Your Search Results

      • Augustinian University Press

        The Augustinian University Press concentrates its efforts in the publication of research books, textbooks, and dissemination books as a result of permanent calls that intend to receive and review monographs and research chapters. The Press permanently works to guarantee content quality published under its editorial stamp and also to be recognized among the academic community as a reliable source of scholarly publishing in Augustinian Studies, Education (from all levels), Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts and Culture. Since its creation in 2017, the Press research books have been already accepted and indexed in important databases such as the Book Citation Index and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB). This experience has strengthened our editorial processes and the permanent identification of current editing and science communication tendencies. The Press also promotes net working to publish new editorial projects between our researchers and external scholars; we do believe this is one of the most important strategies to make our institution and scholars more visible.

        View Rights Portal
      • February 2014

        Les tablettes d'Oxford

        by Wauthier, Jean-Luc

        « Twenty years ago, church historian Martin Marty and his accomplice Jerald C. Brauer, the late dean of the University of Chicago’s Divinity School, wrote a monograph about fictitious theologian Franz Bibfeldt. Entitled The Unrelieved Paradox : Studies in the Theology of Franz Bibfeldt and based on real and fictitious sources, this magnificent hoax was at once comic relief and escapist cover-up ; it allowed its authors to probe issues vexing postmodern theologians, to reflect on the illusory nature of truth, and to safely promote their own beliefs. Les tablettes d’Oxford is built on similar premises. In the preface, Jean-Luc Wauthier recounts his discovery in the Oxford University Library in England of late antiquity tablets purportedly written by the last emperor of the western part of the Roman Empire, Romulus Augustulus. He silences his own doubts by citing Marguerite Yourcenar’s discovery of the “authentic” memoirs of Roman emperor Hadrian, introducing us through this transparent lie to the novel’s picaresque realm. An old man when he wrote his memoirs, Romulus Augustulus borrows Yourcenar’s measured and melancholy classical accents, and yet the very fabric of this literary vanitas throws us back to the present. In an homage to the famed comic books Tintin and Asterix, Wauthier repeatedly refers to the incompetent fifth-century emperor Olybrius, whose name has become a familiar moniker for blustering characters, as in Captain Haddock’s favorite expletive, “olibrius!” ; repeatedly, he echoes the intrepid loyalty of Celtic hero Asterix, forebear of Europe. Even the box containingthe imperial documents (tablets and ostraca) is “sealed” by the virgin tome of a fictitious History of the Celts – an obvious tribute to nineteenth-century scholar Amédée Thierry’s Histoire des Gaulois. Thus, Les tablettes d’Oxford has a deep historical and literary resonance and a proud message. Teetering between historical truth and fiction, the action takes place during the final years of the western Roman Empire, between 475 and 542 c.e. It witnesses the imagined rivalry of Romulus Augustulus, deposed ruler of the West, and his cousin Justinian, rising emperor of the East who became heir to Rome. This momentous and murderous time is appropriately rendered in stylistic counterpoints between the vibrant and poetic tone of youth and the reflective, noble musings of old age on one hand and the almost colloquial, more direct language used to describe historical and political events on the other. Mildness alternates with brutality, happiness with tragedy, darkness with light, dreams with reality, poetry with ribaldry, present with past, Romulus’s formal journaling with his companion Amelia’s informal ostraca, nobility with the plebe, peace with war. This rapid pace of the narrative, these unexpected plot twists and tone changes, draw the reader in. More importantly, they serve as a setting for Wauthier’s own message – namely, Romulus’s plan of founding a new western Christian civilization with the help of the Celts and the Huns, these “noble Barbarians”.

      • June 2019

        From Puella to Plautus

        An Introduction to Latin Language and Thought, Volume 1

        by Tamara Trykar-Lu

        Whether to enlarge your general education, improve your English, or just because you are curious about the society that has had such a lasting influence on our history, our language, our thoughts, and our culture, you should and can learn Latin. Tamara Trykar-Lu's charming and delightful introduction to Latin, From Puella to Plautus, Part I, is designed for beginning to intermediate Latin study, at the high school or college level, either with the aid of a teacher and classroom or simply for personal enjoyment and enrichment. A thorough review of English grammar with detailed explanations makes it easy for the reader to grasp new concepts in Latin. Learning Latin vocabulary becomes manageable once you realize how much ‘Latin’ vocabulary there is in English. You will quickly learn to read Latin with short stories and, gradually, more demanding selections. Readers will translate the story of Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome, but also the tale of Nivea -- Snow White -- and some parts of Shakespeare's plays. Short sections show how English developed, how Latin influenced it, and where they both belong in the world of languages. Each chapter ends with a brief outline of some aspect of Roman culture, such as housing, fauna and flora, games, crafts, water supply, and cooking – with recipes. And last but not least there are informative tidbits, drawings, cartoons, jokes, riddles, crossword puzzles, and, of course, pictures distributed throughout the book. For while foreign-language study should be logical, coherent, and rigorous, it need not be heavy-handed or pedantic, and certainly not dull. Ideal for use in courses or for brushing up your language skills, From Puella to Plautus is a lively and engaging book about the Latin language and life in the Roman Empire.

