The Spanish colonial period in South America saw artists develop the subgenre of official portraiture, or portraits of key individuals in the continent’s viceregal governments. Although these portraits appeared to illustrate a narrative of imperial splendor and absolutist governance, they instead became a visual record of the local history that emerged during the colonial occupation. Using the official portrait collections accumulated between 1542 and 1830 in Lima, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá as a lens, Pictured Politics explores how official portraiture originated and evolved to become an essential component in the construction of Ibero-American political relationships. Through the surviving portraits and archival evidence—including political treatises, travel accounts, and early periodicals—Emily Engel demonstrates that these official portraits not only belie a singular interpretation as tools of imperial domination but also visualize the continent's multilayered history of colonial occupation. The first stand alone analysis of South American portraiture, Pictured Politics brings to light the historical relevance of political portraits in crafting the history of South American colonialism.
In a professional field full of men, it can be hard to find women to look up to as role models. Authors Emily Engel and Lauren Fredericks share the barrier breaking story of Janet Yellen, the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve. Janet’s career path demonstrates that a strong passion can be the impetus for a successful professional journey. Challenge Accepted tells the inspiring tale of Ms. Yellen, from her middle-class upbringing through her ascension to influential roles in the global financial system.
„Ich habe keine Ahnung, was in diesem geheimnisvollen Mann vorgeht. Ich weiß nur, dass ich ihm trotz seines unberechenbaren Verhaltens jeden Tag rettungsloser verfalle. Doch ich spüre auch, dass er mich Stück für Stück immer tiefer in einen dunklen Abgrund zieht, aus dem es kein Zurück mehr gibt...“ Als die Literaturstudentin July Vermont zum ersten Mal dem attraktiven Englischprofessor David Kennedy begegnet, ist sie total überwältigt. Kennedy ist groß, gutaussehend und ein absoluter Frauenschwarm. Und obwohl er sich nicht sonderlich für July zu interessieren scheint, übt er von Anfang an eine fast magische Anziehungskraft auf sie aus. Gegen ihren Willen verliebt July sich in den umschwärmten Professor, obwohl sie weiß, dass sie keine Chance bei ihm hat und nicht nur ihr Stipendium, sondern auch ihre ganze Zukunft riskiert. Doch Kennedy weckt eine tiefe, unerklärliche Sehnsucht in ihr, die sie völlig in seinen Bann zieht und sie alle ihre Prinzipien vergessen lässt. Sie will ihn unbedingt näher kennenlernen, und ahnt nicht, dass er ein dunkles Geheimnis hat, das ihr Leben für immer verändern wird...
Implications for Prevention and Health: Proceedings, Findings, and Expert Recommendations from the Seventh Department of Defense State-of-the-Science Meeting
Implications for Prevention and Health: Proceedings, Findings, and Expert Recommendations from the Seventh Department of Defense State-of-the-Science Meeting
The Seventh Department of Defense State-of-the-Science Meeting examined the risk posed to military personnel by low-level blast exposure, the current evidence base, and potentially promising approaches to prevent and detect blast injuries.
„David ist die Ursache meiner Angst, aber gleichzeitig auch mein Heilmittel. Ich habe Angst ihn wieder zu verlieren, Angst mich seinetwegen an meine Vergangenheit zu erinnern, Angst an dieser schicksalhaften Liebe zu Grunde zu gehen. Und trotzdem brauche ich ihn wie die Luft zum Atmen...“ Auf der Suche nach ihrer Vergangenheit erkennt July nach und nach, dass David der Schlüssel zu ihren verlorenen Erinnerungen ist. David ist der Mann, den sie schon seit ihrer Kindheit liebt, und er ist der einzige, der ihr sagen kann, was damals in Texas geschehen ist. Doch er weicht ihren Fragen immer wieder aus, und July ahnt nicht, dass der smarte Englischprofessor ein schreckliches Geheimnis hat, ein Geheimnis von dem sie niemals erfahren darf...
Blast-related burns, which accounted for most burns suffered by service members in the recent conflict in Afghanistan, are difficult to treat. These conference proceedings describe a meeting held at RAND to identify gaps in blast-injury research.
Colorful illustrations and rhyming text introduces new vocabulary through the narrator's musings looking back on her childhood knowing that her creativity, unique ideas, and perseverance paired with the encouragement of her parents, friends, and teachers would help her reach her goals in life.
Burns, a leading cause of fatality among military service members, are one of the most difficult injuries for which to care. Additionally, blast-related burn injuries are associated with infection, disability, mental illness, discharge from the military, and mortality. To identify areas that are understudied, RAND researchers conducted a comprehensive literature review and synthesis of the evidence surrounding blast-related burn injury. The authors found a sufficient information regarding treatment; however, there remains a need for additional research concerning prevention of blast-related burn injury. They also observed a lack of studies addressing prolonged field care for burns. Because U.S. military forces have expanded their scope and mission into more remote and rugged terrain, it is not always possible to immediately evacuate injured soldiers-and personnel exposed to burn injuries are at heightened risk of infection and complications. In this type of situation, burn injuries might need to be treated and managed in the field for an extended period of time. Therefore, strategic thinking and specific planning are necessary to develop, practice, and refine potential strategies to care for burns in prolonged field settings.
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