Centaur Rising

Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780805096651

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Centaur Rising by Jane Yolen Pdf

One night during the Perseid meteor shower, Arianne thinks she sees a shooting star land in the fields surrounding her family's horse farm. About a year later, one of their horses gives birth to a baby centaur. The family has enough attention already as Arianne's six-year-old brother was born with birth defects caused by an experimental drug—the last thing they need is more scrutiny. But their clients soon start growing suspicious. Just how long is it possible to keep a secret? And what will happen if the world finds out? At a time when so many novels are set in other worlds, Jane Yolen imagines what it would be like if a creature from another world came to ours in this thoughtfully written, imaginative novel, Centaur Rising. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Author : Tamara L. Brown,Gregory S. Parks,Clarenda M. Phillips
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780813136622

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African American Fraternities and Sororities by Tamara L. Brown,Gregory S. Parks,Clarenda M. Phillips Pdf

This second edition includes new chapters that address issues such as the role of Christian values in black Greek-letter organizations and the persistence of hazing. Offering an overview of the historical, cultural, political, and social circumstances that have shaped these groups, African American Fraternities and Sororities explores the profound contributions that black Greek-letter organizations and their members have made to America.

Author : Hans Augusto Rey
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0395248302

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The Stars by Hans Augusto Rey Pdf

Written with the primary purpose of enabling everyone to gain more pleasure from stargazing.

Author : Bjarke Rink
Publisher : Author House
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491821190

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The Rise of the Centaurs by Bjarke Rink Pdf

Thousands of years ago, on the central asian steppes, an amazing symbiosis ocurred between horse and man. This blending of two extremely "dissimilar" species would have far-reaching consequences for World History. But what drew men and horses to join forces? Who were the first people to approach horses? For what reason? Who had the improbable idea of mounting a horse and guiding it from a position on its back? And what environmental pressure made this imperative to do so? In this adventure we'll witnes the origins of horsemanship and how horses empowered humans. Riding with the Cimmerians and the Scythians, we will discover how horsemanship upset the power balances of natons. History as told from horseback will give you new insights about the past and a special appreciation for the role of the horse in molding today's world

Author : Aratus (Solensis.)
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801894657

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Phaenomena by Aratus (Solensis.) Pdf

After the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Phaenomena was the most widely read poem in the ancient world. Its fame was immediate. It was translated into Latin by Ovid and Cicero and quoted by St. Paul in the New Testament, and it was one of the few Greek poems translated into Arabic. Aratus’ Phaenomena is a didactic poem—a practical manual in verse that teaches the reader to identify constellations and predict weather. The poem also explains the relationship between celestial phenomena and such human affairs as agriculture and navigation. Despite the historical and pedagogical importance of the poem, no English edition suitable for students and general readers has been available for decades. Aaron Poochigian’s lively translation makes accessible one of the most influential poets of antiquity. Poochigian's interpretation of the Phaenomena reestablishes the ancient link between poetry and science and demonstrates that verse is an effective medium for instruction. Featuring references to Classical mythology and science, star charts of the northern and southern skies, extensive notes, and an introduction to the work’s stylistic features and literary reception, this dynamic work will appeal to students of Ancient Greece who want to deepen their understanding of the Classical world.

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNYWLB

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Eclogues and Georgics by Virgil Pdf

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017479244

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P. V. M. Bucolica et Georgica. The Eclogues and Georgics of Virgil. With English notes and a metrical Index, by C. Anthon ... A new edition, corrected. Lat by Virgil Pdf

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433082190145

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The Eclogues and Georgics of Virgil by Virgil Pdf

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044058247693

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The Eclogues and Georgics by Virgil Pdf

Author : Publius Vergilius Maro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10243564

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P. Virgilii Maronis Bucolica et Georgica by Publius Vergilius Maro Pdf

Author : Virgil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1847
Category : Didactic poetry, Latin
ISBN : HARVARD:32044015600794

