Already acknowledged by Metacritic and the Guinness World Records as the highest-rated series in the history of television, Breaking Bad has elicited an unprecedented amount of criticism. Writers both popular and academic, columnists as well as eager commenters, have addressed every imaginable topic, from the show’s characterization and major scenes, to fine details such as Walt’s knack for picking up habits from those he kills, and the symbolism inherent within the cars that characters own.This book considers another perspective, one relatively unexplored to date. By considering the series from the perspective of its interior spaces, two possibilities emerge. Firstly, the spaces become a tangible record of their characters’ inner lives, one that provides something like an objective correlative or photographic negative of their thought processes and approach to the world. They provide more, and richer ways to trace the course of character, action, and themes throughout the series. Secondly, Breaking Bad’s spaces are not simply acted upon or within: they interact with characters as well. Interpreted through the theories of Judith Butler, Michel de Certeau, and many others, the series’ homes, labs, RVs and elevators take on new significance. The collection plumbs the interior spaces of Breaking Bad from many angles. Ultimately, these diverse perspectives enrich an appreciation for the series and its innovative handling of interiors (both literal and metaphorical). They also suggest new ways of reading the series, ensuring it can continue to be explored by academics, students, and fans well into the future.

In an increasingly noisy, distracting world, the idea of enjoying silence—healthysilence—has become for many people just a mirage. We talk about "a little peace andquiet" not because we experience it regularly, but because it''s a joke we tellourselves when we''re overwhelmed. Silence is on the endangered experiences list.Today, if you''re like most people, you''ll spend 11 hours today in front of screens,interact with your phone more than 2,000 times, and encounter just as manycommercial messages. Silence will hardly show up at all. Certainly not moments ofsilence you intentionally planned. Part of the challenge is that silence has gottena bad rap. The silent treatment, silent betrayal, and even deprivation have made usgun-shy, and rightly so. Is it even worth trying to include silence in our lives?Rediscovering Silence argues yes. Using silence well is like using a muscle, and thebest kinds of silence can rehumanize us, by introducing us to the gifts oflistening, canvas, answer, anticipation, respect, rest, and wonder. From theanechoic chamber of Microsoft''s headquarters to the 36 questions that bring peoplecloser together, from John Cage''s "4 minutes and 33 seconds" to Yom HaShoah and thesunken place, this book is an adventure in search of an answer: How can we findourselves again in silence? Explore powerful ideas as different as comic timing isfrom silent mode. Learn from voices as diverse as Jordan Peele and Jesus, ShusakuEndo and J.S. Bach, Arthur and Elaine Aron, Öslem Cekic, Emma Gonzalez, and OrsonWelles. Do you know the only difference between noise and music? It''s whether thepattern between sound and silence is meaningful, or meaningless. The same is true ofyour life. Rediscovering Silence was written so you can begin to find, pursue, andeven help to create a meaningful rhythm between sound and silence, a rhythm thattransforms your life more into the music it''s meant to be.

Photography Weekends in Britain is the first photography-location guidebook to cover England, Wales and Scotland in a single title - and the first to package photogenic destinations into practical short breaks. This unique guidebook, by an award-winning travel writer and photographer, celebrates the beauty and diversity of Britain's landscapes, cities and wildlife, while providing inspiration and essential planning tips for photographers.Britain's diverse landscapes are a magnet to photographers. For a relatively small area, the country offers everything from wave-gnawed rocky shores to moss-shrouded forest. The seasons provide added interest, whether you're focusing on spring carpets of bluebells in the Cotswolds, summer-nesting puffins in Pembrokeshire or snow-flecked mountains in the Lake District. This all presents a wealth of photographic potential. But where are the best places to go for a photography break in Britain? When are the best times to plan a weekend or short break away with your camera? And how do you plan a trip that covers everything you need to consider for both photography and travel?Award-winning travel writer and photographer William Gray has travelled the length and breadth of Britain, compiling photography action plans for 25 short breaks. From the Scottish Highlands to westernmost Cornwall, the experienced photography-workshop tutor reveals where to go to capture breathtaking landscapes, wildlife spectacles and iconic city scenes. Based around an imaginative itinerary, each three-day proposal combines essential travel information with fabulous images and details of photography locations - including when to go and how to capture the 'perfect shot'. The deftly curated selection of 130 of the best places for landscape photography includes many of the most popularly hashtagged locations in Britain. All 15 British national parks are covered alongside photogenic cities including Bath, London, York and Edinburgh. Offering ongoing inspiration for numerous trips away, Bradt's Photography Weekends in Britain will delight anyone who is open to the idea of travelling anywhere in Britain, but wants to be guided to the best areas for photography. If you want to plan a short break away, photographing some of the country's finest landscape, city and wildlife locations, this is the guide for you.

