Author: Rachel Vigier
Publisher: Stratford, Ont. : Mercury Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Gestures of Genius is for all women seeking understanding of the history in their own bodies, an engaging, uplifting, and accessible book about recapturing freedom of movement. Rachel Vigier, dance and social theorist, begins with a brief overview of the history of women’s dance and the relationship between society and sanctions on women’s movement, then focuses on the histories of famous women with an important relationship to dance (including Isadora Duncan and Zelda Fitzgerald), and on contemporary women dancers from a variety of communities, whose stories of perseverance and dedication to the art of movement are enlightening, freeing, and joyful. Included are twenty-four black and white photographs arranged as a picture essay on women’s dance through the ages.
Author: Patrick Lawrence
Publisher: Fordham University Press
ISBN: 1531500102
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Drawing on sources as diverse as Supreme Court decisions, nightclub comedy, congressional records, and cultural theory, Obscene Gestures explores the many contradictory vectors of twentieth-century moralist controversies surrounding literary and artistic works from Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer to those of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Kathy Acker, Robert Mapplethorpe, 2 Live Crew, Tony Kushner, and others. Patrick S. Lawrence dives into notorious obscenity debates to reconsider the divergent afterlives of artworks that were challenged or banned over their taboo sexual content to reveal how these controversies affected their critical reception and commercial success in ways that were often determined at least in part by racial, gender, or sexual stereotypes and pernicious ethnographic reading practices. Starting with early postwar touchstone cases and continuing through the civil rights, feminist, and LGBTQ+ movements, Lawrence demonstrates on one level that breaking sexual taboos in literary and cultural works often comes with cultural cachet and increased sales. At the same time, these benefits are distributed unequally, leading to the persistence of exclusive hierarchies and inequalities. Obscene Gestures takes its bearings from recent studies of the role of obscenity in literary history and canon formation during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, extending their insights into the postwar period when broad legal latitude for obscenity was established but when charges of obscenity still carried immense symbolic and political weight. Moreover, the rise of social justice movements around this time provides necessary context for understanding the application of legal precedents, changes in the publishing industry, and the diversification of the canon of American letters. Obscene Gestures, therefore, advances the study of obscenity to include recent developments in the understanding of race, gender, and sexuality while refining our understanding of late-twentieth-century American literature and political culture.
Author: Mark Levy
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1605096512
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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A new and thoroughly revised edition of marketing and positioning genius Mark Levy, which helps readers unleash their inner creativity, problem solving skills, while also generating content. This is The Artist's Way for business people and social media people. Accidental Genius uses a similar methodology of freewriting to create business plan, find solutions, and generate new content. Over 10,000 of the original edition sold.
Author: Erwin Raphael McManus
Publisher: Convergent Books
ISBN: 0593137396
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
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A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being—from the bestselling author of The Artisan Soul, The Last Arrow, and The Way of the Warrior. “IF ALL GENIUS IS TOUCHED BY MADNESS, THEN IT IS ALSO TOUCHED BY THE DIVINE.” In every realm of our existence—art, science, technology, mathematics—we are captivated by stories of genius. Geniuses violate the status quo, destabilize conventional ways of thinking, and ultimately disrupt history by making us see the world differently. Genius is that rare expression of human capacity that seems to touch the divine. Jesus of Nazareth is undeniably one of the most influential figures ever to have walked the face of the earth. Yet his life as a work of genius has yet to be excavated and explored. In The Genius of Jesus, Erwin Raphael McManus examines the person of Jesus not simply through the lens of his divinity, but as a man who radically changed the possibility of what it means to be human. Drawing on the phenomenon of genius and the phenomenon of Jesus, McManus leads us to see this momentous figure in a new and life-altering way. Genius always leaves clues, and The Genius of Jesus follows those clues so that you can discover your own personal genius. McManus dives into the nuances of Jesus’s words and actions, showing how they can not only inspire us but revolutionize how we think about power, empathy, meaning, beauty, and truth. This work is for anyone who seeks to transform their life from the mundane to the transcendent—for anyone who longs to awaken the genius within. The Genius of Jesus is a thought-provoking exploration of the most controversial and influential figure who ever lived, and a guide for you to discover how his genius can live in you.
