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Art of the Slow Cooker: 80 Exciting New Recipes
by Andrew SchlossDelicious one pot recipes that simmer while you relax—slow cooked meals suitable for everyday and entertaining—includes photos. For the Art of the Slow Cooker, best-selling author Andrew Schloss has developed eighty recipes for soups, stews, succulent braises, vegetarian dishes—even desserts—that bring slow-cooked meals to new heights. Slow cooking gives a wonderful velvety texture to meatloaf, an incredible richness to Osso Buco Milanese, and bold and complex flavors to Curried Vegetables and Dal simmered in Indian spices. Each chapter offers recipes for both simple everyday meals and spectacular dishes perfect for entertaining. With cooking charts to help with timing, advice on finding the right slow cooker for every kitchen, and glorious color photographs throughout, the Art of the Slow Cooker will delight readers looking for easy and amazing meals.
Art, Annotated: The World's 500 Greatest Paintings Explained
by DKA stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints.Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created.Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy.In this art book, you will find:Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, color, technique, and symbolism.Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement.Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history.An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book.Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.
Art, Literature, and Passions of the Skies: Art, Literature, And Passions Of The Skies (Analecta Husserliana #112)
by Anna Teresa TymienieckaFlashes of lightning, resounding thunder, gloomy fog, brilliant sunshine...these are the life manifestations of the skies. The concrete visceral experiences that living under those skies stir within us are the ground for individual impulses, emotions, sentiments that in their interaction generate their own ever-changing clouds. While our intellect concentrates on the discovery of our cosmic position, on the architecture of the universe, our imagination is informed by the gloomy vapors, the glimmers of fleeting light, and the glory of the skies. Reconnoitering from the soil of human life and striving towards the infinite, the elan of imagination gets caught up in the clouds of the skies. There in that dimness, sensory receptivity, dispositions, emotions, passionate strivings, yearnings, elevations gather and propagate. From the "Passions of the Skies" spring innermost intuitions that nourish literature and the arts.
ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History
by Jennifer DasalA wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcastWe're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.
ArtSpeak: A Guide To Contemporary Ideas, Movements, And Buzzwords, 1945 To The Present (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Robert AtkinsThe leading lexicon of contemporary art returns in an expanded, full-color third edition and is now available for the first time as an ebook.An indispensable guide for art-world neophytes and seasoned professionals alike, the best-selling ArtSpeak returns in a revised and expanded third edition, illustrated in full color. Nearly 150 alphabetical entries-30 of them new to this edition-explain the who, what, where, and when of postwar and contemporary art. These concise mini-essays on the key terms of the art world are written with wit and common sense by veteran critic Robert Atkins. More than eighty images, most in color, illustrate key works of the art movements discussed, making ArtSpeak a visual reference, as well as a textual one. A timeline traces world and art-world events from 1945 to the present day, and a single-page ArtChart provides a handy overview of the major art movements in that period.
Arte anotado (Art, Annotated): La historia del arte en 500 obras
by DKTranspórtate a una galería de arte en este recorrido por más de 3000 años de pintura, escultura y grabados. Lleno de información e imágenes, y organizado cronológicamente, este libro de arte presenta una exquisita recopilación de las obras más importantes de todo el mundo, acompañadas de anotaciones y análisis detallados que te ayudarán a comprender el simbolismo de cada de una de ellas y su contexto histórico.¡Aprende cómo Miguel Ángel pintó desnudos, qué es el cubismo o de dónde vino la abstracción y disfruta observando las imágenes de tus pinturas y esculturas favoritas!Pasa sus páginas y prepárate para descubrir: Obras realizadas por más 450 artistas de todo el mundo y de culturas diferentes, pertenecientes a diferentes períodos y movimientos artísticos.La composición, el color, la técnica y el simbolismo de cada una de ellas.Imágenes grandes que reproducen cada detalle de manera brillante, acompañadas de explicaciones y comentarios que te ayudarán a entenderlas mejor.Una sección con todos los autores de las obras que aparecen a lo largo del libroContempla frescos del antiguo Egipto, descifra las pistas visuales de La última cena de Leonardo da Vinci y descubre qué inspiró a Louise Bourgeois y Banksy en este libro de consulta visual. Una fuente de inspiración inigualable para todo amante del arte que busca seguir aprendiendo sobre la historia del arte universal.---------------------------------------------------A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created.Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find:Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, color, technique, and symbolism.Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement.Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history.A 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book. Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers.
