Publisher: Imagination Books
Vatican City Beauty Through Watercolors A wonderful collection of watercolor paintings of this beautiful city, showcasing the sublime and amazing sites through the beauty of the brush stroke...Get it now!
Music, psychology, and motherhood intertwine in simple activities that instill calm, inspire playfulness, and encourage communication between baby and parent. Let's be real: Caring for a baby can be exhaustingly tedious. Enter Vered Benhorin, musician, therapist, and mother of three. In What Do I Do with My Baby All Day?, Benhorin builds on the foundations of attachment theory and blends practical tools with research to teach parents how to develop a more gratifying relationship with their baby. With her guidance, parents will step into the present with their baby and truly enjoy one another using her easy, guided activities. From a baby buddha massage to babble boost (singing nonsense words), small "bubble moments" throughout the day provide a shared experience between parent and child that benefits both. These moments also have practical applications, like soothing the baby when they're fussy, making bedtime more effective, strengthening routines, and increasing communication and language. This book is a must-have for new parents everywhere. This audiobook includes music written and performed by the author.Show book
In this landmark collection, William T. Vollmann offers a kaleidoscopic retrospective of the visual artwork he has produced over four decades, with new commentary from Vollmann on his process, inspiration, and the many intersections with his writing. The celebrated author of over twenty-five books (among them the National Book Award–winning novel Europe Central; the seven-volume Rising Up and Rising Down, based on Vollmann's career as a war correspondent; and the two-volume climate change investigation Carbon Ideologies), Vollmann's equally ambitious and prolific career as a photographer, printmaker, and painter reflects the artist’s deep interest in people existing on the margins, a profound empathy for his subjects, and the humility and generosity to meet them on their terms. In Shadows of Love, Shadows of Loneliness, a series of essays commissioned especially for this book lays out Vollmann's views on what photographs can and should say, how he chooses what to represent (beauty, suffering, compassion, love, desire, ideology), thoughts on photographic consensuality, and any number of technical descriptions. Particularly useful for Vollmann fans and scholars are the cross-references between these artistic and photographic projects and his books.Show book
Unravel the Legacy: How War Films Shape and Reflect our World Ever wondered how the silver screen has mirrored the tumultuous pages of history? How does cinema capture the essence of wars that have torn apart nations and rebuilt them? Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day delves deep into the heart of war films, revealing the profound ways they have impacted society and been influenced by it in return. Take a journey back in time to the silent era, where the genre was born and cinema began its portrayal of war. Witness the transition from silent black-and-white portrayals to the technicolor epics of WWII, the emotional rawness of Vietnam War films, and the technological marvels of modern warfare movies. Along the way, explore the societal reflections, controversies, and ethical debates surrounding these films. But it's not just about the films. It's about the people they represent. How has cinema portrayed veterans, women, and minorities over the decades? How have war films aided in healing trauma or fanning the flames of protest? This book will provide answers, unraveling the intricate relationship between cinema and society. From the pioneers of the silent era to the groundbreaking directors of today, discover the stories behind the stories on the big screen. Dive into Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day to embark on an enlightening cinematic journey. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a history buff, or someone intrigued by the interplay of art and society, this book promises to captivate, inform, and inspire. Secure your passage to a deeper understanding of war films and their indelible mark on culture and consciousness.Show book
"Kids will love this fun, animated song video as they watch and sing-along with this classic children's song, “Who Built The Ark?” This well-known repetitive song is perfect to watch, sing, and follow along with especially on a rainy day. The animals board the ark two by two before Noah carefully shuts the door. This adorable video encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills they will need for the school years ahead. With this perfect combination of education and entertainment, kids and parents alike will watch “Who Built The Ark?” over and over again!Show book
In The Cruel Radiance, Susie Linfield challenges the idea that photographs of political violence exploit their subjects and pander to the voyeuristic tendencies of their viewers. Instead she argues passionately that looking at such images—and learning to see the people in them—is an ethically and politically necessary act that connects us to our modern history of violence and probes the human capacity for cruelty. Grappling with critics from Walter Benjamin and Bertolt Brecht to Susan Sontag and the postmoderns—and analyzing photographs from such events as the Holocaust, China’s Cultural Revolution, and recent terrorist acts—Linfield explores the complex connection between photojournalism and the rise of human rights ideals. In the book’s concluding section, she examines the indispensable work of Robert Capa, James Nachtwey, and Gilles Peress and asks how photography should respond to the increasingly nihilistic trajectory of modern warfare.A bracing and unsettling book, The Cruel Radiance convincingly demonstrates that if we hope to alleviate political violence, we must first truly understand it—and to do that, we must begin to look.Show book
Line of Duty holds its status as the defining TV crime drama of today. The conspiracy theme of the series chimes at a time when public institutions and representatives are distrusted. Ted Hastings, the show's head of anti-corruption, has emerged as the beating heart of the series. This book reveals how the compelling drama reflects real crimes, events and figures, most notably that of Robert Mark and his battle against Met corruption. ‘None of my people would plant evidence. They know I would throw the book at them… followed by the bookshelf’ Starting with a bang – ‘I’ll put you all back in uniform’ were his first words to his team. New Met Commissioner Robert Mark – the inspiration for Ted Hastings – took on his entire corruption-riddled detective branch in his first brutal speech. The scale of the problem facing Robert Mark was institutionalised corruption in CID. During his four years eleven months as commissioner, he saw 478 men leave the force following or in anticipation of criminal/disciplinary proceedings. Departures in the previous decade had averaged about 16 a year. Mark's extraordinary career established the need for a dedicated team to investigate corruption that lives on today.Show book
