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  History In the Making -...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the history and evolution of architecture with this comprehensive course. Explore architectural styles from ancient to modern times and understand their impact on our world. Gain insights into urban planning and sustainable architecture, enhancing your appreciation of the built environment.
   
  Course Highlights:- Architectural History: Trace the evolution of architecture from early structures to Greek and Roman influences, through Gothic, Romanesque, and Renaissance styles. Explore the intricate designs of Baroque and Rococo, the simplicity of Neoclassicism, and the innovation of modern architecture.- Urban Planning: Learn about the foundational principles of city design, the Garden Cities Movement, and contemporary trends and challenges. Explore the significant impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban planning and the implications for modern cities.- Sustainability and Globalization: Understand the impact of globalization and sustainable practices on architecture and urban planning today.- Future Concepts: Discover emerging technologies and concepts shaping the future of cities and buildings, equipping you with the skills to appreciate and contribute to the evolving architectural landscape.
   
  By the course's end, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of architectural history, urban planning, and contemporary challenges, empowering you to appreciate and influence the built environment.

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  Sesame Street Around the World -...

  Tamara Kay

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  Given the sometimes extraordinary politicization of culture, it is surprising that Sesame Street has gained acceptance and legitimacy in more than fifty countries. Sesame Street's global success raises two questions. First, how does a US icon like Sesame Street spread around the world, gaining acceptance as a local cultural product? Second, how does the nonprofit that created it, Sesame Workshop, and its partners around the world navigate cultural differences, manage conflicts, and construct shared collective representations to create Sesame Street programs that resonate with local audiences? 
  Tamara Kay answers these questions using data from seven years of ethnographic fieldwork and 200 in-depth interviews with Sesame Workshop staff and international partners from seventeen countries. Kay argues that Sesame Workshop's secret is its engagement in coproduction, meaning it works with partners as a transnational team to create local Sesame Street programs.  She traces the processes of coproduction, beginning with the imagination of the cultural product, to its disassembly, reconstitution, and dissemination.  
   
  The Sesame Street case grapples with and illuminates culture in transnational interaction, providing insight into a range of other transnational organizational partnerships and different kinds of hybrid cultural products.

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  Permian Period The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  Among the most interesting of the prehistoric eras is the Permian age, the most extreme period in the planet’s history. It spanned 47 million years, beginning with an ice age, warming, and ending with the most cataclysmic volcanic episode in the planet’s history. The great bulk of all life on the Earth was almost immediately snuffed out, barely crawling back over the following 10 to 30 million years, and it set the stage for the “Age of Dinosaurs.” 
  	What is termed by some as the “Pennsylvanian” or “Carboniferous” period prepared the emergence of the Permian age. Named for the abundance of rocks from the period found in the state of Pennsylvania, many prefer the term “Silesian” or “Carboniferous” era. In the preceding “Mississippian era,” warm, shallow seas disappeared causing serious upheaval to marine life in a tendency toward glaciation.  
  	“Significant glaciation” marks the beginning of the Carboniferous immediately preceding the Permian. Carboniferous glaciation began in the late Ordovician Period long before. The eventual Andean-Saharan glaciation, a minor ice age, occurred later in the Silurian Age. These were all remnants of the “Snowball Earth” period of the Cryogenian. 
  	The resultant sea level drop as the Carboniferous ice age set in produced conditions much like that of today, with ice on both poles, wet tropics near the equator and temperate regions in between. Despite similar conditions, the Carboniferous lacked the output of greenhouse gases produced by humans. 
  	Fragments of plates collided as continents were still fusing into the supercontinent Pangea. During glaciation, “latitudinal climactic belts were widespread.” Permian rocks have been found on all the continents and some have been displaced “considerable distances from their original latitudes” in the Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras that followed the Permian.

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  Advertising: A Very Short...

  Winston Fletcher

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  John Wanamaker famously observed that "half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half." Indeed, though advertising is pervasive in our society, how it works (if and when it works) is not a question most of us can answer. In this Very Short Introduction, Winston Fletcher, a seasoned advertising veteran with extensive inside knowledge, offers an illuminating look at this billion-dollar business, dispelling some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the industry. Fletcher offers a short history of advertising and explains how the industry works and how each of the parties—the advertisers, the media, and the agencies—contribute to the process. He also looks at the financial side of advertising and asks how today's Wanamakers know if they have been successful, or whether their money has in fact been wasted. The book concludes with a discussion of controversial and unacceptable areas of advertising, such as advertising aimed at children and the promotion of products such as cigarettes and alcohol.

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  Shadows of the Mind - Reboot...

  Kevin Hudson

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  Psychological thrillers are a captivating subgenre that delves into the complex interplay between the human psyche and the intricate web of suspense. Characterized by their focus on the mental and emotional states of characters, these narratives often blur the lines between reality and perception. Readers are drawn into a world where the mind becomes a labyrinth, filled with unexpected twists and unsettling revelations. The tension arises not just from external threats, but also from internal struggles, making the psychological landscape as perilous as the physical one.

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  Immerse in Tranquil Ocean Waves...

  Cedar Skye

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  Experience serenity with "Immerse in Tranquil Ocean Waves." This 8D audio experience transports you to peaceful shores, offering a perfect escape from daily stress. Whether seeking relaxation, a natural sleep aid, or a moment of calm, this audiobook has it all. 
  Our 8D Audio Bliss features soft sea soundscapes and gentle murmurs, creating a harmonious environment for guided meditation and mental calmness. The soothing rhythms of the ocean provide essential balance and harmony for mind and body. 
  Why Choose This Audiobook?Ultimate Relaxation: Calming ocean waves and soft sea soundscapes for unwinding.Stress Relief: Natural sounds to reduce anxiety and promote a peaceful mind.Deep Sleep: Improve sleep quality and combat insomnia.Mental Calmness: Ideal for meditation and mindfulness practices.8D Audio Experience: Enhances the listening experience, making you feel by the ocean. 
  Who Is This For? 
  Perfect for anyone looking to:Improve sleep.Practice mindfulness.Find natural stress relief.Create a serene environment.Experience 8D audio for deeper relaxation. 
  Key Features:High-Quality 8D Audio: Fully immersive listening experience.Nature-Inspired Soundscapes: Authentic Ocean Wave Recordings.Versatile Use: Ideal for meditation, sleep, and relaxation.Accessible Anytime: Listen at home, work, or while traveling.

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