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Report copyright infringementby Philip Eugene Howard (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is imp...

Once Upon a Nashville Night: The Story of Mr. Harvey's Nativity Scene

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Report copyright infringementby L. a. Wilson (Author)"Everyone who remembers Nashville's Nativity scene will enjoy hearing about the people who made it happen and learning about how it came to be. I couldn't put it down." -Fred Harvey III, grandson of Fred Harvey Sr."A thoughtfully crafted exploration of a fondly remembered moment in Nashville's history." -Bonnie Seymour, registrar and assistant curator of the Nashville ParthenonFrom 1953 through 1967, Nashville's Centennial Park hosted a Nat...

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Report copyright infringementby Eliza Smith (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important en...

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Report copyright infringementby H. St Thackeray (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is importan...

Uncovering Ancient Wisdom: The hidden links between the Pyramids and Native American Ways

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Report copyright infringementby Bearcloud Berry (Author)Bearcloud, the extraordinary author and visionary behind "Indigenous Insights Reveal Secrets of the Pyramids," has taken the world on an unparalleled journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and mysticism. His work serves as a bridge between the Native American and Egyptian cultures, revealing profound insights about our spiritual journey on Earth.In his book, Bearcloud shares a series of visions that have led him to uncover hidden secre...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Coe (Author)SURVIVORS OF A FUTURE THAT NEVER HAPPENED - a cultural review, 1974-1994 is a collection of eighteen articles and essays, some previously published in Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, American Theater magazine, and Tricycle: the Buddhist Review, by Robert Coe, a journalist, author, award-winning playwright, and screenwriter. Coe shares an affinity for the brilliant, the outlandish, the contested, and the ignored. These chapters can be read a...

Gustav Klimt Planner 2026: The Kiss Daily Organizer (12 Months) Romantic Gold Art Nouveau Painting Austrian Art Monthly Scheduler

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Report copyright infringementby Shy Panda Press (Author)Gustav Klimt Planner 2026 (The Kiss) Schedule Each Appointment and Stay Organized in 2026!Would you like to: - See your schedule at a glance?- Have a clear overview of your to-do list?Then look no further...This beautiful Daily Planner 2026 lets you keep track of everything you care about.Get This 2026 Monthly Planner and Start Organizing Your LifeThis stylish agenda scheduler will make things easy. Take back control of your time, to do...

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Report copyright infringementby Hugh MacMillan (Author)Explore the timeless wonders of ancient Rome with Hugh Macmillan's "Roman Mosaics: Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood." This meticulously prepared edition invites you to journey through the heart of Italy, uncovering the rich tapestry of Roman history and culture. Macmillan, acting as your guide, delves into the captivating descriptions of Rome and its surrounding areas, revealing the city's enduring allure. Ideal for those fascina...

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Report copyright infringementby Louis A. Shore (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important e...

Perfection in the Market Place: a Handbook for the Use of Tertiaries

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Report copyright infringementby National Congress of the Third Order of (Created by), Francis N. Comp Wendell (Created by), Regis Ryan (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyrigh...

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Report copyright infringementby R. P. Noble (Author)""A Guide to Water Color Painting"" is a comprehensive instructional book on the art of watercolor painting, written by R.P. Noble and originally published in 1850. The book covers a wide range of topics related to watercolor painting, including the history and theory of the medium, the materials and tools used in watercolor painting, and step-by-step instructions for creating various watercolor techniques and effects. The book also includes...

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Report copyright infringementby Cristina Berna (Author), Eric Thomsen (Author)Koho Shoda or Kan Shoda, also sometimes identified as Hiroshima Koho, was born in Kanda, Tokyo in 1871, as the second son of Yasushi Shoda, a former vassal of the Shogunate, and died 1946. Perhaps. In the words of the art dealer Dieter Wanczura, Artelino, Koho Shoda is one of several shin hanga artists about whom surprisingly little is known.Koho Shoda was a student of prominent woodblock print artist Ogata Gekko (1...

