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Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation for time-varying input-output maps: The discrete case.- 0. Introduction.- 1. Preliminaries.- 2. J-Unitary operators on ?2.- 3. Time-varying Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation.- 4. Solution of the time-varying tangential Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation problem.- 5. An illustrative example.- References.- Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation for time-varying input-output maps: The continuous time case.- 0. Introduction.- 1. Generalized point evaluation.- 2. Bounded input-output maps.- 3. Residue calculus and diagonal expansion.- 4. J-unitary and J-inner operators.- 5. Time-varying Nevanlinna-Pick interpolation.- 6. An example.- References.- Dichotomy of systems and invertibility of linear ordinary differential operators.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminaries.- 3. Invertibility of differential operators on the real line.- 4. Relations between operators on the full line and half line.- 5. Fredholm properties of differential operators on a half line.- 6. Fredholm properties of differential operators on a full line.- 7. Exponentially dichotomous operators.- 8. References.- Inertia theorems for block weighted shifts and applications.- 1. Introduction.- 2. One sided block weighted shifts.- 3. Dichotomies for left systems and two sided systems.- 4. Two sided block weighted shifts.- 5. Asymptotic inertia.- 6. References.- Interpolation for upper triangular operators.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminaries.- 3. Colligations & characteristic functions.- 4. Towards interpolation.- 5. Explicit formulas for ?.- 6. Admissibility and more on general interpolation.- 7. Nevanlinna-Pick Interpolation.- 8. Carathéodory-Fejér interpolation.- 9. Mixed interpolation problems.- 10. Examples.- 11. Block Toeplitz & some implications.- 12. Varying coordinate spaces.- 13. References.- Minimality and realization of discrete time-varying systems.- 1. Preliminaries.- 2. Observability and reachability.- 3. Minimality for time-varying systems.- 4. Proofs of the minimality theorems.- 5. Realizations of infinite lower triangular matrices.- 6. The class of systems with constant state space dimension.- 7. Minimality and realization for periodical systems.- References.
A whimsical picture book about a polar bear in the Arctic and a penguin in Antarctica who cross the American continents to find one another. This educational story is packed with watercolor illustrations and playful rhymes that teach young readers about the natural world and encourage curiosity about travel, animals, and other cultures. Introduced by a globe-traveling arctic tern, Big the Bear and Little Penguin set off across North and South America, respectively, to meet each other face-to-face in the middle. Along the way, they make new friends of all kinds: wolves, bison, monkeys, jaguars, and more, who help them reach their destination. This playful and engaging picture book introduces young readers to the wonders that lie between the two ice caps at the North and South Poles, as well as reminding us of places that are essential to preserve in the face of climate change and of the importance of the interconnected ecosystems that sustain the health of our planet. Through Big and Littles journey, children will learn about the geography of the Americas, the Arctic, and Antarctica, and about all the diverse and delightful sights along the way.
In this inspiring and creative Mexican cookbook, Andrea Pons takes you on a journey through flavor, family, and her immigration story. With 78 easy and delicious recipes from three generations of women in her family, this cookbook offers you a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. Mamacita began as a celebration of the authentic Mexican recipes Andrea Pons loved growing up, but it quickly became a way for her to return to her roots and reconnect with her Mexican heritage. In her journey through food, she shares not only her experiences with cooking but also her familys immigration story. When Pons was faced with the possibility of deportation, and she and her family struggled to navigate the US immigration systemin the country that had been their home for 16 years she looked to these recipes for help. To fund her familys significant legal fees, she sold self-published copies of Mamacita, and the cookbook became both a symbol of their journey and a rallying cry. This new edition of Mamacita offers 30 more photos and 11 additional recipes, allowing you to taste even more of the love in Ponss dishes. Foreword by James Beard Award nominee Hetty Lui McKinnon
A sweet playful story of animal friendship and adventure that will ultimately help young readers overcome their fear of the unknown and being afraid of the dark. One evening, Barnaby and his two friends are out for a moonlight stroll in the woods where they live. Together they overcome their fear of a large moving shadow and discover itΓÇÖs not a dinosaur, or a witch. ItΓÇÖs just a large bird with a knapsack. Confronting their fear and meeting it head on is a universal experience that every child can relate to, and the warm vibrant illustrations easily draw the reader into this sweet and simple narrative.