Artful Dodging: Painless Techniques for Avoiding Anyone Anytime
by Jeanne MartinetA lighthearted and indispensable guide to gracefully side-stepping anyone, by the author of The Art of MinglingWhether you're dodging an overbearing boss, the chatty guy next to you on an overcrowded flight, your least favorite client, your least favorite parent, or anyone else, this lighthearted, indispensable guide will show you how to make a seamless, effective escape.The perfect guide for our over-committed, hectic times, Artful Dodging puts an end to all those feeble excuses no one ever believes. It banishes, once and for all, the notion of an invitation you can't refuse. In an almost Kryptonite-like fashion, it helps to break the vice of social obligation that has so many of us in its grip. Yes, it's true: Artful Dodging can set you free.Topics include: the pros and cons of using a Classic Excuse * mastering the Duck and Cover * using voice mail, Call Waiting, and other telephone techniques * emergency escape tactics * flattery, melodrama, and other dodging diversions * vanishing into thin air * and much more.For everyone who's mastered the art of making friends and now needs to improve at shaking them, Artful Dodging comes to the rescue, with humor, smarts, and a great exit line.
Artful Truths: The Philosophy of Memoir
by Helena de BresOffers a philosophical perspective on the nature and value of writing a memoir. Artful Truths offers a concise guide to the fundamental philosophical questions that arise when writing a literary work about your own life. Bringing a philosopher’s perspective to a general audience, Helena de Bres addresses what a memoir is, how the genre relates to fiction, memoirists’ responsibilities to their readers and subjects, and the question of why to write a memoir at all. Along the way, she delves into a wide range of philosophical issues, including the nature of the self, the limits of knowledge, the idea of truth, the obligations of friendship, the relationship between morality and art, and the question of what makes a life meaningful. Written in a clear and conversational style, it offers a resource for those who write, teach, and study memoirs, as well as those who love to read them. With a combination of literary and philosophical knowledge, de Bres takes the many challenges directed at memoirists seriously, while ultimately standing in defense of a genre that, for all its perplexities—and maybe partly because of them—continually proves to be both beloved and valuable.
Arthur M. Sackler COLLOQUIA OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: Self-Organized Complexity in the Physical, Biological, and Social Sciences
by Engineering National Academies of SciencesThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health. <P><P>Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
Arthur M.Sackler COLLOQUIA OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: Neural Signaling
by National Academy of ScienceThe National Academies Press (NAP)--publisher for the National Academies--publishes more than 200 books a year offering the most authoritative views, definitive information, and groundbreaking recommendations on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health.<P><P> Our books are unique in that they are authored by the nation's leading experts in every scientific field.
Arthur Murray's Popularity Book
by Arthur MurrayFirst published in 1944, The Popularity Book is a vintage guidebook full of wise and wonderful advice on living well, building poise and maintaining fulfilling relationships. Drawn from books, testimonials and magazines from the World War II era, this book shows the forthright common sense and romanticism of the “Greatest Generation”, a generation inspired by debonair role models such as Clark Gable, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. As relevant today as it was in the 1940s, The Popularity Book offers counsel on being an unforgettably great date, devising a game-plan for making a man propose marriage, and pointers how to be charming. Compiled and originally published by Arthur Murray, who famously said he could teach anyone who could walk how to dance, it also features his iconic step-by-step footprint instructions on how to Samba, Fox Trot and Rumba divinely!
