censorship is no longer the only, or the most dire, threat to free expression. On the one hand, society has become more accepting of provocative imagery, with media conglomerates often leading the way in the depreciation of taboos. On the other hand, artists, while enjoying some unprecedented liberties, are hemmed in by new constraints that often fall beyond the range of First Amendment protection. The current terrain bears little resemblance to the culture wars of a decade ago, much less to what the First Amendment's Framers could have imagined. And since Sept. 11, 2001, the frontlines of the free-expression debate have been shifting once again. Based on a Columbia University conference organized by the National Arts Journalism Program, The New Gatekeepers explores the reconfigured ranks of those who decide what the public gets to see, hear and read, from struggles over intellectual property and copyright, to continuing debates about acceptable and offensive content in the cultural marketplace, to the less visible biases of the arts funding system. This heavily illustrated book also includes a historical overview of censorship and contributions by 40 scholars, artists, experts and journalists from around the United States. Discussed and participating artists include Edouard Manet, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Robert Mapplethorpe, Richard Serra, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Andres Serrano, Carolee Schneemann, Dread Scott, Gran Fury, Joel-Peter Witkin, Kara Walker, Jock Sturges, Chris Ofili, and Tom Sachs.  (less)

history, Anne Lane; military history, Ian Beckett; imperial history, Robert Pearce; social history, John Stevenson; gender history, Helen Jones; media history, Paddy Scannell; economic history, Jim Tomlinson; business history, John Armstrong.  (less)

relatively inexpensive bench-top models has made these tools much more common. Public libraries...should consider this title.”I—Library Journal./IBRBRIt happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts—the planks just don’t lie flat and square. The solution? Jointers, planers, and this comprehensive guide. The latest in theIPopular Mechanics Workshop/Iseries, it delves into every aspect of each tool—the basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench top, stationary, and portable models of each; accessories, such as push sticks and knife-sharpening jigs; and all the must-know techniques, including face and edge jointing and staggered cut planing. There are advanced procedures, too—from rabetting and tapering a post to ganged cuts and molding—as well as fixtures to make, maintenance and repair advice, and exciting projects.BRBR  (less)

block numbers Latitude longitude for use with GPS units Location guide for airports, golf courses, medical facilities, parks, POIs, post offices, public libraries, schools and shopping Alphabetical Street Index Arizona major roads Color photos of major points of interest Arizona State map Multiple Insets Communities covered Adamsville, Ak-Chin, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Anthem at Merril Ranch, Apache Junction, Arizola, Arizona City, Bapchule, Blackwater, Cactus Forest, Campo Bonito, Casa Blanca, Casa Grande, Casa Grande West, Chandler Heights, Chuichu, Colonial Del Sol, Coolidge, Coolidge Dam, Cottonwood, Cucklebur (Vaiva Vo), Curry Camp, Desert Carmel, Dudleyville, Eleven Mile Corner, Eloy, Enid, Florence, Florence Junction, Friendly Corners, Gila Crossing, Gila River Indian Community, Gold Canyon, Hashan Kehk, Hayden, Heaton, Hidden Valley, Jackrabbit (Tat Momoli), Johnson Ranch, Kearny, Kelvin, Kohatk, La Palma, Mammoth, Maricopa, MountainBrooke Village, Mountain View Estates, North Komelik, Olberg, Oracle, Oracle Junction, Peters Corner, Picacho, Picacho Pass, Queen Creek, Queen Valley, Rancho Grande, Randolph, Red Rock, Riverside, Sacate, Sacaton, Sacaton Flats, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, San Carlos Indian Reservation, San Manuel, Santa Cruz, Silver Bell, South Santan, Stanfield, Sunscapes, Superior, Tierra Grande, Tohono OOdham Indian Community (Papago), Tohono OOdham Nation, Toltec, Top-of-the-World, Twlight Trails, Valley Farms, Wetcamp, Winkelman  (less)

identity of a group is both expressed and reinforced by the body of knowledge, beliefs, and customs shared by its members. The world's many cultures, the similarities and differences between them, and the pressures they face today are the subjects of this timely volume. The characteristics that define a culture are explained and given in examples region by region throughout the world. The richness and color of human experience are shown through illustrations and maps as well as described and explained in the text.brbrPraise for the series:brTogether, the 11 volumes in the series will form a comprehensive popular introduction to the discipline, evidence of the breadth of its scope, and its limitless interest. One hopes that it will find its way into every school and college library. The encyclopedia's consultant editor is Peter Haggett, whose contributions to the discipline are legion. With this series of invitations to geography he puts us even further in his debt.--The Professional GeographerbrProvides concise, informative explanations....The Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia of Peoples and Cultures is a necessary purchase for libraries owning other volumes in the set....It is an effective one-volume resource for high school, public, and small academic libraries.--Booklistbr  (less)

as museums, landmarks, parks, and libraries are included, along with maps noting their locations. A special chapter is devoted to educational programs for children and teens, making this book an excellent reference for teachers, parents, and visitors alike.brbrKevin Starr, California State Librarian, provides an introductory overview of the city's cultural history and treasures. In addition, local experts provide personal listings of cultural venues: Noriko Fujinami lists public art and murals that can be found in this city of murals; Sharon K. Emanuelli lists some of Los Angeles's important commercial art galleries and other art resources; Margaret Trumbull talks about virtual L.A.; Peter Henne lists Tinseltown's many attractions for film buffs; Ellen Kraut-Hasagawa points out the places where one can explore literary L.A.; Tom Provenzano lists the spots where one can sample the lively Los Angeles theater scene; and Carol Reese lists the famous and not-so-famous architectural and historical monuments in the city.br  (less)

Weizenbaum was soldering and programming the world's first computers. He created the first banking computer in the world, was perhaps one of the first computer nerds ever and pursued an unprecedented career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the "mighty" MIT in Cambridge, where he invented the first virtual persona, ELIZA/DOCTOR, a program that engaged humans in conversation with a computer. Later, Weizenbaum was branded as a heretic when he began to criticize his colleagues in public. After retiring as a full professor, he left the United States and is now living in Berlin again. Joe Weizenbaum eventually became a "preacher", strictly demanding responsibility of each individual scientist, condemning war and arguing that mankind have become ins...  (less)

if you don't want to spend hours of frustration to see how to make one in detail first! Trying to make one from looking at book instructions is almost impossible. Filmed by TV producer Janette Heffernan in the bindery. Other DVD's in this series include: The Full Bound Leather Book Restoring the 1819 Atlas - the half bound leather book The Account Book - making a springback ledger Repairing the 'Humble" Paperback - how to do this at home. Restoring the Family Bible. These are available through CreateSpace video shop. . A fully licensed institutional DVD can also be purchased from CreateSpace.com for use in public libraries & schools. http://www.createspace.com/255818 To learn more about bookbinding visit http:// www.bookbindingwithpetergoodwin.com A NTSC version...  (less)