It is with an immense sense of achievement that I compose the forward to our first catalogue devoted solely to the arts of the Tang Dynasty. We have attempted to assemble a collection of carefully chosen high quality objects in the hope of doing justice to the splendor and achievements of this inspiring period of Chinese art.--Foreword.

Dollars Want Me: The New Road to Opulence: A Soul Culture Lesson by Henry Brown Harrison, first published in 1903, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Under normal circumstances, Katelyn Ross would be delighted to travel back to her hometown of Niagara-on-the-Lake. She loved the beautiful lakeside community, steeped in history and lovingly preserved. It was what inspired her to become an architect. Sadly, the circumstances she found herself in were not normal; her mother was dead, the tragic victim of a motor vehicle collision. Grief-stricken, Katelyn is intent on quickly settling the estate and returning to her comfortable and successful life in Vancouver. Shes not looking forward to reconnecting with Adam Wilson their breakup had been less than amicable those seven years previous but the reunion in unavoidable. Adam is her mothers investment broker. To Katelyns surprise, Adam isnt the same man she once knew, and despite herself, she is captivated by his transformation. Adams boyish good looks, flamboyant personality, and opulent lifestyle arent the only changes in his character, and Katelyn is quickly led down a path of passion, deceit, and heartache. Her life crumbling around her, Katelyn reaches out across the miles to her close friend and employer, Dan Neufeld. Stinging from a recent divorce after twenty years of marriage, the true romantic lying dormant within Dan is stirred when he realizes the impact Katelyns absence is having on his life, and he is forced to reassess his relationship with her and the friendship they share. Adam Wilsons lust for the finer things in life has come with a heavy price tag. His greed wins out over commonsense and he partners with two businessmen who prove to be more corrupt than he is. Underestimating their power and ruthlessness, Adams life is placed in peril with little chance for redemption.

Returning to the iconic cites that marked the beginning of their adventures, Ravi and Leela find themselves standing once again at the heart of the Golden Triangle. As they revisit historical landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the resplendent palaces of Jaipur, they are confronted by the intricate interplay of their individual aspiraƟons and the sacrifices required to sustain their love. The journey through these majesƟc ciƟes not only rekindles cherished memories but also unveils new layers of their connecƟon, leading them to quesƟon the true meaning of happiness and fulfillment. Amidst opulence and grandeur, Ravi and Leela confront the essence of their dreams and desires, and the sacrifices they may entail.

"Right angle weave is an essential, versatile stitch for creating fantastic beadwork. In Marcia Decoster's Beaded Opulence--the latest entry in Lark Books' Beadweaving Master Class series--the popular beading teacher presents more than 20 magnificent contemporary jewelry projects to make with right angle weave. From the elegant Etruscan Treasure necklace to the sophisticated Fanfare bracelet, Marcia's skill-building projects will teach you how to create supple beaded fabric, beaded ropes, shaped curves, and embellished layers. Complete with an inspiring gallery of right angle weave work, this beautifully photographed book will enable you to make spectaular piecs of eye-catching complexity and depth"--Back cover.

From the late 16th to the end of the 18th centuries, when Brazil was a Portuguese colony, painting and sculpture was almost entirely religious in nature. Fired with zeal for the conversion of the indigenous peoples of Brazil, Jesuit, Franciscan and Benedictine missionaries exploited the sensory impact of painting, sculpture, music and drama to promote the faith there. The opulent, majestic and theatrical Catholicism that gradually took root appealed to the imagination and to the senses -- as did the Baroque art of Counter-Reformation Europe. This book has been published to mark the first exhibition in Britain of Brazilian Baroque Art. Edited and largely compiled by Dr Catherine Whistler, the book also contains an art-historical survey by Dr Cristina Avila, of The Federal University of Minas Gerais, and an essay on Patronage and Expressions of the Baroque by Professor A J R Russell-Wood of The Johns Hopkins University. The colour plates demonstrate the vitality and virtuosity of the individual sculptures, domestic altarpieces, and pieces of liturgical silver loaned to the exhibition from private collections and Museums in Brazil.