This comprehensive two-volume catalogue covers the outstanding collection of English and French medieval stained glass in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Written by curator Jane Hayward, the catalogue is posthumously published as Part I in the Corpus Vitrearum USA series and represents the culmination of Hayward's pioneering work in the field, from the years immediately following World War II, when Hayward first journeyed to France to study medieval stained glass with Louis Grodecki and Jean Lafond, to the month before her death in 1994. Hayward was unrelenting in her efforts to research and write about the Metropolitan Museum's collection. The fruits of this long-standing work features 123 panels examined in depth, ranging from 12th-century border ornament from the Royal Abbey Church of Saint-Denis to early 16th-century English Passion glass.
Every panel catalogued is also illustrated, frequently with details as well as comparative illustrations. Full descriptions, restoration charts and considerations of the current condition of the panels are given, and discussions of provenance, collection history, dating, style, and iconography are included in the exhaustive entries. Hayward's commanding knowledge of the material, as well as her sensitivity to the monument and the creative process of the glass painter combine to make this a landmark study.
Mary B. Shepard, Hayward's student and colleague at The Cloisters, provides an in-depth history of collecting medieval stained glass at The Metropolitan Museum of Art—a fascinating look at the formative influences behind the growth of one of the most important collections in the world. (This title was originally published in 2003.)

English and French Medieval Stained Glass in the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arts & Photography

Shepard, Mary

Clark, Cynthia

Hayward, Jane

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Giving Voice to Values in the Boardroom

This book takes the central issues facing board members today and applies the giving voice to values framework while also providing insights from practicing board members who have faced these issues. It covers such topics as strategic planning and monitoring, director independence, privacy and cyber risk, executive compensation and CEO succession planning. With this book, readers will also grapple with the conflicts of interest that might arise in the director selection process, role of the nominating committee and the compensation committee in order to cultivate more optimal board dynamics.The principles of giving voice to values start by asking a deceptively simple question: 'What if you were going to act on your values--what would you say and do?' The book then provides an overview of the current landscape of corporate governance along with the major rules and director duties applicable to the board of directors. The book's latter chapters contain a series of five scenarios common to the board of directors that are presented as a set of "Board Challenges" involving the tensions often found in board work.In Giving Voice to Values in the Boardroom, the author, Cynthia E. Clark, provides practical strategies for board members and other constituents of corporate governance to deal with these challenges. These cases are designed to help users of the book implement prescripting and action planning. Each case will also have discussion questions about the stakes and stakeholders, common reasons and rationalizations and examples of how firms and governance professionals have handled similar board challenges.

Business & Money

Business Culture

Routledge

"The field of corporate governance has seen incredible growth over the past decade as companies struggle to create effective board of director practices. A plethora of changes have been discussed, regulated and implemented. And while these changes have been driven by a co-alignment of major institutional forces, including individual country governments and capital market players, the investor-led governance reforms have instituted several unintended consequences. The principles of Giving Voice to Values start where these approaches end by asking a deceptively simple question: 'What if you were going to act on your values-what would you say and do?' In Values, Voice & Corporate Governance, the author, Cynthia E. Clark, provides practical strategies for board members and students of corporate governance to deal with these challenges via a series of dilemma-focused cases. These cases are designed to help users of the book implement pre-scripting and action planning. Each case will have discussion questions about the stakes, reasons and arguments, and will include stories of how governance professionals have handled various board challenges where they needed to voice their values"--

The most interesting species on this earth, to me, are the people who inhabit it.  They all have their own stories, even the most mundane uncomplicated life has a tidbit worthy to share. This is a collection of encounters I have had with family members, strangers and unearthly beings who have impacted my life by adding color and excitement. It also contains original drawings used to highlight  aspects of the stories.

A Bite of Life

Biographies & Memoirs

Memoirs

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Have you ever looked at your hands? Did you notice how remarkably unique they are? That is because they are personalized mirrors, reflecting who you are, your true desires, your purpose, and your values. There are personality archetypes in your hands that correspond to tarot's major arcana that correspond to your soul's journey, bringing you guidance and enlightenment. This connection between palmistry and tarot is explained in easy-to-understand language in author Cynthia Clark's Stories in Your Hands: Discover Your Authentic Destiny Using Palmistry and Tarot. In psychology, Carl Jung is famous for explaining how archetypes are key to discovering why we behave the way we do. In her book, Clark shows how you will be able to identify your archetype(s) using your hands. You'll learn the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual attributes of each archetype and how they manifest in every area of your life. Clark also shows you how to identify and correct imbalances among your archetypes. Stories in Your Hands: Discover Your Authentic Destiny Using Palmistry and Tarot helps you navigate the magnificent and unique map you were born with. This book guides you in discovering your true self and equips you with the skills to understand and grow through your life's challenges so that you may live out your beautiful, authentic destiny. It is a clear and comprehensive reference manual for truth seekers as well as for professional counselors and coaches.

Stories in Your Hands: Discover Your Authentic Destiny Using Palmistry & Tarot

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

ArchwayPublishing

A true life story of survival when 10 year old Regina and her family are taken by gunpoint from their home in Poland during WW II and sent to the labor camps of Siberia. It includes her father's struggle to keep his family together during times of desperation.

Regina's Tale: Flight from Siberia

She ran as fast as her bare feet could take her across the rain soaked ground. With each thunder's echo, she shivered. Still she ran for the danger of the storm was nowhere near the danger if the gunman caught her. He mounted his horse and she feared capture. He was behind her now and closing in. Pain surged through her body and blood from the cut above her eye blended with the pouring rain, yet she couldn't give in. His hand reached out and briefly touched her hair and she screamed.

Running From Death: The Inheritance

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Independently published

Annihilation Series: The Settling (Volume 2)

Literature & Fiction

Action & Adventure

A compelling compilation of short entries, longer topical essays, and primary source documents that chronicles the historical development of the United States from an economic perspective.
Based on a work originally published in 2003, The American Economy: A Historical Encyclopedia has been thoroughly updated with information on the accounting scandals of the early 2000s and the recession of 2008, including the government stimulus and bailout programs and the recession's impact on key markets. 
With more than 600 short entries, 31 longer essays, and 32 primary source documents, the encyclopedia spans American history from colonial times to the present. Researchers will discover detailed information on people, events, and government actions that have shaped our economy, with entries on such seminal issues as slavery, migration patterns, the welfare state, the rise of the city, and the development of financial institutions. Throughout, special attention is paid to the interdependence of economics with political, social, and cultural forces. Covering everything from the national debt to monetary policy, law, unemployment, inflation, and government/business relations, this work is the ideal go-to resource for quick answers, in-depth analysis, or direction for further research.
 • Over 600 A–Z entries on key ideas, initiatives, people, and events in the history of U.S. economic policy
• 31 in-depth essays on core economic issues and trends
• A separate primary source section that includes 32 important treaties, key political speeches, and more relating to the American economy from the Articles of Confederation period through the Obama Administration
• Easy-to-use tables of economic data designed for quick reference
• Extensive cross-referencing
• A bibliography of significant materials relating to all aspects of the American economy

The American Economy [2 volumes]: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

Economics

ABC-CLIO

The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect When Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying

Cram, Carol

Parenting & Relationships

MAID Family Support Society

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