David Wade Livres

Deals with a little-known, short-lived, tradition of imaginative geometry that flourished in 16th century Germany, during the Northern Renaissance. The key figure in this movement was the goldsmith Wenzel Jamnitzer, whose graphic fantasies were an imaginative response to the newly rediscovered geometrical theories associated with such important figures as Pythagoras, Plato, Archimedes and Euclid - all part of the great revival of interest in Classical knowledge that characterised the Renaissance. 'Fantastic Geometry' provides a fairly comprehensive overview of the work of this group (with many illustrations), together with an account of the historical background and the sources of their inspiration. David Wade is a sculptor and photographer.

Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? This book introduces the main principles of symmetry, and shows how symmetry can be found in almost every corner of science, nature and human culture.

Welsh Border architect David Wade has spent a lifetime gathering and organising the extraordinary families of surface patterns that nature throws up at every scale. In this book, illustrated by the author, we see branching patterns, animal spots, crack patterns and much, much more.

The narrative follows a woman's journey as her vision starts to decline eighteen months into her marriage, exploring the emotional and physical challenges she faces. As she navigates her changing reality, the story delves into themes of love, resilience, and adaptation, highlighting the impact of her condition on both her personal life and her relationship. Through her experiences, readers witness the struggle for independence and the search for understanding amidst the complexities of her situation.

The book explores the concept of being divinely chosen to inspire and influence others. It delves into the idea that certain individuals possess innate gifts or callings that empower them to create significant change in the lives of those around them. The narrative emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing these unique abilities as a form of spiritual anointment.

This Revised Edition of A Straightforward Guide to The Law and Practice of Mental Health in the United Kingdom is a comprehensive introductory text to the complex are of mental health and how it is dealt with in the UK. There are many differing diagnoses of mental health, ranging from the severe to mild disorders. The law that deals with this area and the organisations that cope with it are outlined sympathetically and clearly in this concise book updated to 2020.

This Revised Edition of A Straightforward Guide to The Law and Practice of Mental Health in the United Kingdom is a comprehensive introductory text to the complex area of mental health and how it is dealt with in the UK. There are many differing diagnoses of mental health, ranging from the severe to mild disorders. The law that deals with this area and the organisations that cope with it are outlined sympathetically and clearly in this concise book updated to 2022. The Coronavirus Act 2020 is also discussed.

This Revised Edition of A Straightforward Guide to The Law and Practice of Mental Health in the United Kingdom is a comprehensive introductory text to the complex area of mental health and how it is dealt with in the UK. There are many differing diagnoses of mental health, ranging from the severe to mild disorders. The law that deals with this area and the organisations that cope with it are outlined sympathetically and clearly in this concise book updated to 2024. The Coronavirus Act 2020 is also discussed.

Proč mají auta tutéž symetrii jako vážky? Opravdu je v kapkách padajících z kohoutku skrytý nádherný vířivý vzor? Co mají hmyzí vajíčka společného s planetami a proč? V této úžasné knížce velšský spisovatel a výtvarník David Wade odhaluje, že symetrie lze nalézt téměř všude, v každém oboru vědy, v přírodě, v umění, v architektuře i v našich představách morálky a spravedlnosti. Symetrie je vše prostupující koncept, který je ale zároveň jedním z nejzáhadnějších a nejobtížněji uchopitelných.

Die Kunstgeschichte ist eng mit der Ideengeschichte verknüpft, teilen beide doch die menschliche Fähigkeit zur Erfindung und Vorstellung. So war Kunst immer schon eine Antwort auf Mythos und Religion. Ihre Aufgabe bestand im Porträtieren, Feiern und Stärken des Glaubens. Dieses Buch handelt jedoch von einem Einfluss ganz anderer Art, nämlich einer bestimmten philosophischen Tradition namens Platonismus. Einer seiner wichtigsten Aspekte ist seine Bindung zur Mathematik, insbesondere zur Geometrie. Teil seiner großen Originalität liegt im Glauben, dass die Natur am besten durch das abstrakte Mittel der Zahlen und Maße verstanden werden kann - eine Annahme, die zum Fundament für die Wissenschaft werden sollte. Diese Prinzipien, die der idealen Formulierung von Zahlen, Proportionen und geometrischen Formen einen hohen Wert beimaßen, übte auch eine starke ästhetische Anziehungskraft aus. So diente dieser Aspekt des Platonismus schon zu Beginn der Renaissance vielen Künstlern als Inspiration, besonders die pythagoräischen Anmerkungen zu Ratio und den harmonischen Relationen als ein der irdischen Welt zugrundeliegendes, aber auch über diese herausragendes und hinter ihr liegendes Prinzip.Dieses Buch ist ein Beitrag zu diesem Geometrizismus der Renaissance, insbesondere zur Künstler-/Handwerkergruppe, die Mitte des 16. Jahrhunderts in Nürnberg ansässig war.