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Fairy Tales and Society: Illusion, Allusion, and Paradigm

Fairy Tales and Society: Illusion, Allusion, and Paradigm

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bottigheimer, Ruth B., PUBLISHER: University of Pennsylvania Press, This collection of exemplary essays by internationally recognized scholars examines the fairy tale from historical, folkloristic, literary, and psychoanalytical points of view. For generations of children and adults, fairy tales have encapsulated social values, often through the use of fixed characters and situations, to a far greater extent than any other oral or literary form. In many societies, fairy tales function as a paradigm both for understanding society and for developing individual behavior and personality.A few of the topics covered in this volume: oral narration in contemporary society; madness and cure in the " Nights"; the female voice in folklore and fairy tale; change in narrative form; tests, tasks, and trials in the Grimms' fairy tales; and folklorists as agents of nationalism. The subject of methodology is discussed by Torborg Lundell, Stven Swann Jones, Hans-Jorg Uther, and Anna Tavis.

Voices

Voices

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Garber, Anne, PUBLISHER: KQ Publishing, Voices is a relentlessly intense psychological thriller set in Orlando and the small town of St. Cloud. Detectives are baffled when they find women of questionable character strangled and bearing an identical "signature" -- X's over their mouths and eyes and a rope around their necks held in place by a clothespin. Evidence points to two brothers, but not until the final pages is the reader certain of the killer's identity. Anyone fascinated by mystery, abnormal psychology and mental illness, will find this novel enthralling. "Voices is, undoubtedly, the best whodonit book on the market. This novel kept me on the edge of my seat. What a great story". "Move over Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Anne Garber is the best whodunit novelist ever Voices has it all; suspense, questionable suspects, numerous motives, continuous action. It's great.

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Yamaha MG 206 C + Reverbero Sony DPS-R7

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Scarpine neonato blu marca Mayoral taglia 18-nuove

Scarpine neonato blu marca Mayoral taglia 18-nuove

Scarpine per neonato marca Mayoral “Newborn” con tessuto esterno in colore blu trapuntato e rinforzi al tallone, al puntale e ai fori dei lacci. Rivestimento tomaia e suola interna in tessuto bianco a points blu e apertura anteriore con lacci. Striscia bianca di rinforzo in gomma nella parte finale della tomaia. Suola in tessuto con tasselli in gomma antiscivolo. Le scarpine sono presentate in una deliziosa confezione regalo e non sono state mai calzate, pertanto sono da considerarsi nuove come acquistate in negozio. Taglia: 18.- Prezzo richiesto euro 15 + spese di spedizione da Merano (BZ). Oltre a questo articolo ho in vendita, nello stesso sito, altre calzature e diversi capi d'abbigliamento per bambino/bambina – nuovi/usati. Per chi volesse fare acquisti numerosi o in blocco beneficerà di sconti e/o di spedizione gratuita. Sono a disposizione per qualsiasi informazione

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Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult

Endocrinology Subspecialty Consult

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Henderson, Katherine E. / Baranski, Thomas J. / Bickel, Perry E., PUBLISHER: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Written by Washington University residents, fellows, and endocrine faculty, this handbook is ideal for students, housestaff, and fellows involved in inpatient and outpatient endocrinology consults. It presents practical approaches to endocrine disorders commonly seen in consultation, with emphasis on key components of evaluation and treatment. This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment, and drug dosing. New chapters cover obesity, vitamin D deficiency, autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes, and endocrine disorders in HIV/AIDS. Key points are bulleted for easy reference and clinical pearls are highlighted in bold-faced type. The Washington Manual is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

Scarpine neonato blu marca Mayoral taglia 18-nuove

Scarpine neonato blu marca Mayoral taglia 18-nuove

Scarpine per neonato marca Mayoral-Newborn con tessuto esterno in colore blu trapuntato e rinforzi al tallone, al puntale e ai fori dei lacci. Rivestimento tomaia e suola interna in tessuto bianco a points blu e apertura anteriore con lacci. Striscia bianca di rinforzo in gomma nella parte finale della tomaia. Suola in tessuto con tasselli in gomma antiscivolo. Le scarpine sono presentate in una deliziosa confezione regalo e non sono state mai calzate, pertanto sono da considerarsi nuove come acquistate in negozio. Taglia: 18.- Prezzo richiesto euro 15 + spese di spedizione da Merano (BZ). Oltre a questo articolo ho in vendita, nello stesso sito, altre calzature e diversi capi d'abbigliamento per bambino/bambina â€" nuovi/usati. Per chi volesse fare acquisti numerosi o in blocco beneficerà di sconti e/o di spedizione gratuita. Sono a disposizione per qualsiasi informazione