The First Sunrise: Australian Aboriginal Myths

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Report copyright infringementby Ainslie Roberts (Illustrator), Charles P. Mountford (Author)The First Sunrise is a companion volume to The Dreamtime and The Dawn of Time; two books which have been one of the greatest publishing successes of recent years. The concept of those two books - and of The First Sunrise - was developed through an association between the famous ethnologist Charles Mountford and the artist Ainslie Roberts.Both men have an intimate knowledge of the Australian outback. Mr...

Creating the Future: Art & Los Angeles in the 1970s

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Fallon (Author)Conceived as a challenge to long-standing conventional wisdom, Creating the Future is a work of social history/cultural criticism that examines the premise that the progress of art in Los Angeles ceased during the 1970s--after the decline of the Ferus Gallery, the scattering of its stable of artists (Robert Irwin, Ed Kienholz, Ed Moses, Ed Rusha and others), and the economic struggles throughout the decade--and didn't resume until sometim...

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Report copyright infringementby Harry B. Wehle (Author)Fifty Drawings By Francisco Goya is a book that showcases fifty of the most stunning and powerful drawings by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Compiled by Harry B. Wehle, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Goya's work and features some of his most iconic pieces, including his famous ""Black Paintings."" Each drawing is accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Goya's arti...

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Report copyright infringementby Raffaello Borghini (Author), Lloyd Ellis Jr (Translator)Raffaello Borghini's Il Riposo (1584) is the most widely known Florentine document on the subject of the Counter-Reformation content of religious paintings. Despite its reputation as an art-historical text, this is the first English-language translation of Il Riposo to be published. A distillation of the art gossip that was a feature of the Medici Grand Ducal court, Borghini's treatise puts forth simple cr...

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Report copyright infringementby Gleeson White (Author)Explore the enchanting world of "Children's Books and Their Illustrators," a timeless study by Gleeson White. This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the captivating history of illustrated books for children, a subject that bridges art history and children's literature. Discover the evolution of book illustration through insightful analysis and a celebration of the artists who brought these stories to life. From classic design...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew L. Jenks (Author)What did it mean to be Russian as the imperial era gave way to Soviet rule? Andrew Jenks turns to a unique art form produced in the village of Palekh to investigate how artists and craftsmen helped to reshape Russian national identity. Russia in a Box follows the development of Palekh art over two centuries as it adapted to dramatic changes in the Russian nation.As early as the sixteenth century, the peasant "masters" of Palekh painted r...

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Report copyright infringementby Catherine Powell-Warren (Author)This captivating study of the life and career of Maria Sibylla Merian focuses on her artistic output and accomplishments. The career and achievements of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) are well-documented. A pioneering artist and scientist, she spent much of her life innovating across various mediums and disciplines. Her curiosity was so strong that it led her on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to South America ...

Transition Cinema: Political Filmmaking and the Argentine Left since 1968

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Stites Mor (Author)In May of 1976, documentary filmmaker and proclaimed socialist Raymundo Gleyzer mysteriously disappeared in Buenos Aires. Like many political activists, Gleyzer was the target of a brutalizing military junta that had recently assumed power. Amazingly, within a few decades, leftist filmmakers would be celebrated as intellectual vanguards in this same city. In Transition Cinema, Jessica Stites Mor documents the critical role filmmakers,...

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Report copyright infringementby Erika Hughes (Author)Through an examination of children's and youth plays and performances about the Holocaust from Germany, Israel, and the United States, this book offers an entirely new way of looking at the vital role of youth performance in coping with the legacy of historical tragedy. As the first book-length critical examination of this subject, Holocaust Memory and Youth Performance considers plays that are produced by major theatre companies alongside...

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Report copyright infringementby Don Weller (Author), Shel Weinstein (Foreword by) Dimensions: 1.57 x 14.88 x 13.62 IN Publication Date: November 30, 2018

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothy Davis Cox (Author)Seven children were born to a poor couple in Ohio. The father was a Civil War veteran dubbed "The Major" who spent his time telling war stories and playing his coronet in the village band. The mother was a quiet hardworking housewife who took in washing, held the family together, and died at age 43. The children all attended the local school. The family wasn't remarkable except the oldest son, Carl, who exhibited an ability to draw. Th...

