The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression

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Superb.......2007-04-10

The author and artist did a superb job in explaining the theory of emotion, and then his actual drawings provide an excellent guide to these basic emotions. This is a rare and unique combination.

Some very good, the rest very bad........2007-03-08

This book gives you an excellent overview of the anatomical structure of the human head. A distilled amount of studied and learned information. I'm sorry to say that the author is one that is better at teaching than drawing, because almost all of his example drawings are so badly executed that I found myself wondering how the heck it all went so wrong when he applied his own techniques to his subjects.

I got rid of the hardbound paper cover for this book so that I would not be instantly "turned off" by the ones on the front and back of the dust jacket. The drawings themselves are so overworked to the extreme that words fail me. They look forced and do not consistently convey the emotion that the author attributes to them.

I found myself "deflated" rather than inspired to use his techniques because of the example drawings (although this may not bother you as I tend to be a "hothouse plant" when it comes to quality and execution of ideas).

Summing up: On the Pro side: A fine reference to add to your library for the biological anatomy of the head, both in proportion and a broken down "geometrical" approach of it's basic construction - On the Con side: a terribly uninspiring look at those references put to use in the authors overworked, unrealistic and extremely disappointing drawings.

A Favorite!.......2007-01-24

The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression by Gary Faigin is one of my favorite art books because it isn't limited to a particular medium. My goal as an artist/illustrator is to portray people as realistically as possible, and this book is filled with hundreds of pictures of expressions along with the facial muscles that produce those expressions. The demonstrations show the artist how to portray even the subtlest emotion. But this book isn't just for artists whose style is realistic; artists who prefer cartooning can also benefit by understanding how to translate complex expressions into simple lines.

Lots of good stuff!.......2007-01-13

Love this book, saw improvements within the first hour of reading it. I love the breakdown of the whole head into parts, then the parts are broken down even further. I was also impressed with the "common mistakes" referred to in the book that were my common mistakes!

Very usable information, not too technical, and in addition to helping pin down the emotion you're trying to add to a face, it contains a lot of practical advice to improve the overall "realistic" look of a portrait.

A must for portrait artists!.......2007-01-09

Most of the books on drawing the human head rely on classical knowledge about proportions and features that was passed on since the greek masters. This book complements this knowledge with very thorough and insightful information about emotions and their effect on the human expression. Not all portraitees keep a neutral expression on their faces during a session, especially children. Now I am much more confident when facing such tasks!

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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages: a Review of Its Characteristics, Decoration, Folklore and Symbolism (2nd Ed.)
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Stanley Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages
Stanley Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages (A Review of its Characteristics, Decoration Folklore and Symbolism)
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages : A Review of Its Characteristics, Decoration, Folklore, and Symbolism
Stanley Charles Nott
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Chinese jade throughout the ages,: A review of its characteristics, decoration, folklore, and symbolism
Stanley Charles Nott
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CHINESE JADE THROUGHOUT THE AGES.

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Everything your school needs to become active in the emerging field of TV production can be found in this exciting package. It is loaded with practical information on subjects that range from equipment, copyright considerations, news show production, and videotaping school functions to using video to teach media skills and how to deal with vendors. It also contains 20 ready-to-use elementary school lessons on concepts and careers in television production. Reproducible student handouts and questions, notes to the teacher, and enrichment activities accompany the lessons. Media specialists can use this book as a manual for school television production activities, and classroom teachers will love the student activities and lessons. An entire unit on television can be presented, or the lessons can be used on a weekly basis throughout the school year. Whatever approach is taken, this is a useful addition to any elementary media center's professional collection. Grades K-8.

Television Production and Video Projects for Elementary and Middle Schools

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Television Production and Video Projects for Elementary and Middle Schools
Keith Kyker , and Christopher Curchy
Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited
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The poster girl for the Onimaru Ramen Shop is an attractive young woman - so long as she doesn't open her mouth! Miki Onimaru is rude, has a short attention span, throws up all over the place, and kicks everyone's butt with her very own Onimaru brand of martial arts! She may think she's helping the family business, but Miki's smart mouth and penchant for fighting has turned the restaurant into a magnet for disaster!

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TO NOODLE, OR NOT TO NOODLE.......2005-11-12

Miki Onimaru's only wish growing up was to not work at the family ramen shop. Well, her wish hasn't come true! And what makes the situation even worse is that she's probably the sorriest ramen delivery girl that has ever existed! She always finds something to distract her from her task, whether it's feeding the food to a stray dog, catching a baseball game, or defending her treehouse from some brat invaders. Her mom is not very understanding and is just as likely to punch her out as hug her. Miki also has a rival in the form of Megumi Kannazuki, the poster girl from the bakery across the street whose only goal in life is to hog business away from Miki's shop. Good thing she's as much a dimwit as Miki!

The artwork is good in this first volume, but it's the story that comes up short. It mostly consists of episodic encounters with no plot development at all. Mainly character interaction.
While this may not be bad for one volume, if the series continues, you feel pretty much like you've read all that will ever happen in Volume 1. The book is so slapstick and busy that it will wear you out when taken in long doses so it's better to read it in bits. If you just want some innocent fun without straining your brain cells, and you like the zany humor of a manga like Azumanga Daioh, then you should check this out.

