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Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader By : Cassandra Clare READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Cassandra Clare?s Mortal Instruments series, epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more, has captured the imaginations and loyalty of hundreds of thousands of YA readers. Originally a trilogy (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass), the series has extended to six titles, plus a prequel trilogy, the Infernal Devices, and a planned sequel series, the Dark Artifices. A feature film is planned for 2013.Shadowhunters and Downworlders, edited by Clare (who provides an introduction to the book and to each piece), is a collection of YA authors writing about the series and its world. Authors Who Contributed: Holly Black / Kendare Blake / Gwenda Bond / Sarah Rees Brennan / Rachel Caine / Sarah Cross / Kami Garcia / Michelle Hodkin / Kelly Link / Kate Milford / Diana Peterfreund / Sara Ryan / Sco

The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy Literature By : Edward James READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Fantasy is a creation of the Enlightenment, and the recognition that excitement and wonder can be found in imagining impossible things. From the ghost stories of the Gothic to the zombies and vampires of twenty-first-century popular literature, from Mrs Radcliffe to Ms Rowling, the fantastic has been popular with readers. Since Tolkien and his many imitators, however, it has become a major publishing phenomenon. In this volume, critics and authors of fantasy look at its history since the Enlightenment, introduce readers to some of the different codes for the reading and understanding of fantasy, and examine some of the many varieties and subgenres of fantasy; from magical realism at the more literary end of the genre, to paranormal romance at the more popular end. The book is edited by the same pair who produced The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction (winner of a

The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From the Hobbit Through the Lord of the Rings and Beyond By : Robert Foster READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey-here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien's universe to life. EVERY CHARACTER From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba-every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.EVERY PLACE Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.EVERY THING From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.Here is truly a master key to Tolkien's Middle-earth Book Detail : Author : Robert Foster Pages : 592 pa

The Steampunk Bible By : Jeff VanderMeer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Steampunk?a grafting of Victorian?aesthetic and punk rock attitude onto various forms of science-fiction culture?is a phenomenon that has come to influence film, literature, art, music, fashion, and more. The Steampunk Bible is the first compendium about the movement, tracing its roots in the works of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells through its most recent expression in movies such as Sherlock Holmes. Its adherents celebrate the inventor as an artist and hero, re-envisioning and crafting retro technologies including antiquated airships and?robots. A burgeoning DIY community has brought a distinctive Victorian-fantasy style to their crafts and?art. Steampunk evokes a sense of adventure and discovery, and embraces extinct technologies as a way of talking about the future. This ultimate manual will appeal to aficionados and novices alike as author Jeff VanderMeer takes the reader on a wild ride throug

Game of Thrones: The Book of White Walkers (Game of Thrones Mysteries and Lore 1) By : CraftWrite Publishing READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Full of daring theories and fascinating tales from the world of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones: The Book of White Walkers delves deep into the most riveting aspects of White Walkers ? who they are, where they came from and where they are going. How did the First Men cross the Narrow Sea, habitat of the Children of the Forest, and how did the war of technology and magic unleash the White Walkers? Was it really Bran the Builder who constructed the Wall and what horror lies underneath it? And is the Wall truly the permanent structure fans perceive it to be, or will it be razed through one of the many ways hinted at in the books? Finally, can White Walkers be truly defeated, and if so, how? A perfect gift for fans of the TV show as well as the book series, Game of Thrones: The Book of White Walkers serves as both an introduction an

The Reason for the Darkness of the Night: Edgar Allan Poe and the Forging of American Science By : John Tresch READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : One of The Christian Science Monitor's ten best books of JuneAn innovative biography of Edgar Allan Poe--highlighting his fascination and feuds with science.Decade after decade, Edgar Allan Poe remains one of the most popular American writers. He is beloved around the world for his pioneering detective fiction, tales of horror, and haunting, atmospheric verse. But what if there was another side to the man who wrote "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher"?In The Reason for the Darkness of the Night, John Tresch offers a bold new biography of a writer whose short, tortured life continues to fascinate. Shining a spotlight on an era when the lines separating entertainment, speculation, and scientific inquiry were blurred, Tresch reveals Poe's obsession with science and lifelong ambition to adv

