The teachings of Epicurus-about life & death religion & science physical sensation happiness morality & friendship-attracted legions of adherents throughout the ancient Mediterranean world & deeply influenced later European thought Though Epicurus faced hostile opposition for centuries after his death he counts among his many admirers Thomas Hobbes Thomas Jefferson Karl Marx & Isaac Newton This volume

Includes:: all of his extant writings-his letters doctrines & Vatican sayings-alongside parallel passages from the greatest exponent of his philosophy Lucretius extracts from Diogenes Laertius' Life of Epicurus a lucid introductory essay about Epicurean philosophy & a foreword by Daniel Klein author of Travels with Epicurus & coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Plato & a Platypus Walk into a Bar

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Discover the complete history of DC Comics' Harley Quinn comic art with this deluxe book Harley Quinn made her comic book debut in The Batman Adventures 12 & soon became one of the most popular characters in the DC Comics pantheon From there Harley made regular appearances in multiple series eventually getting her own ongoing comic in 2001 This deluxe art book provides the complete history of Harley Quinn comic art detailing the creation & evolution of the character through exclusive interviews with the writers & artists who have brought the character to life Packed with the most iconic covers & panels in Harley Quinn history The Art of Harley Quinn is the ultimate visual guide to one of the most beloved villains in comic book history ...

A poignant & inspirational love story set in Burma ' The Art of Hearing Heartbeats' spans the decades between the 1950s & the present When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be
- until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago to a Burmese woman they have never heard of Intent on solving the mystery & coming to terms with her father's past Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship resilience & passion that will change her life once more
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First conceptualized by DW Winnicott holding in this book refers to a therapist's capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate & successful therapeutic alliance Readers will learn how to contain high levels of agitation fear & panic in a way that cultivates trust & the early stages of connectedness Also addressed through vignettes are personality types that make holding difficult styles of ineffective holding & how to modify holding techniques to accommodate the individual woman A must-read for postpartum professionals the techniques learned in this book will help clients achieve meaningful & enduring recovery ...

The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn is the ultimate gallery of thehotly anticipated new IP from Guerrilla Games (Killzoneseries) It focuses on the stunning artwork used to developthe game &

Includes:: over 300 images sketches andconcept art commentary throughout from the artists andcreators This is an in-depth insight into a world asbeautiful as it is dangerous

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A hardback prestige format book with a generous collection of concept sketches fully rendered character & background drawings paintings & cell images Along with the stunning visuals the book also presents interviews & comments with the production staff including key points from the director ...

The Art of Hygge is packed with delicious recipes to share with friends craft ideas for decorating your home & inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures Whether it's a soothing mug of hot chocolate a tasty butternut squash soup or a snuggly pair of felt slippers you'll find that a little hygge brings a lot of happiness! 144 pages Illustrations color Jackson Jonny ...

There isn't a business that doesn't want to be more creative in its thinking products & processes In The Art of Innovation Tom Kelley partner at the Silicon Valley-based firm IDEO developer of hundreds of innovative products from the first commercial mouse to virtual reality headsets & the Palm h&-held takes readers behind the scenes of this wildly imaginative company to reveal the strategies & secrets it uses to turn out hit after hit Kelley shows how teams-Research & immerse themselves in every possible aspect of a new product or service-Examine each product from the perspective of clients consumers & other critical audiences-Brainstorm best when they are focussed being physical & having fun The Art of Innovation will provide business leaders with the insights & tools they need to make their companies the leading-edge top-rated stars of their industries ...

Celebrating the beauty of vintage European educational charts this collection of 100 postcards is divided into four categories anatomy botany zoology & miscellany From the anatomy of a tulip or an apple tree to that of a hedgehog or starfish the images in this collection are captivating with their curious visuals & intricate details notated in the language of their countries of origin Perfect for decor & correspondence ...

A retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular & prolific comic book artists of the last 35 years — Jim Starlin! Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry&s top creative talents this book follows the journey of one of the industry&s most fascinating talents From Captain Marvel & Warlock Dreadstar to Thanos this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history & art including glimpses into Starlin&s files & sketchbooks as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites with insights into his life & creative process ...