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Автор: Thorpe, Ashley Название: Contemporary British Ceramics: Beneath the Surface ISBN: 1785008889 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785008887 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 5148.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Ceramics is one of the most vibrant and engaging fields of contemporary British art. This lavishly illustrated book reviews the work of twenty-two artists and celebrates their contribution to its rich landscape. Written from a collector's point of view, it explores what contemporary ceramic objects can mean, what emotions they evoke and how artists draw upon different facets of the art and crafts worlds in their work.
A vital visual and critical resource, Contemporary British Ceramics showcases British ceramics as a compelling interdisciplinary practice, attuned to the contemporary world. Featuring more than 280 images, it encourages readers to look beneath the surface, to discover the vibrant contribution that British ceramics makes to the broad field of contemporary art.
Описание: The incredible true story of the card-counting mathematics professor who taught the world how to beat the dealer and, as the first of the great quantitative investors, ushered in a revolution on Wall Street.
A child of the Great Depression, legendary mathematician Edward O. Thorp invented card counting, proving the seemingly impossible: that you could beat the dealer at the blackjack table. As a result he launched a gambling renaissance.
His remarkable successand mathematically unassailable methodcaused such an uproar that casinos altered the rules of the game to thwart him and the legions he inspired. They barred him from their premises, even put his life in jeopardy. Nonetheless, gambling was forever changed.
Thereafter, Thorp shifted his sights to ';the biggest casino in the world': Wall Street.
Devising and then deploying mathematical formulas to beat the market, Thorp ushered in the era of quantitative finance we live in today. Along the way, the so-called godfather of the quants played bridge with Warren Buffett, crossed swords with a young Rudy Giuliani, detected the Bernie Madoff scheme, and, to beat the game of roulette, invented, with Claude Shannon, the world's first wearable computer.
Here, for the first time, Thorp tells the story of what he did, how he did it, his passions and motivations, and the curiosity that has always driven him to disregard conventional wisdom and devise game-changing solutions to seemingly insoluble problems. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom that can guide us all in uncertain financial waters, A Man for All Markets is an instant classica book that challenges its readers to think logically about a seemingly irrational world.
Praise for A Man for All Markets
';In A Man for All Markets, [Thorp] delightfully recounts his progress (if that is the word) from college teacher to gambler to hedge-fund manager.
Along the way we learn important lessons about the functioning of markets and the logic of investment.'The Wall Street Journal
';[Thorp] gives a biological summation (think Richard Feynman's Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!) of his quest to prove the aphorism ';the house always wins' is flawed. .
. . Illuminating for the mathematically inclined, and cautionary for would-be gamblers and day traders' Library Journal
Автор: Suber Thorpe Molly Название: Modern Calligraphy ISBN: 0285643711 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780285643710 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 2732.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Modern Calligraphy tells you everything you need to know to get started in script calligraphy.
'Mersey Built' chronicles the little-known commercial battle that raged between North and South during the American Civil War. The South relied on Europe for its military supplies, which the North tried to stop with a naval blockade of all Southern ports. The South retaliated by destroying Northern merchant ships on the high seas, using war ships, secretly procured from British shipyards and smuggled out of Britain by sympathetic British captains using British crews. The Charleston-based business empire headed by George Trenholm provided a conduit for Confederate finance with its Liverpool branch acting as bankers for the Confederacy's procurement agents. Merseyside, with its extensive docks and numerous shipyards quickly became the epicenter of Confederate operations in Europe. Several British businessmen bought ships specifically to run supplies through the Union blockade, leaving relationships between the United States and Britain strained, close to breaking point.
The book relates the history of Trenholm's commercial empire, its pre-war expansion into Liverpool and the pivotal role it played in supporting the Confederate war effort. The involvement of other Liverpool-based entrepreneurs and their successes and failures in blockade-running is described. Background histories of the Merseyside ship builders who constructed warships and blockade runners for the Confederacy are included as well as several mini-biographies of the Liverpool-based captains who smuggled out warships and braved the Union blockade. Details of each ship built on Merseyside for involvement in the Civil War are listed. The role of the United States consular service and its extensive, Liverpool-based, spy ring is described, as are the efforts of the United States ambassador in London to influence British government policy on neutrality.
