Download or read book On the Canvas of My Time written by Vivek Cariappa and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Canvas of My Time is a narration of a life lived with passion, commitment and honesty that often went against the prevalent beliefs and values of the time. The author, at the age of 56, takes the reader on a solo bike ride – from the present on his family farm in rural Karnataka to parts of North India where he spent his childhood. Along the road the reader gets to see glimpses of the author’s life – the transition from the fast-paced lifestyle in New Delhi to building a sustainable, self-reliant life ethic with his partner, Juli, and their children. The book shares his worldview and provides a first-hand account of the ground realities of the yawning urban-rural divide, its impact on human dynamics and the looming environmental disaster that we are fast approaching in our blind pursuit of short-term developmental goals at the cost of real sustainability. The journal is also a narrative of the couple’s love story and their fascinating journey stretching over three and a half decades.

Download or read book Bad Boy written by Eric Fischl and published by Crown. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Bad Boy, renowned American artist Eric Fischl has written a penetrating, often searing exploration of his coming of age as an artist, and his search for a fresh narrative style in the highly charged and competitive New York art world in the 1970s and 1980s. With such notorious and controversial paintings as Bad Boy and Sleepwalker, Fischl joined the front ranks of America artists, in a high-octane downtown art scene that included Andy Warhol, David Salle, Julian Schnabel, and others. It was a world of fashion, fame, cocaine and alcohol that for a time threatened to undermine all that Fischl had achieved. In an extraordinarily candid and revealing memoir, Fischl discusses the impact of his dysfunctional family on his art—his mother, an imaginative and tragic woman, was an alcoholic who ultimately took her own life. Following his years as a student at Cal Arts and teaching in Nova Scotia, he describes his early years in New York with the artist April Gornik, just as Wall Street money begins to encroach on the old gallery system and change the economics of the art world. Fischl rebelled against the conceptual and minimalist art that was in fashion at the time to paint compelling portraits of everyday people that captured the unspoken tensions in their lives. Still in his thirties, Eric became the subject of a major Vanity Fair interview, his canvases sold for as much as a million dollars, and The Whitney Museum mounted a major retrospective of his paintings. Bad Boy follows Fischl’s maturation both as an artist and sculptor, and his inevitable fall from grace as a new generation of artists takes center stage, and he is forced to grapple with his legacy and place among museums and collectors. Beautifully written, and as courageously revealing as his most provocative paintings, Bad Boy takes the reader on a roller coaster ride through the passion and politics of the art world as it has rarely been seen before.

Download or read book The Cast written by Amy Blumenfeld and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2019 Foreword Indies Finalist in Adult Fiction—General 2018 IPPY Gold Medal Winner in Popular Fiction 2018 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Fiction Twenty-five years ago, a group of ninth graders produced a Saturday Night Live–style videotape to cheer up their ailing friend. The show’s running time was only ninety minutes, but it had a lasting impact: Becca laughed her way through recovery, and the group—Jordana, Seth, Holly, and Lex—became her supporting cast for life. On the silver anniversary of Becca Night Live, the friends reunite over the Fourth of July to celebrate Becca’s good health—but nothing goes as planned. The happy holiday card facades everyone’s been hiding behind quickly crumble and give way to an unforgettable three days filled with complex moral dilemmas and life-altering choices. Through humor, drama, and the alternating perspectives of five characters, The Cast explores the power of forgiveness, the importance of authenticity, and the immeasurable value of deep, enduring friendships to buoy us when life plays out differently than expected.

Download or read book Creating Mobile Games written by Carol Hamer and published by Apress. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Java ME Game Projects with MIDP is or will likely be the first Java games book for the newly updated and now open source Java Micro Edition (ME). And it will be first and possibly only that covers all MIDP versions 1-3. Online updates and discussions are available through the author’s well-known blog site. From a basic game to professional game projects, this book has what you need to be a mobile Java game developer (and player).

Download or read book Red Canvas written by Andrew Nance and published by Red Adept Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-05-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the seaside city of San Marco, Florida, Lise Norwood spends her days serving papers and her nights spying on cheating spouses. But before she became a PI, she was an art major at San Marco University. So when the local police ask her to consult on a murder case in which the victim was posed to resemble a classic Greek sculpture, Lise dusts off her art history degree and joins the task force. As the artistic madman known as Michelangelo continues to copy more works of art, Lise starts her own investigation into the gruesome killings. When she gets too far, she’s fired from the case. Being told to step back only spurs her to dig deeper. Her inquiries take an ugly and personal turn when Michelangelo threatens to make her his next bloody masterpiece. And the key to the case might be a stolen piece of artwork very few know exists.

