A Noble Pursuit

Author : Gloria Polizzotti Greis
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780873654043

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A Noble Pursuit by Gloria Polizzotti Greis Pdf

"In A Noble Pursuit, Gloria Polizzotti Greis provides an overview of the European Iron Age and brings the duchess's archaeological career to life. Archaeology as a profession with defined standards and methodologies was still in its infancy at the turn of the twentieth century, and the duchess's fieldwork, which became increasingly sophisticated and scientific over time, mirrored the development of archaeological practice in Europe." "The sites the duchess excavated encompass the scope of Iron Age cultures in Slovenia and form an important resource for studying the cultural history of the region. Most of the materials from these sites reside today in the Mecklenburg Collection at Harvard University's Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, where they make up the largest systematically excavated group of European antiquities outside of Europe. This volume presents a selection of artifacts from the collection, photographed by Hillel S. Burger: bronze pendants, bracelets, neck rings, helmets, and armor; glass and amber beads; iron axes, swords, and spears; Roman glassware; and Greek wine vessels." "Greis incorporates previously unpublished archival documents, including the duchess's personal correspondence, to create a portrait of an extraordinary woman. This account of the Duchess of Mecklenburg and her archaeological contributions provides an overview of the scope and importance of the collection as a whole and attests to the enduring quality of the duchess's pioneering work."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Meg Lacey,Mito Orihara
Publisher : Harlequin / SB Creative
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9784596399557

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A NOBLE PURSUIT by Meg Lacey,Mito Orihara Pdf

Juliet comes from a bloodline of French royals, but she is tired of a life that has been predetermined against her will. She wants to experience passionate love for once in her life. While she was enjoying a moment of contemplation alone in a park, a man by the name of Shay approached her to make sure she was okay. On a whim she decided to pretend to have amnesia, and Shay took her home to help her. To Juliet’s desire for one unforgettable evening, Shay responded... But the next morning she was gone before he awoke, and Juliet returned to her daily life. Little do they know that they will unexpectedly reunite!

Author : John A. Schutz
Publisher : New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89065746315

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Author : Tom McDonough
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-02-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 0262633000

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Guy Debord and the Situationist International by Tom McDonough Pdf

Critical texts, translations, documents, and photographs on the work of the Situationist International. This volume is a revised and expanded version of a special issue of the journal October (Winter 1997) that was devoted to the work of the Situationist International (SI). The first section of the issue contained previously unpublished critical texts, and the second section contained translations of primary texts that had previously been unavailable in English. The emphasis was on the SI's profound engagement with the art and cultural politics of their time (1957-1972), with a strong argument for their primarily political and activist stance by two former members of the group, T. J. Clark and Donald Nicholson-Smith. Guy Debord and the Situationist International supplements both sections. It reprints important, hard to find essays by Giorgio Agamben, Libero Andreotti, Jonathan Crary, Thomas Y. Levin, Greil Marcus, and Tom McDonough and doubles the number of translations of primary texts, which now encompass a broader and more representative range of the SI's writings on culture and language. In a field still dominated by hagiography, the critical texts were selected for their willingness to confront critically the history and legacy of the SI. They examine the group within the broader framework of the historical and neo-avant-gardes and, beyond that, the postwar world in general. The translations trace the SI's reflections on the legacy of the avant-garde in art and architecture, particularly on the linguistic and spatial significance of montage aesthetics. Many of the translated works are by Guy Debord (1932-1994), the impresario of the SI, especially known for his book The Society of the Spectacle.

Author : Heather Reilly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0991936779

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Author : Guojie Luo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789819902569

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Traditional Ethics and Contemporary Society of China by Guojie Luo Pdf

Based on the ethical thinking of the pre-Qin Dynasty, this book discusses the formation and development of traditional Chinese ethics, the refinement of the Confucian ethical normative system and the establishment of its orthodoxy, as well as the deepening and maturation of feudal ethics. The book is simple in style and clear in context. It contains not only the essence of traditional Chinese morality but also the achievements of modern civilization. It analyzes the implications of traditional Chinese ethics on the governance and moral construction of modern society and can be used as a reference for governance and revitalization of the country and moral development.

