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John Milton: Selected Prose, New and Revised Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patrides, C. A. / Milton, John, PUBLISHER: University of Missouri Press, Although John Milton is best known for his poems such as "Paradise Lost," his prose works, including "Areopagitica, The Tenure of Kings, and The Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce," are important in their own right. In this selection of Milton's prose, C.A. Patrides presents the best possible texts of complete works in a format designed to enable students to understand Milton the thinker as well as to judge for themselves the achievements of Milton the artist in prose. First published in , C.A. Patrides 's edition of Milton's prose has proved invaluable to students and scholars of Renaissance literature because it includes mostly the complete texts of Milton's prose works. Now, in this new and updated edition, Patrides has revised his introduction and his bibliography to reflect advances in Milton scholarship in the past ten years. In addition, the selections have been expanded to include passages from Milton's theological treatise "De doctrina Christiana."

Movement Plus Music: Activities for Children Ages 3 to 7

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weikart, Phyllis S. / High/Scope, PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning, This expanded and revised book will enable teachers to provide numerous fun-filled opportunities for children ages 3 to 7 years to experience the beauty and creativity of music as they explore various ways to move to musical selections. The eight basic activities in this book provide a variety of options for teachers. Each activity begins with a short description, lists the key experiences in movement involved, and outlines the procedure to follow. In addition, from 3 to 8 suitable musical selections are listed for each activity, with separate directions for leading movements to each selection. All the musical selections for the activities are from the authors Rhythmically Moving music series (recordings 1B4); many of these are presented on the CD included with the book.

Anton Chekhov

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, -- User's guide -- Biography of the short story writer -- List of characters in each story -- Detailed thematic analysis of each short story -- Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each work -- A complete bibliography of the writer's works -- A list of critical works about the short stories covered in the book -- An index of themes and ideas in the author's work

From Brokenness to Community

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vanier, Jean, PUBLISHER: Paulist Press, The lectures 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.

Monet

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milner, Frank, PUBLISHER: Knickerbocker Press, With prints ranging from the s through the s, Claude Manes nearly seventy years of productivity are fully represented to confirm his artistic eminence as one of the founders of Impressionism. A total of sixty works from each stage of his career ore seen in striking prints. A fascinating introduction reveals the Parisian life and Monet's influences, including the Japanese woodblock prints by Hiroshige which led to the design of his own famous garden.

Paradise Lost

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Milton, John, PUBLISHER: Nuvision Publications, Epic poem in blank verse, one of the late works by John Milton, considered by many scholars to be one of the greatest poems of the English language, Paradise Lost tells the biblical story of the fall from grace of Adam and Eve

The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walters, Richard / Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, PUBLISHER: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, Two accompaniment CDs in each package which match the books containing a collection of songs from the musical stage, categorized by voice type. The selections are presented in their authentic settings, excerpted from the original vocal scores.

Letters of a Ticonderoga Farmer: Selections from the

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Panoramas Literarios: Espana

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vetterling, Mary-Ann / Kienzle, Beverly / Mendez-Faith, Teresa, PUBLISHER: Heinle & Heinle Publishers, Designed for upper-level courses, the second edition of PANORAMAS LITERARIOS: ESPA A introduces students to the study of Spanish literature through representative works by major literary figures from the Middle Ages to the present. This anthology places a strong emphasis on literature of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and includes some of the most influential and active writers today. The carefully chosen selections exemplify the genres of narrative, drama, and poetry, as well as the most important literary currents of the period under study. This text is part of a two-volume anthology that can be used separately or in conjunction with its companion volume, PANORAMAS LITERARIOS: AM RICA HISPANA. Acquista Ora

Garden Psalms: God's Gift of Comfort and Abundance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Honor Books, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, The deepest desires of the heart are explored through Psalms that teach us lessons of life from the beauty of a garden... that help us discover the beacon of guidance from a lighthouse... that encourage us to celebrate the wonder of love. The stunning imagery and poetic expressions of the Psalms have inspired and transformed the hearts of countless souls through the centuries. Now Honor Books, the leading publisher of gift devotionals, has added exquisite full-color art and heart-stirring prayers with selections from best-loved Psalms. God has been providing for the daily needs of His children since the Garden of Eden. Readers will find He promises to bless them daily out of His abundance through which they can enjoy the peace and comfort of His presence. Each devotion will give the reader another look at the richness and abundance of living and walking in the will of God.