Featuring 100 stunning color photographs of queer, interracial couples taken by a renowned photographer for the New York Times Magazine, Time, Rolling Stone, and more, this incredible photo and story collection depicts modern love and relationships in all their joy, vulnerability, and affection. Throughout 2020 and 2021, during a time of intense personal and political upheaval, artist, advocate, and photographer Ryan Pfluger set out to capture intimate images of queer, interracial couples, along with personal insight into their relationships in todays world. Featured together for the first time in Holding Space, this unique collection of modern love in its many forms across the spectrum of race, sexuality, and gender identity and gives space to these couples to share short, revealing stories about their relationships. The photos in this collection, and the people in them, can be startling in their openness, playful in their poses, and tender to their core. Pfluger has captured the magic, honesty, and beauty of love in todays queer culture. With a Foreword by Janicza Bravo and an essay by Brandon Kyle Goodman
Leading architects, designers, materials scientists, and health officials reflect on the influence of COVID-19 on buildings and citiesΓÇöand propose solutions to safeguard the built environment from future pandemics.COVID-19 caused a significant global disruption of human activities with striking consequences for the built environment, causing an abrupt fear as it relates to architecture and building design. Buildings became magnifiers of contagion instead of shelters for protection. Immunizing the built environment against contagion is a monumental task requiring a variety of approaches and disciplinary expertise at multiple scales of inquiry. In this book, 60 of the worldΓÇÖs leading architects, designers, engineers, materials scientists, and public health experts contribute to an expansive overview of inoculation strategies for todayΓÇÖs world. These approaches are organized according to the primary sites of exposure, generally arranged by scale: surface (materials and tactile interfaces), system (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and lighting assemblies), space (interior and exterior environments), and society (cities, regions, and the general public). This broad collection of perspectives elucidates the transformations underway in the built environmentΓÇö and offers design strategies to limit the severity of subsequent pandemics. In this way, the book aims to serve both as a multidisciplinary snapshot of COVID-19ΓÇÖs effects and a guidebook for future-proofing architecture against widespread disease.
This graphic novelstyle memoir about the weirdness and wonder of pregnancy and early motherhood is told with humor, frankness, and honesty. The perfect gift for new parents, parents-to-be, or anyone interested in the experience of bringing a new human into todays world. Emma Ahlqvists graphic memoir about the birth and early moments of raising her first child is a wry and resonant portrayal of both the challenges and excitement of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and embracing the experience of motherhood. Told through black-and-white drawings and short, frank captions, Ahlqvist considers everything from lactation woes to anxieties about late-stage capitalism and global warming, with drawings centered on the gendered division of labor, her efforts to maintain a professional and artistic life after having a baby, and the genuine rewards of bringing a child into the world. Unflinching, relatable, and funny, My Body Created a Human portrays the stress and joys of parenthoodwithout the rose-colored glassesand invites laughter, empathic nods, and exclamations of You too? Organized into thematic chapters like Postpartum and A Mother and an Artist, Ahlqvists drawings can be enjoyed all at once, or browsed and savored during late-night and early-morning wake-ups.
A collection of 60 short prose pieces by best-selling author and design critic Akiko Busch that reflect, in her classic style of observation, on the human condition and offer insights on family, domestic space, and a changing environment. Beautifully illustrated with 20 pieces of watercolor art, this collection makes an inspirational gift. In Everything Else Is Bric-a-Brac, Akiko Busch explores place, memory, and the ambiguities of domestic life. At once thought-provoking, humorous, and meditative, these essays illuminate the emotional resonance of inanimate things; ideas of placement and displacement; the simultaneous frailty and tenacity of human recollection; the beauty of usefulness and uselessness alike; and how we doand dontfind our place in things.
The perfect gift for dog lovers and new puppy parents alike, Puppy Life follows the stages of development of six litters of puppies across breeds from birth through eight weeks. Featuring 120 full-color photographs from best-selling animal photographer Traer Scott, this exploration of puppyhood is ideal for fans of The Dogist and Finding Home. Tracing six litters of puppies from birth through eight weeks, Traer Scott takes you on a photographic journey through puppyhood. Her full-color photography provides a visual diary of how dogs mature and grow, as well as information about each stage of puppy development leading up to the day each puppy goes to its forever home. Follow the stories of these litters across different ages, with informative text about each breed and developmental stage: *; English Setters*; Great Pyrenees*; Cavalier King Charles Spaniels*; Labradors*; Mixed Breed Adorable and educational, this beautifully photographed guide to puppies is sure to melt your heart.
