Bücher von James Bennett

A lot of people think that creativity is binary: Either you have it, or you don't. But actually (and science has proved it), all of us have it. It's just a matter of how much we apply it. This extraordinary book explains in detail a special method using 5 uniquely created paintings designed to energize your imagination and ignite your creativity. By applying the 4 steps of the special L-I-V-E visualization technique (Look - Interpret - Visualize - Experience) to these pictures, the imagination becomes a powerful energizer to ignite a person's creativity.This is particularly effective for people who have had difficulty getting started and/or sticking with a plan of action. The most common reason people often fail to reach their goals is they are trying to make outward changes without making any inward changes. In most cases, a genuine inward change must hap-pen first before the outward change can become a lasting reality. The secret to doing that is using the power of the imagination, and this book will teach you how. Whether you are looking to pursue new creative activities or perhaps you want to enhance your already active creativity, this method will help you achieve your goal.

"Behold the Miraculous!" written by an acclaimed artist, is a collection of seventy-two short essays that uncover the artist's beautifully inspiring and metaphysically insightful perspective on life. Numerous full-color illustrations created by the author are included.Throughout the book, there is a recurring theme that emphasizes the unity and interconnectedness of all aspects of reality, ranging from the vastness of the universe to the tiniest subatomic particles."Behold the Miraculous!" uncovers the extraordinary qualities and profound implications of seemingly ordinary things in our daily lives, such as sidewalks, traffic lights, and plain old dirt.In addition to these everyday subjects, the book also delves into more significant topics such as individual rights, struggles and pain, and the intriguing realm of artificial intelligence.Some of the subjects explored in this book challenge conventional understanding, such as the relativity of time.The beauty of this book is you can start reading from any point you desire and jump around to the most captivating subjects that catch your interest.Prepare to be both intellectually stimulated and deeply inspired by Bennett's unique and thought-provoking perspective on the world.

This art book, with full-color reproductions, reveals the details of James Bennett's sixty-plus years of involvement in fine arts during which he was searching for a truly relevant form of painting that was uniquely his own. Finally, in 2020, he was inspired by a vision in a dream which caused him to discover what he had been searching for all along. The paintings that were inspired by this vision connected him with the subconscious which is what links all humanity together as one. These paintings reveal the metaphysical nature of reality.Included is an outline showing how Bennett's work relates to the history of art. Also included is a complete description of the artist's ten-step process that he employs to create his beautiful "Luminous Streams" paintings -- a process that you can follow to create your own paintings!

Via Christus (The Way of the Christ) presents full-color art reproductions, including twenty-four paintings that are based on important stories from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The twenty-four paintings, which form the main theme of the book, were inspired by key events in the life of Christ, the work of the apostles, and the prophesies within the book of Revelation. These paintings are definitely not your traditional Bible illustrations but, in actuality, mystic visions of New Testament teachings for today's questioning minds. There are also a dozen Bible verses rendered in full-color calligraphy interspersed throughout the book.. This artwork should inspire a new, progressive understanding of the truth embodied in the Christ consciousness. The artist's study of the New Testament through his art led him to new insights into the reality of God and of humankind. Please note: this book was written especially for people who question the viability of traditional Christian theology and have problems accepting the idea that God is an anthropomorphic, fairy-tale, old white man who sits in Heaven and waits to judge the world. The impactful message of this little book (just 88 pages) is we are all one, God is within us, and "us and them" thinking is highly self-destructive. This message is quite timely in light of recent international protests against various kinds of social injustice.

This beautiful, full-color picture book presents 77 monotypes by James Bennett interpreting stories from the Tanakh (also called the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament). Bennett's artwork explores the symbolism and mysteries hidden within the ancient, sacred writings -- imparting new insights from the past that might provide us with meanings for today. The reproductions are each full-page and in full-color. Stylistically, the work of Marc Chagall and Paul Klee were influences. The 77 monotypes (prints where only a single copy of an image is made) are combined with collage, gold leaf, pastel, and computer generated text. The computer generated text which accompanies each monotype uses a font created by Bennett specifically for this artwork and is based on the ancient Phoenician alphabet which is foundational for all western alphabets. This book is sure to entertain, intrigue, and challenge the reader for many years to come.

