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Nicholas James

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    John Latham at The Gallery: Projects 1974-78
    Cornwall To Crete
    Safe For Now
    Caro to Wilding: Shifts in Modern British Sculpture
    Legacy of the Roras
    • 2024

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      Healthcare and Allied Services

      The book explores the vast array of career opportunities within medicine and healthcare, highlighting the evolution of modern medical practices that depend on various specialists. It details diverse roles available in the NHS, including nurses, doctors, dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists, among others. The text emphasizes that there is a career path for every interest and skill level, catering to both clinical and support staff within the healthcare sector.

      Tracks Directory 3
    • 2024

      Offering insights into over 150 professions, this updated edition provides comprehensive information on various career pathways, including banking, healthcare, education, and more. It details qualifications ranging from GCSE to degree levels, along with work descriptions and salary scales. Additionally, the book features practical advice and starter tips from industry professionals and chartered institutes, making it a valuable resource for anyone exploring career options or seeking guidance in their professional journey.

      Tracks Directory 5 Career Paths UK with AI supplement
    • 2024

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      Career Paths UK

      The updated edition offers comprehensive insights into over 150 career paths across diverse sectors, including banking, finance, and sports. Each entry features job descriptions, pay scales, and necessary qualifications, enriched with professional advice. The guide also includes cross-referenced contact pages linked to a DVD, enhancing accessibility to information. Designed to inform and inspire, it aims to reveal the breadth of opportunities available to students, fostering excitement about future career choices.

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    • 2024

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      Law, Government and Administration

      • 44 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Exploring various career opportunities, this guide delves into fields such as law, central and local government, and administration. It provides insights into the skills required, potential job roles, and the pathways available for those interested in these sectors. The book serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to navigate their career choices and understand the intricacies of working within governmental and legal frameworks.

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    • 2024

      Art Study Plan

      Yoko Ono at Tate Modern

      • 50 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book features Nicholas James, editor of Cv/Visual Arts Research, as he explores a Yoko Ono exhibition at Tate Modern alongside film composer Isabella Summers. It includes recorded commentary that delves into various exhibits, highlighting Ono's films, installations, and documents, providing insights into her artistic vision and contributions to contemporary art.

      Art Study Plan
    • 2024

      Dali in Formation

      A Hallucinogenic Journey

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Focusing on Salvador Dalí's evolution, the book delves into his childhood, early artistic experiments, and rise within Parisian high society during the 1930s. It highlights his role in the Surrealist movement from 1928 to 1939, exploring the complexities of his creative personality through essays by Nicholas James and Edward Lucie-Smith. Additionally, the collection "Small Histories" presents essays and reviews on significant Western artworks and artists from 1993 to 2011, revealing connections between classic and contemporary art through over seventy pieces.

      Dali in Formation
    • 2024

      Figure To Ground

      The Model Seen And Imagined

      • 76 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The book details a decade-long exploration of artistic development through group work and studio compositions, culminating in a significant 2021 project featuring six large canvases inspired by Greek mythology. Weekly life classes with professional models allowed for the creation of approximately 300 studies in various mediums, including watercolour and charcoal. Notable subjects include figures like Ariadne and Zeus, showcasing a range of small to large-scale works that highlight the interplay between classical themes and contemporary artistic practice.

      Figure To Ground
    • 2024

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      Services and Utilities

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Covering over 150 professions, this comprehensive guide provides detailed pathways in diverse fields such as banking, healthcare, law, and sports. It outlines qualifications ranging from GCSEs to degrees, along with job descriptions and pay scales. Additionally, readers will find valuable advice and starter tips from professionals and chartered institutes, making it an essential resource for anyone exploring career options or seeking guidance in their professional journey. The 15th revised edition, updated in 2017, ensures the information is current and relevant.

      Tracks Directory
    • 2023

      Cornwall To Crete

      The Landscape Series

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The Landscape Series comprises thirty unique sets of 30cm square panels, created through a meticulous process involving poured paint and textured surfaces. The artwork reflects themes of environmental interaction, exploring concepts like load-bearing pressures, air flow, and settlement. Each piece's abstract nature allows for a symbolic representation of a place, with elements like offset corner marks and circular shapes signifying features such as houses and moons. Titles were assigned post-creation, emphasizing the series' focus on coincidence and abstraction rather than literal depiction.

      Cornwall To Crete
    • 2023

      Exploring the innovative work of John Latham, a key figure in British conceptual art, this collection focuses on his projects from 1974 to 1978. It highlights Latham’s unique approach to art, emphasizing the interplay between ideas and materials. The book delves into his experimental techniques and the philosophical underpinnings of his work, offering insights into how he challenged traditional notions of art during this transformative period. Through rich illustrations and critical analysis, it presents a comprehensive view of Latham's contributions to the art world.

      John Latham at The Gallery: Projects 1974-78