Still Life With Monkey

“A brilliantly crafted novel, brimming with heart.”―Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage “Rich and compelling . . . Her characters are vividly, achingly real, including the tiny, furry one at the novel’s center.”―Ann Packer, author of The Dive From Clausen’s Pier “Stark and compelling . . . rigorously unsentimental yet suffused with emotion.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Duncan Wheeler is a successful architect who savors the quotidian pleasures in life until a car accident leaves him severely paralyzed and haunted by the death of his young assistant. Now, Duncan isn’t sure what there is left to live for, when every day has become “a broken series of unsuccessful gestures.” Duncan and his wife, Laura, find themselves in conflict as Duncan’s will to live falters. Laura grows desperate to help him. An art conservator who has her own relationship to the repair of broken things, Laura brings home a highly trained helper monkey―a tufted capuchin named Ottoline―to assist Duncan with basic tasks. Duncan and Laura fall for this sweet, comical, Nutella-gobbling little creature, and Duncan’s life appears to become more tolerable, fuller, and funnier. Yet the question persists: Is it enough? Katharine Weber is a masterful observer of humanity, and Still Life with Monkey, full of tenderness and melancholy, explores the conflict between the will to live and the desire to die.

When a series of murders strikes small-town Kansas, FBI Special Agent Pendergast must track down a killer or a curse -- either way, no one is safe. A small Kansas town has turned into a killing ground. Is it a serial killer, a man with the need to destroy? Or is it a darker force, a curse upon the land? Amid golden cornfields, FBI Special Agent Pendergast discovers evil in the blood of America's heartland. No one is safe.

For Dennis Michaels, a Vietnam combat veteran waging an invisible forty-year battle with survivor's guilt and PTSD, life changes when he mentors an Iraq War veteran undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center. Seeking to transform pain into healing, this warrior of old and warrior of today share glimpses into a world seldom discussed as they navigate their journey home and honor their Marine code of conduct: Never leave anyone behind. Formerly titled Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War (ISBN 978-0-9788417-3-7), this revised 2nd edition is an acclaimed must read.

Hear that voice inside your head? The one that nitpicks all your new ideas? That's your monkey. This hypercritical little critter loves to make you second-guess yourself. It stirs up doubt. It kills your creativity. But it can be stopped. And acclaimed author Danny Gregory is here to show you how. After battling it out with his own monkey, he knows how to shut yours down. Gregory provides insight into the inner workings of your inner critic and teaches you how to put it in its place. Soon you'll be able to silence that voice and do what you want to do—create. Now follow his lead and Shut Your Monkey.

Coming as an Apple Original series from Ted Lasso Executive Producer Bill Lawrence and starring Vince Vaughn • A wickedly funny novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Squeeze Me in which the greedy, the corrupt, and the degraders of what’s left of pristine Florida—now, of the Bahamas as well—get their comeuppance. “[A] comedic marvel … [Hiaasen] hasn’t written a novel this funny since Skinny Dip.”—The New York Times Andrew Yancy—late of the Miami Police and soon-to-be-late of the Monroe County sheriff’s office—has a human arm in his freezer. There’s a logical (Hiaasenian) explanation for that, but not for how and why it parted from its shadowy owner. Yancy thinks the boating-accident/shark-luncheon explanation is full of holes, and if he can prove murder, the sheriff might rescue him from his grisly Health Inspector gig (it’s not called the roach patrol for nothing). But first—this being Hiaasen country—Yancy must negotiate an obstacle course of wildly unpredictable events with a crew of even more wildly unpredictable characters, including his just-ex lover, a hot-blooded fugitive from Kansas; the twitchy widow of the frozen arm; two avariciously optimistic real-estate speculators; the Bahamian voodoo witch known as the Dragon Queen, whose suitors are blinded unto death by her peculiar charms; Yancy’s new true love, a kinky coroner; and the eponymous bad monkey, who with hilarious aplomb earns his place among Carl Hiaasen’s greatest characters.

A monkey decides to try to be something else but discovers that nothing is better than being yourself.

