reading the late byzantine romance

The definitive work on the late Byzantine romances, the dozen or so works of imaginative fiction from the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries which narrate the trials of aristocratic young lovers. Demonstrates the cultural value of these works and their centrality to the European and Mediterranean literary traditions.

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Peter Adamson explores the rich intellectual history of the Byzantine Empire and the Italian Renaissance.Peter Adamson presents an engaging and wide-ranging introduction to the thinkers and movements of two great intellectual cultures: Byzantium and the Italian Renaissance. First he traces the development of philosophy in the Eastern Christian world, from such early figures as John of Damascus in the eighth century to the late Byzantine scholars of the fifteenth century. He introduces major figures like Michael Psellos, Anna Komnene, and Gregory Palamas, and examines the philosophical significance of such cultural phenomena as iconoclasm and conceptions of gender. We discover the little-known traditions of philosophy in Syriac, Armenian, and Georgian. These chapters also explore the scientific, political, and historical literature of Byzantium. There is a close connection to the second half of the book, since thinkers of the Greek East helped to spark the humanist movement in Italy. Adamson tells the story of the rebirth of philosophy in Italy in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. We encounter such famous names as Christine de Pizan, Niccolò Machiavelli, Giordano Bruno, and Galileo, but as always in this book series such major figures are read alongside contemporaries who are not so well known, including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Late Byzantium faced economic, political, and demographic crises. This book argues for the ability of rural communities to transform their socioeconomic strategies and maintain resilience in the face of these, especially in the context of islands. It seeks to reinstate ordinary people in the historical narrative and reintroduce them as active participants in the events of the period, pointing to their ability not only to react to change, but also to initiate it. Combining new archaeological evidence with archival material pertaining to the islands of Lemnos and Thasos in the Northern Aegean, it provides concrete examples of Byzantine socio-economic strategies that successfully mitigated the various crises and thus contributes to a diachronic perspective on crisis management. The result is to rethink the nature of the Late Byzantine period, and to question the ways in which we have come to divide historical periods into ''good'' or ''bad''.

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This volume illustrates lamps from the Byzantine period excavated in the Holy Land and demonstrates the extent of their development since the first enclosing/capturing of light (fire) within a portable man-made vessel. Lamps, which held important material and religious functions during daily life and the afterlife, played a large role in conveying art and cultural and political messages through the patterns chosen to decorate them. These cultural, or even more their religious affinities, were chosen to be delivered on lamps (not on other vessels) more than ever during the Byzantine period; these small portable objects were used to ‘promote’ beliefs like the ‘press’ of today. Each cultural group marked the artifacts / lamps with its symbols, proverbs from the Old and New Testaments, and this process throws light on the deep rivalry between them in this corner of the ancient world. The great variety of lamps dealt with in this volume, arranged according to their various regions of origin, emphasizes their diversity, and probably local workshop manufacture, and stands in contrast to such a small country without any physical geographic barriers to cross, only mental ones (and where one basket of lamps could satisfy the full needs of the local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Late Roman to Late Byzantine/Early Islamic Period Lamps in the Holy Land - Varda Sussman