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The Nature of Art

The Nature of Art

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wartenberg, Thomas E., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Intended for aesthetics courses in philosophy departments, or philosophy of art and critical aesthetic theory courses in art departments, THE NATURE OF ART is a collection of 28 seminal, historically-organized readings that are focused on a basic philosophical question: What is Art? Including writings from the Western tradition as well as non-Western, minority, and feminist writings, this volume provides students with a rich set of resources to explore this matter both broadly and deeply. Introductions to each reading situate the selection amidst each respective thinker's body of work and the greater philosophical context in which the remarks arose. Reading questions for each reading draw students' attention to key points to be encountered. Hailed by reviewers for its clarity and rigor, Wartenberg's THE NATURE OF ART offers a lively and engaging introduction to the philosophy of art.

Figura Marvel Select Action Figure Unmasked Wolverine 18 cm

Figura Marvel Select Action Figure Unmasked Wolverine 18 cm

Presentando un fantastico introito sulla X-Men supereroe Wolverine! La figura si trova circa 18 cm di altezza ed dotato di base e pi punti di articolazione in una confezione blister.Presenting a fantastic take on the X-Men Superhero Wolverine! The figure stands approx. 18 cm tall and comes with base and multiple points of articulation in a blister card packaging. Codice a Barre / EAN Barcode: Produttore/ Manufacturer: DIAMOND SELECT Genere prodotto / Theme: Informazioni sull'acquisto: Ogni prodotto e' nuovo e corredato di confezione originale del produttore. In caso di acquisti multipli pagherete una sola spedizione. Per qualsiasi domanda siamo a vostra disposizione allo . Purchase details: Every article comes in original manufacturer box. We can offer discount in case of multiple items purchase. Feel free to contact us by mail or phone us at (+.

The Good Father

The Good Father

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chamberlain, Diane, PUBLISHER: Mira Books, "A beloved daughter. A devastating choice. And now there's no going back. " Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing diapers and worrying about keeping food on the table. But he's never regretted his decision. Bella is the light of his life. The reason behind every move he makes.And so far, she is fed. Cared for. Safe. But when Travis loses his construction job and his home, the security he's worked so hard to create for Bella begins to crumble.... Then a miracle. A job in Raleigh has the power to turn their fortunes around. It has to. But when Travis arrives in Raleigh, there is no job, only an offer to participate in a onetime criminal act that promises quick money and no repercussions. With nowhere else to turn, Travis must make another choice for his daughter's sake.

Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Plants

Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Plants

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nutman, P. S., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, A synthesis of current knowledge on the fixation of nitrogen by systems involving plants, especially legumes, and micro-organisms. Such associations utilise nitrogen from the atmosphere to make amino acids and proteins, and are of primary importance in providing a large part of the nitrogen compounds needed to sustain life. This volume underlines, and in some respects quantifies for the first time, their importance in both natural and agricultural habitats. The text is divided into parts dealing with genetic aspects, legume inoculants, field assessment, the effect of the environment and with fixation in non-leguminous symbioses. The final chapter is devoted to more controversial aspects of recent work. This volume complements Volume 6 in the series, Nitrogen Fixation by Free-living Micro-organisms. Together they provide valuable source material in wide-ranging fields of research and starting points for future work on nitrogen fixation.

