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The Grand Tour was once the culmination of an architect's education. As a journey to the cultural sites of Europe, the Tour's agenda was clearly defined: to study ancient monuments in order to reproduce them at home. Architects returned from their Grand Tours with rolls of measured drawings and less tangible spoils: patronage, commissions, and cultural cachet. Although no longer carried out under the same name, the practices inscribed by the Grand Tour have continued relevance for contemporary architects. This edition of Perspecta—the oldest and most distinguished student-edited architectural journal in America—uses the Grand Tour, broadly conceived, as a model for understanding the history, current incarnation, and future of architectural travel.

Perspecta 41 asks: where do we go, how do we record what we see, what do we bring back, and how does it change us? Contributions include explorations of architects' travels in times of war; Peter Eisenman's account of his career-defining 1962 trip with Colin Rowe around Europe in a Volkswagen; Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown's discussion of their traveling and its effect on their collecting, teaching, and design work; drawings documenting the monolithic churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia; an account of how James Gamble Rogers designed Yale's Sterling Library and residential colleges using his collection of postcards; and a proposed itinerary for a contemporary Grand Tour—in America.

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Esra Akcan, Aaron Betsky, Ljiljana Blagojević, Edward Burtynsky, Matthew Coolidge and CLUI, Gillian Darley, Brook Denison, Helen Dorey, Keller Easterling, Peter Eisenman, Dan Graham and Mark Wasiuta, Jeffery Inaba and C-Lab, Sam Jacob, Michael Meredith, Colin Montgomery, Dietrich Neumann, Enrique Ramirez, Mary-Ann Ray and Robert Mangurian, Kazys Varnelis, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Enrique Walker. ... Read more

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This special triple issue of "Human Computer Interaction" explores context-aware computing. The essays cover topics such as: privacy in contexts; distributed context-aware systems; context as a dynamic construct; digital representation of context; mobile devices and mobile data; and more. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Hidden in the dark corners of our reality are the passages to spaces beyond. It is there that unfortunate souls come face to face with the horrors that move silently about us in everyday life. Take a breath, take a chance, and turn the page.David Dunwoody, the author of the novel Empire, presents strange and chilling tales in which there is no escape to be found - only confrontation with the dark entities of the author's imagination. Giant graveyard ghouls, rebellious demons chained eternally in Hell, ravenous shape-shifters on a lost island, and the specter of Death himself all await within the confines of this book to collect your soul.

"Within the pages of Dark Entities you'll find a mix of artistic sensibility, extreme characters and gruesome horror - crafted with both skill and aptitude. The sentence structure is lean; the vivid imagery portrayed is not unlike the darkest work from Hieronymus Bosch. Look out world, David Dunwoody has arrived." - James Roy Daley, Author of The Dead Parade

"It's easy to support the work of a writer you respect. But Dave Dunwoody's stories have turned me into a FAN." - Gregory Hall, ChoateRoad.com

"Has the ability to resonate in your mind...A frightening experience." - Dr. Pus, "Library of the Living Dead" Podcast

Dark Entities by David Dunwoody is the first book in the New Voices of Horror series. Dark Regions Press, one of the most respected publishers of horror fiction presents short story collections from new and outstanding horror and dark fantasy writers in the field. ... Read more

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Fantastic Read
In a series of books by Dark Regions Press called New Voices of Horror, the first installment is DARK ENTITIES by David Dunwoody.All of the stories deal with death in one way or another and Dunwoody does it well.The foreword, by James Roy Daley (THE DEAD PARADE) is creepy as Hell and made me a bit uncomfortable; a very good start.The cover art and illustrations by Thomas Moran are fantastic.

A stand-out story for me is BROWNLEE's BLUE FLAME in which Death witnesses something never seen before, and in trying to find out what it means Death sees how it will inevitably affect the human race.Another story I thoroughly enjoyed is THE ABBOTT AND THE DRAGON which takes a different look at the zombie apocalypse in both how it started and where civilization, or what's left of it, has gone.BIRTHRIGHT takes an interesting look at Hell, the fallen angels, and demons, and A CARRION TO WOUNDED SOULS is a very disturbing story involving a child murderer.

