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Dr. V

An Extraordinary Journey

By: Thomas D'Agnes

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Dr. V

An Extraordinary Journey

By: Thomas D'Agnes

Raised in a Greek immigrant family amid New England's industrial decline, Manny Voulgaropoulos wanted to explore exotic places. His ticket to adventure was medical school in Belgium, where he learned how Belgium's colonization of the Congo exploited its indigenous people. His medical training, originally a passport to travel the world, became his means to alleviate suffering of poor and underprivileged people. A serendipitous meeting with Tom Dooley, the Jungle Doctor, brought him to Kratie, Cambodia in 1958 as the Indochina war was brewing. In Kratie Manny was the Great White Doctor treating hundreds every day just as Tom Dooley had done. After repeatedly seeing the same people with the same diseases, Manny realized that Kratie's people didn't need a jungle doctor. They needed preventive medicine and public health delivered by Cambodians for Cambodians. These lessons molded Manny's professional philosophy in a career spanning four decades. From the pinnacle of academia at the University of Hawaii to the zenith of international public health leading USAID health programs in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Manny Voulgaropoulos emphasized public health and preventive medicine; and instilled his host country colleagues with the confidence to take control of their health programs and their destinies.

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1469745127

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The Other Schindlers

Why Some People Chose to Save Jews in the Holocaust

By: Agnes Grunwald-Spier

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The Other Schindlers

Why Some People Chose to Save Jews in the Holocaust

By: Agnes Grunwald-Spier

Thanks to Thomas Keneally's book Schindler's Ark, and the film based on it, Schindler's List, we have become more aware of the fact that, in the midst of Hitler's extermination of the Jews, courage and humanity could still overcome evil. While 6 million Jews were murdered by the Nazi regime, some were saved through the actions of non-Jews whose consciences would not allow them to pass by on the other side, and many are honoured by Yad Vashem as 'Righteous Among the Nations' for their actions. As a baby, Agnes Grunwald-Spier was herself saved from the horrors of Auschwitz by an unknown official, and is now a trustee of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. She has collected together the stories of thirty individuals who rescued Jews, and these provide a new insight into why these people were prepared to risk so much for their fellow men and women. With a foreword by Sir Martin Gilbert, one of the leading experts on the subject, this is an ultimately uplifting account of how some good deeds really do shine in a weary world.

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The History Press

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0752462431

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A Bookseller's Hobby-horse and the Rhetoric of Translation

Anthony Ernst Munnikhuisen and Bernardus Brunius and the First Dutch Edition of 'Tristram Shandy' (1776-1779)

By: Agnes Maria Zwaneveld

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A Bookseller's Hobby-horse and the Rhetoric of Translation

Anthony Ernst Munnikhuisen and Bernardus Brunius and the First Dutch Edition of 'Tristram Shandy' (1776-1779)

By: Agnes Maria Zwaneveld

A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translationis a study of the first Dutch translation of Tristram Shandy(1759-67) as a product of and factor in the reception of Sterne's novel in the Netherlands, and as a specific manifestation of this reception: a derived text based on interpretation of the original. It took sixteen years for this translation to appear. Why was this so? And why did its publication (1776-79) prove unrewarding to the publisher? To answer the first question, Agnes Zwaneveld relates the development of Sterne appreciation in the Netherlands -- from neglect in the 1760s to a literary craze in the 1780s -- to a number of socio-cultural factors, including a growing interest in German literature. This relation with German literature is reflected in the choice of books published by A.E. Munnikhuisen, a Sterne-enthusiast and conscientious publisher, but also an outsider in the book trade, whose audacity led to the commercial failure of his enterprise. A different question tackled in this study is to what extent the translation reflects the original text. Can it be accepted as a faithful rendering, or rather as an adaptation, an imitatioin the classical tradition? To understand what norms the translator, Bernardus Brunius, followed and what effects he can have been aiming at, his work is described in terms of the -- rhetorical -- theory of translation adhered to in his day. To avoid subjectivity in assessing the resemblance between translation and original, the comparison focuses on composition and the use of rhetorical figures as formal aspects which can be easily recognised across the centuries. The textual comparison was limited to the opening chapter of Tristram Shandy, seen as the novel's exordium, in which both author and translator are likely to have made a show of their intentions. Close reading of this chapter resulted in an interpretation of Tristram's authorial performance as inspired by both Quintilian and Longinus.