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Morgentaler: The Doctor Who Couldn't Turn Away

Morgentaler: The Doctor Who Couldn't Turn Away

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pelrine, Eleanor Wright, PUBLISHER: Goodread Biographies, Henry Morgentaler has long been a figure of controversy: his initial decision to establish an abortion clinic in Montreal challenged Canadian law, leading to several trials and a jail sentence--and finally to changes in the law itself. What kind of person is Henry Morgentaler? Why did he choose to defy the laws of the land? Was it idealism? Desire for fame, money, martyrdom? Eleanor Wright Pelrine searches Henry Morgentaler's life for answers. Born in Poland, condemned to a death camp by the Nazis, he managed to survive the Second World War and immigrate to Canada as a young man. She describes his medical practice in a low-income Montreal neighbourhood, and the circumstances that led him to found an abortion clinic there. Finally, she chronicles the decade-long battles that ensued between Morgentaler and law-enforcement authorities. "Morgentaler: The Doctor Who Couldn't Turn Away" is a fascinating account of the difficult life and unending struggles of one of Canada's most controversial figures.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: A True-Life Legal Drama

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: A True-Life Legal Drama

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Everidge, D. Corbett, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, Innocent until proven guilty or guilty until proven innocent? D. Corbett Everidge cannot vote, own a firearm, or hold public office: he is a convicted felon. But did he actually commit the crime? In this true-life legal drama, former magistrate D. Corbett Everidge chronicles the events of the summer of and the ensuing criminal trial that led to a felony conviction and the end of his criminal justice career. He then asks you to assess the evidence and make your own reasonable decision about whether he is, indeed, innocent or guilty as charged. Everidge gives personal insight into his career and background to illustrate that guilt in a complex society is not always a matter of black and white. He also challenges many beliefs regarding the modern criminal justice system in the United States, effectively drawing a line between the theoretical and the actual. Ultimately, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" is an intriguing literary criminal trial in which you decide the outcome. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, what is your verdict?

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Warriors and Scribes: Essays in the History and Politics of

Warriors and Scribes: Essays in the History and Politics of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunkerley, James, PUBLISHER: Verso, Warriors and Scribes opens and closes using the prism of biography to question the framing of Latin American political life from both a northern, Cold War perspective and from the trivializations of postmodernism. An investigation of Jorge Castaneda's Utopia Disarmed reveals that Latin American politics are eminently transformable beyond the failed nostrums of multilateral organizations and collapsed dictatorships of the s. In surveying regional relations with the USA since , and a taking a wry look at Hollywood's treatment of Central America under Reagan, Dunkerley points out that Anglo-America has possessed neither a uniform imperialist vocation nor the consistent capacity to impose it. Two pieces written in the late s -- a reappraisal of Latin American Studies since the Cuban Revolution and a survey of the contemporary politics of Bolivia -- reflect the author's concerns with a place that was "American" for half a millennium before "Americanization through globalization" became a watchword.

Society in Space: Colonialism, Nationalism and Post-Colonial

Society in Space: Colonialism, Nationalism and Post-Colonial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Perera, Nihal, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, "Society and Space" traces the historical construction of social space in Sri Lanka. Utilizing a world-systems perspective, landscape interpretation, and theories of colonial architecture and urbanism, Nihal Perera looks at colonized, decolonized, and postcolonial Sri Lanka through the lens of successive spatial transformations. The author skillfully reveals the importance of construction, occupation, and the fashioning of territories, urban landscapes, and built forms, pointing out the interconnections and meanings of these spatial aspects as part of changing political, economic, and cultural systems.This book treats space and the built environment of Sri Lanka's place in the world system at different points in history. Yet, it also maintains an awareness of specific issues of local politics and culture. Writing from a position in the "postcolonial periphery," Perera argues that the politics governing the construction of space and spatial structures is of primary importance for those seeking to understand a particular society and culture.

Education of a Wandering Man

Education of a Wandering Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: L'Amour, Louis, PUBLISHER: Bantam, From his decision to leave school at fifteen to roam the world, to his recollections of life as a hobo on the Southern Pacific Railroad, as a cattle skinner in Texas, as a merchant seaman in Singapore and the West Indies, and as an itinerant bare-knuckled prizefighter across small-town America, here is Louis L'Amour's memoir of his lifelong love affair with learning--from books, from yondering, and from some remarkable men and women--that shaped him as a storyteller and as a man. Like classic L'Amour fiction, "Education of a Wandering Man" mixes authentic frontier drama--such as the author's desperate efforts to survive a sudden two-day trek across the blazing Mojave desert--with true-life characters like Shanghai waterfront toughs, desert prospectors, and cowboys whom Louis L'Amour met while traveling the globe. At last, in his own words, this is a story of a one-of-a-kind life lived to the fullest... a life that inspired the books that will forever enable us to relive our glorious frontier heritage. "From the Paperback edition."