Through the lens of a history of material culture mediated by an object, Angelica''s Book and the World of Reading in Late Renaissance Italy investigates aspects of women’s lives, culture, ideas and the history of the book in early modern Italy.Inside a badly damaged copy of Straparola’s 16th-century work, Piacevoli Notti, acquired in a Florentine antique shop in 2010, an inscription is found, attributing ownership to a certain Angelica Baldachini. The discovery sets in motion a series of inquiries, deploying knowledge about calligraphy, orthography, linguistics, dialectology and the socio-psychology of writing, to reveal the person behind the name. Focusing as much on the possible owner as upon the thing owned, Angelica’s Book examines the genesis of the Piacevoli Notti and its many editions, including the one in question. The intertwined stories of the book and its owner are set against the backdrop of a Renaissance world, still imperfectly understood, in which literature and reading were subject to regimes of control; and the new information throws aspects of this world into further relief, especially in regard to women’s involvement with reading, books and knowledge. The inquiry yields unexpected insights concerning the logic of accidental discovery, the nature of evidence, and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The most comprehensive and practical guide to understanding and applying the science of reading to improve literacy instruction. After effectively teaching phonics in the early grades, what does the science of reading tell us should happen in literacy classes? The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, and Colleen Driggs, addresses the pressing challenges educators face in effectively incorporating the Science of Reading into their instruction once students already know how to decode. By offering actionable guidance grounded in seven evidence-based principles, this book helps teachers elevate their instructional practices and better prepare students to be lifelong readers and thinkers. Grounded in proven classroom instruction, the book focuses on techniques that can allow teachers to use the science as effectively and actionably as possible. The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading is enhanced with more than 50 video clips from the classroom and covers ways to practically apply the Science of Reading. The book describes the often overlooked role of fluency in reading comprehension, even into the high school years; the profound importance of managing and socializing attention in an age of technology; the central role of background ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A deliciously bookish romance about finding what you need in the place you least expect... ''I loved this book! Books about books are one of my favourite things. The second-chance romance was very sweet and I loved their chemistry!'' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''I absolutely adored this book, it''s very Emily Henry-esque so you can''t really go wrong! Declan is a perfect grumpy/sunshine MMC... A funny, slow burn, semi-enemy to lovers book'' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088''Such a cute romance especially for bookish readers. I highly enjoyed the chemistry... This would make such a fun movie'' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ &#11088What if a gorgeous, grumpy author dedicated his new bestseller to the stranger who inspired him - and that stranger was you...?Clarrie Brooks isn''t just having a bad day - her life seems to be falling apart. She''s struggling to keep her beloved grandmother''s bookshop afloat, her boyfriend has just dumped her and now it''s, quite literally, raining inside her run-down apartment.To top it off, the bookshop loses power for the tenth time this week . . . just as new author Declan Archer walks in to sign stock. Declan advises Clarrie to invest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Since his death in the third century BC, each age has woven its own legends around the figure of Alexander the Great.If the Hebrew tradition saw him as a preacher and prophet, to the Persians he was alternately a true king and an arch-Satan, while in modern Greece he is revered more as a wise man than as a conqueror. All these very disparate traditions share roots in The Greek Alexander Romance.One of the most influential works of late classical Greek literature, it reached Europe in the Middle Ages, and its effects are still visible to us in illuminated manuscripts and cathedral sculptures portraying Alexander''s fabulous adventures - his taming of the horse Bucephalus, the encounters with Amazons and Brahmins, the quest for the Water of Life, the ascent to heaven in a basket borne by eagles. Nowadays the Romance should be read not only as a literary masterpiece but also as fast-paced and wonderfully exuberant entertainment.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The greedy housekeeper employed by Roseline''s father does not feed Roseline. Fearful of the housekeeper''s anger, Roseline runs away into the forest after eating some oranges. It is there that she discovers something amazing. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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It is 1948 and Preston is about to set sail on a journey that will change his life forever. He and his parents will travel on The Empire Windrush from Jamaica to start a new life in Britain. Join Preston on board and discover ... who was on this famous ship;how the passengers entertained themselves on the long journey;and what they thought of England when they arrived! You will also learn how the Windrush passengers have contributed to British life today.All Aboard the Empire Windrush is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 8-9 years

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Whilst freeing a trapped lion, Brena''s sheep disappear into the forest. As she searches for them, she meets a prince. He explains that the same lion was once his childhood pet, but will not let him leave the forest. Can Brena help the prince to escape the forest? Will she find her sheep? The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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When a blind sage asks to go hunting, the hunter does not believe this is possible for a blind man. However, the sage persuades the hunter to let him go, and he proves that it is more than sight that helps to catch prey. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 9: The Sage and the Hunter - Basirat Razaq-Shuaib

