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Mathematics is an activity—something we do—not just something inert that we study. This rich collection begins from that premise to explore the various social influences, institutional forces and lived realities that shape and mould the study and practice of mathematics, and are moulded by it in turn.These twenty-one essays explore questions of mathematics as a topic of philosophy, but also the nature and purpose of mathematics education and the role of mathematics in moulding citi...

The routing of the British and French Armies in May and June 1940 by the Wehrmachts armored divisions caused a major rethink by the US Armys senior leadership. The result was the formation of the two armored divisions in July 1940; the first named Old Ironside and second designated Hell on Wheels.In 1941, a further three armored divisions were created; the third (Spearhead), the fourth (remained unnamed) and the fifth called Victory. The following year seven more were created, the sixth, s...

“ART IS A LANGUAGE WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH THE VIEWER THROUGH THE USE OF ELEMENTS ORGANIZED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF ART.”

Magical Images: A Handbook of Stereo Photography provides both practical and theoretical understanding of stereoscopic imaging, primarily via photographic techniques, both film and digital.The book is in 3 partsPart 1 consists of fifteen chapters primarily devoted to the practical aspects of three-dimensional photography and imaging. This part of the book deals with the capture, processing and viewing of stereo images.Part 2 comprises six chapters in which the theore...

Seventeen essays examining the impact of new media on the history of cinema.In 1888, Thomas Edison announced that he was experimenting on "an instrument which does for the eye what the phonograph does for the ear, which is the recording and reproduction of things in motion." Just as Edison's investigations were framed in terms of the known technologies of the phonograph and the microscope, the essays in this collection address the contexts of innovation and receptio...

This book introduces practitioners and researchers of student affairs to the use of images as a means to gaining new insights in researching and promoting student learning and development, and understanding the campus environment. Visual research methods can surface and represent ideas in compelling ways and augment the traditional written word and numerical data methodologies of social science research. The purpose of this book is to provide informative, rich examples of the use of visual...

The idea that a picture is worth a thousand words was both a blessing and a curse to Monica. It initially got her a job with Living Magazine, but her proficiency with the camera was an obstacle to her getting that much sought after position as a journalist. Her stint as an action photographer with an overconfident colleague led to her inheriting his next story.However, the central premise, that of describing the decline and irrelevance of the church, proved to be far more complex th...

A man who has everything. A woman who remembers nothing. A mystery that tears them apart. A love that can't be denied.Simon never realized what was missing from his life. Wealthy, powerful and eligible - he thought he had it all. And then he met her. He fell headlong in love and surrendered himself without thinking twice, with no looking back. She was perfect and he was happy. That is, until gnawing doubts started creeping in and made him question everything he believed about her. ...

It doesn’t matter what type of business you’re in, chances are, you use images. Whether you’re sharing images on social media, using images to create promotional material like banners or flyers, or posting images on your blog to go along with your articles, you’re probably using images.But are you using those images legally?A lot of people seem to think it’s okay to grab images of Google Images or other sources. After all, they’re available publicly, so it must be okay, righ...

A small collection of stories and poems about love, hate, nature and the eternal search for the inner truth and peace that we are all looking for.

It doesn’t matter what type of business you’re in, chances are, you use images. Whether you’re sharing images on social media, using images to create promotional material like banners or flyers, or posting images on your blog to go along with your articles, you’re probably using images.But are you using those images legally?A lot of people seem to think it’s okay to grab images of Google Images or other sources. After all, they’re available publicly, so it must be okay, rig...

Vintage photographs explore the rich history and the wonderful neighborhoods of Northwest Bronx and it's legacy of well-known denizens. New York City is comprised of five distinct boroughs, and each borough is made of dozens of neighborhoods. Northwest Bronx has a particularly rich history and is home to Wave Hill, Van Cortlandt Park, Woodlawn Cemetery, the New York Botanical Garden, and a variety of colleges and universities. Famous Americans from all walks of life took up roost here-- Ma...