A history of the Civil Rights Movement from Emancipation through the 1980s, told through 200 objects (buttons, badges, posters, leaflets, and more) created by activists as tools to advance the fight for justice and freedom.From Reconstruction through Jim Crow, through the protest era of the 1960s and ΓÇÖ70s to current-day resistance and activism, the material culture of the Civil Rights Movement has been integral to its goals and tactics. During decades of sit-ins, marches, legal campaigns, boycotts, and demonstrations, objects such as buttons, flyers, and posters have been key in the fight against racism, oppression, and violence.Making the Movement presents more than 200 of these nonviolent weapons alongside the story of the activists, organizations, and campaigns that defined and propelled the cause of civil rights. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn about Black history in the United States, and about strategies to combat racism and the structures that support it.
Games and exercises to help designers understand how people think, how systems work, and how a design process can unfold.Exercises in Play, Systems, and Design is a collection of hands-on, real-world exercises for designers of all kinds. Games and play can help designers understand how people think, how systems work, and how a design process can unfold. The exercises are sometimes played on a tabletop, and sometimes are physical and social games, but they are all thought-provoking and (of course!) very fun to play. The book is divided into three sections, games that can be played in 30 minutes, 2 hours, and a day or more. They are valuable for anyone who wants to know more about how people think, how systems work, how to create meaningful experiences, and how to redesign the world for the better.Short, inspirational essays begin each section, where readers learn about productive collaboration, creative problem solving, how to communicate ideas, and analyzing how systems work.
Flipping conventional retirement on its head, this beautifully illustrated book showcases and celebrates what people are doing after the job, kids, and an increasing longer middle age. Many people are experiencing the most productive and thrilling part of their lives past the age of 70. Third Act profiles more than sixty men and women who are redefining old age, who challenge the convention of retirement, and who inspire by their rich and various experiences, enterprises, projects, pursuits, and accomplishments in the latter part of their lives. Stories of peopleΓÇÖs third act include Ida Keeling (b. 1915) who has set running records for her age group, Robert RedfordΓÇÖs (b. 1936) who continues to work as an environmentalist and activist, Carl Butz (b. 1946) who bought a small town newspaper, Freeman Vines (b. 1942) who began making guitars in his retirement, Dolores Huerta (b. 1930) wo continues to work for the poor and marginalized, and George Takei (b. 1937) who champions for LGBTQ equality. The profiles are from a wide range of people of different backgrounds (with a diversity of gender, race, and socio-economic background).
Environmental disasters and severe weather due to climate change, both triggered by human actions, have had an increasingly direct impact on our homes. But the way in which America builds its homes is part of the problem. This deeply researched history of sustainable design standards in building codes explores how public policy, standard-setting trade associations, and financial incentives influence the ways in which the construction of our homes impacts the environment.The Greening of AmericaΓÇÖs Building Codes investigates the regulations and economic incentives meant to control the environmental impact of contemporary construction practices as it analyzes the history of residential building codes. The book exposes how the socioeconomic and political forces that influenced early building code development continue to define the character of current building codes and, by extension, determine how we regulate environmental impact and define sustainability today.More relevant than ever, The Greening of AmericaΓÇÖs Building Codes is a valuable tool for architects, architecture students, builders, real estate developers, and homeowners who want to understand how public policy and their own day-to-day decisions impact the environment.
An entertaining coming-of-age memoir from Steven Heller, award-winning designer, writer, and former senior art director at the New York Times. Featuring 100 color photographs, Growing Up Underground takes readers on a visually inspired look back on being at the center of New Yorks youth culture in the 1960s and 1970s. Steven Hellers memoir is no chronological trek through the hills and valleys of his comparatively normal life, but instead, a coming-of-age tale whereby, with luck and circumstance, he found himself in curious and remarkable places at critical times during the 1960s and ';70s in New York City. Hellers delightful account of his life between the ages of 16 and 26 shows his ambitious journey from the start of his illustrious career as a graphic designer, cartoonist, and writer. Follow his journey through stints at the New York Review of Sex, Screw, and the New York Free Press, until he became the youngest art director (and occasional illustrator) for the New York Times Op-Ed page at age twenty-three.
This ideal gift for gardeners features a photographic collection of beautiful, innovative, ecologically friendly gardens that will inspire and inform anyone with a green thumb, from backyard gardeners to accomplished landscape architects.Through twenty distinctive projects set across urban, suburban, and rural spaces, Beyond the Garden explores how thoughtful design and awareness of local ecology can make gardens both beautiful and sustainable. Featuring interviews with designers in the United States and the United Kingdom, this survey presents the stories and lessons behind inspirational garden projects, including stormwater conservation in the high desert of New Mexico, native woodlands restoration in coastal Maine, and land stewardship in England's Hampshire county, this comprehensive survey of eco-concious garden designs offers guiding principles to make your landscape "e;greener"e; and will spark curiosity about the natural systems just outside your front door.
