In celebration of the 75th anniversary, a riveting first-hand account of the Battle of Okinawa—the Pacific War’s ""bloodiest battle of all"" (New York Times)—from the first officer ashore, who served at the front for the battle’s entire 82-day duration, heroism that earned him a Bronze Star.On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, 1,500 Allied ships and 1.5 million men gathered off the coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa and launched the largest amphibious ass...

An accessible introduction to the teachings of the Buddha told through the oral tradition of the Dīghanikāya--the preeminent text of the Pali canon.The Dīghanikāya or Long Discourses of the Buddha is one of the four major collections of teachings from the early period of Buddhism. Its thirty-four suttas (in Sanskrit, sutras) demonstrate remarkable breadth in both content and style, forming a comprehensive collection. The Art of Listen...

Revealing what is 'Islamic' in Islamic art, Shaw explores the perception of arts, including painting, music, and geometry through the discursive sphere of historical Islam including the Qur'an, Hadith, Sufism, ancient philosophy, and poetry. Emphasis on the experience of reception over the context of production enables a new approach, not only to Islam and its arts, but also as a decolonizing model for global approaches to art history. Shaw combines a concise introduction to Islamic intell...

Swimming improves your flexibility, tones your body and can help to boost your self-esteem and produce a sense of well being. It is the nation's most popular sporting activity with 11.9 million people swimming regularly. However, most people don't know how to swim properly.This book is based on a 35-year voyage of discovery into the art of swimming. Steven Shaw's method takes the Alexander Technique into the swimming pool – focusing on releasing tension from the head, neck and back...

EVERY MUSICIAN will benefit from knowing Ralph Shaw and reading his new book, The Art of Ukulele. These specially selected pieces from Ralph Shaw's internationally popular Ukulele Entertainer newsletter will help you become a better player and develop a finer understanding of performance. Plus gain insights into what makes a performer tick. Learn the basics and "insider secrets," including how to * Make your strumming more varied and interesting * Improve your ability to play by ear * Play...

Este libro te ayudará a dominar las habilidades que necesitas para hablar en público incluso si es introvertido o ansiosoSi eres como la mayoría de nosotros, admiras abiertamente y, tal vez envidias en secreto, a aquellos que pueden pararse sin miedo frente a una multitud de extraños y dar un discurso inspirador sin ningún esfuerzo visible.Pero, ¿y si pudieras ser tú uno de esos pocos elegidos? ¿Qué pasaría si pudieras transmitir tu mensaje...

Discover the deep connection between theology, the arts, and the work of the Holy Spirit in Naming the SpiritIn this book, W. David O. Taylor and Daniel Train bring together a remarkable group of theologians, scholars, and artists to offer a fresh perspective on pneumatology through the creative lens of the arts.Each chapter unpacks a particular name for the Holy Spirit and examines its significance, using examples from a variety of artistic medium...

This history, travelogue and cookbook contains over two hundred recipes celebrating four centuries of Scottish cultural and culinary legacy in America.In this comprehensive cookbook, learn about the glories of shortbread, or Scotch cake, a unique Scottish creation, as well as marvelous rock buns and Dundee cake. Find out how the Scots introduced fried chicken to America and enjoy recipes for happit hen, wet devil, and Scotch grouse. Digest the histories of the Campb...

"Mastering Art History Instruction: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators" is designed to equip art educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to teach art history effectively. This comprehensive guide covers a range of topics, from the importance of art history education to strategies for cultivating a passion for the subject in students.The book begins with an introduction that welcomes readers and highlights the significance of teaching art history. It provi...

Drawing makes you happy! This boldly illustrated handbook offers easy-to-follow drawing exercises—some thought-provoking, some meditative, all fun—inspired by art-therapy practices. Each page features an activity written by artist and activist Tim Shaw and brought to life with colorful art from Spanish illustration duo Cachetejack, offering readers simple strategies for boosting their confidence, reducing stress, and expressing themselves in meaningful and joyful new ways. With a distincti...

Any time you need a moment of calm or a boost of energy, reach for this book and your best pen or pencil.Inspired by real art-therapy techniques, each of these fun and thought-provoking drawing exercises will help reduce stress, boost your confidence and leave you feeling creative and contented.These quirky creativity prompts offer simple strategies for self expression and self care to help you be happy.

Pass Fail - Overcoming Objections and Customer Management.In today's fast pace, no nonsense, customer centric world, success or failure has only one measurement which is 100% or PASSING. There is no middle ground! Any grade, score, mark, rating or dimension less than perfect is considered a failure in the eyes of your boss and the ever-demanding consumer. This model is true in all areas of sales and customer approval.Sell a product = PA...