Download or read book Architect Your Epic Life written by Karen Otis and published by WriteLife Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well expressed, thought provoking, step by step guide to creating personal awareness. "Architect Your Epic Life draws a fascinating correlation between building a great home and building an extraordinary life. Karen Otis offers eight clear and easy-to-follow steps to create a life of happiness, passion, and purpose." Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times Bestselling author of Happy For No Reason, Love For No Reason and Chicken Soup For the Woman's Soul. In our modern world, so many people are battling unhappiness and dissatisfaction in their lives. Karen Otis, architect and author, delivers a groundbreaking new approach to designing and re-building your life with the creative ingenuity she has used in architecture for decades. By extending her "Architectural Method" to life-building, she reveals a completely new way of thinking where the results are profound, unexpected, life-changing, and transformational. Otis shows you how to take the architectural method of creativity and decision making and project it onto your own life to find direction and fluidity to spiritually "awaken your soul" to a life rich in inspiration and joy. This book is a guide to empowerment and happiness. It's more than a book, it is a step-by-step methodology that breaks down the process to creating the changes you may be seeking.
Download or read book Arthur Erickson written by David Stouck and published by D & M Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-09 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Erickson, Canada's pre-eminent philosopher architect, was renowned internationally for his innovative approach to landscape, his genius for spatial composition, and his epic vision of architecture for people. Among his most celebrated large-scale works are three that helped to define Vancouver's urban landscape: Simon Fraser University, on Burnaby Mountain; the Robson Square complex at the heart of the city; and the exquisite Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Travel was key to Erickson's creative process; floating high above the clouds on extended airline flights, he made preliminary drawings on vellum with his fine-point black felt-tip pen, designing influential works not only for other parts of Canada-including Toronto's widely admired Roy Thomson Hall--but for sites in the U.S., Britain, and the Middle and Far East. Erickson worked chiefly in concrete, which he called "the marble of our times," and wherever they appear, his buildings move the spirit with their poetic freshness and their mission to inspire. But he was also a controversial figure, more than once attracting the ire of his fellow architects, and his professional achievements were tarnished by the excesses of a complicated personal life that resulted in a series of tawdry bankruptcies. In a fall from grace that recalls a Greek tragedy, Canada's great architect-a handsome, elegant man who lived like a millionaire and counted among his close friends Pierre Trudeau and Elizabeth Taylor-eventually became homeless and penniless. This first full biography of Erickson, who died in 2009 at the age of eighty-four, traces the architect's life from its modest origins to his emergence on the world stage. Author David Stouck, acclaimed for his earlier biographies of Ethel Wilson and Sinclair Ross, demonstrates here once again why his work has been praised as imaginative, incisive and compelling. Grounded in interviews with Erickson and his family, friends and clients, as well as the resources of extensive public archives, TITLE is both an intimate portrait of the man and a stirring account of how Erickson made his buildings work. Beautifully written and superbly researched, it is also a provocative look at the phenomenon of cultural heroes and the nature of what we call "genius."
Download or read book You are the Architect of Your Life written by David Worthy and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book you're holding in your hand will change your life forever! You have a choice to make: either continue to live the same life you're currently living, hoping for a bigger, better, and more abundant life, or begin to architect the life you desire. Hoping for better will only lead you to have what you've always had with no change. In other words, hoping will do nothing for you. However, if you're like the many people whom I've taught these principles to, you desire something different. You're like the clients I've assisted to dramatically change their life to be exactly what they've dreamed it to be. With You Are the Architect of Your Life, you have these principles clearly laid out for you, so take this book, read, study, and apply the principles to your life. After all, you are the architect of your life, and you get to decide the life you'll design, build, and live.
Download or read book An Epic Life written by Prem Sagar and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 25 January 1987, with the telecast of the very first episode of Ramayan, Indian television changed for all time to come. In a matter of weeks, the series became a national obsession. During the Ramayan slot, roads emptied out. No marriages and political rallies were scheduled for that time. More than three decades later, there has been nothing to match it. Ramanand Sagar, the man behind the phenomenon and a successful filmmaker from Bombay, was among the first to recognise the immense power of television. He first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's Barsat (1949). From 1961 to 1970, Sagar wrote, produced and directed six consecutive silver jubilee hits-Ghunghat, Zindagi, Arzoo, Ankhen, Geet and Lalkar. An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan, written by his son, Prem Sagar, an award-winning cinematographer, is an intimate look at the life of a visionary. It traces Sagar's life from his birth in Kashmir in 1917, his dramatic escape in 1947 when Pakistani tribesmen attacked the state, his arrival in Bombay and his subsequent glorious career-the crowning achievement of which was the smashing success of Ramayan.
Download or read book The Complete Architecture of Adler Sullivan written by Richard Nickel and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introductory essays [by John Vinci] about the firm's work are followed by a catalogue raisonne of Adler & Sullivan's projects, with historical photographs and images by Nickel and his contemporaries. ... The catalogue raisonne ... contains essays about each building accompanied by historical images and plans when available."--P. 3.
