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January 1985Lesebücher über Kulturfiguren und Sozialcharaktere des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts / Dandy - Snob - Playboy
Exzentrik und Dekadenz
by Herausgegeben von Stein, Gerd
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Literature & Literary StudiesMarch 2009The silence of Barbara Synge
by Bill McCormack
'The silence of Barbara Synge' provides a fascinating companion volume to Bill McCormack's acclaimed 'Fool of the family' (2000), a biography of the playwright J.M. Synge (1871-1909). Taking the alledged death of Mrs John Hatch (née Synge) in 1767 as a focal point, this book explores the varied strands of the Synge family tree in eighteenth and nineteenth century Ireland. Key events in the family's history are carefully documented, including a suicide in 1769 which is echoed in an early Synge play, the effects of the famine which influenced 'The playboy of the western world' in 1907, and the behaviour of Francis Synge at the time of the union. 'The silence of Barbara Synge' is a unique work of cultural enquiry, combining archival research, literary criticism, and religious and medical history to pull the strands together and relate them to the family's literary descendent J.M. Synge. ;
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The ArtsSeptember 2009The James Bond Phenomenon
A critical reader (second edition)
by Derek Cullen
Sean Connery's tuxedo, Ursula Andress' bikini, Oddjob's bowler hat, and Q's gadgets are just a few defining features of the 007 world examined in The James Bond phenomenon. Drawn from the fields of literary, film, music, and cultural studies, the essays in this collection range from revitalised readings of Ian Fleming's original spy novels to the analysis of Pussy Galore's lesbianism, Miss Moneypenny's filmic feminism, and Pierce Brosnan's techno-fetishism. Together, the essays not only consider the James Bond novels and films in relation to their historical, political, and social contexts from the Cold War period onwards, but also examine the classic Bond canon from an array of theoretical perspectives. This updated and expanded edition features new essays on a range of hot topics, including Daniel Craig's debut as Bond, Playboy magazine's obsession with the 007 lifestyle, Bond's erotic Orientalism, and the rise of 007 video gaming. ;
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July 2011Der libanesische Leopard
Kriminalroman
by Christian Dorph, Simon Pasternak, Ulrich Sonnenberg
Ein düsterer Trip in die Unterwelt der achtziger Jahre. Kopenhagen, Sommer 1985. Die junge Rikke Bülow wird ermordet in einer leer geräumten Wohnung aufgefunden. Sie ist mißbraucht worden. Kurz zuvor wurde sie in der Stadt mit einem arabischen Playboy gesehen. Ihr Bruder taucht mit Blut an der Kleidung auf, ihr Freund, ein Lyriker, ist spurlos verschwunden, und in ihrem Tagebuch ist von einem Mann namens Leopard die Rede, der eine unheimliche Macht über alle zu haben scheint. Als in Kopenhagen Anschläge auf die Synagoge und ein israelisches Reisebüro verübt werden und sich der dänische Geheimdienst einschaltet, bekommt der Fall eine neue Dimension. Eine tote junge Frau, die im SM-Milieu bekannt war, und ihr Freund, der sich der Verhaftung durch Selbstmord entzieht. Der Fall, den Erik Rohde und sein Team zu lösen haben, scheint schnell aufgeklärt zu sein. Aber dann erfährt Rohde, daß Rikke Bülow Lockvogel einer radikalen syrischen Gruppe war und Spuren bis ins geteilte Berlin und in den blutigen Bürgerkrieg von Beirut reichen.
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Veterinary medicineDecember 2014Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care
by Marit Emilie Buseth, Richard Saunders
This book is an essential, thorough, very practical guide to understanding and caring for your rabbit. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health professionals report healthier and more content rabbits. Developed from the successful Norwegian text Den Store Kaninboka by the award-winning author Marit Emilie Buseth, Rabbit Behaviour, Health and Care will help you: - develop an understanding of the rabbit's nature, which will help you to spot normal and abnormal behaviour; - learn about the correct living conditions in which to keep domestic rabbits, in terms of their behavioural, physical and social needs; - acquire essential knowledge about rabbit nutrition, dentistry and disease; - discover a new and improved approach to rabbit-keeping through stories and case examples of real rabbits; - gain a rewarding owner-pet relationship. Rabbits are extremely popular pets, but misconceptions about their care and behaviour are widespread. Most illnesses or behaviour problems are a direct or indirect result of poor nutrition and care. This book helps veterinarians and rabbit owners to overcome these challenges by understanding the rabbit's nature and needs.