All in all there isn't a story here I didn't like.The only complaint I do have is that as much as I enjoyed the story SUNSET, I wish it had been a little longer.I would have liked more insight into the how and why of the circumstances of the islanders.Other than that I think David Dunwoody is a top notch storyteller with a vivid imagination.I highly recommend this collection.

The best versus the worst
First and foremost, the stories in this anthology are diverse in theme, plot, characterization and quality and there seems to be signs of improvement from the earliest published work included to those written for the anthology. This is speaking in general terms, though, as the new stories are in some cases as lacking as the earlier works. The quality fluctuates so much that I think, for the sake of keeping this review simple and to the point, I shall only focus on the two worst and two best.

The worst-In the Clay*2/5* and Carrion for Wounded Souls*2/5*

In the Clay-Incomprehensible and a total let down. The name suggests some large and formidable possibilities which are never explored. The name implies that the characters would be made of clay or some type of shaping of persons in clay, but the concept is barely touched on and it is not clear who the antagonists are or what they are. The dialogue is also the least impressive in this story. The proper story to begin this anthology would have been the second story, Brownlee's Blue Flame.

Carrion for Wounded Souls-this one started with promise with the introduction of the twilight man(I was under the impression that it was exactly what he was and the story would go in a dark science fantasy direction). However, the concept is never truly fleshed out and what remains is an odd being that is not explained entirely. The story literally hinges on what he is, but it is left up in the air and the sudden ending-which felt forced out after a smooth flow. The only sense that I could make of it is that the diction is also inconsistent, leaving the protagonist/antagonist sound indecisive and schizophrenic, creating the sense that his mental state is in the "twilight."

The best-Birthright*5/5* and Ambrosia Supper Club*4/5*

Birthright-This is the best of the anthology, not only because it takes a taboo stance on hell, but because of the subtle implications that scattered in the story that add levels of depth to this demon detective story. Dunwoody has the explains that Hell is run by Angels that grew sick of God's selfish behavior and rebelled. They were then cast down and live immortally in Hell along with the humans who do not endure eternal torment. The characters comment on how narrow minded and controlling God and religion are, but then he throws in the comment, "weird chants down in the tunnels... better just suppress it than to try ad make sense of it." This implies that no matter how logical that a person is, or thinks they are, they will still treat people the way conservative religions do with the idea that those religions have: if you do not understand it, bend it or break it. On the next page, he shows that these logical people can be equally as brutal as religions have been known to be as they torture the demons by forcing them into the farthest pits and, in the case of Samael, force him to watch his children-who are birthed every few minutes-fall into a burning pit and die. This brings one to pity the demons and to resent the shameful acts of the Angels and Humans.

Ambrosia Supper Club-This one is the second best, because of how engaging it was as well as the fact that it was far more understandable than the others in the anthology that were made for the anthology. The characters were also far more interesting and, despite the shady ending, it genuinely made sense and was paced the best way possible. The characterization of Vetta as a kind and responsible woman rather than a ditsy dumbass also earns the story points from me.

The anthology is not the best it could be, but there are several works in here that are well worth the time to sit down and read.

-Licorice Lain ... Read more

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The pallete of history and horror mingle in the hues of crimson blood and blackest death. The ghosts of the past mourn for lives unfinished, vengeance unfulfilled, and loves lost. The heart beats in a cacophony of anticipation and fear, echoing with the memory of those that once were, once danced, once believed.Hues of fear, of woe and dying, shades of death, of blood and shadow. Fallen women, queens, and angels. Angry men, ghosts, and devils. Life is woven in a tapestry of joy and sorrow; painted in the colors of pain, and triumph, and love. What artistry is found with in the soul every man - some perfection, some wretched - painted words and pictures of things glorious and of things unspeakable."Shades of Blood and Shadows" by Angeline Hawkes is the second book in the New Voices of Horror series and represents an excellent short story collection from this Bram Stoker Award nominated writer. From ancient Mayans to the horrors at Chernobyl, she pulls you into the hearts and minds of fiendish creatures and tortured man. History offers up the wayward and monstrous in this collection of ghoulish hues."...every story is unique, and every story works. Angeline Hawke's writing is sharp, elegant and satisfying in the most deliciously dark way." - Johanthan Maberrry, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Zombie CSU and Patient Zero"Angeline Hawkes writes with the fatalistic poetry of unstoppable history gone disturbingly wrong." - John Everson, Bram Stoker Award winning author"...Angeline Hawkes conducts an orchestra of creatures that are both bloody and sexy. You won't forget this tour through historical horror; it's sumptuous smorgasbord for beasts craving variety." - Gregory Lamberson, author of Johnny Gruesome, and Personal Demons ... Read more