Arthurian Drama: An Anthology (Routledge Library Editions: Arthurian Literature)
by Alan LupackThis anthology reproduces six plays based on stories of King Arthur from a variety of periods. Originally published in 1991, it offers a comprehensive discussion of Arthurian Drama in introduction and also provides an appendix listing printed scripts in English that address Arthurian legend.
Arthurian Legend in the Seventeenth Century (Routledge Library Editions: Arthurian Literature)
by Roberta Florence BrinkleyThe study of the Arthurian legend in the 1600s has revealed almost no romance; the stories are more about the truth of Arthur’s existence and his exploits, with influence due to political bearing of the royalty versus parliament at the time. This fascinating study elucidates the differences between the stories of the seventeenth century and those more well-known now and looks at the development of the literature in line with the political climate and its links with Arthurian prophecy and lineage. Originally published 1932 and again in 1967.
Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future: An Ecosystem Perspective on the Ethics of AI and Emerging Digital Technologies (SpringerBriefs in Research and Innovation Governance)
by Bernd Carsten StahlThis open access book proposes a novel approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics. AI offers many advantages: better and faster medical diagnoses, improved business processes and efficiency, and the automation of boring work. But undesirable and ethically problematic consequences are possible too: biases and discrimination, breaches of privacy and security, and societal distortions such as unemployment, economic exploitation and weakened democratic processes. There is even a prospect, ultimately, of super-intelligent machines replacing humans. The key question, then, is: how can we benefit from AI while addressing its ethical problems?This book presents an innovative answer to the question by presenting a different perspective on AI and its ethical consequences. Instead of looking at individual AI techniques, applications or ethical issues, we can understand AI as a system of ecosystems, consisting of numerous interdependent technologies, applications and stakeholders. Developing this idea, the book explores how AI ecosystems can be shaped to foster human flourishing. Drawing on rich empirical insights and detailed conceptual analysis, it suggests practical measures to ensure that AI is used to make the world a better place.
Artificial Intelligence: Everything you need to know about the coming AI. A Ladybird Expert Book (The Ladybird Expert Series #27)
by Michael Wooldridge'I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think?' Alan Turing (1950)Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series.This book is for everyone living in the age of Artificial Intelligence. And this is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of the most important conversations of our time . . . Written by computer scientist Michael Wooldridge, Artificial Intelligence chronicles the development of intelligent machines, from Turing's dream of machines that think, to today's digital assistants like Siri and Alexa. AI is not something that awaits us in the future. Inside you'll learn how we have come to rely on embedded AI software and what a world of ubiquitous AI might look like.What's inside?- The British mathematician Alan Turing- Can machines 'understand'?- Logical and Behavioural AI- The reality of AI today- AI tomorrow- And much more . . . For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.
Artillery of the Napoleonic Wars: Volume I - Field Artillery, 1792-1815 (Napoleonic Library)
by Kevin F. KileyA comprehensive military history reference book exploring all aspects of the artillery used during the Napoleonic Wars.Napoleon began his military career as an artillery cadet and artillery played a fundamental part in all his great battles. Until the Napoleonic Wars artillery had been seen merely as a supporting arm to the infantry, but Napoleon changed everything. He massed his guns in huge batteries to blast holes in his opponent’s line. He even used the artillery to charge the enemy, the gunners galloping up to the enemy to open fire at pointblank range.Napoleon’s opponents did not all follow suit, choosing other tactical deployments. As a result, the Napoleonic era, more than any that preceded or followed it, was one of fascinating artillery maneuvers and critical actions that changed the course of many of the key battles. As the Prussian Field Marshal Blucher once observed, “Against Napoleon you needed guns – and lots of them!”The Napoleonic Wars was also a time of innovation, with the introduction of shrapnel shells and military rockets. This book will examine the artillery arms of all sides from ‘muzzle to butt plate’. As well as the significant artillerymen of the period, the scientists, and innovators, military and civilian—individuals such as Robins, Belidor, Gribeauval and his colleagues, Maritz, Liechtenstein and his collaborators, as well as the du Teil brothers – will all be examined, as will the important battles and sieges, significant memoirs and documents, and artillery terms that soon became part of the military lexicon.Written by the renowned historian Kevin F. Kiley, this will be the definitive book on the subject and will cover all aspects of artillery in the Napoleonic Wars.