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NIV Luxury Wedding Bible Gold Edition
by Christian Media Publishing
Engagement and marriage is a unique and special time in a couple’s lives. During this time, there is no better gift than God’s Word to turn to for guidance and to accompany the couple in their lives together. The NIV Wedding Bible, with exquisite lace detail and a deluxe white pearlescent finish, is the ideal engagement, wedding, or bridal shower gift. With dedicated presentation pages for wedding day details, a family register and a 1 Corinthians 13 insert, this beautiful Bible is sure to become a treasured family heirloom and continues to be a popular choice world-wide. FEATURES • Full text of the accurate, readable and clear New International Version (NIV)• Special presentation pages for gift-giving, wedding day details and family register• Deluxe white pearlescent finish • Satin ribbon marker• Words of Christ in red• Compact size• Footnotes• Concordance• Table of weights and measures• Two-column format• List of people in the Bible• Help and guidance section• Clear, attractive and readable typeface • High quality Bible paper• Premium quality binding
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October 2020Details Are Unprintable
Wayne Lonergan and the Sensational Cafe Society Murder
by Allan Levine
The body of 22-year-old New York City socialite Patricia Burton Lonergan was found in her bedroom. Charged with her death was her husband of two years, Wayne Lonergan. Details Are Unprintable is a suspenseful account that builds from the moment the body was discovered in October 1943 to Lonergan’s conviction in April 1944. The case focused on the tantalizing rumor that Lonergan, a 26-year-old cadet and playboy, was a “homosexual,” who killed his wife in a fit of rage when she removed him from her will. Part fast-paced drama and part social history, this is a chronicle of Lonergan in denial living in an intolerant world, contrasted with the life of his entitled wife. What truly happened on that tragic night? Should we accept Lonergan’s confession as the jury did? Or was he a victim of physical and mental abuse by the state prosecutors and the police, as he maintained for the rest of his life?
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May 2024Exegetical Epistles, Volume 2
by St. Jerome, Thomas P. Scheck
This is the second of a two-volume set that includes Thomas Scheck’s new translations of several of St. Jerome’s previously untranslated exegetical letters. Epistle 85 to St. Paulinus of Nola contains Jerome’s answers to two questions: how Exodus 7.13 and Romans 9.16 can be reconciled with free will, and what 1 Corinthians 7.14 means. Epistle 106 to Sunnias and Fretela, which deals with textual criticism of the Septuagint, consists of a meticulous defense of Jerome’s new translation of the Latin Psalter. Epistle 112 is a response to three letters from St. Augustine: Ep. 56 (contained in the previous volume), Ep. 67, and Ep 104. In the face of Augustine’s criticisms, Jerome defends his own endeavor to translate the Old Testament directly from the Hebrew text. He also vindicates his own ecclesiastical interpretation of Galatians 2.4-11, as he had set this forth in his Commentary on Galatians, and along the way he accuses Augustine of advocating the heresy of Judaizing. Epistle 119 to Minervius and Alexander contains Jerome’s answers to some eschatological questions regarding the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 15.51 and 1 Thessalonians 4.17. In Epistle 120 to Hedibia, Jerome tackles twelve exegetical questions that focus on reconciling the discrepant Resurrection accounts in the Gospels, as well as questions about Romans 9.14-29, 2 Corinthians 2.16, and 1 Thessalonians 5.23. In Epistle 121 to Algasia, Jerome clarifies eleven exegetical questions dealing with passages in the Gospels and Paul’s letters (Romans 5.7; 7.7-25; 9.3-5; Colossians 2.18-19; 2 Thessalonians 2.3). This letter also contains an exposition of the parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16.1-10), in which Jerome translates material from a commentary attributed to Theophilus of Antioch. In Epistle 129 to Dardanus, Jerome interprets “the promised land” and discusses the alleged crimes of the Jews. Epistle 130 to Demetrias is not an exegetical letter but an exhortation to the newly consecrated virgin on how to live out her vocation. In this letter Jerome reflects on Origenism and Pelagianism. Finally, in Epistle 140 to Cyprian the presbyter, Jerome expounds Psalm 90.