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Extremely entertaining pieces of work!!! Horror at it's finest!!!
I met Angeline Hawkes at the Texas Frightmare Weekend of 2010 and got a copy of Shades of Blood and Shadow from her while selling my own books there. I just thought I had read the best in horror while reading King and the like, but this lady has an undeniable talent for scaring the crap out of you!!! She not only has an incredible imagination, but mixes history as well as her knowlege of many of the world's cultures in with her writing. I can not say enough in way of praise for her way of story telling and just plain imagination. None of her stories, even the one page story, is lazily written! Yes, I said one page! She is THAT good! Me being a horror author myself felt "schooled" after reading this book! Anyone, and I do mean anyone, will love and enjoy any number of the stories in this book, and will find your money well spent and even thank yourself for getting a copy! The final and probably best thing I can say about this book is that I can't pinpoint one or even two pieces as highlights, for every one of the stories is just excellent! Do yourself a favor and get a copy for yourself, and everyone you know who just plain enjoys great story telling at it's finest!!! ... Read more

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Looking for the Uncertain Past
This collection of works explores a wide range of experiences and emotions from the the unique mind of Dr. Daniel Thomas Moran.I have the pleasure of having Dr. Moran as a professor and mentor, but he does not teach me writing, he teaches me dentistry.This book is unique to be able to have insight into his thoughts and skills outside of the safe haven of the school and clinic.The poems are very eclectic, ranging from simplistic to complicated.I have yet to find a source where the mind of a poetic scientist has been explored in such a fashion."Looking for the Uncertain Past" is filled with bold, brave poetry, told in an open, unprotected manner that explores the emotions and experiences of the writer.The diversity of the collection also allows for several elegantly simplistic works, included to ensure enjoyment by a variety of readers.Readers will be moved and intrigued to read this collection over and over again. ... Read more

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The amazing story of how the electric chair developed not out of the desire for a method of execution more humane than hanging but of an effort by one nineteenth century electric company to discredit the other.

In 1882, Thomas Edison launched “the age of electricity” by lighting up a portion of Manhattan with his direct current (DC) system. Six years later George Westinghouse lit up Buffalo with his less expensive alternating current (AC). They quickly became locked in a battle for market share. Richard Moran shows that Edison, in order to maintain commercial dominance, set out to blacken the image of Westinghouse’s AC by persuading the State of New York to electrocute condemned criminals with AC current. Westinghouse, determined to keep AC from becoming known as the “executioner’s current,” fought to stop the first electrocution, claiming that use of the electric chair constituted cruel and unusual punishment. The legal battle that ensued ended when the Supreme Court refused to rule. The electrocution of William Kemler went forward in New York’s Auburn Pen-
itentiary in August 1890—and was horribly botched.

Moran makes clear how this industry tug-of-war raised many profound and disturbing questions, not only about electrocution but about the technological nature of the search for a humane method of execution. And the fundamental question, he says, remains with us today: Can execution ever be considered humane?

A superbly told tale of industrial and political skullduggery that brings to light a little-known chapter of modern American history. ... Read more

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Interesting and informative
Executioner's current is a fascinating look at the invention of the electric chair, the controversy surrounding the first death penalty case involving the chair and the fight for commercial supremacy between the Westinghouse Company and the Edison Electric Company in the area of electricity distribution.Richard Moran ties all of these elements together in a quick reading, well referenced analysis.

The book also covers the evolution of the death penalty, the definition of cruel and unusual punishment and the trial of William Kemmler, the first man ever sentenced and put to death by electricity in the United States.Mr. Moran skillfully weaves a small array of facts, statutes, opinions and brutal clashes between Edison and Westinghouse into a compelling history that reads more like a well written novel than a work of straight history.

