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"Whether it's poetry, painting, fiction writing, or music, Black men and women have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America. From David Drake to Beyoncé, students will explore some of the infinite ways the art of Black Americans have shaped our understanding of art and culture. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest,...
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"The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. In the Excellence in the Arts book, students learn about the creative Asian men and women who have contributed so much to the artistic fabric of America-from poetry to painting to writing to music. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate,...
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Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative.
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In this book, you are going to learn that the art of excellence is discovering who we are and having the courage to manifest it. To excel is to be out of the ordinary. That's when you are extraordinary. Excellence is a basic skill inherent in every human being. It is a constant attitude of rising above the pressures and constraints of time and space, so that the mind may tune into the soul's frequency.
This book explores the art of everyday success...
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Get lost in the colors, sounds, and songs of Latinx artists and musicians. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Excellence and Achievement series illuminates celebrates Latinx achievement and culture, while exploring racism in an honest and age-appropriate way. Written by Brenda Mendoza, an author, advocate, and winner of the 2022 Latinx Educator Impact Award from the Latinx Education Collaborative. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator...
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Italian brands are known to create some of the most premium, sought-after products in the world. Learn to compete in the modern marketplace using the proven business principles that Italian brands have been employing for generations.
While it is no secret that Italians create superior products that both withstand the threat of ongoing competition and stand the test of time, the specific business principles that have led to such tried and tested successes...
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The Art of BMW: 90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence presents stunning studio portraiture of the rolling sculpture that BMW has been creating for the past 90 years. Each bike portrait is accompanied by a concise, authoritative profile of the machine. All the classic bikes are here-pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the R75M that...
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An acclaimed art historian explains how to identify excellence in art
In this book, Jakob Rosenberg takes up the timeless problem of how to make a valid judgment about artistic quality. In his search for criteria of excellence in art, Rosenberg examines both the achievements and failures of other critics from the Renaissance to modern times, including Giorgio Vasari, Roger de Piles, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Théophile Thoré, and Roger Fry. Drawing vital...
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Good teaching-even great teaching-can fail because of one thing, one unbeatable thing, and it has nothing to do with how well you teach or how committed your students may be. Instead, it has to do with the chemistry of the brain. We can agree that most of us are stressed-students and teachers alike. And when, we are stressed, the brain produces chemicals that block the channels to learning and remembering.
These chemicals stay forever. There is only...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Holistic Excellence That Transforms Every Aspect of Your LifeIn a world that celebrates narrow specialization and one-dimensional success, "360° Living" presents a revolutionary approach to human excellence that honors the full spectrum of what it means to live well. This transformative book challenges the modern myth that you must choose between professional success and personal fulfillment, between individual achievement...
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Rediscover the Art of Teaching. Learn how to command respect, gain attention and communicate effectively NLP ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS: The Art of Encouraging Excellence in Your Students shows you how to become an excellent teacher. Does this sound hard to believe? Follow the strategies presented in this book, adapt them to suit your individual needs and make sure you have the right attitude. Are you ready to take CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE? This self-help...
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• American master Stankard reveals hard-won career guidance from his 45-year career, plus shares distinguished colleagues' insights
• A guided analysis of 150+ top contemporary works helps your own art compete with the best
• Personal advice from the top on ways to pursue creative excellence, with plenty of specific visual examples
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In this follow-up to The Art of Reading Minds, Henrik Fexeus uses his expert psychology knowledge to teach the reader how to hone their social skills, perfect for fans of Dale Carnegie.
Research has increasingly shown that nonverbal communication prowess is absolutely essential in seemingly unrelated areas of our lives (investment decisions, salary levels, etc.) However, as our society becomes more modernized and we incorporate new forms of technology...
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Unlock Blackjack Excellence!
Elevate your game with insights from a seasoned card maestro. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this playbook is your ticket to skillful wins!
What You'll Discover:
• Master Basic Strategy: Demystify optimal decision-making, from hitting to splitting, and play each hand like a pro.
• Manage Your Bankroll: Navigate casino waters with confidence using disciplined bankroll management strategies.
• Sharpen...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of today? Do you feel as though your work-life balance is off? Would you like to experience greater joy and success in business and in life?
Based on the concept of achieving inner balance in the 12 most important areas of life in which your mindset plays a crucial role - from relationships, to financial freedom, to productivity and high energy - The Art of Changing Your Mindset is your complete guide...
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A sweeping cultural survey reminiscent of Barzun's From Dawn to Decadence.
"At irregular times and in scattered settings, human beings have achieved great things. Human Accomplishment is about those great things, falling in the domains known as the arts and sciences, and the people who did them.'
So begins Charles Murray's unique account of human excellence, from the age of Homer to our own time. Employing techniques that historians have developed...
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The Architect of Excellence is a groundbreaking approach to the art of personal growth and modern leadership expressed through a unique method of story telling and lessons of contextual and interactive learning. Through the process of identifying and relating to atypical professional behavior types and styles, you will begin to consciously identify the way in which individuals are able to transform and align with one another through modeling key behaviors,...
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Learn to How to Doodle Like a Pro!
Discover the art, satisfaction and enjoyment of drawing in one, two, three or more colors of ballpoint pen.
• Practice skills with abstract doodles to make beautiful artwork
• Learn how to shade, sketch and bring color to your work
• Explore mixed media and collage techniques for next-level masterpiecesPacked with drills, prompts, galleries, and techniques, Me and My Ballpoint Pen offers inspiring advice on...
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In relation to the psychological essence of the various kinds of people who prey on others, dark psychology can be seen as studying the human condition. The truth is that there is the potential for any single human being to victimize other people or other living creatures. Most people prefer to suppress their dark impulses and prevent themselves from acting on any desire they have because of social norms, a human conscience, and other factors. There...
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"Aimed at museum educators, Multiculturalism in Art Museums Today seeks to marry museum and multicultural education theories. It reveals how the union of these theories yields more equitable educational practices and guides museum educators to address misrepresentation, exclusivity, accessibility, and educational inequality."--From publisher's description.
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