When an artist is beyond question a master of his craft it is always particularly interesting to hear what he has to say about the principles by which his art is controlled and the methods he employs in his practice. It is, of course, in his work, in the things he creates, that he gives the complete expression of his convictions and that the full product of his experience is embodied, but by the aid of words he is able not only to declare the intention by which his expression has been dire...

Every seventeen minutes, someone, somewhere, chooses death by self-murder. In the wake of this horrific decision, other people are left to cope with the ripples caused. This book will provide knowledge and resources for those left in the wake of suicide.Aftershock is a recovery book that will provide encouragement and support for survivors. Examining the complex emotions involved in grieving a suicide death, readers will come to realize they are not alone in their grief an...

Creative thinking made easyBeing creative can be tough - and trying to come up with great ideas under pressure can leave the great ideas under wraps! Creative Thinking For Dummies helps you apply creative thinking techniques to everything you touch, whether it's that novel you have inside you or the new business idea you've had that will make you the next hot entrepreneur ??? or anything in between.Creative Thinking For Dummies is a practi...

David's Story is a personal reflection on the fascinating life of the author as seen through his eyes in his seventy seventh year. Most importantly, it is a story focusing on love gained, lost and then of love returning in more ways than one. From his working class beginnings in Bolton, the author's rebellious streak led to some interesting experiences. In this memoir, David reflects on his upbringing and family relationships during which time he lived in many different places, his life as...

"Treatise on Landscape Painting in Water-Colours" by David Cox is a comprehensive guide that delves into the techniques and principles of landscape painting using watercolors. Cox, a prominent figure in the art world, shares his insights on capturing the beauty of nature through this medium. The book covers various aspects of landscape painting, including composition, color theory, and the importance of light and atmosphere. With practical advice and illustrative examples, it serves as an ...

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think of your favorite brand?Do you want your brand to have a standing chance to be positioned at par with your competitors, or even exceed them?Has it ever crossed your mind what big brands like Apple and Coca-Cola did (and have been doing) to be where they are now?Are you still uncertain if your brand is even strong enough to convey your image and build a presence within the market?The problem is that busi...

"An interesting introduction to Victorian crimes, the people who committed them, and how effective rehabilitation may have been." — Ripperologist MagazineWhat was life like in the Victorian underworld—who were the criminals, what crimes did they commit, how did they come to a criminal career, and what happened to them after they were released from prison? Victorian Convicts, by telling the stories of a hundred criminal men and women, gives...

As the demand keeps growing for well-trained staff to provide high-quality memory care, those experienced in the Best Friends approach to dementia care have the required skills and confidence to deliver optimal care and succeed in this challenging caregiving role.With this book, memory care programs can develop a "dementia capable" staff in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, dedicated memory care, adult day settings, and anywhere people with dementia are served. It features ...

Hmmm! Who's Speaking? is an inspiring collection of first-hand reports, so to speak, that the author gathered by visiting a variety of churches from a wide array of religious denominations and backgrounds. Then he shared them first with his minister and then others so that each may learn something from other members of the body of Christ.Some of his visits were to mosques, temples, synagogues, and even cults. The author hopes his reports of visits to denominational and nondenominat...

As a boy, David Cox lived in the dusty outback on a sheep station. His lessons came in a brown envelope from the Correspondence School, but out of doors his father was his teacher. David learned the stockman's skills of riding horses and mustering sheep and cattle, and when they were out riding his father would tell stories about old times. Sometimes they would repair stockyards or fences, and when the job was done his father would step back and say, 'Well, it's good enough for a sheep sta...

The 480-page issue Nº22-23 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, SJ Rozan, Sharon Hunt, Scott Miles, Mark SaFranko, David Rich, Lee Matthew Goldberg, Paul Handley, Kevin Egan, Thomas Burchfield, Victor Kreuiter, D.C. Benny, Brian Cox, Jonathan Worlde, David Bart, Gary Earl Ross, Karl Luntta, John Timm, and Sara Henry Paolozzi.Interviews, Essay and Reviews by Zakariah Johnson, Rob D. Smith, and Casey StegmanArt and P...

Practical Ethics for Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder is for behavior analysts working directly with, or supervising those who work with, individuals with autism. The book addresses important topics such as the principles and values that underlie the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's ® Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts, and factors that affect ethical decision-making. In addition, the book addresses critical and under-discussed topics of: sc...