Kunst & Kultur

A book featuring Grace Marquis's step-by-step process on focus grid making during the fall 2023 semester in Ohio University's Graphic Design Program.

Killing Grounds: Three Stage Thrillers and One Anti-War Play collects four stage plays by award-winning playwright and novelist Gary Earl Ross. Picture Perfect--Executed serial killer Gunther Creel leaves an unusual gift for the psychologist who spent hours interviewing him. What happens to the psychologist, his mystery writer wife, and their friends is an examination of the metastasis of evil. Split Wit--When the only witness to a murder suffers from Split Brain Syndrome, Detective Maxine Travis must find a way to get the witness to reveal what he saw. Stoker's Guest--on holiday in the seaside town of Whitby, writer Bram Stoker uncovers a terrifying inspiration for what will become his most famous book, Dracula. The Guns of Christmas--On Christmas Eve 1914, two squads of soldiers facing each other across No Man's Land must decide what to do when someone starts singing "Silent Night."

Child trafficking is a pervasive issue both in the United States and around the world, requiring immediate attention to address its uncomfortable realities. The problem of child trafficking transcends national borders, demanding urgent action to combat its deeply troubling nature. If you're already familiar with the significant impact of this issue, you are ahead of many who think it only occurs in other countries, not the USA. Within the pages of this art book, you'll encounter the captivating mixed media (acrylic & AI) artwork created by grunge artist Mozelle Martin. These striking pieces of art capture symbolic faces and intricate details that symbolize the resilience and hope exhibited by survivors of child trafficking. Every brushstroke in these artworks radiates a profound sense of hope and determination, underscoring the critical need to build a world where every child can live safely and freely.

Color your own historic movie palace! This coloring book for all ages features 16 highly detailed original drawings of the Michigan and State Theaters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ready for you to color! Each illustration also has info about the unique history and details of these beautiful theaters.

In the heart of Jackson, Tennessee, there existed a timeless and inspiring story of a group of young individuals, all embarked on a shared journey to unravel their destinies through the powerful language of music. They hailed from diverse corners of the United States, but their collective quest was unwavering and clear: to immerse themselves in the world of music and harness its transformative power to enrich their lives. Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, would prove to be the common thread that wove together their dreams, aspirations, and ambitions, setting them on the path to musical greatness.When the young, ambition-driven musician first set foot on the sprawling campus of Lane College, their heart brimmed with dreams of conquering the challenging and highly competitive realm of the music industry. Little did they know that this educational institution, nestled within the heart of the musical tapestry that was Jackson, Tennessee, would become the crucible where their talent and determination would be forged into a powerful force of creative expression. As they embarked on this transformative journey, they were embraced by a community of educators and peers who would become more than just mentors and friends - they would be the catalysts propelling them towards their dreams.Among the luminaries who would guide and inspire these young artists, three remarkable educators stood out as pillars of wisdom and knowledge. Mr. Robert Owens, a venerable vocal music specialist and a maestro of music theory and harmony, was a beacon of inspiration. Mr. Howard Dixon, equally gifted as a brass instructor, jazz band conductor, and a guardian of music history, was another stalwart presence. Lastly, Mr. Kenneth Sampson, the director of bands, orchestration instructor, and a guru of instrumentation, completed this triumvirate of mentors, each possessing a unique blend of expertise and passion.

From Edouard Manet's portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh's meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe--but often remains misunderstood as an "exotic" artifact that helped inspire Western creativity. The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent. Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art--including, as Karl Marx put it, that "all that is solid melts into air"--were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century. This volume lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art form by presenting the most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints in their historical context. Ranging from the 17th-century development of decadent ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world," to the decline and later resurgence of prints in the early 20th century, the images collected in this edition make up an unmatched record not only of a unique genre in art history, but also of the shifting mores and cultural development of Japan. From mystical mountains to snowy passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows, each piece is explored as a work of art in its own right, revealing the stories and people behind the motifs. We discover the four pillars of the woodblock print--beauties, actors, landscapes, and bird-and-flower compositions--alongside depictions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, or enticing courtesans--rock stars who populated the "floating world" and whose fan bases fueled the frenzied production of woodblock prints. We delve into the horrifying and the obscure in prints where demons, ghosts, and otherworldly creatures torment the living--stunning images that continue to influence Japanese manga, film, and video games to this day. We witness how, in their incredible breadth, from everyday scenes to erotica, the martial to the mythological, these works are united by the technical mastery and infallible eye of their creators and how, with tremendous ingenuity and tongue-in-cheek wit, publishers and artists alike fought to circumvent government censorship. Derived from the original XXL monograph, this edition compiles the finest extant impressions from museums and private collections across the globe in a lightweight, accessible format, offering extensive descriptions to guide us through this frantic period in Japanese art history.

Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of equine wonder with our "Equine Elegance: A Coloring Experience for Horse Enthusiasts."Immerse yourself in the artistry of our carefully curated blend of realistic and imaginative coloring pages, designed to captivate the hearts of both adults and teens. This enchanting coloring book promises a therapeutic escape, offering a perfect balance of lifelike horse illustrations and whimsical depictions to set your creativity free.Whether you seek a moment of relaxation or a channel for your artistic spirit, "Equine Elegance" is the ideal companion for those who cherish the grace and majesty of these magnificent creatures. Indulge in the intricate details of our thoughtfully crafted pages, celebrating the diversity of horses in all their forms.Unleash your imagination and bring these stunning equine creations to life with your personal touch. Gift the joy of artistic expression to the horse lover in your life with "Equine Elegance," a coloring experience that pays homage to the beauty and charm of horses.

Un livre de coloriage proposant plus de 40 illustrations complexes d'intérieurs accueillants. Des salons charmants aux chambres oniriques, chaque page vous invite à vous plonger dans des heures de détente et de découverte de soi. Ce livre est un canevas pour votre créativité : colorez votre pièce telle que vous l'envisagez, laissez votre imagination vagabonder librement et créez un monde où vous vous sentez vraiment au meilleur de vous-même. Parfait pour les adultes et les adolescents, ce livre de coloriage garantit des moments de détente alors que vous donnez vie à ces espaces chaleureux. Détendez-vous, exprimez-vous et profitez de la joie thérapeutique de la coloration.

If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your children about construction sites, trucks, diggers, dumpers, and cranes, then look no further than this coloring book! With its simple yet detailed illustrations, children can color in a variety of construction vehicles and equipment while learning about their functions and purposes.Here are some key features of this coloring book:Simple illustrations that are easy for young children to colorA variety of construction vehicles to choose from, including trucks, diggers, dumpers, and cranesEach page includes a brief description of the vehicle or equipment being depicted, allowing children to learn as they colorHigh-quality paper that can withstand the wear and tear of coloringPerfect for both entertainment and education, this coloring book is a great way to keep your children engaged and learning about the world around them.So why not grab a set of crayons or colored pencils and let your child's creativity run wild with this construction site fun coloring book? It's an affordable and enjoyable activity that they're sure to love!

There are movie-goers, movie fans, and movie lovers. REEL CHANGE III is for all three. For the passively curious to the die-hard deep divers, REEL CHANGE offers looks into and behind the magic of what's on the big and little screen. There are farewells to icons like James Caan and Ray Liotta, X-ray examinations of the inner changes in a business that almost overnight has become dominated by streaming, and retrospective looks at the movies well-remembered (Planet of the Apes, Titanic) as well as those overlooked and unjustly forgotten like those in 1973, a year overstuffed with classics like American Graffiti art house gems like Badlands. After REEL CHANGE III, the next time you park yourself in a theater seat or in front of your TV, your eyes will be a little wider and you'll see a little more. "Bill Mesce Jr. has created another treasure chest of interesting movie and TV articles. The lucky readers who open this third wonderful collection will be entertained and enlightened from beginning to end. What fun!" - Betty Jo Tucker, film critic and award-winning author of Confessions of a Movie Addict, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, Cinema Stanzas and Cinema Stanzas Two. "Mesce's essays have the feeling one gets when the lights go down, the big sound comes up and the screen begins to glow. They seamlessly guide you into the world of movies. Facts, insights, stories and reflections from a writer who really knows make the world of movies richer and more fun." - Josh Sapan, Media Executive "One punchy, opinionated, beautifully-crafted essay after another. Mesce might just be the best film writer you've never heard of, and you owe it to yourself to change that."- David Breckman, writer/co-producer, MONK

When Janet Evans took one look at her new born son, she had no idea how short of time she had left. Little did the little boy know that a promise he would make to his mother when she sat him down one day would carry him through his life through all the pain and suffering. Read the journey of how the little boy shed his past and emerged from his shell as Foster Evans.

