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The Search for the Ancient Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tatum, James, PUBLISHER: Johns Hopkins University Press, In The Search for the Ancient Novel Tatum brings ong>toong>gether a distinguished group of scholars ong>toong> examine every aspect of ancient Greek and Roman novelists--the recovery of their texts, their reception, ancient and modern, and their place in literary theory and hisong>toong>ry. The contribuong>toong>rs explore subjects ranging from antiquity ong>toong> the present, from the anonymous authors of Apollonius King of Tyre and The Apochryphal Acts of Peter ong>toong> Tasso, Cervantes, and Rabelais, from Lucian, Heliodorus, and Petronius ong>toong> Chrtien de Troye and Samuel Richardson.

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: de Silva, Padmasiri / Hick, John, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, An Introduction ong>toong> Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction ong>toong> the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behavior, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on "emotional intelligence" and its relationship with Buddhism has been added. Acquista Ora

Peasants and Imperial Rule: Agriculture and Agrarian Society

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charlesworth, Neil, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This book is a detailed hisong>toong>rical study of agriculture and agrarian society in a major province of British India, the Bombay presidency. Its objective is ong>toong> examine the impact of British rule on the Indian peasantry, and the changes it brought. Among the specific issues discussed by the author are the development of the British land revenue system, the pattern of expansion in commercial agriculture and the consequences in terms of ownership and organisation of land and agrarian social structure. Dr Charlesworth goes on ong>toong> look at the role of government policy, the nature of peasant protest movements and the effects of the interwar depression. He concludes that significant long-term economic and social change did occur but that the highly 'differential' pattern ong>toong> commercialisation prevented any structural transformation in the peasant economy and society.

Season of the Witch: Border Lines, Marginal Notes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffin, Gail B., PUBLISHER: Trilogy Publications, In Season of the Witch, feminist professor Gail Griffin explores the landscape of the late 20th century as she examines subjects ranging from the significance of the Beatles, Moong>toong>wn and the Wizard of Oz, ong>toong> defenses of feminism, multiculturalism and political correctness. She also reflects deeply throughout on the art and philosophy of teaching. With penetrating insight she dives inong>toong> the treacherous waters of teaching African American literature ong>toong> white students, looking for places where real contact might be made. In recounting classroom dramas, both tension-filled and triumphant, she paints a picture of a woman willing ong>toong> take risks ong>toong> transcend differences, and open her students' minds ong>toong> new possibilities.

The Rottweiler Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elsden, Judy / Elsden, Larry, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, This contemporary view focuses on the temperament of the Rottweiler and the importance of understanding how its mind works. Drawing on thirty years of experience in the breed, the authors provide a complete guide ong>toong> character and behavior traits and illustrate the correct way ong>toong> rear, train, and show the dog.

A Natural History of Nature Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stewart, Frank, PUBLISHER: Island Press, "A Natural Hisong>toong>ry of Nature Writing" is a penetrating overview of the origins and development of a uniquely American literature. Essayist and poet Frank Stewart describes in rich and compelling prose the lives and works of the most prominent American nature writers of the19th and 20th centuries, including: Henry D. Thoreau, the father of American nature writing. John Burroughs, a schoolteacher and failed businessman who found his calling as a writer and elevated the nature essay ong>toong> a loved and respected literary form. John Muir, founder of Sierra Club, who celebrated the wilderness of the Far West as few before him had. Aldo Leopold, a Forest Service employee and scholar who extended our moral responsibility ong>toong> include all animals and plants. Rachel Carson, a scientist who raised the consciousness of the nation by revealing the catastrophic effects of human intervention on the Earth's living systems. Edward Abbey, an outspoken activist who charted the boundaries of ecological responsibility and pushed these boundaries ong>toong> political extremes. Stewart highlights the controversies ignited by the powerful and eloquent prose of these and other writers with their expansive - and often strongly political - points of view. Combining a deeply-felt sense of wonder at the beauty surrounding us with a rare ability ong>toong> capture and explain the meaning of that beauty, nature writers have had a profound effect on American culture and politics. "A Natural Hisong>toong>ry of Nature Writing" is an insightful examination of an important body of American literature.

The End of Empire and the Making of Malaya

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harper, T. N., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This is the first general social and political hisong>toong>ry of Malaya. Focusing on the years ong>toong> , the last years of British rule and the achievement of independence, it embraces a wealth of social, economic and cultural, as well as political themes. It contains new research on the impact of the Second World War in Malaya, the origins and course of the Communist Emergency, and the response of Malaya's various ethnic communities ong>toong> nationalism and social change. A concluding chapter takes these themes forward inong>toong> the s ong>toong> shed new light on the emergence of this important Southeast Asian nation.

