No Roads Lead To Rome

Author : R. S. Gompertz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0982582900

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No Roads Lead to Rome by R. S. Gompertz Pdf

Amazon 2011 Breakthrough Novel semi-finalist! It's AD 123. On the edge of the Roman Empire, a dead governor leaves behind the opportunity of a lifetime. Mysteriously promoted, a senator s son finds himself in an ancient world of trouble. Within days of taking office, Hispania s taxpayers are in open revolt, all legionaries depart to build Hadrian's Wall, and the once-sleepy province is rocked by slave revolts, bread riots, and fad religions. A quixotic saga steeped in humor and history, "No Roads Lead to Rome" chronicles the clumsy schemes of the new governor and his shadowy adviser, a superstitious centurion's struggle to save his faith in the faded ideals of the Republic, and a young rebel's reluctant vow to change the course of history. All are pitted against the Gods, the Emperor, and the decline and fall of nearly everything. It's AD 123--a time not unlike the present--and No Roads Lead to Rome. From Publishers Weekly: The Roman Empire is at a crossroads, and Emperor Hadrian, realizing that continued expansion will make the empire's borders indefensible, decrees consolidation to a size the legions can better guard. That story is told here in a confusion of the historical, the comical, the metaphorical, and the adventurous that mostly (and surprisingly) holds together fairly well. In the province of Hispania, the governor, Festus Rufius, has just taken over for his murdered predecessor, veteran Centurion Marcus Valerius. Surviving on graft, plots, kickbacks and bribery, the Empire lurches on while Hispania is beset by slave revolts, food riots, uncollected taxes, and bad wine. And so the province's leadership must resort to a series of desperate illusions to disguise its failings. All this is recounted swiftly, with verve, panache, and a light tread that makes for a delightful, well told tale.

Author : Arnau Lario Devesa,Joan Campmany Jiménez,Marc Marzo Pallàs,Oriol Morillas Samaniego
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781803275185

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(Not) All Roads Lead to Rome by Arnau Lario Devesa,Joan Campmany Jiménez,Marc Marzo Pallàs,Oriol Morillas Samaniego Pdf

This book considers mobility in Antiquity in its broadest sense from a multidisciplinary perspective. Although mobility is always present in studies of exchange and cultural diffusion, here it is discussed as a key feature of societies, inherent to their functioning and where cultural, social and economic processes meet.

Author : David Ward
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781504990110

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All Roads Lead to Rome by David Ward Pdf

The book is about a sponsored cycle ride undertaken in May 1998, with the objective of cycling from Sheffield to Rome in the space of a fortnight. The story describes the obstacles and hazards involved in trying to complete such a challenging feat.

Author : Michael De Semlyen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Christian union
ISBN : 0951838601

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All Roads Lead to Rome? by Michael De Semlyen Pdf

Author : Michael J. Cullinane
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781449627782

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A Transition to Mathematics with Proofs by Michael J. Cullinane Pdf

Developed for the "transition" course for mathematics majors moving beyond the primarily procedural methods of their calculus courses toward a more abstract and conceptual environment found in more advanced courses, A Transition to Mathematics with Proofs emphasizes mathematical rigor and helps students learn how to develop and write mathematical proofs. The author takes great care to develop a text that is accessible and readable for students at all levels. It addresses standard topics such as set theory, number system, logic, relations, functions, and induction in at a pace appropriate for a wide range of readers. Throughout early chapters students gradually become aware of the need for rigor, proof, and precision, and mathematical ideas are motivated through examples.

Author : Carolina Sartorio
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191063763

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Causation and Free Will by Carolina Sartorio Pdf

Carolina Sartorio argues that only the actual causes of our behaviour matter to our freedom. Although this simple view of freedom clashes with most theories of responsibility, including the most prominent 'actual sequence' theories currently on offer, Sartorio argues for its truth. The key, she claims, lies in a correct understanding of the role played by causation in a view of that kind. Causation has some important features that make it a responsibility-grounding relation, and this contributes to the success of the view. Also, when agents act freely, the actual causes are richer than they appear to be at first sight; in particular, they reflect the agents' sensitivity to reasons, where this includes both the existence of actual reasons and the absence of other (counterfactual) reasons. So acting freely requires more causes and quite complex causes, as opposed to fewer causes and simpler causes, and is compatible with those causes being deterministic. The book connects two different debates, the one on causation and the one on the problem of free will, in new and illuminating ways.