The children of the village don''t like the dull and dark hill. They need a plan to brighten it up. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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A crow wants to eat the delicious food he smells cooking in a kitchen. Ignoring a dove''s warning to stay out of the kitchen, the crow goes ahead with his plan to steal some of the food. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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The animals all live in harmony, until a drought comes. When Lion asks if anyone has a solution to the water shortage, Mouse replies that she knows a dance to make the water holes full again. However, not everyone is willing to dance. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 9: The Water Dance - Helen Kgobane

Fox wants to be blue, like Peacock. He jumps in water, but doesn''t turn blue. Then he rubs blue fruit on his fur, but just ends up dirty and smelly. What will happen when he paints himself blue? The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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‘...reading this book made me want to get back into the classroom and there can be no higher praise for a book about teaching.’ Pie Corbett, English educational trainer, writer, author, and poet; developer of Talk for Writing. From the Introduction. How children engage with reading and writing is a hot topic. There is no ‘one size fits all’ best way. However, Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education offers a holistic, active and creative approach based on the foundation of children’s rich spoken language development.  The child discovers their own voice through movement, form drawing and storytelling. The magic of the alphabet is invoked in sound, story and image. Children tell stories and then write them down, which leads organically into reading. How to teach writing and reading using Steiner/Waldorf principles and methods.Draws on Waldorf pedagogy, best practice mainstream primary methods, and specialist dyslexia techniques.Gives teachers the theory to introduce literacy with confidence.Tried and tested easy-to-use lesson plans with assessment & feedback tips, movement, games, and activities.      Includes drawings, photos, diagrams, and examples of children’s work.Comprehensive glossary, appendices, bibliography, index, word lists, and suggested stories. This theory and practice-based Waldorf book gives the foundations for creative literacy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The birds of the forest need to choose a king. Turkey wants to be king, but his dull feathers are not impressive. A colourful bird lends her bright feathers to Turkey, who promises to return them after he becomes king. Does he keep his promise? The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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Nin is bullied by the other workers, and his boss tells him off a lot. When there is a storm, they all run to take shelter. What happens when the lightning strikes? The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy''s Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

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Learn how to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with God''s Word.We all want to read the Bible verse-by-verse, cover-to-cover, but what happens when you can''t get past Leviticus or bog down and quit in Chronicles? How can you make the journey through the Bible spring to life with unforgettable characters, drama, and glittering poetry and prose?In Reading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture, Dr. Bill Creasy leads you on an unforgettable adventure book-by-book, Genesis through Revelation. Stemming from his popular course at UCLA, The English Bible as Literature, this work delves deeply into the text of the Bible, unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of ''little books'' that warrant meticulous exploration.In this book you will learn how to:Read the Bible as a unified literary workEngage each book of the Bible in its proper literary genreMeet biblical characters as unique peopleDiscover the subtle techniques of scriptural storytellingUnderstand the drama of redemption With the aim of nurturing "knowledgeable readers of Scripture" who can both ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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STOP READING THE NEWS is a vital toolkit for managing the upsetting coronavirus news cycle and finding equilibrium and calm at a time of chaos and uncertainty In 2013 Rolf Dobelli stood in front of a roomful of journalists and proclaimed that he did not read the news. It caused a riot. Now the author of the bestselling The Art of Thinking Clearly finally sets down his philosophy in detail. And he practises what he preaches: he hasn't read the news for a decade. Stop Reading the News is Dobelli's manifesto about the dangers of the most toxic form of information - news. He shows the damage it does to our concentration and well-being, and how a misplaced sense of duty can misdirect our behaviour. Most importantly, he offers the reader the guidance on how to live without news, and the many potential gains to be had: less disruption, more time, less anxiety, more insights. In a world of increasing disruption and division, Stop Reading the News is a welcome voice of calm and wisdom.

