The essays in The Hand and the Soul explore the question of how ethical ideas guiding the design process--a concern for the environment or for social justice--relate to the beauty of our buildings, cities, and artworks. The book presents a range of viewpoints and does not ignore the perils of an easy association of ethics and aesthetics. Yet the majority of contributors, among them historians, theorists, as well practicing designers and artists, argue passionately in defense of the idea that the good and the beautiful can and should be able to find a common ground in the design disciplines. The book begins with an exploration of recent difficulties in pairing ethics and aesthetics. Can one effect a philosophical convergence of these elements, or is it dangerous to conflate moral and aesthetic terms? The discussion continues with considerations of the overlap that occurs between the fine arts and the design disciplines, the intersection of aesthetic theory and practice with sustainability and environmental science, and the concept of "open works"--projects whose design processes are flexible, nonhierarchical, and attuned to the unique features of a particular place or cultural situation. The book concludes with a look at several contrasting ideas developed in the essays and examines ethics as a desire for community, as well as a sense of responsibility, an obligation to contemplate not only what buildings offer us but also what they may take away. In juxtaposing the work of historians and theorists with that of practicing designers and artists, The Hand and the Soul, whose title is drawn from an essay by American artist Philip Guston, seeks to bridge the divide between theory and practice, between abstract ethical or aesthetic concepts and practical ways of making tangible artifacts. In a field dominated by esoteric studies and, at the other extreme, primarily illustrated works, The Hand and the Soul offers a vital discussion that is at once theoretically rigorous and grounded in the practice of art, architecture, landscape architecture, and urbanism. Contributors Richard Shusterman * Joan Ockman * Howard Singerman * Robin Dripps * Nathaniel Coleman * Thomas Berding * Steven A. Moore * William Sherman * Timothy Beatley * Elissa Rosenberg * Phoebe Crisman * Sanda Iliescu * W. G. Clark

I thought it was easy; for a poet, everything is a flow. But then, they told me I need a description of the book. I stayed a few hours in silence, thinking about how I can tell the world how I feel about hours of work in a few sentences. I unfold the truth of a broken soul. We all carry a fractured soul. We do, sometimes, leave them hanged in our closet. Rushing through life, we don't look inside as we should. Damaged, drained, and empty, we exchange it for free to people that can't heal it. No one should fix it for us. I was just wondering if being aware of it and selling it with a second-hand tag. Would that make it easier? Well, there are two choices we can have. To leave it there in the dark, or to sell it to others. So we can all see the scars, so we can all share the pain. Through that exposure of light and art, our souls can heal.

Accounts and evidence of reincarnation from around the world presented in a clear and easy-to-follow journalistic style with a Ripley's-believe-it-or-not overtone that makes for a perspective changing read.

Humanity and Mother Earth are suffering. Divine Healing Hands are given in this special time. Serve humanity. Serve Mother Earth. Millions of people are suffering in their spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical bodies. Millions of people have challenges in their relationships and finances. Millions of people are searching for spiritual secrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practical techniques in order to fulfill their spiritual journeys. For the first time, the Divine is giving his Divine Healing Hands to the masses. Divine Healing Hands carry divine healing power to heal and to transform relationships and finances. Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha is a chosen servant, vehicle, and channel of the Divine to offer Divine Healing Hands to the chosen ones. Master Sha has asked the Divine to download Divine Healing Hands to every copy of this book. Every reader can experience the amazing power of Divine Healing Hands directly. In this tenth book of Master Sha’s bestselling Soul Power Series, readers will also be deeply moved by the many heart-touching stories of divine healing and transformation created by this divine treasure. To receive Divine Healing Hands is to serve humanity and the planet in this critical time. The purpose of life is to serve. Learn how you can receive Divine Healing Hands. Answer the Divine’s calling. You can make a difference on a scale beyond comprehension and imagination.

Diagnostic and Applied Hand Reading The palms of our hands serve as a kind of detailed and fascinating roadmap that mirrors our consciousness. It tells the story of our deepest needs, our strengths and hidden talents, as well as the places within us that need nurturing and support. In order to be properly read and deciphered, this map requires knowledge. "The Hand: The Mirror of the Soul" provides the reader this knowledge. This is a revolutionary book that offers a comprehensive, clear and readable survey of Chirology - the art of reading hands - along with enriching the knowledge of chirology with the values and validity of scientific research. Most of the book (first and second parts) is a comprehensive, clear and readable survey of many aspects of the hand: the structure of the palm with all its details; the palm lines and their various appearances; the fingers and the story each of them has to tell (Even the rings a person wears have a story to tell!) and many more. All this information is accompanied by illuminating examples and illustrations. In these two parts, the book also answers fascinating, frequently asked questions, such as: Is it necessary to read both hands? What is the difference between the right and left hands? Do the hands change with time? Is it possible to recognize significant events in a person's life by reading his hands? -Is it possible, and not less, is it advisable, to "see" the future in the hands? The third and fourth parts of the book are unique in the field of diagnostic and applied chirology. The third part offers a list of mental traits and situations, which are manifested in the hands, each and every one of them, by a unique cluster of parameters. Those among the readers who practice therapeutic professions will find a special interest in some of them. Learn how to recognize, for instance: -How does humor express itself in the hands? -What are the signs of high intelligence? -How can we discover creativity in the hand? And also: -Signs of stress; -Signs of depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies and in the hand; -Self-confidence; -Intuition; And much more. Each person has a unique personality and no two hands are identical. This book allows the reader to see this uniqueness and appreciate it in every person, including you. Give yourself the gift of knowing yourself and your loved ones, and gain a powerful tool for personal development. The fourth part is even more innovative and groundbreaking. It includes three scientific researches. Two of them have been conducted at a psychiatric hospital; the first has been published in the "Israel Journal of Psychiatry". The third one compared hands of people of the ultra-orthodox population in Israel to a control group. The statistical results presented in all three of the studies were highly conclusive. This is a breakthrough in the field of diagnostic hand reading, putting forward the possibility of using it as a complementary diagnostic tool, saving a lot of suffering. Get your copy of "The Hand: The Mirror of the Soul" now!

Revised to incorporate the changes in opinions and attitudes since its first publication, the second edition of 'Places of the Soul' has brought Christopher Day's classic text into the 21st century. This new edition of the seminal text reminds us that true sustainable design does not simply mean energy efficient building. Sustainable buildings must provide for the 'soul'. For Christopher Day architecture is not just about a building's appearance, but how the building is experienced. 'Places of the Soul' presents buildings as environment, intrinsic to their surroundings, and offers design principles that will open the eyes of the architecture student and professional alike, presenting ideas quite different to the orthodoxy of modern architectural education. Christopher Day's experience as an architect, self-builder, professor and sculptor have all added to the development of his ideas that encompass issues of economic and social sustainability, commercial pressures and consensus design. This book presents these ideas and outlines universal principles that will be of interest and value to architects, builders, planners and developers alike.