From the acclaimed author of Michelangelo, God’s Architect, a dual biography of two towering artists of the Renaissance, whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heightsIn 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice’s famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian’s drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy op...

In this audiobook, acclaimed actor Simon Callow narrates the gripping untold story of Michelangelo's final decades—and his transformation into one of the greatest architects of the Italian RenaissanceAs he entered his seventies, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo despaired that his productive years were past. Anguished by the death of friends and discouraged by the loss of commissions to younger artists, this supreme painter and sculptor began carving...

The untold story of Michelangelo's final decades—and his transformation into one of the greatest architects of the Italian RenaissanceAs he entered his seventies, the great Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo despaired that his productive years were past. Anguished by the death of friends and discouraged by the loss of commissions to younger artists, this supreme painter and sculptor began carving his own tomb. It was at this unlikely moment that fate intervene...

This audiobook narrated by Mack Sanderson paints an unforgettable portrait of two towering artists of the Renaissance whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heightsIn 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice's famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian's drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twent...

How to Write A Novel Every WeekThe trick is in coming up with enough plots.A wildly prolific, early 20th century pulp writer, William Wallace Cook was a writing machine. At times he did indeed regularly turn out a full novel every week, for weeks at a time.While he set the bar for pulp fiction, he was also passionate about the process of writing itself. Keeping notes on index cards, he was able to distill the process of plotting down to a simple, bu...

Delve into the life and legacy of one of Canada's most influential leaders in "Sir John Macdonald" by W. Stewart Wallace. This captivating biography takes readers on a remarkable journey through the political landscape of 19th-century Canada, exploring the life and achievements of the man who shaped the nation.From his early years as a lawyer to his rise as the first Prime Minister of Canada, Sir John Macdonald's story is one of ambition, determination, and unwavering dedication. Against t...

How to Write A Novel Each WeekThe trick is in coming up with enough plots.A wildly prolific, early 20th century pulp writer, William Wallace Cook was a writing machine.While he set the bar for pulp fiction, he was also passionate about the process of writing itself. Keeping notes on index cards, he was able to distill the process of plotting down to a simple, but thorough manual, Plotto.Alfred Hitchcock was an early student, so was Earl Stan...

"Adventures in the Canyons of the Colorado" is a captivating narrative that chronicles the thrilling explorations of William Wallace Bass and his companion as they navigate the breathtaking landscapes of the Colorado canyons. Their journey is filled with vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the challenges they faced, and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Bass's firsthand accounts provide readers with a unique perspective on the untamed wilderness, showcasing both the peril and wonde...

“The spider’s touch—how exquisitely fine!”—Pope.A collection of Lyrics for leisure moments Spun at idle hours by Charles William Wallace.

The conventional opposition of scholastic Aristotelianism and humanistic science has been increasingly questioned in recent years, and in these articles William Wallace aims to demonstrate that a progressive Aristotelianism in fact provided the foundation for Galileo's scientific discoveries. The first series of articles supply much of the documentary evidence that has led the author to the sources for Galileo's early notebooks: they show how Galileo, while teaching or preparing to teach a...

Originally published in 1927, this illuminating study concerns three people, about two of whom much has already been written. The third, Princess Carolyne Sayn-Wittgenstein, has attracted less attention, in spite of her having occupied the greater part of Liszt’s inner life. The Princess in the large sense was an unmusical woman. It is a question whether her influence over Liszt was of a beneficient nature. She interested herself in Berlioz only for the purpose of checkmating Wagner, whom ...

Britain's Bilateral Links Within Western Europe (1984) examines the questions of Britain’s bilateral relations with its major West European partners – how did the British government adapt to the development of a network of intensive bilateral and multilateral collaboration? This entailed daily contacts between most departments of government on issues ranging from military procurement to educational exchange, from foreign policy to electricity supply, from cooperation against terro...