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Rodopi

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9051839561

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A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translation

Anthony Ernst Munnikhuisen and Bernardus Brunius, and the First Dutch Edition of 'Tristram Shandy' (1776-1778)

By: Agnes M. Zwaneveld

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A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translation

Anthony Ernst Munnikhuisen and Bernardus Brunius, and the First Dutch Edition of 'Tristram Shandy' (1776-1778)

By: Agnes M. Zwaneveld

A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translation is a study of the first Dutch translation of Tristram Shandy (1759-67) as a product of and factor in the reception of Sterne's novel in the Netherlands, and as a specific manifestation of this reception: a derived text based on interpretation of the original. It took sixteen years for this translation to appear. Why was this so? And why did its publication (1776-79) prove unrewarding to the publisher? To answer the first question, Agnes Zwaneveld relates the development of Sterne appreciation in the Netherlands — from neglect in the 1760s to a literary craze in the 1780s — to a number of socio-cultural factors, including a growing interest in German literature. This relation with German literature is reflected in the choice of books published by A.E. Munnikhuisen, a Sterne-enthusiast and conscientious publisher, but also an outsider in the book trade, whose audacity led to the commercial failure of his enterprise. A different question tackled in this study is to what extent the translation reflects the original text. Can it be accepted as a faithful rendering, or rather as an adaptation, an imitatio in the classical tradition? To understand what norms the translator, Bernardus Brunius, followed and what effects he can have been aiming at, his work is described in terms of the — rhetorical — theory of translation adhered to in his day. To avoid subjectivity in assessing the resemblance between translation and original, the comparison focuses on composition and the use of rhetorical figures as formal aspects which can be easily recognised across the centuries. The textual comparison was limited to the opening chapter of Tristram Shandy, seen as the novel's exordium, in which both author and translator are likely to have made a show of their intentions. Close reading of this chapter resulted in an interpretation of Tristram's authorial performance as inspired by both Quintilian and Longinus.

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BRILL

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9004488766

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9789004488762

Grandeur and Twilight of Radical Universalism

By: Agnes Heller

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Grandeur and Twilight of Radical Universalism

By: Agnes Heller

Grandeur and Twilight of Radical Universalism provides a theoretical construction to the extraordinary events of the past several years in Europe and the Soviet Union, and China. These masterful essays attribute much of the problem of totalitarianism to its blind acceptance of a Marxist philosophy of practice. With the failure of communist practice, the collapse of the Marxian paradigm was quick to follow.At its roots this volume is a critique of the idea that we can have "scientific knowledge" of the social and political future. Totalitarian Marxism combined statements of history and claims of omniscience. Free choice was surrendered to history, and when the predicted outcomes fail to materialize, when communism came closer to being buried than capitalism, and western ideals of democracy proved far more compelling than inherited doctrines of authoritarianism, the outcome proved monumental and disastrous.The authors position themselves as evolving from critical Marxism to post-Marxism, and then post modernism. By this, they mean a modest view of life, one that moves beyond radical universalism and grand narrative, into a realization of individualism and equity concerns are central to the end of the twentieth century. The volume proceeds historically: from studies of the classic Marxian legacy; to the early twentieth century efforts of Lukacs, Weber and Adorno; proceeding to the disintegration of the Marxian paradigm in both its pure and revisionist forms. It ends with a study of options posed by this paradigmatic collapse - to consideration of the status of postmodernity and the choices between pure relativism and a theological fundamentalism. ,This is a work of absolute importance for political philosophy, the sociology of knowledge, and the history of ideas. In raising recent events to a theoretically meaningful framework, it represents a refreshing as well as remarkable step toward understanding Revolutions from 1789 to 1989.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000948730

