Lost in Learning: The Art of Discovery

by Eva Koleva Timothy

Lost in The Art of Discovery offers a visually compelling narrative on historical genius and the potential for the same within each of us Learning may well be the most astounding power on earth. It shapes entire civilizations and transforms the world, one individual at a time. Yet, all too often we allow learning to become just a long succession of the three T texts, tests and tedium. Have we lost touch with the wonders of human curiosity, ingenuity and creativity which will ultimately determine the success of our schools, our businesses and society? For those looking to re-connect learning with their life s aspirations, Eva Koleva Timothy s, Lost in Learning is an invitation to embark on the journey of a lifetime. These stunning historical photographs breath new life into The Age of Discovery even as the artist s lens provides an illuminating window into human potential. Genius becomes less a matter of genetics and more about purpose and perspective. Greatness is not a peculiarity of the past; yet, delving into the past, this work reveals the key to a great We, like the celebrated luminares of old, are born creators, explorers and dreamers. This book dramatically illustrates the power of that great potential and the very real opportunity for its realization. So come set sail with Columbus, soar among the heavens with Galileo, dive into drawings of Da Vinci and discover the passion which moved the masters of an age as they lost themselves in the rapture that is true learning.

Genres: Nonfiction

72 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Eva Koleva Timothy grew up in Communist Bulgaria. From the ominous haze of that repressive state, Eva came to cherish the pursuit of personal passion and the artistic freedom to view the world for its possibilities whatever the circumstance.
A Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, Eva is a photographer widely known for her contagious enthusiasm and her vision of art's inherent power to focus, refine and inspire the human spirit. She lives in Newbury, MA with her husband and three children.

from amazon.com

Reviews

[Tenille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring, motivating, and encouraging. I finished the book feeling confident in myself and my own ideas and abilities. But it didn't stop there, the motivation lingered and I have started becoming a better person and following my dreams.

[Donalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautfiul black and white photographs and precise, spare text celebrate history's greatest thinkers and explorers. An ode to learning.