The extraordinary story behind Manet's portrait of his only pupil Eva Gonzales, placed within the broader context of women painters of the period Edouard Manet (1832-1883) only ever had one formal pupil, Eva Gonzales (1849-1883). The daughter of a prominent writer, she entered Manet's studio aged 19. He portrayed her the year they met and exhibited the ambitious full-length portrait at the Paris Salon of 1870, at which Gonzales also displayed her own work, for the first time, to positive reviews. The first in a new series of Discover titles, in which a single work of art in the National Gallery's collection is reconsidered from a fresh perspective, this book reveals the extraordinary story behind Manet's portrait by examining it in the context of women's artistic practice in nineteenth-century Paris, Gonzales's development as a professional painter, and Manet's career in 1870. Combining new art historical research with engaging essays on women artists and their representation in visual culture, Discover Manet & Eva Gonzales provides a richly illustrated, in-depth study of Manet's portrait and offers a groundbreaking viewpoint on both artists. Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin June 1-September 18, 2022 The National Gallery, London October 21, 2022-January 15, 2023

A comprehensive presentation of the important collection of Barbizon School painting at the National Gallery, London The significant collection of 19th-century French paintings at the National Gallery, London, includes many important works by artists associated with the Barbizon School. In addition to paintings by Courbet, Millet, and Rousseau, there are over twenty works by Corot, including the monumental Italian Woman, or Woman with Yellow Sleeve (L'Italienne) recently acquired from the estate of Lucian Freud. Works by Corot range from an early oil study made in Italy to late studio landscapes. This meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated volume contains entries that examine all aspects of the paintings, from subject and stylistic significance to physical condition and conservation history. Setting the individual works within a broader context, essays explore the impact of plein-air practice; examine the relationship of the Barbizon School to the academic landscape painters and the Impressionists; and trace the history of the passionate collecting of these pictures in Britain well into the 20th century. Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press

The following investigation provides a profound analysis on the motives that hinder German consumers from shifting to green power vendors. While academic research provides many potential reasons, only a few investigations have so far dealt with internal and external influences on switching behavior as well as actual compliance with theoretical models. In this context, a survey has been undertaken in the Federal State of Mecklenburg-West-Pomerania to analyze the personal relevance of different motives for consumers. Furthermore, the survey also aimed at analyzing the compliance of theoretical criteria, provided by the Norm Activation Model, and the Theory of Planned Behavior in order to see whether respondents intend to switch after all. Therefore, the survey was distributed via the snowball system, and has been completed by 115 respondents, providing data on 77 respondents who still consume conventional power.

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Economy - Environment economics, grade: 1,7, University of Southern Denmark, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide a profound analysis of the motives for the non-switching behavior to green power vendors in Germany. While academic research provides many potential reasons, only a few have concentrated on internal and external influences on switching behavior as well as actual compliance with theoretical models. In this context, a survey has been undertaken in the Federal State of Mecklenburg-West-Pomerania to analyze the personal relevance of different motives for consumers. Furthermore, the survey also aimed at analyzing the compliance of theoretical criteria, provided by the Norm Activation Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior, in order to see whether respondents intent to switch after all. Therefore, the survey was distributed via the snowball system and has been completed by 115 respondents, providing data on 77 respondents who still consume conventional power. Though academic research has identified many potential motives for the switching inertia such as the lack of information, trust, and transparency in the electricity market, the survey at hand only confirmed one significant reason for non-switching. This reason relates to the consumers' perception that green power is quantitatively not sufficient to supply the whole German electricity market.

Ever asked Jesus what he likes best about you?

Jesus longs to speak to your deepest desires. These powerful yearnings for things like love, approval, freedom, belonging, and significance animate our lives and lie at the root of the thorny behaviors we most want to change. Our true desires were designed to be filled in our relationship with Jesus. But most of us never learned how to ask.

