The Secret Art of Self-Development: 16 little-known rules for eternal happiness & freedom
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Karl Moore Publisher: Inspire3 Publishing Number of Pages: 63
Stop being a seeker - Start being a finder
Self-development is an amazing quest It's the desire to find your own freedom and happiness It's about letting go of limitations and learning how to live successfully
This book is a series of 16 simple "pep talks" for that self-development journey
No hype no rituals no follow-on courses Just a series of conversations to help you finally discover your own true freedom
Forget The Secret set aside religious texts and ignore the so-called gurus
This book will guide you straight to the only true authority on your own self-development
Vanity Fair's How a Book is Born: The Making of The Art of Fielding
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Graydon Carter, Keith Gessen Publisher: Vanity Fair Number of Pages: 62
The highly anticipated novel The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach has just been published But what is the riveting story behind the storyand what does it take to make a bestseller these days As author and n+1 co-founder Keith Gessen reveals in this 17000-word e-book (expanded from the article appearing in the October issue of Vanity Fair) the passage from MFA classroom to national book tour is its own treacherous absorbingand wildly unpredictableadventure Harbach Gessens friend and colleague was a struggling writer who toiled relentlessly for ten years on The Art of Fielding before it eventually hauled in a 650000 advance At each step of the way several vivid characters fought tooth and nail to ensure the books survival including Chris Parris-Lamb Harbachs passionate young agent; Michael Pietsch a renowned editor at the publishing house Little Brown; and Keith Hayes the books tireless designer In this e-book of sweeping scope and fascinating behind-the-scenes detail Gessen pulls back the curtain on the insular fiercely political and cutthroat literary world of Manhattana place where the Big Six publishing houses owned by multinational conglomerates reign supreme while smaller houses are left to fend for themselves Gessen exposes the modern-day book business for what it is: a largely uncertain enterprisebut rife with courageous enthusiastic individualsstruggling to redefine itself in the face of its own digital revolution
30,000 Years of Art: The Story of Human Creativity Across Time and Space
ISBN: 0714847895 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Author(s): Editors of Phaidon Publisher: Phaidon Press Number of Pages: 1072
"30000 Years of Art" presents 1000 great works of art from all periods and regions in the world arranged in chronological order for a general readership Breaking through the usual geographical and cultural boundaries of art history it celebrates the vast range of human artistry across time and space Each work is accompanied by key caption information (date title place of origin style or culture medium dimensions etc) and a short text providing more information and explaining the art historical context The book presents art in a way different from other art history compendia revealing the huge diversity or in many cases similarity of man's artistic achievements through time and around the globe Ordered chronologically the resulting timeline of works leads to compelling browsing: surprising juxtapositions offer intellectual pleasure and a sense of wonder and discovery The selection of works from across the world arranged in the sequence in which they were made take the reader on a global and historical journey as a Chinese Shang urn stands next to a Mycenaean vase and Michelangelo's Slave is followed by a contemporaneous male sculpture from Nigeria The chronological arrangement responds to such questions as where does the earliest art appear What were artists creating in China or Africa while Rembrandt was painting self-portraits in Leyden How were similar subjects - equestrian themes landscapes religious scenes - manipulated by artists in Aztec Mexico and Medieval Europe Although the sequence of works in the book is strictly chronological the selection of entries for an individual culture comprises an abbreviated history of the art of that people Thus while artworks from ancient Greece or the European Renaissance or pre-Columbian Americas are interspersed with contemporaneous works created in Africa India or Japan an extraction of the Greek or Renaissance or American works could stand alone as an essential abridgement of the finest art of that period or culture
ISBN: 1153822571 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Leonardo Da Vinci Publisher: General Books LLC Number of Pages: 94
The book has no illustrations or index Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge Subjects: Life; Aesthetics; Science;
ISBN: 0205744222 Binding: Hardcover Edition: 4 Author(s): Marilyn Stokstad, Michael W. Cothren Publisher: Prentice Hall Number of Pages: 1240
For two-semester courses in Art History Global Art History and for Introductory Art courses taught from a historical perspective ART HISTORY provides students with the most student-friendly contextual and inclusive art history surveytext onthe market These hallmarks make ART HISTORY the choice for instructors who seek to actively engage their students in the study of art This new edition of ART HISTORY is the result of a happy and productive collaboration between two scholar-teachers (Marilyn Stokstad and Michael Cothren) who share a common vision that survey courses on the history of art should be filled with as much enjoyment as erudition and that they should foster an enthusiastic as well as an educated public for the visual arts Like its predecessors this new edition seeks to balance formal and iconographic analysis with contextual art history in order to craft interpretations that will engage a diverse student population Throughout the text the visual arts are treated as part of a larger world in which geography politics religion economics philosophy social life and the other fine artsare related components of a vibrant and cultural landscape Please visit wwwpearsonhigheredcomstokstad4e more information and to view a video from author Marilyn Stokstad to see a chapter from the book and an online demo of the Prentice Hall Digital Art Library
ISBN: 0077306295 Binding: Paperback Edition: 10 Author(s): Stephen Lucas Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Number of Pages: 480
By far the leading speech textbook of our time The Art of Public Speaking has defined the art of being the best for more than 10 million students and instructors Whether a novice or an experienced speaker every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations of classical and contemporary theory and thorough coverage of practical applications
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
ISBN: 1936891026 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Steven Pressfield Publisher: Black Irish Entertainment LLC Number of Pages: 190
A succinct engaging and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere The War of Art is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul hat keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do Why is there a naysayer within How can we avoid the roadblocks of any creative endeavorbe it starting up a dream business venture writing a novel or painting a masterpiece Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identif ies the enemy that every one of us must face outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success The War of Art emphasizes the resolve needed to recognize and overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectively shows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline Think of it as tough love for yourself Whether an artist writer or business person this simple personal and no-nonsense book will inspire you to seize the potential of your life
ISBN: 0195014766 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Sun Tzu Publisher: Oxford University Press Number of Pages: 197
Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China Written in China more than 2000 years ago Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations These terse aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding examining not only battlefield maneuvers but also relevant economic political and psychological factors Indeed the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu regularly applied outside the realm of military theory It is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider's bible Providing a much-needed translation of this classic Samuel Griffith has made this powerful and unique work even more relevant to the modern world Including an explanatory introduction and selected commentaries on the work this edition makes Sun Tzu's timeless classic perfectly accessible to modern readers
ISBN: 185669786X Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Marion Deuchars Publisher: Laurence King Publishers Number of Pages: 224
In this interactive coloring and activity book Marion Deuchars takes the broad canvas of art and fills it with drawings and activities that engage with what art can be how it can be made what it can mean for you and what it has meant for people through the ages Aimed at children aged eight and older the emphasis is on fun and making the creation of art an integral part of the way you express yourself
ISBN: Binding: Kindle Edition Edition: Author(s): Sun Tzu, Vook Publisher: Vook Number of Pages: 41
Sun Tzu's The Art of War is an ancient treatise on military strategy dating back to late-sixth century BC China Its 13 chapters provide enumerated reflections and lessons on practical tactics to give readers an edge over their adversaries While The Art of War has served military figures throughout history from Napolean to General Douglas MacArthur in the 20th century it gained notoriety outside of actual combat It is now considered one of the most inspirational and informative texts for business management throughout the world
