Jennifer L. Scott is a celebrated author whose work explores the enduring principles of chic and the art of living well. Drawing deep inspiration from classic French culture, she offers readers insightful guidance on cultivating personal style, elegance, and poise in everyday life. Her writing encourages a more intentional and thoughtful approach to modern living, emphasizing timeless values.
Focusing on managing difficult relationships, this guide offers practical strategies for transforming negativity into positive interactions. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and assertiveness in communication, teaching readers how to set effective boundaries. By applying these techniques, individuals can safeguard their mental and emotional well-being while still maintaining respect and professionalism in their interactions.
Unlocking Paintings highlights masterpieces from one of Britain’s most important art collections, Dulwich Picture Gallery, and offers readers the tools to ‘unlock’ the secrets behind any artwork.
Set on a historic farm within the Philadelphia Park system, the narrative centers around a group of children dedicated to raising stock animals. It explores the challenges and rewards of animal husbandry, emphasizing the values of hard work and responsibility. Accompanying the story are drawings that evolved from simple sketches created over two years, reflecting the children's experiences on the farm. This tale not only entertains but also educates young readers about the agricultural process and the importance of perseverance.
Focusing on the collaboration between educators and paraeducators, this book offers valuable insights for creating a positive classroom environment. It emphasizes the importance of understanding paraeducators' needs and presents practical strategies for fostering effective working relationships. Suitable for both new and experienced educators, the content is designed to enhance teamwork and improve classroom dynamics, ensuring that all students benefit from a supportive educational atmosphere.
From Scott--author of the New York Times-bestselling Madame Chic seriesand founder of the Daily Connoisseur blog--comes this playful take on mannersand being a good global citizen.l citizen.
Rembrandt's Light brings together paintings, etchings and drawings that focus on Rembrandt's mastery of visual storytelling through light, concentrating on the period from 1639-58, when he lived in his 'dream house' on the Breestraat in the heart of Amsterdam (today the Museum Het Rembrandthuis). The rooms on the first floor of the house, with their large windows and exceptional quality of light, offered new possibilities for the creation of art works.Arranged thematically the book traces Rembrandt's innovation: from evoking a meditative mood, to lighting people, to creating impact and drama. Highlights include 'The Denial of St Peter', 'Pilgrims at Emmaus' and three of the artist's most famous images of women: 'A Woman Bathing in a Stream', 'A Woman in Bed' and 'Girl at a Window'.Published to coincide with an exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery, and the celebrations taking place throughout Europe to mark 350 years since the artist's death (1669), Rembrandt's Light aims to refresh the way we look at works by this incomparable Dutch Master.
Charles Edward Stuart's army and the Jacobites are examined in detail, from their clothes and weapons to the material culture of the Stuart cause.
This accompanying publication will explore the development and diversity of this legendary dynasty of Flemish painters over four generations and 150 years. From the proverb pictures and peasant festivals of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his eldest son Pieter Brueghel the Younger to the exquisite flower pieces of Jan 'Velvet' Brueghel and the captivating cabinet paintings of Jan van Kessel, the book will unravel the mysteries of the dynasty, and will explore how Bruegel's sons were able to emulate their father's model despite having no access to his paintings. The book will turn the spotlight on to the major Bruegel holdings in UK collections for the first time, telling the story of the dynasty through masterpieces from British public collections and a number of previously unseen works from private collections.
"The New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic and At Home with Madame Chic reminds us about a quality that is scarce in our fast-paced, wired world: poise, it's power, and how to cultivate it"--
Story of a woman who gets roped into hosting a book club with a diverse group of ladies.