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Always witty, often hilarious.

Its OFF THE WALL!

Off the Wall: Graffiti for the Soul

Manufacturer: Firefly Books
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Always witty, often hilarious........2006-12-05

This collection of one- or two-liners is great!
It's very smart, very funny, and a fountain of wisdom!
I often pick this compilation of graffiti off its shelf for fast inspiration.

Its OFF THE WALL!.......2000-10-22

You never know what will be on the next page in this compilation of wall-writings. The quotes range from being funny, sad, ironic, cynical, and some even contained good advice. It is interesting to read what people from all over America have to say during school or while going to the bathroom. Some of the things said my not be appropriate for smaller children, so I would recommend this book to people 14 or older. Overall, i give this book a 5 out of 5 because you never know what to expect but when you turn the page, you are never disappointed. This is do-not-miss book, and I urge you to get a copy quick.

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Off the Wall: Graffiti for the Soul
Ernie J. Zelinski
Manufacturer: Firefly Books Ltd
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Listens to Patients

Total malarky

Did not read this book...

This book makes sense!

Levinson's Claims Are Unproven & Make Levinson Rich

Smart but Feeling Dumb: New Research on Dyslexia--And How It May Help You
Harold N. Levinson
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Millions of Americans know the pain, frustration, and sense of inferiority caused by the learning disability known as dyslexia-characterized by reading, writing, and spelling reversals. Dr. Harold N. Levinson's more than 20 years of research resulted in discoveries that offer new hope to those with dyslexia. Now research clearly demonstrates that dyslexia could be acquired as a result of ear infections and other common syndromes; that dyslexia might be associated with a wide range of serious disorders such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and deafness; that the hidden dyslexic component of these disorders could be effectively treated; and that most phobias and many so-called mental, emotional, and psychosomatic disturbances are caused by the same physical disturbance underlying dyslexia. This new edition is updated to include expanded research that Dr. Levinson has undertaken over the last eight years.

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Listens to Patients.......2006-05-18

I read this book when my daughter was 5 yrs old. It helped her tremendously. Will it work for everyone? No even penicillin doesn't work for everyone, but it helps a lot of people. When I read this book to other adults I knew were dyslexic, they said that he had gotten their feelings & symptoms right. That's why we went to see Dr. Levinson. My daughter & her best friend are both dyslexic. They don't have the exact same symptoms, but they have the same diagnosis. This provided us the help we needed when no one else did. Her stomach aches, dizziness and dancing letters all went away with recommended treatment. It wasn't an instant cure but it worked. Thank goodness!

Total malarky.......2005-06-16

I was treated by Levinson briefly in the 80's when in my early 20's. His office on Long Island is a factory and he is happy to charge outlandish fees and put patients through a series of "tests" and then toss off a scrip for dramamine. This is about as close to snake oil as you can get in this modern age.

What amazes me is that he is still around, that his book is still in print, and that people believe his "theory" in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Did not read this book..........2005-04-14

However, I can testify that I saw, personally, the extremely strong link between corrective vestibular stimulation (as shown to me by an occupational therapist), and reading problems.

My son was diagnosed with sensory integratin disorder at age three. They told me that he would have trouble learning to read. I did not believe them, as he was an extremely bright child with an above average IQ (as per tests, and as everyone kept telling me.) Well, they were right, and I was wrong. He did have tremendous difficulty learning to read.

We spent time and money on tutors, made him practice reading (which he hated). Absolutely no results. After a session of sensory integration therapy (correctly done), he suddenly read fluently and quickly. This only lasted for a couple of hours, at most a day, then he would regress to reading very, very slowly and stumbling over the words. In the end, sensory integration therapy was only partly helpful, as the effects of therapy were not long-term, however sensory integration therapy is still in its very early stages, with therapists mainly using a "trial and error" method (each therapist I saw diagnosed him differently).

However, the link is definitely there. I saw my son reading fluently after a SI session, it was like a light switch - on/off. The problem being that it seemed to switch off after a certain amount of time. His behavior also underwent a dramatic change after therapy - for the same limited amount of time. He was calm, happy, and easy to deal with. I suspect that when they come up with a way for parents to do this therapy easily at home - every day - we will have seen a "cure" to these neurologically based problems.

This book makes sense!.......2005-01-07

This book made sense out of dozens of seemingly unrelated issues/problems (dizziness, falling out of chairs, upset stomach, difficulty organizing thoughts, and much more), and backed it up with solid research and reasoning that made me say, "Oh, of course! That makes perfect sense!" I am so relieved to have found this book.

Levinson's Claims Are Unproven & Make Levinson Rich.......2004-07-26

If I could give this a negative star, I would.

This is what Larry Silver, MD, has to say about Levinson's frauduent claims:

In summary, there is no current evidence supporting the theory of vestibular dysfunction nor supporting the proposed treatment approaches. Yet, the primary proponent of this treatment for learning disabilities remains extremely busy evaluating and treating these children.