Download or read book Urgent Architecture written by Bridgette Meinhold and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disaster-proof, environmentally friendly housing solutions for a changing climate. How can we adequately provide housing when disaster strikes, whether that disaster is weather related, like hurricanes, floods, and droughts, happens in a matter of minutes from an earthquake or tsunami, through a slow process like rising sea levels, or is the result of civil disorder or poverty? There is an urgent need for safe, sustainable housing designs that are cheap to build, environmentally friendly, and hardy enough to withstand severe environmental conditions. Not only is there climate change to contend with, but there are millions of people, right now, who do not have safe or adequate housing. In Urgent Architecture Bridgette Meinhold showcases 40 successful emergency and long-term housing projects—from repurposed shipping containers to sandbag homes. She surveys successful structures as well as highlighting promising projects that are still being developed. Every one is quickly deployable, affordable, and sustainable. This book is an essential resource for those who are interested in green building, sustainable design, eco-friendly materials, affordable housing, material reuse, and humanitarian relief.
Download or read book Michelangelo written by Martin Gayford and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At thirty one, Michelangelo was considered the finest artist in Italy, perhaps the world; long before he died at almost 90 he was widely believed to be the greatest sculptor or painter who had ever lived (and, by his enemies, to be an arrogant, uncouth, swindling miser). For decade after decade, he worked near the dynamic centre of events: the vortex at which European history was changing from Renaissance to Counter Reformation. Few of his works - including the huge frescoes of the Sistine Chapel Ceiling, the marble giant David and the Last Judgment - were small or easy to accomplish. Like a hero of classical mythology - such as Hercules, whose statue he carved in his youth - he was subject to constant trials and labours. In Michelangelo Martin Gayford describes what it felt like to be Michelangelo Buonarroti, and how he transformed forever our notion of what an artist could be.
Download or read book Life by Design written by Leslie Yancey and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey to Reshape Your Reality Imagine living a life where every dream and desire isn't just a fleeting thought, but a cornerstone of your reality. "Life by Design: How Successful People Use Manifestation" is your personal invitation to the world where success is not by chance, but by design. This transformative book is more than just words on paper--it's a catalyst for lasting change. Step into the fundamental truths of manifestation, understanding the practice's deep roots and evolutions. Explore the rich tapestry of manifestation across cultures and how it can influence not just your own life, but the cosmos. Could your daily routine unlock a life of abundance? Delve into the daily habits that successful individuals harness to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, wit the accompanying affirmations and exercises needed to amplify your intentions. Beyond the spiritual, this guide offers scientific insight into why manifestation works, grounding the ethereal in the physical world with research and psychological perspectives. But what happens when the journey meets resistance? Learn the nature of setbacks and embrace failure as a stepping stone, not a stumbling block. Your path to success must navigate past these obstacles, and this book is the compass you need. Chapter 6: Wealth Consciousness and Manifestation, unravels the secrets of those who've built fortunes by aligning their spiritual and fiscal goals. Through case studies, witness firsthand how individuals used manifestation to cultivate wealth beyond measure. Then, turn self-reflection into self-actualization, correcting misalignments that might be deterring your prosperity. Whether you're seeking to enhance your health, wealth, or personal connections, every page is steeped in wisdom that transcends age, cultural boundaries, and socio-economic statuses. Let "Life by Design" be your guide to break through mental obstacles, leverage unseen energies, and master advanced manifestation techniques that draw success to you like a magnet. If you've ever longed for a blueprint that the accomplished few follow to achieve greatness, let this book be your first step towards a truly designed life, abundant and radiant. Embrace the pages within and begin the most rewarding journey of your life.
Download or read book The EPICENTER Life Leadership Coursebook written by James Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the things you love most, and do best, that employers need now.Following a 30-year career as a professional developer of consumer loyalty programming for some of the world's top brands, and later as an executive coach, James B. Sullivan now shares the secrets of what it takes to create buy-in to you as a job candidate and young leader. In The EPICENTER Life Leadership Course Book: Decode the Design of Your EPIC LIFE, Sullivan guides readers through an engaging, interactive four-week self-study program using 14 integrated "Life Apps" that inform their life's purpose by examining their Effective Competence, Principled Character, Inspired Causes, and Contribution Value to those they would serve. EPICENTER helps you discover the EPIC story at the CENTER of your true self-what you love most, and do best, that employers need now.
Download or read book The First Tycoon written by T.J. Stiles and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.
Download or read book Sandfuture written by Justin Beal and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the life and work of the architect Minoru Yamasaki that leads the author to consider how (and for whom) architectural history is written. Sandfuture is a book about the life of the architect Minoru Yamasaki (1912–1986), who remains on the margins of history despite the enormous influence of his work on American architecture and society. That Yamasaki’s most famous projects—the Pruitt-Igoe apartments in St. Louis and the original World Trade Center in New York—were both destroyed on national television, thirty years apart, makes his relative obscurity all the more remarkable. Sandfuture is also a book about an artist interrogating art and architecture’s role in culture as New York changes drastically after a decade bracketed by terrorism and natural disaster. From the central thread of Yamasaki’s life, Sandfuture spirals outward to include reflections on a wide range of subjects, from the figure of the architect in literature and film and transformations in the contemporary art market to the perils of sick buildings and the broader social and political implications of how, and for whom, cities are built. The result is at once sophisticated in its understanding of material culture and novelistic in its telling of a good story.
