Guardians of Michigan
Author: Jeff Morrison
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: 2022-09-20
Total Pages: 465
ISBN-13: 0472133217
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPreserving Michigan's architecture through photos and stories
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Guardians of Detroit
Author: Jeff Morrison
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Published: 2019-03-04
Total Pages: 333
ISBN-13: 0814345719
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding-by-building pictorial and historical survey of the remarkable collection of architectural sculpture found in Detroit. Detroit is home to amazing architectural sculpture—a host of gargoyles, grotesques, and other silent guardians that watch over the city from high above its streets and sidewalks, often unnoticed or ignored by the people passing below. Jeff Morrison’s Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City documents these incredible features in a city that began as a small frontier fort and quickly grew to become a major metropolis and industrial titan. Detroit developed steadily following its founding in 1701. From 1850 to 1930 it experienced unprecedented population growth, increasing from 21,019 to over 1,500,000 people. A city of giants, Detroit became home to people of towering ambition and vision who gained wealth and sought to leave their mark on the city they loved. This aspiration created a massive building boom during a time when architectural styles favored detailed ornamentation, resulting in a collection of architectural sculpture unmatched by any other U.S. city. Guardians of Detroit is a first-of-its-kind project to explore, document, and explain this singular collection on a building-by-building basis and to discover and share the stories of these structures and the artists, artisans, and architects who created them. Using a 600-millimeter lens and 23-megapixel camera, Morrison brings sculptural building details barely visible to the naked eye down from the heights, making them available for up-close appreciation. The photos are arranged in a collage format that emphasizes the variety of and relationships between each building’s sculptural ornamentation. Well-researched text complements the photography, delving into the lives of those who created these wonderful works of architectural art. Guardians of Detroit is an extended love letter to the historic architecture of a city that would become the driving force of America’s industrial and economic power. Fans of art, architecture, and hidden gems will love poring over these pages.
Michigan & Rookie
Author: Joaquin Guerrero
Publisher: Bookhouse Fulfillment
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781592984206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Saginaw, Michigan-a city plagued with gang violence-Officer Joaquin Guerrero sensed God's call to work the dangerous night streets with his K9 partner, a ninety-pound German shepherd police dog named Rookie. On 9/11, Guerrero and Rookie responded to Ground Zero to help in the search efforts. For seven long days the pair worked "The Pile" with a never-give-up spirit. With Rookie as his mascot, Guerrero created Precinct 131, an educational program to keep kids from turning to gangs. Michigan and Rookie is a remarkable story of service to community and country. Book jacket.
Guardians of Detroit
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 2018-11-14
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780578419671
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 22-page coloring book with drawings based on photos shot for Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City. Printed on bright white 100 lb. acid-free paper.
State Secretaries of State
Author: Jocelyn F. Benson
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1317050347
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process, there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials, typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors, ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic, inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies, anecdotes, and interviews with current and recent secretaries, State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters, enforcing voting laws and regulations, overseeing elections, and certifying results. As such, it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections, both in practice and in law.
The Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan
Author: Michigan
Publisher:
Published: 1857
Total Pages: 996
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuardians of the Valley
Author: Dean King
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2024-03-19
Total Pages: 480
ISBN-13: 1982144475
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* “We see through this book the immense power of language…to change the minds of lawmakers and tourists alike.” —The New York Times Book Review * “A poignant portrait of an era when mere words could change the world.” —San Francisco Chronicle * The dramatic and uplifting story of legendary outdoorsman and conservationist John Muir’s journey to save Yosemite is “a rich, enjoyable excursion into a seminal period in environmental history” (The Wall Street Journal). In June of 1889 in San Francisco, John Muir—iconic environmentalist, writer, and philosopher—meets face-to-face for the first time with his longtime editor Robert Underwood Johnson, an elegant and influential figure at The Century magazine. Before long, the pair, opposites in many ways, decide to venture to Yosemite Valley, the magnificent site where twenty years earlier, Muir experienced a personal and spiritual awakening that would set the course of the rest of his life. Upon their arrival the men are confronted with a shocking vision, as predatory mining, tourism, and logging industries have plundered and defaced “the grandest of all the special temples of Nature.” While Muir is devastated, Johnson, an arbiter of the era’s pressing issues in the pages of the nation’s most prestigious magazine, decides that he and Muir must fight back. The pact they form marks a watershed moment, leading to the creation of Yosemite National Park, and launching an environmental battle that captivates the nation and ushers in the beginning of the American environmental movement. “Comprehensively researched and compellingly readable” (Booklist, starred review), Guardians of the Valley is a moving story of friendship, the written word, and the transformative power of nature. It is also a timely and powerful “origin story” as the towering environmental challenges we face today become increasingly urgent.
Detroit Is No Dry Bones
Author: Camilo J. Vergara
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Published: 2016-11-16
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0472130110
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA photographic record of almost three decades of Detroit's changing urban fabric
Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
Author: Laura Geringer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2011-10-04
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1442430486
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForget naughty or nice; this is a battle of good and evil. Luminary Joyce and co-author Geringer deliver the first book in a new series. Before Santa was Santa, he was Nicholas St. North--a daredevil swordsman whose prowess with double scimitars was legendary. Illustrations.
The Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-06-07
Total Pages: 993
ISBN-13: 3382330482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1857. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
