Imaginative Realism


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A examination of time-tested methods used by artists since the Renaissance to make realistic pictures of imagined things.




Dinotopia: Journey To Chandara


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Professor Denison and Bix, his dinosaur companion, are summoned to the forbidden empire of Chandara but, having lost their invitation, must travel penniless and in disguise through spectacular sights and memorable scenes. Includes a new afterword by the author.




Macquarie Guide: HSC English Imaginative Journey


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Macquarie Revision Guides is a series of study aids written and recommended by teachers in NSW. Each guide presents a clear and up-to-date review of coursework and skills needed to do well in exams. Students, tutors, teachers and parents will find the practical approach of this series an essential support to the competitive final years of school study.




Travel and Imagination


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The imagination has long been associated with travel and tourism; from the seventeenth century when the showman and his peepshow box would take the village crowd to places, cities and lands through the power of stories, to today when we rely on a different range of boxes to whisk us away on our imaginative travels: the television, the cinema and the computer. Even simply the notion of travel, it would seem, gives us license to daydream. The imagination thus becomes a key concept that blurs the boundaries between our everyday lives and the idea of travel. Yet, despite what appears to be a close and comfortable link, there is an absence of scholarly material looking at travel and the imagination. Bringing together geographers, sociologists, cultural researchers, philosophers, anthropologists, visual researchers, archaeologists, heritage researchers, literary scholars and creative writers, this edited collection explores the socio-cultural phenomenon of imagination and travel. The volume reflects upon imagination in the context of many forms of physical and non-physical travel, inviting scholars to explore this fascinating, yet complex, area of inquiry in all of its wonderful colour, slipperiness, mystery and intrigue. The book intends to provide a catalyst for thinking, discussion, research and writing, with the vision of generating a cannon of scholarship on travel and the imagination that is currently absent from the literature.




Imagination and the Journey of Faith


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"What makes us open to mystery, to glimpses of the Transcendent in our daily lives? The power of the imagination, according to Sandra Levy - a power that has been seriously depleted in today's postmodern culture. To address and redress this deficit, Levy explores how the imagination expresses itself - through ritual, music, poetry, art, story - and focuses on specific practices that can exercise and enrich our spiritual capacity, thus opening us up to divine encounter. Imagination and the Journey of Faith will speak to all readers, whether religious believers or not, who wish to strengthen and deepen the imaginative power of their spiritual lives."--BOOK JACKET.




The Immense Journey


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Anthropologist and naturalist Loren Eiseley blends scientific knowledge and imaginative vision in this story of man.




The Artist's Journey


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If you yearn to say yes to your deepest expression in your art and life, this self-help book is for you. Dr. Hillis guides you past resistance on your artist's journey so you can finally trust yourself, develop confidence and cultivate deep exploration and experimentation in your art. Bonus resource library with videos lessons and book club guide.




Journeys to the Other Shore


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The contemporary world is increasingly defined by dizzying flows of people and ideas. But while Western travel is associated with a pioneering spirit of discovery, the dominant image of Muslim mobility is the jihadi who travels not to learn but to destroy. Journeys to the Other Shore challenges these stereotypes by charting the common ways in which Muslim and Western travelers negotiate the dislocation of travel to unfamiliar and strange worlds. In Roxanne Euben's groundbreaking excursion across cultures, geography, history, genre, and genders, travel signifies not only a physical movement across lands and cultures, but also an imaginative journey in which wonder about those who live differently makes it possible to see the world differently. In the book we meet not only Herodotus but also Ibn Battuta, the fourteenth-century Moroccan traveler. Tocqueville's journeys are set against a five-year sojourn in nineteenth-century Paris by the Egyptian writer and translator Rifa'a Rafi' al-Tahtawi, and Montesquieu's novel Persian Letters meets with the memoir of an East African princess, Sayyida Salme. This extraordinary book shows that curiosity about the unknown, the quest to understand foreign cultures, critical distance from one's own world, and the desire to remake the foreign into the familiar are not the monopoly of any single civilization or epoch. Euben demonstrates that the fluidity of identities, cultures, and borders associated with our postcolonial, globalized world has a long history--one shaped not only by Western power but also by an Islamic ethos of travel in search of knowledge.




The Complete Children's Books of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Edition)


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The Complete Children's Books of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Edition) represents a significant assemblage of literary art, showcasing the expansive imagination and innovative storytelling techniques of Carroll, complemented by the evocative illustrations of Harry Furniss and Henry Holiday. This collection embodies the whimsical spirit and the profound emotional depth of children's literature, traversing themes of logic, absurdity, and the journey of self-discovery. Through its varied narrative styles, from the fantastical escapades in 'Alices Adventures in Wonderland' to the poignant, reflective verses in 'Through the Looking-Glass', this anthology celebrates the breadth of Carrolls literary genius, bringing to life the intricate interplay between text and illustration. The contributing artists, Furniss and Holiday, alongside Carroll, hail from a vibrant period of literary and artistic experimentation. Their collective works reflect not only the aesthetic values of the Victorian era but also engage with the emerging dialogue around childrens literature as a distinct and valuable component of the literary canon. This confluence of artistic visions provides a rich canvas that challenges and delights, encouraging readers to explore the depths of Carroll's imaginative worlds. This edition offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to journey through the oeuvre of Lewis Carroll, enriched by the visual interpretations of Furniss and Holiday. It promises not only a gateway into the historical and cultural contexts of Victorian Britain but also a testament to the enduring power of storytelling in shaping young minds. Scholars, educators, and enthusiasts of children's literature will find in this collection an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of narrative form and the transformative potential of illustration in literary works. Engaging with this anthology opens a dialogue with the past, inviting readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of Carrolls contributions to childrens literature and the visual arts.