Anarchy of Empire in the Making of U.S. Culture
The United States has always imagined that its identity as a nation is insulated from violent interventions abroad, as if a line between domestic and foreign affairs could be neatly drawn. Yet this book argues that such a distinction, so obviously...
The Making of the Iliad
The Making of the Iliad is intended for readers who have some knowledge of Greek and of Homer. After introductory chapters on the poet of the Iliad's date and homeland, the poetic traditions known to him, the way in which his work developed, and i...
DJ Culture in the Mix
The DJ stands at a juncture of technology, performance and culture in the increasingly uncertain climate of the popular music industry, functioning both as pioneer of musical taste and gatekeeper of the music industry. Together with promoters, pro...
Archestratos of Gela: Greek Culture and Cuisine in the Fourth Century BC
Archestratos of Gela was the author of a mock-epic poem, most likely entitled the Hedupatheia or Life of Luxury, that presented itself as a gastronomic tour of the Mediterranean world. Written sometime in the first two-thirds of the fourth century...
Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques
Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the¿Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques¿is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you'll learn how to whittle, power c...
State of the Environment in Asia
In December 1977 we published the first in this series of NGO-oriented reports on Asia's environment, Ajia Kankyo Hakusho 1997/98. This was published in English by Springer-Verlag as The State o/the Environment in Asia 1999/2000. Although only a f...
In Praise of the New Knighthood
The monk and the knight-the two quintessentially medieval European heroes-were combined in the Knights Templar and in the other military orders founded in the era of the Crusades. With characteristic eloquence, Bernard of Clairvaux voices the cler...
In the Hands of a Chef
A new approach to the CIA's Professional Chef's Knife Kit, In the Hands of a Chef reveals how professional chefs use their revered kitchen tools in restaurants and at home. This book identifies the types of tools necessary in the kitchen, such as ...
In the Hands of a Baker
In the Hands of a Baker covers all the basics of selecting and using baking equipment for the professional kitchen. This text provides guidance on purchasing the correct equipment, organizing a workstation, and the proper care and cleaning of all ...
The Explanation of the Acts of the Apostles
Written 900 years ago by Blessed Theophylact of Ochrid, these commentaries distill the essence of St. John Chrysostom's preaching-and that of other great fathers of the patristic era-many centuries before his own time. Blessed Theophylact has given us a ' Bible study' of ancient and divine origin, untouched by contemporary opinions and discussions. It is in fact, timeless and has proven its value to every generation of Orthodox Christians during the past nine centuries.
The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen: The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen
This is the paperback edition of the first of a projected four-volume set, and is the first English translation of the correspondence of one of the most remarkable women of pre-modern times. Consisting of nearly four hundred letters addressed to s...
The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen: The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen
The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen: The Letters of Hildegard of Bingen
The Book of the Rewards of Life
Hildegard of Bingen, the first German mystic, is one of the most influential women in European history. Born in 1098 in Bockelheim on the Nahe River, Hildegard had her first vision at the age of six, a phenomenon she would continue to experience t...
History of the Kings of Britain
New translation of Geoffrey of Monmouth's Latin history - the first work to recount the woes of Lear and the glittering career of Arthur. This imaginative history of the Britons, written in the twelfth century, is the first work to recount the woe...
The Metalogicon of John of Salisbury
2015 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "The Metalogicon", completed in 1159, is recognized as a milestone in the history of educational theory. Unde...
The Writings of Philo of Alexandria
Philo of Alexandria), also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt. Philo used philosophical allegory to harmonize Jewish scripture, mainly the Torah, with Greek philosophy. His method followed the practices of both Jewish exegesis and Stoic philosophy. His allegorical exegesis was important for several Christian Church Fathers, but he has barely any reception history within Rabbinic Judaism. He believed that literal interpretations of the Hebrew Bible would stifle humanity's perception of a God too complex and marvelous to be understood in literal human terms. Some scholars hold that his concept of the Logos as God's creative principle influenced early Christology. Other scholars deny direct influence but say that Philo and Early Christianity borrow from a common source. The only event in Philo's life that can be decisively dated is his participation in the embassy to Rome in 40 CE. He represented the
History of the Kings of Britain
Completed in 1136, The History of the Kings of Britain traces the story of the realm from its supposed foundation by Brutus to the coming of the Saxons some two thousand years later. Vividly portraying legendary and semi-legendary figures such as ...
The Role of Elites in Economic Development
Elites have a disproportionate impact on development outcomes. While a country's endowments constitute the deep determinates of growth, the trajectory they follow is shaped by the actions of elites. But what factors affect whether elites use their...
Public Health in the Age of Anxiety
Controversies and scepticism surrounding vaccinations, though not new, have increasingly come to the fore as more individuals decide not to inoculate themselves or their children for cultural, religious, or other reasons. Their personal decisions ...
The Manual of the Law of Armed Conflict
This book is the first comprehensive manual on the law of armed conflict prepared by a team of expert scholars and practitioners working for and with the UK Ministry of Defence. It covers all aspects of the law of armed conflict as applied today, ...
The Manual of Harmonics of Nicomachus the Pythagorean
In ancient Greek thought, the musical scale discovered by the philosopher Pythagoras was seen as a utopian model of the harmonic order behind the structure of the cosmos and human existence. Through proportion and harmony, the musical scale bridge...
Marsilius of Padua: The Defender of the Peace
The Defender of the Peace of Marsilius of Padua is a massively influential text in the history of western political thought. Marsilius offers a detailed analysis and explanation of human political communities, before going on to attack what he see...
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church was a document of outstanding importance which sold millions of copies worldwide. Many critics at the time of publication said the Catechism lacked sufficient coverage of the social teaching of the Catholic Chu...
The Explanation of the Holy Gospel of Matthew
The Blessed Archbishop Theophylact of Bulgaria lived and ministered during the second half of the 11th century AD. Trained as a scholar and cleric at the patriarchal academy in Constantinople, he spent the bulk of his career as a missionary in Ohrid on the outskirts of the Byzantine Empire. During that time, he wrote a series of commentaries on most of the books of the New Testament and some of the prophets, which are beloved to this day for their wisdom and penetrating insights.
The House Of Oud The House Of Oud Live In Colors - 75 Ml
Full av glädje, explosiv och smittsam: denna doft öppnar med una En avsiktsförklaring av citron, grapefrukt och röda frukter som leker och jagar varandra tills de når hjärtat. Här, de stimulerande förnimmelserna av ingefära och Pink Peppar retar ditt luktsinne och bjuder in dina känslor att flyta upp till ytan. Slutet är värt det. essere ihågkommen: noter av bärnsten och mysk skapar scenen för Hinoki, det överraskande japanska träet vars aroma Den är torr, frisk och ibland mystisk, vald här för att representera ett mirakel: ögonblicket då una kreativ glöd ser dagens ljus för första gången.