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Dawn of Unity: Guide to a New Prosperity

Dawn of Unity: Guide to a New Prosperity

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Leonard, John B., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Have you ever thought about the meaning of the phrase in Pres. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, where he refers to..".a government of the people, by the people, and for the people,..."? The author believes that our present system - by allowing money to influence the process - is not truly a government by the people; but is rather a government by a wealthy elite, operating primarily for their own benefit. He believes that for a government to truly be "by the people," all people should have equal power, and play an active role in determining government policy. He also believes that this can not come about until the government is freed from all outside influences; particularly the power of wealth. This book proposes two protocols: one to remove the power of money and wealth, and the other, an easy to implement procedure that will put all motivated individuals in control of decision-making processes within all areas of government; from neighborhoods, to cities, to states, and to the nation. Herein is a viable way for all people to obtain governance that truly serves all. That way is through cooperative unity.

Your Purebred Puppy: A Buyer's Guide

Your Purebred Puppy: A Buyer's Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Welton, Michele, PUBLISHER: Owl Books (NY), How to select the right breed of dog for you and your family, locate a good breeder, and choose the very best puppy of the litter. The decision to buy a purebred dog may be made easily, but the question of which breed to buy is more complicated. "Your Purebred Puppy, Second Edition," takes the guesswork out of choosing a dog. Updated to include twenty new breeds, this authoritative guide profiles 200 breeds and varieties of dogs-complete with photographs of each-to help prospective buyers find the one with the physical and behavioral characteristics that will best suit them. Michele Welton explains step by step how to decide on the right breed, locate a reputable breeder, and pick a healthy, good-looking, good-tempered companion. Also provided are simple tests readers can use to determine a puppy's temperament before they buy him and bring him home. Acquiring a dog is a big commitment, requiring time, patience, and money." Your Purebred Puppy, Second Edition, " is the essential guidebook to accompany you on the search for your new pet.

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The Grass Is Always Greener

The Grass Is Always Greener

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Calonita, Jen, PUBLISHER: Poppy Books, How many secrets can one family keep? Amid preparations for Emerald Cove's extravagant Founders Day celebration and their own shared sweet sixteen, Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are longing to break free from the tight constraints that come with being the daughters of a prominent public figure. When Izzie's estranged aunt, Zoe, breezes into town, the already uneasy family dynamic is turned on its head. Izzie's finally found her footing in Emerald Cove by leading the Social Butterflies, her school's prestigious club, and she has no interest in getting to know yet another long-lost family member. But Mira, who's on a mission to try new things and make new friends, is drawn to Izzie's artsy aunt. And when Mira meets a handsome, brooding painter, her entire perspective on life begins to shift. As tensions mount in Emerald Cove, Zoe's laid-back attitude appeals to both girls. But when she offers Izzie the chance of a lifetime, it's time to make a tough decision. What's more important: family or freedom?

Simply Christmas

Simply Christmas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lynxwiler, Christine / Dowd, Pamela / Luttrell, Wanda, PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, Four women face one decision this Christmas: Will they jump into the commercialized rat race or pursue the true meaning of the holiday through a simpler approach? When Maggie seeks a break from the mad holiday rush, her family panics. Can she create Christmas balance, or will her family's antics drive her back to her perfectionistic, take charge ways? - Alone for the first time at Christmas, Lorraine wants only to enjoy the peace. But when the spirit of the season come calling, will she give up her plans to extend goodwill to those in need? - Instead of buying for Christmas, Mary Martha is selling. When a young women responds to her ad for a dining room table, will Mary Martha see the opportunity to help a hurting soul and heal her own in the process? Temporarily out of work, Penny's husband suggests taking Christmas on the road. Can she find anything to celebrate in a cramped RV with two kids, a husband, and not even a wreath? You'll love these witty and poignant stories of faith, hope, and peace at Christmastime.

