A collection of inspiring and empowering quotations from an artist noted for her frank treatment of sex—and for her portraits of Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Lady Gaga, and LizzoSince the 1980s, Marilyn Minter has been a pioneer of sex-positive feminism in the contemporary art world, pushing the boundaries of what kind of imagery is acceptable in fine art, especially when produced by women. In her photorealistic paintings, including of celebrities such as Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Lizzo, Minter draws on the aesthetics of fashion magazines, depicting cropped women’s faces and bodies laden with jewels and couture accessories. In some of her work, she has explored how the meaning of pornographic imagery changes when it’s appropriated and transformed by a woman artist. Gathered from interviews, articles, and other sources, Minter-isms is a compelling collection of quotations that presents Minter’s revealing thoughts on art, women, power, sexuality, pornography, politics, and more. Filled with wisdom and humor, the book offers new insights about the life, work, and mind of this groundbreaking artist.“I used to think I was the worst person that ever lived, and that’s pretty narcissistic of me. I wasn’t even close.”“My whole goal was to see if it would change the meaning if women owned sexual imagery, if we actually started making imagery for our own pleasure and amusement.”“When it comes to sexual imagery even the most enlightened people can become paralyzed.”“I’m really glad to see mediocre women artists getting lots of attention, because the boys have been doing it for years. It’s about time we’re allowed mediocre women, too.”
A revealing collection of quotations from the world-renowned artist and political activist behind the iconic Obama “Hope” poster and the “Obey Giant” street-art campaignShepard Fairey is one of today’s most important and influential street artists, activists, and graphic designers. His instantly recognizable designs—“André the Giant has a Posse,” “Obey Giant,” the Obama “Hope” poster, and the “We the People” posters for the 2017 Women’s March—have become an indelible part of visual culture, appearing in countless media, including stickers, stencils, prints, T-shirts, album covers, murals, and fine art. Fairey-isms is a compelling collection of quotations from this fascinating artist. Gathered from interviews, articles, and other sources, these quotations offer rich insights about his life and work, including his thoughts on art, creativity, politics, and propaganda and his reflections on his influences—from skateboarding, The Clash, and Public Enemy to Russian Constructivism and artists such as Futura, Barbara Kruger, and Andy Warhol.“I use the word ‘Obey’ in much of my art as a form of reverse psychology. Though most people wish they were independent, many obediently follow the path of least resistance and are uncomfortable with confronting the word ‘Obey.’”“Any message that’s worth delivering can be amplified with art.”“I called my work propaganda out of an understanding that there’s an irony, because every piece of visual communication has an agenda. Any of it could be called propaganda.”“Repetition works.”
Behavioral law hat sich von punktuellen Hinterfragungen innerhalb der ökonomischen Analyse zum Fundament einer Annahmenlehre für die gesamte Rechtswissenschaft entwickelt. Damit Theorie und Praxis rechtlicher Steuerung an den Wissensbestand anknüpfen können, muss man empirisches Schrifttum für juristische Zwecke erschließen. Doch auch das Recht selbst ist aus dem Blickwinkel des Denkens und Handelns von Individuen neu zu befragen. Dabei gibt es weit mehr zu entdecken als seine Konzepte vom psychischen Realbereich: Am Ende geht es um das Funktionieren einer aus menschlichen Urteilen und Entscheidungen zusammengesetzten staatlichen Praxis. Der Band widmet sich diesen Aufgaben exemplarisch für die Kernfächer des öffentlichen Rechts als "allgemeinen Teil" der rechtlichen Verhaltenssteuerung in Deutschland. Er arbeitet systematisch den Theorienkanon der verhaltenswissenschaftlichen Analyse auf, erschließt Verbindungen innerhalb des Rechtsstoffs und fragt nach neuen Möglichkeiten dogmatischer Konstruktion und Strukturierung.
The author of California Snakes and How to Find Them invites budding reptile enthusiasts into a wonderland of lizards.Lizards: they are cute, endearing, and mind-bogglingly diverse, and yet they are so easy to overlook among California’s natural abundance. Start watching them, though, and a wonderland of lizard life appears. In California Lizards and How to Find Them, lizard lover Emily Taylor profiles over 60 native and introduced species, from California's iconic Western Fence Lizard to the adorable Desert Iguana to the chonky Wall Gecko. With her expert knowledge and joyous, laugh-out-loud writing, Taylor provides tips for finding, watching, and responsibly catching lizards. She offers absorbing insights on lizard evolution, and she explains the toll of invasive lizard species on California's ecosystems. Featuring more than 100 full-color photographs, and designed for easy use in everyday life, this is the ideal guide for budding reptile enthusiasts and longtime naturalists alike.
Queen Victoria: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works explores the queen as well as the people, events, and ideas that shaped the life of the second-longest-reigning monarch in British history. It features a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and over 100 cross referenced dictionary entries.
This bestselling graduation gift addresses questions grads will encounter as they move into the next phases of life. It is a wonderful keepsake full of answers straight from God's Word. Beautifully packaged with foil stamping, this book is a perfect fit for today's graduates.
This bestselling graduation gift addresses questions grads will encounter as they move into the next phases of life. It is a wonderful keepsake full of answers straight from God's Word. Beautifully packaged with foil stamping, this book is a perfect fit for today's graduates.
The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.
