Live互動英語 2020 年 3 月號 No.227【有聲版】

Live互動英語 2020 年 3 月號 No.227【有聲版】

Author: LiveABC編輯群

Publisher: 希伯崙股份有限公司

Published: 2020-02-24

Total Pages: 106

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〔適用對象:國高中生~成人,一般生活英語會話、全民英檢中級程度〕 Live互動英語雜誌:教材貼近生活、流行,內容實用充滿趣味,附真人情境式主題會話,體驗如在國外環境學英語的驚人效果,讓你輕鬆開口說英語! ►購買完整紙本書請上:https://goo.gl/sgu0uq Live Interactive English Live互動英語 NO. 227 March 2020年3月號 4 Live關鍵時事新聞 9 焦點話題 10 希臘神話 The Legend of Perseus 柏修斯傳奇 柏修斯的母親迪奈兒因為被預言會生下一子殺死他的外祖父阿克西斯,因此阿克西斯將迪奈兒監禁起來,不料…… 14 生活趣聞 An Un-bear-ably Cute Army 「熊熊」愛上巴黎 萌樣的泰迪熊竟然大剌剌地入侵法國巴黎戈布蘭區?沒錯!這群泰迪熊大軍出現在各個角落,究竟有何目的呢? 16 焦點人物 Marshmello: Joy to the World One Beat at a Time 神祕的超人氣DJ棉花糖 Marshmello(棉花糖)是世界上最受歡迎的音樂製作人之一,卻少有人知道他的真實身分,然而他的音樂才華卻不減大眾對他的喜愛,一起來看看他是如何透過電音傳達正面力量吧! 22 生活情境對話 Checking In at the Airport 辦理登機英語 • 英語聽力測驗 24 追本溯源 Creating Your Own Private World of Sound with Headphones 耳機:創造自己不受打擾的聲音世界 日常生活中隨處可見人們戴著耳機享受影音娛樂,這種收聽配件問世至今已有一百多年的歷史,在音樂和文化方面扮演著重要的角色。 28 趣味知識 Secret Designs, Royal Privileges, and Other Fascinating Passport Facts 你不知道的護照趣聞 你可曾想過出國旅行必備的護照為什麼主要是紅、藍、綠和黑這四種顏色?此外,護照還有哪些趣聞呢? 32 旅遊好去處 Ireland: The Land of Legends 愛爾蘭:傳說的國度 每年三月十七日是聖派翠克節,此時來愛爾蘭,你一定要記得穿戴綠色的東西,否則矮妖精會找你麻煩喔!至於愛爾蘭還有哪些好玩又有趣的景點?快來看看吧! 36 日常好用句 Get the monkey off your back. 除去心中不快;卸下重擔。 37 閱讀策略 The Real Johnny Appleseed 美國傳奇人物——蘋果籽強尼 蘋果籽強尼是美國家喻戶曉的傳奇人物,據說他走遍美國邊疆到處種植蘋果樹,但這些傳說有多少真實性呢? 43 翻譯練習 Translation Practice 翻譯練習 46 唱歌學英語 Studying English with Songs: Someone You Loved 路易斯.卡柏狄:〈你愛過的人〉 47 主題式會話 Ordering Food Online 線上訂餐 50 文化大觀園 Restaurant Etiquette around the World 世界各國的用餐禮儀 出國旅行時,品嚐各地佳餚是最大樂趣之一,但外出用餐時經常會因為習慣不同而掃興或不小心觸犯別國的禮儀,因此事前做好功課是必要的。本文就來一瞧幾個熱門旅遊景點常見的餐廳習俗。 54 克漏字 Supermarket Safe Spaces 「靜悄悄」的超市購物新體驗 去超市購物對一般人來說並不是什麼難事,但對於自閉症患者而言,傳統購物環境的嘈雜及明亮的燈光對他們是過度刺激,因此就有超市開始推行「安靜的一小時」來為他們打造舒適的購物環境。 56 環保永續 Save the Whales to Save the World 護鯨救地球 氣候變遷威脅到人類的生存及整個生態系統,為了對抗這個問題,科學家和經濟學家都想找出解決方法,結果發現護鯨有助於減緩氣候變遷,效果甚至比種樹好得多。 62 電影快報 • Emma 《艾瑪.》 • Mulan 《花木蘭》 • Onward 《1/2的魔法》 61 Movie Trailer English 看預告片學英文 64 General English Proficiency Test 全民英檢中級模擬閱讀試題 73 Chinese Translation & Answer Key 中文翻譯與解答 MARSHMELLO: Joy to the World One Beat at a Time 神祕的超人氣DJ棉花糖 He made over $40 million last year but still refuses to tell anyone his name. He’s one of the most popular music producers in the world, but few have ever seen his face. The mystery surrounding Marshmello’s identity was, initially, one of the reasons for his popularity. Even famous DJ Skrillex was obsessed with finding out who Marshmello was. Marshmello’s look is defined by his marshmallow-shaped helmet