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James Stirling: Inspiration And Process In Architecture

Drawing on original documentation – sketches, photographs and the iconic axonometrics – the book explores the creative process of James Stirling: from the early inspirations of Liverpool’s docks to his devotion to Le Corbusier, acknowledging the fundamental role of the partnerships with James Gowan and Michael Wilford. Described by his mentor Colin Rowe as an architectural connoisseur, Stirling analyses the past through relentless observational skills and elaborates it as a source of creativity and as a context to respect. The most eccentric British architect leaves a legacy that is not confined to history alone, but it continues to be paradigmatic for generations of architects to come.

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Worth the Wait (St. James)

Thirteen years ago, Vivi LeBrun was sketching a rooster and eating Oreos when she first met—and fell for—her friend’s brother, David St. James. Since then, her love for David has only intensified thanks to years of friendship with his family, who rescued her from a lonely, tumultuous childhood. As she travels to Block Island to vacation with the St. James siblings, Vivi daydreams about reuniting with David, hoping he’ll finally see her as his soul mate.

After his mother’s death, David distanced himself from his siblings, determined to hide a devastating family secret. Now, he’s brought a new girlfriend along to his homecoming—one who’s pushing for a serious commitment. The last thing he needs on his growing list of problems is his budding attraction to Vivi.

With tensions running high, David’s behavior triggers a series of events that might cost him the love he’s always taken for granted and Vivi the only real family she’s ever known.

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As a Man Thinketh – James Allen: Life Success Education

This small but powerful book is one of the most powerful volumes on personal development and success ever written. It has led millions throughout the years to achieve great success and fortune by working with the most powerful tool that mankind has – thought. James Allen masterfully explains the principles behind why we achieve or fail in life and how we can deliberately work with our minds to create prosperity, health and happiness. It is a often quoted and promoted work of great importance for every person that desires to have or become more. The simple premise of how an individual can work with the power of thought to generate greater prosperity is advice that every great leader throughout history has understood and followed. Once read and understood you will develop a powerful understanding of how you can alter any aspect of your life and improve the joy that you experience.

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As a Man Thinketh (1902) by: James Allen (1864-1912)

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.Born in Leicester, England, into a working-class family, Allen was the elder of two brothers. His mother could neither read nor write. His father, William, was a factory knitter. In 1879 following a downturn in the textile trade of central England, Allen’s father travelled alone to America to find work and establish a new home for the family. Within two days of arriving his father was pronounced dead at New York City Hospital, believed to be a case of robbery and murder.

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A Bedtime Story for Lincoln James: Personalized Book & Bedtime Story (Bedtime Stories, Sleep Affirmations, Personalized Children’s Books, Personalized Books, Gifts for Kids)

A BEDTIME STORY FOR LINCOLN JAMES is a personalized book with positive affirmations for kids. In this sweet, soothing story, sleepy animals say goodnight one by one to LINCOLN JAMES, and help LINCOLN JAMES prepare for sleep. The picture book is filled with gentle rhymes and calming blue pictures. READ BOOK ONLINE or order a CUSTOM NAME for your personalized bedtime story @ www.LiveWellMedia.com.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS for Personalized Books by Suzanne Marshall

What do you get the 5 yr old grandchild who already has everything she needs from her older sister? A BEDTIME STORY is amazing. I found this book personalized for Addison as a last minute Christmas gift. We read it to her and it she knows it’s HER own special book, just for her. She loves it, day and night. A BEDTIME STORY is wonderfully made & our grandchild loves it! We love it too! It is a great book for quiet time reading. Plan on ordering more. Thank you sooo much! Lucien takes A BEDTIME STORY everywhere as if it is a teddy bear! ~ Sheila I received A BEDTIME STORY today and it’s beautiful. I’m a RN and I work in a NICU; the book was purchased for one of my little patients. I’m so excited to give it to the family! ~ Haleema Adorable & Uplifting! I got this book for a friend’s son and they absolutely loved it! I browsed through it, and the pictures are adorable. The message is very positive. I would recommend this book to anyone, but it does make a great gift! ~ Diana My twins give four thumbs up! Ms. Marshall has a gift for touching the hearts of her young readers, as well as those who are young at heart. ~ Leila, Luke & Sasha An amazing gift! Everyone should have this book! The photos are bright and fun, full of life and love. This book would be a special gift for ANYONE young or old. We all need an extra reminder now and then of who and what makes the most impact on our lives. ~ Anny My daughter has enjoyed every moment of your book. I see her eyes light up and her heart filled with warmth and love as I read each page. ~ Ami I just read this book and loved it! Although it’s written for children, anyone (young or old) can benefit from its wisdom.” ~ Jay My daughter has me read this to her every single night! It is a very positive book with wonderful messages to kids! Highly recommend. ~ Sarah My daughter was so excited when she got her new book in the mail! She read it to me right way. She loved the beautiful and bright and fun story. ~ Tammy My 3.5 year old son received this book as a gift, but I have to say the affirmations spoke to me as well! You’re never too old to be reminded that you should love yourself and celebrate all that is great about you!. ~ Stephanie This book has a warm, playful theme that kids will love, adults will feel good reading such positive affirmation for their kids to read over and over again. I highly recommend a copy for home and as a gift for loved ones! ~ Sarah As a mom of two little girls, I’m pretty picky about their toys and books. This book has been effective at helping her to build confidence in herself. ~ Amy

Our bedtime stories are designed with sleep affirmations and gentle rhymes to relax the mind and body; and nourish a positive attitude toward bedtime. Research shows that positive affirmations can have positive effects, especially when we’re under pressure and stress. In addition, this bedtime story is illustrated in shades of BLUE. Studies show that the color blue has a calming effect, and can even lower our blood pressure.

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The Daily Henry James: A Year of Quotes from the Work of the Master

A strange and delightful memento of one of the most lasting literary voices of all time, The Daily Henry James is a little book from a great mind. First published with James’s approval in 1911 as the ultimate token of fandom—a limited edition quote-of-the-day collection titled The Henry James Year Book—this new edition is a gift across time, arriving as we mark the centenary of his death. Drawing on the Master’s novels, essays, reviews, plays, criticism, and travelogues, The Daily Henry James offers a series of impressions (for if not of impressions, of what was James fond?) to carry us through the year.

From the deepest longings of Isabel Archer to James’s insights in The Art of Fiction, longer seasonal quotes introduce each month, while concise bits of wisdom and whimsy mark each day. To take but one example: Isabel, in a quote from The Portrait of a Lady for September 30, muses, “She gave an envious thought to the happier lot of men, who are always free to plunge into the healing waters of action.” Featuring a new foreword by James biographer Michael Gorra as well as the original introductions by James and his good friend William Dean Howells, this long-forgotten perennial calendar will be an essential bibelot for James’s most ardent devotees and newest converts alike, a treasure to be cherished daily, across all seasons, for years, for ages to come.

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As A Man Thinketh: Of James Allen, In Rhyme

“As a Man Thinketh” is a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as “… dealing with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. Allen has tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought—world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. It was also described by Allen as “A book that will help you to help yourself”, “A pocket companion for thoughtful people”, and “A book on the power and right application of thought.