If you're looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones, the Cute Construction Crew Coloring Book is an excellent choice. This coloring book features a variety of construction site themed coloring pages that are perfect for kids, especially boys who love all things trucks and construction.Here are some of the features and benefits of the Cute Construction Crew Coloring Book:The coloring book is designed specifically for kids, with large images and easy-to-color designs that are perfect for little hands.The construction site theme is perfect for kids who love trucks, diggers, and other construction vehicles. They can color in everything from bulldozers to cranes to cement mixers.Coloring is a great way to develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. It's also a fun way to relieve stress and anxiety.The Cute Construction Crew Coloring Book is a great choice for parents, teachers, and caregivers who are looking for a fun and educational activity for kids. It's perfect for long car rides, rainy days, or quiet time at home.The coloring book is also a great way to teach kids about different types of construction vehicles and the important role they play in building our world. They can learn about everything from road construction to building skyscrapers.The Cute Construction Crew Coloring Book is available in both print and digital formats, so you can choose the option that works best for you and your family.Overall, the Cute Construction Crew Coloring Book is a great choice for parents and caregivers who are looking for a fun and educational activity for kids. With its construction site theme and easy-to-color designs, it's sure to be a hit with little ones who love trucks and construction vehicles.

Un libro da colorare con oltre 40 illustrazioni intricate di accoglienti interni domestici. Dai salotti affascinanti alle camere da letto sognanti, ogni pagina ti invita a dedicarti a ore di relax e auto-scoperta. Questo libro è una tela per la tua creatività: colora la tua stanza come la immagini, lascia che la tua immaginazione vaghi liberamente e crea un mondo in cui ti senti veramente al meglio. Perfetto per adulti e adolescenti, questo libro da colorare garantisce momenti di relax mentre dai vita a questi spazi accoglienti. Distenditi, esprimi te stesso e goditi la gioia terapeutica del colorare.

Un libro para colorear con más de 40 ilustraciones intrincadas de acogedores interiores. Desde encantadores salones hasta dormitorios soñadores, cada página te invita a disfrutar de horas de relajación y autoexploración. Este libro es un lienzo para tu creatividad: colorea tu habitación como la imaginas, deja que tu imaginación vuele libremente y crea un mundo donde te sientas realmente en tu mejor momento. Perfecto para adultos y adolescentes, este libro para colorear garantiza momentos de relajación mientras das vida a estos espacios acogedores. Relájate, exprésate y disfruta de la alegría terapéutica de colorear.

"'The stories don't work, you know.'"That's all it took to set me off. Someone I knew - not a friend - an acquaintance had the nerve, the temerity, the-the-the audacity to tell me that the stories told in each episode of my beloved Doctor Who since the show returned to our TV screens in 2005 ... don't stand up to scrutiny."That is how Mike Sivier embarked on a quest to cast a critical eye - and ear - over the world's longest-running TV science fiction drama, in an attempt to establish the facts.The results are contained here... and they may surprise you!

The charming Liebeslieder Waltzer, or Love Song Waltzes, by Johannes Brahms were immediately so popular with singers and audiences that Brahms composed a second collection. This edition of that collection, the equally lovely Neue Liebeslieder, or New Love Songs, has English translations which follow the meaning and spirit of the original German texts as closely as possible whilst respecting the rhyme structure and metre of the poems. They are presented here with a solo piano reduction of the piano duet score for convenience in rehearsal. For clarity, the German text is not included.

Easy-to-Play Piano / Keyboard Music For Adult Complete BeginnersThis short book includes a selection of easy popular tunes from around the World for adult Piano / Keyboard beginners.All the arrangements are for easy two-hand playing with chord lines above in most cases.Items included are: The Yellow Rose of Texas Early One Morning Little Brown Jug I Saw Three Ships Aura Lea AKA Love Me Tender We Wish You a Merry Xmas Amazing Grace The Cliffs of Doneen Away in a Manger Silent Night Little Town of Bethlehem On Top of Old Smokey Scarborough Fair Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond Bobby Shafto Johnny Comes Marching Home Danny Boy The Star-Spangled Banner Yankee Doodle Lord of the Dance Auld Lang Syne Morning Has Broken Happy Birthday Botany Bay Silver Threads Among the Gold Knees Up Mother Brown Oh! Susanna Home on the Range There is a Tavern in the Town A-Roving I've Been Working on the Railroad My Grandfathers Clock Ode to JoyNote that the downloadable printable pdf edition of this book is one of the several items that are included with "The Ultimate Piano / Keyboard Self Tuition Book For Absolute Beginners - Adults, Teenagers & Seniors The Book that Carries on Giving!"

This book is an illuminating exploration of Generative AI (GenAI) and its evolution. It contains over 150 AI-generated images and offers a captivating blend of personal narrative and technical expertise. The author shares their journey of using GenAI and provides practical advice and insights.The book doesn't shy away from addressing the ethical and societal concerns surrounding GenAI, such as the potential to diminish human creativity and the risk of replacing human designers. It also emphasizes the challenges of ensuring equitable access to these tools. The author presents a nuanced perspective on the role of AI in design, emphasizing its potential to augment human creativity rather than replace it.Perfect for designers, artists, educators, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of technology and creativity. It provides a comprehensive overview of GenAI, invites readers to reflect on its future trajectory, and stresses the ethical responsibilities of harnessing its power.