The author, a direct descendant of a Liverpool ship builder, and a blockade-running captain, brings new insights and previously unpublished facts to light in this fascinating chapter of history.
Описание: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the various breathing techniques employed by singers and public speakers. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in singing. Contents include: "In Breathing", "A Study of the Movement in Ordinary Inspiration", "In Breathing", "The Parts of the Act of Inspiration", "In Breathing-The Backward Expansion", "In Breathing-The Forward Expansion", "In Breathing-The Upward Expansion", "In Breathing-The Upward Movement of the Chest, continued", "Power", "Breath Control", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. Originally published in 1896, we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition.
Описание: The past does not have to determine your present-if you choose to heal it. As human beings, we're born with a complex mental/emotional system. Yet we're not necessarily taught how to use that system to create the lives we desire. As a result, many of us feel stuck in the pain of the past and the uncertainty of how to move forward. Not knowing how to process our negative emotions, they fester, poisoning our current relationships and experiences. Our emotions create color and texture. What kind of life would it be if we didn't experience love, joy, awe and excitement? Even our negative feelings are important to guide us, help us survive, even give us the added push we need to stretch beyond ourselves. Yet, when we don't know how to handle what's going on in our lives, our emotions can sabotage our efforts, destroy our relationships and drive us to make poor choices. "I've experienced first hand what it's like to be plagued by past wounds. My personal journey to healing has not always been easy. But because of the healing work I'm sharing with you in this book, today I experience the peace, love, happiness and success I once thought was impossible for me." -Tris Thorp In Healing Your Heart, Tris Thorp uses her personal experience and expertise as well as step-by-step exercises to show you: - How to make peace with the past and turn painful experiences into empowering ones - How to deal with difficult emotions in the present and express yourself authentically - How to relate to yourself and others with compassion and acceptance - How to create new life strategies that support your growth and unlock your potential - How to allow more joy, love, expansion and happiness into your life "In the pages of this book I'll guide you on the path I took to heal myself, to heal my relationships with the people I love and to ultimately step into the person I am today. It's my hope that this book encourages you to find the clarity, the compassion, the strength and the fortitude within yourself to go the distance on your own path-and to truly heal your heart." Tris Thorp has been trained by and has shared the stage with Deepak Chopra, facilitating courses on emotional healing, meditation and higher states of consciousness. Having apprenticed under the Chopra Center's co-founder Dr. David Simon, Tris co-facilitated the Emotional Freedom and Healing the Heart programs alongside her mentor. Prior to his passing in 2012, Dr. Simon appointed Tris to carry on his teachings in the field of emotional healing. Tris also trained with the late Debbie Ford specializing in Shadow work and has earned her Vedic Mastery certification from Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon at the Chopra Center. Today, Tris coaches clients in a 1-to-1 setting and teaches live programs with the Empowerment Partnership. as a Master Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Mental and Emotional Release(R).
It's time for a new vision of leadership, one with more heart, more connection, more honesty, and deeper vulnerability. Whether you have been newly promoted to a leadership position or have been in the seat for many years, there is something for everyone in this book.
You may have noticed that employing the same skills and tactics you used in your role as a team member now that you're a leader has left you with some major bumps and bruises. You may even fail at leadership. But this book is here to help you succeed as a leader. It will challenge you to learn new skills, dare you to try new approaches, and demand that you open up to vulnerability like you've probably never done. After all, we don't get anywhere new by doing the same old things
A few of the topics explored are:
Move from a "do-er" to a "lead-er."
Be flexible, yet strong. Open, yet focused.
Care about results and care about people simultaneously.
Talk the talk; walk the walk.
Mistakes are necessary - fail forward.
There is no such things as over-communication
Reading this book is the first step in your journey to becoming a more effective leader that will touch every aspect of your life.
Автор: Angus Mackinnon, James Thorp And Название: The boy who knew nothing ISBN: 1787411931 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781787411937 Издательство: Bonnier Books Рейтинг: Цена: 1187.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A second sublime and fantastical picture book from the author and illustrator duo of The Elephant in the Room.
Автор: James Dr Matt, Tris Thorp Название: Mental and Emotional Release ISBN: 1504384504 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781504384506 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Thorp Whitnee Название: Kintsukuroi ISBN: 1635342775 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781635342772 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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