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The Style of Paris: Renaissance Origins of the French

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Huppert, George, PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press,..". impressive and challenging reevaluation of the sixteenth-century origins of the Enlightenment." -- Sixteenth Century Journal n his new book, George Huppert introduces the reader to a group of talented young men, some of them teenagers, who were the talk of the town in Renaissance Paris. They called themselves philosophes, they wrote poetry, they studied Greek and mathematics -- and they entertained subversive notions concerning religion and politics. Classically trained, they wrote, nevertheless, in French, so as to reach the widest possible audience. These young radicals fostered a succession of disciples who expressed confidence in the eventual enlightenment of humankind and whose ideas would bear fruit two centuries later.

The Curtain: Witness and Memory in Wartime Holland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schogt, Henry G., PUBLISHER: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, Henry Schogt met his wife, Corrie, in in Amsterdam. Each knew the other had grown up in the Netherlands during World War II, but for years they barely spoke of their experiences. This was true for many people -- the memories were just too painful. Years later, Henry and Corrie began to piece their memories together, to untangle reality from dreams. Their intent was to help others understand what had happened then, and how it influenced and affected not only their lives but those of all who survived. The seven stories in "The Curtain" reveal how two families -- one Jewish, one non-Jewish -- fared in the Netherlands during the German occupation in World War II. Each vignette highlights a specific aspect of life; all show how life changed for everyone, and forever. Four stories are based on the author's memories of his own non-Jewish family: Henry's friendship with a Jewish teenager; the conflict of personal antipathy with the realization that help must be provided; the Schogt parents' determination to do the right thing; the difficulties of coping with an aunt with Nazi sympathies. These are stories about the randomness of survival and the elusive nature of memory. For the Jewish family, three stories drawn from the memories of the author's wife and family demonstrate the bewildering situation of trying to make impossible life-determining decisions when faced with confusing and deceitful decrees. The family must struggle with the luck -- or absence thereof -- of finding refuge when forced from their homes, and with the perplexing inconsistencies of the collaboration of Dutch authorities and police with the Nazis. "The Curtain" emphasizes the difference between the options that were open to non-Jews and Jews in the Netherlands. Non-Jews could freely choose whether to actively resist the Germans, collaborate with the Nazis, or just to do nothing, and try to live a normal life in spite of wartime restrictions. Dutch Jews, on the other hand, did not have a choice -- whatever they did, whatever decisions they made, they were doomed, and it often seemed, when someone survived, just simple luck. A short introduction about the war years and an appendix with a chronology of decrees, events, and statistics, provide background information for this haunting memoir of those disturbing years during the German Occupation in the Netherlands.

Painters of the Cave

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lauber, Patricia, PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society, A strikingly illustrated introduction to the Ice Age peoples of Europe -- Compelling text and vivid illustrations present the story of the Cro-Magnon humans who lived in Europe during Ice Age In this beautifully illustrated book for young readers, Patricia Lauber brings to life the Cro-Magnons of Europe -- the Ice Age hunters and gatherers who were the ancestors of modern humans. Writing with simplicity, clarity, and sophistication, she examines all aspects of their lives -- what they ate, how they hunted, what tools they made, where they lived, and what art they created. In every case, she takes care to separate known facts from theoretical conjectures, giving renders a portrait that is as accurate as it is lively. She opens and closes the book with striking cave paintings -- of woolly rhinos, horses, bison, lions, and others -- that were a hallmark of these early people, and presents four theories about why they were created. In between, she details what we do know: the Cro-Magnon's origins in Africa and the Middle East; their push into Europe years ago; their -year overlap with Neanderthals. Throughout, the story comes alive with well-chosen images of artifacts and artists' renditions of ancient lif. For young people fascinated by "cavemen", "Painters of the Caves" is a welcome resource.

The Best of Me

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sparks, Nicholas, PUBLISHER: Grand Central Publishing, THE BEST OF ME is the heart-rending story of two small-town former high school sweethearts from opposite sides of the tracks. Now middle-aged, they've taken wildly divergent paths, but neither has lived the life they imagined... and neither can forget the passionate first love that forever altered their world. When they are both called back to their hometown for the funeral of the mentor who once gave them shelter, they will be forced to confront the choices each has made, and ask whether love can truly rewrite the past.

Root of Righteous

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tozer, A. W., PUBLISHER: Christian Publications, These 48 provocative chapters "are in no sense quiet religious essays. They were born in the midst of life; and while they have, as I hope, heaven in full view, they are never too far removed from the rough world where the children of God struggle and work and pray". -- A.W. Tozer. One of Tozer's best-selling titles.