Art in Europe: From the Vandals to the Avant-Garde

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bonafoux, Pascal, PUBLISHER: Assouline, You will join Velazquez in Venice as he examines paintings by Titian and Tinong>toong>retong>toong> on the advice of Rubens. You will meet Liszt, a Hungarian pianist who encounters Chopin and Berlioz in the Salons of Paris. You will understand the hidden meaning of popular subjects such as "Saint George and the Dragon, " the importance of Florentine art patrons in the 15th century, and the beginning of new movements such as Art Nouveau or Cubism. A list of the 300 most important museums with addresses and descriptions of their collections will give you direct access ong>toong> the artworks and help you plan trips ong>toong> Europe that are immersed in culture.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Performance Appraisals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Margrave, Adele / Gorden, Robert, PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam, For managers and small business owners, this book is a practical guide ong>toong> preparing and presenting performance reviews. It discusses the primary types of appraisals, how you can make sure your program is within the law, and provides useful information on how ong>toong> approach ong>toong>uchy subjects. Small business owners will find instructions on how ong>toong> set up a program, what training resources are available, and where ong>toong> find the latest information on state and federal laws.

Studies on Greek Americans

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kourvetaris, George, PUBLISHER: East European Monographs, In this third volume of the author's scholarly work, twenty fives articles address ong>toong>pics important ong>toong> Greek society, culture, and politics, such as ethnicity; prejudice; ethnonationalism; civil military relations; class consciousness; and the Olympic Games. The author stresses his methods, theories, and findings, and introduction of the volume the concepts and the nature of organization and social organizations are clarified.

Computers and the Collaborative Experience of Learning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crook, Charles / Cook, Charles, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Charles Cook examines the impact of new technology on educational practice. He takes as his central theme the sociocultural nature of education and the importance of the various interactions made possible by new technology. This book presents a thorough and thoughtful contribution ong>toong> the pedagogical and psychological implications of new technology which will be valuable ong>toong> psychologists studying development, group processes and education, as well as all those involved in the use of computers in education.

Nature & Culture in the Andes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gade, Daniel W., PUBLISHER: University of Wisconsin Press, Nature and Culture in the Andes reveals the intimate and unexpected relationships of plants, animals, and people in western South America. Throughout his quest ong>toong> understand this geographically diverse region Daniel Gade integrates the imagination of an expert geographer with the research skills of a natural and cultural hisong>toong>rian. He presents a holistic vision of the Andes, and of the world, that broadens the perspective achieved solely by objective scientific methods of inquiry.1

Culture Signs Nature - Essays in Semiotic Anthropology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Van Den Broek, Gerard J., PUBLISHER: Lulu.com, "Culture Signs Nature" presents a number of essays about the relationship between humans and nature, ranging from birdnames ong>toong> the mythology around Saint Hubert, and from fly-fishing ong>toong> the signs and sigils used by medieval alchemists. It also shows us the special abilities of material objects, which, when used as cognitive vehicles, allow people ong>toong> switch from one cultural domain ong>toong> another. Acquista Ora

Goethe's Way of Science

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Seamon, David / Zajonc, Arthur, PUBLISHER: State University of New York Press, Though best known for his superlative poetry and plays, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe () also produced a sizable body of scientific work that focused on such diverse ong>toong>pics as plants, color, clouds, weather, and geology. Goethe's way of science is highly unusual because it seeks ong>toong> draw ong>toong>gether the intuitive awareness of art with the rigorous observation and thinking of science. Written by major scholars and practitioners of Goethean science ong>toong>day, this book considers the philosophical foundations of Goethe's approach and applies the method ong>toong> the real world of nature, including studies of plants, animals, and the movement of water. Part I discusses the philosophical foundations of the approach and clarifies its epistemology and methodology; Part II applies the method ong>toong> the real world of nature; and Part III examines the future of Goethean science and emphasizes its great value for better understanding and caring for the natural environment.

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, hisong>toong>rically-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 ong>toong> explore this matter both broadly and deeply. Introductions ong>toong> 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 ong>toong> key points ong>toong> be encountered. Hailed by reviewers for its clarity and rigor, Wartenberg's THE NATURE OF ART offers a lively and engaging introduction ong>toong> the philosophy of art.

Egg

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Soutter-Perrot, Andrienne / Benedict, Kitty, PUBLISHER: Creative Education, What is soil made of? How do gnats walk on ceilings? Beginning readers will find the answers ong>toong> these questions and many more in the My First Nature Books series. Each colorful title is designed ong>toong> encourage a child's curiosity about the world around us. The text is engagingly simple and there's a charming illustration on each page -- a perfect introduction ong>toong> nature for young readers.

Expert Guide to Pain Management:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCarberg, Bill H. / Passik, Steven, PH.D., PUBLISHER: American College of Physicians, A comprehensive and practical reference on the assessment of acute and chronic pain, this is an authoritative and practical guide ong>toong> the safe and effective management of pain. The concisely written text addresses the nature of pain, the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pain, the psychological aspects of chronic pain, and the psychosocial facong>toong>rs in chronic pain patients. Geared ong>toong> clinicians in all disciplines, the chapters in this book, written by leading experts, explain the most useful diagnostic tests, describe the entire spectrum of pain syndromes, and discuss all currently available drugs and other treatment options. Some of the chapters included are: Chronic Pain as Disease, Headache, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic Pain, and Addiction in Pain Management.

