This collection of short, insightful observations addresses the most pressing concerns of people who are dying. The text is accompanied by evocative nature photographs. Together, they nurture the spi
The dean of Broadway musical directors examines the dynamics of how the book, music and lyrics work together to create such hits as My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Hair, Pal Joey,
Elaine Graham considers the theological significance of topics as diverse as nativity plays, science fiction, gender, cyberspace and urban regeneration. This title draws together Elaine Graham's short
Sons + Fathers brings together a remarkable array of politicians and world leaders, writers and musicians, cultural icons and actors in this collection dedicated to fathers.Sons + Fath
In this powerful, compassionate work, one of anthropology's most distinguished ethnographers weaves together rich fieldwork with a compelling critical analysis in a book that will surely make a signal
Taking 6,000 synonyms, this guide offers both a definition of each word, and an explanation of how to use it in the correct context. Words of similar meaning are grouped together in thematic sections.
Words of Wisdom brings together 360 of Philosophy's most famous quotations, explaining their meaning and telling the stories behind them. Western philosophy may be said to have begun in ancient Greece
Travel around the world in 1000 words in this fun search-and-find vocabulary-building bookAction-packed illustrations introduce your eager young language learners to essential words in English—plus a few fun ones. From having breakfast together to visiting the zoo or a fantastic art gallery to learn about colors and shapes, these characters will bring new words to life on the page and reinforce those words that you already know. Each page has a central scene teeming with details to discuss and discover, and each word has its own illustration.
Based on extensive research and elite interviews, this reference is a celebration of the highly successful pop-band Franz Ferdinand. The band comes together with their fans from around the world in th
Presenting more than 150 never-before-published photographs of the campaign, many taken by the soldiers themselves, together with unpublished written material from British, Anzac, French, and Turkish
This volume brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to define and describe tabooed words and language and to investigate the reasons and beliefs behind them. In general, taboo is defi
This entertaining and informative reference featuressophisticated and surprising alternatives to commonwords together with no-fail guides to usage. Avoidingtraditional thesauruses’ mundane synonym cho
As readers study specific conversations between Jesus and various women, they will learn how to free themselves from their struggles by replacing negative feelings and destructive behaviors with healt
In his Etymologiae, St Isidore of Seville put together a systematic survey of the world in the form of a vast thesaurus of Latin vocabulary, which supplies a more or less accepted or fanciful etymology for each term. It became one of the most influential books of European culture through the whole medieval period. This Latin 'Roget' is traditionally used as a reference work, accessed through an elaborate index system. In this book Professor Henderson, the most challenging critic writing on Latin literature and Roman culture, presents a full reading of all twenty books of the Etymologiae, showing how the material is sequenced so that its reader is treated to a thoroughgoing education in the world as it was apprehended in Jewish, Graeco-Roman and Christian culture. All Latin, including etymologies, is translated.
In his Etymologiae, St Isidore of Seville put together a systematic survey of the world in the form of a vast thesaurus of Latin vocabulary, which supplies a more or less accepted or fanciful etymology for each term. It became one of the most influential books of European culture through the whole medieval period. This Latin 'Roget' is traditionally used as a reference work, accessed through an elaborate index system. In this book Professor Henderson, the most challenging critic writing on Latin literature and Roman culture, presents a full reading of all twenty books of the Etymologiae, showing how the material is sequenced so that its reader is treated to a thoroughgoing education in the world as it was apprehended in Jewish, Graeco-Roman and Christian culture. All Latin, including etymologies, is translated.
Voices of Change brings together the transformative and empowering words of two centuries of activists in one bold and powerful quote book. Harriet Tubman''s demand for her right to liberty or death s
Nine Holocaust and genocide scholars who are members of the Pastora Goldner Holocaust Symposium began putting together their thoughts about forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice in June 2000, and r
The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty.On the banks of the river that have been Mi
"Research shows that the number of different words a baby hears each day is the single most important predictor of later intelligence, school success and social competence. But what exactly should you
I'll pray for you. Throughout the world these words are spoken thousands of times a day. Increasingly, they are also the impetus for the births of circles of prayer, groups that are providing oomfort