Peacefully Piggy Meditation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacLean, Kerry Lee, PUBLISHER: Albert Whitman & Company, Sometimes life seems like it's all about hurrying--so many places to go And sometimes it's hard when things don't go your way--it can make a piggy angry and sad. So how do young piggies find a peaceful place in a frustrating world? They meditate They find a quiet spot, a special place with a few simple things, and just breathe. They do this every day, feeling their breath going in and out. They slow down and calm down. Now it's easier to deal with whatever comes their way, and they have time to notice all the magical things in life, too

Exodus-And Then They Were.300 Vinyl Lp NM/NM

Exodus-And Then They Were...300 Live At Dynamo, Eindhoven, NM/NM Sinderella Productions - BM- EX Formato: Vinyl, LP Paese: France Uscita: Genere: Rock Stile: Thrash Elenco tracce A1 Bonded By Blood A2 And Then They Were None A3 Hells Breath A4 Deliver UsTo Evil (Inc. Solo Rick Hunolt) B1 Pleasures Of The Flesh B2 Piranha B3 Strike Of The Beast B4 Metal Command B5 Impaler

Titanic Adventure: The Time Travelers' Chronicles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Raibley, Coyte, PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, The caves were supposed to be haunted, but Alex didn't believe any of that. It was the first day of summer vacation, and no frightening legend about an Indian burial ground could keep him from adventure. Even though two boys had gone missing in the caves fifteen years before, Alex dragged his sister, Valerie, along with their cousins, Jason and Meghan, to the caves. In the early summer heat, the caves begged to be explored. While wandering in the underground caverns, they come upon a book. How could they have guessed the stories were true-that a spirit really did live in the caves and that the book they found was not a toy? By tampering with the book belonging to the Spirit of the Cave, they have changed the course of history. When the book opens to page , the children are cast into the faraway past to the maiden voyage of the ill-fated Titanic. They must fix the mess they've made of history, but in order to do so, they have to locate the book, which is lost somewhere on the ship. If they find the book, they'll repair the fabric of time and find a way home. If they don't, they may go down with the ship

Stranger in the Moonlight

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deveraux, Jude, PUBLISHER: Pocket Books, An enchanting new contemporary romance set in Edilean, about two childhood friends who are reunited after years apart, only to discover that the spark they felt even as kids still remains... When Kim Aldredge was eight, she met a twelve-year-old boy named Travis who was visiting her hometown of Edilean, Virginia with his mother. Even though they were there under mysterious circumstances, that didn't stop the children from becoming friends. For two blissful weeks they rode bikes, played baseball, and read out loud to each other. They were ordinary things to Kim, but to Travis, they were oh-so-extraordinary. And Travis helped Kim discover her love of making jewelry, the passion that became her profession. Before he left he told her that someday he'd return, and for years Kim kept the photo of her and Travis, their arms around each other and smiling, close to her. Travis is now a successful attorney in Manhattan--but there are things in his life that he doesn't want made public. And even though he's traveled the world, he still thinks about that summer he spent in Edilean, and the girl he met there. Those weeks changed his life forever. When Travis learns that his mother has moved back to Edilean and is planning to remarry, he decides it's time that he return as well--not just to investigate this future husband, but to finally fulfill the promise he made to Kim all those years before....

A Nurse's Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holt, Maggie, PUBLISHER: Cornerstone, Orphan Mabel Court's dreams come true when she enters the Booth Street Poor Law Infirmary as a probationer nurse. But it is August , and her world is about to be turned upside down. She soon meets Norah McLoughlin, another probationer, and the two girls -- together with Mabel's childhood friend Maudie, now a music-hall dancer -- become firm friends. As war rages across Europe, they try to keep their spirits up but when Mabel's fiance Harry Drover is wounded at the battle of the Somme, Mabel realises that the life she and Harry had always hoped for is now an impossibility. Then when Maudie falls pregnant by an officer, and Norah's young man is lost at sea, all three girls are forced to face the fact that life will never be the same again.

Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Osborne, Mary Pope / Murdocca, Salvatore / Murdocca, PUBLISHER: Random House Books for Young Readers, When the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to Hawaii it' s for more than a vacation- they' re in search of a fourth kind of magic for Morgan On the way they help an island community survive a tidal wave and, of course, take some time out to surf Ultimately, they discover that the magic that they have found in this set of four books are everyday magics: the magic of the arts, the magic of the natural world, the magic of community; and the magic of fun.

