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Of Darkness and Light

Of Darkness and Light

by Heidi Eljarbo
191 Pages · 2015 · 1 MB · 2 Downloads · New!
" Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give. ” ― Ben Carson
What is ‘Islamic’ Art
by Wendy M. K. Shaw
382 Pages · 2015 · 21 MB · 1 Downloads · New!
The “What is ‘Islamic’ Art?: Between Religion and Perception” is an educational book that describes what is Islamic in Islamic art. What is ‘Islamic’ Art is written by the author Wendy M. K. Shaw?  Shaw is a Professor of the Art History of Islamic Cultures at the Freie Universität Berlin. Her works focus on the impact of coloniality on museums, archaeology, preservation and historical, modern, and contemporary art with an emphasis on the Ottoman Empire. In this, Shaw reveals Islamic history in Islamic art. She reveals the Hadith, Quran, Sufism, ancient philosophy and poetry. Islamic art encompasses the visual arts produced in the Islamic world. She also describes why Islamic art is important, because ALLAH is at the heart of worship and aspirations for Muslims, and is the focus of their lives. Islamic art focuses on the spiritual representation of objects and beings and not their physical qualities. Islamic art created in the 19th century to facilitate the categorized and study of the material first produced under the Islamic people that emerged from Arabia in the seventh century. To know more about art history, read this book.  In short, What is ‘Islamic’ Art is a real and instructive book for all the readers.
The Secret Lives of Color
by Kassia St Clair
320 Pages · 2017 · 4 MB · 5 Downloads · New!
The Secret Lives of Color is the styles, art history, fashion coloring, color in art, and art of a color book that takes on the colors which we use in our daily life routine. Kassia St Clair is the author of this fascinating book. She is the bestselling author in the New York Times. Kassia is the author and freelance journalist who loves to write. She takes her degree in first-class honors in history from Bristol University. Kassia did a master’s degree in 2007 from Oxford. She is the author of different books and all of them are well popular in the audience. This time Kassia takes on the colors and shares the fascinating stories that are based on hues, dyes, fascinating shades, and others. Kassia takes her lifelong obsession with colors out and all she digs deep in history. All the stories in this guide are handy and amazing to read for the kids as well as adults. It is a remarkable gift for Mother’s Day and they are an unforgettable history of colors. All this and much more you will find out in this guide.
Oil and Marble
by Stephanie Storey
320 Pages · 2015 · 1 MB · 1 Downloads · New!
“Oil and Marble: A Novel ” is both a heartbreaking and beautiful little story of love & loss, strength & finding your way. Stephanie Storey is the author of this novel. This author is a master in bringing all of the stories together and throwing in a surprise ending. The author’s style is charismatic and entertaining, even if a bit self-indulgent. The novel masterfully builds the tension until it reaches a fever pitch as the author finally begins putting the various pieces of the puzzle into place. There are plenty of unexpected twists and turns in store for the foursome as the truth about the events preceding. It is an enjoyable read with constant developments between the past and the present. There are several sub-themes woven into the primary setting of the novel. It is a great story with an imaginative plot, believable characters and most of all heart and wisdom. It is truly a gem of a book. It shows that love is timeless. It will make your heart want to explode. This story is beautiful, magical and it’s a wonderful experience. In short, it is one of the best novels of all time that touch the soul of readers with powerful words.
Fake Like Me
by Barbara Bourland
368 Pages · 2015 · 2 MB · 1 Downloads · New!
“Fake Like Me” is an all-time great novel for the readers of all ages. Barbara Bourland is the author of this fantastic and fabulous novel. This novel is a layered mystery that is sure to keep readers guessing until the end. It feels so good when you dive into a book from a new author to you and you are blown away by it. The novel is a suspense/thriller like no other. It keeps you on the edge of your sit every single page. It is a twisted psychological story told in multiple POVs and over different periods of time. This story is unbelievably frightening. It is so important to really get to know people that you feel drawn to, and never rush into things. It’s also very sad to know that there is that kind of abuse in the world happening every day. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat. To sum it up, if you are hunting for a thriller to give you chills, look no further than Fake Like Me.
The Illness Lesson
by Clare Beams
288 Pages · 2015 · 1 MB · 2 Downloads · New!
“The Illness Lesson” is a story of love, loss, heartbreak, and unbreakable bonds. This novel is written by Clare Beams. This is a gorgeous story about how life doesn’t always work out the way we want it to, but if we’re willing, we can still make it a great life. It is a good compelling story, engaging and easy to read. This is the perfect holiday novel, you can pick it up and get straight back into the story. The novel “The Illness Lesson” is an enjoyable story that moves along at a good pace. It is not too quickly, but at a pace that keeps the reader engaged waiting to discover the outcome. It has a satisfactory ending which is a little predictable but ties up all the loose ends. Some of the male characters are a little too good to be true but that doesn’t spoil any part of the story. The author switches between the two time periods effortlessly and easily which doesn’t always happen in these kinds of books. Each storyline had a richness that was only strengthened by the comparison and contrast to the other. The book certainly brought all the feels, and elements of all characters. Throughout the novel, the story is smooth and generally moves along well. At the end of the day if you are looking for something that you have read similar to this before and don’t mind another, then this will satisfy you. If you are looking for something more than just an average read, that you will want to engage with, then this is also something you will enjoy.
A Doll’s House
by Henrik Ibsen
0 Pages · 2018 · 1 MB · 0 Downloads · New!
A Doll’s House authored by Henrik Ibsen is the story of a woman who sacrifices everything of her own to find a cure of her husband’s tuberculosis. A Doll’s House was anchored in the life of Laura Kieler, a high-quality friend of Ibsen. A great deal that occurred between Nora and Torvald happened to Laura as well as her husband, Victor. Parallel to the proceedings in the play, Laura marked an unlawful mortgage to save her husband. She required the currency to discover an alleviate for her husband’s tuberculosis. She wrote to Ibsen, inquiring for his suggestions of her labor to his publisher, thinking that the auction of her book would pay back her money owing. At his negative response, she faked a test out for the money. At this point, she was found out. In actual life, when Victor exposed Laura’s clandestine loan, he separated her and had her dedicated to an asylum. Two years afterward, she came back to her husband and children at his influence, and she went on to turn out to be a renowned Danish author.

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