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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2013Tyrants of Sicily by Hugo Falcandus
by Graham Loud, Thomas Wiedemann
This book is our principal source for the history of the Kingdom of Sicily in the troubled years between the death of its founder, King Roger, in February 1154 and the spring of 1169. It covers the reign of Roger's son, King William I, known to later centuries as 'the Bad', and the minority of the latter's son, William II 'the Good'. The book illustrates the revival of classical learning during the twelfth-century renaissance. It presents a vivid and compelling picture of royal tyranny, rebellion and factional dispute at court. Sicily had historically been ruled by tyrants, and that the rule of the new Norman kings could be seen, for a variety of reasons, as a revival of that classical tyranny. A more balanced view of Sicilian history of the period 1153-1169 has been provided as an appendix to the translation in the section of the contemporary world chronicle ascribed to Archbishop Romuald II of Salerno, who died in April 1181. In particular the chronicle of Romuald enables us to see how the papal schism of 1159 and the simultaneous dispute between the German Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and the north Italian cities affected the destiny of the kingdom of Sicily. In contrast to the shadowy figure of Hugo Falcandus, the putative author of the principal narrative of mid-twelfth-century Sicilian history, Romuald II, Archbishop of Salerno 1153-1181, is well-documented.
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Humanities & Social SciencesFebruary 2013The Jews in western Europe, 1400–1600
by Translated and Edited by John Edwards
As European politics, society, economy and religion underwent epoch-making changes between 1400 and 1600, the treatment of Europe's Jews by the non-Jewish majority was, then as in later periods, a symptom of social problems and tensions in the Continent as a whole. Through a broad-ranging collection of documents, John Edwards sets out to present a vivid picture of the Jewish presence in European life during this vital and turbulent period. Subjects covered include the Jews' own economic presence and culture, social relations between Jews and Christians, the policies and actions of Christian authorities in Church and State. He also draws upon original source material to convey ordinary people's prejudices about Jews, including myths about Jewish 'devilishness', money-grabbing, and 'ritual murder' of Christian children. Full introductory and explanatory material makes accessible the historical context of the subject and highlights the insights offered by the documents as well as the pitfalls to be avoided in this area of historical enquiry. This volume aims to provide a coherent working collection of texts for lecturers, teachers and students who wish to understand the experience of Jewish Europeans in this period. ;
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Little Unicorn Finya Brightstar. Read-Aloud Stories from the Wishing Wood
by Mila Berg/Marina Krämer
In the secret Wishing Wood, a wonderful world of unicorns is just waiting to be discovered! Enjoy magical adventures in the company of the little unicorn Finya Brightstar and her friends, Trixie the goblin girl and Kalle the bat. When they leave their tent one night, the three brave friends find out the cause of some strange noises. They come up with a clever plan to help the big unicorn Elara, who has been feeling horribly sad for several days. And when Finya and Trixie have a nasty quarrel, Kalle succeeds in getting them to make up. Because after all, best friends are always there for one another! Twelve stories to read aloud, on a wide range of subjects, all sheer delight! With beautifully designed four-colour illustrations by Marina Krämer on every page, and fine foil embossing on the cover. Ideal for bedtime reading.
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July 1963Graf Öderland
Eine Moritat in zwölf Bildern
by Max Frisch
Graf Öderland, das ist die Moritat von einem Staatsanwalt, der sich am Vorabend eines Mordprozesses entschließt, aus der fragwürdigen Mechanik, der Mechanik des gewohnten Lebens auszubrechen. Als Graf Öderland zieht er mit seiner Axt durchs Land, Revolutionär und Ankläger zugleich, der zum Schuldigen wird und doch im höheren Sinn Ankläger einer verrückten Welt bleibt.
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April 2017Appreciation of DU Fu’s Works
by Written by DU Fu Edited by WANG Zhuo Read by ZHANG Jiasheng
This book incorporates 29 well-known poems and articles by DU Fu—a poet of China’s Tang Dynasty. Each article is equipped with notes, appreciation and translation in modern Chinese. Readers can also listen to the recordings by scanning the two-dimension code of each article or poem.