“This is a wonderfully complete induction into the details of Napoleonic Artillery. As well as defining some of the archaic terms associated with the art of gunnery (note; point blank is not what we mostly believe it to be) it provides background to the careers of the key characters in the science. The book contains many excellent technical drawings to explain, sketches and images to inform and data tables in the appendix to which to refer. Overall, it is an indispensable aid to understanding the artillery of the period.” —Michael McCarthy, battlefield guide
Artist's Block Cured!: 201 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
by Linda Krall Amy RunyenHere are a multitude of ways to help you move outside your comfort zone and into the realm of heightened creativity for when you need an inspiration boost.Beginning and advanced artists alike have experienced “artist’s block” at some point in their endeavors. Now artists can turn to this book in their time of need. Artist’s Block Cured! provides a stimulating array of ideas for beating blank canvas syndrome and conquering other creative ailments. Broken down into six color-coded categories, beginners will find activities, lessons, quizzes, and inspiration from the Masters to help jumpstart creativity. Written by creative thinker and illustrator Linda Krall and artist Amy Runyen, this book is an effective and entertaining tool no artist should be without!Overcome your obstacles with six color-coded categories:Assignments—Creativity-boosting challenges and step-by-step projectsInspiration—Encouraging and stimulating suggestions for rethinking your artworkMental Exercises—Prompts for generating creative thoughtsExperiments in Media—Exercises and projects that use innovative materialsGames—Activities that encourage play and interactionArtist’s Spotlight—Valuable insight from experienced artists
Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist
by DKWhether you're trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artist's Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint.Starting with the basics such as observational skills and learning how to draw, Artist's Painting Techniques will guide you into working with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. Discover everything you need to know about tone, color, pattern, brushwork, and composition to create your own masterpieces with confidence. Learn a range of key watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting techniques, including laying a flat wash, painting fur, and creating impasto sculptural effects. Embark on exciting artistic exercises and projects to discover your style and grow as an artist.Follow the fully illustrated step-by-step guides and get inspiring advice and encouragement from practicing artists. Kickstart your creativity and develop your own style with Artist's Painting Techniques.
Artist's Photo Reference - Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds: Reflections, Textures And Backgrounds (Artist's Photo Reference)
by Gary GreeneThere's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds. This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease.You will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including: • the textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, fruits, weathered wood and sand • man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery • breathtaking settings form deserts to meadows and mountains • reflections in calm, rough and rippling water • scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forestsThere are also six painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show you exactly how to get the most out of reference photos. Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide.
Artist's Watercolor Techniques: Discover How to Paint Landscapes, People and Still Lifes, and Develop Your Own Style
by DKWhether you are just starting out with watercolor painting or want to expand your skills and raise your art to the next level, this book has all the inspiration and practical know-how you'll need.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, this book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique—from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter—from landscapes to botanical illustration, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction—which examines the practical considerations of each topic and showcases numerous different approaches to try, with tutorials on achieving particular effects.Each technique and stylistic approach is demonstrated by a professional artist working on an original painting, which is photographed at different stages of development to give rare insights into the artistic process.Also featuring content dedicated to the use of watercolor in graphic illustration, as well as how to combine it with other painting and drawing media, Artist's Watercolor Techniques will help you challenge yourself, try new things, and grow as an artist.