Neurophysiological Approaches (a critique) Author:? Larry B. Silver, M.D.

International Dyslexia Association: Perspectives (info) Printed Date: Spring 2001 vol 27(3)

Cerebellar - Vestibular Dysfunction
Several investigators have suggested that the vestibular system is important in learning. They claim that there is a causal relationship between vestibular disorders and poor academic performance involving reading and written language in children with Learning Disabilities. Ayres, (1973), Frank and Levinson (1973), and Levinson (1980) suggest that such children require a specialized therapy before they can benefit from academic input. DeOuiros (1971) and Levinson (1984) suggest that evidence of a vestibular disorder is predictive of learning disabilities and that therapy can prevent these disabilities.

In recent years, Levinson has published several books on the causative role of the vestibular and vestibular-cerebellar systems in learning disabilities. He proposes the treatment of dyslexia with anti-motion sickness medication to correct the vestibular dysfunction. No research is cited in his books to support his theory or the effectiveness of his treatment. His books refer to his clinical observations and case examples. In one book (Levinson, 1984), he proposes multiple other interventions along with the anti-motion sickness medication, including many other types of medication plus special education.

The role of the vestibular system in the higher cortical functions required for academic performance is not known. Some of the symptoms generally associated with learning disabilities (faulty eye movements, poor postural coordination, poor balance, and poor spatial orientation) could be indicative of vestibular disorder. Such symptoms, however, are only indirect evidence for vestibular dysfunction. The most prorninent objective sign of vestibular involvement is nystagmus (spasmodic, rapid movement of the eyeball from side to side).

The hypothesis that there is a relationship between vestibular function and the academic learning of reading and written language comes chiefly from the authors noted. Ayres used the Southern California Postrotary Nystagmus Test. In this test, the child is rotated in alighted room with eyes open, which provides both visual and vestibular stimulation. Thus, it may not be a valid test of vestibular function. Frank and Levinson, used "blurring speed" as evidence for abnormal vestibular function. This was described as the speed at which words passing across the visual field can no longer be recognized. But, because this involves the passing of stimuli across the subject's visual field at varying speeds, it constitutes visual stimulation, not vestibular.

Consequently, none of the work of these investigators has provided conclusive evidence for vestibular dysfunction in individuals with learning disabilities. These data could possibly be interpreted as evidence of visual dysfunction. Other studies on vestibular dysfunction in children with learning disabilities have reported negative or equivocal results as well.

A study by Polatajko (1985) investigated the relationship between children's vestibular function and academic learning using well-defined criteria for learning disabilities and exact measurements of vestibular activity. The evaluation of vestibular function consisted of examination of calibration records, search for spontaneous and gaze nystagmus, testing smooth pursuit, and vestibular and optokinetic testing. Vestibular nystagmus was induced by a rotating chair. No significant differences either in the inbsity of vestibular responsivity or in the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction were found between the normal learning children and children with learning disabilities. There was no evidence that children having low, average, or high vestibular responsivity differed significantly on measures of academic performance. There was no significant correlation between measures of vestibular function and measures of academic performance.

In summary, there is no current evidence supporting the theory of vestibular dysfunction nor supporting the proposed treatment approaches. Yet, the primary proponent of this treatment for learning disabilities remains extremely busy evaluating and treating these children.
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Beginning in the mid 1980s, the privatization of jails and prisons burgeoned in the United States. Not only has there been a steady growth of private, for-profit operation of federal, state and county correctional facilities, but private firms have also become more involved in other aspects of the prison industry, such as the financing and construction of new prisons and the renovation of existing ones. Moreover, many of these private companies have gone public and are trading on the stock exchanges. Perhaps more than with other service industries in this country, the privatization of prisons has become a growth industry. Yet, prison privatization continues to be one of the most controversial issues in public policy. Although sold to the public as a cost-saving measure, the privatization of prisons has not only led to significant changes in policy making and the management of prisons, but has also generated widespread concern that incarceration has become a profit-making industry. That, in turn, strengthens calls for policies on mandatory minimum sentencing that keep the prison industry growing. After all, in order to be successful business enterprises, prisons will need occupants. What compels state policy makers to privatize their prisons? The conventional response by political and appointed policy leaders has consistently and unequivocally been that they wish to save costs. But the truth may be otherwise. Eugene Price illustrates that fiscal issues are often trumped by political factors when it comes to the decision to privatize. He examines the potential reasons why a state might choose to privatize its prisons, and considers financial and political aspects in depth. Ultimately he concludes that the desire to save costs is not the primary reason for state prison privatization. Rather, the more plausible explanations revolve around political and ideological factors such as the party of the governor and the overall political and ideological culture of the state. This work sets the record straight about the decision to privatize state prisons, revealing the political bias that often drives these policy choices.

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Audience: This book will be of interest to research physicists and to mathematicians whose work involves relativity and gravitation, theoretical astrophysics, mathematical physics, active galactic nuclei, cosmology and data analysis.

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