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Agricultural scienceDecember 1997Forage Seed Production, Volume 1
Temperate Species
by Edited by Daphne T Fairey, John G Hampton
The grasses and legumes grown in pastures and rangelands form the basis of the worldwide animal production industry. Some species also have a significant role in the sport and leisure industry, for playing surfaces such as golf courses and football fields. It is therefore vitally important to ensure that seed supplies of appropriate species are available for use on a commercial scale. This book is published in association with the International Herbage Seed Production Research Group. It brings together leading researchers and along with its companion volume Forage Seed Production Volume 2: Tropical and Subtropical Species (to be published in late 1998), provides the definitive resource for all those concerned with breeding and profitable seed production for grasses and legumes used within grazing systems or recreation and amenity provision. The book is in two parts. Part 1 covers all aspects relevant to seed production, including improving seed yield and quality, crop management, harvesting, processing and the international seed trade. Part 2 consists of eleven case studies from eight countries covering three continents. This book and its companion should be read by all seed scientists involved in the breeding and commercial production of grass and legume seed. They also represent a valuable asset for all commercial seed suppliers. Additionally, the information presented within the book is important for all students and lecturers within departments of agriculture and plant breeding.
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April 2017Appreciation of BAI Juyi’s Works
by Written by BAI Juyi Edited by TAN Zhenming Read by CAO Can
This book incorporates 18 well-known articles by BAI Juyi—a poet of China’s Tang Dynasty. Each article comes with notes, appreciation and translation in modern Chinese. Readers can also listen to the recordings by scanning the two-dimension code of each article or poem.
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April 2017Appreciation of MAO Zedong’s Works
by Written by MAO Zedong Edited by ZHU Chuanshi, LIANG Yingchun Read by FANG Ming
This book incorporates 30 well-known poems by MAO Zedong. Each poem comes with notes, appreciation and translation in modern Chinese. Readers can also listen to the recordings by scanning the two-dimension code of each article or poem.
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April 2017Appreciation of LI Bai’s Works
by Written by LI Bai Edited by TAN Zhenming Read by SU Ming, PU Cunxin
This book incorporates 17 well-known poems and articles by LI Bai—a poet of China’s Tang Dynasty. Each article comes with notes, appreciation and translation in modern Chinese. Readers can also listen to the recordings by scanning the two-dimension code of each article or poem.
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July 2018Practical Feline Behaviour
Understanding Cat Behaviour and Improving Welfare
by Trudi Atkinson
Practical Feline Behaviour contains all the relevant information that a veterinary nurse or technician needs to understand and handle the behaviour and welfare of house cats, and to offer safe and practical advice to clients. There have been ground-breaking advances in our understanding of feline behaviour in recent years and, to protect the welfare of cats, it is increasingly important that anyone involved with their care, especially those in a professional capacity, keep up to date with these developments. This approachable and down-to-earth text describes the internal and external influences on feline behaviour; on communication, learning, social behaviour, the relationship between behaviour and disease, and the cat - human relationship. It also provides practical advice on how the welfare of cats in our care may be protected and how behaviour problems should be addressed and how to avoid them. In this book Trudi Atkinson draws on her extensive experience as a veterinary nurse and a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist to provide a rapid reference and an intensely practical feline behaviour resource for owners, breeders, veterinary professionals, shelter and cattery workers and anyone involved in the care of our feline companions. - Practical, down to earth guide detailing all aspects of feline behaviour - Rapid reference for instant access to information - Written by a well-known animal behaviourist who has extensive experience in treating feline behaviour problems and in advising clients to protect the welfare of their cats - Includes a foreword by John Bradshaw, School of Veterinary Science at University of Bristol, UK