Artist and architect, Marshall Brown reimagines the future by revisiting the legacy of modern architecture in this selection of four visionary architecture and urban designs that span over a decade of his practice.The four projects presented in this publication (UNITY Plan for the Brooklyn Vanderbilt Rail Yards; Smooth Growth Urbanism, Chicago; Detroit''s Dequindre Civic Academy; Center of the World, Chicago) represent the diverse perspectives and conceptual frameworks that comprise Brown''s expanded view of architecture. To introduce the book, curator Karen Kice discusses three formal categories: Recurrent Form reconfigures formal categories, Visionary Strategy challenges architectural mindsets, and Emergent Order considers complex phenomena. Four key architectural critics/scholars (Monica Ponce de Leon, Adreinne Brown, Joseph Becker, and Allison Glenn) discuss Brown''s work in the broader context of urbanism. Throughout the book, Brown''s artistic work in the form of collages illustrate each project.
Part manifesto and part monograph, Radical Practice reflects the ethos and endeavors of Marlon Blackwell, a charismatic architect in the prime of his career, producing extraordinary architecture for everyday places from his studio in the Ozarks of Arkansas.Celebrating thirty years of practice in 2022, Marlon Blackwell is among the most admired architects in the country. But he isn''t known for sky-high towers or houses for the one-percent crowd. Blackwell prioritizes the common good of shared spaces over the private luxuries of domestic design. Be it a pediatric clinic in Arkansas, a school in Texas, a model house in post-Katrina Mississippi, or a public park in Tennessee, his architecture is characterized by bold forms that both echo and elevate the local context-often through an economy of means.Each of the fourteen buildings profiled in this book is paired with an unvarnished photographic journey through roadside influences and an essay by a leading designer, planner, or artist. These pairings capture the radically conventional principles and practices, the time-honored methods and materials, that Blackwell mines to create works that are far from commonplace.
In the spirit of the bestseller Fly Girls comes the definitive and compelling true story of Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to receive a pilot's license. In the early twentieth century, headlines declared that "e;the era of women has dawned."e; Against this changing historical backdrop, Harriet Quimby's extraordinary life stands out as the embodiment of this tumultuous, exciting erawhen flight was measured in minutes, not miles.This untold piece of feminist history unveils Quimby's incredible story: rising from humble beginnings as a dirt-poor farm girl to become a globe-trotting journalist, history-making aviator, and international celebrity. With her tragic death in 1912 at the age of thirty-seven, her story faded, with her many accomplishmentsthe first woman to fly solo over the English Channel among themovershadowed by major events, including the sinking of the Titanic. With black and white illustrations throughout, Fearless,/i> is the definitive biography of the first licensed female American pilot: one of the most inspiring hidden figures of history.
Queerty Award Nominee for ¿Best Read¿Go Big! Be You!Be Kind!Welcome to a magical adventure to discover kindness in the world-especially the kind inside you.In this heartfelt and joyous story, little Nina embarks on a boisterous day of exploration, a colorful day where she sets out to find, well, Kind . With a backpack full of her favorite things, Nina guides readers through the neighborhood to identify kindness in the wild. Along the way she shines a light on the importance of loving yourself as well as others, revealing that sharing your unique form of kindness-the you kind of Kind-is the most wonderful gift of all.Readers of any age will have a WUZZFASTIC time reading this linguistically luscious book out loud and will delight in its empowering message of kindness, community, love, and inclusion.
The reader gallops through the story on the back of the unicorn, which will find shelter in the heart of a secret garden, a peaceful alcove where love is awaiting.The Lady and the Unicorn is an adventure tale of love and magic. The Unicorn''s horn was known to have supreme powers and was a prize possession. It could turn polluted lakes and streams into drinkable water for woodland creatures. Hunted by a Feudal Lord, the Unicorn escapes into a secret garden to find a young lady in the middle of the garden playing an organ. She turns a mirror towards the Unicorn, who is magically transformed into a knight. He immediately declares his love for the lady, who smiles at him.The Unicorn Tapestries in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Cluny Museum in Paris, serves as the inspiration for the story. The book ends with information about the tapestries, that connects the illustrations to the reproductions of the tapestries in order to decipher the symbols and their meanings at the heart of the work. Kids and adults of all ages are sure to enjoy this beautifully illustrated and engaging story.