The Joyful Heart

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nee, Watchman, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Designed for daily reading, this collection of devotional gems from the works of Chinese evangelist Watchman Nee provides inspiration for every day of the year.

Advent and Christmas with Fulton J. Sheen: Daily Scripture

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sheen, Fulton J. / Bauer, Judy, PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications, Beginning with the first day of Advent and continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, these selections from the immortal pen of Fulton J. Sheen encourage readers to explore the essence and promise of the season. Those looking to grow in their prayer life and become more attuned to the joy of Advent and Christmas will find a wonderful guide in this spiritual companion.

The Clark: Selections from the Sterling and Francine Clark

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kern, Steven / Lovett, Jennifer G. / Fernandez, Rafael, PUBLISHER: Hudson Hills Press, Highlights of one of America's great small museums; paintings and sculpture (including masterpieces by the French Impressionists and Americans Cassatt, Homer, Remington, and Saregent), drawings and prints, decorative arts (including masterworks of silver), and illustrated books.

The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume IV: Shapes of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bierce, Ambrose, PUBLISHER: Wildside Press, Volume 4 of the "Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce" (title: "Shapes of Clay") is a facsimile reprint of the 250-copy limited edition of .

Film and the End of Empire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grieveson, Lee / Maccabe, Colin, PUBLISHER: Palgrave MacMillan, In these two volumes of original essays, scholars from around the world address the history of British colonial cinema stretching from the emergence of cinema at the height of imperalism, to moments of decolonization andthe ending of formal imperialism in the post-Second World War.

Children's Literature Review: Excerpts from Reviews,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morad, Debroah, PUBLISHER: Gale Cengage, This illustrated series covers nearly 600 writers and illustrators for children and young adults. Typical entries consist of a listing of major works and award and excerpts from significant reviews and commentaries on the author's or artist's works.

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot

The Illustrated Guide to the Tarot: Interpret the Symbols of the Tarotand Increase Your Understanding of the Cards Kathleen McCormack - Quarto Publishing plc The Tarot is one of the oldest and most intr iguing systems of divination, or fotune-telling. This lavish ly illustrated book displays some of the most beautiful exam ples of Tarot packs from the past, and from around the world. 10 euro + shipping delivery

Prayer for Daybreak and Day's End

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Mary Sue, PUBLISHER: Saint Anthony Messenger Press, Offers a practical structure for daily prayer by borrowing from the ancient Liturgy of the Hours. Each day is divided into Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. Includes selections from the Psalms, Scripture passages, suggestions for integrating the Scripture into daily life, words of wisdom from a spiritual master and a spiritual exercise. All you need to do is turn to the day's date to begin and end your day with prayer

The African-American Bookshelf

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mason, Clifford, PUBLISHER: Citadel Press, Much more than a cursory list of must-reads, The African-American Bookshelf provides sharp political commentary on and meaningful critiques of the classic works on subjects of interest to all Americans -- from politics and sports to the arts, and from cultural trends and civil rights to military history. Author and scholar Clifford Mason explores titles that are obscure and well-known, from the canonical (Booker T. Washington's Up From Slavery) to the radical (David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World). Including books written by authors from the beginning of the country's history to contemporary writers (ranked from #1 to #50 in order of importance), Mason guides the reader through the highlights -- and lowlights -- of America's past. The African-American Bookshelf illustrates the contributions of black men and women to every part of the nation's history. This essential volume belongs in the library of every informed American reader and will appeal to scholars and historians as well as students of history and literature. Acquista Ora

Best Recipes from New England Inns

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Taylor, Sandra, PUBLISHER: Yankee Publishing, Inc., A culinary tour of some of New England's finest kitchens, with 300 recipes from more than 100 country inns. Selections range from simple elegance to gourmet extravaganzas.

