Art Analysis

Black Music is a book about the brilliant young jazz musicians of the early 1960s: John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Sun Ra, and others. It is composed of essays, reviews, interviews, liner notes, musical analyses, and personal impressions from 1959-1967. Also includes Amiri Baraka's reflections in a 2009 interview with Calvin Reid of Publishers Weekly.

Unique among books that examine the bible as literature, this brilliantly compact introduction offers an intriguing double-edged look at this universal text - a religiously informed literary analysis. The book first explores the major sections of the New Testament - the gospels, Paul's letters, and Revelation - as individual literary documents. Keefer shows how, in such familiar stories as the parable of the Good Samaritan, a literary analysis can uncover an unexpected complexity to what seems a simple, straightforward tale.

This book is not just a project for me; it’s a labor of love. It all began during my time at Berklee College of Music, when I was tasked with choosing a research topic. I found myself drawn to the question, “Why there are no more Black R&B groups in existence?” This wasn’t just an academic curiosity; it was a topic that resonated deeply with me, as my research revealed that 99% of all R&B groups are majority African American.

Unlock the timeless wisdom of financial markets with "The Art of Wall Street Investing," written by John Moody, a pioneering figure in financial analysis and investment strategy. In this classic work, Moody offers keen insights into the principles and practices that have shaped Wall Street, providing valuable lessons for both novice and experienced investors.

Written more than 2,000 years ago, this earliest surviving work on how to wage war successfully - and above all, rationally - argues that winning requires careful advance planning, better sources of information than your opponent, and a strategy that's flexible enough to adapt to changing conditions. Sun Tzu concludes that in the end, a decision not to take military action can be every bit as sensible and effective as being able to triumph on the battlefield.

The idea behind the mental model is that wide exposure to an extensive spectrum of the issue allows you to influence the most practical understanding from each, allowing you to make better choices. Mental Models is an audiobook designed to upgrade your thinking along with the best, most practical and powerful tools, so you have the right one on hand. This audiobook will outline the most versatile, multipurpose mental models you can utilize today to enhance your productivity, decision-making, and to help you clearly perceive the world around you.

The essential skill that helps you form more rewarding interpersonal relationships, boost professional relationships, improve your overall social life, and generally lead a happier life is the skill of speed-reading people accurately. The gift of being able to read people's feelings, thoughts, and behavior is probably what sets apart exceptional performers from average folks. Analyzing other humans isn't a skill we are all born with, but it can be acquired with training and practice.

Speed read and analyze people like a genius! Do you have the psychological and intuitive skills to read and diagnose people’s minds accurately using the non-verbal and verbal cues they unintentionally display? Do you want to improve your emotional intelligence? Learning how to analyze people will enhance your communication skills. This audiobook will teach you non-verbal body techniques like an FBI detective in decoding clues that are given off unconsciously by your friends, co-workers, and business associates alike.

The Divergent series is delighting the world with its epic of Tris and Four struggling through revolutions to create a better world. But there are deeper meanings and symbols beneath the surface. Why is it fitting that teens numbered three and four should remake the world? How many Biblical references appear? Why are ravens and crows such popular symbols? And what themes and images does this series share with The Hunger Games and all the other dystopias, past and present?

Start Publishing Notes’ Summary, Analysis, and Review of Ryan Holiday’s Perennial Seller includes a summary of the book, a review, analysis and key takeaways, and a detailed "about the author" section. Perennial Seller is a self-help book targeted to entrepreneurs and creative individuals, such as writers, artists, or filmmakers. This book seeks to help people develop a project or product that will be more than a temporary fad - what he calls a perennial seller.

The foreign exchange market is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average turnover of more than $5 trillion. It operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, and is decentralized, meaning that it is not centrally located in a specific location. As the largest and most liquid financial market in the world, FOREX offers endless opportunities for those willing to learn and take risks. This audiobook is a guide to the world of FOREX trading, designed to give listeners the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-changing market.

A fan ponders some of the strange things that go on in the episodes of the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica.

Discussing the art of fulfillment. Includes my philosophies on ways to enhance your current life. Discussing topics such as the importance of fear and confidence, imagination and creativity, definition of passion, what is success? Overcoming failure and taking massive action with your dreams!

Don't miss out on the life-changing techniques to fight resistance and create the art within you presented by best-selling author Steven Pressfield in his book The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. Purchase your copy of FastReads' Summary with Key Takeaways & Analysis today.

A study of the work done in a voice class, with an emphasis on supporting text through speech.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. In Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts, Ryan Holiday presents an examination of what makes a perennial seller successful. He provides instruction to help creatives be more likely to achieve this success. Don't miss out on this ZIP Reads summary to learn how to create and market a work that will stand the test of time!

Ever since George Lucas made the announcement he sold his production company Lucasfilm Ltd. to The Walt Disney Company, people everywhere have been speculating on what will happen in the upcoming Sequel Trilogy Episodes VII, VIII, and IX. Along with the trilogy standalone spinoff films focused on characters such as Yoda, Han Solo, and Boba Fett. More points of interest will be the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Rebels for The Disney Channel and Disney XD, along with the planned live action series for ABC.

Kondo's recommendation is to handle each and every object in your home - literally picking it up and holding it in your hands - to consider whether or not it "sparks joy." If the object makes you happy, it's a keeper. If it doesn't, it should be discarded or recycled. It's essential to frame this decision as "What should I keep?" rather than "What should I throw away?" Once you have culled your belongings in this way, Kondo estimates you should have only about one-third of what you started with, perhaps less.

Everyone has goals that need to be accomplished. If you are one of many that desires direction in reaching those goals, then this is the audiobook for you. If you ask questions like “where do I start?” or “how can I really get this done?” Kelly Cole has answers for you! Get Locked-In describes the essential components everyone needs to lock into their vision and accomplish goals. The components are broken down into easy to follow concepts that will make getting locked in something anyone can achieve!

Este libro va dirigido a esos osados que creen en la magia de sus sueños. Es para aquellos que desean desde lo más profundo de su ser arañar la inmortalidad. Lo escribí, pensando en esos llamados “locos” que deciden aportar al cambio, empujando hacia adelante a la raza humana; en esos genios intrépidos y en todos aquellos que están lo suficientemente “desquiciados” como para creer que pueden transformar el mundo… ¡y lo transforman! Tu Calabaza Gigante es un llamado a quitar de tu vida lo que te estorba, lo que te roba tu energía y consume tu felicidad.