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"Re-reading is one of life's joys," Anne Drury Hall reminds us. Not simply from the sweetness of remembering or because of the way a book can be like an old friend, but because returning to a great book is inseparable from the endeavor to succeed at being human. The "pull of something old and steady and reliable, the pull to rise to a higher plane" is an important aspect of this experience, where the reader truly "notices" and "connects" with the world and himself. This is why books are the cornerstones of education and the source of the power of concentration.  After leaving school and becoming lost in adulthood, can one return to these books and revive the quest to be great? For this is why we call such books "great". Yet as Hall says, "few people use the phrase 'great books' any more except ironically, because there is an odd view in the current intellectual fog that there is no such thing as 'greatness'". She is compelled, then, to reexamine the so-called great books and make the case for their eternal importance. It is a task that requires not only swimming against the disenchanted march of the post-modern ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wouldn’t it be useful to be able to come up with an accurate weather forecast simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data – a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affects the weather over a large geographical area. But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot where you’re standing (or walking, sailing, golfing, fishing, etc) you don’t need any equipment or a wifi connection – you just need to look up. This book will give you a great understanding of why clouds are symptoms of weather patterns, not causes. Highly practical, it shows you how by reading these signs in the sky and referring to the explanatory colour photos and diagrams, you will be able to tell exactly what those signs mean. After its very well received first edition, this second edition is revised and expanded, including plenty of new photos to cover every possible view of the sky. With this at-a-glance guide to the clouds anywhere in the world, on land or at sea, you will be able to predict the weather by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jay thinks it''s just an ordinary day. Then a boy from another universe flies out of his wardrobe ... The Universe in My Wardrobe is at Oxford Reading Level 9. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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Have you heard of a bermibau? How about a theremin, or a sitar? They''re names of musical instruments! Read this book to learn about incredible instruments from around the world. Instruments from Around the World is at Oxford Reading Level 11. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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Amani''s cookie has been stolen! She must find the thief. Unfortunately, things don''t quite go to plan ... The Cookie Muncher is at Oxford Reading Level 8. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have high-low books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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''Brimming with knowledge and experience . . . delightful''TRISTAN GOOLEY, DAILY TELEGRAPH''A fabulous compendium of terror and disaster, expertise and courage''ADAM NICOLSON, author of The Seabird''s Cry''Evokes panoramas of sea and land with confident flair''WALL STREET JOURNALWhat''s in a cloud? What separates a tropical storm from a winter blizzard? And what exactly is El Niño? Elliot Rappaport, a captain of traditional sailing ships, has spent three decades at sea, where understanding weather is the difference between life and death.From the icy seas of Greenland to the turbulent waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, from the powerful squalls near the equator to the ancient Polynesian explorers who ventured eastward against trade winds, Reading the Glass combines science and memoir to reveal the remarkable story of how weather has shaped our oceans, our history and ourselves.''An extraordinary book by a modern-day Melville . . . I can''t recommend this book highly enough''MARK VANHOENACKER, author of Skyfaring''A gripping account of what weather is, how it feels to be in the middle of it, and what we can expect going forward!''BILL MCKIBBEN, author of The End of Nature

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Learn how to DIVINE THE FUTURE and BUILD YOUR PERSONAL POWER using RUNES, the powerful Norse symbols. An EASY, accessible guide for BEGINNERS which also offers a variety of ways to TAKE YOUR KNOWLEDGE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.Runes were the writing alphabet of the Norse people, but they are not just static letters: they are dynamic energies which can help you make sense of your past, present, and future. In A Guide to Reading the Runes, Laura Daligan reveals how to work with these symbols to uncover a world of ancient knowledge. Learn about the runes’ connection to Norse mythology and what runes meant to the Norse people. Explore each rune in depth to find out its meaning and correspondences, and discover the art of divination using runes—how to read and interpret them for yourself and others. Finally, take your learning further—from healing rituals to anointing yourself with runic symbols, as well as making your own set of runes and seeking out runic associations in nature.