that has its own air-conditioning and lighting system. A bright, all-white suit completes his marshmallow-themed look. As for the name, it comes from a comment a friend made, which described his music as “mellow” and easy to listen to. The multitalented Marshmello is not just a DJ but also a producer and a songwriter. He stays independent from record labels so that he’s free to make and release music the way he wants to. That hasn’t hurt his bottom line, though. He has worked together with some of the biggest names in pop music, like Bastille on the track “Happier,” and Selena Gomez on “Wolves.” His live shows can earn him over $100,000 per performance. 他去年賺了超過四千萬美元但仍然拒絕告訴任何人他的名字。他是世界上最受歡迎的音樂製作人之一,但很少人看過他的臉。一開始,棉花糖身分神祕是他受歡迎的原因之一。甚至連著名的DJ史奇雷克斯都熱衷於查明棉花糖是誰。 棉花糖的外表是由他那頂棉花糖形狀的頭盔所界定,這頂頭盔有自己的空調和照明系統。一身明亮、全白的服裝讓他以棉花糖為主題的外表變得完整。至於名字則是來自一位朋友的評論,說他的音樂柔和且輕鬆悅耳。 多才多藝的棉花糖不僅是一名DJ,還是音樂製作人和詞曲作者。他獨立於唱片公司之外,這樣就可以用他想要的方式自由製作和發行音樂。不過,那無損於他的財務盈虧。他曾和流行樂中幾位鼎鼎有名的大明星合作,如巴士底樂團的歌曲〈Happier〉以及席琳娜.戈梅茲的〈狼群〉。他的現場演出每場可為他賺入超過十萬美元。 Nobody has been able to confirm Marshmello’s real name, and the man in white has been cagey in interviews―often only indicating yes or no or typing an answer on his laptop. Marshmello first appeared in 2015 and was known for his remixes of popular songs, such as Anne-Marie’s “Friends.” Later, his first album Joytime reached number five on the Billboard US Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The DJ’s biggest success so far was an unusual one. He recorded a 30-minute concert within the online video game Fortnite. With their weapons turned off, players could dance, fly, and dodge flying balls while Marshmello played. There was even a special dance that gamers could have their characters perform: the Marsh Walk. Marshmello said he was happy that some people got to experience their first concert in the game. You might imagine that all this attention would go to Marshmello’s head. However, you’ll be happy to hear that the producer is keeping it real. Marshmello tweeted that he would never take off his helmet because he does not want or need fame. His only goal: to create something positive that people can connect with. 沒有人能夠確認棉花糖的真實姓名,而這名穿著一身白的男子在採訪中總是惜話如金——通常只是表示是或否,或是在他的筆電上輸入答案。棉花糖最早在二○一五年出場表演,並以混編流行歌曲聞名,比如安—瑪莉的〈Friends〉。後來他的首張專輯《Joytime》登上美國《告示牌》舞蹈/電子專輯排行榜第五名。 這名DJ到目前為止最成功之處極為特別。他在線上電玩遊戲《要塞英雄》中錄製了一段三十分鐘的音樂會。放下武器,玩家可以在棉花糖演出時跳舞、飛行和玩躲避飛球。玩家甚至可以讓他們的角色表演一種特殊舞蹈:棉花糖走步。棉花糖表示他很高興有些人能在遊戲中體驗到他們的第一場音樂會。 你可能會猜想這些關注會讓棉花糖沖昏了頭。然而,你會很高興聽到這名製作人持續做自己。棉花糖在推特上發文表示他永遠不會拿下頭盔,因為他不想要也不需要名聲。他唯一的目標是創造人們能產生共鳴的正面事物。