The Writing of Middle Earth: How to write the script of the Holbbits, Dwarves and Elves. By : H.L. Fourie READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Writing of Middle Earth will introduce you to the fascinating Hobbit and dwarfish runes and to the mysterious Tengwar script of the elves of JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth. You will learn how to decipher inscriptions on Thror's Map, Durin's Door and the One Ring and how to write your own name in Elvish letters. The history, construction, and usage of these characters will be described as well as how to use these scripts and fonts on your computer. There is also a quiz to challenge you. Book Detail : Author : H.L. Fourie Pages : 86 pages Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Language : ISBN-10 : 1495387127 ISBN-13 : 9781495387128   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Don't Panic: Douglas Adams & The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy By : Neil Gaiman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Told in the same fanciful, irreverent style as the Hitchhiker trilogy, with scraps of scripts, letters and comments from Adams, Don't Panic is the perfect companion to one of the most successful series in publishing history. Book Detail : Author : Neil Gaiman Pages : pages Publisher : Language : ISBN-10 : B07HY7YH7R ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction By : Randall Frakes READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The perfect companion to AMC?s six-part television series?James Cameron?s?Story of Science Fiction, ? this unique book explores the history and evolution of the genre with contributions from the filmmakers who have helped bring it to lifeFor the show, James Cameron personally interviewed six of the biggest names in science fiction filmmaking?Guillermo del Toro, George Lucas, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg?to get their perspectives on the importance and impact of the genre. This book reproduces the interviews in full as the greatest minds in the genre discuss key topics including alien life, time travel, outer space, dark futures, monsters, and intelligent machines. An in-depth interview with Cameron is also featured, plus essays by experts in the science fiction field on the main themes covered in the show. Illustrated with

The Road to Dune By : Frank Herbert READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Frank Herbert's Dune is widely known as the science fiction equivalent of The Lord of the Rings. Now The Road to Dune is a companion work comparable to The Silmarillion, shedding light on and following the remarkable development of the bestselling science fiction novel of all time.nbsp;In this fascinating volume, the world's millions of Dune fans can read--at long last--the unpublished chapters and scenes from Dune and Dune Messiah. The Road to Dune also includes some of the original correspondence between Frank Herbert and famed editor John W. Campbell, Jr., along with other correspondence during Herbert's years-long struggle to get his innovative work published, and the article "They Stopped the Moving Sands," Herbert's original inspiration for Dune.nbsp;The Road to Dune also features newly discovered papers and manuscripts of Frank Herbert, and Spice Planet, an original

First: Sandra Day O'Connor By : Evan Thomas READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : She was born in 1930 in El Paso and grew up on a cattle ranch in Arizona. At a time when women were expected to be homemakers, she set her sights on Stanford University. When she graduated near the top of her class at law school in 1952, no firm would even interview her. But Sandra Day O'Connor's story is that of a woman who repeatedly shattered glass ceilings--doing so with a blend of grace, wisdom, humor, understatement, and cowgirl toughness.She became the first-ever female majority leader of a state senate. As a judge on the Arizona State Court of Appeals, she stood up to corrupt lawyers and humanized the law. When she arrived at the Supreme Court, appointed by Reagan in 1981, she began a quarter-century tenure on the court, hearing cases that ultimately shaped American law. Diagnosed with cancer at fifty-eight, and caring for a husband with Alzheimer's, O'Connor endu

The Revolt of the Cockroach People By : Oscar Zeta Acosta READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The further adventures of "Dr. Gonzo" as he defends the "cucarachas" -- the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.Before his mysterious disappearance and probable death in 1971, Oscar Zeta Acosta was famous as a Robin Hood Chicano lawyer and notorious as the real-life model for Hunter S. Thompson's "Dr. Gonzo" a fat, pugnacious attorney with a gargantuan appetite for food, drugs, and life on the edge.In this exhilarating sequel to The Autobiography of a Brown Buffalo, Acosta takes us behind the front lines of the militant Chicano movement of the late sixties and early seventies, a movement he served both in the courtroom and on the barricades. Here are the brazen games of "chicken" Acosta played against the Anglo legal establishment; battles fought with bombs as well as writs; and a reluctant hero who faces danger not only from the police but

What We Carry: A Memoir By : Maya Shanbhag Lang READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "A gorgeous memoir about mothers, daughters, and the tenacity of the love that grows between what is said and what is left unspoken."--Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk If our family stories shape us, what happens when we learn those stories were never true? Who do we become when we shed our illusions about the past? Maya Shanbhag Lang grew up idolizing her brilliant mother, an accomplished physician who immigrated to the United States from India and completed her residency all while raising her children and keeping a traditional Indian home. Maya's mother had always been a source of support--until Maya became a mother herself. Then the parent who had once been so capable and attentive became suddenly and inexplicably unavailable. Struggling to understand this abrupt change while raising her own young child, Maya searches for answers and soon learns that her mother is li

