The Undersea Network

The Undersea Network

Author: Nicole Starosielski

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 0822376229

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In our "wireless" world it is easy to take the importance of the undersea cable systems for granted, but the stakes of their successful operation are huge, as they are responsible for carrying almost all transoceanic Internet traffic. In The Undersea Network Nicole Starosielski follows these cables from the ocean depths to their landing zones on the sandy beaches of the South Pacific, bringing them to the surface of media scholarship and making visible the materiality of the wired network. In doing so, she charts the cable network's cultural, historical, geographic and environmental dimensions. Starosielski argues that the environments the cables occupy are historical and political realms, where the network and the connections it enables are made possible by the deliberate negotiation and manipulation of technology, culture, politics and geography. Accompanying the book is an interactive digital mapping project, where readers can trace cable routes, view photographs and archival materials, and read stories about the island cable hubs.


The North Shore

The North Shore

Author: David Verran

Publisher:

Published: 2010-09-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781869793128

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Auckland's North Shore has long been known as a place apart, a place of leisure known for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Until the opening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in 1959, it was viewed by many city-siders as a holiday destination, but the past 40 years have seen it transformed into a vital city in its own right. Yet its European origins go back to the earliest days of the settlement of Auckland. This lively history tells the story of the Shore's development from Maori and early contact times up to local body amalgamation and the formation of the first 'North Shore City' in 1989. It covers themes such as transport, industry, population growth and settlement patterns, arts and architecture, religion and sport. Presented in a coffee-table format, it is fully illustrated with historic photographs and paintings which will fascinate those familiar with the Shore as it is now. The book will be launched during the city's 2010 Heritage Week festival, in time to celebrate the city before Supercity amalgamation.


Chair Yoga and Nutrition for Seniors

Chair Yoga and Nutrition for Seniors

Author: Holly Moss

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9780473568474

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A unique book which combines chair yoga and nutrition for seniors to elevate wellbeing, health and happiness as well as prolonging vitality. It is a very practical, comprehensive and easy to use holistic health guide which is a valuable resource for all seniors. It is suitable for absolute beginners to yoga, has easy to follow pictures and instructions for each pose and clear guidelines for breathing. It shows how you can reap all the benefits of yoga whilst sitting down or using the chair for support whilst standing (feeling safe and not being worried about falling). The yoga is complemented with simple to implement nutrition techniques to nourish every body system as well as targeting particular health issues and specific parts of the body.This book gives the reader a path to thrive in their senior years, keeping them moving and eating well. It brings together all my knowledge and experience of working with yoga and nutrition clients over the past 9 years. This comprehensive guide includes:* Calming meditations, relaxation strategies and breathing techniques.* Clear step-by-step instructions of the yoga poses with photographs and guidelines on when to inhale and exhale, how to move as well as the benefits of doing the pose.* Easy to implement nutrition tips to support a healthy mind, digestion, liver, heart, lungs, bone density - combining yoga and nutrition to support each body system.* Mindful movements to improve your balance, posture, circulation and joint health as well as reducing anxiety and stress.The book is colourful, containing inspirational pictures of real people (in their 70's, 80's and 90's) doing yoga in my classes. It is A4 and has a wire ring binder which makes it easy to read and use - the book can easily be kept open whilst in use.Great for anyone who has had knee or hip surgery or struggles to get up and down off the floor.


Badjelly the Witch

Badjelly the Witch

Author: Alannah O'Sullivan

Publisher:

Published: 2018-11

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9780908607655

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"Badjelly is the baddest witch there is. Tim and Rose have lost their cow Lucy and are going on a trek to find her. They are captured in an enchanted forest by Badjelly. Will Badjelly make them into boy girl soup?"--Back cover.


The Country Diary of a New Zealand Lady

The Country Diary of a New Zealand Lady

Author: Christina Gillian Ferens

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 9780473205676

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"One hundred years after "The country diary of an Edwardian lady" was penned by Edith Holden comes a modern response as charming. New Zealander Christina Ferens shares her insights into the meshed lives of New Zealand fauna as uniquely observed on a daily basis in a still-remote part of the country."--Back cover.


The Human Antenna

The Human Antenna

Author: Robin Kelly

Publisher:

Published: 2010-01-15

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9781604150162

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A compelling blueprint for deep healing in the 21st century. Dr. Robin Kelly draws from current science and 30 years of experience in conventional medicine to show that our bodies are truly human antennae, bound together by connective tissue that acts as a conductor of information from the universe around us.