A Phonetic Dictionary of the English Language
Author: Hermann Michaelis
Publisher:
Published: 1913
Total Pages: 486
ISBN-13:
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Reason, Illusion, and Passion
Author: Émilie du Châtelet
Publisher:
Published: 2019-09-16
Total Pages: 58
ISBN-13: 9781693596483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe amazing scientist, mathematician, philosopher Émilie du Châtelet (1706-49) has widely been hailed as a rare female intellectual in the Enlightenment. At the same time, her own ideas and contributions remain largely unknown and her writings are rarely read. This is unfortunate, since she has interesting contributions to and explanations of physics, metaphysics, religion, translation, the equality of the sexes, and ethics.This book is a selection of du Châtelet's philosophical writings, in new English translations: -Foreword to "Foundations of Physics"-On the Principles of Our Knowledge (From "Foundations of Physics")-On the Existence of God (From "Foundations of Physics")-On Liberty-Translator's Preface to Mandeville's "Fable of the Bees"-On the Resurrection of the Dead (from "Examinations of the Bible")-On Happiness
Bronzes of the 19th Century
Author: Pierre Kjellberg
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 696
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn illustrated encyclopedia with 1000 photos of over 700 nineteenth century French sculptors including Rodin, Barye, d'Angers and Carpeaux, with biographies, listings of works (with size and foundry when known), museum pieces in France and elsewhere, and recent sales. Also provides an overview of 19th century bronze sculpture, the foundries that cast the bronzes, and methods used to cast works.
Metamorphoses
Author: Emanuele Coccia
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-06-09
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1509545689
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWe are all fascinated by the mystery of metamorphosis – of the caterpillar that transforms itself into a butterfly. Their bodies have almost nothing in common. They don’t share the same world: one crawls on the ground and the other flutters its wings in the air. And yet they are one and the same life. Emanuele Coccia argues that metamorphosis – the phenomenon that allows the same life to subsist in disparate bodies – is the relationship that binds all species together and unites the living with the non-living. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals: they are all one and the same life. Each species, including the human species, is the metamorphosis of all those that preceded it – the same life, cobbling together a new body and a new form in order to exist differently. And there is no opposition between the living and the non-living: life is always the reincarnation of the non-living, a carnival of the telluric substance of a planet – the Earth – that continually draws new faces and new ways of being out of even the smallest particle of its disparate body. By highlighting what joins humans together with other forms of life, Coccia’s brilliant reflection on metamorphosis encourages us to abandon our view of the human species as static and independent and to recognize instead that we are part of a much larger and interconnected form of life.
Catalogue of European Daggers
Author: Bashford Dean
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 1929-02-01
Total Pages: 379
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis catalogue features daggers in numerous examples dating from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century and provides a history of not only the daggers in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, but also the broader history of daggers in general. The illuminating text traces the dagger's development and mode of use throughout the time period while also differentiating it from concurrent development of swords. Included in the text are helpful line illustrations that better show the form and decoration of the daggers, accompanied by a plate section, which allows for easy comparison of the works.
Chu Chin Chow; a Musical Tale of the East
Author: Frederic Norton
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Published: 2023-07-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781021258953
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChu Chin Chow is a musical tale that has captivated audiences for over a century. Frederic Norton's charming characters and melodic tunes make this story one that will enchant readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Kismet
Author: Yg Ka$e
Publisher:
Published: 2020-07-22
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fiction novel telling the story about love, music, and loyalty in a Denver, Co neighborhood that is corrupt with drugs and violence. This story shows how love can either complicate or compliment a life that is already full of controversy!
The Open Work
Author: Umberto Eco
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780674639768
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is significant for its concept of "openness"--the artist's decision to leave arrangements of some constituents of a work to the public or to chance--and for its anticipation of two themes of literary theory: the element of multiplicity and plurality in art, and the insistence on literary response as an interaction between reader and text.
Reel Bad Arabs
Author: Jack G. Shaheen
Publisher: Olive Branch Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 638
ISBN-13:
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Jazz For Dummies
Author: Dirk Sutro
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-04-20
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 1118068521
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes a list of more than 100 recordings for your jazz collection The fun and easy way to explore the world of jazz Jazz is America's greatest music, but with over a century's worth of styles and artists, where do you begin? Relax! This hep cat's guide delivers the scoop on the masters and their music -- from Duke Ellington to Charlie Parker to Wynton Marsalis. It's just what you need to tune in to the history and musical structure of jazz and become a more savvy listener. Discover how to * Understand the traits and roots of jazz * Tune in to jazz styles, from big band to bebop * Listen to great jazz artists * Catch a live jazz performance * Succeed in a jazz ensemble Praise for Jazz For Dummies "Now you can finally know about one of . . . America's greatest contributions to world culture." --Jon Faddis, jazz trumpeter "Fun to read. . . . An important stepping stone to understanding this complex and profound music." --James Moody, jazz saxophonist "Dirk Sutro is madly in love with jazz and . . . he knows what he's talking about." --"Chubby" Jackson, jazz bassist
