Central Kansas Library System

Tragic events can often be the catalyst and inspiration for the creation of meaningful works of art. In this case, it was the September 11th catastrophe of 2001 which provided the stimulus that would ultimately lead me down a totally unforeseen path, revealing an attitude never previously observed. Other than a proclivity for drawing geometric shapes, no artistic tendencies had even been evident.The one constant theme in my work is the recurring use...

"El crítico como artista", de Oscar Wilde, es una exploración elocuente y sugerente de la naturaleza de la crítica y del papel del crítico en el ámbito artístico. Wilde cuestiona las nociones convencionales de la crítica y defiende la importancia de la interpretación subjetiva y el individualismo en la apreciación del arte. El autor profundiza en la idea de que el verdadero crítico es, de hecho, un artista por derecho propio, que contribuye...

The Conversations with Creative Women: Pocket Edition series contain exclusive interviews with some of Australia's most talented female creatives from industries as varied as ceramics, interior design, styling, photography, illustration, filmmaking, furniture, and book design.

In this episode, Harold Brandon, dubbed "Don Williams", the new Don of the Acapulco Cartel, forms an alliance with Don Ahmet, the Don of Istanbul.... Rather than take the Don out; at the request of the CIA and INTERPOL, Harold has decided to let him live since he is an "asset" to both international agencies.... Harold Brandon formulates a plan to take over some of the smaller cartels in Mexico, fortifying his position in the "Don Hierarchy", now...

From the legendary producer and author of The Kid Stays in the Picture-one of the greatest Hollywood memoirs ever written-comes a long-awaited second work with all the elements of a star-studded blockbuster: glamour and conflict, giddy highs and near-fatal lows, struggle and perseverance, tragedy and triumph.

"Shadows of Power: The Untold Story of Epstein's Empire" by Vandi Lynnae Enzor invites readers into a world shrouded in darkness and secrecy, where wealth, influence, and exploitation intertwine in a complex tapestry of power. In this meticulously researched and compellingly written narrative, Enzor peels back the layers of intrigue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the chilling truths that lurk beneath the surface of his enigmatic empire.From...

The Astors is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent and influential families in American history. The Astors were a wealthy and powerful family who made their fortune in the fur trade and real estate, and went on to become one of the most influential families in New York City and beyond. This book traces the history of the Astor family from its humble beginnings in Germany to its rise to prominence in America and explores the lives...

Published to accompany the John Piper exhibition at the Tate Liverpool and written by its curator, this book presents a comprehensive examination of the English artist's role as champion of modernism in Britain. John Piper (1903–1992) is renowned for his extraordinarily diverse practice that embraced landscape, architectural and abstract compositions, as well as his theatre and stage sets for Benjamin Britten and his stained-glass windows. The exhibition...

"Kate arrives in Paris hoping to find inspiration. Instead she finds Rylan. In a swirl of stolen kisses and hot, tangled sheets, Kate is quickly swept away by the sexy stranger, longing to surrender to his expert touch. With Rylan, nothing is forbidden-except the truth. An American ex-pat worth millions, Rylan never flaunts his fortune. Rather, he guards his identity from everyone, especially women. No strings, no commitments, no complications. But...