This book is the outcome of an idea, and the idea is very simple. It is that the best way to understand the dramatic transformation any idea can bring and to successfully bring ideas across, is to think of them as profound insights and moments of clarity often disguised as wit, captured in one single Quote.Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread faster when they carry your message in a single line or paragraph: a Quote.To feel the impact a Quote can have, here ...

Covering key aspects of provenance research for the international art market, this accessible publication, co-published with the International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR), explores a range of themes including challenges and best practice to considerations specific to Nazi looted art and the trade in illicit antiquities.Provenance research is a crucial component of any art-market transaction. Without a provenance it is often difficult to establish a work's authenticity, its tr...

A priceless jewel, a trail of unanswered questions, and a cast of enigmatic characters come together in Rippling Ruby, a captivating mystery filled with suspense and intrigue. When an object of great value becomes entangled in a series of unexpected events, those drawn into its orbit soon discover that greed, deception, and ambition can have dangerous consequences. Joseph Smith Fletcher expertly constructs a narrative rich with hidden motives, surprising developments, and carefully placed ...