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Reading the Room is Paul Yamazaki's love letter to the work of bookselling and an engaged life of the mind. Over twenty-four hours, Paul Yamazaki leads us through the stacks of storied City Lights Booksellers in San Francisco; the care and prowess of his approach to book buying; his upbringing in a Japanese American family in Southern California and moving to San Francisco at the height of revolutionary foment; working with legendary figures in the book publishing industry like Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sonny Mehta, and others; and his vision for the future of bookselling. Navigating building trust with readers and nurturing relationships across the literary industry, Yamazaki testifies to the value of generosity, sharing knowledge, and dialogue in a life devoted to books.

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Romance Fandom in 21st-century Pakistan offers the first major study of English-speaking romance fandom in South Asia, providing a new reader-centric model that engages with romance readers as genre experts.Javaria Farooqui inspects the popular Anglophone romance reading community in Pakistan and develops a model for analysing genre romance novels through the lens of the readers’ perspective and preferences. Using focus-group interviews and close textual analysis, Romance Fandom in 21st-century Pakistan explores where and how readers access books of their choice, and explains why the detailed descriptions of dresses, food and spaces in historical romance novels of the Regency era exemplify good taste for this distinctive readership. Sitting at the intersection of literary studies, genre studies, and fan studies, this book considers the reception of Anglophone romance fiction by reading communities of colour.

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A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017A rich and exuberant group biography of the first geologists, the people who were first to excavate from the layers of the world its buried history. These first geologists were made up primarily, and inevitably, of gentlemen with the necessary wealth to support their interests, yet boosting their numbers, expanding their learning and increasing their findings were clergymen, academics – and women. This lively and eclectic collection of characters brought passion, eccentricity and towering intellect to geology and Brenda Maddox in Reading the Rocks does them full justice, bringing them to vivid life. The new science of geology was pursued by this assorted band because it opened a window on Earth’s ancient past. They showed great courage in facing the conflict between geology and Genesis that immediately presented itself: for the rocks and fossils being dug up showed that the Earth was immeasurably old, rather than springing from a creation made in the six days that the Bible claimed. It is no coincidence that Charles Darwin was a keen geologist.The individual stories of these first geologists, their hope and fears, triumphs and disappointments, the theological, philosophical and scientific debates their findings provoked, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A remarkable study in social and cultural change that explains how and why the Late Antique world, between c. 150 and c. 750 AD, came to differ from 'Classical civilization'. The first century AD was one of momentous events: the end of the Roman empire, the rise of Christianity across western Europe and the disappearance of Persia from the Near East; an era in which the most deep-rooted of ancient institutions disappeared for all time creating divergent legacies which are still present. Renowned historian Peter Brown examines these changes and the reactions to them, to show that the period of Late Antiquity was one of outstanding new beginnings and far-reaching impacts. The result is a lucid answer to a crucial question in world history; how the exceptionally homogenous Mediterranean world of the first century AD became divided into the three mutually estranged societies of the Middle Ages: Catholic Western Europe, Byzantium and the Islamic world. Brown's remarkable study in social and cultural transformation explains how and why the Late Antique world, came to differ from the 'Classical civilization' of the Greeks and Romans. Featuring a new preface and updated with colour illustrations throughout, The World of Late Antiquity demonstrates that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The World of Late Antiquity - Peter Brown

In his inimitable and entertaining style, Adrian Moulton tells the story of Reading’s local music scene in the aftermath of the infamous Bill Grundy interview with the Sex Pistols which led to the explosion of punk and its DIY attitude.In the late 1970s and early 80s, hundreds of local bands were formed, new venues opened (and closed), record labels and recording studios sprang up, a network of behind-the-scenes technicians and promoters emerged, fanzines proliferated, and radio stations broadcast unmissable local music programmes.All this and more is covered in this second volume of When Reading Really Rocked!

