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"XANGÔ NA UMBANDA: Força, Justiça e Sabedoria" traz a luz sobre Xangô, o grande Orixá da justiça, do fogo e das pedreiras, é muito mais do que uma figura mitológica; ele é um símbolo de equilíbrio, f

Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmiths Craft, youll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith.· Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953· Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing· Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography· Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

Ronan is emblematic of how Ireland has changed. Panti BlissAt just under six foot in his socks and weighing in at fourteen stone, Ronan Brady is a solid slab of rarest Roscommon meat. He has a natural tendency to throw himself about some would say recklessly, others would say enthusiastically into whatever he sets himself to. Ronan had a normal childhood in Roscommon and knew by the time he was a teenager that when he grew up he wanted to play football for his county and become a teacher. Ronan had achieved his life ambition when he took up Flying as a hobby. A hobby that transformed his life and took him to heights he never dreamed of, performing in the smash hit show Riot alongside Panti Bliss, and going on to tour the world. Worlds Apart is an open, humorous account of Ronans life journey.

A really great book. Bruce SpringsteenWith a foreword by Billy Bragg.The classic biography of the hugely influential American folk singer who inspired a generation of songwriters, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.Few artists have captured the American experience of their time as wholly as folk legend Woody Guthrie. Singer, songwriter and political activist, Guthrie drew a lifetime of inspiration from his roots on the Oklahoma frontier in the years before the Great Depression. His music -- scathingly funny songs and poignant folk ballads -- made heard the unsung life of field hands, migrant workers, and union organisers, and showed it worthy of tribute. Though his career was tragically cut short by the onset of a degenerative disease that ravaged his mind and body, the legacy of his life and music had already made him an American cultural icon, and has resounded with every generation of musician and music lover since.In this definitive biography, renowned journalist Joe Klein creates an unforgettable portrait of a man as gifted, restless and complicated as the American landscape he came from.

Orry-Kelly created magic on screen, from Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon to Some Like It Hot. He won three Oscars for costume design. He dressed all the biggest stars, from Bette Davis to Marilyn Monroe. Yet few know who Orry-Kelly really was - until now.Discovered in a pillowcase, Orry-Kellys long-lost memoirs reveal a wildly talented and cheeky rascal who lived a big life, on and off the set. From his childhood in Kiama to revelling in Sydneys underworld nightlife as a naive young artist and chasing his dreams of acting in New York, his early life is a wild and exciting ride. Sharing digs in New York with another aspiring actor, Cary Grant, and partying hard in between auditions, he ekes out a living painting murals for speakeasies before graduating to designing stage sets and costumes. When he finally arrives in Hollywood, its clear his adventures have only just begun.Fearless, funny and outspoken, Orry-Kelly lived life to the full. In Women Ive Undressed, he shares a wickedly delicious slice of it.

With Barry Flanagan is a vivid account of a friendship that evolved into a working relationship when Richard McNeff became spontaneous fixer (Flanagans description) of the sculptors show held in June 1992 at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Ibiza, where they were both living. McNeff was to gain a privileged insight into the sculptors singular personality and eccentric working methods, learning to decipher his memorably surreal turns of phrase and to parry his fascinating, if at times unsettling, pranksteresque quirks. In September 1992 Flanagan and McNeff took the show to Majorca, resulting in a lively visit to the celebrated Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo. The following year McNeff was involved in Flanagans print-making venture in Barcelona and in his Madrid retrospective. Flanagan rescued him from a rough landing in England in 1994 by commissioning a tour of stone quarries there.Subsequently McNeff ran into a fourteen-year-old profoundly deaf girl who turned out to be his unknown daughter. She had a talent for art and the generous sculptor was instrumental in helping with her studies. Late in 2008 Barry was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. By June 2009 he was wheelchair-bound. Two months later he died, and McNeff read the lesson at his funeral. Fleshed out with biographical detail, much of it supplied by the sculptor himself, this touching memoir is the first retrospective of a major Welsh-born artist. Photographs of him as well as of his drawings and sculpture fully complement the text. With Barry Flanagan captures the spirit of this remarkable Merlinesque figure in a moving portrait that reveals a true original.

A ideia do encontro de linhagens teve origem por volta do ano de 2015, através do Sifu Edvaldo Amaral. O objetivo era unir as linhagens diferentes de Wing Chun para interagirem, treinarem, trocar experiencia e firmarem amizades, com respeito e humildade. O primeiro encontro ocorreu entre dois Sifus, Sifu Edvaldo e Sifu Rodrigo. O segundo encontro ocorreu entre tres Sifus, Sifu Edvaldo, Sifu Rodrigo e Sifu Marcio. O terceiro encontro ocorreu entre quatro Sifus, Sifu Edvaldo, Sifu Rodrigo, Sifu Marcio e Sifu Mendes. O quarto encontro ocorreu entre cinco Sifus, Sifu Edvaldo, Sifu Rodrigo, Sifu Marcio, Sifu Mendes e Sifu Rogerio. E para comemorar esses encontros, e lançado essa obra com um resumo das diferentes formas de fazer a mesma coisa. Nesse livro voce encontrara um pouco de cada linhagem, tecnicamente e humildemente demonstrado com paciencia e amor ao Wing Chun Kung Fu.

