the shape of things

The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things: A startling dissection of cruelty and artistic creation from the author of 'In the Company of Men' and 'Your Friends and Neighbors' In a modern version of Adam's seduction by Eve, 'The Shape of Things' pits gentle, awkward, overweight Adam against experienced, analytical, amoral Evelyn, a graduate student in art. After a chance meeting at a museum, Evelyn and Adam embark on an intense relationship that causes shy and principled Adam to go to extraordinary lengths, including cosmetic surgery, and a betrayal of his best friend, to improve his appearance and character. In the process, Evelyn's subtle and insistent coaching results in a reconstruction of Adam's fundamental moral character. Only in a final and shocking exhibition does Evelyn reveal the nature of her interest in Adam, of her detached artist's perspective and sense of authority--to her, Adam is no more than 'flesh.... one of the most perfect materials on earth. Natural, beautiful, and malleable.' Labute's latest work is an intense and disturbing study not only of the uses of power within human relationships, but also of the ethics involved in the relationship of art and life. To what extent is an artist licensed to shape and change her medium or to alter the work of another artist What is acceptable artistic material At what point does creation become manipulation, and at what point does creation destroy Or, is the new Adam, handsome and confident if heart broken, an admirable result of the most challenging artistic endeavor 'The Shape of Things' challenges society's most deeply entrenched ideas about art, manipulation, and love.

On the Nature of Things: The Scientific Photography of Fritz Goro Hardback

On the Nature of Things: The Scientific Photography of Fritz Goro Hardback

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The Guardian of All Things: The Epic Story of Human Memory

The Guardian of All Things: The Epic Story of Human Memory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malone, Michael S., PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Press, A sweeping exploration of the history of memory and human civilization Memory makes us human. No other animal carries in its brain so many memories of such complexity nor so regularly revisits those memories for happiness, safety, and to accomplish complex tasks. Human civilization continues because we are able to pass along memories from one person to another, from one generation to the next. "The Guardian of All Things "is scientific history that takes us on a year old journey replete with incredible ideas, inventions, and transformations. From cave drawings to oral histories to libraries to the internet, "The Guardian of All Things "is the history of how humans have relentlessly pursued new ways to preserve and manage memory, both within the human brain and is a series of inventions external to it. Michael Malone looks at the story of memory, both human and mechanical, and the historic turning points in that story that not only changed our relationship to memory, but also changed us as human beings. Full of anecdotes, history, and advances of civilization and technology, "The Guardian of All Things "is a lively, sweeping, and epic journey along a trajectory of history no other book has ever described, one that will appeal to the curious as well as the specialist.

Vinyl 'The Best Things in Life Aren't Things' Wall

Vinyl 'The Best Things in Life Aren't Things' Wall

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The Secret Things of God: Unlocking the Treasures Reserved

The Secret Things of God: Unlocking the Treasures Reserved

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cloud, Henry, PUBLISHER: Howard Books, A positive Christian alternative to the bestselling "The Secret," this book reveals the "secret things of God" -- secrets about God, about happiness, about relationships, and about your purpose. These tested spiritual truths reveal principles that make life work. With millions of copies of "The Secret" in print, countless readers are left wondering how its teachings fi t with the truths found in Scripture. Though many teachings in "The Secret" may have shocked those of the Christian faith, believers have also been reminded of the deep spiritual hunger that exists in all of us -- the desire for a power beyond the human to work change in our individual lives. Even Christians who know and claim biblical truths often don't know how to use them. Author Dr. Henry Cloud shows readers how to unlock the treasure of these truths and ignite their power in their lives. There is, indeed, a powerful attraction at work in the universe, but rather than being between an impersonal universe and our own thoughts, this attraction is between the personal Creator of the universe and the creation he loves.

The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life

The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kazez, Jean, PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, "The Weight of Things" explores the hard questions of our daily lives, examining both classic and contemporary accounts of what it means to lead 'the good life'. Looks at the views of philosophers such as Aristotle, the Stoics, Mill, Nietzsche, and Sartre as well as contributions from other traditions, such as Buddhism Incorporates key arguments from contemporary philosophers including Peter Singer, Martha Nussbaum, Robert Nozick, John Finnis, and Susan Wolf Uses examples from biography, literature, history, movies and media, and the news Gives a fresh perspective on the hard questions of our daily lives An engaging read; an excellent book for both students and general readers

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On the Nature of Things: The Scientific Photography

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Glass Table the stand is the shape of a bouquet of roses

Glass Table the stand is the shape of a bouquet of roses

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The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of

The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bowen, William G. / Bok, Derek, PUBLISHER: Princeton University Press, This is the book that has forever changed the debate on affirmative action in America. "The Shape of the River" is the most far-reaching and comprehensive study of its kind. It brings a wealth of empirical evidence to bear on how race-sensitive admissions policies actually work and clearly defines the effects they have had on over students of different races. Its conclusions mark a turning point in national discussions of affirmative action--anything less than factual evidence will no longer suffice in any serious debate of this vital question. Glenn Loury's new foreword revisits the basic logic behind race-sensitive policies, asserting that since individuals use race to conceptualize themselves, we must be conscious of race as we try to create rules for a just society. Loury underscores the need for confronting opinion with fact so we can better see the distinction between the "morality of color-blindness" and the "morality of racial justice." Across the country, in courts, classrooms, and the media, Americans are deeply divided over the use of race in admitting students to universities. Yet until now the debate over race and admissions has consisted mainly of clashing opinions, uninformed by hard evidence. This work, written by two of the country's most respected academic leaders, intends to change that. It brings a wealth of empirical evidence to bear on how race-sensitive admissions policies actually work and what effects they have on students of different races. The authors are the economist William G. Bowen, President of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and former President of Princeton University, and Derek Bok, former President of Harvard University and former Dean of the Harvard Law School. Bowen and Bok argue that we can pass an informed judgment on the wisdom of race-sensitive admissions only if we understand in detail the college careers and the subsequent lives of students-or, to use a metaphor they take from Mark Twain, if we learn the shape of the entire river. The heart of the book is thus an unprecedented study of the academic, employment, and personal histories of more than students of all races who attended academically selective universities between the s and the early s. The study reveals how much race-sensitive admissions increase the likelihood that blacks will be admitted to selective universities and demonstrates what effect the termination of these policies would have on the number of minority students at different kinds of selective institutions. The authors go on to determine how well black students have performed academically in comparison to their white classmates, what success they have had in their subsequent careers, and how actively they have participated in civic and community affairs. The authors also explore the views expressed by graduates of selective colleges about the value of their education and the contributions that a diverse student body has

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The origins of Every Day Things

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 THE LADYBIRD BOOK OF THINGS TO MAKE

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The man who made things out of trees

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White wooden photo frame in the shape of the word LOVE

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The Meaning of Things. Applying Philosophy to Life. By A C Grayling

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Book objects; Set of bookends in the shape of owls - 2nd

Book objects; Set of bookends in the shape of owls - 2nd

Height 22 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 15 cm.Weight: over 1.7 kg (per bookend)Condition: good set, some wear - see photos.One owl is red (with gilt “book” edges) and the other is of an indefinable grey/beige colour. Forks are marked:Note: the book on display, “Vogels” by Reader’s Digest (with several types of owls on pp. ), is included.Shipping:Carefully packaged and by registered mail. Read More

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The anti-boredom book of brilliant outdoor things to do by Andy seed and Scott Garrett

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