Inside an art gallery, it is easy to forget that the paintings there are the end products of a process involving not only creative inspiration, but also plenty of physical and logistical details. It is these "cruder," more mundane aspects of a painter's daily routine that motivated Brooklyn artist Joe Fig to embark almost ten years ago on a highly unorthodox, multilayered exploration of the working life of the professional artist. Determined to ground his research in the physical world, Fig began constructing a series of diorama-like miniature reproductions of the studios of modern art's most legendary painters, such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. A desire for firsthand references led Fig to approach contemporary artists for access to their studios. Armed with a camera and a self-made "Artist's Questionnaire," Fig began a journey through the workspaces of some of today's most exciting contemporary artists.
An entertaining, comprehensive, and science-based study of miracle claims Is the Shroud of Turin really the burial cloth of Jesus, produced by a miraculous burst of radiant energy at the moment of Resurrection? What happens at faith-healing services to provide apparently miraculous cures? Steering between the twin pillars of belief and disbelief, experienced paranormal investigator Joe Nickell examines these claims and more. Relying on his forty-plus years of experience in tracking down the solutions to mysteries, Nickell uses on-site examinations, lab experiments, and other detective methods to uncover the facts behind the most incredible claims. He evaluates the evidence in six major categories of miracle claims: miraculous images (such as "weeping" icons); magical relics (like the Shroud of Turin and the Holy Grail); miracle healings (at Lourdes or at the hands of healers like Benny Hinn); visionary experiences (including near-death experiences); saintly powers (such as stigmata); and "the devil's work" (such as demonic possession). Conveying the sense of adventure surrounding the investigation of any mystery, this is both entertaining reading and a comprehensive, science-based study of miracle claims.
Microsoft's flagship desktop application suite allows users to interact seamlessly over networks and now features many improvements over the previous version. This book teaches the reader how to get to grips with it as quickly as possible.
Microsoft Publisher is the leading "do-it-yourself" desktop- and online-publishing tool. People use Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, flyers, post. cards, and other materials they need for their business, volunteer interests, and personal use. The software comes pre-packaged with hundreds of templates and numerous wizards. The interface is similar to Word and Excel interfaces.
Programmers, managers, and advanced users alike will appreciate this concise, information-packed guide. The author recommends the tools that will make Oracle perform at its finest. The guide includes a detailed review of front-end add-ons and a listing of vendor information; plus, a glossary of both general and Oracle-specific terms.
Programmers, managers, and advanced users alike will appreciate this concise, information-packed guide to client/server database technology with Sybase SQL Server. PC Magazine columnist Joe Salemi recommends the tools that will make Sybase SQL Server perform at its finest, reviews front-end add-ons, and provides a listing vendor information and a complete glossary.
Part of the New Perspectives series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach and innovative technology to make learning Microsoft Access 2003 skills both meaningful and memorable for students. Updated to include the new features of Access 2003, the text begins with the basics such as queries, forms, and reports and moves on to more advanced topics, including advanced queries, macros, Visual Basic, and more.
Based on the highly successful A History of Western Society, Understanding Western Society: A Brief History captures students’ interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. Abridged by 30%, the narrative is paired with innovative pedagogy, designed to help students focus on significant developments as they read and review. An innovative, three-step end-of-Chapter study guide helps students master key facts and move toward synthesis. Read the preface.
* All the information needed to create professional-quality 3D animations and visual effects in Maya, the Alias * Wavefront/Silicon Graphics software used for special effects in movies such as Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings * Explains how to move a project from concept to completion-an ideal quick-start alternative to the fourteen volumes of official documentation * Covers everything from interface basics and modeling to animation, character setup, and effects * Concise tutorial allows the Maya user to learn by doing with the help of behind-the-scenes production examples from animated television programs * CD-ROM includes sample models, scripts, shaders, and textures
For a ten-year period prior to the Tiannamen massacre, China experienced an enormous influx of tourists. Then, following the events of July 1989, the number of tourists visiting China dropped sharply. Now, travelers are returning, and this survival kit guides them to the country's magnificent scenery, unique culture and fascinating historical sites.
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