This volume brings together over 25 scholarly essays, reviews and shorter contributions by Peter Hecht, preceded by an introduction on what he thinks his life in art history has taught him.
Amassing wisdom from as early as the 5th century B.C.E. to the modern day has produced an intensely profound, yet simple and straight to the point collection of quotes from the greatest minds all over the world: from speakers, philosophers, authors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more. It is like having an entire library of wisdom contained within a single book. Below are just a few of the great minds included in this collection:
Aristotle, T...
Ever wanted to enjoy a nice board game on a rainy day without some awful family member cheating or tipping the table over in anger?
Let me tell you all about solo board gaming, it's real, and it's brilliant!
Embark on a journey through the world of modern board games. A world where you can explore far off galaxies, plunge through dangerous dungeons, save the planet from destruction or raise cows and harvest crops on your very own dream farm.
I...
The Catholicpunk Manifesto is a call to arms, or rather, a call to pens, paintbrushes, and video cameras, for creative Catholics to take up St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe's call to infiltrate pop culture and help alleviate the ills that pervade contemporary society. St. Maximilian saw back in the 1920s how the use of cinema, radio, and mass-market books was corrupting society. He thought that those same tools could be used as a force to counter th...
One Christmas Eve, a reindeer gets lost in the snow.
Now she must find her way home but the clock is ticking.
If she's not home by nightfall, she'll miss her chance to pull Santa's sleigh.
To make matters worse, lurking in the snow is a polar bear. And he's VERY hungry...
Can the reindeer escape the bear and make it home in time to deliver everyone's presents?
Children everywhere will love this thrilling, heart-warming tale of friendship and c...
Skills to Success' will be helpful for an individual to Respect the self, Know the selves, Use the resources, Relate with one another in a healthier way, Have positive attitude, Balance emotions with intellect, Have responsibility, Be productive and Attain success with the real values of life. It may also refine the thirst of Success in life.
This fascinating book presents the first biography of Helen Coombe, a woman admired not only for her artistic skill, but also for her intellect, personality and wit. It reveals her family background and education, her place in the Arts and Crafts Movement and her outstanding artistic output.
John Carr of York (1723 âEUR" 1807) was one of the most prolific and significant architects of the eighteenth century, with an output of over 400 designs, most of which were executed. His designs vary from simple gateways through to the grandest schemes, such as that for the palatial hospital at Oporto in Portugal, Harewood House and village in Yorkshire, and Basildon Park in Berkshire.
The events in this book rocked my world to its core.
The experiences in this book made me question what was really real.
Certain perfectly timed events would occur in my life at just the precise moments that could not be just easily explained away by being coincidences - just the sheer multitude of them would put even the greatest skeptic's faith to the test.
Have you ever wondered about the wonders of the universe and if there could b...
Savoureux Sans Sel: L'Art de la Cuisine Faible en Sodium" est le fruit de la passion de Paul Lefevre, chef et expert en nutrition, pour une alimentation saine et équilibrée.
Dans ce livre, Paul vous invite à explorer le monde des saveurs en dehors du sel, en présentant des alternatives et des techniques qui permettent de réduire la teneur en sodium sans compromettre le goût.
Ce livre n'est pas juste une collection de recettes, mais un vo...
Italy has perhaps the greatest concentration of important buildings in the history of western civilization. Follow a young architect on a journey to see these historic places after years of study at the university. Using a rail pass, the author traveled from the far north of Italy to the southern coast of Sicily, visiting many cities and towns known for remarkable buildings, gardens, and urban cores. This highly illustrated diary combines fiel...
Discover the enchanting journey of twelve-year-old Ava and her younger brother Noah as they embark on a remarkable adventure guided by the timeless wisdom of 'Find your light and hold it tight.' Within these pages, you'll join them in unraveling the mysteries of the tree spirits known as Munes, first encountered by the American seascape artist Frederick Waugh, affectionately called 'The Wizard, ' on Monhegan Island, Maine back in 1914.
Embar...
La manipulation mentale, un concept à la fois complexe et inquiétant, fait référence à l'ensemble des techniques et stratagèmes utilisés par des individus ou des groupes pour influencer et contrôler la pensée, les émotions, voire les actions d'autrui, souvent dans un but malveillant ou égoïste. Cette description explore les mécanismes, les manifestations et les conséquences de la manipulation mentale, tout en soulignant l'importance de la vigi...
La PNL, ou Programmation Neuro-Linguistique, est une approche fascinante qui offre des outils puissants pour améliorer la communication, la compréhension de soi, et la réalisation des objectifs. Cette description vous guidera à travers les bases de la PNL, idéale pour les débutants qui souhaitent explorer cette discipline captivante.
Qu'est-ce que la PNL ?
La PNL est une méthode qui étudie comment les individus pensent, communiquent, et ag...
The Bridegroom King is Calling You
He knows everything about you, and He wants you to know Him-Father God, Son Jesus, and Holy Spirit-deeply and intimately. Yvonne Allen shares the progression of her transformation with God from outsider to insider to servant to friend to daughter and, at last, as His beloved bride! Journey with her from her Catholic childhood in Bombay, India, to her adolescence, salvation, and beginning her career in Canada...
The Bridegroom King is Calling You
He knows everything about you, and He wants you to know Him-Father God, Son Jesus, and Holy Spirit-deeply and intimately. Yvonne Allen shares the progression of her transformation with God from outsider to insider to servant to friend to daughter and, at last, as His beloved bride! Journey with her from her Catholic childhood in Bombay, India, to her adolescence, salvation, and beginning her career in Canada...
In ancient africa, myths helped people try to make sense of the world around them. There are different types of african myths, some try to explain the origin of things, others speak of heroes who had supernatural abilities, and other stories are told to caution the people and show them how to behave well. The people told and retold these stories through different generations until they came to be held as the truth.
This book focuses on some of...
Words matter. Do the words you release accurately reflect your position in Christ?
Written for committed Christians who genuinely love God and desire to worship Him in spirit and in truth, this book examines whether some of what the mainstream has billed as worship music might not be worship at all. Well-meaning believers regularly sing songs written by songwriters or worship leaders and sung by the masses. But do those words accurately refl...
Jack Castle, private eye, is looking forward to a quiet day fishing on the river Thames, while evading his debt collectors. Last month's bills were covered by a generous fee from a wealthy client for finding an antique jade rabbit figurine. His current client is an eccentric lady, who has lost her prize winning Khao Manee cat and is paying Jack a big retainer to cover his expenses for the next month.
But Jack Castle's luck may have finally ra...
Une rupture peut être l'une des expériences les plus déchirantes de la vie, mais c'est aussi une opportunité de croissance personnelle et de redécouverte de soi. Voici quelques conseils pour surmonter cette période difficile avec grâce et résilience.
La première étape est d'accepter vos émotions. Permettez-vous de ressentir la tristesse, la colère, la confusion et même le soulagement si c'est approprié. Cela fait partie du processus de guéri...