Author: Andrew Elfenbein
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231107532
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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Elfenbein takes on the absorbing subject of homosexuality in British Romantic writing, showing the centrality of disreputable desires to the works of Romantic male authors--from William Beckford to Samuel Taylor Coleridge to William Blake--as well as to the writings of lesser-known but equally significant female authors of the period.
Author: Brian Hare
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110160963X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 355
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The perfect gift for dog lovers and readers of Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz—this New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the thoughts and lives of our smartest and most beloved pets. Does your dog feel guilt? Is she pretending she can't hear you? Does she want affection—or just your sandwich? In their New York Times bestselling book The Genius of Dogs, husband and wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods lay out landmark discoveries from the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities around the world to reveal how your dog thinks and how we humans can have even deeper relationships with our best four-legged friends. Breakthroughs in cognitive science have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. This dog genius revolution is transforming how we live and work with dogs of all breeds, and what it means for you in your daily life with your canine friend.
Author: Albert M. Bacon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gesture
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Author: Brian Hare
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142180467
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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The perfect gift for dog lovers and readers of Inside of a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz—this New York Times bestseller offers mesmerizing insights into the thoughts and lives of our smartest and most beloved pets. Does your dog feel guilt? Is she pretending she can't hear you? Does she want affection—or just your sandwich? In their New York Times bestselling book The Genius of Dogs, husband and wife team Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods lay out landmark discoveries from the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities around the world to reveal how your dog thinks and how we humans can have even deeper relationships with our best four-legged friends. Breakthroughs in cognitive science have proven dogs have a kind of genius for getting along with people that is unique in the animal kingdom. This dog genius revolution is transforming how we live and work with dogs of all breeds, and what it means for you in your daily life with your canine friend.
Author:
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1430310693
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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Author: Paul McQueen
Publisher: Graystone LA
ISBN: 1916496911
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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Hotlifestyle – Essential Basics provides science-based tools to help anyone make sustainable positive change. Written in a concise, easy to understand format the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery inspiring them to live a Hotlifestyle through making small changes to their daily routine. This is the self-help book for personal development. For more self-confidence A better job with more money A restful nights sleep Dealing with back pain Alleviating stress or anxiety Preparing for a divorce Gaining a competitive edge in life requires an effective routine and making better choices. This is the only book to cover all the bases leading to a healthier happier richer you. A comprehensive guide to gain a better understanding how your body and mind works. THIS BOOK IS INTERACTIVE A unique format offering 50 exclusive links to tests, videos and further reading on the Hotlifestyle website. It helps create a solid foundation for anyone who wants to make positive sustainable change and overcome the obstacles holding them back. VITALITY - LIFESKILLS - INTERACTIONS - ENTERPRISE VITALITY is about making the right lifestyle choices and best practice habits to improve your overall wellbeing. Do you have the right strategies for a good night’s sleep? Persistent low back pain can easily be kept in check by learning how to manage flareups. Discover scientifically proven methods to reduce anxiety. Try our 30-day challenge to get you off on the right foot. LIFESKILLS will help you get on with everyone you meet (including your boss). Having a good memory can be learned with simple to use techniques. Learn how to handle conflict and have people work with you on the problem and not against you. Understand your response to pressure and stress and how to deal with it. INTERACTIONS with others are what we do every day. Do you always send the right message? Building a rapport quickly with others is important for creating strong relationships and gaining respect. What does your appearance and body language say about you? Are you saying NO with impact and grace? ENTERPRISE will put the money in your pocket. Are you disillusioned with the job market? It’s not always about the money though, factors like respect, interesting work, a friendly environment are just as important. What alternatives could be open to you? Will your skillset be relevant five years from now? By focusing on these four key areas you will be creating sustainable change. It’s time to get back to basics! Who should read Hotlifestyle? • If you’re considering changing your job or seeking a new challenge • Those looking for promotion or a wage rise • You are considering a divorce or have recently divorced • Tiredness or worrying stops you focusing on the bigger things • You have feelings that life is passing you by or you’re stuck in a rut • You want to make more friends and take control of your life • Wanting to keep your weight under control using proven methods Hotlifestyle - Isn’t it time you got yours? For anyone determined to power up their lives, start the new year on a solid footing, considering changing their job or simply want more out of life – This is the book to have!