CNN 互動英語 2019 年 8 月號 No.227 【有聲版】

CNN 互動英語 2019 年 8 月號 No.227 【有聲版】

Author: LiveABC編輯群

Publisher: 希伯崙股份有限公司

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Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13:

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〔新聞:時事、新知〕 〔適合對象:準備出國、生活中需要大量使用英語、TOEIC ,TOEFL考試準備者〕 CNN互動英語是全國唯一CNN官方授權,最道地的英語教材,大專院校老師一致推薦。內容豐富含財經政治、文化旅遊、體育娛樂等,每月給提供最新的全球大事,和您一起開啟英語世界的大門! ►購買完整紙本書請上:https://goo.gl/nvvopn Fantastic Dark Angel 好萊塢甜心天使潔西卡.艾芭 談演藝事業 Jessica Alba Talks about Her Acting Career in Hollywood JESSICA ALBA AS GAIL, “CAMP NOWHERE” Geez, Mud. How much you got in there? JONATHAN JACKSON AS MORRIS “MUD” HIMMEL, “CAMP NOWHERE” Well, it’s a lot. I mean, it’s everybody’s money for the whole summer. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Jessica Alba first made her name as an actress at age 13 when she debuted1 in the teen movie Camp Nowhere, but her big break came when director James Cameron picked her for the lead in the TV series Dark Angel. While the show only lasted two seasons, the role got Alba nominated for a Golden Globe in 2001. Alba went on to star in big Hollywood films, including the neo-noir Sin City, Marvel’s superhero flick Fantastic Four … JESSICA ALBA AS SUE STORM / INVISIBLE WOMAN, “FANTASTIC FOUR” Reed, look at me. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” … and action thriller Into the Blue. Well, you started acting as a child. Was that something you always wanted to do? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS It was. You know, I … my parents always allowed me to dream big and, in fact, encouraged it, especially my mom—my mom and my dad. And my dad recently said to me; he goes, “I don’t know if you remember, but I was the one that told you to never rely on a man and for you to be independent, and make your own money.” And he goes, “Do you remember that?” And I … in my mind, I always thought it was my mom, but I was like, “You’re right, Dad. It was you.” At age 11, when I decided I really wanted to try and be an actress, they allowed me to do it. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Well, in 1998, you got your big break when director James Cameron cast you in the TV series Dark Angel. They auditioned a thousand girls and chose you. So, clearly, he saw something very special in you. Was that life-changing? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS A-hundred-percent life-changing, yeah. And James [is] still, like, in my life, and he’s a mentor of mine, for sure. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” You were nominated for a Golden Globe as well. JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS I was, and that was actually the first time I wore heels. It was. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Really? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS And when I went to the Golden Globes … yeah … and my brother was my date, and everyone thought my brother was this actor named Benjamin Bratt, and he was so excited. Yeah, and I actually wore this little unknown designer named Marc Jacobs … ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” No way! JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS … a strapless Marc Jacobs. So, I remember the dress like it was yesterday. I remember the little kitten heel. And I was, like, “Oh god, I hope I don’t twist my ankle.” ’Cause I was, like, I was a tomboy—I never really dressed like that. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” That’s fantastic. Well, I guess this, you know, launched your career. You appeared in the Sin City films and [were] touted as this sex symbol, but did you feel that you were being typecast and that people had certain preconceptions of who you were? