Featuring a diverse array of captivating portraits, this collection showcases the remarkable talent of award-winning photographer Alison Wright. Each image offers a glimpse into the lives and cultures of individuals from various backgrounds, highlighting their unique stories and emotions. The book not only celebrates the art of photography but also emphasizes the beauty of human connection across different societies.
A Nation of Shopkeepers explores the unstoppable rise of the petty bourgeoisie, one of the most powerful, but underexplored, classes in modern society.
“My husband Jan finished me on 17 June 1439. . . . My age was 33 years.” So speaks Margaret van Eyck from the frame of her portrait. This painted inscription honors its maker Jan van Eyck, even as it blurs the distinction between living subject and painted double. Frame Work, an in-depth study of paintings, sculpture, and manuscript illumination in their varied social settings, argues that frames and framing devices are central to how Renaissance images operate. In a period of rapid cultural change, framing began to secure the very notion of an independent “artwork,” and reframings could regulate the meaning attached to works of art—a process that continues in the present day. Highlighting innovations in framing introduced by figures such as Donatello, Giovanni Bellini, and Jean Fouquet, this original book shows how the inventive character of Renaissance frames responds to broader sociopolitical and religious change. The frame emerges as a site of beauty, display, and persuasion, and as a mechanism of control.
The narrative follows a gripping journey through personal and societal challenges, highlighting resilience and the human spirit. It intertwines rich character development with thought-provoking themes, offering readers a profound exploration of relationships and identity. The story is set against a backdrop that enhances its emotional depth, making it both relatable and impactful. With its engaging prose and compelling plot twists, it captivates readers from start to finish, ensuring a memorable reading experience.
Packed full of GCSE-style questions to test understanding, this OCR Gateway Chemistry B exam practice workbook is designed to help familiarise students with the types of questions that they may come across in the exam.
"A chronological collection of CIA documents, spanning the years 1949 to 2000, relevant to UFO research"--
In the visual arts of fifteenth to the early nineteenth centuries in Europe, animals were understood in relation to the human world, whether as animals of the farm, estate or household, beasts of burden or as diversions in menageries and travelling shows. This book explores perceptions of natural world as seen through eyes of imaginative artists.
The book features over 160 striking portraits that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the human face across all continents. Documentary photographer Alison Wright captures individuals from various backgrounds, including children, the privileged, and those living traditional lifestyles. Each portrait serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and the dignity found in every person, highlighting the emotional depth and grace present in all walks of life.
Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: Chemistry Straight-to-the-point revision and practice with no distractions, this revision guide helps prepare students for the Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam.
Backyard Treehouses is an inspirational how-to book for those who want to build their own treehouses while minimizing the impact on their trees. It's designed for do-it-yourself builders with limited time and money who still want to build something safe, durable, and beautiful for their families. With step-by-step color photos, building plans, helpful tips and sidebars, master carpenter and treehouse builder Dan Wright demonstrates the range, from simple to more complex, of what a treehouse can be, and how it can enhance the backyard lifestyle. He also includes tips on popular treehouse accessories such as rope swings and ziplines.