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Oxford Quick Reference The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Paperback)

The third edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is the complete and authoritative reference guide to the classical world and its literary heritage. It not only presents the reader with all the essential facts about the authors... more

The Heritage of Sufism: Classical Persian Sufism from Its Origins to Rumi (700-1300) v.1 (Paperback) by Lonard Lewisohn Leonard Lewisohn

9781851681884. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 708. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 708 p. Heritage of Sufism 1. The first volume in a three-volume set this is a study of the rise of Persian Sufi spirituality and... more

Transformation of the Classical Heritage: Scenting Salvation : Ancient Christianity and the Olfactory Imagination (Series #42) (Edition 1) (Hardcover)

This book explores the role of bodily sensory experience in early Christianity (first - seventh centuries AD) by focusing on the importance of smell in ancient Mediterranean culture. Following its legalization in the fourth century Roman Empire... more

Somerville Massachusetts: A Brief History (Hardcover)

Enter Somerville a city packed with stories larger than itself to salute a heritage that justifies the fierce pride of its citizens. Share a perch on one of Somerville s celebrated hills with Dee Morris and Dora St. Martin and watch the raising of... more

Genes and DNA: A Beginner s Guide to Genetics and Its Applications (Hardcover)

Covering newsworthy aspects of contemporary biology--gene therapy the Human Genome Project DNA testing and genetic engineering--as well as fundamental concepts this book written specifically for nonbiologists discusses classical and molecular... more

Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage: Joaquin Murrieta California Outlaw (Paperback)

Here in its original English translation is the dime-novelesque biography of one of the most infamous bandits in the history of the Old West for decades a source of fear and legend in the state of California. To Mexicans and Indians however Joaquin... more

Transformation of the Classical Heritage Paulinus of Nola: Life Letters and Poems Volume 27 Book 27 (Hardcover)

This study offers a comprehensive reconsideration of the life and literary works of Paulinus of Nola (ca. 352-431) a Roman senator who renounced his political career and secular lifestyle to become a monk bishop impresario of a saint s cult and... more

Phonodelica - Hidden Assemblages - Classical - Cassette

CASSETTE. HIDDEN ASSEMBLAGES is the first album from PHONODELICA in a trilogy highlighting the different sides of the artist s spirituality and sexuality as a queer Egyptian-Palestinian woman of Muslim heritage both light and dark. This work unpacks... more

Sumeet Anand Pandey - Morning Meditation - Music & Performance - CD

Sumeet Anand Pandey is a 10th-generation Dhrupad singer a genre of Hindustani classical music that dates back to the 15th century and the most ancient form of Indian classical music still alive today. There is no Indian musical heritage that has... more

George Britton - Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Songs - Music & Performance - CD

A classical singer by profession George Britten was born in Reading Pennsylvania. His own heritage inspired him to find and learn the music presented on this album-songs that provide vignettes of his Pennsylvania-Dutch childhood from ditties about... more

The works of African American composers such as Hale Smith are often mistakenly classified as jazz. However classical aficionados will appreciate the complexity and grace of Hale s music. Its contemporary urban sound makes it a natural descendent of...

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Cappella Marciana - Missa Sopra la Battaglia - Classical - CD

This release celebrates the rich musical heritage of St Mark s Basilica through a selection of liturgical works written by composers employed at the cathedral during the 16th and 17th centuries. Croce s Mass shows how richly developed the music at... more

Hindustani VocalAmir Khan from the Archives of Sangeet Natak Akademi Classical Original (Audio CD)

From the CDSangeet Natak Akademi the National Academy of Music Dance and Drama has a rich and priceless collection of music in its archives built up over half a century. The Akademi offers to the world a selection of rare and original recordings... more

Tanav 2 (Music Therapy For Peace) (Audio CD)

About the CDTanav 2 is the sequel to Tanav part of the popular Music therapy series. The series captures the calming properties of Indian classical music. Its aids the process of wholeness and health creating a positive process for unwinding which... more

The Myths of Greece and Rome (Paperback)

This generously illustrated book of classical myths has become a classic in itself long prized for its simple graphic accurate retelling of the principle myths of Greece and Rome and for its commentary on their origins and significance. Sixty-four... more

Semiotics Communication and Cognition [Scc]: Semiotics of Classical Music (Hardcover)

Musical semiotics is a new discipline and paradigm of both semiotics and musicology. In its tradition the current volume constitutes a radically new solution to the theoretical problem of how musical meanings emerge and how they are transmitted by... more

Algebraic Methods in Operator Theory (Hardcover)

The theory of operators stands at the intersection of the frontiers of modern analysis and its classical counterparts; of algebra and quantum mechanics; of spectral theory and partial differential equations; of the modern global approach to topology... more

Pre-Owned Introducing Semiotics Third Edition (Paperback) 1840465840 9781840465846

Outlines the development of sign study from its classical precursors to contemporary post-structuralism. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included... more

INVEST IN ETHIOPIA - Visit Ethiopia - Celso Salles: Invest in Africa Collection (Paperback)

Ethiopia is an ancient country whose unique cultural heritage rich history and remarkable biodiversity are reflected in a tally of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites - more than any other country in Africa. Within its borders you ll find the world s... more