Artists Communities: A Directory of Residencies that Offer time and Space for Creativity (Artists Communities: A Directory Of Residences That Offer Time And Spa Ser.)
by Robert Macneil The Alliance of Artists' CommunitiesThe bible of creative residency programs returns, with fresh information and new features for artists of all disciplines. More than 300 programs worldwide are described, with 95 leading communities featured in two-page spreads with photographs. The user-friendly layout allows for quick scans of facility descriptions, deadlines, fees, selection processes, odds of acceptance, special programs, and more. For artists seeking to boost their creativity in a fresh and inspiring setting, Artists' Communities is the definitive sourcebook.
Artists Who Changed History (DK History Changers)
by DKThis visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists.Inside this book on artists, you’ll find:-An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling-Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, lettersIn this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Artists Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world.
As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali
by Sreechinth C- Cerca de 500 citações - Muhammad Ali permanece como o maior boxeador peso-pesado que já competiu. Sua fala "Flutue como uma borboleta, ataque como uma abelha. As mãos não podem bater no que os olhos não veem" é considerada a citação mais famosa feita por qualquer boxeador ocidental. O livro As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali está repleto de citações sobre diferentes assuntos. Você pode considerar este livro uma coleção valiosa para o agora e para o futuro.O livro As Citações de um Boxeador: Palavras Contundentes de Muhammad Ali está repleto de citações sobre diferentes assuntos. Você pode considerar este livro uma coleção valiosa para o agora e para o futuro.
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: Birds & Books
by Neil Gower Alex Preston'Delightful . . . an original look at the literature inspired by Britain's birdlife' the Guardian, Best Nature Books of 2017'[The] pages light up with feathered magic' Evening StandardWhen Alex Preston was 15, he stopped being a birdwatcher. Adolescence and the scorn of his peers made him put away his binoculars, leave behind the nature reserves and the quiet companionship of his fellow birders. His love of birds didn't disappear though. Rather, it went underground, and he began birdwatching in the books that he read, creating his own personal anthology of nature writing that brought the birds of his childhood back to brilliant life. Looking for moments 'when heart and bird are one', Preston weaves the very best writing about birds into a personal narrative that is as much about the joy of reading and writing as it is about the thrill of wildlife. Beautifully illustrated and illuminated by the celebrated graphic artist Neil Gower, As Kingfishers Catch Fire is a book to love and to hold, to return to again and again, to marvel at the way that authors across the centuries have captured the endless grace and variety of birds. It will make you look at birds, at the world, in a newer, richer light.'A joyful and a wondrous book . . . Each bird illustrated by Gower in a mixture of gouache and watercolour that brings to mind both William Morris and Eric Ravilious' the Observer'I can see it under the Christmas tree of every family with a bird feeder and a copy of the RSPB Handbook . . . Preston captures his birds beautifully' The Times
As Kingfishers Catch Fire: Birds & Books
by Neil Gower Alex Preston'A magical book: an inimitable fusion of ornithology, literary anthology and autobiography.' Tom HollandWhen Alex Preston was 15, he stopped being a birdwatcher. Adolescence and the scorn of his peers made him put away his binoculars, leave behind the hides and the nature reserves and the quiet companionship of his fellow birders. His love of birds didn't disappear though. Rather, it went underground, and he began birdwatching in the books that he read, creating his own personal anthology of nature writing that brought the birds of his childhood back to brilliant life. Looking for moments 'when heart and bird are one', Preston weaves the very best writing about birds into a personal and eccentric narrative that is as much about the joy of reading and writing as it is about the thrill of wildlife. Moving from the 'high requiem' of Keats's nightingale to the crow-strewn sky at the end of Alan Garner's The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, from Ted Hughes's brooding 'Hawk in the Rain' to the giddy anthropomorphism of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull, this is a book that will make you look at birds, at the world, in a newer, richer light. Beautifully illustrated and illuminated by the celebrated graphic artist Neil Gower, As Kingfishers Catch Fire is a book to love and to hold, to return to again and again, to marvel at the way that authors across the centuries have captured the endless grace and variety of birds.'A joyful and a wondrous book' the Guardian