From the Straits of Mackinac to the Detroit River; Images of America: Lighthouses of Eastern Michigan reveals intriguing stories of lighthouses and the people who depended on them. Readers will enjoy discovering what happened when a large ship fell 20 feet over one of the Soo Locks and the captain commented; �Good-bye Old World;� as well as of a persistent ghost that caused havoc with the Coast Guard. Which lighthouse was a construction miracle in 1874? And whatever happened to the lost lighthouses of the Detroit River? A collection of the mysteries; storms; fires; and heroics surrounding the lighthouses of eastern Michigan are waiting within.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. New perspectives!By Seng W. LokeThe book digital ground presents new ideas about place and technology. I was particularly struck by the idea of technologies piling up at a place -an interesting problem is how this pile of technologies can be organized into a useful whole - device ecologies; and an extensible system (hardware and software) that can grow over time (and be subject to changes; e.g. devices removed; replaced; added;etc). Another interesting idea is how certain places fulfill or serve different aspects of life or functions; and the technology at a place should then be in accordance with the corresponding aspects of life or functions at that place; or at least be attuned to or be aware of context necessary for such functions and related activities. There are also other interesting ideas and underlying theories in the book which makes it an interesting read; and not only for architects and builders but computer scientists!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Looking Forward With Feet Firmly Planted.By Ian J. BellomyMalcom McCullough might be one of the wisest voices Ive come across in my reading of late. His exploration of the intersection of ubiquitous computing and architecture in Digital Ground is rigorous in its details but thorough in its scope. He not only does the specific topic justice but by the end he synthesizes issues of philosophy; computation; and architecture into the most cognizant argument for sustainability Ive heard to date. In general he shows how pervasive computing is not just "new" but how it throws into relief very old ideas that formed our current economic culture. In discussing contextual or situated computing; he doesnt simply provide techno-fetishistic conjecture; he dives deep into what place is; the topology of places we know and will continue to know; the qualities of a place as an assemblage of value; and how value itself is determined. While only pieces of Digital Ground bare particular relevance to my personal research his ideas have led me to invaluable lines of inquiry. I cant imagine it doing anything less for you. Reading this book is time-well-spent.15 of 20 people found the following review helpful. The future of interaction designBy vanderwalThis book is a wonderful look at the background and future of interaction design. McCullough provides wonderful depth of understanding for the reader on the many discipline that support interaction design: psychology; architecture; cultural anthropology; technology. Not only does McCullough draw the disciplines together nicely; it is done seamlessly to the reader.My copy is now filled with highlighter marks and it a book I will be returning to for my profession and through time. If you are a fan of well developed end notes to find further information; this book is a charm.