On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer By : Antonin Scalia READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : On Faith is an inspiring collection of the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia's reflections on his own faith, on the challenges that religious believers face in modern America, and on the religious freedoms protected by the Constitution. Featuring a personal introduction by Justice Scalia's son Father Paul Scalia, this volume will enrich every reader's understanding of the legendary justice. Antonin Scalia reflected deeply on matters of religion and shared his insights with many audiences over the course of his remarkable career. As a Supreme Court justice for three decades, he vigorously defended the American constitutional tradition of allowing religion a prominent place in the public square. As a man of faith, he recognized the special challenges of living a distinctively religious life in modern America, and he inspired other believers to meet th

Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining By : Robert H. Gass READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Now in its sixth edition, Persuasion: Social Influence and Compliance Gaining continues to boast an accessible voice and vibrant aesthetic that appeals to undergraduate students of communication, psychology, advertising, and marketing. In addition to presenting established theories and models, this text encourages students to develop and apply general conclusions about persuasion in real-world settings. Along the way, students are introduced to the practice of social influence in an array of contexts (e.g., advertising, marketing, politics, interpersonal relationships, social media, groups) and across a variety of topics (e.g., credibility, personality, deception, motivational appeals, visual persuasion). The new edition features an expanded treatment of digital and social media, up-to-date research on theory and practice, and enhanced discussions of topics such a

Introduction to Strategic Public Relations: Digital, Global, and Socially Responsible Communication By : Janis Teruggi Page READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Winner of the 2019 Textbook & Academic Authors Association's The Most Promising New Textbook Award How can public relations play a more active role in the betterment of society?Introduction to Strategic Public Relations: Digital, Global, and Socially Responsible Communication prepares you for success in today's fast-changing PR environment. Recognizing that developments in technology, business, and culture require a fresh approach, Janis T. Page and Lawrence Parnell have written a practical introductory text that aligns these shifts with the body of knowledge from which the discipline of public relations was built. Because the practice of public relations is rooted in credibility, the authors believe that you must become ethical and socially responsible communicators more concerned with building

Speak Up!: An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking By : Douglas M. Fraleigh READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Bringing speech into the visual age, Speak Up combines engaging writing, practical support, and engrossing real-life examples with hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations, bringing key concepts to life. Book Detail : Author : Douglas M. Fraleigh Pages : 768 pages Publisher : Bedford/St. Martin's Language : ISBN-10 : 1319030653 ISBN-13 : 9781319030650   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills By : Katherine L. Adams READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In its ninth edition, Communicating in Groups provides a fresh look at modern group communication while retaining the foundational information about research and theory that has made the text so popular. Helpful tables and images, as well as boxes showcasing ethical dilemmas, "Apply Now" situations, and current issues related to media and technology complement the information. Along with the authors' conversational style, these features make the text accessible and relatable for students, who will come away with a deep understanding of small group communication and the positive impact they can make through effective interactions.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect(R) is a s

Killer Visual Strategies: Engage Any Audience, Improve Comprehension, and Get Amazing Results Using Visual Communication By : Amy Balliett READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Discover the foundation, power, and necessity of visual communication with this essential guide Visual communication has changed. It's gone from being an optional medium for relaying information to an important method for building connections and increasing understanding. We now use visual storytelling to help us establish and strengthen relationships, engage distracted audiences, and bring clarity to complexity. Killer Visual Strategies examines how visual communication has transformed how brands connect with their customers and colleagues alike. It looks at the growing audience demand for quality visual content and how organizations must meet this demand or risk being left behind.Killer Visual Strategies traces the history of visual communication and explores why it now plays an integral role

Nols Wilderness Medicine By : Tod Schimelpfenig READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The seventh edition of the bestselling NOLS Wilderness Medicine includes all the key first-aid information that made previous editions so valuable, now updated throughout with the latest medical recommendations. This guide is used in NOLS and WMI courses to train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize severely ill or injured patients for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid from the unique perspective of the National Outdoor Leadership School. ?First-aid topics include patient assessments, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. ?Learn how to handle common environmental problems--heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Vital material is presented in an easy-to-use reference format to save v