Do you possess Data-like recall of everything Star Trek: The Next Generation? Put that knowledge to the test with The Next Generation Nerd Search Book. The next generation of Star Trek Nerd Search books is here, literally. Star Trek Nerd Search: The Next Generation follows the TOS-centric "Quibbles with Tribbles" and it challenges TNG fans to find the made-on-purpose mistakes across its 44 pages. Think of it as a next-level "Where's Waldo" for all the diehard Star Trek fans throughout the galaxy. Glenn Dakin, the madman behind Hero Collector's previous Nerd Search search-and-find titles, Ghostbusters: Eerie Errors & Suspect Ghosts and Star Trek: Quibbles with Tribbles, returns to playfully torment fans who boldly think they know it all. His fully illustrated book beams up the villainous Borg, who've created time-traveling Chaos Cubes that break down reality as we know it. The reader's task is to spot the Cubes and save Picard's mission.
A Year of Festivities & Feasting is a delightful collection that celebrates the bounty of nature, the joy of seasonal cooking, and the stories that connect delicious foods with some of our most sacred annual traditions.People find joy in the rhythms of nature. We delight in the taste of fresh ingredients, the turning of the seasons and the earth below our feet, and the joy of gardening. The seasons, with their ever-changing abundance, offer us endless opportunities to savour nature's gifts, from wild garlic in springtime to juicy berries in summer, autumn mushrooms, and winter root vegetables. This beautiful collection features a wide variety of recipes to celebrate special moments throughout the year and reveals the story of why we associate such events with certain foods, from the traditional Burn's Night meal of Cullen Sink to Cornish Saffron buns, Midsummer cushion cakes to mark the Summer solstice, and Pot-roast pheasant, Martinmas Beef and Feast of the Seven Fishes pie as the colder months set in.This beautifully designed book will be a volume readers will treasure both this year and in those to come, and the perfect companion to A Year in Story and Song.
Take your competitive-exam preparation to a whole different level-be it UPSC, SSC, PSC, CUET,CAT, CLAT, JUDICIARY, SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, GATE, and so on!This is no run-of-the-mill book but made specifically for competitive exams, accomplished after anextensive exercise of going through past years' papers and gathering feedback from many studentswho have sat for UPSC, SSC, the Judiciary, etc. Not only are important word meanings coveredwith example sentences, the book also features word roots, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms andetymology. And with a foreword by Rahul Sir from Rahul's IAS, we just about guarantee that noword will come from outside this book!
A richly illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of dragonflies and damselflies around the worldAirily dancing over rivers and ponds, the thousands of dragonfly and damselfly species that cohabit our planet dazzle us with their beauty. As key species in freshwater ecosystems, they are vital indicators of the health of our environment. Dragonflies and damselflies exhibit a range of fascinating behaviors, including male courtship displays, aerial mating, and mate-guarding to ensure the next generation. Their speed and agility in the air make adults effective predators, but as aquatic nymphs they also scoot through the water to snatch up prey. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the World showcases the breathtaking diversity and beauty of these colorful insects while shedding light on how we can help to protect them. Features hundreds of stunning color photos of numerous speciesProfiles representatives of every familyExplores the evolution of dragonflies and damselflies and how their unique features and adaptations have aided their survivalIncludes details about behavior, ecology, and conservation
Unleash your inner superhero with this engaging compilation of sharp humor and memorable lines from your favorite Marvel Comics characters. Revisit the iconic moments and unforgettable dialogues that have shaped these legendary comics. From the unyielding determination of Captain America to the razor-sharp wit of Iron Man, every page is an homage to the rich tapestry of characters that Marvel has brought to life. With wisdom from heroes and villains alike, you can delve deeper into the minds of the characters you know and love. Whether you're a long-time Marvel enthusiast or a newcomer to the superhero world, this book serves as the perfect companion, reminding you that we all have a bit of a superhero within us. Gear up and get ready to traverse the captivating world of Marvel, one quote at a time.
Provides quick and reliable information on the most important people, places, and concepts found in the Bible, as well as explanations for difficult-to-understand terms. The Essential Bible Dictionary is a compact reference tool for any reader of Scripture. Unlike similar Bible dictionaries and study aids, this essential dictionary is designed to streamline Bible reading and comprehension and is focused exclusively on proper nouns and words for which a special biblical usage requires comment.In addition to defining words, places, people, and the many themes of the Bible, you'll find:Full-color images, maps, illustrations, and diagrams throughout.Succinct book overviews (arranged alphabetically) with orientating information on author, content, background, and purpose.Phonetic pronunciation key for each entry.Important cross-references for further study.Ideal for use in devotions or personal Bible study, The Essential Bible Dictionary is a storehouse of information that will bring the everyday world of the Bible to life.Can be used with any translation of the Bible.
Más de medio millón de personas han recurrido La lectura eficaz de la Biblia para comprender la Biblia en toda su plenitud. Esta tercera edición presenta una serie de revisiones importantes de acuerdo con los más recientes estudios académicos, los nuevos recursos y los cambios culturales.
Welcome to the Hakuna Matata club.The secret to a wholesome Hakuna Matata (no worries) life is neither a secret, nor is it glaringly apparent. It all begins with daring to take the next step, building resilience, accepting one's own complicated self and most importantly, spreading a little kindness along the way.This little book of methali (Swahili proverbs), takes you on a journey of discovery into the wellness contained in the precious gift of yesteryears wisdom. This wisdom has been passed down from generation to generation, it is old, and it is tested. The anecdotes are filtered from the proverbs to provide a personal perspective. Remember, as all proverbs do, the methali's wisdom will find its own meaning with each person.How to be Hakuna Matata is an inspiring and motivational book that includes little gems of hope found in the methali. The wellness it brings is now yours to keep or to share if it takes your fancy.
*Standard hardback edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year - from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran - it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden." Andrew Baker, The Daily Telegraph @WisdenAlmanack
*Large-format hardback edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year - from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran - it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden." Andrew Baker, The Daily Telegraph @WisdenAlmanack
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