Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson is the winner of the 2009 Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize and the 2023 Tom Collins Poetry Prize and was shortlisted for the Tom Collins Poetry Prize in 2007."An x-ray poet, looking beneath and beyond appearance to the reality...Powerful and disturbing...Yet atonement is here as well...This is clarion call poetry, with all its evocative and gritty language." - Ian Keast, Studio."Combines serious social concern with keen perception of both the beauty and the ugliness of the physical world, all presented in a masterfully controlled formal context." - Sarah Day and Tim Thorne, Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize. "A well-crafted, tactile poem, that gallops with 'the tides of conflict ebb and roar'; 'And every local skirmish has its long / Significance in legends of the deep'; it speaks of 'The ruthless sunlight'; ... 'the river's ripples with fragile fire.' - Pain is felt throughout this poem until it reaches a surprising, poignant end." - Rose Van Son, Tom Collins Poetry Prize."Spoke for generations...finely built, full of pathos." - Peter Bibby, Tom Collins Poetry Prize. The Wounds of Faith is Michael Robinson's third collection of poetry. His previous books are The Tiger in the Vineyard (2015) and The Music of the Streets (2017). A special issue of Studio journal devoted to his work, The Quiet Fire, was published in 2023.

Considered one of the most important figures in German art of the nineteenth century, Caspar David Friedrich is best known for his dramatic and emotional paintings, which often feature contemplative figures, sweeping landscapes, and an emphasis on the sublime and the spiritual. This book takes a chronological approach to Friedrich’s career, beginning with his early years producing traditional religious and historical scenes. It explores his innovative use of light and color, and his unprecedented treatment of the landscape as a living, dynamic entity, rather than simply as a backdrop or setting for other subjects. The beautifully reproduced works and details in this volume help readers appreciate the astounding qualities of Friedrich’s works: his palette of muted, atmospheric colors; swirling clouds, dramatic mountains, and turbulent seas; and subtle changes in light and shadow that occur throughout the day. Readers will come away with a renewed appreciation for Friedrich’s portrayals of the natural world and the unique and provocatively emotive qualities of his work.

William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions. William Morris Masterpieces of Art offers a survey of his life and work alongside some of his finest decorative work.

The rise of the Art Nouveau style across Continental Europe and the US in all forms of art was remarkable and is explored in this beautifully illustrated book. Discussing the movement first as a whole, then from the angle of the graphic arts and finally as manifested in the fine arts, it focuses on the style in two dimensions. From the work of well-known figures such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Gaudí and Tiffany to beautiful posters and illustrations advertising everything from coffee to costumes, and even including an exploration of the links to Synthetism and Symbolism among other movements, the book is a treat from start to finish.

This book contains a statistical record of every Albanian Football League top division game played from 1930 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for the 2nd division are also included. Results and some statistics for the Albanian Cup's final stages are contained too.

A statistical record of football in Yugoslavia which contain every top division result and final table from inception to the dissolution of the state in 1992. Second Division tables are included for operational years along with results of the Yugoslav Cup 1923-1992 for the quarter-final stage onwards plus line-ups and stats for the Finals.

This statistical record features the results and final tables of every Scottish Football League, Scottish Premier League and Scottish Professional Football League game played between 1973 and 2022. Also includes Scottish F.A. Cup results for the Semi-final stage onwards during these years and lists of top goal scorers.

A statistical record of football in West Germany which includes results of every top division Bundesliga game 1963-1991 and final tables. Also includes final tables for regional leagues from 1945-1974 and Bundesliga 2 from 1974-1991 plus four rounds of results of the German Cup 1952-1991 plus team line-ups and scorers for the Final itself.

Woodblock printing is a traditional artistic medium in Japan most renowned for its use in ukiyo-e or 'floating world' prints. Both moving and mesmerising, this medium captures scenes with considerable atmosphere and vibrancy whether it be crashing waves, autumn leaves or serene waterfalls. Beginning with a fresh and thoughtful introduction to Japanese woodblock art, Japanese Woodblocks Masterpieces of Art goes on to showcase key works by artists such as Katsuhika Hokusai and Ando Hiroshige.

With a focus on mental illness, Shell-shocked British Army veterans in Ireland provides the first in-depth investigation of disabled Great War veterans in Ireland. The book is a result of five years of researching previously untouched archival sources including psychiatric records of former patients otherwise closed to the public. The remit of the work contributes to various historiographical fields including disability history, the social history of medicine, the cultural history of modern war, the history of psychiatry and Irish studies. It also seeks to extend the scope of the First World War with an emphasis on how war-induced disability and trauma continued to affect large numbers of ex-servicemen beyond the official cessation of the conflict.

This book contains a statistical record of every game played in the League of Ireland initially the Free State Football League) from 1921 to 2021. Includes charts listing all match results for the top 2 divisions, final seasons' tables and also FAI Cup results and statistics of final stages for each year too.

This book contains a statistical record of every Serie A game played from 1898 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for Serie B are also included. Results and some statistics for the Italian Cup's final stages are contained too.

This book contains a statistical record of every Spanish Liga 1 game played from 1928 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for Liga 2 are also included. Results and some statistics for the Spanish Cup's final stages are contained too.

Arguably the greatest artist of the Baroque period, Peter Paul Rubens was an accomplished painter and draughtsman, as well as a valued diplomat. This accessible examination of his life and work looks at every aspect of Rubens’s oeuvre; from his commissioned portraits of royalty and the nobility to his magnificent representations of ancient myths, Biblical stories, and historical events. This incisive biography traces his life as a student in Venice, where he encountered the works of Titian and Tintoretto, the establishment of his studio in Antwerp, and the lucrative patronages of Marie de Medici and Phillip IV. Full page reproductions of Rubens’s work communicate his energetic and dynamic style, along with his masterful use of color and sensuous depictions of the human body.

This book contains a statistical record of every English Football LeagueFA Premier League game played from 1958 to 2020 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Results and some statistics for the FA Cup's final stages are contained too.

With a focus on mental illness, Shell-shocked British Army veterans in Ireland provides the first in-depth investigation of disabled Great War veterans in Ireland. The book is a result of five years of researching previously untouched archival sources including psychiatric records of former patients otherwise closed to the public. The remit of the work contributes to various historiographical fields including disability history, the social history of medicine, the cultural history of modern war, the history of psychiatry and Irish studies. It also seeks to extend the scope of the First World War with an emphasis on how war-induced disability and trauma continued to affect large numbers of ex-servicemen beyond the official cessation of the conflict.

April helped save the world from annihilation, but her story takes her away from her homeworld when her memory is wiped and she's forced to join a team that serves a dictator in his attempts to change history. They must work together to re-discover who they are and stop him from enacting the final phase of his plan.

Le Corbusier undoubtedly echoed the feelings of many when he said, 'Let me say how I love Barcelona, an admirable city, a live, intense city', and now even more people will discover the wonders of Barcelona through this new photographic book. Divided into sections, this book showcases the different areas of the city to bring you a complete picture of this diverse place. Covering Waterfront, The Old Town, Boomtown Barcelona, Southern & Western Barcelona and Northern & Eastern Barcelona, you’ll be taken to truly unmissable parts of the city, as well as lesser-known places that you are sure to fall in love with too. Stunning photos featuring the extraordinary architecture of Gaudí, including Parc Güell, through to the sparkling waters of Port Vell and the city's beaches, open up an incredible city for all to enjoy.