Objev podobné jako When Reading Really Rocked, volume 2: The Punk Explosion and Beyond - Adrian Moulton

A heartwarming, rhyming story for anyone who's ever felt a little different and left out. In this wonderfully unique book, you can help Lulabelle the rainbow ladybird through her day, by interacting with the story and assisting her along the way. Filled with fun and playful prompts every reader will enjoy! Whilst reading the book, you may even spot some nibbled leaves from sneaky Sid the aphid. A whimsical tender tale for a sensitive soft soul.

Objev podobné jako Lulabelle The Ladybird - Leesa Reading

A woman hiding a deadly secret. And the man who went in search of adventure, but found himself in danger ...''The Girl on the Train with a dash of Russian poisoning and a classic femme fatale'' Sunday Telegragh''A fast-moving plot ... expertly told.'' Alastair Campbell''A cracking crime thriller.''The Sun''Really gripping, so many twists and turns'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I couldn''t put this book down.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Action from start to finish'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWGary Nelson has a routine for the commute to his rather dull job in the city. Each day, he watches as a woman on the train applies her make up in a ritual he now knows by heart. He''s never dared to strike up a conversation . . . but maybe one day.Then one evening, on the late train to Gipsy Hill, the woman invites him to take the empty seat beside her. Fiddling with her mascara, she holds up her mirror and Gary reads the words ''HELP ME'' scrawled in sticky black letters on the glass.From that moment, Gary''s life is turned on its head. He finds himself on the run from the Russian mafia, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Late Train to Gipsy Hill - Alan Johnson

In reconsidering the question of sexual difference, Weed offers a fresh perspective on what is at stake for critical reading in the neoliberal university.

Objev podobné jako Reading the Impossible - Elizabeth Weed

Detective Renée Ballard works 'The Late Show', the notorious graveyard shift at the LAPD. It's thankless work for a once-promising detective, keeping strange hours in a twilight world of crime.Some nights are worse than others. And tonight is the worst yet. Two shocking cases, hours apart: a brutal assault, and a multiple murder with no suspects.Ballard knows it is always darkest before dawn. But what she doesn't know - yet - is how deep her investigation will take her into the dark heart of her city, the police department and her own past... The Late Show will keep you up all night: it's time to meet Detective Renée Ballard.

Objev podobné jako The Late Show - Michael Connelly

Today many people take reading for granted, but we remain some way off from attaining literacy for the global human population. And whilst we think we know what reading is, it remains in many ways a mysterious process, or set of processes. The effects of reading are myriad: it can be informative, distracting, moving, erotically arousing, politically motivating, spiritual, and much, much more. At different times and in different places reading means different things. In this Very Short Introduction Belinda Jack explores the fascinating history of literacy, and the opportunities reading opens. For much of human history reading was the preserve of the elite, and most reading meant being read to. Innovations in printing, paper-making, and transport, combined with the rise of public education from the late eighteenth century on, brought a dramatic rise in literacy in many parts of the world. Established links between a nation''s levels of literacy and its economy led to the promotion of reading for political ends. But, equally, reading has been associated with subversive ideas, leading to censorship through multiple channels: denying access to education, controlling publishing, destroying libraries, and even the burning of authors and their works. Indeed, the works of Voltaire were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Reading - Belinda Jack

In this book, the late period of the Roman army begins with the accession of the Emperor Diocletian in AD 284 and ends with the culmination of the reign of Justinian I. This was a turbulent period during which the Roman state and its armed forces changed. Wonderfully illustrated with historical reenactments, Gabriele Esposito explores the organization, structure, equipment, weapons, combat history and tactics of Late Roman military forces.

Objev podobné jako The Late Roman Army - Gabriele Esposito

Uncovering a history buried by different nationalist narratives (Jewish, Israeli, Arab and Palestinian) this book looks at how the late Ottoman era set the stage for the on-going Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It presents an innovative analysis of the struggle in its first years, when Palestine was still an integral part of the Ottoman Empire. And it argues that in the late Ottoman era, Jews and Palestinians were already locked in conflict: the new freedoms introduced by the Young Turk Constitutional Revolution exacerbated divisions (rather than serving as a unifying factor). Offering an integrative approach, it considers both communities, together and separately, in order to provide a more sophisticated narrative of how the conflict unfolded in its first years.

