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Designing Disney's Theme Parks: The Architecture of Reassurance
From the day it opened in July 1955, in an event given live TV coverage, Disneyland has been a key symbol of contemporary American culture It has been both celebrated and attacked as the ultimate embodiment of consumer society, a harbinger of shopping-mall culture, a symbol of American hegemony in entertainment, the epitome of fantasy, simulation, pastiche, and the blurring of distinctions between reality and mass-media imagery. Yet for all the power of Disneyland as metaphor, almost no one has discussed the making of this unique place, with its far-flung colonies in Florida, Japan, and France. Written to accompany an exhibition at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, Designing Disney's Theme Parks: The Architecture of Reassurance is the first book to look beyond the multiple myths of Disneyland. Uniting a roster of authors chosen from wide-ranging disciplines, this study is the first to examine the influence of Disneyland on both our built environment and our architectural imagination. Tracing the relationship of the Disney parks to their historical forbears, it charts Disneyland's evolution from one man's personal dream to a multinational enterprise, a process in which the Disney "magic" has moved ever closer to the real world. Editor Karal Ann Marling, Professor of Art History and American Studies at the University of Minnesota, draws upon her pioneering work in the Disney archives to reconstruct and analyze the intentions and strategies behind the parks. She is joined by Marty Sklar, Vice Chairman and Principal Creative Executive of Walt Disney Imagineering, historian Neil Harris, art historian Erika Doss, geographer Yi-Fu Tuan, critic Greil Marcus, and architect Frank Gehry to provide a unique perspective on one of the great post-war American icons. .
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Fearless Pregnancy: Wisdom and Reassurance From a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom
Like other best-selling pregnancy books, this The Fearless Pregnancy shares first-person information from a new mom, but what sets it apart from the other books is that it also includes helpful advice from both a doctor and a midwife Chapters include:
1. The Fear Factor -- the pregnancy\fear connection (how fear has been introduced into pregnancy over the past 30 years or so), what is fear, how does it serve and disserve us, how does it influence our thinking and feeling, how fear changes our biochemistry and how this relates to pregnancy. 2. Fearless First Trimester -- fears around early miscarriage, when itÆs "safe" to tell people, pregnancy sickness, dealing with other peopleÆs fearful reactions, conquering fears that come up when youÆre just accepting the news, etc. 3. Fearless Testing -- how to navigate the various and many tests (blood tests, amnio, genetic testing, etc.) and understand the risk, benefits and how to put them in perspective. 4. Fearless Diet, Fitness and Weight Gain -- the truth about food -- how risky are certain "taboo" foods, how concerned do you need to be about your nutrition, how safe/unsafe is moderate alcohol. ItÆll also discuss common sense exercise precautions and how to handle fear of weight gain. 5. Fearless Living -- How to go about your expectant mom life with the least amount of pregnancy-related stress and fear. Other topics include: - Sickness and Health-- what to do when thereÆs something wrong with you (cold, flu, skin problems, urinary tract infections or more serious stuff like strep or a broken bone)
- Sex
- Travel
- Beauty treatments
- Sleeping
6. Fearless Environment -- from environmental health concerns like plastic containers and cleaning solutions to noise and stress problems, this section will discuss whatÆs risky and whatÆs not and how to control your environment when possible. 7. Fearless Delivery Prep -- from birthing classes to the fear of the actual birth (entire books have been written on this) to how to take advice from other moms. 8. Fearless Gear Guide -- how to grapple with the stuff you really need to be safe and comfortable with a newborn, such as bassinets, disposable diapers, nursing pumps, etc. 9. Fear-fighting Exercisesùmeditation, writing and discussion exercises specifically targeted to addressing and putting into perspective a variety of pregnancy fears. .
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Am I a Normal Parent?: Expert Advice, Parenting Tips, and the Reassurance You've Been Looking For
Being Normal Isn’t Always What It’s Cracked Up To Be
Am I A Normal Parent? Answers Your Questions:
■ Is it normal to leave my three year old alone in the car for a couple of minutes? ■ Is it normal to like one of my children more than the others? ■ Is it normal to sometimes regret having children? ■ And many, many more… Am I A Normal Parent? will reassure you that you are not alone and discusses the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that you may hide for fear of being judged as “not normal.” Am I A Normal Parent? Includes Important Chapters On:
■ Feeling Bad When You’re Mad (and Other Guilt-Ridden Emotions) ■ I’ll Be There in a Minute (and Other Lies We Tell Our Children) ■ The Electronic Umbilical Cord… Keeping our Children Close Featuring a foreword from Nanny Deb of Fox TV’s Nanny 911, this book is the definitive guide to identifying what’s normal for parents in the 21st century. If you’ve ever wondered how you compare to other parents, this book will help..
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Constructing Regional Security: The Role of Arms Transfers, Arms Control, and Reassurance
In this book William Durch examines conventional weapons proliferation since World War II, the role of arms transfers in fueling regional conflict, and prospects for curbing the global arms trade. Noting that supply side arms control efforts, which seek to constrain the companies and countries that produce and distribute major conventional weapons, have a poor international track record, Durch argues for a broader approach that tries to get at the demand side of the equation. Addressing the political and regional dynamics that impel arms acquisitions, he looks at how arms control might be combined with confidence and security-building measures to contain demand, and how value-based arms trade control measures like “codes of conduct” could be implemented in stepwise fashion consistent with US national interests in regional stability. .
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The Comfort of Rest and Reassurance (Come Sit Awhile - Inspiration from the Front Porch)
With Come Sit Awhile-The Comfort of Rest and Reassurance, readers are invited to slow down and relax awhile on their front porches Each page is filled with memorable words and charming four-color illustrations. The addition of a beautiful presentation page allows consumers to add a personal message. With heartwarming memories, easy recipes for front-porch treats, inspiring scriptures, and more, Come Sit Awhile-The Comfort of Rest and Reassurance offers all the comfort, warmth, and nostalgia a front porch could possibly hold. . .all for the value price of only $7.97. A perfect gift to give-and to receive..
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The October Gate: Nine Messages of Love, Healing, and Reassurance for Our Planet
The October Gate is the story of one woman's encounter with the Spirit realm, as she desperately seeks healing from a potentially devastating illness When Lucy, the narrator, moves to Brooklyn from a southern city, the first person she meets is Sarah Haymond, a lovely, elderly woman who becomes a close friend. Death will end their earthly friendship, but it will continue "beyond", as Lucy, guided by Sarah and Others , becomes a messenger to our world..
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God's Little Book of Peace: Words of Comfort and Reassurance for Weary Souls
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La Reassurance: Approche Technique
Soumis à une sinistralité extrême (Word Trade Center, usine AZF, ...) et à la forte baisse des marchés financiers, les réassureurs sont incités à revenir aux bases techniques de leur métier. Cet ouvrage, consacré à la réassurance traditionnelle puis alternative, répond à ces préoccupations à travers l'expérience de 40 auteurs, professionnels de la réassurance, et à des niveaux techniques variés. Sommaire : Bases techniques : Histoire de la réassurance, Bases techniques de la réassurance, Le marché de la réassurance, Tarification en réassurance non vie, non proportionnelle, Cotation des traités non proportionnels en développement long; Les garanties en assurance des personnes : Le cas particulier de la réassurance vie, Les garanties plancher, etc.; Les garanties dommages et responsabilités : Approche des traités proportionnels en incendie, La réassurance RC Auto en XS, Réassurance des risques agricoles, etc..
Price: $149.80
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