Questions for Jesus takes you on the exhilarating adventure of hearing Jesus speak to the deepest places of your heart. Your own desires will surface as the meditations help you enter into the thoughts and feelings of characters in the gospel of Matthew. After watching Jesus touch that person's desire, the book will launch your own heart encounter with with five creative, intimate questions for Jesus, like these: "Jesus, what are you proud of in me today? How am I touching your desire?" "Jesus, what will it be like for you to tell the story of the life you and I have lived together to all of heaven?" "How am I valuable to you? What makes me worth your time and attention?" "So what's it like for you to not be afraid of anything?" "Who do you say that I am, Jesus?" Written by a master of the art of asking, the 52 meditations in Questions for Jesus will help you or your small group add an exhilarating new dimension to your prayer life, and encounter Jesus in profound new ways.

Using this Book Written in a devotional format, Questions for Jesus focuses on the passages in the book of Matthew where Jesus touches an individual's deep desire. The author weaves each scene into a powerful story that brings the bible to life, putting you inside the thoughts and feelings of the characters (Jesus included ) Then, you simply take one of the five desire prayers given for each story and ask Jesus that question.

You'll talk about what Jesus was experiencing in those situations, how he feels about waiting for and preparing for your arrival in heaven, what your meeting there will be like, Jesus' own deep desires, and much more. Talking with Jesus is much easier when you are asking the right questions

With 52 devotional meditations (each with five questions) this book can provide a year's worth of encounters with the goodness of God. Facing pages offer space to journal your answers, and pithy articles spaced throughout the text show you how the heart works, how to create your own desire prayers, ways to overcome obstacles to hearing God speak, etc. A free Questions for Jesus Group Guide is also available, letting you use Questions for Jesus with small groups, leadership teams or churches.

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich BWL - Personal und Organisation, Note: 1,3, Hochschule Harz Hochschule fur angewandte Wissenschaften (Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Eine Sonderumfrage des Informations- und Forschungsinstitutes (IFO) im Oktober 2010 ergab, dass bereits heute 37 Prozent der Unternehmen mittelmassig bis stark vom Fachkraftemangel betroffen sind. Bis zum Jahr 2020 erwarten sogar 71 Prozent der befragten Personalleiter, dass ihr Unternehmen mittel bis stark davon betroffen sein wird. Entsprechend ernst zu nehmen ist die besorgniserregende Entwicklung von teilweise chronizierenden Engpassen in einigen Branchen des nationalen Arbeitsmarktes, sodass allein im Dienstleistungssektor, wie Arbeitsmarktprognosen belegen, bis 2030 eine Lucke von 5 Millionen Fachkraften vorhergesagt wird. Weniger Arbeitskrafte fuhren zu einer Verteuerung des Produktes 'Qualizierte Arbeitskraft' sowie zum Absinken der Produktion von Gutern und Dienstleistungen aufgrund fehlender entsprechend qualizierter Erwerbspersonen und wurde damit die Wettbewerbsfahigkeit Deutschlands auf Dauer in Frage stellen. Diese Aussichten haben nun die Politik aktiviert, sodass bereits zahlreiche politische Programme gegen den aufkommenden Fachkraftemangel erarbeitet wurden, um Wohlstandseinbussen, die die Prognos AG auf 4,6 Billionen Euro im Jahr 2030 beziffert, abzumildern. Trotz der politischen und auch intensiven medialen Prasenz des Themas sind deutsche Arbeitgeber immer noch zogerlich in ihrer Reaktion. Wahrend laut HR-Index 2012 Faktoren wie Arbeitgeberattraktivitat und Rekrutierung infolge der antizipierten Engpasse am Arbeitsmarkt zu den Top-Themen der Personalarbeit gehoren, stehen andere bereichsrelevante Aktionsbereiche, beispielsweise die angepasste Forderung von Frauen, Familien oder alteren Mitarbeitern im Unternehmen, noch immer zu weit unten auf die Prioritatenliste, werden nicht von der Chefetage vorgelebt oder werden ganzlich ignori