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS You know, I think any young ingénue coming up in the business, you know … they sort of put you all in that cast who was … that thing, and then you … you know, people … you know, depending on what role you’re doing, or what magazine you’re helping sell or what movie you’re helping sell. You know, it’s just, sort of, the spin, right? Girls wanna be your best friend and guys wanna date you, and that’s just, kind of … that’s the thing of the leading lady. So, I’m very grateful that I got to live the life that I got to live and [for] all the opportunities that it afforded me, for sure. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Do you miss acting? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS I do. Yeah, I do. And it’s … yeah, it’s sort of, like, that … again, it’s like that piece of my heart. It’s like a love. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” So, what sort of role would you like to do in the future? JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS You know, it’s weird. I love doing action. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Yeah. JESSICA ALBA, ACTRESS Yeah, I really do. I hope I get to do com. I like to make people laugh. I like to do action. Drama and … you know, is fun as well, but I really like … I like the comedy and I like the action. ANNA COREN, “TALK ASIA” Well, we hope to see you back on that … on the big screen. 《瘋狂夏令營》 蓋兒(潔西卡.艾芭 飾) 天啊,泥巴。你那裡面有多少? 《瘋狂夏令營》 莫里斯. 「泥巴」.希梅爾(喬納生.傑克遜 飾) 嗯,很多。我是說,這是大家整個夏天的錢。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 潔西卡.艾芭最早是在十三歲時以演員身分打出名號,那時候她在一部青少年電影《瘋狂夏令營》中初次登場,不過當導演詹姆斯.卡麥隆選她擔任電視影集《末世黑天使》的主角時,她才嶄露頭角。儘管這個節目只持續了兩季,這個角色讓艾芭在二○○一年時獲得金球獎提名。 艾芭繼續在好萊塢大片中擔綱演出,包括新黑色電影《萬惡城市》、漫威的超級英雄片《驚奇4超人》…… 《驚奇4超人》 蘇.史東暨隱形女(潔西卡.艾芭 飾) 瑞德,看著我。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 ……還有驚悚動作片《深海尋寶》。 你就小開始演戲。那是你一直想做的事嗎? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 是啊。我……我爸媽總是允許我大膽做夢,事實上還鼓勵我這麼做,特別是我媽──我媽和我爸。我爸最近跟我說,他說:「不知道你記不記得,是我告訴你千萬不要靠男人,你要獨立,自己賺錢。」然後他說:「你記得那個嗎?」然後我……我印象中一直以為那是我媽,但我說:「老爸,你說的對。是你耶。」 十一歲時,我下定決心我真的很想嘗試當個演員,他們就讓我去做。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 一九九八年時,詹姆斯.卡麥隆導演選中你在《末世黑天使》這部電視影集中演出,你因而嶄露頭角。他們試鏡了一千名女孩,然後選了你。顯然他在你身上看到獨特之處。那改變了你的生命嗎? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 百分之百改變了我的生命,對啊。詹姆斯在我生命中還是占有一席之地,而且他是我的一個精神導師,絕對是。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 你也獲得了金球獎提名。 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 對,而且那其實是我第一次穿有跟的鞋。真的是。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 真的嗎? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 我去金球獎的時候……對……我弟弟是我的男伴,然後大家都以為我弟是那個叫做班傑明.布萊特的演員,他超興奮的。對啊,然後我穿的其實是一個沒沒無名的小設計師的衣服,他叫做馬克.雅各布斯…… 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 不會吧! 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 ……一件無肩帶的馬克.雅各布斯。我記得那件衣服,就像是昨天的事一樣。我記得那雙低跟鞋。我那時心想:「噢老天,希望我不會扭到腳。」因為我那時像個男人婆──我真的從來沒有那樣穿過。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 很有意思。我想,這讓你的事業起飛了。你出演《萬惡城市》電影,被塑造成這麼一個性感尤物,但你會覺得自己被定型、大家對於你的本質有某種先入為主的看法嗎? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 我想任何一個跨入這一行的年輕女性……他們好像會把你們全歸為那一類的人……那東西,然後你……別人會……看你是演什麼角色,你在推銷什麼雜誌,或是你在賣哪部電影。這就有點像是看你用什麼角度,對吧?女生想成為你的閨密,男生想約你,那就是有點……女主角就是那麼一回事。所以我非常感恩可以過我現在的生活,還有生命中給予我的所有機會,肯定的。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 你想念演戲嗎? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 想啊。對啊,我會想念。而且……對啊,有點像是……就是說,這就像是我內心的一部分。像是一項熱愛的事物。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 那麼將來你會想演哪種角色呢? 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 很奇怪。我喜歡拍動作片。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 是喔。 演員 潔西卡.艾芭 對,我真的喜歡。我希望我有機會演喜劇。我喜歡逗大家笑。我喜歡拍動作片。劇情片……也很有趣,不過我真的喜歡……我喜歡喜劇和動作片。 《亞洲名人聊天室》 安娜.柯倫 我們希望看你回到……回歸大銀幕。 政治 The Hardest Race 2020 美國總統大選 前哨戰開跑! A Brief on What It Takes to Run for US President 距離下屆美國總統大選還有一年多的時間,為和現任總統川普一較高下,民主黨的黨內初選正如火如荼地進行中。本文帶各位了解參選美國總統的條件及程序。 商業 The Robot Conundrum AI顛覆職場樣貌 你的未來在哪裡? 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ABC互動英語 2021 年 5 月號 No.227 【有聲版】【基礎、活用】