Author : Chaman Lal
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781462913152

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Spiritual Stories from India by Chaman Lal Pdf

This classic collection of Indian fables and spiritual stories offers an intimate and joyful glimpse at the deep, mythical tradition of India. India is the Home of Fables, which are usually associated western mind with the Greek slave mentioned by Herodotus, by the name of Aesop. Few people realize that these stories, their special form and technique can be traced to very remote sources in India. The same can be said of Gypsy stories all over the world. The Gypsies are forgotten sons and daughters of India, almost all speaking the North-Indian language, Hindi. Ernest Rhys in his introduction to the Fables of Aesop and others justly remarks, "We have to admit that the best fables did not begin with Aesop or in Greece at all. We have, in fact, to go East and look into India and burrow in the 'Tales within tales' of Hitopdesha to get an idea how old the antiquity of the fables actually is."

Author : Dianne Jago
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781535962346

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A Holy Pursuit by Dianne Jago Pdf

“Chase your dreams and follow your heart, no matter the cost” is the call of the world today. The opposite extreme, often advised by well-meaning Christians, is to lay down all of our dreams and passions, avoiding all self-interest. One narrative says to follow a passion, and the other says to lay it down. Both claim to offer happiness and purpose on the other side. But what does the Bible say about dreams, goals, and passions? With compelling illustrations from Dianne Jago’s unexpected journey in creating DeeplyRooted Magazine, along with thoughtful scriptural examples, Dianne shares an honest account of how God changed her plans and aligned them with His. As you read this book, you will be challenged to look upward instead of inward, seeing the God-given purpose of every Christian as the foundation of your “dreams.” Scripture shapes a believer’s pursuits and the gospel speaks to our passions. Instead of the one-size-fits-all formula for dream-chasing, A Holy Pursuit will help you identify whether it’s time to pursue, pause, or surrender a dream you hold.

Author : Debbie Millman
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781581158649

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Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits by Debbie Millman Pdf

"This engaging and highly informative book presents twenty interviews with the world's leading designers, anthropologists and innovators in the field of branding. In a series of illuminating, spirited conversations with preeminent global brand designer Debbie Millman, these influential figures share their take on how and why humans have branded the world around us, and the ideas, inventions, and insight inherent in this process"--

Author : James Henderson Collins II
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780190266547

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Exhortations to Philosophy by James Henderson Collins II Pdf

This book is a study of the literary strategies which the first professional philosophers used to market their respective disciplines. Philosophers of fourth-century BCE Athens developed the emerging genre of the "protreptic" (literally, "turning" or "converting"). Simply put, protreptic discourse uses a rhetoric of conversion that urges a young person to adopt a specific philosophy in order to live a good life. The author argues that the fourth-century philosophers used protreptic discourses to market philosophical practices and to define and legitimize a new cultural institution: the school of higher learning (the first in Western history). Specifically, the book investigates how competing educators in the fourth century produced protreptic discourses by borrowing and transforming traditional and contemporary "voices" in the cultural marketplace. They aimed to introduce and promote their new schools and define the new professionalized discipline of "philosophy." While scholars have typically examined the discourses and practices of Plato, Isocrates, and Aristotle in isolation from one another, this study rather combines philosophy, narratology, genre theory, and new historicism to focus on the discursive interaction between the three philosophers: each incorporates the discourse of his competitors into his protreptics. Appropriating and transforming the discourses of their competition, these intellectuals created literary texts that introduced their respective disciplines to potential students.

Author : Clifford Bennett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471772248

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Warrior Trading by Clifford Bennett Pdf

Today's global financial markets are every bit as vicious psychologically, and sometimes even physically, as the battles the great warriors throughout history have faced. Just as the warriors of old rode out to battle with the confidence and knowledge to conquer new lands and foes, so do the warriors of the market who thrive on the battleground of the trading floor. In Warrior Trading, Clifford Bennett, one of today's leading currency forecasters, outlines a path to trading success by highlighting the characteristics, the knowledge and skills, and the psychological state of mind required to be a true warrior trader. You'll be introduced to some fresh and unique perspectives regarding the markets, by looking at fundamental and technical analysis, as well as discovering how best to trade within the markets as an individual. Most importantly, you'll learn how to take advantage of those moments when the perceptions of most traders (the herd) are at odds with the underlying reality-moments when fear, greed, and other emotions wreak havoc on the ordinary trader's ability to operate objectively. Divided into three comprehensive parts, Warrior Trading will show you how to develop the focus, attitude, and mental discipline of a top trader so that you can make the most out of your time in the markets.