Winner of the Wolfson History Prize, and described by A.S.Byatt as one of the finest biographies ever published, this is Fiona MacCarthys magisterial biography of William Morris, legendary designer and father of the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement. Thrilling, absorbing and majestic.IndependentWonderfully ambitious ... The definitive Morris biography. Sunday Times Delicious and intelligent, full of shining detail and mysteries respected.Daily TelegraphOh, the careful detail of this marvellous book! . . . A model of scholarly biography. New StatesmanSince his death in 1896, William Morris has been celebrated as a giant of the Victorian era. But his genius was so multifaceted and so profound that its full extent has rarely been grasped. Many people may find it hard to believe that the greatest English designer of his time - possibly of all time - could also be internationally renowned as a founder of the socialist movement, and ranked as a poet with Tennyson and Browning.In her definitive biography - insightful, comprehensive, addictively readable - the award-winning Fiona MacCarthy gives us a richly detailed portrait of Morriss complex character for the first time, shedding light on his immense creative powers as artist and designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpaper, stained glass, tapestry, and books; his role as a poet, novelist and translator; on his psychology and his emotional life; his frenetic activities as polemicist and reformer; and his remarkable circle of friends, literary, artistic and political, including Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones. It is a masterpiece of biographical art.

William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. This book, originally part of the Men of Letters series, gives a thorough account of his life and creative works.

Em Will, uma das maiores personalidades do entretenimento se abre em uma biografia corajosa e inspiradora sobre sucesso, felicidade e conexo humana. Ao longo da narrativa, Will Smith descreve em detalhes uma das jornadas mais incriveis ja vividas no mundo da musica e do cinema. Ediço limitada acompanhada de poster. O processo de transformaço de Will Smith de um jovem do oeste da Filadelfia a um dos maiores astros do rap de sua geraço e, posteriormente, um dos nomes mais conhecidos de Hollywood e uma narrativa epica mas e apenas parte da historia.Will pensava, com razo, que tinha vencido na loteria a vida: ele alcançara o estrelato e toda a sua familia fazia parte do mais alto escalo do mundo do entretenimento. Mas no era bem assim que eles percebiam as coisas. A esposa e os filhos se sentiam atraçes no espetaculo de Will, um trabalho em tempo integral para o qual no tinham se candidatado. A verdade era que a jornada de aprendizado de Will Smith ainda no havia chegado ao fim.Escrito em colaboraço com Mark Manson, autor do best-seller mundial A sutil arte de ligar o f*da-se, Will conta a historia de alguem que conseguiu tomar as redeas das proprias emoçes de uma forma que pode inspirar todos a fazerem o mesmo. Poucas pessoas tero a experiencia de se apresentar nos maiores palcos do mundo, mas todas so capazes de entender que o combustivel que guia experiencias como essa pode ser diferente daquele que nos move no caminho para casa.Com dois encartes de 16 paginas de fotos ineditas do arquivo pessoal do autor. Will e o resultado de um profundo processo de autoconhecimento, um acerto de contas com tudo o que a motivaço e capaz de conquistar e tudo o que pode deixar para tras. A unio de sabedoria universal e uma historia de vida incrivelmente interessante, por vezes surpreendente, coloca Will, o livro, assim como seu autor, em um panteo unico. "E facil dominar o mundo material quando conseguimos dominar nossa propria mente. Eu acredito nisso. Quando conhecemos o territorio da nossa mente, toda experiencia, emoço, circunstancia positiva ou negativa , nos move para frente, em busca de crescimento e novas experiencias. Esse e o verdadeiro proposito. Seguir em frente apesar de tudo. E seguir em frente levando aqueles ao nosso redor junto conosco, sem deixar ninguem para tras." - Will Smith

On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system. Evolution on Furaha found solutions to lifes problems that remained unused on Earth. There are in-depth accounts of habitats where marshland mixotrophs use bioluminescence to catch animals, where four-sided radial cloakfishes swim in tropical waters and where tetrapters flitter through the air, using radial flight. With over 180 stunning illustrations, this is a book that all fans of science fiction, biology and science will enjoy, and that will inspire artists to think beyond the limitations of our own planet.Major works on speculative biology are rare but Furaha is a welcome addition to the genre and gives a well-considered account of life on another planet, along with stunning illustrations. This is a must-read book, which I heartily recommend. ~ Dougal Dixon The father of speculative zoology

