In this lecture series, art historian Gary Schwartz surveys the life, time and work of Rembrandt van Rijn. He reflects on both the 17th century historical context in which Rembrandt emerged as an artist, as well as on his superb techniques. Schwartz presents the listener with a unique re-introduction to the artist's biography in which he gives a vivid description of Rembrandt's life and his rich and varied drawings, etchings and paintings, such as the Nightwatch. Inhoud College 1. A Dutch ...

Former Yale professor and Harvard-trained scientist Gary Schwartz tells the story of his journey from scientific skepticism to the wonder and awe evoked by his exploration of life after death.

This authoritative volume offers a new perspective on the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, authored by one of the world’s foremost experts on Dutch art.Renowned art historian Gary Schwartz offers a fresh and contemporary perspective on seventeenth-century Dutch painting, one of the most significant movements in European art. This engaging and authoritative guide brings together a range of notable paintings from leading museum collections to explore the work of we...

This authoritative book in the World of Art series offers a new perspective on the paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, authored by one of the world's foremost experts on Dutch art

The Eye Exam: A Complete Guide is a handy reference with a primary focus on developing history and exam skills for all professionals working with patients in the eye clinic.Written in an easy and practical format, The Eye Exam presents the proper way to perform a history and physical examination on an eye patient. The opening chapters will educate the reader on how to perform an eye history on adults, as well as special indications and techniques for examining chi...

What if there was a book all about the world of ophthalmology?What if there was a book that covers clinical information, history, sports, and the arts—and all are related to eye disease?What if you only needed to spend 10 minutes a day to reap the daily benefits from inside the pages of this unique book?Around the Eye in 365 Days will do all this—one page and one day at a time.Around the Eye in 365 Days by Dr. Gary Schwartz...

Congratulations on finding this visionary and transformative book! Dr. Gary Schwartz is a remarkable professor, scientific researcher, author, and lecturer who deeply loves people, nature, and our planet. His commitment to following the data—wherever they may lead—and being open to new ideas and hypotheses, are prerequisites for a serious scientist.His unique attributes stem from his:early upbringing inspired by his well-educated and loving parents2. two near...

The earliest painting by Rembrandt whose owner is documented depicts the prophet Balaam, on his way to blessing Israel. The man who bought it was a Sephardi Jew in the service of Cardinal Richelieu of France. The first known buyer of an etching plate by Rembrandt, depicting Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael, was a Sephardi Jew of Amsterdam. Seen through their eyes, Rembrandt was the creator of images with a special meaning to Jews. They have been followed through the centuries ...

High blood pressure is a common and serious disease. Nearly half the adults in the United States have high blood pressure and the condition, also known as hypertension, contributes to more than 670,000 deaths each year.But there’s much to celebrate. Management of high blood pressure is a remarkable success story in modern medicine. Health education efforts spanning several decades to increase public awareness and treatment of high blood pressure have resulted in significant decline...

An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension. And about half don’t even know they have it. That’s because high blood pressure develops with no signs or symptoms … until it has caused serious damage.Mayo Clinic on High Blood Pressure offers information and tools to help you keep blood pressure from building to dangerous levels. By taking specific steps, you can live well with high blood pressure – and even keep it from ever forming. In this book, Gary Schwar...

OMMIE Award for Best Metaphysical BookBest Holistic Life Award for Inspirational Book of the Year 2023Named a Gold Winner in the Reincarnation, Death & Grieving Books category of the 2022 COVR Visionary AwardsIn this fascinating book, the Psychic Lawyer takes you on a quest for answers — and finds them! World-renowned psychic medium and Oxford-educated attorney Mark Anthony b...