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Felicien Rops was a Belgian artist who spent most of his life in Paris. He worked in many mediums and was also a master printmaker utilizing various techniques. Rops was originally trained in lithography by the University of Brussels, but went on to produces engravings and etchings as well. He was one...

John William Waterhouse was a painter of classical, historical, and literary subjects. Before entering the Royal Academy schools in 1870, Waterhouse assisted his father in his studio. His early works were of classical themes in the spirit of Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Frederic Leighton, and were exhibited...

This book will enhance your general knowledge with mind blowing facts which are presented in interesting way. The data provided are accurate and content is very easy to memorize.

Raphael's paintings along with that of his older contemporaries Leonardo and Michelangelo defined the High Renaissance style in central Italy. Raphael was enormously productive, running an unusually large workshop and, despite his death at 37, leaving a large body of work. He was a popular personality,...

Most people live their lives knowing what they desire, but find it difficult to take consistent action that guarantees the freedom they want. This is the humbling story of how a man of humble background, with little opportunity propelled himself to become one of the most sought after speakers in the world today.

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot was French painter and draftsman. Of the painters classed in the Barbizon school it is probable that Corot will live the longest, and will continue to occupy the highest position. In his first style he painted traditionally and “tight” — that is to say, with minute exactness,...

If you want to be able to get any girl that you want, then you need to gain the traits that attract women, and build confidence so that you will be more comfortable when talking to women. This book will give you tips on how to get any woman you want, and also help you understand what personality traits...

Everybody wants to be successful.  We all want to be the person that gets noticed, and goes through life being strong and confident, no matter what comes their way.  This book will help you improve your way of thinking and to focus your concentration upon achieving your goals and to be the...

Confidence, some people just seem to exude confidence with every essence of their being and others seem to have a serious lack of it. Most of us have confidence, but it is not at the level where we want it to be, and it holds us back from enjoying life, and from getting what we want out of life. By...

Thomas Gainsborough (1727 – 1788) was an English portrait and landscape artist, the most versatile English painter of the 18th century. He was the most inventive and original, always prepared to experiment with new ideas and techniques. Gainsborough alone among the great portrait painters of the era...

When a relationship is so perfect that both partner's are convinced the other is their "soul mate" there are always 17 core principles at work. Find out what they are and how to put them to work to make sure that your relationship becomes and stays perfect forever. 

Adventurers Of The Far NorthA Chronicle Of The Frozen Seas which begins with the Elizabethan age moves onto Hearne's and Davis and Mackenzie. Covering the Great Hudson Bay Trading company. Finally it culminates with the tragic tale of John Franklin and the subsequent rescue attempts.

Abdullah ibn Abbas (Arabic: عبد الله ابن عباس‎) or ′Abd Allah ibn al-′Abbas otherwise called (Ibn Abbas; Al-Hibr; Al-Bahr; The Doctor; The Sea) was born c. 619 CE. He was one of Prophet Muhammad's companions and one of the early Qur'an scholars.During the early struggles for the caliphate,...

This cookbook contains 25 delicious salad recipes like Fennel & Pear Salad, Thai Beef Salad, Edamame & Wasabi Salad and Tofu & Broccoli Salad. Recipe from the book: Spinach & Watermelon Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 lb watermelon chunks 1 ½...