David Harris Livres

La calligraphie actuelle, fruit d'une histoire de 2 000 ans, présente de multiples styles, dont cet ouvrage ambitieux veut rendre compte. Il réunit ainsi les planches d'étude d'une centaine d'écritures, des alphabets romains aux créations de l'Art nouveau, avec de nombreux exemples d'adaptations et de modèles contemporains, tracés à la plume, au pinceau, au stylo, au tire-ligne... Pour chaque écriture, l'exécution des lettres ou groupes de lettres similaires est décomposée de façon précise et claire, à l'aide de séries de photos illustrant la gestuelle calligraphique et le tracé qui en découle. Une description des caractéristiques principales du style et des variantes possibles figure systématiquement. Avec ce guide, les débutants apprendront sans peine toutes les techniques de base. Les calligraphes expérimentés enrichiront considérablement leur répertoire et pourront s'initier à la technique de l'enluminure, développée en dernière partie.

This is an essential guide for all calligraphers - whether they are amateurs or professionals. The book contains over 100 different alphabets with detailed instructions on how to draw all the letters. Its wiro binding means that the book will lie flat and be easy to work from. There is also useful information about tools and materials, basic layouts and illumination and ornamentation.

International Human Rights Law offers a thought-provoking consideration of the subject, from its philosophical foundations to contemporary challenges, with contributions from leading experts. Critical and detailed, it covers all elements of a traditional international human rights course and is suitable for use as a stand-alone textbook.

This collection features eighteen pieces of journalism, essays, and opinion writing by David Harris, showcasing his insights and perspectives from the early 1970s to the present. Each piece reflects his experiences and observations over decades, providing a rich commentary on various social and political issues. The compilation is introduced by Harris himself, offering readers a personal context for his work.

A new political history of the former British colony in West Africa.

The extensively revised 3rd edition of CMOS VLSI Design details modern techniques for the design of complex and high performance CMOS Systems-on-Chip. The authors draw upon extensive industry and classroom experience to explain modern practices of chip design. The introductory chapter covers transistor operation, CMOS gate design, fabrication, and layout at a level accessible to anyone with an elementary knowledge of digital electornics. Later chapters beuild up an in-depth discussion of the design of complex, high performance, low power CMOS Systems-on-Chip.

Exploring the treacherous realm of drug trafficking, this novel reveals the extremes to which characters will resort to increase their profits. It offers a raw and intense look at the moral dilemmas and perilous choices faced by those involved in this illicit trade, painting a vivid picture of desperation and ambition in a high-stakes environment.

Exploring the theme of personal crisis, this book addresses moments when life deviates from our expectations, leading to despair and bitterness. It poses critical questions about recovery and restoration, offering insights into finding a path toward healing and renewing shattered dreams. Through a blend of reflection and guidance, the narrative encourages readers to navigate their struggles and rediscover hope amidst life's challenges.

The book explores the innovative food preservation techniques of the Middle Ages, focusing on specialized rooms constructed alongside distilleries. These unique spaces utilized indoor fires to dehydrate food, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of people during this era. Through detailed descriptions, it highlights the cultural and historical significance of these practices in sustaining food supplies.

The book explores the impact of autism on communication and social interactions through the lens of polyvagal theory. It illustrates how autistic individuals may experience fight-flight-freeze responses, leading to immobilization during childhood. This can result in agitation, digestive issues, and distorted community interactions due to an underdeveloped social engagement system. Factors such as emotional trauma, birth-related fears, or damage to the vagus nerve are examined as potential causes for these challenges in the nervous system's development.