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The Science Question in Feminism

The Science Question in Feminism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harding, Sandra, PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, Can science, steeped in Western, masculine, bourgeois endeavors, nevertheless be used for emancipatory ends? In this major contribution to the debate over the role gender plays in the scientific enterprise, Sandra Harding pursues that question, challenging the intellectual and social foundations of scientific thought.Harding provides the first comprehensive and critical survey of the feminist science critiques, and examines inquiries into the androcentricism that has endured since the birth of modern science. Harding critiques three epistemological approaches: feminist empiricism, which identifies only bad science as the problem; the feminist standpoint, which holds that women's social experience provides a unique starting point for discovering masculine bias in science; and feminist postmodernism, which disputes the most basic scientific assumptions. She points out the tensions among these stances and the inadequate concepts that inform their analyses, yet maintains that the critical discourse they foster is vital to the quest for a science informed by emancipatory morals and politics. Acquista Ora

Designer Profile: Designers Present Themselves

Designer Profile: Designers Present Themselves

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Birkhauser / Schmidt-Holtz, Rolf, PUBLISHER: Princeton Architectural Press, In today's overcrowded markets, a good product has to stand out. It needs an attractive and innovative design, reflecting the company's commitment to the product. As such it is an important factor in corporate representation, and it is advisable to make use of the expertise of professional designers. Since , Designer Profile has been the bilingual standard work on the contemporary design scene in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Every two years designers active in the fields of industry, trade fair and exhibition building, graphics and multimedia, can introduce themselves, presenting their work and fields of activities. The result is a work of encyclopedic breadth which will offer management decision-makers valuable assistance in obtaining an overview of the capabilities of designers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In addition, it will provide agencies concise information on the spectrum of services offered by potential design partners. For professionals, students, and designers just beginning their career, the book is an excellent analysis of the very latest competitors. A clear and easy-to-use index makes the book an indispensable reference work on contemporary designers in the German-speaking countries.

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Metagame

Metagame

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Landstrom, Sam, PUBLISHER: AmazonEncore, Speculative science fiction at its finest, MetaGame by Sam Landstrom is a a future gamersa (TM) field guide and a philosophical cyberpunk adventure. In this original and disturbingly irreverent prospective world, gaming is more than a diversion a " and gamers are, literally, in it for life. The OverSoul, an enigmatic, unifying force, offers winners points that add up to currency. Reigning champs are given the gift of immortality a " while losers are condemned to aging and death. D_Light is one of the best players in his Family and will do anything to win, even if it means committing murder. When hea (TM)s invited to a MetaGame a " an exclusive, high-stakes competition a " he jumps at the chance. But after the first quest, D_Lighta (TM)s overly ambitious ways brand him a renegade. With a warped sense of freewill that is needed to prevail, D_Light must either kill someone hea (TM)s grown to love a " or lose everything.

Cardiovascular Genetics for Clinicians

Cardiovascular Genetics for Clinicians

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doevendans, P. a. / Wilde, A. A. M. / Doevendans, Pieter A., PUBLISHER: Springer, The first edition of Genetics for Clinicians is a handbook to help decision making in cardiovascular patients with a potentially inherited disease.First of all, the basics of molecular cardiology are introduced, followed by contributions of molecular geneticists and clinical geneticists, to show the disciplines involved in DNA diagnostics. Clinicians from around the globe discuss the relevance of genetics for their field of interest covering atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias. In addition, some rare but relevant connective tissue diseases are covered.In all the chapters the importance of DNA dianostics are categorized. This varies from the notion that a disease is inherited without information on genetics (Category F), to diseases where the exact location of the molecular defect determines the therapy (Category A). This simple classification is provided for the known inherited diseases to help the physician on how to advise and direct the patients. This is not a textbook for geneticists, but a practical guide for clinicians. In addition, the chapters give insight in etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of inherited cardiovascular diseases. Genetics for Clinicians can be read and used in daily practice without extensive knowledge of molecular cardiology.

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Revolving Gridlock

Revolving Gridlock

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brady, David / Volden, Craig, PUBLISHER: Westview Press, Since the elections of and the return of divided government, we are once again hearing a lot of complaints about government gridlock. Here, political scientists David Brady and Craig Volden demonstrate that gridlock is not a product of divided government, party politics, or any of the usual scapegoats. It is, instead, an instrumental part of American government--built into our institutions and sustained by leaders acting rationally not only to achieve set goals but to thwart foolish inadvertencies.Looking at key legislative issues from the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations, the authors clearly and carefully analyze important crux points in lawmaking: the swing votes, the veto, the filibuster. They show that when it comes to government gridlock, it doesn't matter who's in the White House or who's in control of Congress; it's as American as apple pie, and its results may ultimately be as sweet in ensuring system stability and democracy.

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