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Art scams are today so numerous that the specter of a lawsuit arising from a mistaken attribution has scared a number of experts away from the business of authentication and forgery, and with good reason. Art scams are increasingly convincing and involve incredible sums of money. The cons perpetrated by unscrupulous art dealers and their accomplices are proportionately elaborate. Anthony M. Amore's The Art of the Con tells the stories of some of history's most notorious yet untold cons.

Introducing "The Prodigy," a riveting and inspiring eBook that takes you on a phenomenal journey of passion, drive, and resilience of a prodigious talent destined for greatness. This one-of-a-kind book will open your eyes to the endless possibilities when talent, determination, and the right mindset collide. From the early signs of unmatched ability to the sacrifices made in the name of success, "The Prodigy" dives deep into the world of competitive industries and the challenges faced on the path to stardom. Discover how a resilient mindset can help one rise above hardships and develop a ...

The dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore, the great cathedral of Florence, is among the most enduring symbols of the Renaissance, an equal to the works of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Its designer was Filippo Brunelleschi, a temperamental architect and inventor who rediscovered the techniques of mathematical perspective. Yet the completion of the dome was not Brunelleschi’s glory alone. He was forced to share the commission with his archrival, the canny and gifted sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti.

“There are two times in a man’s life when he should not speculate,” he wrote. “When he can’t afford it and when he can.” The publishing company Twain owned was failing; his investment in a typesetting device was bleeding red ink. After losing hundreds of thousands of dollars back when a beer cost a nickel, he found himself neck-deep in debt. His heiress wife, Livy, took the setback hard. “I have a perfect horror and heart-sickness over it,” she wrote. “I cannot get away from the feeling that business failure means disgrace.”

Celebrate over 30 years of the world's most notorious rock band with the audiobook edition of The Dirt - the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe. Fans have gotten glimpses into the band's crazy world of backstage scandals, celebrity love affairs, roller-coaster drug addictions, and immortal music in Mötley Crüe books like Tommyland and The Heroin Diaries, but now the full spectrum of sin and success by Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, and Mick Mars is an open book in The Dirt. 

With a discerning eye and acerbic wit, Lynskey examines how various doomsday tropes and predictions in literature, art, music, and film have arisen from contemporary anxieties, whether they be comets, pandemics, world wars, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Y2K, or the climate emergency. Far from being grim, Lynskey guides readers through a rich array of fascinating stories and surprising facts, allowing us to keep company with celebrated works of art and the people who made them, from H.G. Wells, Jack London, W.B. Yeats and J.G. Ballard to The Twilight Zone, Dr. Strangelove, and The Terminator.

Discover the cadence of history and the melody of time in "Harmonies and Histories". This in-depth exploration delves into the captivating world of classical music, offering a comprehensive understanding that fascinates both neophytes and veteran aficionados alike. Embark on a rich journey starting with the origins and impact of classical music in Chapter 1, expanding your knowledge about this timeless genre. Unravel the beauty of appreciating classical music in Chapter 2, learning to identify musical elements and interpret gripping narratives. Chapter 3 will then guide you through the ...

Millions of people climb the grand marble staircase to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art every year. But only a select few have unrestricted access to every nook and cranny. They’re the guards who roam unobtrusively in dark blue suits, keeping a watchful eye on the two-million-square-foot treasure house. Caught up in his glamorous fledgling career at The New Yorker, Patrick Bringley never thought he’d be one of them. Then his older brother was diagnosed with fatal cancer, and he found himself needing to escape. So he quit and sought solace in the most beautiful place he knew.

Nearly six hundred years ago, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late 30s took a very old manuscript off a library shelf, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. That book was the last surviving manuscript of an ancient Roman philosophical epic by Lucretius—a beautiful poem containing the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles.

Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with comic book artists, game designers, novelists, screenwriters, filmmakers, and fans about how they craft their worlds, why we suspend our disbelief, and what happens if the spell is broken. Imaginary worlds may be set ...

Walking in This World picks up where Julia Cameron's best-selling book on the creative process, The Artist's Way, left off to present readers with a second course, part two in an amazing journey toward discovering our human potential. Full of valuable new strategies and techniques for breaking through difficult creative ground, this is the "intermediate level" of the Artist's Way program.

Kygo (カイゴ) 、約6年ぶりのワールドツアーを開催を発表、スペシャル・ゲストにはグリフィン、サム・フェルト、ザラ・ラーソンら出演決定

"You're listening to the Armed Forces Radio Service, bringing you knowledge and entertainment from around the globe." Though this introduction might sound quite grandiose, it's pretty clear that most of the brave men and women serving overseas in the years following World War II tuned into AFRS primarily to get a much-needed dose of entertainment. Thankfully, the Radio Service delivered on that front, even as they worked to meet their more serious-sounding objectives. At the height of the War, Hollywood's biggest stars were practically elbowing each other out of the way for a chance to perform...

Serge Diaghilev, the Russian impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes, is often said to have invented modern ballet. An art critic and connoisseur, Diaghilev had no training in dance or choreography, but he had a dream of bringing Russian art, music, design, and expression to the West and a mission to drive a cultural and artistic revolution.

IT: We are gastronomes! Siamo Gastronomi. Raccontiamo il mondo della gastronomia. Dietro ogni ingrediente, piatto e bicchiere si nasconde una storia intricata che aspetta di essere esplorata - una narrazione di successo, cultura e comprensione globale.Il nostro viaggio è iniziato all'Università di Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo nel 2014, dove ci siamo formati per essere più di semplici food lovers: siamo diventati food specialist con una comprensione critica del mondo sfaccettato della gastronomia. Dal lancio del nostro podcast "Juice it Up" nel 2021, ci siamo impegnati a scoprire e ...

WRP is France’s English-language radio station, broadcasting on Digital Radio in Paris, Caen, Nice, Cannes and online. WRP is a listener-supported community non-profit. : Arts, Politics, Community, Culture, Current Affairs, Movies... WRP has a show for everyone. Subscribe to receive the shows we produce in Paris

This eBook is an exploration of the charming natural yellow diamonds. From their exquisite color variations to their fascinating origins, this eBook offers readers an insightful journey into the captivating world of yellow diamonds. We dive into the geological formations and mining regions where yellow diamonds are found, readers will discover the diverse sources of these radiant gemstones, from the iconic mines of Australia to the historic diamond fields of South Africa. Through vivid descriptions, the eBook showcases the natural beauty and allure of yellow diamonds, highlighting their ...

The fascinating and little-known story of the Louvre, from its inception as a humble fortress to its transformation into the palatial residence of the kings of France and then into the world's greatest art museum.

Available only in audio, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Makers, Mysteries and Magic lifts the lid on the moviemaking secrets behind the latest installment in J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts series. Narrator Dan Fogler (who plays No-Maj Jacob Kowalski) will guide you through the process of creating the magical on-screen world and explore the story, themes, and characters of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.