Vanitas Still Life Collection; Still Life with Death 42 In this remarkable book, the renowned Dutch artists Abraham Hendrickz. van Beyeren, Alexander Adriaenssen, Clara Peeters, Frans Snyders, Jan Weenix, and Willem Van Aelst come together to explore the profound theme of mortality through their exquisite still-life paintings. The title itself, "Vanitas Still Life," hints at the essence of their work. Each artist meticulously portrays a collection of objects that convey a powerful message: memento mori-remember that you must die. These compositions serve as visual meditations on the impermanence of life, urging viewers to reflect on their own mortality. As you immerse yourself in their art, consider the deeper meanings behind each element-the snuffed-out candle, the skull, the watch, and the fleeting blooms. These paintings invite us to ponder our own mortality and appreciate the fragile beauty of life. [Featured Artists] 1. Abraham Hendrickz. van Beyeren: Known for his richly detailed still-lifes, van Beyeren masterfully captures various fruits and flowers. His limited palette, often featuring shades of brown and green, adds depth to his compositions. 2. Alexander Adriaenssen: His paintings focus on objects found on dining tables-snuffed-out candles, empty glasses, and watches. These elements symbolize the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence. 3. Clara Peeters: As a notable female artist of the 17th century, Peeters skillfully depicts various items, including food and drink, in her still-lifes. Her works continue to captivate audiences with their delicate details. 4. Frans Snyders: Snyders is renowned for his vivid portrayals of animals and hunting scenes. His use of vibrant colors and intricate details evokes a sense of awe and contemplation. 5. Jan Weenix: Through depictions of animal carcasses and hunting scenes, Weenix confronts viewers with themes of life and death. His works evoke strong emotions and provoke thought. 6. Willem Van Aelst: Van Aelst's still-lifes often feature flowers and animals. His delicate and refined style invites viewers to explore the transient beauty of existence.

This two-part book on collections of paintings in Madrid is part of the series Documents for the History of Collecting, Spanish Inventories 1, which presents volumes of art historical information based on archival records. One hundred forty inventories of noble and middle-class collections of art in Madrid are accompanied by two essays describing the taste and cultural atmosphere of Madrid in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Vanitas Flower Collection : The Art of Dutch Golden Age Flower Still Life 127 This book introduces the fascinating genre of Vanitas Flower paintings, which emerged in the Dutch Golden Age of the 16th and 17th centuries. These paintings depict various flowers that symbolize the transience of beauty, the futility of worldly pleasures, and the vanity of human achievements. The term Vanitas comes from the Latin phrase "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity", which begins the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. This phrase also inspired the Memento Mori philosophy, which urges people to remember their mortality and live accordingly. In this book, you will learn about the history, culture, and aesthetics of Vanitas Flower, and explore the works and artists of this genre, from the Dutch Golden Age to the present day. You will see how these paintings reflect the social and religious changes of the Dutch Republic, as well as the artistic influences of other countries and regions. You will also discover the hidden meanings and symbols behind the flowers depicted in these paintings, such as roses, tulips, lilies, carnations, sunflowers, and corn ears. [Featured Artist] - Anthony Claesz I - Willem Van Aelst - JAN Davidsz. de Heem - Abraham Hendrickz. van Beyeren - Abraham Mignon - Alexander Adriaenssen - Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder - Johannes Bosschaert - Ambrosius Bosschaert II - Balthasar van der Ast - Christoffel van den Berghe - Rachel RuyschJan - Dirck de Bray - Elias van den Broeck - Hans Gillisz. Bollongier - Roelant Savery - Jacob van Walscapelle - Jan Brueghel The Elder - Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Elder - Frans Snyders - Jan van Huysum - Joris van Son - Otto Marseus van Schrieck - Christiaen Striep - Jan Brueghel II - Hieronymus Galle - Philip van Kouwenbergh This book is a visual feast for anyone who appreciates art and history. You will be amazed by the beauty, detail, and diversity of these masterpieces, and gain a deeper understanding of their significance and relevance.

This study of the ways in which Flemish painting between 1550 and 1650 reflected the burgeoning capitalism of Antwerp, focuses not only on the market-scene paintings, but also on the interaction between painters and markets as it was influenced by merchants, governments and consumers.