Breaking Taboo - Recalling the Spirit of Leigh Bowery's London

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Report copyright infringementby Biba Bibitch (Author)In that mid-80s moment, between the Blitz Kids and the Acid apocalypse, London's underground lit a final fuse.From the ruins of punk and the shimmer of glam came a queer eruption of style, sex and surreal spectacle. At the centre was Leigh Bowery and his club Taboo, but the spirit belonged to many.In Breaking Taboo, 22 voices channel the rise and devastating fall of this new generation of artists and visionaries for whom identity was perfor...

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Report copyright infringementby Philippe Thiebaut (Author)Gustav Klimt's visionary talent comes alive in this sumptuous book that features 90 impeccably reproduced works including 6 stunningly detailed fold-out spreads. This stunning volume offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Klimt's artistry through iconic works such as The Kiss, The Three Ages of Woman, Judith I, and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. These large-scale fold-outs reveal intricate details, transforming the bo...

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Report copyright infringementby Bernard Berenson (Author)North Italian Painters of the Renaissance, part of Bernard Berenson's acclaimed "Italian Painters of the Renaissance" series, delves into the artistic achievements of Northern Italy during one of history's most vibrant cultural periods. Berenson, a leading art critic of his time, offers insights into the distinctive styles, techniques, and contributions of painters from regions such as Venice, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. This volume p...

Worlding Love, Gender, and Care: Shigeko Kubota's Sexual Healing

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Report copyright infringementby Franziska Koch (Author)Shigeko Kubota's pioneering video Sexual Healing (1998) presents an ambivalent take on her disabled husband Nam June Paik in physical therapy. Accompanied by Marvin Gaye's titular pop song, it considers love, sex, and care in old age within the much-debated field of Fluxus collaborations, and its ideal of working together as equals when fusing life and art. Worlding Love, Gender, and Care delves into the four decades of Kubota and Paik's ...

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Report copyright infringementby Eva Rem Hansen (Editor), Linn Halvorsrød (Editor)The Hannah Ryggen Triennale in Trondheim, Norway, honours renowned textile artist Hannah Ryggen (1894-1970). This year's edition, "Mater," focuses on motherhood and features contemporary artists exploring materiality and cultural identity. Text in English and Norwegian. The Hannah Ryggen Triennale is initiated and organized by Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum in Trondheim, Norway, and dedicated to the celebrate...

What Galileo Saw: Imagining the Scientific Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Lipking (Author)The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century has often been called a decisive turning point in human history. It represents, for good or ill, the birth of modern science and modern ways of viewing the world. In What Galileo Saw, Lawrence Lipking offers a new perspective on how to understand what happened then, arguing that artistic imagination and creativity as much as rational thought played a critical role in creating new visi...

The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World

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Report copyright infringementby Ben MacIntyre (Author)"For six days, it was the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London that riveted the world. . . . Macintyre's superb reconstruction restores it to vivid, complex life."--The Washington Post A thrilling tick-tock recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time--from the true-life espionage master and New York Times bestselling author of Operation Mincemeat and The Spy and the Traitor. "[Ben ...

Eaten by the Japanese: The Memoir of an Unknown Indian Prisoner of War

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Report copyright infringementby John Baptist Crasta (Author), Richard Crasta (Author)As far as we know, this is the only surviving full-length memoir by an Indian Prisoner of War of the Japanese of an important but mostly hidden story of World War II: how Indian soldiers in the British Indian Army became Prisoners of War and were shipped by their Japanese captors in "torture ships" to New Britain and New Guinea, and how a fraction of them, including the author, survived 3 1/2 years of horrifi...

Metropolis: A History of the City, Humankind's Greatest Invention - Paperback

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by Ben Wilson (Author)In a captivating tour of cities famous and forgotten, acclaimed historian Ben Wilson tells the glorious, millennia-spanning story how urban living sparked humankind's greatest innovations. "A towering achievement.... Reading this book is like visiting an exhilarating city for the first time--dazzling." --The Wall Street Journal During the two hundred millennia of humanity's existence, nothing has shaped us more profoundly than the city. From their very beginnings, citie...