Here is an important and lavishly beautiful new study of the discovery, appreciation, recognition and selection of fine bronze statuary created during the 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was an era of great social and cultural change in which bronze sculpture managed to capture the evolving spirit of romance, turbulence and excitement. Art Bronzes presents over 1,100 illustrations, 200 in full color, and many pages of carefully researched text with relevant marks, inscriptions, artist signatures, dates, and foundry stamps. Over 450 well-and lesser-known artists in Romantic, Animal,...

'Say it ain't so, Joe?' All manner of nefarious activities are being conducted under the very noses of the authorities, with nary a move made to thwart the evil-doers. Of course, civilian criminal law doesn't enjoy nearly the reach that a prime operative does in the high stakes, cat and mouse, dog eat dog retail jungle of the mystery shopper industry. So when the Mystery Shopper's on the job, no slackers or cheaters are safe. Corruption, crime and just plain slovenliness exist to be rooted out and expunged, making society a better, more habitable place. And only a true expert with the skill...