Author : Jarrett Wrisley,Paolo Vitaletti
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781984822321

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The Roads to Rome by Jarrett Wrisley,Paolo Vitaletti Pdf

IACP AWARD FINALIST • An epic, exquisitely photographed road trip through the Italian countryside, exploring the ancient traditions, master artisans, and over 80 storied recipes that built the iconic cuisine of Rome When former food writer Jarrett Wrisley and chef Paolo Vitaletti decided to open an Italian restaurant, they didn’t just take a trip to Rome. They spent years crisscrossing the surrounding countryside, eating, drinking, and traveling down whatever road they felt like taking. Only after they opened Appia, an authentic Roman trattoria in Bangkok of all places, did they realize that their epic journey had all the makings of a book. So they went back. And this time, they took a photographer. Roman cuisine doesn’t come from Rome, exactly, but from the roads to Rome—the trade routes that brought foods from all over Italy to the capital. In The Roads to Rome, Jarrett and Paolo weave their way between Roman kitchens and through the countryside of Lazio, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna, meeting farmers and artisans and learning about the origins of the ingredients that gave rise to such iconic dishes as pasta Cacio e Pepe and Spaghetti all’Amatriciana. They go straight to source of the beloved dishes of the countryside, highlighting recipes for everything from Vignarola bursting with sautéed artichokes, fava beans, and spring peas with guanciale to Porchetta made with crisp-roasted pork belly and loin. Five years in the making, part-cookbook and part-travelogue, The Roads to Rome is an ode to the butchers, fishermen, and other artisans who feed the city, and how their history and culture come to the plate.

Author : Fabio Bacchini,Stefano Caputo
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443873567

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New Advances in Causation, Agency and Moral Responsibility by Fabio Bacchini,Stefano Caputo Pdf

This volume brings together a number of previously unpublished essays that will advance the reader’s philosophical understanding of specific aspects of causation, agency and moral responsibility. These are deeply intertwined notions, and a large proportion of the volume is taken up by papers that shed light on their mutual connections or defend certain claims concerning them. The volume investigates several important questions, including: Can causation be perceived? If it can, can it be perceived in any way other than visually? Can the interventionist theory developed by James Woodward offer an adequate account of causation? Is a causal relation a necessary condition for moral responsibility? Can there be a responsibility difference without a causal difference? Are causal ascriptions based on the more primitive language game of blame ascriptions? What can be learnt from the analogy between causal interference and unbreakable processes, on one side, and motivational interferences and “unbreakable” resolutions, on the other side? How can humans be routinely considered responsible for non-deliberated omissions? Should the connection between moral responsibility and the epistemic conditions usually required for moral responsibility to be obtained be weakened? What is the connection between awareness of one’s doing and intentional action?

Author : Claude Phipps
Publisher : Springer
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319216805

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No Wonder You Wonder! by Claude Phipps Pdf

This book explores and explains scientific mysteries and principles, leavened with tongue-in-cheek humor and an abundance of illustrations. Chapters are short, but give an understanding of technology and science not available elsewhere. Questions include: • What holds a satellite up while it goes around the Earth? • Why is the sky (made out of clear air!) blue instead of green, or just black as night like the sky that high altitude jumper Felix Baumgartner saw? • How is laser light different from “normal” light? • Did Columbus really discover that the Earth is round? • Which one invention will assuredly survive our civilization? • Why can’t you travel back in time? If you often feel embarrassed because you don’t have a clue about lasers, the difference between volts, amps and watts, or how jet planes really work – but you would like to understand the physical principles of our modern world, whether you’re a teen or a parent – this book is for you! To understand the basics of quantum mechanics, or of protons, neutrons and electrons, you don’t need algebra, calculus, or a lot of equations or technical buzzwords. Too many people have been soured on science by science teachers who have made simple concepts seem complex. This book is the antidote: all it requires is your curiosity. Advance praise for No Wonder You Wonder!: “From beginning to end, and with laugh after laugh, I enjoyed every single word of this remarkable book. Phipps is a hell of a good writer, and the kind of physics teacher that I would have loved as a young student. No Wonder You Wonder can be engrossing for anyone with a bit of curiosity, not just the scientific minded.” – Christophe Bonnal, Chief Engineer, CNES (French Space Agency) “No Wonder You Wonder is a fa ntastic book. Covering topics such as space, matter, and the energy within the universe, this book does an excellent job of clarifying these topics. It's a great read for young scientists and aspiring physicists.” – August R., high school freshman