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June 2018Die allerbeste Prinzessin
by Poznanski, Ursula / Illustrated by Büchner, SaBine
An innovative & different princess story! • The three princesses love to quarrel • Original and incredibly witty • Written by Ursula Poznanski and stunning illustrations by Sabine Büchner • Translation Grant! Bianca, Violetta and Rosalind are three adorable princesses. But they share a tiny quirk: they love to argue! One day a visitor asks for entrance into the castle. Prince Waldomir doesn’t enjoy hunting dragons anymore and rather prefers to get married know. Of course each princess is convinced to be the best choice and the prince’s one and only. So a rat race is launched before they have even met the puny prince for the first time…
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April 2011Die Grande Beune
Roman
by Pierre Michon, Katja Massury, Jürg Laederach
Der Erzähler dieser packenden, knappen Geschichten erinnert sich an die erste Stelle als Lehrer, die er 1961 an dem Fluß der Grande Beune, in einem Dorf in Frankreichs Südwesten antrat. Er begegnet zwei Frauen, der älteren Hélène und der jungen Yvonne. Von Yvonne träumt er Tag und Nacht, ihr stellt er nach. Pierre Michon, einer der Meister der französischen Gegenwartsliteratur, hat »Die Grande Beune« in einer unerhört sinnlichen und kunstvollen Sprache geschrieben. Bereits das Motto Andrej Platonovs schlägt den Ton an: »Die Erde schlief nackt und gepeinigt wie eine Mutter, der die Decke herabgeglitten war.«
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June 2004Der Graf von Monte Christo
by Alexandre (d. Ä.) Dumas, Pavel Brom, Dagmar Bromova, Meinhard Hasenbein
Alexandre Dumas (d. Ä.) wurde 1802 als Sohn eines napoleonischen Generals in Villers-Cotterêts geboren, mit 19 Jahren ging er nach Paris ans Theater. Seine Dramen sind heute vergessen, seine Romane dagegen, wie Die drei Musketiere (1844) oder Der Graf von Monte Christo (1845-46) machten ihn berühmt. Alexandre Dumas starb 1870 in Puys bei Dieppe.
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Medical parasitologyJune 2005Keys to the Trematoda, Volume 2
by Edited by Arlene Jones, Rodney A Bray, David I Gibson
This is the second of three volumes of Keys to the Trematoda, a series on the systematics and identification of the Class Trematoda. The book presents the taxa in the Order Echinostomida and some of those in the Order Plagiorchiida, with keys for their identification at the superfamily, family, subfamily and generic levels. The keys are based on critical examination of specimens by subject experts, and generic diagnoses are accompanied by illustrations of important morphological characters. This volume includes seven echinostomidan superfamilies (the echinostomatoids, haploporoids, haplosplanchnoids, heronimoids, microscaphidioids, paramphistomatoids and pronocephaloids) and two plagiorchiidan superfamilies (the allocreadioids and lepocreadioids).The first volume covered the Subclass Aspidogastrea and Order Strigeida, while the third volume, due to be published in early 2006, will cover the remaining members of the Plagiorchiida.
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October 2024Weiter nach Osten
Roman | Von einem jungen russischen Soldaten, der nicht in den Krieg ziehen will
by Maylis de Kerangal, Andrea Spingler
Eine transsibirische Fahrt ins Ungewisse und die Geschichte einer außergewöhnlichen Anziehung – zupackend und zart erzählt Maylis de Kerangal von zwei Menschen, die nicht wissen, wohin; von der Weite der russischen Landschaft und einem Fluchtplan, der so undurchführbar wie verführerisch scheint. Aljoscha ist Zwangsrekrut. Zusammen mit zahlreichen anderen russischen jungen Männern befindet er sich in der transsibirischen Eisenbahn. Was ihn von den anderen unterscheidet: Seit er den Zug bestiegen hat, ist er entschlossen zu desertieren. Jede Haltestelle birgt die Versuchung der Flucht, doch wird er es allein nicht schaffen. Während er mitternachts auf den schmalen Gängen eine Zigarette raucht, trifft er auf Hélène, eine Französin, die älter ist als er. Sie sprechen keine gemeinsame Sprache, und doch scheint es eine geheimnisvolle Verbindung zwischen den beiden zu geben. Als Hélène ihn mit in ihren Wagen der ersten Klasse nimmt, wird sie unausgesprochen zu seiner Komplizin. Doch wie soll sie, die selber auf der Flucht ist, dem Jungen helfen?
