Designed to be readable above all else to those without prior knowledge of the subject, A Short History of Asia presents a gripping and comprehensive account of civilizations that had credit banking, mass production industries, and whole libraries of printed books while Europe was still primitive. It stresses in particular the pre-colonial period, and takes a critical look at imperialism. Its chapters on the modern states are enlivened by the personal experience of the author, who has lived and worked in almost all of them. The book identifies Asian traditions which influence the modern states profoundly.
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Designed to be readable above all else to those without prior knowledge of the subject, A Short History of Asia presents a gripping and comprehensive account of civilizations that had credit banking, mass production industries, and whole libraries of printed books while Europe was still primitive. It stresses in particular the pre-col (more…)
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“The French Blue tells the fascinating back story of the Hope Diamond. It is a novel based on fact that is both a delightful read and a treasure trove of insights into the world of the 17th Century gem trade.” John S. White, Former Curator in Charge, National Gem Collection, The Smithsonian Institution –backcoverThe French Blue tells the fascinating back story of the Hope Diamond. It is a novel based on fact that is both a delightful read and a treasure trove of insights into the world of the 17th Century gem trade.” John S. White, Former Curator in Charge, National Gem Collection, The Smithsonian Institution –backcover
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I am really struggling with the events that take place in The Black Stone. I have an opinion, which is totally mine, that may or may not be the opinion of any other. The Black Stone was one of those novels that brought you back and forth in time, I guess in order to explain the story itself. We went all the way back to Cleopatra’s day along with Julius Caesar. The author was trying to bring forth the point of origin of The Black Stone; however, the time it took to read about that part of the time in history, was too lengthy. I think that part of the story could have been written with less explanation, but still bring us to understand where The Black Stone really came from. Everyone in the world has their own opinion on the happenings of 9/11. I am not sure that the author realized how much she brings back the memories of 9/11 in her story. Some people would probably welcome the story in the novel as a reminder of the events of that day; but myself, I did not like (more…)
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Silver’s new book is an indispensable resource for all art therapists, as well anyone who works with at-risk youth. This is an exceptional reworking of her earlier work and includes new research, a wealth of applications in a range of settings, and a dynamic synthesis of Silver’s lifework. – Donna Kaiser, Director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program, Albertus Magnus College, USAThis new book, which constitutes a compilation of major work by this brilliant author, is stunning in its scope. These assessment methods and research studies offer a unique and balanced blend of art and science that affords an understanding of both individual and universal elements of human emotion and cognition. – Annette Shore, Marylhurst University, Graduate Program in Art Therapy Counseling, USAThis book is an extraordinary accomplishment! Rawley Silver’s tools for identifying, assessing, and supporting children and adolescents at risk for violent behavior are a model for combin (more…)
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Eagerly awaited, clear step-by-step instructions for how to work with digital negatives to produce excellent quality prints for silver and alternative processes.
Digital Negatives: Using Photoshop to Create Digital Negatives for Silver and Alternative Process Printing bridges the world of traditional photographic printing with digital technology. A digital negative, prepared in Photoshop, allows you to skip the dark room time developing the negatives-getting straight to a variety of printing processes including silver, platinum, and a host of other “alternative” processes. You will see this as an opportunity to mix technology with traditional photo processes resulting in more time for your art! In the recent past, photographers that wanted digital negatives had to take their business to labs. Now all of you Photoshop users can incorporate this practice into your workflow of choice. *Easy, quick start recommendati (more…)