The object of the following unpretentious little volume is to give a simple and readable account in English of the life and writings of a remarkable Flemish Mystic of the fourteenth century, a contemporary of our own Walter Hilton. Though his memory and honour have never faded in his own native Belgium, and though France and Germany have vied with each other in spreading his teaching and singing his praises, the very name of Blessed John Ruysbroeck is practically unknown this side of the w...

Meditations on the Incarnation of Christ is a devout contemplative work centered on the mystery of God made flesh, inviting the reader to behold Christ's humility from the Annunciation to the Nativity and beyond. Written in the affective, prayerful style characteristic of late medieval devotion, it favors interior recollection over speculative theology. Its meditative prose belongs to the spiritual culture of the Devotio Moderna, where Scripture, liturgy, and personal contrition converge i...

The Complete Works of Thomas à Kempis is an inspiring illustrated collection of the devotional and spiritual writings of Thomas à Kempis, one of the most influential Christian authors of the late Middle Ages. This volume gathers The Imitation of Christ, The Life of St. Lidwina, The Little Garden of Roses, Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ, and other timeless works that have guided generations of readers in the pursuit of humility, contemplation, and spiritual devotion. At the h...

Vincent Scully has shaped not only how we view the evolution of architecture in the twentieth century but also the course of that evolution itself. Combining the modes of historian and critic in unique and compelling ways--with an audience that reaches from students and scholars to professional architects and ardent amateurs--Scully has profoundly influenced the way architecture is thought about and made.This extensively illustrated and elegantly designed volume distills Scully's i...

When The Earth, the Temple, and the Gods first appeared in 1962, it was hailed by the critics for it erudition, historical imagination and boldness. Subsequently, this comprehensive study of Greek temples and site-planning has been widely accepted as a landmark of architectural history, for it offers an inspired and arresting insight into nature and function of Greek sacred architecture. Vincent Scully, one of America's most brilliant and articulate scholars, unde...

A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America, this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city planning is based on Vincent Scully's conviction that architecture and city planning are inseparably linked and must therefore be treated together. He defines architecture as a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time. This definitive survey extends beyond the cities themselves to the American scene as a whole, ...

Find clarity, build confidence and plan the retirement that’s right for youFor most Australians, retirement raises two big questions: what will I do with my time, and will my money last? In 12 Months to Retire Right, Glen James and Vince Scully guide you through the 12 key areas you need to consider (from mindset and purpose to investing and superannuation) so that when retirement comes, you are ready.Drawing on their expertise in financial advice and experience hosting the...

Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil—commonly referred to as Leviathan—is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) and published in 1651 (revised Latin edition 1668). Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory.Leviathan ranks as a classic western work on statecraft comparab...

“You are my Lord, because You have no need of my goodness.”Designed to show the details of the soul’s progress, from enjoyment of the beauties outside itself to a study of its own nature and finally to joy in the knowledge of God, ‘Confessions’ was the first work in literature to be concerned entirely with an introspective analysis of the author’s own spiritual and emotional experiences. Its original title was "Confessions in Thirteen Books," and it was composed to be read out loud...

A visit to an art gallery can be a baffling experience - a bewildering parade of paintings, sculptures, artists and movements with little perspective on how they all fit together. 50 Art Ideas you Really Need to Know is here to help. For all those who don't know their Degas from Dali or their Monet from their Mondrian, this informative and insightful guide discusses 50 of the most important and influential concepts in art from the Ancient Greeks to the present.Taking in the definin...

After critiquing―and infuriating―the art world with The Painted Word, the award-winning author Tom Wolfe shares his less-than-favorable thoughts about modern architecture in From Bauhaus to Our House.In this examination of the strange saga of twentieth-century architecture, Wolfe takes such European architects as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Bauhaus art school founder Walter Gropius to task for their glass-and-steel-box buildings th...