Showing results for "Body Art" in Literature & Fiction

Actors! Engage your mind and your body in order to develop your characters fully. The Lucid Body technique breaks up stagnant movement patterns and expands your emotional and physical range. Through energy analysis, this program shows how to use physical training to create characters from all walks of life - however cruel, desolate, or neurotic those characters may be.

Few subjects could be mentioned more remote from the common interests and pursuits of life than what has been usually called the “plurality of worlds,” an expression now so long restricted to one well-ascertained meaning as to have lost any ambiguity that might have been charged upon it. The question is one of mere curiosity, and leads to no direct result; but it has always carried with it an attraction irrespective of its unpractical nature, and has exercised the ingenuity of so many minds that its literature is of no inconsiderable extent. To this the book now in our hands is the most ...

When two enchanting women, or females as the old-fashioned Archie prefers, walk into Nero Wolfes office with a troublesome case, Wolfe initially wants nothing to do with it. However, when a murder occurs at the fencing academy where the women work and international complications arise, hes thrown into the thick of it. The mystery deepens as Wolfe endeavors to uncover who stole the col de mort from its glass case in the fencing salon. In this riveting tale, Wolfe finds himself entangled in a web of murder and international intrigue.

The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer, and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story There are two things that I simply cannot tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in the Tokyo Detention House convicted...

The progress of astronomy from age to age has been far from uniform—rather by leaps and bounds: from the earliest epoch when man's planet earth was the center about which the stupendous cosmos wheeled, for whom it was created, and for whose edification it was maintained—down to the modern age whose discoveries have ascertained that even our stellar universe, the vast region of the solar domain, is but one of the thousands of island universes that tenant the inconceivable immensities of space. So rapid, indeed, has been the progress of astronomy in very recent years that the present is ...

Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzlingly original reassessment of women's stories, bodies and art - and how we think about them. For decades, feminist artists have confronted the problem of how to tell the truth about their experiences as bodies. Queer bodies, sick bodies, racialised bodies...

This combination of serious artistic engagement with warmth and clarity of prose revels in the experiences and pleasures of art and the body, identity, and community.

off the page is the audio home of bog bodies press, a publishing house that looks beyond literature, gathering people around unbounded storytelling, both on and off the page. here you'll find serialised audiobooks, writer conversations, and live recordings from the storytelling events we bring to life around the world. a home for the common, the absurd, and the all-too-often overlooked. we're very glad to have you with us.

The essay should be celebrated, and that is what we do here. We have found that all essays are not lost and that many are still being created so moving forward we will celebrate the lost and found, past and future essays.

Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. In Dorothy Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, our brilliant and eccentric hero must solve the case of the murder of Sir Reuben Levy - that is, if he is actually dead. And WHOSE BODY is in poor Mr. Thipps's bathtub? Witty, engaging, and complex, Lord Peter has been entertaining mystery lovers for generations. This version is presented as a dramatic reading.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/whose-body-by-dorothy-l-sayers--6734943/support.

“Darkly addictive with a blistering pace and puzzle-box structure” —Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters A page-turning suspense debut about a woman infamous for escaping a cult as a teenager, who finds her future threatened when dangerous secrets come back to...

An exhilarating saga of the Vikings that conjures a brutal, superstitious, and thrilling ninth-century world and the birth of a kingdom—the debut installment in a historical literary trilogy that combines the bold imagination and sweeping narrative power of Game of Thrones, Vikings, and...

An IndieNext Pick! A Best Book of 2022 in Harper’s Bazaar, Daily Mail, Glamour, and Thrillist! Most Anticipated of 2022 in The Millions, Ms. Magazine, LitHub A young, mixed-race vampire must find a way to balance her deep-seated desire to live amongst humans with her incessant hunger in this...

Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy with Part 4 of Henry Grays timeless textbook, first published in 1858 and still a cornerstone of medical education today. This recording features the public-domain 1918 US edition, capturing the essence of Grays thorough exploration of the human body. In this segment, youll discover the intricacies of neurology, the organs of the senses, and the common integument. While some information may be dated, the insights remain invaluable. For an enhanced experience, illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. Join Laurie Anne Walden ...

Dive into the enchanting world of crickets, ants, bees, and other little busybodies through delightful short stories crafted by two loving authors. Aimed at sparking curiosity in their children, these tales reveal the incredible lives of insects waiting to be discovered. Youll learn that the marvels of these tiny creatures surpass even the most enchanting fairy tales. The authors invite young readers to understand the joys and challenges faced by these little beings, while also exploring how they play vital roles in our ecosystem. Each story is a heartfelt conversation between the authors and ...

Explore the fascinating journey of astronomy through the ages in this compelling narrative. From the ancient belief that Earth was the center of the universe to the groundbreaking discoveries that reveal our solar system as just one of countless galaxies, this book captures the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos. It highlights the rapid advancements of recent years and presents astronomys rich history as a captivating story, tracing its roots from the shepherds of ancient Chaldea to contemporary insights into the vast scale of the universe and the enormous stars beyond our solar ...

A rich, accomplished, intensely intimate collection with 2 full sections of new poems bookending Blanco’s selections from his 5 previous volumes “An engineer, poet, Cuban American . . . his poetry bridges cultures and languages—a mosaic of our past, our present, and our future—reflecting...

When floral designer Deli MacDonald’s heart is broken by unrequited love and her best friend’s abandonment, she flees to the Scottish Highlands and her estranged aunt Mo’s cliffside cottage by the sea. There, embraced by a village of eccentric locals and her aunt’s unconditional, unfamiliar love, she finds herself drawn to brooding pub owner Lachlan Scott—whose path once crossed hers twenty years ago on these same heather-strewn hills.

Discover the intricate world of human anatomy with this captivating recording of Henry Grays timeless textbook, first published in 1858 and still in print today. This version features the public-domain 1918 US edition, complete with insightful content and some historical information that may be outdated. In this third installment, we delve into Angiology, exploring the fascinating structures of arteries, veins, and the lymphatic system. Accompanying illustrations can be viewed in the online text at bartleby.com. Join us as we break down this essential work into five accessible parts, narrated ...

Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy with Part 2 of Henry Grays timeless textbook, first published in 1858 and still revered today. This recording captures the essence of the 1918 US edition, making the wealth of knowledge accessible to all. In this segment, we explore Syndesmology and Myology, delving into the intricate connections and musculoskeletal systems that define our bodies. For further exploration, mathematical formulas and captivating illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. Join Laurie Anne Walden as she brings this classic work to life, continuing...