A heart-warming & inspirational tale in which Enzo a loyal family dog tells the story of his human family how they nearly fell apart & what he did to bring them back together Enzo knows he is different from other dogs he thinks & feels in nearly human ways He has educated himself by watching extensive television & by listening very closely to the words of his master Denny Swift an up-&-coming race car driver Through Denny Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on the race track one can successfully navigate the ordeals & travails one encounters in life Enzo relates the story of his human family sharing their tragedies & triumphs In the end despite what he sees as his own limitations as a dog Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family The Art of Racing in the Rain is a testament to a man's life given by his dog But it is also a testament to the dog himself Though Enzo cannot speak he understands everything that happens around him as he bears witness to his master's problems His enforced muteness only refines his listening ability & allows him to understand many of life's nuances that are lost on most humans With humour sharp observation & a courageous heart Enzo guides the reader to the bittersweet yet ultimately satisfying conclusion there are no limitations to what we can achieve if we truly know where we want to be ...

An over-sized hardcover (12"x 8") collecting the gorgeous art of Rahsan Ekedal From Echoes to Think Tank to The Tithe this h&-picked curation of Ekedal&s artwork highlights his ongoing career at Top Cow ...

A beautiful celebratory tribute to the powers of one of our most undervalued skills
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Fiery in spirit skilled in combat lusty & bawdy in her revelry the crimson-tressed heroine Red Sonja known also as ‘ The She-Devil with a Sword’ is renowned as fantasy’s most prominent female character Since 2005 Dynamite Entertainment has been the proud home to Red Sonja publishing hundreds of comics that have garnered critical acclaim & the devotion of a ravenous fan base This second volume of the Art of Red Sonja showcases the fantastic illustrators & painters that have so perfectly captured the character’s essence on cover artwork since 2010 including such comic book luminaries as Jay Anacleto Ed Benes Dan Brereton Amanda Conner Sergio Davila Jenny Frison Lucio Parrillo Paul Renaud Alex Ross Mel Rubi Marguerite Sauvage Nicola Scott & many more! ...

Fiery in spirit skilled in combat lusty & bawdy in her revelry the crimson-tressed heroine Red Sonja known also as ‘ The She-Devil with a Sword’ is renowned as fantasy’s most prominent female character Since 2005 Dynamite Entertainment has been the proud home to Red Sonja publishing hundreds of comics that have garnered critical acclaim & the devotion of a ravenous fan base This second volume of the Art of Red Sonja showcases the fantastic illustrators & painters that have so perfectly captured the character’s essence on cover artwork since 2010 including such comic book luminaries as Jay Anacleto Ed Benes Dan Brereton Amanda Conner Sergio Davila Jenny Frison Lucio Parrillo Paul Renaud Alex Ross Mel Rubi Marguerite Sauvage Nicola Scott & many more! ...

Harper Collins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved essential classics Despite dating from the 4th century BC The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens public speaking & debate became an increasingly important tool to garner influence in the assemblies councils & law courts of ancient Greece In response to this both politicians & ordinary citizens became desperate to learn greater skills in this area as well as the philosophy behind it This treatise was one of the first to provide just that establishing methods & observations of informal reasoning & style & has continued to be hugely influential on public speaking & philosophy today Aristotle the grandfather of philosophy student of Plato & teacher of Alexander the Great was one of the first people to create a comprehensive system of philosophy encompassing logic morality aesthetics politics ethics & science Although written over 2000 years ago The Art of Rhetoric remains a comprehensive introduction for philosophy students into the subject of rhetoric as well as a useful manual for anyone today looking to improve their oratory skills of persuasion ...

With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in the years around 460 BC public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies & Councils
- & even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law In response the technique of rhetoric rapidly developed bringing virtuoso performances & a host of practical manuals for the layman While many of these were little more than collections of debaters' tricks the Art of Rhetoric held a far deeper purpose Here Aristotle (384-322 BC) establishes the methods of informal reasoning provides the first aesthetic evaluation of prose style & offers detailed observations on character & the emotions Hugely influential upon later Western culture the Art of Rhetoric is a fascinating consideration of the force of persuasion & sophistry & a compelling guide to the principles behind oratorical skill
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The animated science-fiction adventures seen in Rick & Morty are irreverent shocking & hilarious From the cynical & rapid-fire one-liners to the grotesque & endearing character designs Now take a deep transdimensional dive into the creation of these many insane universes with The Art of Rick & Morty!- Officially licensed Art book- Hard cover- 208 pages- Size 30 x 23 cm- ISBN 978-1-50670-269-8 ...

The animated science-fiction adventures of Rick & Morty are irreverent shocking & hilarious--from the cynical & rapid-fire one liners to the grotesquely & endearing character designs Now take a deep trans-dimensional dive into the creation of these many insane universes with The Art of Rick & Morty! This new book is a must-have not only for followers of the series but for fans of animation as well! Featuring intimate commentary from the show&s creators accompanying a vast collection of process concept & production art this volume offers a tantalizing exploration of one of the most outlandish & beloved shows on television Don&t miss your chance to see the amazing art that goes into creating this twisted & fantastic Adult Swim series! Exclusive never before seen concept art from the making of the hit animated series Rick & Morty! The comprehensive companion to the hit series Rick & Morty! The art book that Rick & Morty fans have been waiting for! ...

This is a story about rivalry among artists Not the kind of rivalry that grows out of hatred & dislike but rather rivalry that emerges from admiration friendship love The kind of rivalry that existed between Degas & Manet Picasso & Matisse Pollock & de Kooning & Freud & Bacon These were some of the most famous & creative relationships in the history of art driving each individual to heights of creativity & inspiration
- & provoking them to despair jealousy & betrayal Matisse's success threatened Picasso so much that his friends would throw darts at a portrait of his rival's beloved daughter Marguerite shouting 'there's one in the eye for Matisse!' & Willem de Kooning's twisted friendship with Jackson Pollock didn't stop him taking up with his friend's lover barely a year after Pollock's fatal car crash In The Art of Rivalry Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastian Smee explores how as both artists struggled to come into their own they each played vital roles in provoking the other's creative breakthroughs
- ultimately determining the course of modern art itself

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