Boz Bright, a highly skilled top-secret agent in the most advanced intelligence force in the U.S. gov't, appears to have met his match when he comes up against Russian operatives, American religious fanatics, white supremacists, Nazis, and the horror of the supernatural!Set in Dutchess County New York, this suspenseful thriller combines mystery and suspense with actual historical settings. The novel is based on legends of horrifying events and reported sightings of ghosts connected with real houses in the Hudson Valley.This story begins when Boz is sent on assignment to investigate a strange anomaly detected by satellite surveillance emanating from a mansion which is believed to be haunted. Working with his fianc?e, Kari Ingram, the two of them discover a secret underground laboratory beneath the mansion where an anti-gravity device, first designed by the Nazis and capable of traveling through time, is being built. James Bennett, an artist and a writer, lives in Poughkeepsie, NY. This is his 5th novel.

A Civil Rights Story about Massive Resistance and School Closures in the South. Based on actual events. The high school was closed to resist being integrated - perhaps forever! - and the town was split down the middle into two opposing camps. This is the historical backdrop for this coming-of-age novel about 2 young boys (one white -- one black) growing up in a small southern town during the 1950s when school integration collided with Massive Resistance and life in the peaceful little town was thrown into chaos. Based on actual events that happened between 1956 and 1960 in Front Royal, Virginia; this compelling story reveals the often overlooked depth of the human side of the story. The action is depicted through a collection of snap-shots of whites and blacks which creates a wide-angle montage. Their stories give clarity and dimension to the historical events. The story combines strong characters, heartwarming scenes, psychological tension, humor, 1950s nostalgia, and even a murder mystery.

A collection of 100 Bible scriptures rendered in an elegant calligraphic hand by James Bennett, master calligrapher and author of several books on calligraphy including Calligraphy For Dummies and Calligraphy for Creative Kids.These Bible Calligraphy

TO CATCH A TIGER is the true story of how racism nearly destroyed a small Southern community. Based on historical events that happened between 1958 and 1960 in Front Royal, Virginia, this autobiographical story follows the lives of two boys, Davey MacLaren, who is white, and Jackie King, who is black. The two are caught up in the calamitous events when their small, Southern community becomes the first place in the nation where the public high school is closed to avoid being integrated. Although the boys' experiences are very different, their dreams and aspirations are similar. Both Davey and Jackie find themselves on perilous paths where they have little control over what will happen to them. This book reveals the depth and complexities of the human side of this civil rights story. The multiple plot lines combine memorable characters, psychological tension, humor, 1950s nostalgia, and even a murder mystery.

'A thrilling fusion of myth and modernity' Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles'Blending together the best of action, adventure and urban fantasy . . . Chasing Embers is one of my highlights!' The Eloquent PageFans of Ben Aaronovitch and Jim Butcher will revel in this fiery tale of magic, mayhem and modern-day mythology.BEHIND EVERY MYTH THERE IS A SPARK OF TRUTH . . .There's nothing special about Ben Garston.Or so he'd have you believe. He won't tell you, for instance, that he's also known as Red Ben. Or that the world of myth and legend is more real than you think.Because it's his job to keep all that a secret. But now a centuries-old rivalry has resurfaced, and the delicate balance between his world and ours is about to be shattered.Something is hiding in the heart of the city - and it's about to be unleashed. 'Absolutely loving it. Gorgeous use of language, great humour, characterisation and storyline. New fan!' Elizabeth ChadwickReader reviews for The Ben Garston novels:'Ben Garston is one of my all time favourite characters''Brilliant and touching''This is a series I shall devour in flames, with each new instalment''This is a brilliant page-turner. And now Book 2 is out... there's no excuse!'The Ben Garston novels:Chasing EmbersRaising FireBurning Ashes (coming 2018)

Django is the Python-based equivalent to Ruby's Rails Web development framework. This new edition brings the book up to date with Django 1.1 and introduces key features of this framework by way of guiding the reader through several real-world projects.