Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future: Art and Popular Culture Respond to the Bomb (AsiaWorld)

From the dawn of the atomic age, art and popular culture have played an essential role interpreting nuclear issues to the public and investigating the implications of nuclear weapons to the future of human civilization. Political and social forces often seemed paralyzed in thinking beyond the advent of nuclear weapons and articulating a creative response to the dilemma posed by this apocalyptic technology. Art and popular culture are uniquely suited to grapple with the implications of the bomb and the disruptions in the continuity of traditional narratives about the human future endemic to the atomic age. Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future explores the diversity of visions evoked in American and Japanese society by the mushroom cloud hanging over the future of humanity during the last half of the twentieth century. It presents historical scholarship on art and popular culture alongside the work of artists responding to the bomb, as well as artists discussing their own work. From the effect of nuclear testing on sci-fi movies during the mid-fifties in both the U.S. and Japan, to the socially engaged visual discussion about power embodied in Japanese manga, Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future takes readers into unexpected territory

Jacobs, Robert

Arts & Photography

Lexington Books

From the dawn of the atomic age, art and popular culture have played an essential role interpreting nuclear issues to the public and investigating the implications of nuclear weapons to the future of human civilization. Political and social forces often seemed paralyzed in thinking beyond the advent of nuclear weapons and articulating a creative response to the dilemma posed by this apocalyptic technology. Art and popular culture are uniquely suited to grapple with the implications of the bomb and the disruptions in the continuity of traditional narratives about the human future endemic to the atomic age. Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future explores the diversity of visions evoked in American and Japanese society by the mushroom cloud hanging over the future of humanity during the last half of the twentieth century. It presents historical scholarship on art and popular culture alongside the work of artists responding to the bomb, as well as artists discussing their own work. From the effect of nuclear testing on sci-fi movies during the mid-fifties in both the U.S. and Japan, to the socially engaged visual discussion about power embodied in Japanese manga, Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future takes readers into unexpected territory

Comics & Graphic Novels

Manga

Apollo is a photographic commemoration of the Apollo lunar missions as seen through the eyes of the astronauts. Each of the surviving 21 astronauts from the Apollo missions has chosen a favorite photograph from his space flight especially for this book. These selections are accompanied by other iconic photographs from the Apollo missions. Bestselling astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking contribute a foreword on the meaning of the space exploration. July 20, 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11. Apollo is the only photographic book on the Apollo missions to be created by NASA, and is the perfect commemorative volume about this epochal program, where legendary achievement was recorded in powerful images.

Apollo: Through the Eyes of the Astronauts

Photography & Video

Harry N. Abrams

NASA launches a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary in the fall of 2007, and Abrams is privileged to publish this visual history of its many achievements in manned and unmanned space travel. Written and edited by a team of experienced NASA staffers, and illustrated with many unpublished and rare photographs from the voluminous NASA archives scattered across the country, America in Space offers an unparalleled vision of half a century of exploration and discovery. The story of America’s space age is told with more than 400 carefully selected images. The story begins in the 1950s with intrepid test pilots venturing ever faster and higher, and opens out into the now-legendary Mercury and Apollo missions of the 1960s that made astronauts into national heroes. The space shuttle era shows us what everyday space travel might look like, while grand vistas of the universe expand our sense of wonder. The large format of the book captures both the human drama and the vast scale of NASA’s projects. America in Space is a photographic record of the greatest adventure of our time.

America In Space: NASA's First Fifty Years

Dick, Steven

Moore, Constance

Ulrich, Bertram

Abrams Books

Dreams of the Fisher Kings is a story of historical fiction set in Post Roman Britain. The narrative follows the life of Emrys Myrlyn, bard and druid of the late fifth and early sixth century.

Dreams of the Fisher Kings: Part One: The Raven of Awen

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Morningstar Press

An Hourglass through Time gives us a view of biblical interpretation as it should be viewed, from our time to theirs, applying it to today after we understand how it was viewed then. It is all based on the biblical interpretation model of seeing how the scriptures were received by the original biblical audience then building a bridge for relevance to the contemporary audience. The biggest mistake we make in our Christian walks is to think God's words evolve and mean something different as time goes on; it is simply applied differently as time goes on and as our circumstances change. This process is done over and over as society and time marches on. When we look at biblical texts as we are looking through an hourglass, we grasp the word differently and with a fresh perspective, not necessarily a different one.

An Hour Glass Through Time

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Faith Publishing

Describes the Western view of menopause, suggests a more positive and holistic approach, looks at how women perceive menopause, and discusses how to work with archetypal myths

The Wise Woman: A Natural Approach to the Menopause

Health, Fitness & Dieting

HALL, JUDY

Women's Health

Element Books Ltd.

Menopause Matters: A Practical Approach to Midlife Change

Medical Books

Born out of the world-famous Findhorn Community in Scotland 29 years ago, the Press has now expanded far beyond its original focus of books from Findhorn. Our criteria for publishing a title is that it must be infused with spirit and make a positive and hopeful contribution to life on earch -- and that we feel passionate about the contents. A growing number of bestselling titles support us in our growth towards the next century, bringing ever more new and exciting authors into our fold.In 1998, our expansion brought us to a new continent; we opened an office in the USA -- Findhorn Press, Inc., in Florida. This helps us promote our titles more energetically in North America, and be in touch with the latest developments in our field in this part of the world.We continue to be on the cutting edge of bringing new knowledge and hope to our struggling planet, offering both inspiration and skills for positive change and transformation to a world in need.For the woman who wants to take control of her body, mind, and spirit during this rite of passage.

Holistic Menopause: A New Approach to Midlife Change

Findhorn Pr

Journey to the Awakened Heart follows Robert Jacobs’ travels through Europe, Africa, and Asia in the 1970s as he evolves from a free-spirited, hippie wanderer into a sincere spiritual seeker. Fueled by his desire to become a monk, Jacobs spends fifteen years living in yoga and meditation ashrams under the guidance of his spiritual teachers. While in high school, he began questioning whether God existed and wondered what the purpose of his life was. Later in college, he experienced an emptiness at the core of his being that made his life seem meaningless. Little did he know that this emptiness was close to a deeper inner spaciousness that would leave him feeling profoundly fulfilled. In this detailed and far-reaching memoir, Jacobs shares how his extensive journey eventually brings him on a path he never imagined. He grapples with the forces of fear and of faith and sees, again and again, his experiences reflected back to him as abundance and grace. Ultimately, Jacobs’ seeking brings him to the understanding that God, guru, and self are one and that his true calling has always been to simply love and serve.

Journey to the Awakened Heart

BalboaPress

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Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future: Art and Popular Culture Respond to the Bomb (AsiaWorld)

Filling the Hole in the Nuclear Future: Art and Popular Culture Respond to the Bomb (AsiaWorld)

Apollo: Through the Eyes of the Astronauts

America In Space: NASA's First Fifty Years

Dreams of the Fisher Kings: Part One: The Raven of Awen

An Hour Glass Through Time

The Wise Woman: A Natural Approach to the Menopause

Menopause Matters: A Practical Approach to Midlife Change

Holistic Menopause: A New Approach to Midlife Change

Journey to the Awakened Heart