Author : Daniel Schaffer
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814740296

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A Voice for Science in the South by Daniel Schaffer Pdf

' Science in the developing world has experienced historic change over the past 30 years. Nations that lacked resources for even basic science have since developed world-class research centres. Men and women who previously had no chance of pursuing scientific careers in their own countries now thrive in home-grown universities and laboratories dedicated to scientific excellence. The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) has been front and centre during this remarkable transformation. A Voice for Science in the South tells the story of TWAS through the eyes of 11 eminent scientists associated with the Academy. They speak of the organization''s challenges and triumphs, and describe what TWAS has meant for their careers and the careers of thousands of scientists in the developing world. They also explore the challenges that lie ahead for TWAS and, more generally, for science in the South. It is a story of unprecedented global change and an account of what must be done to ensure that all nations can share in the benefits that emerge when science is woven into the fabric of society. Contents: PrefaceForeword: TWAS, Past and Future (Bai Chunli)Introduction: The Vision of Abdus Salam (Daniel Schaffer)Present in the World (José I Vargas)A Centre for Excellence (C N R Rao)Fulfilling the Promise (Jacob Palis)Making It Happen (Mohamed H A Hassan)Minding the Gaps (Ana María Cetto Kramis)Opening Doors (Adnan Badran)Full Engagement (Zakri Abdul Hamid)The Odds of Success (Keto Mshigeni)A Life of Change (Yu Lu)Moving Ahead Together (Roseanne Diab)For Generations to Come (Maria Corazon A De Ungria)Photo CreditsAcknowledgements (Romain Murenzi)About TWASAbout the EditorIndex Readership: For educated audiences interested in the history and future of science, especially in the developing world and emerging economies. Keywords:TWAS;History of Science;Developing World;Scientific Organization'

Author : Brian Simpson,Cheryl Simpson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136939570

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From Heritage to Terrorism by Brian Simpson,Cheryl Simpson Pdf

Critical in style, From Heritage to Terrorism: Regulating Tourism in an Age of Uncertainty examines the law and its role in shaping and defining tourism and the tourist experience. Using a broad range of legal documents and other materials from a variety of disciplines, it surveys how the underlying values of tourism often conflict with a concern for human rights, cultural heritage and sustainable environments. Departing from the view that within this context the law is simply relegated to dealing the ‘hard edges’ of the tourist industry and tourist behaviour, the authors explore: the ways that the law shapes the nature of tourism and how it can do this the need for a more focused role for law in tourism the law’s current and potential role in dealing with the various tensions for tourism in the panic created by the spread of global terrorism. Addressing a range of fundamental issues underlying global conflict and tourism, this thoroughly up-to-date and topical book is an essential read for all those interested in tourism and law.

Author : Johann Georg Kohl
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909906396

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Travels in Ireland, Part 4 by Johann Georg Kohl Pdf

This is a reproduction of part of the original text of 'Travels in Ireland' by J.G. Kohl (1808-1878), German travel writer and historian, first published in 1844. It takes through Dundalk, Newry, Belfast and the Antrim Coast, Rathlin and the Giant's Causeway. It gives a picture of Ireland prior to the Great Famine. Having visited the Boyne and New Grange, he spends an evening of Gaelic story telling and music. The neat orderliness of County Down is contrasted with the wretchedness of the rest of rural Ireland. Newry and Belfast are marked by of the emergence of new world of enterprise and mechanization. In contrast, his trip up the north coast is into the remnants of Gaelic Ireland. His account of life on Rathlin Island and his speculations on the origin of the Giant's Causeway reveal the breadth of his informed interest in both folklore, scientific investigation and the emerging rationalism of his age. This edition has been enhanced by the inclusion of footnotes and an index.

Author : Johann Georg Kohl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Ireland
ISBN : NYPL:33433069336414

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Travels in Ireland by Johann Georg Kohl Pdf