This catalog is a companion to an exhibit at the Palm Springs Art Museum featuring work by 26 American photographers, who present diverse perspectives, interpretations and techniques that push the visual boundaries of desert photography. Organized into three major themes--land/sky, environment, and living--the exhibition loosely suggests a visual narrative that begins with the photographer's journey through the land, then reflects the dilemma of reconciling human use and environmental values, and concludes with isolated desert houses and abandoned structures. Distributed by U. of Washington Press. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contemporary Desert Photography: The Other Side of Paradise

Arts & Photography

Hough, Katherine Plake

Cooper, Marilyn

Photography & Video

Palm Springs Desert Museum

<p>Drawing on scholarship in a variety of disciplines - philosophy, political theory, sociology, sociolinguistics, anthropology, literary theory, rhetoric - the authors outline an approach to the study of literacy that does not neglect the cognitive or individual aspects of literacy but rather sees them as largely shaped by the social forces of our political, economic, and educational systems. Ranging from the first-year writing class to adult literacy programs, the essays point the way to effective teaching strategies, program design, and research opportunities.</p>
<p>Seven new chapters - on such topics as collaborative writing, discourse communities, women's literacy, and functional literacy - and eight previously published ones make up the book, providing a comprehensive theory of writing as social action.</p>

Writing as Social Action

Education & Teaching

Holzman, Michael

Higher & Continuing Education

Heinemann

Stuck in the Swing Door: A memoir from 34 years in and out of 12 step fellowships

Religion & Spirituality

Independently published

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