"Porcelain" by Edward Dillon is a captivating exploration of the delicate balance between beauty and fragility. The narrative delves into the life of a porcelain artist, whose creations reflect both the elegance and vulnerability of human emotions. Through vivid descriptions and intricate character development, Dillon invites readers into a world where art becomes a mirror of the soul. The protagonist's journey is marked by personal struggles and triumphs, making the story resonate deeply ...

In "Lectures on Painting, Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy," Edward Armitage masterfully dissects the principles of painting and the evolution of artistic practices during the 19th century. His lectures blend eloquent prose with didactic purpose, drawing on classical traditions while engaging with contemporary developments in art. Armitage's perceptive analyses encompass technical considerations, aesthetic values, and the socio-political influences that shape the artist's rol...

In "Porcelain," Edward Dillon masterfully weaves an intricate narrative that explores the fragility of human relationships against the backdrop of colonialism and cultural displacement. The novel is characterized by its lyrical prose, combining vivid imagery with a poignant examination of identity and belonging. Dillon's writing style imbues the text with a haunting beauty, forcing readers to grapple with the impact of societal expectations and personal aspirations within an ever-transform...

Glass by Edward Dillon is a technical and artistic exploration of glassmaking, examining the history, techniques, and applications of glass throughout the ages. Published in 1913, the book offers a detailed account of the glass industry, focusing on its development as both an art form and an industrial product. Dillon traces the origins of glassmaking, from its ancient beginnings in Mesopotamia and Egypt to its modern applications in architecture and decorative arts. The book provides insi...

This edited collection explores policing in America in regards to minority groups. The essays discuss how the relationship between police and minority groups affects politics, the economy, and minority groups’ daily lives and success. The contributors explore the Black Lives Matter movement, the Detroit, Los Angeles, and Atlanta Police Departments, immigration, incarceration, community policing, police violence, and detail causes, theories, and solutions to this important phenomenon.

Glass is a substance in so many ways connected with the conveniences and amenities of our daily life, and the word calls up so many varied associations, that I must here at the very beginning make clear with what a comparatively small proportion of the manifold applications of the substance I have to deal.In the first place, this is an art history, so that with methods of manufacture and practical uses we are only concerned so far as they may influence or help to explain points of ...

Well-Being as a Multidimensional Concept highlights the ways that culture and community influence concepts of wellness, the experience of well-being, and health outcomes. This book includes both theoretical conceptualizations and practice-based explorations from a multidisciplinary group of contributors, including distinguished, widely celebrated senior experts as well as emerging voices in the fields of health promotion, health research, clinical practice, community engagement, a...

'A fascinating exploration of human greed and self-delusion and also a tribute to our ageless search for beauty' DEBORAH MOGGACH.In 1630s' Holland thousands of people, from the wealthiest merchants to the lowest street traders, were caught up in a frenzy of buying and selling. The object of the speculation was not oil or gold, but the tulip, a delicate and exotic bloom that had just arrived from the east. Over three years, rare tulip bulbs changed hands for sums th...

In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa.The men who spearheaded this expansion were the centurions, the tough, professional warriors who led from the front, exerted savage discipline and provided a role model for the legionaries under their command. This book, the second volume of a two-part study, reveals the appearance, weaponry, role and impact of these legendary soldiers ...

The Colosseum was Imperial Rome's monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them). Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled i...

Frederick Litchfield created an enduring classic study of functional art with his Illustrated History of Furniture. This reprinting is presented out of a deep appreciation for the excellent scholarship and many illuminating insights that he so generously shared.The first chapter, which refers to Ancient Furniture and covers a period of several centuries, is introductory to those that follow, rather than a serious attempt to examine the history of the furniture during that space of ...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.