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Lucian, True History

Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary

By: Diskin Clay

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Lucian, True History

Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary

By: Diskin Clay

Lucian of Samosata's True History is a fantastical tale of voyage and imagination. No editor, translator, or reader knows quite how to describe it or fit it comfortably into a familiar genre of Greek literature: 'satires' and 'dialogues' only partially describe the genre or genres he wrote in. Of all the ancient Greco-Roman writers, Lucian is without doubt one of the most inventive and witty. The Greek text in this edition of the True History is accompanied by a facing page English translation, making it an accessible and informative resource aimed at students and teachers of Greek. Whether used in the classroom or in research, readers will benefit from an introduction to Lucian and his place in imperial Greek literature, as well as a translation and commentary that bring out the wonders of his True History.

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Oxford University Press

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0192665421

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Paradosis and Survival

Three Chapters in the History of Epicurean Philosophy

By: Diskin Clay

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Three Chapters in the History of Epicurean Philosophy

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The progression of Epicurean doctrine and rhetoric

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University of Michigan Press

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0472108964

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Platonic Questions

Dialogues with the Silent Philosopher

By: Diskin Clay

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Platonic Questions

Dialogues with the Silent Philosopher

By: Diskin Clay

The dialogue has disappeared as a mode of writing philosophy, and philosophers who study Plato today often ignore the form in which Plato's work appears in favor of reconstructing and analyzing arguments thought to be conveyed by the content of the dialogues. A distinguished classicist here offers an approach to understanding Plato that tries to do full justice to the form of Platonic philosophy, appreciated against the background of Greek literature and history, while also giving proper due to the important philosophic content of the dialogues. The book deals in turn with Plato's relation to and portraits of Socrates, the literary and philosophical character of the dialogues (including the problems of interpreting a philosopher who never speaks in his own name), and the modes of argumentation employed in the dialogues as well as some of their major themes.

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Penn State Press

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0271041153

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9780271041155

The End of the Twins

By: Saul Diskin

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The End of the Twins

By: Saul Diskin

Saul Diskins extraordinary memoir is rich with unique and wonderful intimacythe intimacy of twinship. For me this made that closest of bonds come alive in a way no other book Ive read has succeeded in doing. Diskin makes one feel like a twin, see the world through a twins eyes, suffer with him in a way that is at times almost unbearably close and poignant. One becomes immersed in the life and death struggle. The medical detail is wonderfully well-done, as are all the relationships. The peculiar and overwhelming nature of twinship is brought out in a way thats both uncannily spirited and wholly down-to-earth; completely unsentimental. The reader participates at every point and on every page in an intimacy that he knows only death can end. JOHN BAYLEY, author of Elegy for Iris "...you have captured the essence of the twin relationship more eloquently than anyone else I have ever read." Nancy Segal, author of Entwined Lives, Indivisible by Two and Someone Else's Twin. What is it like to lose your mirror-image, your other half, your secret sharer? The End of the Twins is an arresting memoir that evokes the mysteries of twinship and the irrevocability of loss. ERICA JONG, author of Fear of Flying and Becoming Light A moving account of a unique bereavement from which we can all learn about love and loss. HAROLD S. KUSHNER, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

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1468530151

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Platonic Questions

Dialogues with the Silent Philosopher

By: Diskin Clay

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Dialogues with the Silent Philosopher

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Markets in Oaxaca

By: Scott Cook,Martin Diskin

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Markets in Oaxaca

By: Scott Cook,Martin Diskin

Markets in Oaxaca is a study of the regional peasant marketing system in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico. It relates the marketing system to other aspects of the regional economy, to neighboring regions, and to the Mexican national economy. Combining ethnographic, theoretical, and regional analyses, it suggests new directions in the fields of peasant and development studies. Contributors to the volume describe the operation and nature of several marketplaces in the region, analyze village-based artisan production and various specialized economic roles (particularly the role of traders), and describe the operation of several total regional marketing systems. The editors then consider their findings against the background of political, economic, and social structures from the pre-Conquest period to the present. In their conclusion, the editors find the regional peasant economy to be responsive both to the influence of the urban metropolitan sector, on the one hand, and to its own indigenous structural integrity and internal dynamism, on the other. In addition to the editors, the contributors to Markets in Oaxaca are Ralph L. Beals, Richard L. Berg Jr., Beverly Chiñas, Herbert M. Eder, Charlotte Stolmaker, Carole Turkenik, John C. Warner, Ronald Waterbury, and Cecil R. Welte. Their essays combine analyses of the elements of the system within a comprehensive theoretical framework. Together, they present a complete and integrated view of a peasant economy.

