Although originally trained as a painter, Shingu became interested in sculpture when he saw one of his shaped canvases turning softly in the wind. The work that followed relied on natural forces to ma
Born in controversy, christened in scorn by a sarcastic critic, and developed amid a continuing struggle for recognition and solvency, French Impressionism finally emerged as a powerful and immensely
Golf had its origins in Scotland, and that country's beautiful but daunting terrain make the game very different from the cushy version played elsewhere. In Scotland golfers battle not only the willfu
After two years in Cuba researching cigar production, the author has compiled a testament to this legendary status symbol that, according to connoisseurs, is transcendent in quality. He reviews the hi
In Edge of the Knife, noted authority Paul Chevigny draws on years of field research to investigate torture and the use of deadly force, in addition to less drastic forms of violence, in New York, Los
Gathers photographs of people living in the United States and Europe, as well as victims of political unrest in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Far East
Born in 1946, Gianni Versace presented his first fashion collection in Milan in 1978 and his first Atelier collection in Paris in 1989. He has won a Stanley Award, two Cutty Sarks, and the C.F.D.A. Aw
In Existential Psychoanalysis, Sartre criticizes modern psychology in general, and Freud's determinism in particular. His often brilliant analysis of these areas and his proposals for their correction
Italy's most famous museum, the Uffizi in Florence, houses a spectacular collection of Renaissance art as well as works by later masters. In the sixteenth century the wealthy and powerful Medici famil
What's in a Number? is the perfect book for anyone interested in learning more about numerology and the power of numbers. Numerologist George Pierson tells how to predict the future and how to make th
Challenges the wall of separation that exists between religion and our public institutions in a insightful look at religious freedom in America, the religious clauses in the First Amendment of the Bil
Bold and realistic, the narrative power of Masaccio's entire body of work is explored in this elegant volume. In just seven years before his death at the age of twenty-six, Masaccio (1401-1428) develo
Feigning madness in order to escape being tortured by the revolutionary secret police, Latin American civil war survivor Fabian Golpiez is forced to use indigenous names in order to prove his innocenc
Over the course of her fifty-year career, Lucille Ball appeared in eighty movies and starred in five television series. And ever since the first episodes of "I Love Lucy" aired in 1951, she has been A
Carpaccio (1460?-1525) is best known for his large paintings still in their original sites in Venice, among them: the life of Saint Ursula in the Scuola di Sant'Orsola, and the stories of Saint Jerome
“In recent years,” writes TransAfrica executive director Randall Robinson in the preface to this volume, “there has been no graver moral-political crisis facing the world than apartheid.” For that rea
In the wake of an assassination attempt by a decorated sniper on the eve of a presidential election, Jake Grafton and Tommy Carmellini risk everything to uncover a massive conspiracy while helping a n
What do Rube Walberg, Mike Nagy, Kevin Millar, and Dustin Pedroia all have in common? They have all worn #15 for the Boston Red Sox. Since 1931, the Red Sox have issued 74 different numbers to more th
The rich tradition of the San Francisco Giants has provided indelible memories for their fans ever since they moved from New York’s Polo Grounds to Seals Stadium in 1958. With three World Series title
Starting Your Career as an Interior Designer contains all the necessary tools and strategies to successfully launch and grow a professional design business in the competitive world of interior design.
Managing a chronic disease like diabetes can be overwhelmingespecially if you’re among the 1.7 million Americans who are newly diagnosed each year. Here is easy-to-read, steady advice in this newly up
In How the World Breaks, scientist and author Stan Cox and his son, anthropologist Paul Cox, take us on an breathtaking journey from typhoon-plagued central Philippines to the wildfire belts of Austra
America loves barbecue, especially when it comes to ribs! Barbecue contests are serious business. Major competitions and festivals now take place in twenty-eight states and there are twenty BBQ associ
First published in 1888 for beginners, Model Engine-Making is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to building your first steam engine. While steam is no longer the most important power of the day,”
Enthusiasm in going paleo” continues to grow as more people embrace the diet our ancestors thrived on. However, choosing paleo is more than just a dietit’s a lifestyle. And this is more than just a co
Lily, Simon, and Michael have been meeting new friends in their village. They are invited to join a Minecraft treasure hunt, which they are incredibly excited about! What’s even more exciting is that
Dr. Addison Greenway is used to a bit of turmoil as a human rights activist, but direct threats are new for her. When a good friend is murdered and a bomb discovered in Addison's office, she grudgingl
Moving back to her hometown was never at the top of Joy Henderson’s to-do list. With a successful career in San Francisco and plenty of opportunity for casual relationships, the last thing Joy wants i
Selena Miller accepts a job in Wolfgang County, jumping at the chance to get away from her overbearing family. Crippled by anxiety, she’s determined to start a new, independent life.As Second of the W
The Sun and the Clouds are best friends. Together they keep the world warm, the gardens growing, and the sky full of beautiful rainbows. But one day they get into a fight and refuse to be in the sky t
Biocentrism shocked the world with a radical rethinking of the nature of reality.But that was just the beginning. In Beyond Biocentrism, acclaimed biologist Robert Lanza, one of TIME Magazine’s &q
Fix-It and Forget-It Kids’ Cookbook: 50 Favorite Recipes to Make in a Slow Cooker, Revised & Updated offers kids the directions they need to prepare main courses, snacks, and desserts. Plus, this
Leading international sales consultant Pedro Roccato has trained thousands of sales professionals on how to provide a highly differentiated buying experience to their customers in order to close more
"An electrifying apocalyptic science fiction thriller, and the debut novel from a brand-new South African talent. "The day every person on earth lost his and her memory was not a day at all. In people
As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, the sights, sounds, and even smells of baseball are deeply entrenched in our culture. But for some, the experience can be less sensory. Some, such as Ryan Spa
Considered by Ty Cobb as the finest natural hitter in the history of the game,” Shoeless Joe” Jackson is ranked with the greatest players to ever step onto a baseball diamond. With a career .356 batti
Dra?en Petrovic was born on October 22, 1964, in ?ibenik, Croatia. Learning basketball at an early age from his older brother, Aleksandar, Dra?en was a natural. He began his professional career at the
"Is labor's day over or is labor the only real answer for our time? In this new book, National Book Critics Circle Award finalist and labor lawyer Thomas Geoghegan argues that even as organized labor