ABC互動英語 2021 年 5 月號 No.227 【有聲版】【基礎、活用】

Author: LiveABC編輯群

Publisher: 希伯崙股份有限公司

Published: 2021-04-30

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ABC Interactive English No. 227 May, 2021 Contents 每日一句 Clothes and Shoe Shopping 購買衣物與鞋子的好用句 本月焦點 Recreational Activities 休閒娛樂活動 Great Activities for Your Free Time 空閒時間這樣玩 世界好望角 Do as the Italians—Have Slow Meals 義大利人的慢食主義 活用ABC Road Travel: Getting Around with Vehicle Sharing Systems 搭乘共享交通工具 品格英語 Do You Have a Sense of Humor? 你的人生需要一點幽默感 畫中有話 A Mother's Day Celebration 慶祝母親節 流行最前線 Taiwan's COVID-19 Lessons for the World 臺灣對抗新冠肺炎的成功經驗 安妮信箱 Reading Is Fun 閱讀的樂趣 英語愛說笑 An Impossible Grade 超乎想像的成績 短篇故事集 The Legend of Banping Mountain 〈半屏山的傳說〉 文法補給站 A Handmade Notebook 手作筆記本 Lost in the City 城市迷途 克漏字測驗 TV Watchers Have a Poorer Understanding of Science 看電視讓人變得不科學了? 小地方大玩意 Enjoy a Mix of Old and New in Tamsui 融合了復古與現代的淡水小鎮 健康停看聽 Vaccines Help Your Body Fight Diseases 接種疫苗,遠離疾病 ABC長知識 Names Matter 這些地名很有事 聽說圖寫 Tickets & Activities 票券與活動 本月之星 邱鋒澤


The African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU)

Author: Konstantinos D. Magliveras

Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.

Published: 2024-01-18

Total Pages: 573

ISBN-13: 9403500085

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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the structure, competence, and management of the African Union (AU) provides substantial and readily accessible information for lawyers, academics, and policymakers likely to have dealings with its activities and data. No other book gives such a clear, uncomplicated description of the organization’s role, its rules and how they are applied, its place in the framework of international law, or its relations with other organizations. The monograph proceeds logically from the organization’s genesis and historical development to the structure of its membership, its various organs and their mandates, its role in intergovernmental cooperation, and its interaction with decisions taken at the national level. Its competence, its financial management, and the nature and applicability of its data and publications are fully described. Systematic in presentation, this valuable time-saving resource offers the quickest, easiest way to acquire a sound understanding of the workings of the African Union (AU) for all interested parties. Students and teachers of international law will find it especially valuable as an essential component of the rapidly growing and changing global legal milieu.


