Art collecting can be time-consuming, complicated and confusing for the beginner......but it doesn't have to be.In this clear and easy-to-follow guide, learn the necessary knowledge and skills to begin building your own art collection.Art is the purest form of hope, dreams, and sentiments. A single image can reveal long-held secrets, spark the imagination, offer a sense of belonging and home.Art conveys the words the artist often might not have been able to ...

Drift off to the epic story of Odysseus, adapted by Alexandra Turney to help you fall asleep.In Get Sleepy's adaptation of The Odyssey, follow the Greek hero Odysseus on his long journey home after the Trojan War. The retelling stays faithful to the original while keeping a light touch, so you can enjoy the story without it keeping you awake.Narrated by the soft, steady voice of Get Sleepy's Thomas Jones, this adaptation is designed to help you release the worries of the da...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love letters express the spectrum of our emotions, offering a colorful glimpse into the soul of the writer, and of the writer's beloved. For passionate readers and lovers of words, a letter is irresistible. List of letters included: Ludwig van Bethoveen - The Immortal Beloved Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfr...

JMS Books' Trios are themed collections of three gay romance stories by a trio of authors. Each story is available separately, but readers can get all three for a discounted bundle price.Regency Lovers contains three historical M/M/M romances. Contains the stories:An Unlikely Alliance by Ellie Thomas: In Regency London, private secretary Clem encounters shy gentleman Humphrey with satisfying results. From then on, it seems natural to inclu...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter or a poem speaks a thousand more... Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter or that of a poem. LIST OF POEMS: 1. Lord Byron - She Walks in Beauty 2. Christina Rossetti - I Loved You First: But Afterwards Your Love 3. Walt Whitman - A Glimpse 4. W.Shakespeare - Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds 5. John Donne - The Good-Morrow 6. K.Gibran - Love One Another 7. Rob...

Through nigh-on forty years of laconic brilliance on Radio 1, a musical taste which defined a culture and his wildly popular Radio 4 show, Home Truths, John Peel reached out to an audience that was as diverse as his record collection. He was a genuinely great Briton, beloved by millions. John's unique voice and sensibility were evident in everything he did, and nowhere is that more true than in these pages.Margrave of the Marshes is the astonishing book John Peel ...

This is the essential resource and job-hunting guide for all those interested in international careers in the US government, multinational corporations, banks, consulting companies, international and nongovernmental organizations, the media, think tanks, universities, and more. Careers in International Affairs, now in its ninth edition, provides up-to-date insights about the range of possibilities in the global workplace and tips on how to get these jobs—along with profiles of hun...

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has infected people in 212 countries so far and on every continent except Antarctica.Vast changes to our home lives, social interactions, government functioning and relations between countries have swept the world in a few months and are difficult to hold in one’s mind at one time. That is why a collaborative effort such as this edited, multidisciplinary collection is needed. This book confronts the vulne...

The Omnibus of Feminist Literary Heritage – 5 Classic Social Novels presents an illustrious tapestry of feminist and societal narratives that unravel the complex tapestries of 18th and 19th-century Europe. Each narrative serves as a meticulously woven thread exploring themes of identity, autonomy, and social constraints. This anthology transcends mere storytelling, venturing into the terrain of early feminist thought, inequality, and the intricate dance between individual desires and socie...

Smoke, Stone & Society – 3 Classic Industrial Novels presents a vivid tapestry of 19th-century England, reflecting the complexities of an era awash with the upheavals of industrialization. This anthology amalgamates diverse literary styles, from Elizabeth Gaskell's profound social commentary to Thomas Hardy's intense naturalism and Arnold Bennett's sharp explorations of character and environment. Each novel, while unique in its voice and narrative approach, reveals the underlying tensions ...

Her Constrained Soul – 7 Classic Women's Protest Novels is a compelling anthology that masterfully explores the themes of gender inequality, societal expectations, and the indomitable spirit of women striving for autonomy within patriarchal confines. This collection traverses a wide range of literary styles, from the satirical wit of early feminist critique to the profound psychological depth of later Victorian novels. Each work, a testament to the constraints and inner lives of its female...

Outcast Women, Judging Eyes – 3 Classic Victorian Novels offers a profound exploration of the marginalized female experience in the Victorian era, intertwining the narratives of three literary giants. This anthology captures the social tensions and restrictions faced by women during this period through a medley of rich storytelling and diverse styles. Readers are invited into the meticulously constructed worlds of these novels, showcasing a blend of social critique, psychological depth, an...