      • February 2019

        Globi's Adventures in Rome

        by Daniel Frick, Jürg Lendenmann

        A thief steals a golden statue, the 'Mama Lupa', and makes his getaway on a bicycle. Romy and Remo‘s dog gives chase at once. Meanwhile, Globi wakes up at his little albergo, ready to start his day. Stepping out onto the pavement, he is knocked down by a large dog, followed by her owners, the twins Romy and Remo … It‘s the beginning of a wild, spectacular chase, on foot and by scooter, with the panorama of the Eternal City unfolding as a backdrop. Globi also meets the Swiss Guard, who insist on showing him around – and he even bumps into the Pope!

      • Health & Personal Development
        August 2020

        Aries: Zodiac series

        by Marisa St Clair

        The idea that a person’s destiny is shaped by impulses from astronomical bodiesmillions of miles away has fascinated humankind for thousands of years. Astrologicalsigns are the celestial guides that illuminate our fate, reveal the secrets of who wereally are, and warn of challenges to be faced. The Zodiac series provides a cleardescription and detailed analysis of all the key characteristics of your star sign,including the influence of the sun and its bearing on appearance, health, career,relationships and parenting style.

      • Fiction
        October 2020

        And the Crows Took Their Eyes

        by Vicki Lane

        In bitterly divided western North Carolina, Confederate troops execute thirteen men and boys suspected of Unionism. The Shelton Laurel Massacre, as it came to be known, is a microcosm of the horrors of civil war—neighbor against neighbor and violence at one’s own front door. Told by those who lived it—the colonel’s wife, a helpless witness; the jealous second-in-command who gives the fatal order; the canny mountain woman who cares only for her people and her land; the conscript, a haunted man seeking redemption; and the mute girl, whose folk magic yields an unexpected result—these voices offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of five people tangled in history’s web, caught up together in love and hate.

      • Computer games: strategy guides
        August 2012

        PlayStation Cheat Book

        by The Cheat Mistress

        Cheats Unlimited are the specialists when it comes to video game cheats, tips and walkthrough guides. Fronted by the glamorous and gorgeous Cheatmistress, Cheats Unlimited has helped over seven million gamers worldwide over the last 12 years. Through phone lines, fax machines, the Web and WAP sites and now eBooks, we have been there for gamers when they've needed us the most.With EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For PlayStation 3, PSP, PS2 and PSone, we aim to help you unlock the game's full potential with a series of tips, cheat codes, secrets, unlocks and/or achievement guides. Whether you want to find out how to spawn specific vehicles, learn how to open up harder difficulty settings, or discover sneaky ways to earn additional ingame currency, we have the answers. EZ Cheats are compiled by expert gamers who are here to help you get the most out of your games.EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For PlayStation 3 & PSP covers all of the top titles, including Gran Turismo 5, LittleBigPlanet 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City, Dead Rising 2, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011, Street Fighter IV, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Fallout 3, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, amongst hundreds more top titles.

      • Computer games: strategy guides
        August 2012

        PlayStation

        by The Cheat Mistress

        Cheats Unlimited are the specialists when it comes to video game cheats, tips and walkthrough guides. Fronted by the glamorous and gorgeous Cheatmistress, Cheats Unlimited has helped over seven million gamers worldwide over the last 12 years. Through phone lines, fax machines, the Web and WAP sites and now eBooks, we have been there for gamers when they've needed us the most.With EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For PlayStation 3, PSP, PS2 and PSone, we aim to help you unlock the game's full potential with a series of tips, cheat codes, secrets, unlocks and/or achievement guides. Whether you want to find out how to spawn specific vehicles, learn how to open up harder difficulty settings, or discover sneaky ways to earn additional ingame currency, we have the answers. EZ Cheats are compiled by expert gamers who are here to help you get the most out of your games.EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For Xbox 360 covers all of the top titles, including Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City, Dead Rising 2, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011, Street Fighter IV, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Fallout 3, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, amongst hundreds more top titles. As a bonus, we are giving you the complete walkthrough guide for Heavy Rain. In this guide we'll show you how to achieve all the possible endings, and get 100% out of the game.

      • Computer games: strategy guides
        August 2012

        Video game cheats tips and secrets for xbox 360 & xbox

        by The Cheat Mistress

        Cheats Unlimited are the specialists when it comes to video game cheats, tips and walkthrough guides. Fronted by the glamorous and gorgeous Cheatmistress, Cheats Unlimited has helped over seven million gamers worldwide over the last 12 years. Through phone lines, fax machines, the Web and WAP sites and now eBooks, we have been there for gamers when they've needed us the most.With EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For Xbox 360 & Xbox, we aim to help you unlock the game's full potential with a series of tips, cheat codes, secrets, unlocks and/or achievement guides. Whether you want to find out how to spawn specific vehicles, learn how to open up harder difficulty settings, or discover sneaky ways to earn additional ingame currency, we have the answers. EZ Cheats are compiled by expert gamers who are here to help you get the most out of your games.EZ Cheats: Video Game Cheats, Tips and Secrets: For Xbox 360 covers all of the top titles, including Halo: Reach, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Grand Theft Auto IV: Episodes from Liberty City, Dead Rising 2, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011, Street Fighter IV, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Fallout 3, Kinectimals, Dance Central, Gears of War 2, amongst hundreds more top titles

      Subscribe to our

      newsletter