THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.' Simon Garfield The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, The Secret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.
" A practical introduction to color psychology. Grow your Color Sense and shine in branding, interior design and personal wardrobe choices Color matters whether you are aware of it or not. We have all got used to seeing color as a purely aesthetic thing but the fact is that it affects your heart rate, your brain activity and many other physiological and psychological aspects. This easy read will help you understand something of why it matters, do some quick exercises to develop your own Color Sense, and see case studies where I have applied this knowledge in real life. What you get Discover what color psychology is and why it matters. Then how to apply what you have learnt, through the exercises throughout the book, to branding, environments and personal use of color. You need to know about color if you are responsible for environments such as hotels, doctor surgeries or schools making decisions about brand logos, packaging or marketing communications (adverts, leaflets, websites) would like to feel more comfortable in your home want the colors you wear to work with you and your strengths Testimonials "Colour really matters and probably a whole lot more than you think. I read this book from cover to cover in one sitting but it as a useful reference book full of 'golden' nuggets of knowledge and practical advice it's also essential. Well done Catherine!" Neil Gaught, Founder Neil Gaught & Associates "Reading 'Your true colours' inspired me to grow my own colour sense, and using Catherine's techniques of training my eye to see more tints and tones was such a creative and joyful process. As an architect I work with colour every day and it is crucial to be aware of how certain combinations affect people's response to spaces, their emotional wellbeing and behaviour. This book is a great introduction to exactly that in both a personal and professional setting. It is full of refreshing anecdotes and beautifully illustrated example projects to encourage you to get started with your own colour palettes right away." Anniek Wasser, Architect "Catherine has greatly influenced the way Artmongers understands and uses colours to positively help people in adverse situations" Patricio Forrester, Artist, Founder of Artmongers "Catherine is a colour wizard!"Kate Faragher, client. "
Dr. Stephen J. Briggs presents his education and compassion as a medical physician and writer within the Lordas ministry. His drive to serve and enlighten people led him through his education including psychology, sociology, and English. His extensive efforts were an important application in his research concerning the many varieties of people and their race, creed, culture, religion, customs and methods of expressing their emotions. His love for fellow human beings echoed in his heart the need to present avenues of improvement that could be utilized by the many that read and meditated on his findings. Dr. Briggs offers a very compassionate and caring approach in the form of a guide for each reader to search for their own personal and fulfilling contentedness. There is little doubt that you feel his hand respectfully guiding you as he aids your own personal efforts to not only exist in this society but to feel that you are in control of your destiny and the surroundings you live and work in each day. As with his book titled A Blessing to All But Myself, he strongly emphases that ayoua are in the driveras seat and it is ayoua that should make important decisions that keep your own path uncomplicated and under your control. Upon reading this book, you will feel very quickly that not only is his approach ado-ablea but that he is standing beside you along the way as you make your journey and complete your quest for peace and self-happiness.
My Dad has a shadow that's blue as can be, and there's nothingbut blue in my whole family tree.But mine is quite different, it's not what you think.For mine is not blue... My shadow is PINK!An uplifiting book about daring to be different and having thecourage to be true to yourself.
There have been many qualities obtained over the years, including work and positions of leadership in several nonprofit organizations. Also a deep interest in color and design, ranging from the ownership in two art shops that bridged the gap between art gallery and a craft shop, with quality and variety. This led to set design for a local theater and interior design that I love. However, the greatest achievement, besides raising four children, was my participation in the Harmonic Convergence. This took place in 1987, and the best place to be was the only sacred site east of the Mississippi at the Serpent Mounds in Ohio. Since I needed an active part, I was The Hug Lady and met people from all over the world. Whatever we did, it helped, because the Berlin Wall came down within three years, and it was the beginning of the end of Communism. I enjoy anything I can do to help others.
