Beyond Katrina is poet Natasha Trethewey’s very personal profile of her natal Mississippi Gulf Coast and of the people there whose lives were forever changed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Trethewey’s attempt to understand and document the damage to Gulfport started as a series of lectures at the University of Virginia that were subsequently published as essays in the Virginia Quarterly Review. For Beyond Katrina, Trethewey expanded this work into a narrative that incorporates personal letters, poems, and photographs, offering a moving meditation on the love she holds for her childhood home. In this new edition, Trethewey looks back on the ten years that have passed since Katrina in a new epilogue, outlining progress that has been made and the challenges that still exist.
This book presents and analyzes artistic interactions both within the Soviet bloc and with the West between 1945 and 1989. During the Cold War the exchange of artistic ideas and products united Europe?s avant-garde in a most remarkable way. Despite the Iron Curtain and national and political borders there existed a constant flow of artists, artworks, artistic ideas and practices. The geographic borders of these exchanges have yet to be clearly defined. How were networks, centers, peripheries (local, national and international), scales, and distances constructed? How did (neo)avant-garde tendencies relate with officially sanctioned socialist realism? The literature on the art of Eastern Europe provides a great deal of factual knowledge about a vast cultural space, but mostly through the prism of stereotypes and national preoccupations. By discussing artworks, studying the writings on art, observing artistic evolution and artists? strategies, as well as the influence of political authorities, art dealers and art critics, the essays in Art beyond Borders compose a transnational history of arts in the Soviet satellite countries in the post war period. ÿ
Guillermo Calvo, who foresaw the financial crisis that followed the devaluationn of Mexico's peso, has spent much of his career thinking beyond the conventional wisdom. In a quiet and understated way, Calvo has made seminal contributions to several major research areas in macroeconomics, particularly monetary policy, exchange rates, public debt, and stabilization in Latin America and post-communist countries. Money, Exchange Rates, and Output brings together these contributions in a broad selection of the author's work over the past two decades. There are introductions to each section, and an introduction to the entire collection that outlines the connections throughout and survey the current state of macroeconomic theory. Specific issues covered are predetermined exchange rates, currency substitution, domestic public debt and seigniorage, and stabilizing transition economics.
In Beyond Chinoiserie, historians of art, literature, and material culture address artistic relations between China and the West during the nineteenth century, a time when Western powers’ attempts at extending a sphere of influence in China led to increasingly hostile interactions.
Two young princesses navigate the court intrigues of 18th-century France and Spain in this stunning historical fiction novel based on a true story. “Vivid, engrossing . . . one of the most fascinating historical narratives I’ve ever read.” —Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander Philippe d’Orléans, the regent of France, has a gangrenous heart—the result of a life of debauchery, alcohol, power, and flattery. One morning in 1721, he decides to marry eleven-year-old Louis XV to the daughter of Philippe V of Spain, who is only four. Orléans hopes this will tie his kingdom to Spain. But were Louis to die without begetting an heir—the likeliness of which is greatly increased by having a child bride—Orléans himself would finally be king. Orléans tosses his own daughter into the bargain, the twelve-year-old Mlle de Montpensier, who will marry the Prince of Asturias, the heir to the Spanish throne. The Spanish court enthusiastically agrees and arrangements are made. The two nations trade their princesses in a grand ceremony in 1722, making bonds that should end the historical conflict. Nothing turns out as expected.
In 'Trading Beyond Markets: Exploring Alternative Exchange Mechanisms, ' readers embark on a captivating exploration of the evolving landscape of exchange mechanisms beyond traditional financial markets. This groundbreaking work meticulously dissects the innovative methods, digital platforms, and decentralized systems that redefine the way assets are traded and exchanged. Financial experts, technologists, economists, and investors will find this book invaluable, offering profound insights into the disruptive technologies and decentralized models shaping the future of global exchanges. The narrative begins by unraveling the core concepts of alternative exchange mechanisms, emphasizing their divergence from conventional stock exchanges and over-the-counter markets. Readers gain a deep understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, peerto- peer networks, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, exploring how these advancements facilitate direct asset transfers and trading without intermediaries. Cryptocurrencies and digital assets take center stage as the book delves into the decentralized world of virtual currencies. Readers are introduced to the foundational principles of cryptocurrencies, including blockchain technology, cryptographic security, and consensus algorithms. The book explores how digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are traded on digital exchanges, highlighting their volatility, liquidity, and market dynamics. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) becomes a pivotal focus, showcasing the disruptive potential of blockchain-based financial services. Readers gain insights into decentralized lending, borrowing, yield farming, and liquidity provision, exploring the innovative protocols and smart contracts that underpin these services. The book also delves into the risks and challenges associated with DeFi, emphasizing the importance of security, regulatory compliance, and investor protection in decentralized financial ecosystems. The book explores the emerging trends in alternative exchange mechanisms, including nonfungible tokens (NFTs), tokenization of real-world assets, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Readers gain a comprehensive view of the creative applications of blockchain technology, from digital art and collectibles to real estate and supply chain management, showcasing how assets are being tokenized and exchanged in novel ways. Through case studies, expert interviews, and critical analysis, the book provides a holistic view of the opportunities and risks associated with trading beyond traditional markets. Readers gain insights into the future of finance, exploring how blockchain technology, decentralized platforms, and innovative exchange mechanisms are reshaping the global financial landscape. 'Trading Beyond Markets' serves as a vital resource for anyone seeking to navigate the decentralized future of trading, empowering them to understand, adapt, and thrive in the rapidly evolving world of alternative exchange mechanisms.
