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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841--1919) stands out among the great artists for his willingness to paint pictures that are straightforwardly pretty and charming: he chooses familiar and sympathetic human types as his subjects, and depicts them with an appealing immediacy, using an attractively bright and rosy palette. Not all of his four thousand or so paintings are equally good; some fall short on formal grounds, and others, not surprisingly, sink into sentimentality. But Renoir's best works are masterpieces, perhaps the most joyous and effervescent ones in the history of art--his great monuments to leisure, Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette and Luncheon of the Boating Party; his delicate portraits of women and children, like the winsome Girl with a Watering Can; and his many frankly sensual nudes. In this highly readable monograph, noted art historian Anne Distel offers an illuminating new account of the life of the man who created such singularly sparkling works. The author deftly ...

This is the 5th Edition of our best-selling core Java book. Since 2001, it has been used by thousands of beginning and experienced programmers to master the core language skills that are needed to create console, web, and mobile applications. Now, to make training even easier, this book shows you how to develop Java programs using the two most popular IDEs that will boost your programming productivity. Product details Format Paperback | 800 pages Dimensions 8 x 10 x 43.18mm ...

Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby is chockfull of comics about cats, babies, dogs, lasers, selfies, and pigeons! This book contains a vast wealth of never-before-seen comics, including informative guides, such as: How to comfortably sleep next to your cat 10 ways to befriend a misanthropic cat How to hold a baby when you are not used to holding babies A dog's guide to walking a human being How to cuddle like you mean it. Includes a pull-out poster of: How to tell if your cat thinks you're not that big of a deal. Product details Format Paperback | 160 pages Dimensions 178 ...

How do we bring the law into line with people's psychological experience? How can psychoanalysis help us understand irrational actions and bad choices? Our legal system relies on the idea that people act reasonably and of their own free will, yet some still commit crimes with a high likelihood of being caught, sign obviously one-sided contracts, or violate their own moral codes-behavior many would call fundamentally irrational. Anne Dailey shows that a psychoanalytic perspective grounded in solid clinical work can bring the law into line with the reality of psychological experience. Approaching contemporary legal debates with fresh insights, this original and powerful critique sheds new light on issues of overriding social importance, including false confessions, sexual consent, threats of violence, and criminal responsibility. By challenging basic legal assumptions with a nuanced and humane perspective, Dailey shows how psychoanalysis can further our legal system's highest id...

This is no ordinary textbook. With its revamped design, highly visual features, and concise coverage, the second edition of Essential Communication is a practical, interactive guide for students. Exercises and self-quizzes help students reflect on their own communication patterns and improve their skills. Focused on the fundamentals, every element of this text helps students become better communicators online, in person, at home, and at work. Product details Format Paperback | 312 pages Dimensions 215.9 x 276.86 x 12.7mm ...

What child hasn't considered becoming a vet? This play set allows young animal lovers to realize a dream come true by practicing taking care of animals. Upon opening the book, children will delight in discovering that the three-panel stand is a veterinarian's exam room. They can play pretend with dog, cat, rabbit, and bird figures by weighing them on a scale, examining them on the exam tables, checking their health records on the computer, and giving them treats. Handy pockets on the panels allow pieces to be easily stored so they can be used again. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Hardback | 20 pages ...