Planning Design Engineering Sys CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dandy, G. C. / Dandy / Warner, R., PUBLISHER: Spons Architecture Price Book, This comprehensive introduction ong>toong> the scope and nature of engineering offers students a commonsense approach ong>toong> the solution of engineering problems. Case studies and real-world examples are used ong>toong> illustrate the role of the engineer, the type of work involved and the methodology employed in engineering practice.

Sacred Violence: African Christians and Sectarian Hatred in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shaw, Brent D., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, One route ong>toong> understanding the nature of specifically religious violence is the study of past conflicts. Distinguished ancient hisong>toong>rian Brent D. Shaw provides a new analysis of the intense sectarian battles between the Catholic and Donatist churches of North Africa in late antiquity, in which Augustine played a central role as Bishop of Hippo. The development and deployment of images of hatred, including that of the heretic, the pagan, and the Jew, and the modes by which these were most effectively employed, including the oral world of the sermon, were critical ong>toong> promoting acts of violence. Shaw explores how the emerging ecclesiastical structures of the Christian church, on one side, and those of the Roman imperial state, on the other, interacted ong>toong> repress or excite violent action. Finally, the meaning and construction of the acts themselves, including the Western idea of suicide, are shown ong>toong> emerge from the conflict itself. Acquista Ora

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The ong>lecturesong> in this volume witness the importance of the meeting between the university of the learned and the university of the poor. From them a deep understanding of true discipleship emerges.

The Devil's Party: Critical Counter-Interpretations of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawkins, Harriett, PUBLISHER: Clarendon Press, This survey of past and present controversies about Shakespearian drama asks about the question: Do the plays hold a mirror up ong>toong> nature? If so, what is the nature of the "nature" reflected in plays as different as Hamlet and As You Like It?K Is the poet on the side of the angels or, in fact, "of the devil's party" in a play like Richard III? Are Hamlet and Cleopatra more ong>toong> be morally censured than pitied or admired? How seriously should we take the comedies? Rather than attempting ong>toong> answer these questions, the author here explains why it is that the plays remain open ong>toong> critical debate. She concludes that Shakespearian drama provides us with the most artistic challenges ong>toong> any one-sided account of the ways of the wold it reflects and for this reason, for students and teachers, and for acong>toong>rs and audiences alike, its impact is ultimately liberating.

Organizations and Technical Change: Strategy, Objectives and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Preece, David A. / Preece, David / Preece, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning Emea, Based on Managing the Adoption of New Technology David Preece extends the study ong>toong> assess the nature of technology strategy and the way it impacts on organizational change. It describes key management techniques needed for effective adoption of technology covering: * the development of strategy * the implementation of objectives * the importance of employee involvement Four case studies examine in detail a variety of managemnet approaches and show adoption of technology and the issues involved have changed since the 's. This book is essential reading for students and researchers in technology management and related areas.

A Dictionary of the Bible: Volume V: Supplement -- Articles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hastings, James, PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, For over a century the ten-volume Dictionary of the Bible has been the definitive reference. "It is a Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments, ong>toong>gether with the Old Testament Apocrypha, according ong>toong> the Authorized and Revised English Versions, and with constant reference ong>toong> the original ong>toong>ngues.... Articles have been written on the names of all Persons and Places, on the Antiquities and Archaeology of the Bible, on its Ethnology, Geology, and Natural Hisong>toong>ry, on Biblical Theology and Ethic, and even on the obsolete or archaic words occurring in the English Versions." James Hastings () was a distinguished scholar and pasong>toong>r. He was founder and ediong>toong>r of the Exposiong>toong>ry Times and is also well known for editing the Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, the Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, and the Dictionary of the Aposong>toong>lic Church.

Trancing the Witch's Wheel Trancing the Witch's Wheel: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galenorn, Yasmine, PUBLISHER: Llewellyn Publications, This book guides you through the cycles of the Pagan year. Twenty intricate and beautiful guided meditations lead you inong>toong> the very heart of the seasons, the elements and the nature of the Divine. Meet the Wind and the Queen of Air; stand watch as the Sun King is reborn on Yuletide day; cross the barren lava fields with Pele, and learn ong>toong> shapeshift like Gwion in his flight from Cerridwen.

The British Campaign in France and Flanders

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doyle, Arthur Conan, PUBLISHER: University Press of the Pacific, CONTENTS: January ong>toong> July The Battle of the Somme Attack of the Seventh and Eight Corps on Gommecourt, Serre, and Beaumont Hamel Attack of the Tenth and Third Corps, July The Attack of the Fifteenth and Thirteenth Corps, July From July 2 ong>toong> July The Breaking of the Second Line. July July 14 ong>toong> July 31 The Operations of Gough's Army upon the Northern Flank up ong>toong> September 15 August 1 ong>toong> September 15 Breaking the Third Line, September 15 From September 15 ong>toong> the Battle of the Ancre The Gaining of the Thiepval Ridge The Battle of the Ancre. November

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