The deeply personal story of artist, activist, and influencer Laetitia Ky, told through the powerful sculptures she creates with her own hair that embrace Black culture and beauty, the fight for social justice, and the journey toward self-love.Laetitia Ky is a one-of-a-kind artist, activist, and creative voice based in Ivory Coast, West Africa. With the help of extensions, wool, wire, and thread, Ky sculpts her hair into unique and compelling art pieces that shine a light on, and ignite conversation around, social justice. Her bold and intimate storytelling, which she openly shares with her extensive social media audience, covers issues like:*; Sexism and internalized misogyny*; Racial oppression*; Reproductive rights and consent*; Harmful beauty standards*; Shame and its corrosive effect on mental health*; And moreLove and Justice is equal parts memoir, artwork, and feminist manifesto. Ky's striking words, combined with 135 remarkable photographs, offer empowerment and inspiration. She emerges from her exploration of justice and equality with a message of self-love, showing readers the path to loving themselves and their bodies, expressing their voices, and feeling more confident.Through this celebration of women's empowerment, Ky extends a generous invitation to love ourselves, embrace our unique beauty, and to work toward a more just world.
How to care for your houseplant, and the many ways that houseplants care for us, as well-from the founder and horticultural experts at Horti.From Puneet Sabharwal, cofounder of plant subscription company Horti, My First Plant approaches houseplant care as a journey which brings us closer to nature and is equally beneficial to the houseplant and the plant parent. With the goal of building your confidence in tending to indoor plants, this book covers basic plant care, the history of what we know today as houseplants, how these living creatures communicate, and the ways in which to sustainably troubleshoot any issues that may arise along the way!Whether you''re afraid to bring home a plant or have a healthy row of green along your windowsill, Sabharwal is here to guide you through the trials, errors, and joys of plant care through personal experience and sage advice, with detailed illustrations, color photography, and accessible infographics bringing technical concepts to life. Join the thousands of plant parents who have entrusted Horti''s expertise in their own plant care journeys and get your hands in some potting soil today.
The perfect gift for dog lovers, Forever Home will leave a pawprint on your heart with its series of full-color, close-up portraits of rescue dogs and their stories of adoption, from the photographer of Shelter Dogs and Finding Home.Behind every dog in Forever Home is a touching tale of resilience and love. Packed with twenty-seven heartwarming and inspirational stories of rescue dogs of all ages, this photographic series showcases how the journey to forever isn't always a straight line.Through their portraits and accompanying stories you will fall in love with the adorable canines who have traveled this path, learn of the steps along the way, and celebrate pet rescue and adoption in all its forms. Whether you're a new puppy parent or simply an animal lover, Forever Home is the ideal tribute to our favorite furry friends.
¿ Great starting point for beginner or reluctant artists; no scary blank pages or hokey step-by-step diagrams¿ Meditative activity book for adults; the process of tracing is soothing¿ Add your own details or color to customize each piece
In this globetrotting tour of seventeen houses, discover how bamboo, one of the most sustainable building materials on the planet, can be used in ingenious ways in residential design.
Beat screen fatigue and challenge your mind with this modern Sudoku book packed with 150 brain-teasing grids, the perfect Sudoku gift for puzzle lovers.Portable enough to take on your commute or pack in your suitcase, but stylish enough to display on your coffee table, this classic collection of Sudoku puzzles is sure to keep your mind sharp. The puzzles span a range of difficulties, encouraging you to work your way through the levels, while the grids feature brightly-colored squares to create visual contrast while you solve. The cohesive color palette coordinates with the cover, where the hues and typeface have a cool, mid-century jazz album vibe. Whether you''re a logic genius or just discovering the Sudoku sensation, you''re sure to adore this charming yet challenging collection.
The ideal Sudoku gift for puzzle lovers, this beautiful, vintage Sudoku collection is packed with 150 classic brain-bending logic puzzles.Sudoku has never been more beautiful! A refreshing change from typical logic puzzle collections, this gifty Sudoku book features a stylish, ornate theme in a stunning yet portable package, inspired by vintage French signage. With a variety of levels and colorful numbered squares for contrast, this book is both an intellectual and visual pleasure to solve your way through. Whether you pack your puzzles to take on your commute or display this gorgeous collection on your coffee table to enjoy from the comfort of your own couch, this puzzle book will beat screen fatigue and keep your mind sharp.
The story of modernist designers Russel and Mary Wright and their collaboration to transform their Hudson Valley estate, Dragon Rock at Manitoga, into an artistic haven.
This wonderful true story of iconic fashion editor Diana Vreeland teaches young readers that individuality is to be celebrated, and that even extraordinary dreams can come true.
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