Jean Sibelius

Jean Sibelius

Author: Daniel M. Grimley

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2025-03-15

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1789144663

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An illuminating investigation into the interdisciplinary impact of the beloved modern classical composer. Few composers have enjoyed such critical acclaim—or longevity—as Jean Sibelius, who died in 1957 aged ninety-one. Always more than simply a Finnish national figure, an “apparition from the woods” as he ironically described himself, Sibelius’s life spanned turbulent and tumultuous events, and his work is central to the story of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century music. This book situates Sibelius within a rich interdisciplinary environment, paying attention to his relationship with architecture, literature, politics, and the visual arts. Drawing on the latest developments in Sibelius research, it is intended as an accessible and rewarding introduction for the general reader, and it also offers a fresh and provocative interpretation for those more familiar with his music.


The Herbalist: Nicholas Culpeper and the Fight for Medical Freedom

The Herbalist: Nicholas Culpeper and the Fight for Medical Freedom

Author: Benjamin Woolley

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2012-06-28

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0007368836

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From the bestselling author of ‘The Queen’s Conjuror’, comes the story of Nicholas Culpeper – legendary rebel, radical, Puritan, and author of the great ‘Herbal’. This is a powerful history of medicine’s first freedom fighter set in London during Britain’s age of revolution.


Heal Thyself

Heal Thyself

Author: Benjamin Woolley

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2004-06-29

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0060090669

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"Heal Thyself" is the first full biography of Nicholas Culpeper, a 17th century English pioneer of herbal medicine whose actions and beliefs revolutionized medicine and medical practice. 25 line illustrations.


Modern Data Science with R

Modern Data Science with R

Author: Benjamin S. Baumer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-03-31

Total Pages: 830

ISBN-13: 0429575394

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From a review of the first edition: "Modern Data Science with R... is rich with examples and is guided by a strong narrative voice. What’s more, it presents an organizing framework that makes a convincing argument that data science is a course distinct from applied statistics" (The American Statistician). Modern Data Science with R is a comprehensive data science textbook for undergraduates that incorporates statistical and computational thinking to solve real-world data problems. Rather than focus exclusively on case studies or programming syntax, this book illustrates how statistical programming in the state-of-the-art R/RStudio computing environment can be leveraged to extract meaningful information from a variety of data in the service of addressing compelling questions. The second edition is updated to reflect the growing influence of the tidyverse set of packages. All code in the book has been revised and styled to be more readable and easier to understand. New functionality from packages like sf, purrr, tidymodels, and tidytext is now integrated into the text. All chapters have been revised, and several have been split, re-organized, or re-imagined to meet the shifting landscape of best practice.


Lineage Book

Lineage Book

Author: Daughters of the American Revolution

Publisher:

Published: 1898

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13:

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Includes inclusive "Errata for the Linage book."


Let's Go Central America 9th Edition

Let's Go Central America 9th Edition

Author: Let's Go Inc.

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2004-12-13

Total Pages: 928

ISBN-13: 9780312335595

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Completely revised and updated, Let's Go: Central America is your comprehensive guide to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Our forty-five years of travel savvy deliver the practical facts you need to navigate this quickly changing area. This edition boasts expanded coverage of local and indigenous culture, beaches, and the outdoors. More listings of Spanish schools and volunteer opportunities help travelers extend their stays, get involved, and make a difference. So, whether you'd rather explore the rich biodiversity of a mangrove reserve in Monterrico or converge on a sprawling Latin-style rodeo in Managua, Let's Go is the only guide you'll need.


Securitising Decolonisation

Securitising Decolonisation

Author: Julius Heise

Publisher: transcript Verlag

Published: 2024-05-31

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 3839473063

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With the right to petition the United Nations, the Ewe and Togoland unification movement enjoyed a privilege unmatched by other dependent peoples. Using language conveying insecurity, the movement seized the international spotlight, ensuring that the topic of unification dominated the UN Trusteeship System for over a decade. Yet, its vociferous securitisations fell silent due to colonial distortion, leaving unification unfulfilled, thus allowing the seeds of secessionist conflict to grow. At the intersection of postcolonial theory and security studies, Julius Heise presents a theory-driven history of Togoland's path to independence, offering a crucial lesson for international statebuilding efforts.