Discover The Language of the World's Greatest Jazz Fusion GuitaristsWhether you're struggling to get started in the complex world of Fusion guitar, or simply looking to enhance your vocabulary with 100 authentic licks in the style of the Fusion legends, this is the solution you've been waiting for.100 Jazz-Rock Fusion Licks for Guitar teaches you not just the language, but the concepts and approaches of the world's greatest guitarists. From Robben Ford to Allan Holdsworth, you'll master:10 licks in every player's unique styleThe theoretical concepts that underpin every phraseCore concepts to help you get inside each artist's creative mindBiographies and gear guidePractical applications that are musical and funThen you'll hone your skills over real-life chord changes to get you gig ready!Master 100 Authentic Jazz-Rock Fusion Guitar LicksIn 100 Jazz-Rock Fusion Licks for Guitar you'll discover the vocabulary of the guitarists who defined the jazz fusion genre and master licks in the style of:Mike Stern | Pat Metheny | John Scofield | Robben Ford | Larry Carlton | Allan Holdsworth | John McLaughlin | Wayne Krantz | Jimmy Herring |But you won't just learn their licks, you'll master the theoretical principles of how their language was created so you can quickly get creative with these powerful concepts in your own playing.Every chapter begins by teaching you essential, core concepts you'll hear time and again in the artist's playing. To round things off, you'll even learn to use these concepts over authentic jazz chord changes as you master the language over major and minor ii V I sequences. In fact, 100 Jazz-Rock Fusion Licks for Guitar is the closest thing you'll ever get to a shortcut into this intricate musical style.

'Secret Impressions' is all about routine ideas utilizing an impression pad. And we decidedthat anthology of ideas on impression pads shouldn't - indeed couldn't - be tied to a particular type of pad exclusively. We wanted these routines to work with any tool you might want to use.So you will notice that some of the authors use the Beautiful Butterfly as the device of choice, others work with the Tommy Pad, the First Impression Pad, the ParaPad - and a few contributors prefer to build up personal gimmicks on their own.The contributions in this book are a wonderful mixture of different ideas and approaches. There are routines that are pretty straightforward and others that use an impression pad as one subtle step with a combination of other principles and techniques. There are presentational ideas and twists that can be used as upgrades to other routines. There are theoretical deliberations, for example, concerning the psychology of a peek and even the philosophical aspects of using devices like these. There are design duplications and word revelations, plots based on 'influence' or 'suggestion,' and much more. It is astonishing to realize the different approaches utilizing similar ideas!Thank you to all our friends who took time to sponsor this project. Thank you so much for offering your time, creative ideas and parts of your working material to support the Mentalism Charity Project. We firmly believe that every purchaser of this book will be very happy with theirgood deed in supporting this project as well as with the gift you - the authors - have brought them.And on that note . . . Enjoy!

Thoughts, experiences, insights and advice on managing heckling in mentalism and magic performances.Advice that will open your eyes before you fall flat on your face. And even if you stumble we'll help you to get an idea of the possible reasons behind it in order to stop it from happening again.With contributions by Jon Allen, Banachek, David Berglas, Dr. Bill, Bob Cassidy, Paul Daniels, Jan Forster, Nicolai Friedrich, Paul Harris, Whit Haydn, Axel Hecklau, Christian Knudsen, Dr. Todd Landman, Simon Lovell, Max Maven, Richard Osterlind, Neal Scryer, Florian Severin, Jim Sisti, David Thiel, Paul Vigil, Michael Vincent and Richard Webster.From the foreword by Eugene Burger:"This is an important book because the authors, Rainer Mees and Thomas Heine, have approached disturbances during a performance with intelligence and clear thinking....Be prepared for an exciting journey!"

The charming Liebeslieder Waltzer, or Love Song Waltzes, by Johannes Brahms have remained favourite repertoire for singers and audiences alike, being both accessible and rewarding to perform. This edition of his first collection, Op. 52, has been arranged for SAB choirs, with fewer lower voices. It has lively English translations which follow the meaning and spirit of the original German texts as closely as possible whilst respecting the rhyme structure and metre of the poems. They are presented here with a solo piano reduction of the piano duet score for ease in rehearsal. For clarity, the German text is not included. There is also a version of this edition for SATB choirs.

Introducing "Pocket: Guide to Posing," your portable mentor for capturing stunning photographs and creating visually captivating portrait photography - your essential companion for unlocking the secrets to captivating and dynamic photography. This compact guide is tailored for photographers, videographers, directors, models, and artists alike, providing a wealth of creative inspiration to elevate your visual storytelling. Clear illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions, and creative challenges make learning the art of posing enjoyable and effective.