Martha Graham's Cold War frames the story of Martha Graham and her particular brand of dance modernism as pro-Western Cold War propaganda used by the United States government to promote American democracy. Representing every seated president from Dwight D. Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan, Graham performed politics in the global field for over thirty years. Why did the State Department consistently choose Martha Graham? As with other art forms such as jazz or avant-garde paintings...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of creative typography with this comprehensive guide that unlocks the power of innovative lettering and font styles. From the art of hand-lettering to the intricacies of custom font design, this book empowers you with the tools and techniques to create truly extraordinary typographic expressions.Explore experimental typographic forms such as 3D and kinetic typography, delving into the realms of texture and layering to add depth and dimensio...

Embark on an artistic journey with "Illustration Trends 2024," your definitive guide to the cutting-edge world of graphic illustration. This comprehensive volume explores every facet of contemporary illustration, providing invaluable insights into the latest digital, 3D, and vintage styles.Discover the technological advancements and creative techniques that are transforming the industry, from dynamic digital illustrations to immersive 3D creations. Dive into the no...

Master the art of digital painting and bring your artistic visions to life with this comprehensive guide. From beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques, this book covers everything you need to know to create stunning digital paintings.Dive into the basics of digital painting software, brushes, and textures. Learn essential techniques for composition, lighting, and rendering to create realistic and engaging artwork. Discover advanced methods for character and environment creatio...

Dive deep into the mind of Stephen King, the undisputed King of Horror, with "Crafting Fear: Stephen King's Path to Literary Success." This immersive exploration delves into the life, career, and craft of the legendary author, revealing the journey behind his unparalleled success.Go beyond the captivating tales and explore the man behind the myth. Discover how King's early life, personal struggles, and profound love for stories shaped his writing. Uncover the influ...

Vitagro, the world’s most powerful corporation, has solved hunger—for some. Its bioengineered meals, crafted by flawless algorithms, nourish the privileged while billions languish in deprivation. Hunger is no longer a natural disaster; it’s a calculated business strategy, a tool of control. But in the forgotten corners of New Chicago, two unlikely rebels are about to ignite a revolution that could shatter Vitagro’s iron grip—or plunge the world into chaos.**Anais Voss**, a rogue fo...

The media perceptions of a COUGAR: an oversexed, desperate older woman on the prowl for nave younger meat could not be more misleading. Every ripened woman I know to be a real COUGAR is so diverse, so deep, and so much more. The COUGAR today has evolved from a woman that has truly suffered to grow and mature. Life has dealt her a hard blow at least once in her youth to teach her what her lifes purpose is truly about. Those lessons that are the most painful are the lessons we grow the most ...

Women in the Biblical World: A Survey of Old and New Testament Perspectives is a volume featuring the most current research in biblical scholarship. This collection will whet the reader's appetite for cutting-edge research and encourage a closer look at some of the familiar passages that may have been overlooked in the biblical text. New insights will be gained, a greater depth of understanding in the biblical text will be fostered, and a greater appreciation for women in the Bibl...

ESSENTIAL PRACTICAL PRESCRIBINGThe Essentials are an international, best-selling series of textbooks, all of which are designed to support lecture series or themes on core topics within the health sciences. See www.wileyessential.com for further details.Essential Practical Prescribing is an important new textbook with a clinical, ward-based focus. It is specifically designed to help new foundation doctors working on the hospital wards and ...

Build a better society through happiness policyThomas Jefferson said that “the purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness.” Yet only now, 270 years later, is the happiness of citizens starting to be taken seriously as the purpose of government.While happiness science is advancing rapidly, and governments and organizations are creating indices for measuring happiness, there is little practical information on how...

There has been much scholarship on how the U.S. as a nation reacted to World War I, but few have explored how Alabama responded. Did the state follow the federal government’s lead in organizing its resources or did Alabamians devise their own solutions to unique problems they faced? How did the state’s cultural institutions and government react? What changes occurred in its economy and way of life? What, if any, were the long-term consequences in Alabama? The contributors to this volume ad...

"These stars of ours were written in darkness and bound with light . . . "I fell in love with them thirty-five million heartbeats apart and an ocean away. One shaped me at the scratch of a pen and the other remade me with the strum of a note. And the truth is that I loved them both, desperately.I never foresaw our worlds colliding. How the past and present would crash together and leave us with nothing but a blinding kaleidoscope of pain. How the threads of...