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Presents a collection of essays by Nicholas James on classic and contemporary art: "The Trinity" by Masaccio at Santa Maria Novella, Florence; Vermeer's "The Maid" and "Woman Weighing Pearls"; Cezanne and Salvador Dali, Francis Bacon portraits, and reviews of over 70 exhibitions in public and private galleries held between 1993 and 2010.

If the financial crisis has taught us anything, it is that Americans save too little, spend too much, and borrow excessively. What can we learn from East Asian and European countries that have fostered enduring cultures of thrift over the past two centuries? Beyond Our Means tells for the first time how other nations aggressively encouraged their citizens to save by means of special savings institutions and savings campaigns.

Was the 2000 presidential campaign merely a contest between Pinocchio and Dumbo? And did Dumbo miraculously turn into Abraham Lincoln after the events of September 11? In fact, Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Paul Waldman argue in The Press Effect, these stereotypes, while containing some elements of the truth, represent the failure of the press and the citizenry to engage the most important part of our political process in a critical fashion.

Bitter fighting over deficits, taxes, and spending bedevils Washington, D.C., even as partisan gridlock has brought the government to the brink of default. Yet the more politicians on both sides of the aisle rant and the citizenry fumes, the more things seem to remain the same. White House Burning looks squarely at the burgeoning national debt and proposes to defuse its threat to our well-being without forcing struggling middle-class families and the elderly into poverty.

Art dealing today in the United States is a huge, well-organized, well-publicized industry. Probably, there has never previously been a market in art that has played such an important role in a national economy. The United States retains the preeminent position in the world market for art that it achieved immediately after World War II and seems unlikely to lose it any time soon. In addition to serving collectors and institutions based in America, the American dealing community supplies works of art to individuals and museums all over the world.

"Book 101 Review: Volume 1 - Highly Recommended" is an illuminating and engaging compendium that dives into the world of literature, offering listeners insightful reviews and synopses of an array of highly recommended books. It is an essential guide for avid listeners and those new to the world of literature, who are looking for expert opinions and guidance.

This is the story of publishing as you've never heard it before, told by one of the most provocative and informed voices building its future. It's the tale of prophets and storytellers, of entrepreneurs and shop-owners, of those who fashioned the world of book publishing as we know it.

In this up to the minute account of the current financial crisis, Dan Gross goes step by step through the timeline leading up to the October 2008 bail-out and explains what exactly happened. Using information and statistics only weeks old, he offers a thorough and enlightening analysis of where we all go from here.

Ein kurzer präziser Überblick über einige Aspekte der altägyptischen Zivilisation, die uns auch heute in unserem täglichen Leben dienlich sein können, egal wo wir uns auf dieser Welt befinden. Das Hörbuch behandelt Themen wie Selbstermächtigung, die Verbesserung der derzeitigen politischen, sozialen, wirtschaftlichen und ökologischen Fragen, die Anerkennung und Implementierungen von harmonischen Prinzipien in unserer Arbeit und in unserm Handeln usw.

Un breve panorama general de algunos aspectos de la civilización del antiguo Egipto que nos puede servir bien hoy en día en nuestra vida diaria, no importa dónde estamos en este mundo. Esta edición tiene por objeto proporcionar un breve panorama general de algunos aspectos de la civilización del Antiguo Egipto que nos pueden servir bien hoy en día en nuestra vida diaria, no importa dónde estemos en este mundo.

Are you a self-published author looking to expand your reach beyond Amazon? In "Beyond the Amazon Bubble," we uncover why Amazon exclusivity may not be the best path for every writer. Explore the world outside Amazon, where diverse platforms and bookstores await potential readers. Learn to stand out amidst Amazon's book saturation, navigate exclusivity's limitations, and stay informed about Amazon's evolving policies. Understand Amazon Publishing's impact and review policies while gaining insights into algorithms and discoverability strategies.

Painted lavishly in oils in historic, genre-melding, technical virtuosity, and using custom-made costumes and local craftsman, the six-foot wide panoramic scene features an actual descendant of John Harris posing as John Harris himself, and a former Broadway Dancer as the heroic rescuing chief. Secret ancient historical information, celestial symbolism, and fantastic artistic technique are delivered within the compositional arrangements and careful selection of colors and elements.

Ce livre traduit en français couvre le sujet du langage métaphysique des représentations/images des hiéroglyphes égyptiens- le langage de l’esprit/de l’intellect/du divin, les réalités scientifiques/métaphysiques des images pictographiques (hiéroglyphes) comme le moyen ultime pour la conscience humaine qui interprète, traite et garde les significations de telles images.

Wissenschaftliche / metaphysische Realitäten der bildliche Darstellungen (Hieroglyphen) als das ultimative Medium für das menschliche Bewusstsein, verarbeiten und interpretieren die Bedeutung solcher Bilder pflegen.

A complete audio handbook about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt during the Pyramid Age. It contains: the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of the pyramids; the history and builders of the pyramids; theories of construction; theories on their purpose and function; the sacred geometry that was incorporated into the design of the pyramids; and much, much more.

This audiobook covers the Egyptian hieroglyph metaphysical language of images/pictures - the language of the mind/intellect/divine; the scientific/metaphysical realities of pictorial images (hieroglyphs) as the ultimate medium for the human consciousness that interpret, process, and maintain the meanings of such images.

This audiobook will show that the fundamentals, structure, formations, grammar, and syntax are exactly the same in music and in the Egyptian alphabetical language. The audiobook will show the musical/tonal/tonic Egyptian alphabets - being derived from the three primary tonal sounds/vowels; the fundamentals of generative phonology; and the nature of the four-sound variation of each letter and its exact equivalence in musical notes.

Esta edición explica el principio femenino divino como la fuente de la creación tanto física como metafísica; la relación (y unidad) de los principios masculinos y femeninos; la explicación de una veintena de deidades femeninas como las manifestaciones de los atributos femeninos; el papel de la ideología de Isis en todo el mundo; y mucho más. Este libro va a llenar tanto la mente con información completa, como el corazón, con toda la gama de emociones.

La edición traducida al español revela las raíces egipcias antiguas del cristianismo, tanto histórica como espiritualmente. Este libro demuestra que los recuentos del “Jesús histórico” se basan totalmente en la vida y muerte del faraón egipcio, Twt/Tut - Ankh - Amón; y que el “Jesús de la fe” y los principios cristianos son todos de origen egipcio, tales como la esencia de las enseñanzas/mensaje, así como las fiestas religiosas.

Cradle of Islam: How Islam Began is a concise, easy-to-listen, and accurate account of how Islam began. It investigates the initial beginning of Islam including its religious and historical background, main historical figures, and subsequent expansion. The book also presents the story of how the Quran was compiled and transmitted. While it is based on the latest and most accurate historical research on early Islam, it is intended to be listened to and enjoyed by listeners who are less familiar with Islam.