James Hall Knihy

Příručka o významu námětů a symbolů ve výtvarném umění od středověku po pozdní osmnácté století, o příbězích, jež umění líčí, a lidech, jež znázorňuje. Je psána se záměrem pomoci laickým milovníkům umění pohlížet na obrazy a plastiky s větším porozuměním. Je věnována převážně křesťanským a antickým tématům, jak se vyskytují na západě: čerpá nejen z kanonických biblických knih, ale i z legend, apokryfů a spisů středověkých autorů; zahrnuje nejen bohy a bohyně řecké a římské mytologie, ale i legendární či jiné hrdiny starověké historie a také postavy morální alegorie, romantické epické poezie a žánrového malířství severní Evropy. Český překlad byl doplněn o postavy a reálie z českého a slovenského prostředí.

The Wyeth edition of the three tales of the Bounty.

The History of the American West Collection is a unique project that provides opportunities for researchers and new readers to easily access and explore works which have previously only been available on library shelves. The Collection brings to life pre-1923 titles focusing on a wide range of topics and experiences in US Western history. From the initial westward migration, to exploration and development of the American West to daily life in the West and intimate pictures of the people who inhabited it, this collection offers American West enthusiasts a new glimpse at some forgotten treasures of American culture. Encompassing genres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, tourist guides, biographies and drama, this collection provides a new window to the legend and realities of the American West.

A photographic snapshot of a way of life long-gone.

"With the signature mix of brooding atmosphere, unforgettable villains, and mile-a-second action that readers can expect from his Thorn series, James W. Hall takes readers on an electrifying journey of suspense in "Forests of the Night...""

The Sinister Side is the first book to detail the richness and subtlety of left-right symbolism since the Renaissance, and to show how it was a catalyst for some of the greatest works of visual art from Leonardo and Michelangelo to Rembrandt and Picasso. Traditionally, the left side was regarded as evil, weak, and worldly, but with the Renaissance, artists began to represent the left side as the side that represented authentic human feelings and especially love. Writers including Lorenzo de' Medici, Michelangelo, and Winckelmann hailed the supreme moral and aesthetic beauty of the left side. Images of lovers foreground the left side of the body, emphasizing its refinement and sensitivity. In the late nineteenth century, with the rise of interest in the occult and in spiritualism, the left side becomes associated with the taboo and with the unconscious. James Hall's insightful discussion of left and right symbolism helps us to see how the self and the mind were perceived during these periods, and gives us a new key to understanding art in its social and intellectual context.

Educator and artist James Hall draws upon his teaching experience to demonstrate how to develop a successful approach to the use of pen and ink. Starting with outlines, composing, and the use of solids and hatching, he progresses to the rendering of still lifes, architecture, and figures for more advanced practitioners. This expanded edition updates the century-old materials list to reflect currently available products.

A female forensic photographer embarks on a gripping journey to track down a killer connected to her history. This electrifying thriller, infused with dark humor, showcases the author's mastery of suspense, as the protagonist confronts her past while unraveling a chilling mystery. The narrative promises intense twists and an exploration of themes related to memory and trauma.

Dreams, called God's forgotten language by some and messages from the devil by others, have long been seen as portents of the future. But the modern belief that dreams are intimately related to the personal psychology, attitudes and behavior patterns of the dreamer owes much to the pioneering work of the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, who showed that in dreams the unconscious comes vividly to life. Here is a comprehensive and practical guide to an understanding of dreams in light of the basic principles of Jung's Analytical Psychology. Jung's model of the psyche is concisely described and discussed, with many clinical examples of dreams and how they may be interpreted in context. Particular attention is given to common and recurrent dream motifs, traumatic dreams, compensatory and purposive functions of dreams, dreams as prognostic of illness or physical change, and how dreams are related to the stage of life and individuation process of the dreamer.

One woman's quest for revenge, a dangerous international conspiracy, and ruthless corporations intertwine in this page-turner from bestselling author James W. Hall. Despite Harper McDaniel's best efforts, the man responsible for the murder of her husband and son was exonerated thanks to some slick legal wrangling. This blatant injustice has only made Harper more determined than ever to bring down the culprit. Her ammunition? Incriminating information about his olive oil operations in Italy. But the clues that she follows are leading her into the depths of a corrupt plot that is more poisonous and far-reaching than she realizes. And more dangerous, too, because her enemy is prepared for her pursuit. Accompanied by her brother and mobster grandfather, Harper treks across Spain from Seville to a medieval castle, home to a successful olive farmer who is one of Harper's closest allies. Shadowed every step of the way by a ruthless assassin, Harper is moving ever deeper into enemy territory--and questioning whom she can really trust on this personal path of justice and revenge.