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May 2021Strength for the Challenge
by Compiled by Barbour Staff
Guys, you know life can be tough. But never forget that God is strong. This daily devotional builds off the inspired truth of 2 Corinthians 12:10, “when I am weak, then I am strong.” You’ll be encouraged to seek your daily strength from the all-powerful God through Jesus Christ.
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October 2010Greening Paul
Rereading the Apostle in a Time of Ecological Crisis
by David G. Horrell, Cherryl Hunt, Christopher Southgate
A remarkable, wide-ranging attempt to read the Pauline literature from an ecological perspective, Greening Paul, the first book of its kind, traverses carefully between extremes claiming to present Paul's narrative world and simply subjugating the Bible to a contemporary set of ethical values. Skillfully the authors craft their reading of Paul according to the cutting-edge insights of narrative criticism and tackle burning questions which assail Christians in the present ecological crisis: Does the biblical tradition inculcate an anthropocentric worldview that gives humanity license to exploit the earth for our benefit? Does biblical eschatology imply that the earth is of only passing significance for the elect? Greening Paul is a timely and adroit re-reading of the apostle Paul that provides a potentially very fruitful ecological vision, all the while staying true to the biblical text.
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YesKids Bible Stories Minis Merchandiser Box
by Ewald van Rensburg
The YesKids series is based on 2 Corinthians 1:20-22. God’s promises are stamped with a big YES! from Jesus, who is the centre of everything we preach, teach and pray - He is God’s great Amen (so be it). When we say YES! to Jesus, the Bible tells us: “God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us” (The Message). The YesKids Bible Story series helps children to be YesKids who say a big Yes! to following Jesus. Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God and a Christian value that reinforces the story. The books include guidelines for helping children with faith-building, vocabulary, numeracy- and reading skills and emotional development. FEATURES: - Merchandiser box with 100 books (4 Titles, 25 Books each)
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Lifetyle & personal style guidesJanuary 2019Retirement +01
by Loretta Li & Everyone Press Team
Population aging is becoming an increasingly prominent social issue. As more and more Christians are reaching the end of their occupational career or have already retired, they need to adapt to and cope with this major turn in life. Can the church help them turn this threat into opportunity? Also, many of the retirees are still in good shape, both physically and mentally. They can well start another page in their life. How does the church encourage them to contribute to God’s ministry with their skills and experiences? This book targets at readers who are retirees or about to retire. It encourages them to enter into a closer relationship with God and, as they start a new phase in life, to share and pass on their grace of life with the missions and dreams they have received from God. The book comprises four chapters, namely “Me in Retrospect”, “New Wine and New Wineskin”, “A Blessed Life” and “Eternity and Passing On”. It is good for personal reading and even better for group study and sharing at fellowship meetings. It is aimed at helping readers to achieve the following goals: Stocktaking and reflecting on life so far, refreshing spiritually in God and starting the next phase in life; Experiencing the joy of walking with God, shaking off all the secular conventions and restraints and sharing the Gospel freely with others; Encouraging retirees to work hard to promote the kingdom of God while they may.
