Jonathan Harris Bücher

"This new edition of Byzantium and the Crusades provides a fully-revised and updated version of Jonathan Harris's landmark text in the field of Byzantine and crusader history. The book offers a chronological exploration of Byzantium and the outlook of its rulers during the time of the Crusades. It argues that one of the main keys to Byzantine interaction with Western Europe, the Crusades and the crusader states can be found in the nature of the Byzantine Empire and the ideology which underpinned it, rather than in any generalised hostility between the peoples. Taking recent scholarship into account, this new edition includes an updated notes section and bibliography, as well as significant additions to the text: new material on the role of religious differences after 1100, a detailed discussion of economic, social and religious changes that took place in 12th-century Byzantine relations with the west, in-depth coverage of Byzantium and the Crusades during the 13th century, new maps, illustrations, genealogical tables and a timeline of key dates. Byzantium and the Crusades is an important contribution to the historiography by a major scholar in the field that should be read by anyone interested in Byzantine and crusader history"--.

Focusing on the evolution of art history over the past three decades, the book delves into new methodologies that have emerged in the field. Jonathan Harris distinguishes these contemporary approaches from previous radical analyses, highlighting the impact of various disciplines on art history. He also connects art historical concepts to broader social transformations, providing a nuanced understanding of how art reflects and influences societal changes.

"Through extended cross-referencing, Art History: The Key Concepts builds a radical intellectual synthesis for understanding and teaching art, art history, and visual culture."--BOOK JACKET.

The Art of Spiral Drawing offers a fresh, modern take on everyone’s favorite childhood toy from the 1960s through today, the Spirograph®. With The Art of Spiral Drawing, no complicated tools are needed, as artists of all skill levels learn to create their own spiral art using little more than paper and a pen or pencil. Written and illustrated by Jonathan Stephen Harris, the author of the popular The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions, the book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, perspective, and shading, ensuring that beginning artists know the basics before getting started on the step-by-step projects that follow. Instructions for creating basic shapes, including a triangle, a circle, and a square, progress into more detailed patterns featuring perspective, florals, and more. Instructions are also included for creating a variety of subjects, from flowers to animals, all featuring a spiral pattern as their framework. Artists can even add color to their spiral artwork using the tips featured in the book and simple tools like colored pencils and markers. Beginning and intermediate artists, doodlers, optical illusionists, and more will love creating their own spiral and geometric art with the help of The Art of Spiral Drawing!

Designed for a single-semester undergraduate course, this introductory economics textbook updates traditional macroeconomics to encompass twenty-first century concerns. In contrast to standard texts, the book starts with the question of human well-being, and then examines how economic activities can contribute to or detract from it."Macroeconomics in Context" covers standard macroeconomic concepts and models, and shows how they apply to such critical issues as ecological sustainability, distributional equity, the quality of employment, and the adequacy of living standards. In language that is clear and compelling, the book's discussions of historical, institutional, political, and social factors encourage students to engage with the subject matter. An Instructor's Resource Manual, a Test Bank, and a Student Study Guide are available online to instructors who adopt the text.

Focusing on contemporary challenges in the field of art history, this critical guide explores key concepts while integrating insights from cultural theory and media studies. It addresses a wide array of issues, making it an essential resource for understanding the complexities of art in today's context.

Ralph Cribbens embarks on a thrilling quest to discover the truth about his newly adopted zombie brother amidst rumors of pet disappearances. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he unwittingly becomes entangled in a zombie outbreak threatening his village. Facing the chaos of the undead, Ralph must summon his courage to confront the looming danger and protect his town from the growing menace.

Set on the mysterious island of Unskey, Gwennie Hitchcock embarks on a thrilling adventure after getting separated from her family in a foggy moor. Joined by her bothersome brother and a local boy named Tyler, who is on a quest to find a mythical beast that claimed his mother's life, they must navigate the dangers of the moor while evading the fearsome Beast of Meon Rise. This gripping story explores themes of friendship and bravery, making it an engaging read for ages 10-14 and beyond.

The concept of "party leadership" in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is explored as a tool for officials to both obscure and communicate their leadership efforts. The study delves into its implications for ideological education and its influence on the management of the Soviet economy, highlighting the complexities and dual purposes behind the term within the party's framework.