Land Law

Land Law

Author: Ben McFarlane

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 1169

ISBN-13: 0198868529

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Land Law: Text, Cases, and Materials has been designed to provide students with everything they need to approach their land law course with confidence. Experts in the area, the authors combine clear and insightful commentary with carefully chosen extracts to offer students a full account of the subject. Using the popular Text, Cases and Materials format the authors take a critical approach to the subject, presenting thought-provoking analysis of the leading case-law in the area and inviting students to develop their own analytical skills ready for exams. The book can be used as a stand-alone resource, or as a complement to Land Law: Core Text, written by the same authors. Covering a broad range of topics, the authors have used their unique approach to land law to provide a consistent structure with which students and lecturers can tackle the subject. This approach arms students with the tools needed to analyse content autonomously by seeing how individual rules fit into a broader structure, leading students towards a comprehensive and advanced understanding of this complex subject area. Digital formats and resources The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks A range of resources for this book are available online: - Self-test questions with feedback - Exclusive online chapters - Guidance on answering end-of-chapter questions - Links to further research and websites


Meet Generation Z

Meet Generation Z

Author: James Emery White

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1493406434

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Move over Boomers, Xers, and Millennials; there's a new generation--making up more than 25 percent of the US population--that represents a seismic cultural shift. Born approximately between 1993 and 2012, Generation Z is the first truly post-Christian generation, and they are poised to challenge every church to rethink its role in light of a rapidly changing culture. From the award-winning author of The Rise of the Nones comes this enlightening introduction to the youngest generation. James Emery White explains who this generation is, how it came to be, and the impact it is likely to have on the nation and the faith. Then he reintroduces us to the ancient countercultural model of the early church, arguing that this is the model Christian leaders must adopt and adapt if we are to reach members of Generation Z with the gospel. He helps readers rethink evangelistic and apologetic methods, cultivate a culture of invitation, and communicate with this connected generation where they are. Pastors, ministry leaders, youth workers, and parents will find this an essential and hopeful resource.


On the Move

On the Move

Author: Abrahm Lustgarten

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2024-03-26

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0374718059

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"On the Move explains how we got here and where we're headed. It's crucial guide to the world we are creating." —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White Sky and The Sixth Extinction A vivid, journalistic account of how climate change will make American life as we know it unfeasible. Humanity is on the precipice of a great climate migration, and Americans will not be spared. Tens of millions of people are likely to be driven from the places they call home. Poorer communities will be left behind, while growth will surge in the cities and regions most attractive to climate refugees. America will be changed utterly. Abrahm Lustgarten’s On the Move is the definitive account of what this massive population shift might look like. As he shows, the United States will be rendered unrecognizable by four unstoppable forces: wildfires in the West; frequent flooding in coastal regions; extreme heat and humidity in the South; and droughts that will make farming all but impossible across much of the nation. Reporting from the front lines of climate migration, Lustgarten explains how a pattern of shortsighted policies encouraged millions to settle in vulnerable parts of the country, and introduces us to homeowners in California, insurance customers in Florida, and ranchers in Colorado who are being forced to make the agonizing choice of when, not whether, to leave. Employing the most current climate data and predictive models, he shows how America’s population will be squeezed northward into a shrinking triangle of land stretching from Tennessee to Maine to the Great Lakes. The places many of us now call home are at risk, and On the Move reveals how we’ll deal with the consequences.


LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman

Author: Travis Vogan

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 0226820084

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The untold story of an American hustler who upset the art world and became a pop culture icon, cutting a swath across twentieth-century history and culture. LeRoy Neiman—the cigar-smoking and mustachioed artist famous for his Playboy illustrations, sports paintings, and brash interviews—stood among the twentieth century’s most famous, wealthy, and polarizing artists. His stylish renderings of musicians, athletes, and sporting events captivated fans but baffled critics, who accused Neiman of debasing art with popular culture. Neiman cashed in on the controversy, and his extraordinary popularity challenged the norms of what art should be, where it belongs, and who should have access to it. The story of a Depression-era ragamuffin–turned–army chef–turned–celebrity artist, Neiman’s biography is a rollicking ride through twentieth-century American history, punctuated by encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath, and Andy Warhol. In the whirlwind of his life, Neiman himself once remarked that even he didn’t know who he really was—but, he said, the fame and money that came his way made it all worth it. In this first biography of the captivating and infamous man, Travis Vogan hunts for the real Neiman amid the America that made him. .