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YesKids Special Edition Bible & CD
by Ewald van Rensburg
The YesKids series is based on 2 Corinthians 1:20-22. God’s promises are stamped with a big YES! from Jesus, who is the centre of everything we preach, teach and pray - He is God’s great Amen (so be it). When we say YES! to Jesus, the Bible tells us: “God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us” (The Message). The YesKids Bible Story series helps children to be YesKids who say a big Yes! to following Jesus. Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God and a Christian value that reinforces the story. The books include guidelines for helping children with faith-building, vocabulary, numeracy- and reading skills and emotional development. FEATURES: - For children aged 4+ years - Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, seSotho and Spanish - Written by Ewald van Rensburg - Illustrated by Lilani Brits Encourages engagement: - Read the Bible Story - Talk about the story and the applicable Christian value - Say the Prayer together
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Yes! Kids Funpack Bundles
by Ewald van Rensburg
The YesKids series is based on 2 Corinthians 1:20-22. God’s promises are stamped with a big YES! from Jesus, who is the centre of everything we preach, teach and pray - He is God’s great Amen (so be it). When we say YES! to Jesus, the Bible tells us: “God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us” (The Message). The YesKids Bible Story series helps children to be YesKids who say a big Yes! to following Jesus. Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God and a Christian value that reinforces the story. The books include guidelines for helping children with faith-building, vocabulary, numeracy- and reading skills and emotional development. FEATURES: - For children aged 4+ years - Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, seSotho and Spanish - Written by Ewald van Rensburg - Illustrated by Lilani Brits Encourages engagement: - Read the Bible Story - Talk about the story and the applicable Christian value - Say the Prayer together
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YesKids Bible Stories about God’s Greatness
by Ewald van Rensburg
The YesKids series is based on 2 Corinthians 1:20-22. God’s promises are stamped with a big YES! from Jesus, who is the centre of everything we preach, teach and pray - He is God’s great Amen (so be it). When we say YES! to Jesus, the Bible tells us: “God affirms us, making us a sure thing in Christ, putting his Yes within us” (The Message). The YesKids Bible Story series helps children to be YesKids who say a big Yes! to following Jesus. Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God and a Christian value that reinforces the story. The books include guidelines for helping children with faith-building, vocabulary, numeracy- and reading skills and emotional development. FEATURES: - For children aged 4+ years - Available in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, seSotho and Spanish - Written by Ewald van Rensburg - Illustrated by Lilani Brits Encourages engagement: - Read the Bible Story - Talk about the story and the applicable Christian value - Say the Prayer together
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November 2024Love Personified
Is loving tacos the same as loving my enemies and loving God? Exploring Biblical models of REAL love
by Whitehead, Tim
There are some things, that are best to learn from observing, like whether the stove is hot or the milk has gone bad. True Christian Love is a difficult concept to understand and even more difficult to put into practice. But there are others who have set an example for us to emulate and have even personified the characteristics the Apostle Paul used to explain this love in 1 Corinthians 13. Love Personified lets us walk in the shoes of those that have gone before and demonstrated their love for God and for others through kindness and endurance, patience and hope. Love Personified takes a deep dive to see how Joseph’s love suffered long, or how Abraham loved God by hoping in His promises and many more examples. By copying their behavior we can demonstrate agape love ourselves and permit everyone to discover what true Christian love really is.
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The Letter Kills
by Carlo Ginzburg
The Letter Kills will include approximately 30 essays: a few unpublished, but most of them already published in English, in Italian, in French. Each essay deals with a case, placed at the intersection of a variety of disciplines: history, art history, anthropology, literature. The topics will include Augustine, Giorgione, Vasari, Hume, Proust, microhistory, werewolves, shamans, fake news, and so on. The potential reader, presumably struck by this variety, will ask: is it possible to identify a running thread, a common element in those essays? Possibly – starting from the title, which overturns the hierarchy between letter and spirit emphasized by Paul (2. Corinthians 3:4-6). If we reconstruct the letter (of a text, of an image) and the contexts in which it is delivered and received, we’ll discover that the “letter” is a tool, and sometimes a weapon, which can change (as sometimes did change) the world. But this reconstruction is not self-evident. Each essay will be an exercise in slow reading – Friedrich Nietzsche’s definition of philology – associated with the speed of the web. (An association analyzed in the essay Conversations with Orion). Hopefully, the reader will share the feeling of being involved in the search.
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On Consolation
Finding Solace in Hard Times
by Michael Ignatieff
To console someone to be a source of meaning and understanding amidst the pain and loss of life is one of the hardest things a person can do. More and more it's being sought after, not in religious institutions, but through individuals and personal networks. Less and less it's being associated with political traditions, particularly those on the left that tell us to fight, to resist the status quo rather than to accept. Michael Ignatieff explores how those of us who live in a secular world, without the comforting thought of an afterlife free from suffering, have found a modern form of consolation through the religious structures of the past. Using the history of the psalms from the Jewish and Christian traditions, Ignatieff revives these masterpieces to understand the power of their words, and their limits. On Consolation is tragically relevant to our current age, but that is what makes it all the more necessary. Through this book, we learn what it means to find consolation to balance struggle with submission, acceptance of defeat with the lasting light of hope.
