Global Art

Art today is defined by its relationship to money as never before. Prices of living artists' works have been driven to unprecedented heights, conventional boundaries within the art world have collapsed, and artists now think ever more strategically about how to advance their careers. Artists no longer simply make art, but package, sell, and brand it. Noah Horowitz exposes the inner workings of the contemporary art market, explaining how this unique economy came to be, how it works, and where it's headed.

Dubai wunderkind Michelle Rasul was only a toddler when she first got behind the turntables. By the time she entered the 2021 DMC Global DJing Championship, she was on her way to becoming an international celebrity. Her inspiring autobiography is a testament to passion, talent, family, love, and perseverance—and above all, a celebration of Girl Power with some scratching and a beat.

From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien's creations and Klingon to today's thriving global community of conlangers.

And the Roots of the Rhythm Remain is like no other. It shows how personalities, events and politics in Havana, Lagos, Buenos Aires, Soweto, Rio and Seville are as colourful and fascinating as anything that took place in Storyville, Harlem, Laurel Canyon or Liverpool. And, moreover, how jazz, r&b and rock 'n' roll would never have happened if it wasn't for sounds emanating from over the horizon and below the equator.

This book shows you how you can put your life into high gear, manifesting what you want so you can live a life of fulfillment, abundance, joy, peace and happiness. It is not about "programming," or even "deprogramming" your subconscious mind as it is with many other approaches. It's about coming from a totally different paradigm and doing an end run around the mind altogether.

The First World War laid waste to a continent and brought about the end of innocence — and the end of faith. Unlike a generation of young writers who lost faith in the God of the Bible, however, J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis found that the Great War deepened their spiritual quest. Both men served as soldiers on the Western Front, survived the trenches, and used the experience of that conflict to ignite their Christian imagination.

Elizabeth Arden was a household name on six continents and a millionaire several times over before her death in 1966. Arden counted British royalty and social elites from the overlapping worlds of New York, Hollywood, London, and Paris among her clients. She revolutionized skin care and cosmetics, making it acceptable for all women to embrace glamour and wear makeup—not just actresses and prostitutes. She created a successful international business empire before women gained the vote and at a time when virtually no woman owned or ran a national company.

Have you always wondered about Reiki but never been sure where to begin learning more? Do you want to discover a healing technique that can bring major benefits to yourself and those around you? You’ve come to the right place. Reiki for Beginners is your one-stop shop to everything Reiki. From self-Reiki techniques to becoming a practitioner yourself, this book will help you learn the basics and understand how to take your journey to the next level.

From trade to technology to military might, competition between the United States and China dominates the foreign policy landscape. But this battle for global influence is also playing out in a strange and unexpected arena: the movies. The film industry, Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel explains, is the latest battleground in the tense and complex rivalry between these two world powers. In recent decades, as China has grown into a giant of the international economy, it has become a crucial source of revenue for the American film industry.

How to do really bad things! What's a woman to wear when she kills her husband? Or plays her detective for a sap? And ultimately, what's the appropriate ensemble for facing a firing squad? Who is the femme fatale? Since time began, every culture has obsessed about her; women have wished to be her, and men - the dumb clucks - have connived to control her.

Have you ever spoken words you later regretted? If so, then How to Control Your Tongue is the book for you! In this book, you will learn how to reign in that impulsive tongue and become a mindful speaker as you stop swearing, except when it is appropriate.

This book will help you start a career as a voice actor or voice-over. It will also help you if you are looking to understand how to get started and the principals of recording and editing, finding the right equipment, reading and writing scripts, identifying your unique voice, and finding buyers for your voice work. This book is exclusive! Listen to it today! As the founder of AllTalk Global, Richard Andersone is currently serving thousands all over the world in over 100 countries! Hear this mini-guidebook to find out why so many people have gained new skills.

Set against the backdrop of America's drug war, Atlanta’s urban communities, and the city’s vibrant music scene, Trap History takes an introspective look at the birth, rise, and global impact of trap music. From past interviews and firsthand encounters with trap music artists such as T.I., Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Future, and Migos, A.R. Shaw takes listeners on a journey that is informative, entertaining, poignant, and inspiring. Trap History stands as the first book that firmly details the origins of the rap subgenre, trap music.

Virtually everyone would agree that Leonardo da Vinci was the most important artist of the High Renaissance. It was Leonardo who singlehandedly created the defining features of Western art: a realism based on subtle shading; depth using atmospheric effects; and dramatic contrasts between light and dark.

Test your knowledge or brush up on it with this unofficial Trivia Book. If you want to remember some of the great moments (with the expanse of time, we couldn’t remember them all!) of one of the most loved television shows ever, this book is for you.

Working in an environment that often stereotypes or attempts to “universalize” experiences, it’s more important than ever that actors consider how culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and ability are inseparable and important parts of their identity that should not be minimized and can instead enhance their work. In Breaking It Down: Audition Techniques for Actors of the Global Majority, Nicole Hodges Persley and Monica White Ndounou share real-world audition strategies that center the experiences of actors of color.

The 98-stanza meter-and-rhyme translation of "Legenda Luceafarului" - an entrancing masterpiece by Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), the Romanian national poet - captures the essence of the original work's musicality and poetic nuance. It is the story of a young princess' longing and impossible love for the immortal star who, sharing her love, takes human form and tries to become mortal.

This gripping, deeply thoughtful book considers the future of civilization in the light of what we know about climate change and related threats. David Orr, an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education, pulls no punches: Even with the Paris Agreement of 2015, Earth systems will not reach a new equilibrium for centuries.

Far from the mainland, the Canary Islands are the "Islands of Happiness" on the edge of the world: The sun islands in the Atlantic. Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma. LANZAROTE a paradise on the volcano with rugged rocks and manicured beaches. A bitter beauty, born of fire and water with a famous wine-growing area. FUERTEVENTURA is the second largest island in the Canary Archipelago. In the far north is the town of Corralejo, which developed into a ferry port and within a few decades a lively resort. GRAN CANARIA.

La psicología oscura es cada vez más utilizada por aquellos que quieren controlar tus acciones, para conseguir lo que quieren. La estructura actual de la sociedad contribuye al aumento de la manipulación a través del uso de la intimidación, señales no verbales, hipnosis y más. Con todo esto, es bastante claro que el conocimiento de este tema es necesario para la supervivencia diaria. Secretos de la Psicología Oscura es una exploración del comportamiento antisocial en la sociedad y cómo contrarrestarlo.