Objev podobné jako Jews and Palestinians in the Late Ottoman Era, 1908-1914 - Louis A. Fishman

The first biography of the bestselling author and journalist Marguerite Jervis takes a closer look at the woman who in her heyday sold hundreds of thousands of novels and wrote the script for Hitchcock''s directorial debut.

Objev podobné jako the Queen of Romance - Liz Jones

Devon and Cornwall have long been attractive destinations, not only for holidaymakers, but also for railway enthusiasts, and it was in Devon, during a family holiday in 1959 that the author’s passion for railways began. Peter started photographing railways at an early age, mainly concentrating on steam, but he made some visits to Devon in the 1970s, to see the Western Class diesel-hydraulics running along the coast. They were being replaced by Class 50 diesel-electrics at the time. More time was spent in Devon in the 1970s and early 1980s photographing preserved railways as well as the modern scene, and an Easter visit to Goodrington became a regular event for several years. The 1986 West of England resignalling scheme provided a good reason for a further series of visits to Devon to record the mechanical signal boxes, semaphore signalling and associated equipment before it all disappeared. The first of the author’s many trips to Cornwall was in the summer of 1984, when he spent ten days attempting to photograph the entire Cornish railway system. Although an impossible task, the Class 37s on the china clay operations, as well as all the 'Peaks', Class 47s and 50s on the main lines, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Railways in Devon and Cornwall in the Late 20th Century - Peter J Green

Can Christians today read the great classics of Greco-Roman pagan literature for spiritual formation and growth in the virtues?Classical scholar Nadya Williams responds with an unequivocal "Yes!" Even in the Late Roman Empire Christian readers, like Augustine and Boethius, did just this. But reading the classics this way requires reading differently than, perhaps, most people today are used to doing.This is a book about reading the Greco-Roman classics as Christians--the why, the how, and to a lesser extent, the when. This exercise, equal parts intellectual and spiritual, is timely. Just as our bodies are what we eat, so are our minds what we consume. The past few years have seen the appearance of books on the value of literature in nourishing our minds and souls--developing the practice of reading not just the Bible but all that we read for spiritual formation. Most such books have focused largely on medieval and modern literature, involving antiquity only occasionally.Almost two thousand years ago, as Christianity was first beginning to spread in the Ancient Mediterranean world, the gospel came to believers who had grown up hearing and reading the great works of pagan literature and seeing the pagan gods everywhere around in their world, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christians Reading Classics - Nadya Williams

Newly revised and updated throughout, this new Florida Edition has been specially developed to align with Florida’s new B.E.S.T. Standards. What it really means to "read closely." What could Fern Arable, Jay Gatsby, and Winston Churchill possibly have in common? They all need masterful teachers to help students revel in their complexity. And Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher are just the two mentors to help you make that happen. Call it close reading, call it deep reading, call it analytic reading—call it what you like. The point is, it′s a level of understanding that students of any age can achieve with the right kind of instruction. In Rigorous Reading, Nancy and Doug articulate an instructional plan so clearly, and so squarely built on research, that teachers, schools, and districts need look no further. The 5 Access Points Toward Proficiency, Purpose & Modeling: Teachers think aloud to demonstrate critical thinking and how good readers always know why they are reading. Close & Scaffolded Reading Instruction: Teachers engage students in repeated readings and discussions, with text-dependent questions, prompts, and cues to help students delve into an author′s ideas. Collaborative Conversations: Teachers orchestrate collaborative learning to get students in the habit of exercising ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rigorous Reading, Florida Edition - Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey

This volume investigates the settings of slaveholding and representations of slave experience in late antiquity. The essays, written by a diverse team of international scholars, scrutinize the ideological, moral, cultural, and symbolic aspects of slavery alongside the status and living conditions of late antique slaves.