Well-Written and Thorough
This is a good book. In addition to being very clearly written in a very engaging style, the author discusses just about all aspects of the development and use of the electric chair: technology of the times, effects of electricity on the human body, legal and political aspects of executing condemned criminals using electricity, related sociological matters, even the life, trial and details of the execution of the chair's first official customer. Naturally, the war between Edison and Westinghouse, i.e., DC vs AC, plays a most prominent role in this exciting saga; in particular, the "efforts" in determining which is deadlier: DC or AC. Highly recommended!

Executioner's Current
Whilst Mr. Moran presents a compelling story, it is nontheless a biased one - I was also left wanting for more background on the characters, which the book does not really cover and required much other reading to fill in the gaps.

From a writer's perspective, the language and often the story is highly repetitve, with much unnecessay page-filling.

Will the Real Genius Please Stand Up?
Although I have not read Mr. Moran's book, I am worried it appears as if he gives credit to George Westinghouse as fathering alternating current electricity.Westinghouse merely had the forsight to finance the brilliant mind behind AC electricity, Nikola Tesla, who conceived it, and designed the machinery for using it.Fortunately, Westinghouse was there at the right moment.It is possible without his financial help, Tesla may not have accomplished what he did.But let's make sure we have the right names for the fueding parties in this war of the currents.Westinghouse can get the credit for the AC electric plants because he was holding the purse strings, and for his courageous fight against Edison.However, it was the genius of NIKOLA TESLA that revolutionized electric power.So give credit where credit is due, and call it by its proper name--TESLA's AC electricity, not Westinghouse!

A must read for all who support the death penalty
While this book may not be enough to push you over the line to rejecting the death penalty, it will certainly make you think about it. A very enticing read, the book touches upon complicated legal entanglements and medical issues without becoming too hard to understand. However, for those with little interest in criminal justice (or the mechanics of electricity), this is probably not a wise choice.

This book starts out being about criminal William Kemmler and the first case in which the electric chair was used. However, as the story progresses, it becomes more and more a tale of Thomas Edison (America's prized inventor and advocate of direct current) andhis primary competitor George Westinghouse, who utalizes alternating current. Moran paints a dark picture of Edison, who will seemingly stop at nothing to slanderize Westinghouse by encouraging use of alternating currents for electrocution. This proves a major problem for Westinghouse, because in having his current branded an 'executioner's current', something dangerous to the public and only suited for providing death, he could lose valuable customers.

In this work, Moran's primary goal is to show how the invention and enactment of the electric chair as America's primary method of execution was chiefly motivated not by a desire to improve the humaneness of execution, but by corporate greed. When Edison and his lackey Harold Brown (another electrician) propetuate propaganda about alternating current as 'the best current for electrocutions due to its deadly nature', they are not looking out for the public's well being but for the good of Edison's company. And even when intentions for a better method of execution are good, as Moran points out, 'no execution can really be considered humane'. ... Read more

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insightful look from within of an �emotionally blind� person
Following the tradition set by his father and grandfather, Australian Harry Hull is severely wounded serving in Nam.Harry returns to live with his father in the Sidney suburbs.His GI Joe dad, known for drinking beer with a straw due to a World War II injury, obtains a job for his son as a reporter with the Herald.While working there, Harry falls in love with Lucy Whitmoor.They share a seven-year affair while he observes the deterioration of his father.

When Joe dies, Harry feels alone and withdraws emotionally from everyone including Lucy.This ends their relationship as she can no longer reach him.Lucy leaves Sydney carrying Harry's child.When she returns she informs Harry she gave up their child for adoption.Harry needs to know why, but the truth may prove more devastating then he will ever want to see.

Thomas Moran leaves no rock unturned with this insightful look from within of an "emotionally blind" person that seems more like an everyman "nowhere man".By the time Harry learns the meaning of life, he is too acrimoniously human.The story line is told from Harry's Monday morning perspective as he begins to understand what he lost.WHAT HARRY SAW is well written and as deep and baring as a tale can be, but should carry a warning label that this is also as sobering as any novel has been in years.The light at the end of the tunnel is an on rushing train fueled by despair and hopelessness.

Harriet Klausner ... Read more

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Word count: 1994. ... Read more