Living Words: Language, Lexicography, and the Knowledge

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McArthur, Tom, PUBLISHER: University of Exeter Press, In this unique and entertaining collection of articles, a noted scholar and compiler of key works of reference reflects on the nature of language, the art of lexicography, and the breathtaking developments in communication, the media, and information technology in the late twentieth century. Living Words ranges over three main subjects: language at large, and in particular English, the most widely used language in the history of the world; the art and study of dictionaries and reference science, embracing all past, present, and potential reference materials from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Yellow Pages; and the processes through which communication, information, and knowledge have evolved -- from cave art to the personal computer.

The Quest for Paradise: Visions of Heaven and Eternity in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ashton, John / Whyte, Tom, PUBLISHER: HarperOne, In every culture, in every epoch, human beings have yearned for heaven -- the dwelling place of the gods, mirror of our hopes and desires. Now, in "The Quest for Paradise," renowned scholar John Ashton and his colleague Tom Whyte offer an intriguing look at how we have thought of and envisioned heaven and the afterlife, from the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims, as well as the indigenous peoples of the Americas, Australia, and Africa.Lavishly illustrated with extensive depictions of heaven in art from around the world, and drawing on scriptures, myths, epics, poems, novels, philosophy, and other writings from many cultures, "The Quest for Paradise" illuminates the vast spectrum of beliefs about the world beyond. The book also explores the concept of utopia, or paradise on earth, from the perspective of such diverse thinkers as H.G. Wells, D.H. Lawrence, Margaret Mead, and Aldous Huxley.Ashton and Whyte present a fascinating array of ancient and modern views of heaven. Included are extraordinary inhabitants and geographical features, representing scenes from works such as "The Odyssey," the Bible, the Quran, and the "Sukhavativyuha Sutras," and from the works of writers such as Hesiod, Ovid, Virgil, Dante, Milton, and Yeats, highlighting both the diversity and the universality of reflection on heaven.

The Short Story: The Reality of Artifice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: May, Charles E., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The short story is one of the most difficult types of prose to write and one of the most pleasurable to read. From Boccaccio's Decameron to The Collected Stories of Reynolds Price, Charles May gives us an understanding of the history and structure of this demanding form of fiction. Beginning with a general history of the genre, he moves on to focus on the nineteenth-century when the modern short story began to come into focus. From there he moves on to later nineteenth-century realism and early twentieth-century formalism and finally to the modern renaissance of the form that shows no signs of abating. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading round out the volume.

The Dirt She Ate: Selected and New Poems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pratt, Minnie Bruce, PUBLISHER: University of Pittsburgh Press, Suffused with pain and power, Minnie Bruce Pratt's poetry is as evocative of the swamps and streets of the American south as it is of the emotional lives of those too often forced into the margins of society. Vivid, lush, and intensely honest, these poems capture the rough edges of the world and force us to pay attention. The Dirt She Ate features thirteen new poems as well as selections from Minnie Bruce Pratt's previous collections of poetry -- The Sound of One Fork (); We Say We Love Each Other (); Crime Against Nature ().

The Life of Moses

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morris, Neil, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, Thirteen paintings tell the story of Moses' life, from his discovery as a foundling on the Nile, to his death on Mt. Pisgah over-looking the land of Canaan. Also depicted are the killing of the Egyptian overseer; the flight to Midian and the burning bush; Moses confronting the Pharaoh; the Plagues; the Exodus and the parting of the Red Sea; the manna from heaven; Moses on Mt. Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments; and the golden calf. The book also is enriched by a detailed commentary on each painting. The story that inspired the work is re-told, and symbols and important characters are explained. All in all, a stunning visual introduction to the great themes of the Old Testament as presented in works of art.

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