Download or read book The Canvas written by Ketaki Patwardhan Nirkhi and published by Stories by Ketaki. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vaani, a police inspector begins receiving cryptic messages from a potential murderer in the form of beautiful paintings on a canvas. Soon, seemingly unrelated murders start happening. Vaani realizes that each canvas sent to her by the unknown person is a clue to the next murder. Racing against time to catch the culprit, Vaani puts everything at risk to stop the murders. But what if that exactly is what the murderer wants?

Download or read book A Bad Day s Work written by Nora McFarland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lilly Hawkins is having one of those days. . . . The last thing she needs is a murder to solve. Nothing seems to be going Lilly’s way. A TV news photographer at her hometown television station, she’s one of the hardest working "shooters" there, but her pit-bull personality and a series of unlucky blunders have put her job in jeopardy. So when an urgent story breaks in the middle of the night, Lilly is determined to turn her bad luck around and get the respect she deserves. But the pressure is on; either she delivers amazing video or she’s fired. After busting her butt and dodging the cops, Lilly has what could be the biggest scoop of her career—exclusive video of a murder scene. Or does she have it? Lilly is stunned when the tape played in front of the entire newsroom is nothing but dead air. Soon she’s on the run from criminals and police, both of whom claim Lilly’s video is the key to solving the murder and think she pocketed the real tape. Can she escape her pursuers long enough to catch the killer, or will she end the day as the next victim? Lilly’s bad day just keeps getting worse, but the one thing she knows for sure is that she’d like to live to see more of them. . . .

Download or read book The Blank Canvas written by Glen Ebisch and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laura Magee is spending the summer in an art gallery in the southern New Jersey shore town of Safe Harbor. When a dispute over a painting by a man named Rafferty leads to the murder of one of her customers and puts Laura herself in danger, she must discover the identity of the killers and find out what makes a painting valuable enough to kill for. Then the FBI becomes involved, and Laura realizes that this crime has more layers than she ever imagined. On top of all this, Laura must deal with an insecure artist who only paints sea birds, a friend who has a track record of dating the wrong men, the amorous attentions of a handsome vacationer, and her old college boyfriend, who shows up on her doorstep suffering from PTSD and just happens to save her life. This fast-paced mystery has a strong sense of humor, particularly with regard to contemporary art, and a surprising conclusion. You may never look at an art gallery the same way again.

Download or read book The Living Canvas written by Pepper Winters and published by Pepper Winters. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conclusion to the Master of Trickery Duet by New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters. “Must be brave, stubborn, and impervious to the tempers of loved ones.” The first line hissed with history. “Hours are endless, pay is non-existence, quitting absolutely forbidden.” The second line ached with truth. “Able to function on no sleep, refrain from running when times get hard, and be more than just a living canvas but a lover.” The third thrummed with honesty. “Other attributes required: forgiving, opinionated, and not afraid to tell me when I’m wrong. Must also enjoy being touched and kissed at any time of my choosing.” The fourth glowed with promise. “Call or email ‘YOUR HEART, HIS SOUL’ if interested in applying.” The final made my future unfold. The advert was so similar to one I should never have applied for. A twist of fate that brought two destined people back together. A job I would take in a heartbeat if the employer could offer such terms. But I wasn’t free. Neither was Gil. Therefore, my interview could never happen.

Download or read book Told Under Canvas written by Victor Hugo and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Told Under Canvas" is a novel by French writer Victor Hugo. Victor Marie Hugo (1802 - 1885) was a French novelist, dramatist, and poet belonging to the Romantic movement. He is widely hailed as one of the most accomplished and well-known French writers, originally achieving renown for his poetical endeavours-the most notable of which are the volumes "Les Contemplations" and "La Légende des siècles". Outside of his native country, Hugo's best-known works are his novels: "Les Misérables" (1862) and "Notre-Dame de Paris" (1831), commonly known as "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame". Aside from his literary achievements, he also produced over 4,000 beautiful drawings and was a prominent campaigner for social and political issues, including the abolition of capital punishment. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for fans and collectors of Hugo's work. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Download or read book Widening of canvas written by Anand Kumar and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-12-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Widening of canvas' means to me is to expand our thought horizon within the limits of our imagination and thinking. Life always presents before us a few strange, incoherent and some unpleasant questions and we all seek some answers to search within shape them and paint them vividly on our canvas. Being subliminal in nature they hit our conscience somewhere. This leads to our inner search and reflection which we often find in the form of writings. My book 'Widening of canvas'(a combination of poetry and prose) is one such attempt to present before the readers my honest viewpoint on varied topics of social, ethical and a few of spiritual significance which may or may not resonate with readers viewpoint and understanding. It is my humble appeal to readers to give a patient reading and then enjoy the taste of my writings. Thank you readers.

