Fantasy artists are unlikely to use models to draw from life but to be successful their creations must have a grounding in reality. This book teaches the artist the principles of anatomy from musculature & skeletal structure through to movement. You can then develop your artistic style by breaking & bending the rules of anatomy through practical exercises & demonstrations accompanied by incredible finished artworks. The step-by-step exercises help the artist to fully understand the subtle movements that combine to create expressions & the flowing movements that constitute actions. This is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in improving & developing their fantasy art figures. ...

In Anatomy for the Artist" acclaimed artist & academic Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body & celebrates its continuing prominence in Western Art today. Using superb specially commissioned photographs of male & female models together with historical & contempory works of art & her own illustrations Sarah shows us how to look inside the human frame to map its muscle groups skeletal strength balance poise & grace. Selected drawings superimposed over photographs reveal fascinating relationships between external appearance & internal structure. Six drawing classes guide the reader to see the human body afresh offering techniques & attitudes that imagiatively show how to observe & draw the skeleton head ribcage pelvis hands & feet. By investigating ten Masterworks the author shows the knowledge & ideas of different artists across tie ranging from Holbein's " Christ Entombed" to Edward Hopper's " Hotel Room". Each masterclass presents a photographed model set in the same pose so that anatomical comparisons can be made. Understanding anatomy is often the key to an artist's understanding & interpretation of the body. This imaginative modern reference book will enhance the drawing & painting techniques of artists & every level." ...

Anatomy of an Illness was the first book by a patient that spoke to our current interest in taking charge of our own health. It started the revolution in patients working with their doctors & using humour to boost their bodies capacity for healing. When Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a crippling & irreversible disease he forged an unusual collaboration with his physician & together they were able to beat the odds. The doctors genius was in helping his patient to use his own powers: laughter courage & tenacity. The patients talent was in mobilizing his bodys own natural resources proving what an effective healing tool the mind can be. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is truly inspirational reading. ...

I set out to find how courage is born & how it is sustained in a modern army of a free people. The soldier is alone in his war with terror & we have to recognise the first signs of his defeat that we may come in time to his rescue
- Lord Moran. First published in 1945 this early groundbreaking account of the psychological effects of war recounted by means of vivid first-hand observation & anecdote came at a time when shell-shock was equated with lack of moral fibre. In 1940 Moran became Churchills doctor & his position as a one of historys most important war physicians was secured. His humane considered observations scientific analysis & proposed solutions constitute one of the great First World War sources. However they are perhaps just as relevant to our own conflict-ridden times. Charles Mc Moran Wilson was awarded the MC during the Battle of the Somme & the Italian Silver Medal for Military Valour. He was the Dean of St Marys Hospital Medical School became Winston Churchills doctor in 1940 & was President of the Royal College of Physicians. He is also the author of Churchill: The Struggle for Survival" & " Churchill at War". Praise for the " Anatomy Of Courage"
- A remarkably human book.. .arresting & sometimes even unforgettable
- Desmond Mc Carthy " Sunday Times". A fascinating book.. . It is not easy to do justice to Lord Morans discursive brilliancy.. .a masterly piece of work
- " Times Literary Supplement"."



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The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement" serves as a bridge between biomechanics & the practice of sport pilates yoga & dance providing the reader with a complete understanding of how the body functions whilst being exercised. Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones background in movement sciences has led to a deep interest in the ability of the body to heal itself specifically through knowledge of muscles & what they can do. Awareness of this potential is key to the prevention of injuries obviating the need for joint surgery & the power to maintain health weight posture strength & perform well in sports are all clearly addressed in " The Anatomy of Exercise & Movement"." ...

Anatomy of Running is a unique aid to your running training. It uses stunning 3D colour illustrations to guide you through ...

When The Anatomy of Stretching was originally published it was the first book to cover the topic of anatomy & physiology for stretching & flexibility. Since then others have been written but no other book on the subject contains more examples of stretching exercises or is able to take detailed anatomical information & present it in a way that is easy for everyone to underst&. This is where The Anatomy of Stretching is different: it is able to take you inside the body & show you both the primary & secondary muscles in action during the stretching process. The Anatomy of Stretching looks at stretching from every angle including: physiology & flexibility; the benefits of stretching; the different types of stretching; rules for safe stretching; & how to stretch properly. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts of any level as well as fitness pros The Anatomy of Stretching also focuses on which stretches are useful for the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. Plus in this second edition over twenty new stretches have been added; the chapter on physiology has been expanded; more detailed anatomy has been included with each stretching chapter; the top five stretches for a range of sports & sports injuries are listed; & a new numbering system has been included to help reference each stretch. ...

A fantastic clear introduction to stretching anatomy presenting some of the best stretching exercises to increase your flexibility along with step-by-step instructions full-colour photographs & detailed state-of-the art anatomical illustrations of the muscles used in each stretch. A poster of stretches is included. Clear illustrations identify which muscles you should be engaging to perform an effective stretch & crucially avoid injury. The book also features partner stretching office stretches lower-back stretches pregnancy stretches & a 10-minute quick stretch workout. ...

Descriptions of human physiology are illustrated with ninety panel paintings by N.P. James ROI which construct a detailed metaphor for the body. A viscous surface of pulped & washed colour interprets the intricate framework of muscles arteries bone & soft tissue all infused with an internal dynamic of potent nervous energy. First published in 2001 the volume carries colour images with descriptions of the location & function of portrayed parts. ...

Anatomy of the Spirit" is the first book to unify Eastern & Western spiritual healing into a programme for physical healing & personal power. In this breakthrough view of mind body & spirit Caroline Myss demonstrates that the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for consciousness & spiritual maturity are the same in all traditions & are also the same seven stages for healing. During her many years of research into the power centres of the body Myss has uncovered strong evidence that each illness we develop corresponds to a very specific pattern of emotional & psychological stress & that certain beliefs & attitudes influence corresponding areas of the human body. For example fears regarding financial stress affect the health of the lower back; emotional barriers to experiencing love undermine the health of the heart. A strong need to control others or your environment influences the health of the sexual area of your body. Caroline also discusses in depth why people do not heal & the reasons why we often find ourselves in difficult circumstances that never seem to change." ...