Author : Fred Sheehan
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0806126787

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Anzio by Fred Sheehan Pdf

One of the most bitterly contested pieces of land in World War II was a strip of Italian seacoast fifteen miles long and seven miles deep - the Anzio beachhead. Fred Sheehan, a soldier who participated in the campaign, tells the story of this largely neglected battle, whose purpose was to open the road to Rome. The unopposed January 1944 landing of 40,000 Allied troops seemed to promise easy victory. Yet a month later, with their number increased to 120,000, the Allies were no nearer Rome and were desperately fighting to hold their own against the German forces of Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. After a four-month siege, the Allies finally established a firm foothold in what Kesselring himself called "an epic of bravery."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sura Books
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 817254068X

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Elegant Essays and Effective Letter Writing by Anonim Pdf

Author : Macabee Dean
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781412001847

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No Woman Is Allergic to Diamonds by Macabee Dean Pdf

The so-called "Intelligentsia" call them "aphorism", but they are much better known as one-liners, wisdoms, proverbs, quotable quotes, and so on. They are a form of creativity far above creative writing; they are a form of "creative thinking". They come natural to most persons whose brains have not been stunted by too much brain-washing called education; they can be learned by anybody willing to tap and develop their dormant thoughts. Composing them can be very "soul" satisfying. Writing them can become a delightful hobby. No matter what you call them, each one offers a penetrating insight into the foibles of the people and society that surround you. If you study one a day, even briefly, you will gain the equivalent of a doctorate in wisdom. Sorry, I retract that statement. I've known too many arrogant Ph.D.'s who were nothing more than learned fools. So I should have said, you will gain the wisdom of that extremely rare entity - a wise person. You may even begin to understand yourself. You may even begin to understand your spouse. It has been done. Some readers might find this book has an anti-feminist tinge. But I am far from being an anti-feminist. Some of my best friends are women. This sentence reveals one of the tricks of writing aphorisms. Simply take a well-known saying and change only one word. The original saying was: Some of my best friends are...

Author : Lance Ford,Rob Wegner,Alan Hirsch
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310098393

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The Starfish and the Spirit by Lance Ford,Rob Wegner,Alan Hirsch Pdf

Imagine an organizational model for church leadership that enables the entire team to unleash their full potential. The joy and vigor coming from a collective strength, intelligence, and skill in the community of leaders not only brings greater potency but better yields for your ministry. What would it be like to see this kind of healthy leadership reproduced into the second, third, and fourth generation, on multiple strands? Leveraging the metaphor Ori Brafman popularized in his NYT best-selling book, The Starfish and the Spider, Rob Wegner, Lance Ford, and Alan Hirsch show: How to take a close look at your church's organizational structure and how to adapt instead of simply adopt a certain kind of structural approach. How churches can function without a rigid central authority, making them nimbler in reacting to external forces. How seeding starfish networks inside today's churches will prepare the church of tomorrow to be agile while maintaining the accountability to be effective. The Starfish and the Spirit is about creating a culture where church leaders view themselves as curators of a community on a mission, not the source of certainty for every question and project. It's about creating a team of humble leaders "in the middle" of the church, not at the top--leaders who naturally reproduce multiple generations of leaders, from the middle out.

Author : Tyndale,Children's Bible Hour
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781414328133

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The One Year Devotions for Boys by Tyndale,Children's Bible Hour Pdf

Over 300,000 copies sold! Help boys learn about God the true, easy, and fun way. Every day’s devo includes a short story, a Bible verse to memorize, and a “How about You?” section to engage boys in their faith. 365 daily devotional readings Bible passages introduce each day’s theme Contemporary stories for application Daily memory verses Perfect gift for boys ages 8 to 12! Boys will be eager to read these devotionals created just for them from the same people who created The One Year Book of Devotions for Kids. A variety of themes relevant to today’s elementary school–age boys will encourage and challenge them to personalize lessons from Scripture.

Author : Doug Powell
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805494600

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Holman Quicksource Guide to Christian Apologetics by Doug Powell Pdf

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