Objev podobné jako Slavery in the Late Antique World, 150 – 700 CE

New York Times Bestseller In a provocative and brilliant analysis, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer deconstructs the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a more pragmatic approach of the Constitution. “You will not read a more important legal work this election year.” —Bob Woodward, Washington Post reporter and author of fifteen #1 New York Times bestselling books “A dissent for the ages.” —The Washington Post “Breyer’s candor about the state of the court is refreshing and much needed.” —The Boston GlobeThe relatively new judicial philosophy of textualism dominates the Supreme Court. Textualists claim that the right way to interpret the Constitution and statutes is to read the text carefully and examine the language as it was understood at the time the documents were written. This, however, is not Justice Breyer’s philosophy nor has it been the traditional way to interpret the Constitution since the time of Chief Justice John Marshall. Justice Breyer recalls Marshall’s exhortation that the Constitution must be a workable set of principles to be interpreted by subsequent generations. Most important in interpreting law, says Breyer, is to understand the statutes as well as the consequences of deciding a case ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Reading the Constitution - Stephen Breyer

In his late writings, Marx went beyond the boundaries of capital and class in the Western European and North American contexts. Kevin Anderson carries out a systematic analysis of Marx’s Ethnological Notebooks and related texts on Russia, India, Ireland, Algeria, Latin America, and ancient Rome. These texts, some of them only now being published, provide evidence for a change of perspective, away from Eurocentric worldviews or unilinear theories of development. As Anderson shows, the late Marx elaborated a truly global, multilinear theory of modern society and its revolutionary possibilities.

Objev podobné jako The Late Marx’s Revolutionary Roads - Kevin B. Anderson

Alisha Alva just wants teachers to treat her like a normal human being.Yes, her (super cool) mum has mental health issues she calls her Letters. And yes, staying up late helping Mum on Bad Nights sometimes means it’s hard to keep her eyes open in school.But surely if Alisha acts like a *very normal perfectly proper girl*, her head of year Miss Penn will finally leave her alone.Oh, and don’t forget the aliens. Last term, Alisha and her friends the Late Crew met extraterrestrials. Now, a new out-of-this-world creature is following Alisha. A creature that can become a copy of any living thing it sees.It might be that nothing is ever normal again...

Objev podobné jako The Late Crew and the Copy Cat Creature - Rab Ferguson

What makes Shakespeare''s late plays so special? Through detailed analyses of key passages, Kate Aughterson shows how these plays portray a world of political intrigue, familial chaos and crisis, which teeters continually into tragedy: a world we can recognise today.Part I of this engaging study:- Provides stimulating close readings of extracts from The Tempest, The Winter''s Tale, Cymbeline and Pericles- Examines major topics such as openings, endings, familial roles, stage properties, spectacle and song- Offers suggestions for further work and summarizes the methods of analysisPart II supplies essential background material, including:- Detailed accounts of Shakespeare''s literary and historical contexts- Samples from important critical works and performancesWith a helpful Further Reading section, this illuminating volume is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore Shakespeare''s late plays for themselves.

Objev podobné jako Shakespeare: The Late Plays - Dr Kate Aughterson

Animals may not be able to talk, but they have their own special ways of communicating with us. For example, did you know that:A happy rabbit clicks its teeth.Dogs often lick their lips when they''re hungry.And cats can understand around 35 commands!With the help of this guide, soon you will be able to understand what your pet is trying to say to you! What Your Pet is REALLY Thinking is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will love reading the exciting collection of fiction and non-fiction written by top authors. Inspire them to keep reading through gripping stories and fascinating information books packed with rich language and stunning artwork. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 7-8 years

Objev podobné jako Reading Planet KS2 - What Your Pet is REALLY Thinking - Level 2: Mercury/Brown band - Rob Alcraft