Moving from meetings with artists to the creation of the first public museums in the 18th century, recounting the practice of inspirational figures such as Diaghilev, skipping between exhibitions, continents and centuries, the author argues that curation is far from a static

THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR Kieren Fallon was one of the world\'s greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. \'The most eagerly anticipated racing autobiography for many years\' Greg Wood, Guardian As a jockey, Kieren Fallon had a unique rapport with his horses, often coaxing

In this powerful sermon, Thomas Chalmers inspires Christians to remove the snares and tangles of sin--not through legalistic obedience but through the power of a new and greater affection for God. Chalmers reminds God\'s saints that as sojourners living in this world, true power over the trials and sins of this life is found only in desiring Jesus

This book offers fresh perspectives on the challenges of assessment and feedback in higher education. A must read for university leaders, academics, and educational developers, it asks \'what if\' questions to unlock some of the systemic problems of assessment and feedback. It shifts the debate to focus on students\' experience at a programme-level, introducing a different way of thinking about assessment

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that\'s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler\'s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew. And just think of the wonders we must pass every day without even noticing! Stickler, an original character covered in sticks

This commentary on the Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation, excerpted from the Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors connect historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.Each chapter (Hebrews through Revelation) includes an introduction and commentary

This is the new compact hardcover edition of Mark Hearld\'s Work Book, the first collection of the artist\'s beguiling art. The artist Mark Hearld finds his inspiration in the flora and fauna of the British countryside: a blue-eyed jay perched on an oak branch; two hares enjoying the spoils of an allotment; a mute swan standing at the frozen water\'s edge; and a sleek red fox prowling the fields. Hearld

The world has changed - but thankfully so have we. The Shift: Poetry for a New Perspective embodies the best of who we are now. From Melody Godfred, author of Self Love Poetry: for Thinkers & Feelers, comes a collection of poems designed to reframe how we see and move through this brave new, post-pandemic world. Each pair of poems inspires a shift from the old way of thinking to the new: from guilt

Making the Gods Speak presents a comprehensive accounting for the processes of divine revelations. Focusing the bulk of his analysis on spirit-writing, Vincent Goossaert offers a ritual-centered framework to study revelation in Chinese cultural history and comparatively with the revelatory practices of other religious

A straight man takes a job at a gay brothel that has a firm rule of no falling in love. What could go wrong? Apollo takes on a rather odd job at a brothel as a way to make some fast cash, but when one of the male prostitutes takes an interest in him, his days of gainful employment seem numbered. A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex--and not somewhere

After the success of the first edition of Introduction to Functional Programming, the authors have thoroughly updated and revised this bestselling title. This book is unusual amongst books on functional programming in that it is primarily directed towards the concepts of functional programming, rather than their realization in a specific programming language. The book clearly expounds the construction

The seventh hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy

A timely and heartfelt collection of essays inspired by the #MeToo movement, edited by acclaimed young adult and middle-grade author Janet Gurtler. Featuring Beth Revis, Mackenzi Lee, Ellen Hopkins, Saundra Mitchell, Jennifer Brown, Cheryl Rainfield and many more. When #MeToo went viral, Janet Gurtler was among the millions of people who began to reflect on her past experiences. Things she had reluctantly

New York Dram Critc\'s Circle Award for Best Foreign Play Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy London Critics\' Circle Award for Best Play Time Out Award for Best West End Play The award-winning play of love and betrayal that was the inspiration for Mike Nichols\' acclaimed film of the same name and starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Own. In Closer, Patrick Marber has

THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING CLASSIC OF POLITICAL INTEGRITY With a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy and introduction by Caroline Kennedy John F. Kennedy\'s enduring classic resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues--courage and patriotism--and remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable American spirit During 1954-55, Kennedy, then a junior senator from the

The Lake District is one of England\'s busiest national parks. Many people believe that wildness is long gone from the fells, lakes, tarns and becks, yet, within its boundaries, Jim Crumley sets out to prove them wrong--to find \"a new way of seeing and writing about this most seen and written about of landscapes.With a naturalist\'s eye and a poet\'s instinct he is drawn to Lakeland\'s turned-aside

Few modern artists have such a following today as Egon Schiele (1890-1918), who in his short life created numerous works that draw in casual viewers and dedicated art lovers alike. Though he enjoyed some success during his lifetime, it wasn\'t until the early 1950s that his lasting importance began to be widely appreciated. This book offers striking reproductions of works from each of Schiele\'s creative