When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake By : Tim Larkin READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In a civilized society, violence is rarely the answer. But when it is-it's the only answer. The sound of breaking glass downstairs in the middle of the night. The words, "Move and you die." The hands on your child, or the knife to your throat. In this essential new book, self-protection expert and former military intelligence officer Tim Larkin changes the way we think about violence in order to save our lives. By deconstructing our assumptions about violence-its morality, its function in modern society, how it actually works-Larkin unlocks the shackles of our own taboos and arms us with what we need to know to prevent, prepare for, and survive the unthinkable event of life-or-death violence. Through a series of harrowing true-life stories, Larkin demonstrates that violence is a tool equally effective in the hands

Traditional Taekwondo: Core Techniques, History and Philosophy By : Doug Cook READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The principles and techniques illustrated in this book, having been handed down over the decades, if not centuries, emphasize a core philosophy rich in defensive strategy.Taekwondo, literally translated, can be defined as foot, hand way or the way of smashing with hands and feet. Such descriptive nomenclature understandably implies a curriculum rich in self-defense. Too often, however, this is simply not the case. Given the current popularity of sport competition in the martial arts, many techniques of defensive value have been stripped away or forfeited altogether in favor of those certain to score in the ring. While the thirst for Olympic gold has clearly played a significant role in propelling taekwondo into the forefront, it should be remembered that this native Korean martial art contains over 3200 distinct self defense techniques.This book describes in

Essential Wilderness Navigation: A Real-World Guide to Finding Your Way Safely in the Woods With or Without A Map, Compass or GPS By : Craig Caudill READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : All the Skills You Need to Navigate Unfamiliar Terrain *FULL-SIZE fold-out USGS map included for hands-on practice and training! Plus thick pages and color photography throughout.*Top wilderness trainers Craig Caudill and Tracy Trimble are here to help you find your way in nature in this must-have guide at a portable size and with thick, sturdy paper ideal for field-use.Using real-life stories of wilderness navigation successes?and cautionary tales of wilderness exploration gone awry?Craig and Tracy start with the basics of rudimentary compass and map use before teaching the finer points of these indispensable resources, making Essential Wilderness Navigation the ultimate go-to guide for explorers of all skill levels. You?ll also learn how technological aids like GPS and natural elements

The Pocket Outdoor Survival Guide: The Ultimate Guide for Short-Term Survival By : J. Wayne Fears READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Contains techniques for short-term survival in the outdoorsSmall enough to fit easily into a packUseful for anyone who spends time outside?Are you planning a trip to the wild and great outdoors? Have you wondered how you would survive if the trip became dangerous? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this guide is for you! The Pocket Outdoor Survival Guide has the essential knowledge that campers, canoeists, hunters, hikers, anglers, and everyone who spends time outdoors needs to live through a short-term survival situation. This how-to manual shares all you need to know about many nature survival skills, including:?Trip planningSurvival kitsSearch and rescueHandling bad weatherMaking shelterEmergency signalingDealing with insects?Safe drinking water?This guide is small enough to easily fit into a camping pack. Bring it with

The Handbook (The Encheiridion) By : Epictetus READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Handbook of Epictetus also known as Enchiridion written by legendary Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus is a manual of Stoic ethical advice. Compiled by Arrian, who was a student of Epictetus, this great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, the Handbook of Epictetus is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Epictetus is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, the Handbook of Epictetus would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library. Book Detail : Author : Epictetus Pages : 35 pages Publisher : Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0915145693 ISBN-13 : 9780915145690   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC,

The Ethical Life: Fundamental Readings in Ethics and Contemporary Moral Problems By : Russ Shafer-Landau READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Brief yet thorough and affordably priced, The Ethical Life: Fundamental Readings in Ethics and Moral Problems, Fourth Edition, is ideal for courses in introductory ethics and contemporary moral problems. Featuring forty-two readings divided into four parts--The Good Life, Normative Ethics, Metaethics, and Moral Problems--it introduces students to ethical theory and a wide range of moral issues. The essays include selections from such historically influential philosophers as Aristotle, Hume, Kant, and Mill alongside work by contemporary philosophers like Philippa Foot, Robert Nozick, Peter Singer, and Judith Jarvis Thomson. Detailed reading introductions provide helpful contextual information.Designed as a companion reader to Russ Shafer-Landau's textbook, The Fundamentals of Ethics, Fourth Edition, this volume is also compreh

