Painting and Understanding Abstract Art is a practical book on how to paint abstracts but it also explains how to approach and understand abstract art. It moves the teaching of art from a doing level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium to a thinking level of 'what am I doing when I paint?' and 'what am I trying to say in this painting?' Using practical exercises with explanatory text, John Lowry develops the thinking and doing processes together and leads the reader to a g...

Negotiators might be born, but great negotiators are made.This book offers a useful and comprehensive approach to negotiation that can springboard a career or a company, one deal at a time.Business and organizational leaders spend well over half of their professional time engaged in this process. It is the way they do deals, lead employees, and manage relationships. Most leaders learn to negotiate on the job through a long process of trial ...

In "Ecclesiastical Hierarchy," Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite delves into the intricate structure of the Church, exploring the spiritual and hierarchical relationship between God, angels, and humanity. Composed in the late 5th to early 6th century, this seminal text combines elements of Neoplatonism with Christian theology, employing a mystical literary style that invites readers to engage in profound reflection. The work systematically categorizes the celestial and ecclesiastical orders,...

Arad Reisberg is Professor of Corporate Law and Finance and Head of Brunel Law School.Anna Donovan is Vice Dean (Innovation) and Lecturer in Law at UCL.

In "Heavenly Hierarchy," Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite intricately explores the celestial orders of angels and their roles within the divine cosmos. Written in a poetic and mystical style, this seminal work delves into the Neoplatonic framework of the late antique period, intertwining philosophy with Christian theology. Pseudo-Dionysius employs a rich symbolic language that invites readers to contemplate the complexities of the divine empires and their influences on the earthly realm, ef...

He began his career in the nineteenth century, thrived in the twentieth, and lives on in the twenty-first! The world's most famous Consulting Detective is as vigorous as ever in Jim French's productions of The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes!Crafted in the old-time radio tradition by a modern master of the art, here are fifteen engrossing adventures inspired by the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. John Patrick Lowrie is heard as Holmes, with Lawrence Albert as Watson.Epi...

Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the author and Donald Miller, creator of StoryBrand!Negotiators might be born, but great negotiators are made.This book offers a useful and comprehensive approach to negotiation that can springboard a career or a company, one deal at a time.Business and organizational leaders spend well over half of their professional time engaged in this process. I...

This important book lays bare the dangers of global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions stemming from fossil fuel use, and proposes pathways toward mitigation. A discussion of the current main uses of fossil fuels acts as a basis for presenting viable, economically sound alternatives. The author outlines a clear, practical strategy for establishing a carbon-free future by deploying proven policy structures and technologies that are already commercially available.

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are back in action in all-new stories bringing 19th Century thrills to 21st Century audiences. Here are 22 classic radio adventures with an up-to-date touch produced by the legendary Jim French!The world's most famous consulting detective takes on adversaries who challenge his wits to the limit -- including a serial killer who terrifies London's East End (but he isn't who you think he is)! John Patrick Lowrie stars as Holmes, with Lawrence Albert as Watson...

In the "Letters of Dionysius the Areopagite," the author, often referred to as Pseudo-Dionysius, engages in a profound exploration of the relationship between the divine and the human, emphasizing the importance of hierarchy and participation in the celestial order. Written in a rich, mystical style, these letters draw heavily from Neoplatonic philosophy while incorporating Christian theological concepts, creating a unique synthesis that has influenced both medieval theology and mysticism....

The fog is thick, the atmosphere is heavy, and the game's afoot once again! World famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted aide Dr. Watson roam the streets of Victorian London in search of the vital clues that will bring malefactors to justice!Adapted from the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and produced by Jim French, The Classic Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is radio drama at its 21st Century best! John Patrick Lowrie stars as Holmes, with Lawrence Albert a...

Come to 221B Baker Street for fifteen incredible capers from the world's only consulting detective -- presented in full cast audio! Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and dramatized by noted British writer M.J. Elliott, these absorbing adventures star John Patrick Lowrie as Holmes and Lawrence Albert as Dr. Watson. Also heard in these sterling stories are Dennis Bateman, Rick May, David Natale, Jeffrey Hitchen, Rachel Glass, Hugh Hastings, Louise Moore, and Jim French himself!Ep...