The theme of 'disinterest' is a dominant one in philosophical accounts of aesthetic experience, and, unlike many philosophical themes, it has had and continues to have a huge effect, on presuppositions about the nature of judgment, of feeling, of art, of resistance, of all of those experiences and activities that appear to operate at least partly outside of the given regulations of human existence. The Art Kettle has two aims: first, to show that 'modern' art - that is, art during and since the Enlightenment - is not only itself defined by 'disinterest,' by dearth of purpose, but functions as a standard for creativity, for free thinking, for choice, for indulgence, for questioning, and for protest, that suits very well the requirement, in our capitalist democracies, that differences and resistances expend themselves without effect on the combination of conservatism and consumption that supports these democracies; second, to show that the historical conflation of aesthetic experience and 'disinterest' is subject to resistance from another historical conflation: of aesthetic experience and use or purpose.

If you own Pavel Tsatsouline's popular kettlebell manifesto Enter the Kettlebell, you will love our "ETK" workbook. It turns the ETK philosophy into a detailed 12 week follow-along training plan. If you've had trouble creating your own ETK training program, this workbook is for you! Download this 56 page eBook and start earning your "Rite of Passage" today. Pavel specializes in teaching breakthrough fitness techniques to elite athletes and people who are naturally motivated. Renowned trainer Anthony DiLuglio specializes in providing motivating programs based on Pavel's principles to get ordinary people started and keep them going. Anthony's typical client needs more structure and "follow-along" simplicity than provided in Enter the Kettlebell itself. This workbook is divided into two main sections: the Program Minimum and the Rite of Passage Each of these is broken down into weekly progressions with a specific checklist of drills for each day. The week starts with a preview and then the follow-along program itself. You should strive to complete the program in its entirety. If you do not complete a week appropriately, simply repeat that week before moving on. Specs: 12 week follow-along 56-page book

Hoping to visit the friend he had to leave behind when his family moved, Joey builds a time machine and makes an eventful trip to the land where Father Time, Mother Nature, the Man in the Moon, the Sandman, and other such characters live.

From nonsense to lessons learned, these 45 rhymes include Mother Goose favourites including Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Queen of Hearts, Ride a Cock Horse, and more, illustrated in detail by Scott Gustafson.

Patrick Geddes is one of Scotland's most remarkable thinkers of the late-nineteenth century. His environmental and cultural message endures today, yet the distinctively Scottish context to his thinking has not been properly acknowledged. This book situates Geddes within his own intellectual background (described by George Davie as 'the democratic intellect') and explores the relevance of that background to Geddes's substantial national and international achievements across a truly impressive range of disciplines. Key Features:Explores Patrick Geddes Scottish intellectual background in depth for the first time;Highlights Geddes's insistence on the importance of arts to sciences and vice versa, and the distinctively Scottish context of this approach;Considers the interdisciplinary achievements of Geddes in Edinburgh, Dundee, Paris, London and India;Pays particular attention to his leadership of the Celtic Revival both from a Scottish perspective and with respect to international links, in particular with Indian cultural revivalists such as Ananda Coomaraswamy.

The companion volume to Machine Stitch, Hand Stitch is an essential read and reference for any textiles student, practicing embroiderer, designer and artist. Together these two titles form the significant and substantial references on current stitch practice. Each chapter is written by an established maker, embroiderer, artist or academic and discusses hand stitch from a different perspective. Wonderful illustrations of artistic hand stitch, both contemporary and historical, demonstrate this diverse and intimate craft in detail. The contributors draw upon important collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester, and the rich archive held by Manchester School of Art in this extensively researched and beautifully presented volume.