Already acknowledged by Metacritic and the Guinness World Records as the highest-rated series in the history of television, Breaking Bad has elicited an unprecedented amount of criticism. Writers both popular and academic, columnists as well as eager commenters, have addressed every imaginable topic, from the show’s characterization and major scenes, to fine details such as Walt’s knack for picking up habits from those he kills, and the symbolism inherent within the cars that characters own.This book considers another perspective, one relatively unexplored to date. By considering the series from the perspective of its interior spaces, two possibilities emerge. Firstly, the spaces become a tangible record of their characters’ inner lives, one that provides something like an objective correlative or photographic negative of their thought processes and approach to the world. They provide more, and richer ways to trace the course of character, action, and themes throughout the series. Secondly, Breaking Bad’s spaces are not simply acted upon or within: they interact with characters as well. Interpreted through the theories of Judith Butler, Michel de Certeau, and many others, the series’ homes, labs, RVs and elevators take on new significance. The collection plumbs the interior spaces of Breaking Bad from many angles. Ultimately, these diverse perspectives enrich an appreciation for the series and its innovative handling of interiors (both literal and metaphorical). They also suggest new ways of reading the series, ensuring it can continue to be explored by academics, students, and fans well into the future.

In an increasingly noisy, distracting world, the idea of enjoying silence—healthysilence—has become for many people just a mirage. We talk about "a little peace andquiet" not because we experience it regularly, but because it''s a joke we tellourselves when we''re overwhelmed. Silence is on the endangered experiences list.Today, if you''re like most people, you''ll spend 11 hours today in front of screens,interact with your phone more than 2,000 times, and encounter just as manycommercial messages. Silence will hardly show up at all. Certainly not moments ofsilence you intentionally planned. Part of the challenge is that silence has gottena bad rap. The silent treatment, silent betrayal, and even deprivation have made usgun-shy, and rightly so. Is it even worth trying to include silence in our lives?Rediscovering Silence argues yes. Using silence well is like using a muscle, and thebest kinds of silence can rehumanize us, by introducing us to the gifts oflistening, canvas, answer, anticipation, respect, rest, and wonder. From theanechoic chamber of Microsoft''s headquarters to the 36 questions that bring peoplecloser together, from John Cage''s "4 minutes and 33 seconds" to Yom HaShoah and thesunken place, this book is an adventure in search of an answer: How can we findourselves again in silence? Explore powerful ideas as different as comic timing isfrom silent mode. Learn from voices as diverse as Jordan Peele and Jesus, ShusakuEndo and J.S. Bach, Arthur and Elaine Aron, Öslem Cekic, Emma Gonzalez, and OrsonWelles. Do you know the only difference between noise and music? It''s whether thepattern between sound and silence is meaningful, or meaningless. The same is true ofyour life. Rediscovering Silence was written so you can begin to find, pursue, andeven help to create a meaningful rhythm between sound and silence, a rhythm thattransforms your life more into the music it''s meant to be.

Photography Weekends in Britain is the first photography-location guidebook to cover England, Wales and Scotland in a single title - and the first to package photogenic destinations into practical short breaks. This unique guidebook, by an award-winning travel writer and photographer, celebrates the beauty and diversity of Britain's landscapes, cities and wildlife, while providing inspiration and essential planning tips for photographers.Britain's diverse landscapes are a magnet to photographers. For a relatively small area, the country offers everything from wave-gnawed rocky shores to moss-shrouded forest. The seasons provide added interest, whether you're focusing on spring carpets of bluebells in the Cotswolds, summer-nesting puffins in Pembrokeshire or snow-flecked mountains in the Lake District. This all presents a wealth of photographic potential. But where are the best places to go for a photography break in Britain? When are the best times to plan a weekend or short break away with your camera? And how do you plan a trip that covers everything you need to consider for both photography and travel?Award-winning travel writer and photographer William Gray has travelled the length and breadth of Britain, compiling photography action plans for 25 short breaks. From the Scottish Highlands to westernmost Cornwall, the experienced photography-workshop tutor reveals where to go to capture breathtaking landscapes, wildlife spectacles and iconic city scenes. Based around an imaginative itinerary, each three-day proposal combines essential travel information with fabulous images and details of photography locations - including when to go and how to capture the 'perfect shot'. The deftly curated selection of 130 of the best places for landscape photography includes many of the most popularly hashtagged locations in Britain. All 15 British national parks are covered alongside photogenic cities including Bath, London, York and Edinburgh. Offering ongoing inspiration for numerous trips away, Bradt's Photography Weekends in Britain will delight anyone who is open to the idea of travelling anywhere in Britain, but wants to be guided to the best areas for photography. If you want to plan a short break away, photographing some of the country's finest landscape, city and wildlife locations, this is the guide for you.