Download or read book Orange Is the New Black Movie Tie in Edition written by Piper Kerman and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in prison—why it is we lock so many away and what happens to them when they’re there. Praise for Orange Is the New Black “Fascinating . . . The true subject of this unforgettable book is female bonding and the ties that even bars can’t unbind.”—People (four stars) “I loved this book. It’s a story rich with humor, pathos, and redemption. What I did not expect from this memoir was the affection, compassion, and even reverence that Piper Kerman demonstrates for all the women she encountered while she was locked away in jail. I will never forget it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love “This book is impossible to put down because [Kerman] could be you. Or your best friend. Or your daughter.”—Los Angeles Times “Moving . . . transcends the memoir genre’s usual self-centeredness to explore how human beings can always surprise you.”—USA Today “It’s a compelling awakening, and a harrowing one—both for the reader and for Kerman.”—Newsweek

Download or read book Orange Is the New Black written by Piper Kerman and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES With a career, a boyfriend, and a loving family, Piper Kerman barely resembles the reckless young woman who delivered a suitcase of drug money ten years before. But that past has caught up with her. Convicted and sentenced to fifteen months at the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut, the well-heeled Smith College alumna is now inmate #11187–424—one of the millions of people who disappear “down the rabbit hole” of the American penal system. From her first strip search to her final release, Kerman learns to navigate this strange world with its strictly enforced codes of behavior and arbitrary rules. She meets women from all walks of life, who surprise her with small tokens of generosity, hard words of wisdom, and simple acts of acceptance. Heartbreaking, hilarious, and at times enraging, Kerman’s story offers a rare look into the lives of women in prison—why it is we lock so many away and what happens to them when they’re there. Praise for Orange Is the New Black “Fascinating . . . The true subject of this unforgettable book is female bonding and the ties that even bars can’t unbind.”—People (four stars) “I loved this book. It’s a story rich with humor, pathos, and redemption. What I did not expect from this memoir was the affection, compassion, and even reverence that Piper Kerman demonstrates for all the women she encountered while she was locked away in jail. I will never forget it.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love “This book is impossible to put down because [Kerman] could be you. Or your best friend. Or your daughter.”—Los Angeles Times “Moving . . . transcends the memoir genre’s usual self-centeredness to explore how human beings can always surprise you.”—USA Today “It’s a compelling awakening, and a harrowing one—both for the reader and for Kerman.”—Newsweek

Download or read book Not in My Destiny written by Parijat and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-02-07 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever fallen in love? Do you ever worry too much about every single situation in your life? If both your answers were yes, then you must meet Veer. A small towner who hardly takes any decisions on his own, Veer lives with his two best friends, Aarush, who always does whatever he wishes, and Sumer, who never wants to do anything except flirt and talk of foolish things. See his courage grow as this ordinary fellow falls in love with the most gorgeous girl in the city (according to him). This is the story of Veer trying his best to live the myth of a “happy life.” From holy ghats to the Krishna Apartments terrace and from evening to midnight, his only questions to God are “Does she love me?” and “Why is Aarush so mysterious?” Then one morning, Veer is shaken to his core as life grabs hold of him suddenly. This story will take you on a short trip of the peaceful mornings at the ghats, painful midnights, and the new dawn of Veer’s life.

Download or read book A Mind that Found Itself written by Clifford Whittingham Beers and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Unfinished Canvas written by Michael Glasgow and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true crime saga reveals the case of a missing Nashville woman, a husband on the run, and a rare cold case murder conviction. Janet March had it all: a corporate lawyer husband, two beautiful children, a promising career as an artist, and a dream house she designed herself. But behind closed doors, her husband led a destructive double life. On August 16, 1996, Janet had an appointment to finally file for divorce. But she never arrived. On the night of August 15, she vanished. Janet’s disappearance incited a massive search and media frenzy that revealed her husband Perry’s seedy dealings. When he absconded with his children to a new life in Mexico, Janet’s parents began a decade-long, international custody battle that culminated in Perry’s dramatic extradition to Tennessee. Meanwhile, the Nashville Police Department never found Janet’s body. In spite of overwhelming odds, cold case detectives and prosecutors were determined to get justice—and with the help of a shocking surprise witness, they did.

Download or read book A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography written by Clifford Whittingham Beers and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a memoir of ravages of mental illness. A Mind That Found Itself tells the story of a young man who was gradually devastated by mental illness. His caring family sent him to a series of psychiatric hospitals, but he was cruelly treated, and his brief rational moments became less and less. His ultimate recovery is the victory of the human spirit.