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Through her popular interactive Dharma Dialogues (dharmameaning “truth” or “the way”), Catherine Ingram has helped thousands of students in their quest for awakening by encouraging them to give up the quest and let their own “heart intelligence” guide them in life. Through her work, Ingram has found that most people are imbued with “passionate presence,” but often overlook it because they are searching for something more dramatic elsewhere. In this book, she invites readers to simply to relax into their own passionate presence and the innate awakened qualities that come with this relaxation: Silence, Tenderness, Discernment, Embodiment, Authenticity, Delight, and Wonder. With illuminating anecdotes and personal reflections, she describes the seven traits, imparting a sense of the mystery of the world through direct experience, rather than through expounding any particular belief or tradition. Passionate Presencetakes us on a heart journey that is an immediate experience of seven awakened qualities, speaking directly to the inherent wisdom within each of us. Inspiring and profound, it is a sojourn into the timeless wisdom secretly known by all.

In the Footsteps of Gandhi is a collection of original and soul-searching interviews with contemporary spiritual social activists. Whether discussing AIDS, apartheid, or the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, they embody the understanding that violence is not stopped by violence; violence is only ended by love. This revised edition features a new foreword by Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and author of Legacy of Love, an afterword by American book Award winner Michael Nagler; and a new introduction by the author.

- Munch's Missing: This playful book invites the reader to spot Edvard Munch hidden in 12 hide-and-seek illustrations, which are inspired by the artist's life and art Munch's Missing! Find the artist hidden in 12 vibrant illustrated scenes which are inspired by the artist's life, and the themes in his art. Spot him on the hill where he famously heard that resounding scream; find him hidden on stage amongst actors performing an Ibsen play, and search him out in the forest near his home in Ekely. Every scene is jammed with artists and creatives who have been influenced by Munch. While the magical illustrations by Celyn Brazier offer a playful introduction to the artist, they are a unique piece of art in themselves. Accompanying text opens up the stories behind the illustrations, and explores further Munch's life and art, and the influence he had. This raucous art journey celebrates the startling relevance of Munch who brought us the selfie and liberated us to scream out!

Arnold's Incredible Art Museum is open for business! Come along as he leads his friends on a trip through his imaginary museum, showing off his exhibits. Join Gertrude, George, Dot and the rest as they spend a day with Arnold in his museum. He has it all planned out, but will the others play along? Illustrated by Jim Stoten, this is a hilarious comic adventure, featuring real - and imaginary - works of art.

Immerse yourself in the world of Frida Kahlo. Find the iconic artist, revolutionary and proto-feminist hidden in 12 vibrant scenes. Each details a key aspect of Frida's life, from her eccentric teenaged years to her dynamic arrival as an international artist and her deep love of Mexican culture. Scenese are populated with a huge cast of over 200 additional characters to spot, including artists, flimmakers, writers and photographers as well as guest appearances from famous faces who continue to be inspired by her!

Exploring the often-overlooked role of art dealers in art history through the stories of 30 key figures This volume gathers 30 essays on 30 art dealers, from accounts of crafty opportunists and commercially driven moguls to tales of soulful idealism, exceptional talent and relentless creativity. Featuring figures from the 18th to mid-20th centuries, the book explores their varied roles as cultural architects, eccentric idealists, commercially driven salespeople and more. Highlighting the unexpected creativity of art dealers, their exceptional sensitivity to new art and the impact they've had on shaping the art world, the book challenges the notion that dealers are solely profit-driven. Illustrated throughout, Extraordinary Art Dealersis perfect for cultural junkies, fine art and art history students, artists and aspiring or existing art dealers. The book includes chapters on William Hogarth, Joseph Duveen, Betty Parsons, Robert Fraser, Leo Castelli, Alfred Stieglitz, Virginia Dwan, Kekoo and Khorshed Gandhy, Malick Sidibé, Peggy Guggenheim and more. Catherine Ingramis a writer and art historian who has lectured at Tate, Christie's and Imperial College London. She created and edited the illustrated art history series, This is..., published by Laurence King Publishing.

In the history of twentieth century modernism, Henri Matisse is a calm and unstoppable revolution of creative genius. Trained originally in the French classical manner, he was inspired by the Impressionists and Cézanne to create in a style that brought out the beauty of colour, form and line by reducing them to their essentials. While considered a leader of the Fauves and an inspiration to most of the great figures in modern art, he wasn't particularly interested in being associated with any particular school or trend. A family man who worked 'office hours' in his studio he defies the image of the artist as enfant terrible or tortured soul. In a career spanning six decades, he produced masterpiece after masterpiece that constantly challenge how we perceive color and form. This title is appropriate for ages 14 and up

In 1956 Time magazine referred to Pollock as "Jack the Dripper". His iconic paintings stretch out with the generosity and scale of America's Western landscape where the artist grew up. Pollock said that he painted "out of his conscious": the cathartic dribbled paint reflected his troubled mind. This book traces Pollock's career and discusses how his loose, individual style was used as a political weapon in the Cold War, representing America as the free, democratic nation. Illustrations simplify the theory and reveal the hidden meaning behind the mesh of painted lines. This title is appropriate for ages 14 and up