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9781000948738

Paddling to where I Stand

Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasutinuxw Noblewoman

By: Agnes Alfred

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Paddling to where I Stand

Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasutinuxw Noblewoman

By: Agnes Alfred

The Kwakwaka'wakw people and their culture have been the subject of more anthropological writings than any other ethnic group on the Northwest Coast. Until now, however, no biography had been written by or about a Kwakwaka'wakw woman. Paddling to Where I Stand presents the memoirs of Agnes Alfred (c. 1890-1992), a non-literate noble Qwiqwasutinuxw woman of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation and one of the last great storytellers among her peers in the classic oral tradition. Agnes Alfred documents through myths, historical accounts, and personal reminiscences the foundations and the enduring pulse of her culture. She shows how a First Nations woman managed to quietly fulfil her role as a noble matriarch in her ever-changing society, thus providing a role model for those who came after her. She also contributes significant light and understanding to several traditional practices including prearranged marriages and traditional potlatches. Paddling to Where I stand is more than another anthropological interpretation of Kwakwaka'wakw culture. It is the first-hand account, by a woman, of the greatest period of change she and her people experienced since first contact with Europeans, and her memoirs flow from her urgently felt desire to pass on her knowledge to younger generations..

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UBC Press

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0774809132

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9780774809139

Dento/Oro/Craniofacial Anomalies and Genetics

By: Agnes Bloch-Zupan,Heddie Sedano,Crispian Scully

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Dento/Oro/Craniofacial Anomalies and Genetics

By: Agnes Bloch-Zupan,Heddie Sedano,Crispian Scully

Dental defects may be the physical expression of genetic defects, and so they can often be seen in a variety of syndromes associated with malformations of organs. However, dental defects are often not recognized, identified, nor characterised despite representing a possible diagnostic sign for an undiagnosed condition. This book addresses this gap by providing an understanding of dental genetics and its developmental biology counterpart. With approximately seventy well-illustrated examples, the authors present the clinical oro-facial manifestations accompanying various syndromes, providing the necessary knowledge for diagnostic purposes, as well as giving insight into recent development for each specific condition. The clarity and format of this book make it an ideal support guide both in the clinic and while conducting research. - Comprehensive examination of dento/oro/craniofacial anomalies - Well-illustrated examples - Presented in a compact, easy to use format

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Elsevier

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0123914736

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Constanze, Mozart's Beloved

By: Agnes Selby

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Constanze, Mozart's Beloved

By: Agnes Selby

Constanze, the wife of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart, was not the foolish and self-interested individual of popular opinion, much of which is based on the views of Mozart's father, who believed that his son had chosen an inappropriate partner. This strong-minded woman was, however, to be of critical support to her beloved husband. From a family of accomplished musicians, she was possessed of a fine voice and sang in public performances of a number of Mozart's works, both before and after his death. She bore him six children, of whom two survived childhood. Her business acumen was such that after his death she was largely responsible for keeping his music before the public, organising concerts, securing the accurate publication of many of his works, including the Requiem, and acquiring patronage from the aristocracy. Her second marriage to the Dane, Georg Nikolaus Nissen, continued a life story which is a rich example of self-sufficiency and competence in an era when a woman in business was a rarity. Importantly, this book restores the reputation of a woman much maligned by history. Revised edition

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Hollitzer Wissenschaftsverlag

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3990121170

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9783990121177

Marriages and Families

By: Agnes Czerwinski Riedmann,Mary Ann Lamanna,Adie Nelson

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Marriages and Families

By: Agnes Czerwinski Riedmann,Mary Ann Lamanna,Adie Nelson

This new adaptation of the best-selling American text is contemporary, covering such current topics as non-traditional families; Comprehensive, with all material being deemed essential by reviewers, and Balanced, with excellent historical and theoretical coverage of Canadian families. Using the theme of choice, the text helps students learn with weblinks at end of each chapter, 'As We Make Choices' boxes, and 'A Closer Look At Diversity' sections.