A practical and inspirational guide to choosing, blending and spinning richly textured artisan yarn for weaving, knitting and other textile art applications.Imogen Bright Moon is a British Romani textile artist who creates richly textured, highly tactile woven textile works from yarn that she spins and blends herself. In this elegantly designed book Imogen reveals the secrets of her practice. In evocative, engagingly written text accompanied by sumptuous images of her work in her studio throughout the year, she explains: How to choose raw fibres for use in your work: the authors are ethically sourced from various ecologically responsible sources, including a rescue flock of sheep on the South Downs. How to put together different types of fibres raw sheeps wool, plant fibres such as hemp, soya and wild silk, alpaca hair and much more to create richly textured yarn. The delicate art of blending naturally occurring pigments, working with shade and tone to create subtle and nuanced colours, a process that Imogen likens to a painter mixing paints on a palette. The principles of hand-spinning, from a simple single spun thread to more complicated yarns such as triple-chain ply yarn, using a traditional floor spindle. How to skein, soak and wet-finish your yarn, and how to store your yarn stash. Ideas for taking your yarn into finished craft and art projects, with details of the authors own work.With an emphasis on engagement with nature, the rhythms of the seasonal craft cycle, ethical making, sustainability and mindfulness, this book is ideal for weavers, textile artists and anyone seduced by the joys of yarn.

A TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, SPECTATOR, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN AND TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMENS PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025 WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 WINNER OF THE FRANCO-BRITISH SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 2024A vital re-examination of the trailblazing and controversial artist Paul Gauguin - and the first full biography in over thirty years - written by the award-winning author of I Am Dynamite!: A Life of Nietzsche.Scintillating.FINANCIAL TIMESImmaculate.NEW STATESMANPhenomenal.PROSPECTA heroic rehabilitation.THE TIMESPaul Gauguin is chiefly known as the giant of post-Impressionist painting whose bold colours and compositions rocked the Western art world. It is less well known that he was a stockbroker in Paris and that after the 1882 financial crash he struggled to sustain his artistry, and worked as a tarpaulin salesman in Copenhagen, a canal digger in Panama City, and a journalist exposing the injustices of French colonial rule in Tahiti.In Wild Thing, the award-winning biographer Sue Prideaux re-examines the adventurous and complicated life of the artist. She illuminates the people, places and ideas that shaped his vision: his privileged upbringing in Peru and rebellious youth in France; the galvanising energy of the Paris art scene; meeting Mette, the woman who he would marry; formative encounters with Vincent van Gogh and August Strindberg; and the ceaseless draw of French Polynesia.Prideaux conjures Gauguins visual exuberance, his creative epiphanies, his fierce words and his flaws with acuity and sensitivity. Drawing from a wealth of new material and access to the artists family, this myth-busting work invites us to see Gauguin anew.

Wild Life Mosaic: Stress Relief Coloring Book for Adults Dive into a unique coloring experience where imagination meets realism. This coloring book is designed to emphasize intricate black parts, enhancing the realism of each image. Here s what it offers: Variety: Featuring 27 diverse animals across 54 unique projects. Realistic Design: Featuring images with significant black parts to accentuate shadows and depth, making your coloring experience more lifelike. Creative Expression: Encourages you to express yourself uniquely by focusing on coloring the white of each page. Personal Interpretation: Each design leaves ample space for your interpretation, whether you prefer bold colors, subtle shading, or intricate patterns. Stress Relief: Engage in a relaxing, stress-reducing activity that calms the mind. Creative Expression: Embrace serenity and unleash your creativity with every stroke. Mindfulness Practice: Find your center and enjoy a meditative coloring experience. Quality Time: Ideal for peaceful breaks alone or as a relaxing activity to share. One-Sided Pages: Enjoy your creativity without worrying about bleed-through to the next image. Realism: Meticulously crafted designs of lifelike animals that evoke a sense of calm and relaxation. For Everyone: Whether you re a seasoned artist or exploring art therapy for the first time, this collection offers a therapeutic journey through nature s beauty. Perfect Gift: Whether unwinding, seeking stress-free activities, or finding a meaningful gift, this collection provides a peaceful sanctuary through the art of coloring. Additional Features: Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches, providing ample space for intricate designs.

Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. What she found - what she fostered - was a cultural revolution. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the "nothing-to-hide" rawness of punk, nor has any other done more to nurture a place in society for misfits of every stripe.Why Patti Smith Matters is the first book about the iconic artist written by a woman. The veteran music journalist Caryn Rose contextualizes Smiths creative work, her influence, and her wide-ranging and still- evolving impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Rose goes deep into Smiths oeuvre, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs operating at a surprising remove from her music. The portrait of a ceaseless inventor, Why Patti Smith Matters rescues punks poet laureate from "strong woman" cliches. Of course Smith is strong. She is also a nuanced thinker. A maker of beautiful and challenging things. A transformative artist who has not simply entertained but also empowered millions.

A century after his death, Gustav Mahler is the most important composer of modern times. Displacing Beethoven as a box-office draw, his music offers more than the usual listening satisfactions. Many believe it has the power to heal emotional wounds and ease the pain of death. Others struggle with the intellectual fascination of its contradictory meanings. Long, loud and seldom easy, his symphonies are used to accompany acts of mourning and Hollywood melodramas. Sometimes dismissed as death-obsessed, Mahler is more alive in the 21st century than ever before.Why Mahler? Why does a Jewish musician from a land without a name capture the yearnings and anxieties of post-industrial society? Is it the music, it is the man, or is it the affinity we feel with his productive peak - a decade when Freud, Einstein, Picasso, Joyce and Mahler reconfigured the ways we understand life on earth? In this highly original account of Mahlers life and work, Norman Lebrecht - renowned writer, critic and cultural commentator - explores the Mahler Effect, a phenomenon that reaches deep into unsuspecting lives, altering the self-perceptions of world leaders, finance chiefs and working musicians. Why Mahler? is a multi-layered exploration of the role that music plays as a soundtrack to our lives.

Embark on a journey through time, space, and the enduring magic of Doctor Who history.From collecting Dalek toys in 1960s South London to becoming one of Doctor Whos most influential historians, David J Howes life has been shaped by Britains beloved time-traveling hero. In this engaging memoir, Howe shares his journey from young fan to professional authority, offering unprecedented insights into Doctor Whos evolution over six decades. He takes readers behind the scenes of landmark moments in Who history, from organizing the first conventions to publishing groundbreaking books about the series. His story interweaves personal milestones with key moments in Doctor Who history, including his work with Jon Pertwee on the actors autobiography and the development of BBCs merchandise empire.More than just a fans tale, this is the story of how Doctor Who shaped British popular culture through the eyes of someone who helped guide its legacy, making it essential reading for both devoted Whovians and anyone interested in British television history.

Oscar-nominated Charlotte Rampling most recently appeared in hit ITV drama Broadchurch, the BBCs London Spy and HBOs Dexter, and the feature film 45 Years.Her career has spanned popular entertainment and arthouse cinema, having starred in English, French and Italian films from 1966s Georgy Girl (opposite Lynn Redgrave), to films with French director François Ozon, including 2003s Swimming Pool.Having shied away from biographies and autobiographies ("too personal") Rampling has now written Who I Am (first published in French) a lyrical, and intimate self-portrait via reminiscences. Highly personal, packed with photographs from her personal archive, Rampling recounts her childhood and youth as the daughter of an army officer (who won a gold medal for the 4 x 400 relay in the infamous 1936 Berlin Olympics), and the memories and passions that would inspire her life and later work as an actress.Written in a style that gives a unique insight into her screen persona, it is an idiosyncratic and beguiling insight of one of the most consistently adventurous and interesting actors.

When the Dragons Return An Esoteric Guide for the New Age Dragons were never just myths or fantasies. They are primordial forces, vibrational consciousnesses that shape the invisible web of existence and guard secrets long forgotten by humanity. Present in cultures across all times and places, these elemental entities have always been symbols of power, balance, and transformation. But what happened to them? Why did they withdraw from our plane? And more importantly, why do we now feel their presence returning? This work reveals that dragons never left. They simply waited. In hidden dimensions, they continue to watch over the Earths cycles, awaiting the right moment to reconnect with those awakening to their true essence. Their call resonates in those who seek ancestral wisdom, who yearn for a greater purpose, and who feel the urgent need to restore harmony between spirit and matter. By unveiling the dragons connection with the four elements, their energetic manifestations, and their impact on the spiritual journey, this book offers a path to understand and access their presence. The awakening of draconic energy is an invitation to transformationa return to what has always been within us. The question is not whether they will return, but rather: are you ready to hear them?

A Liverpool boy from the same cohort as John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Peter Sissons was destined for great things. Then he was caught on the wrong side of rebel lines during the Nigerian Civil War and shot through both legs his blossoming career as a war reporter came abruptly to an end. But another door was about to open, and Sissons went on to guide a generation through every momentous event of the last forty-five years. Surprisingly funny, dramatic and often poignant, When One Door Closes is the bestselling story of Britains most distinguished newsreader and reveals what he really thinks about the state of the British media, global affairs, Climategate and the workings of the BBC.