A young woman decided that she would take matters into her own hands if she could not live the life she always wanted. As a young woman, her father would always encourage her to be her best and that she would become a wonderful human being. She knew her biological parents love her, but when her mother left her and her five siblings behind, she questioned the love of her mother. Mariana knew that she was daddys little girl, but she did not know if her mother felt the same about her. She knew exactly the kind of life she wanted when she grows up, but after the death of her father, she knew it would be a struggle staying on track. She was quite determined to rise up in spite of her adversities. After the death of her father, she moved in with her auntie. She hoped that she would feel love again, but unfortunately, it was the beginning of a difficult journey. She had some of the most grueling experiences in her life that, at times, she wished she was dead and buried next to her daddy. Mariana was determined to make a life for herself. Luck came when she met a family who fell in love with her and decided to take her in. At that point, she knew that she would be able to get an education and fulfill that long-anticipated dream. She wanted all the good things in life, but she knew that those good things come at a cost. As she began her new life with this family, she had some of the greatest experiences, and it was the first time that she actually felt loved since the death of her father and the absence of her mother. Her life at her new home was certainly a new experience, but it was too good to be true. Mariana, at a tender age, was exposed to sex by her foster father, who got her pregnant while she was still a child. From that point on, she became a lover of sex, which resulted in her many pregnancies. This riveting tale takes one deep into the life of a woman who fought for the life she wanted but faced many obstacles that forced her to go from one relationship to another. In her quest to find a husband and create the ideal family for herself, her luck led her down a path that was truly painful for her. She had many children with men who had no interest in staying with her. Did she ever get that life that she anticipated? It was not until all the rules in the book were broken that she actually found love after giving up on the world to become a nun. Her feelings could not be easily suppressed, so she had to find a way to satisfy her craving even if she had to bring someone into her sacred space. The convent was not off-limits when it comes to a woman who would take the ultimate risk to obtain love. This explorative journey takes the reader on a mission to a place that was dark and vacant, but change will come and will reside in the heart of a woman who was beaten down by selfish men who think only of themselves as they seek pleasure from those who are weak and are unable to resist the undeniable feeling of love.
I am opening my soul I have a gift for you, Poetry that will free you and give thoughts of amazing wonder, I am sharing my private thoughts about "Life Chooses, Relationships, and Love. open your mind and take this ride with me in my second book called, "Memories and stages of love volume 1. This book will give you something to think about and give light to love in your life you have forgotten or don't have to give yourself and others.
The Italian Renaissance was a cultural explosion of art, architecture and learning, but it had a darker side. Two powerful families, the tyrannical Medici and their biggest rivals, the Pazzi, are tangled in a bloody struggle for ultimate power. Caught in the whirlwind is Flora, the last daughter of the Pazzi. As her beautiful older sister is being painted by the famed artist Botticelli, Flora is dreading her fate. Destined for life in a convent, Flora is determined to take matters into her own hands, even as her world crumbles around her. When Flora decides runs away, she has no idea that the decision will save her life. As her family falls to their murderous enemy, Flora must find a new life and a new identity. Inspired by actual events, Primavera is a dazzling coming of age story set during a time of beauty and wealth, ambition, rivalry and brutality. Historical art references to Boticelli and his famous painting, Primavera, give this book an appeal similar to Girl with a Pearl Earring.
The Healing of I AM Presence teaches you to understand the daily connection with the Omni Presence, your Spiritual Team, and your Higher Self. It also teaches how to self-heal with spirit and to understand you are a spiritual being that has a physical experience and that you should never forget you are one with the Omni Presence. You are so powerful, and it is your birthright to know who you are, from where you have come, and to where you will return. This book is written with the Omni Presence, the Cosmos and my Spiritual Team in order to teach humanity what has taken place upon Earth at all spiritual levels—from the darkest to the lightest—to enlighten your soul. This book aims to show you the 12 physical realms of the Universe, the 12 spiritual realms of Heaven, and the energy at each level. There are over 233 pictures of my Spiritual Team to teach you to understand and believe in what you cannot see, to help you open to the Omni Presence and our higher realms, and to return to who you truly are as a spiritual being from the heavenly realms. “I AM grounded, I AM light, and I AM love with peace in my heart and gratitude in my heart for all. Let the love and light shine through to all on the planet Earth,” said the Omni Presence. A journey with the Cosmos and our Celestial Angelic Guides is life changing and emotional. Once you read this book you will never be the same; you will awaken. Visit Brenda online at www.BrendaZyburt.com