Voices of Wisdom: A Multicultural Philosophy Reader By : Gary E. Kessler READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : VOICES OF WISDOM: A MULTICULTURAL PHILOSOPHY READER, 9E introduces readers to basic philosophical questions in ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics through a collection of engaging and culturally diverse readings. Both classic and contemporary in its approach, this revised and updated Ninth Edition includes key texts from the Buddha, Plato, Immanuel Kant, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Rawls, Martha Nussbaum, Nelson Mandela and others. Using these landmark writings, VOICES OF WISDOM: A MULTICULTURAL PHILOSOPHY READER, 9E takes readers on a multicultural journey through such topics as terrorism, civil disobedience, homosexuality, human rights, animal rights, language, truth, and power. Book Detail : Author : Gary E. Kessler Pages : 656 pages Publisher : Cengage Learning Language : ISBN-10 : 1285874331 ISBN-13 : 9781285874333   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle,

The Fundamentals of Ethics By : Russ Shafer-Landau READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In The Fundamentals of Ethics, Fifth Edition, author Russ Shafer-Landau employs a uniquely engaging writing style to introduce students to the essential ideas of moral philosophy. Offering more comprehensive coverage of the good life, normative ethics, and metaethics than any other text of itskind, this book also addresses issues that are often omitted from other texts, such as the doctrine of doing and allowing, the doctrine of double effect, ethical particularism, the desire-satisfaction theory of well-being, moral error theory, and Ross's theory of prima facie duties. Shafer-Landaucarefully reconstructs and analyzes dozens of arguments in depth, at a level that is understandable to students with no prior philosophical background. Book Detail : Author : Russ Shafer-Landau Pages : 432 pages Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA Language : ISBN-10 : 0190058315 ISBN-13 : 9780190

Utilitarianism By : John Stuart Mill READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This expanded edition of John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism includes the text of his 1868 speech to the British House of Commons defending the use of capital punishment in cases of aggravated murder. The speech is significant both because its topic remains timely and because its arguments illustrate the applicability of the principle of utility to questions of large-scale social policy. Book Detail : Author : John Stuart Mill Pages : 71 pages Publisher : Hackett Publishing Company Language : eng ISBN-10 : 087220605X ISBN-13 : 9780872206052   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Aesthetics: Lectures on Fine Art, Vol 1: Introduction & Parts 1-2 By : Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Pages : 640 pages Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0198238169 ISBN-13 : 9780198238164   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art By : Serge Guilbaut READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "A provocative interpretation of the political and cultural history of the early cold war years. . . . By insisting that art, even art of the avant-garde, is part of the general culture, not autonomous or above it, he forces us to think differently not only about art and art history but about society itself."?New York Times Book Review Book Detail : Author : Serge Guilbaut Pages : 288 pages Publisher : University of Chicago Press Language : ISBN-10 : 0226310396 ISBN-13 : 9780226310398   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Art History Volume 2 By : Marilyn Stokstad READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "The most student-friendly, contextual, and inclusive survey is now personalized, digital, and mobile for today's students." "Art History 5th edition" continues to balance formal analysis with contextual art history in order to engage a diverse student audience. Authors Marilyn Stokstad and Michael Cothren- both scholars as well as teachers- share a common vision that survey courses should be filled with as much enjoyment as learning, and that they should foster an enthusiastic, as well as an educated, public for the visual arts. This revision is the strongest and most comprehensive learning program for measuring student progress and improving student success in attaining the outcomes and goals of the art history survey course. Not only does the text address four overarching goals of the survey course, the new MyArtsLab further develops and reinforces these outcomes an

African-American Art: A Visual and Cultural History By : Lisa E. Farrington READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : African-American Art: A Visual and Cultural History offers a current and comprehensive history that contextualizes black artists within the framework of American art as a whole. The first chronological survey covering all art forms from colonial times to the present to publish in over a decade, it explores issues of racial identity and representation in artistic expression, while also emphasizing aesthetics and visual analysis to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of African-American art that is informed but not entirely defined by racial identity. Through a carefully selected collection of creative works and accompanying analyses, the text also addresses crucial gaps in the scholarly literature, incorporating women artists from the beginning and including coverage of photography, crafts, and architecture in the nineteenth and twentieth ce

Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Global History, Volume I By : Fred S. Kleiner READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The 14TH EDITION of GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES provides you with a comprehensive, beautifully-illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions! Easy to read and understand, the fourteenth edition of the most widely-read art history book in the English language continues to evolve, providing a rich cultural backdrop for each of the covered periods and geographical locations, and incorporating new artists and art forms -- all reproduced according to the highest standards of clarity and color fidelity. A complete online environment, including all images and an eBook, is also available. The unique Scale feature will help you better visualize the actual size of the artworks shown in the book. A new timeline within each chapter, along with "The Big Picture" overviews at the end of every chapter, will help you review for exams.