Pre-Owned Old Mortality (Hardcover) 3829009003 9783829009003

The Rough Guide to Istanbul is the perfect introduction to a vibrant mega-city fast-becoming as popular for its nightlife and arts scene as it is for its unique historical heritage. All the major Byzantine and Ottoman sites plus a myriad... more

Goddesses Whores Wives and Slaves : Women in Classical Antiquity (Paperback)

The first general treatment of women in the ancient world to reflect the critical insights of modern feminism. Though much debated its position as the basic textbook on women s history in Greece and Rome has hardly been challenged. --Mary Beard... more

Studies in Macroeconomic History The Gold Standard and Related Regimes (Hardcover)

This book contains a collection of Michael D. Bordo s essays written singly and with colleagues on the classical gold standard and related regimes based directly or indirectly on gold convertibility. The gold standard (and its variants) was the... more

Marginal Comment: A Memoir Revisited (Hardcover)

Marginal Comment which attracted keen and widespread interest on its original publication in 1994 is the remarkable memoir of one of the most distinguished classical scholars of the modern era. Its author Sir Kenneth Dover whose academic... more

Profiles in Popular Music Jethro Tull s Thick as a Brick and a Passion Play: Inside Two Long Songs (Paperback)

Since the 1960s British progressive rock band Jethro Tull has pushed the technical and compositional boundaries of rock music by infusing its musical output with traditions drawn from classical folk jazz and world music. The release of Thick as a... more

Pre-Owned Poems of the Irish People (Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: Pocket Edition) (Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Pocket Editions) (Leather Bound) 1435163117 9781435163119

Poems of the Irish People celebrates the poetic heritage of the emerald isle with more than fifty classic poems about Ireland s people history character and myths and legends. Its contributors include William Butler Yeats William Allingham and other... more

Recasting the Past: Collecting and Presenting Antiquities at the Art Institute of Chicago (Hardcover)

Founded in 1879 as the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts the Art Institute of Chicago began a tradition of collecting plaster casts of Classical sculpture for display in its galleries and use in its studio art classes. Other original works of art were... more

Heritage: The World of Dante (Paperback)

In celebration of the 700th anniversary of the birth of Dante in 1265 the Dante Society of Toronto invited six internationally known scholars to address its members. Together these contributions indicate the range and direction of Dante studies in... more

Transformation of the Classical Heritage: Shenoute of Atripe and the Uses of Poverty : Rural Patronage Religious Conflict and Monasticism in Late Antique Egypt (Series #50) (Edition 1) (Hardcover)

Shenoute of Atripe: stern abbot loquacious preacher patron of the poor and scourge of pagans in fifth-century Egypt. This book studies his numerous Coptic writings and finds them to be the most important literary source for the study of society... more

Pre-Owned History of the U.S. Army (Hardcover) 157215375X 9781572153752

The fascinating story of how a great institution evolved from its humble colonial beginnings to the mightiest war machine in the world History of the US Army is an impressive tribute to what is best and most inspiring in our national heritage. more

The Haitian drama history taking the wrong turn (Paperback)

The socio-historical explanation of Haiti predicament shows a nation plagued by a monstrous psychological repression stemming from its colonial heritage to such a par that the commotions of its political reality seem to be equal to symptoms of... more

Palgrave Studies in Classical Liberalism: Liberalism and Socialism: Mortal Enemies or Embittered Kin? (Hardcover)

In times of pandemic and global economic crisis little more than a decade after the last there are serious questions about how the liberal order can stand who its friends are and what the future will look like. This edited collection provides a... more

Routledge Revivals Sophocles (Routledge Revivals): The Classical Heritage (Paperback)

Sophocles: The Classical Heritage first published in 1996 contains a diverse collection of reflections ranging from the 16th century to the 20th on one of the three great Attic tragedians the author of perhaps the most famous play of all time. With... more

The Last Days of Atla Kandi (Hardcover)

Nestled in the green meadows of the Plain of Urmia in Northwest Iran are located numerous Christian villages with a rich historical heritage. Atla kandi as it is known by Assyrians is one of the oldest villages in Urmia. Its antiquity is attested by... more

Pre-Owned Christendom: A Short History of Christianity and Its Impact on Western Civilization (Paperback) 0061301329 9780061301322

Christendom: A Short History of Christianity and Its Impact on Western Civilization by Ronald H. Bainton more

Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures: Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis (Hardcover)

This comprehensive new reference work is the first of its kind on the Ismailis and presents a summary of the findings of modern scholarship on the Ismaili Shia Muslims and different facets of their heritage. The dictionary covers all phases of... more

Inspiration: Towards a Christian Interpretation of Biblical Inspiration (Paperback)

Inspiration: Towards a Christian Interpretation of Biblical Inspiration anchors its study of inspiration firmly in the Scriptures and examines the inspired nature of the Bible and its inspiring impact. Gerald O Collins begins by examining classical... more

A Concise view of the Doctrine of the Greek article according to the usage of classical authors and the general observances of its fixed principles by the writers of the new Testament. From Bishop

Leatherbound edition. Language: English Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr d reprint. Illustrations... more

Springer Optimization and Its Applications: Progress in Approximation Theory and Applicable Complex Analysis: In Memory of Q.I. Rahman (Paperback)

Current and historical research methods in approximation theory are presented in this book beginning with the 1800s and following the evolution of approximation theory via the refinement and extension of classical methods and ending with recent... more