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Nelson Thomson Learning

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0176168877

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CultureShock! Berlin

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

By: Agnes Sachsenroeder

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CultureShock! Berlin

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

By: Agnes Sachsenroeder

CultureShock! Berlin will bring you on an exciting discovery and pave the way for a smooth and enjoyable stay in this ever-changing city. Full of practical information and interesting insights, the book is a valuable road map for expatriates and long-term visitors on how Berliners tick, and how to get on and along in the city, down to how to separate rubbish for recycling, which, in Germany, is something for which you need an instruction manual. Understand the mechanisms of a city that has played such a compelling role on the world’s political and historical stage. Appreciate the discipline and punctuality of the Berliners and learn how to get behind their serious exterior and the famous Berliner Schnauze. With its lovely parks, marvellous museums and rich artistic and cultural roots, Berlin will also surprise you with its unique beauty and charm. CultureShock! Berlin is your essential guide to making this city your own

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Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd

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9814435295

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9789814435291

Franz Liszt and Agnes Street-Klindworth

A Correspondence, 1854-1886

By: Franz Liszt,Agnes Street-Klindworth

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Franz Liszt and Agnes Street-Klindworth

A Correspondence, 1854-1886

By: Franz Liszt,Agnes Street-Klindworth

This new critical edition contains all 160 extant letters in both English and French, transcribed from the most reliable sources and carefully annotated by a scholar of increasing reputation. Also included are - biographical information about Agnes herself; historical and critical prefaces; detailed notes for each letter; linking text between letters; analytical tables of the correspondence; an extensive bibliography and an index.

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Pendragon Press

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1576470067

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Chase's Annual Events

By: Contemporary Books,Helen M. Chase

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Chase's Annual Events

By: Contemporary Books,Helen M. Chase

A must-have for librarians, teachers, broadcasters, event planners, and advertisers, this is the directory that Americans have come to rely on for special events, holidays, ethnic celebrations, anniversaries, birthdays, fairs and festivals, historic events, and traditional and whimsical observances of all kinds. Extensively indexed by state and by category, entries include direct-access phone numbers, addresses, attendance figures, and websites (where available). A Free companion CD-ROM is available with every book. The essential book for the millennium!

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McGraw-Hill/Contemporary

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0809227762

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9780809227761

1000 Years, 1000 People--Ranking the Men and Women who Shaped the Millennium

By: Agnes Hooper Gottleib,Et Al.

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1000 Years, 1000 People--Ranking the Men and Women who Shaped the Millennium

By: Agnes Hooper Gottleib,Et Al.

Who are the real frontrunners of the last 1000 years? Who had the greatest impact? The 1000 people in this book have been graded according to key criteria: lasting impact, contribution to wisdom and/or beauty, influence on contemporaries, singularity of c

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8190277677

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Dr. V

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The Other Schindlers

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A Bookseller's Hobby-horse and the Rhetoric of Translation

A Bookseller's Hobby-horse and the Rhetoric of Translation

A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translation

A Bookseller's Hobby-Horse, and the Rhetoric of Translation

Grandeur and Twilight of Radical Universalism

Grandeur and Twilight of Radical Universalism

Paddling to where I Stand

Paddling to where I Stand

Dento/Oro/Craniofacial Anomalies and Genetics

Dento/Oro/Craniofacial Anomalies and Genetics

Constanze, Mozart's Beloved

Constanze, Mozart's Beloved

Marriages and Families

Marriages and Families

CultureShock! Berlin

CultureShock! Berlin

Franz Liszt and Agnes Street-Klindworth

Franz Liszt and Agnes Street-Klindworth

Chase's Annual Events

Chase's Annual Events

1000 Years, 1000 People--Ranking the Men and Women who Shaped the Millennium

1000 Years, 1000 People--Ranking the Men and Women who Shaped the Millennium

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