Real Knights: Over 20 True Stories of Battle and Adventure

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gravett, Christopher / James, John, PUBLISHER: Enchanted Lion Books, What do Lancelot, Traistan and Sir Gawain have in common? They were not real knights. But what do El Cid, Arnold of Ardres, Hermann von Salza and Edward the Black Prince share? They were real knights. What were "real knights" really like? Did they resemble their larger-than-life counterparts of fiction and legend? Or were they unscrupulous warriors, often little better than brigands in their pursuit of land and loot? As REAL KNIGHTS shows, one of the reasons knights continue to intrigue us is because they remain contradictory figures, high-minded and chivalrous, as well as ruthless. In REAL KNIGHTS, the careers of 20 celebrated individual knights are examined. The book also provides a context for these individual stories by presenting historical background on early knights, the Crusades, the age of chivalry, the Hundred Years War, and the age of the professional knight. In addition, special sections focus on such topics as armor, weapons and fighting techniques; warfare; tournaments; life in a castle; and clothes, food and entertainment. John James's highly detailed, vivid illustrations stunningly recreate the authentic look of the knights themselves as well as the atmosphere of the age, while the accompanying text allows for an informative and entertaining exploration of the world of chivalry and the careers of knights from many different corners of Europe.

Talking Bones: The Science of Forensic Anthropology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Peggy, PUBLISHER: Facts on File, This exciting young adult set brings the latest scientific advances right from the laboratory to the library. It makes information about science and technology readily available to young people in basic terms they can understand. Highlights include: -- The history of the particular science or technology, including its key inventors, researchers, and pioneers -- A description of a particular science or technology, introducing its basic concepts and terms -- Applications to everyday life -- A discussion of the future of the science or technology, including both the advantages and the potential negative effect on human life and the environment.

Orfina, Volume 7

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tennouji, Kitsune, PUBLISHER: CMX, A young girl must fulfill her destiny, with the future of a kingdom in the balance When the forces of Granza attack Fana's homeland, she flees to nearby Cordia. There she encounters the King, who takes her under his care and introduces her to his daughter, the Princess Orfina. To the surprise of both girls, they share such a strong resemblance that they could be twins. A friendship quickly develops but is cut short when Granza attacks Cordia and the Princess is captured. Fana learns the shocking truth about their relationship and is thrust into the role of leading an army to victory

Bright beetle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chrustowski, Rick, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Follow the life of one ladybug as she journeys from the egg to adulthood. On a warm, sunny day at the end of summer, a ladybug lays her yellow eggs on a leaf. Soon, each egg hatches into a tiny larva with a huge appetite for aphids. Despite the dangers of ants and praying mantises, the larvae grow big enough to create hard pupae around themselves. When they break through the pupae, they are ladybugs at last. In simple, poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction picture book explores the life-cycle of the most beloved beetle.

The Man Who Was Tricked to Death

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Silverthorn, William A., PUBLISHER: Airleaf, Twin boys are born to Henry and Elizabeth Stewart a short time after World War II at a fairly acceptable interval after they were joined in holy matrimony. The story takes place in Chicago and like all young families they enjoyed their children. That is until they discovered there is a real problem. Not the usual problems of growing up but one of the boys just can?t seem to except life as it is handed to him. Dad is not there all that much, being a Day trader and Securities Banker and Mom is just to busy in her social scene to notice the little things at first. But soon she does begin to take notice and it is a surprise to her at just what is going on in their young lives. We go into the story in the third chapter. The first two are arranging how it all began, after they have left all their turbulent childhood behind. They are now about 32 years old. The rest you will hear in the flashbacks as it all becomes explained to you as to the Who, What and Why?

Mystery at the Spanish Castle

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Ruth, PUBLISHER: Herald Press, When Sara saw a strange light in a deserted villa on the island across the bay, she was curious. At first no one believed her, not even her twin and fellow mystery-solver, Sam. However, they and their friends decide to explore the old castle. When they hear a weird cry in the tower room and see a ghost on the stairs, they know there is a mystery to be investigated.

The Science Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stein, Sara, PUBLISHER: Workman Publishing, "Sara Stein introduces young readers to embryonic life from the outside in and helps them to seek out the invisibles -- what really happens when you touch, taste, see, smell and think". -- The New York Times.

Storm Clouds Are Coming

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crockett, Jean, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The John King family of Good Hope lived at a peaceful, gentle time commonly called 'the good old days.' Their mostly self-sufficient farm provided their food, except for flour and sugar. Crime was low, so the Kings seldom locked a door. Mama pointed out, however, that storm clouds come to everyone. Her children were so young and optimistic that they did not believe her. Trouble did come in the form of sickness, death, share croppers' dissatisfaction and the depression. With love and hard work, the Kings survived. Then, World War II loomed on the horizon. They did not realize that their way of life was about to change forever.