Alex Rider: Secret Weapon: Seven Untold Adventures from the Life of a Teenaged Spy By : Anthony Horowitz READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A short story collection that expands the universe of teen spy Alex Rider with more thrilling action, espionage, and pulse-pounding heroics. Now in paperback! Inspired by Horowitz's millions of fans worldwide, Secret Weapon expands the world of Alex Rider with more thrilling action and pulse-pounding heroics. Follow Alex as he infiltrates a terrorist hideout in Afghanistan, fights to prevent an assassination attempt at a ski resort over Christmas, and much more! The #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider is back with more exciting, edge-of-your-seats adventures!A great introduction to readers' favorite super-spy, Secret Weapon contains a combination of new and previously published material. Book Detail : Author : Anthony Horowitz Pages : 336 pages Publisher : Puffin Books Language : ISBN-10 : 052551578X ISBN-13 : 9780

Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation By : Gareth Hinds READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In a thrilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe s best-known works, acclaimed artist-adapter Gareth Hinds translates Poe's dark genius into graphic-novel format. It is true that I am nervous. But why will you say that I am mad? In "The Cask of Amontillado," a man exacts revenge on a disloyal friend at carnival, luring him into catacombs below the city. In "The Masque of the Red Death," a prince shielding himself from plague hosts a doomed party inside his abbey stronghold. A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, faced with a swinging blade and swarming rats, can t see his tormentors in "The Pit and the Pendulum," and in "The Tell-Tale Heart," a milky eye and a deafening heartbeat reveal the effects of conscience and creeping madness. Alongside these tales are visual interpretations of three poems "The Raven," "Th

M Is for Magic By : Neil Gaiman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Stories to delight, enchant, and surprise you. Bestselling author and master storyteller Neil Gaiman here presents a breathtaking collection of tales that may chill or amuse readers?but always embrace the unexpected. Collection includes: "The Case of the Four and Twenty Blackbirds," "Troll Bridge," "Don't Ask Jack," "How to Sell the Ponti Bridge," "October in the Chair," "Chivalry," "The Price," "How to Talk to Girls at Parties," "Sunbird," "The Witch's Headstone," "Instructions" Book Detail : Author : Neil Gaiman Pages : 278 pages Publisher : HarperAudio Language : eng ISBN-10 : B000TD15SY ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Lives of Saints By : Leigh Bardugo READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Enter the world of the Grishaverse and Shadow and Bone, soon to be a Netflix original series!Dive into the epic world of international bestselling author Leigh Bardugo with this beautifully illustrated replica of The Lives of Saints, the Istorii Sankt'ya, featuring tales of saints drawn from the beloved novels and beyond. Out of the pages of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, from the hands of Alina Starkov to yours, the Istorii Sankt'ya is a magical keepsake from the Grishaverse.These tales include miracles and martyrdoms from familiar saints like Sankta Lizabeta of the Roses and Sankt Ilya in Chains, to the strange and obscure stories of Sankta Ursula, Sankta Maradi, and the Starless Saint.This beautiful collection includes stunning full-color illustrations of each story. Book Detail : Author : Leigh Bardugo Pages : 121 pages Publisher : Orion Children's Books Language : eng ISBN-10 : 151

M Is for Magic By : Neil Gaiman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a breathtaking collection of tales for younger readers that may chill or amuse, but that always embrace the unexpected: Humpty Dumpty's sister hires a private detective to investigate her brother's death.A teenage boy who has trouble talking to girls finds himself at a rather unusual party.A boy raised in a graveyard makes a discovery, and confronts the much more troubling world of the living. Book Detail : Author : Neil Gaiman Pages : 272 pages Publisher : HarperTrophy (An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) Language : en-US ISBN-10 : 0061186473 ISBN-13 : 9780061186479   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

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