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P. Virgilii Maronis Bucolica et Georgica by Virgil Pdf

Author : Susan Deacy,José Malheiro Magalhães,Jean Zacharski Menzies
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350099210

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Revisiting Rape in Antiquity by Susan Deacy,José Malheiro Magalhães,Jean Zacharski Menzies Pdf

How did the Greeks and Romans perceive rape? How seriously was it taken, and who were seen as its main victims? These are two central questions that Rape in Antiquity: Sexual Violence in the Greek and Roman Worlds (1997), edited by Susan Deacy and Karen F. Pierce, aimed to approach in twelve chapters. Setting out to understand if the ancients had a concept of rape and how it was understood through different angles – including legal, social, cultural and historiographical – Rape in Antiquity made an invaluable contribution to the scholarship on sexual violence in the ancient world, impacting upon the development of new approaches in the decades that followed its publication. Revisiting Rape in Antiquity: Sexualised Violence in Greek and Roman Worlds maps out the influence of Rape in Antiquity while exploring how far cultural changes since the 1990s have reshaped the scholarly landscape. This collection, comprising chapters by established scholars and early career researchers from many countries, provides a new window into sexual – and sexualized – violence. Covering a long chronology, this book journeys from Homer to Byzantium, to modern receptions, to the analysis of wartime rape, ancient Greek tragedy, classical myth, how stories involving rape are retold for children, ancient law and rhetoric, classical art, Ovid, Late Antiquity, modern literature, comic books and cinema. This book is the culmination of a rich scholarly inheritance, setting out new perspectives that will hopefully inspire researchers for decades to come.

Author : Lynn M. Dixon
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-16
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781490797939

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More Musings by Lynn M. Dixon Pdf

The book has a host of articles written from observations of everyday life; book and movie reviews and poems.

Author : Susan Fichtelberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440834516

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Encountering Enchantment by Susan Fichtelberg Pdf

The most current and complete guide to a favorite teen genre, this book maps current releases along with perennial favorites, describing and categorizing fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction titles published since 2006. Speculative fiction continues to be of consuming interest to teens, so if you work with that age group, keeping up with the explosion of new titles in this category is critical. Likewise, understanding the many genres and subgenres into which these titles fall—wizard fantasy, alternate worlds, fantasy mystery, dystopian fiction, science fantasy, and more—is also key if you want to motivate young readers and direct them to books they'll enjoy. Written to help you master a complex array of genres and titles, this guide includes more than 1,500 books, most published since 2006, organizing them by genre, subgenre, and theme. Subgenres growing in popularity such as "steampunk" are highlighted to keep you current with the latest trends. The guide will serve three audiences. Of course, you can turn to it as you help your teenage patrons select the books and genres that will interest them most. Teen readers, whether devoted fans or newcomers, can use it themselves to find titles and subgenres they might like. In addition, the guide will help teachers and parents match students with the right books.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789401016957

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Publish and be Free by Anonim Pdf

In May 1970 the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands was celebrated in the King's Library of the British Museum with an ex hibition of Dutch clandestine printing. The books shown were part of the considerable collection assembled in the intervening years by Miss Anna Simoni in the course of her official duties in the Department. It has been decided that the size and quality of this collection justify the publication of a catalogue. For this, and the full indexes which have been provided, credit is also due to Miss Simoni. The British Library Board wishes to express its deep appreciation of the generosity of the donors and helpers whose names are mentioned in the introduction. K. B. Gardner Principal Keeper Department of Printed Books INTRODUCTION The Second World War saw German rule extended over many countries where most of the people were fundamentally opposed to the Nazi ide ology. In all these enslaved nations Resistance movements sprang up and they took various forms, one of the most important of which was the work of the illegal press. In the Netherlands, as elsewhere, under ground newspapers were of the greatest political importance. At the same time a large number of pamphlets helped to strengthen the peo ple's will to continue the struggle and to form public opinion on future developments.