Vinile 33 Giri ACDC "For Those About to Rock"

In perfette condizioni. Non rigato. Tracce For Those About to Rock (Young, Young & Johnson) - 5:44 Put the Finger on You (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:26 Let's Get it Up (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:54 Inject the Venom (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:31 Snowballed (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:23 Evil Walks (Young, Young & Johnson) - 4:24 C. O. D. (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:19 Breaking the Rules (Young, Young & Johnson) - 4:23 Night of the Long Knives (Young, Young & Johnson) - 3:26 Spellbound (Young, Young & Johnson) - 4:30

The Peaceful Way: A Children's Guide to the Traditions of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Iedwab, Claudio A. / Standefer, Roxanne / Standefer, Roxanne L., PUBLISHER: Destiny Books, - The first book on the hows and whys of martial arts practice written especially for children. - More than four million children study some form of martial arts in North America. - Explains the respectful, nonviolent discipline fundamental to all martial arts. - Shows young readers what to expect when they study a martial art--from beginner to Black Belt. "The Peaceful Way" makes it clear that martial arts are not about fighting, rather they are about resolving conflict in life. The key word in the practice of martial arts is respect--for teachers, others, and self. By cultivating a positive attitude of humility, honesty, awareness, and discipline, the martial arts student gains both physical and mental focus. In clear, simple language the authors lead young readers into the world of martial arts. From the leaving of shoes at the door of the dojo to the mastery of black-belt skills, they emphasize that a cooperative spirit is the key to success in any martial art. Each point is beautifully illustrated with graphics, sidebars, and anecdotes to hold the young reader's attention. Furthermore, its glossary and references for additional exploration make it the perfect educational tool for the young martial artist and a powerful resource for librarians, parents, teachers, and martial arts educators.

King Hussein and the Challenge of Arab Radicalism: Jordan,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dann, Uriel, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, When the young Hussein became the King of Jordan in , conventional wisdom held that his days were numbered. As the embodiment of the socially conservative, pro-Western Jordanian state, he seemed little able to stand up to the rising forces of pan-Arab radicalism. Yet Hussein and the Jordanian monarchy have not only endured, they have thrived, and continue to play a vital role in Middle Eastern politics. Historian Uriel Dann here explores the political history of the formative years of the Jordanian state, uncovering the sources of its durability against forces seeking to fundamentally alter the traditional bases of Arab politics.

CD nuovo Gruppo: AC/DC Titolo: Ballbreaker

CD nuovo ancora impachettato nel suo cellophane originale – NEW – Sealed Cantante / gruppo: AC/DC Titolo CD: Ballbreaker Anno: Stampa tedesca – Made in Germany Casa discografica / Record company: EastWest Codice / Code number: Tracks: 1. Hard as a Rock (Young, Young) - . Cover You in Oil (Young, Young) - . The Furor (Young, Young) - . Boogie Man (Young, Young) - . The Honey Roll (Young, Young) - . Burnin' Alive (Young, Young) - . Hail Caesar (Young, Young) - . Love Bomb (Young, Young) - . Caught With Your Pants Down (Young, Young) - . Whiskey on the Rocks (Young, Young) - . Ballbreaker (Young, Young) - 4:32 Spese di spedizione da concordare

Mio nonno era un ciliegio

Angela Nanetti A child relates that when he was four, he had four grandparents. The two in the city were like everyone else in the city, but the two in the country were not like anyone else at all

The Impressionists: The Origins of Modern Painting

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Salvi, Francesco / Salvi, Fransesco / Galante, L. R., PUBLISHER: Peter Bedrick Books, The art world of the nineteenth century Paris was thrown into turmoil when a group of young painters first exhibited their work. The "Impressionists," as they have came to be known, revolutionized painting, portraying contemporary city life and depicting nature in a completely new way. The Impressionists caused controversy with their revolt against traditional painting methods, their extraordinary new techniques and styles, and their way of life in the cafes of Paris and in the French countryside. This book presents their stories and the work that made them famous. It describes their personal life and their relationships with each other, and their difficulties with official institutions and the conservative art world of the time. It also analyses their techniques, materials and subjects which ushered in a whole new way of looking at the world. Featuring the life and work of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Pissaro, Sisley, Morisot, Cassatt, Guillaumin, and Caillebotte.

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