Download or read book The Art of LEGO Design written by Jordan Schwartz and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most impressive LEGO models often take careful planning (and lots of pieces), but with some inspiration, a little imagination, and a number of tried-and-true techniques, you too can turn bricks into a masterpiece.In The Art of LEGO® Design, author Jordan Schwartz explores LEGO as an artistic medium. This wide-ranging collection of creative techniques will help you craft your own amazing models as you learn to see the world through the eyes of some of the greatest LEGO builders. Each concept is presented with a collection of impressive models to spark your imagination—like fantastic dragons, futuristic spaceships, expressive characters, and elaborate dioramas. You’ll discover some of the inventive techniques that LEGO artists use to: –Create lifelike creatures from unusual elements like inside-out tires and minifigure capes –Design sleek cars without showing a single stud –Add ambience to dioramas with light bricks or LEDs –Craft eye-catching textures to create cobblestone roads and brick walls –Build sturdy, detailed, posable mechs and other figures –Add depth with forced perspective and interesting silhouettes Interviews with the talented builders behind many of the book’s models reveal their thoughts on the design process and what inspires them most. Even if you’ve been building with LEGO since you could crawl, you’ll find new inspiration in The Art of LEGO® Design.
Download or read book Living Your Epic Life written by Edgar Bella Agustin and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Your Epic Life is exactly the book you will need to open your eyes to visualize your ideal future, and guides you to work your way to escape from your barren life and into a happy and meaningful life.Epic Life is simply having the freedom to live the life you desire, not the life you are forced to live. It is dynamic journey, a continuous process of assessing your being (spirit, values, and mindset), actions, and results to validate your goal achievement - the dream or unique assignment that God has called you to do.Who you are, what you do, what you want to achieve, and why you exist represent the fullness of your epic life.
Download or read book The Yellow House written by Martin Gayford and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-10-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chronicle of the two months in 1888 when Paul Gauguin shared a house in France with Vincent Van Gogh describes not only how these two hallowed artists painted and exchanged ideas, but also the texture of their everyday lives. Includes 60 B&W reproductions of the artists' paintings and drawings from the period.
Download or read book Freaky Strange Buildings written by Michael Sandler and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some of the most unusual buildings in the world, including a hotel built of salt and an office building that looks like a basket, and compares their various features to similar characteristics of other things.
Download or read book Live Big written by Ajit Nawalkha and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have the power to accomplish goals, create an impact, and live the life you want. The key to achieving what you set out for--in business and in life--doesn't lie in perfectly executed strategy. The greatest tool you have is your own mindset—it determines your ability to adapt and persevere. And, like any other tool, you can employ it to your advantage. While most aspiring entrepreneurs think the next business strategy will manifest the life they desire, successful entrepreneurs know it's the emotional and mental "shifts" that will bring you closer to your goals. No one is better equipped to explore these shifts than Ajit Nawalkha, cofounder of Mindvalley and one of the world's leading entrepreneurs and business coaches. In Live Big: A Guide to Passion, Practicality, and Purpose, Nawalkha shares 25 shifts—changes in your mental, physical, emotional, or even spiritual state—that will propel you on your road to success. Through Nawalkha's expertise, discover how this book will: • Bring you out of any funk or stagnant revenue cycle • Give you the emotional, spiritual, and mental power to fight the ups and downs of business • Show you ways to deal with everyday challenges, find comfort in them, and get past them in 20 minutes or less • Help you cope with ‘entrepreneurial anxiety' and find purpose, passion, and bliss in your business Live Big is the go-to guide for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to be in a state of flow and creativity, to ensure your passion is backed by purpose and practicality. With principles and foundational thinking habits that allow you to move from a place of defeat and anxiety to one of joy and contribution to humanity, this book will serve as a compass that you can pick up and find direction to keep moving forward in today's world of entrepreneurship.
Download or read book Coming Home written by Barbara de Vries and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the innovative, artisanal, and sustainable living exemplified by contemporary Dutch interiors. With a carefully curated collection of interiors, including historic canal houses, restored farms, and green homes, belonging to interior designers, product designers, architects, and artists, this book showcases creative and resourceful living. These properties have been created or renovated and brought into the twenty-first century with typical Dutch style and sensibility—environmentally friendly, imaginative uses of space filled with color and charm and never to be taken too seriously. Each home in the book reflects the personality and spirit of the people who inhabit it. From furniture designer Valentin Loellman’s handcrafted interiors in a traditional worker’s cottage on the Maas river to fiber artist Claudy Jongstra’s farmhouse in Friesland where indigo dye plants grow in the biodynamic garden, Coming Home illustrates fun ideas and easy ways to incorporate individual style into your surroundings. Whether it’s the traditional “lowlands” aesthetic of combining old and new, faded and inviting, into a casual chic or a quirky reinvention of a space that reveals a touch of eccentricity, this book illustrates why the Netherlands is truly loved by so many and can be an inspiration to us all.
