Firesigns

Semiotics concepts from a design perspective, offering the foundation for a coherent theory of graphic design as well as conceptual tools for practicing designers. Graphic design has been an academic discipline since the post-World War II era, but it has yet to develop a coherent theoretical foundation. Instead, it proceeds through styles, genres, and imitation, drawing on sources that range from the Bauhaus to deconstructionism. In FireSigns, Steven Skaggs offers the foundation for a semiotic theory of graphic design, exploring semiotic concepts from design and studio art perspectives and offering useful conceptual tools for practicing designers. Semiotics is the study of signs and significations; graphic design creates visual signs meant to create a certain effect in the mind (a “FireSign”). Skaggs provides a network of explicit concepts and terminology for a practice that has made implicit use of semiotics without knowing it. He offers an overview of the metaphysics of visual perception and the notion of visual entities, and, drawing on the pragmatic semiotics of the philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, looks at visual experience as a product of the action of signs. He introduces three conceptual tools for analyzing works of graphic design—semantic profiles, the functional matrix, and the visual gamut—that allow visual “personality types” to emerge and enable a greater understanding of the range of possibilities for visual elements. Finally, he applies these tools to specific analyses of typography.

Information about the fire signs of the zodiac.

Astrology booklet on the Fire Signs - Leo, Sagittarius, and Aries

Shared in three parts, T K Wallace’s latest volume of short stories and other writings offers a window into the lives of both familiar and new characters facing different challenges and life experiences. Wallace begins with the story of a shipwrecked couple who washes ashore on a Caribbean island already owned and inhabited by a family. There is a ghost story that explores the murderous details surrounding the demise of Conrad Aiken’s parents in Savannah, and a music video shoot script penned for the song, Thunder Road. In the middle section Wallace shares the pilot episode which reveals an idea of how to use genies and wishes to improve humankind. Then a rock and roll romantic comedy about curiously unknown and questionable parentage And the story of two psychoanalysts intent on fulfilling their continuing medical education accreditation. Part three reveals a time travel tale concerning a father and son. Also a comic one act play continuation about a free lance writer, and song lyrics to a new song titled Georgia Dawn. Fire Signs is a collection of heartwarming short stories, personal memories, fictitious tales, stage plays, video scripts, and music videos. Open the front cover to examine the titles inside.

Safety Signs and Signals : The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996: Guidance on Regulations

Set in Portugal at the time of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. Jorge is a student staying on holiday with his uncle in Figueira. His uncle gives shelter to two Spaniards, fugitives from the Portuguese police. If the two men are captured they will be returned to certain death.

Featuring activities to heal your mind, body, and soul, now you can find the perfect way to treat yourself as the stars intended with this astrological self-care guide. It’s time for a little “me” time—powered by the zodiac! By tapping into your sign’s astrological energy and personality, The Astrological Guide to Self-Care brings cosmic relief to everyone with hundreds of relaxing and rejuvenating self-care ideas tailored to your individual zodiac sign. The Astrological Guide to Self-Care provides information on taking care of yourself, the inherent intersection between self-care and astrology, background on the elements, sign-specific self-care guidance, and hundreds of activities tied to the zodiac signs. There’s no better guide to personal growth than the stars! Enjoy a facial if you’re an Aries or spend some time gardening if you’re a Taurus. Sagittarians can satisfy their wanderlust by getting lost in a good book or if you’re a Pisces, treat yourself to a pedicure. With this astrological self-care reference, you will discover the most cosmically compatible pampering routines ever.