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University of Texas Press

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1477305831

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When Spirit Calls ........you answer

A step by step beginners guide to psychic and mediumship self development

By: Brenda Diskin

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A step by step beginners guide to psychic and mediumship self development

By: Brenda Diskin

A step by step beginners guide to psychic and mediumship self development. This book explains what psychic ability and mediumship is about and takes the beginner through various steps and exercises to help them develop the skills needed to become proficient and responsible Psychics and Mediums. I hope that by following my guidelines Mediumship will become an enjoyable and problem free experience. It covers such things as professionalism, discipline, legalities, data protection and insurance. Mediumship can be one of the most rewarding gifts that someone can possess. The look of joy on a bereaved person’s face when they have received even the shortest message from their loved one is one of the best sights that you will ever behold. The immense feeling of satisfaction that a Medium gains from helping someone realise that death is not final; the comprehension that our loved ones’ live on in our hearts and minds, that their ‘energy’ or ‘life essence’ is constantly around us, is one of the most beautiful things a Medium will ever experience. The effort that you, as a Medium, put into discovering how to give these messages to the best of your ability will reflect in your work. This book is intended to help guide you through the learning process. Many times I have been asked "Can anyone become Psychic?" The answer to this is very simple. Everyone is born with Psychic abilities (a sixth sense); think of babies in the crib looking at some ' unseen’ being and laughing and gurgling at them. Think of a child with his/her imaginary friend or those many ‘weird’ co-incidences. One of the main problems we encounter is how we can keep these abilities in a useable and workable state throughout our lives whilst trying to juggle life’s commitments. This is an extremely tough, and for some impossible, task. This is why many people develop their abilities later in life. This book explains what psychic ability and mediumship is about and takes the beginner through various steps and exercises to help them develop the skills needed to become proficient and responsible Psychics and Mediums. I hope that by following my guidelines Mediumship will become an enjoyable and problem free journey for all those that embark on it. As well as covering all aspects of spiritual development I also include the legal aspects associated with working as a psychic or medium. The book has been produced with as little emphasis on any particular religion as possible. Any references or terminologies that appear to implicate a particular deity or religion are purely there to substantiate the average person’s understanding of this particular type of development.

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Brenda Diskin

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1788089685

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Theodore Sturgeon

By: Lahna F. Diskin

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Theodore Sturgeon

By: Lahna F. Diskin

Dr. Lahna F. Diskin examines the life and work of American science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon. Starmont Reader's Guides to Contemporary Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors 7

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Wildside Press LLC

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0916732185

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Paradosis and Survival

Three Chapters in the History of Epicurean Philosophy

By: Diskin Clay

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Three Chapters in the History of Epicurean Philosophy

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The progression of Epicurean doctrine and rhetoric

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University of Michigan Press

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Lucian, True History

Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary

By: Diskin Clay,James H. Brusuelas

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Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary

By: Diskin Clay,James H. Brusuelas

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Oxford University Press

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Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius

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Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius

A Penguin Great Ideas edition of timeless Stoic philosophy in practical aphorisms that have inspired luminaries like The Daily Stoic author Ryan Holiday, and influenced countless others to use philosophy as a tool for self-improvement and resilience to live a better life. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161–180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus’s insights and advice—on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others—have made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being, the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them. Now, Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers, and each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-drive design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped the world.

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1101655976

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Lucian, True History

Lucian, True History

Paradosis and Survival

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Platonic Questions

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The End of the Twins

The End of the Twins

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Platonic Questions

Markets in Oaxaca

Markets in Oaxaca

When Spirit Calls ........you answer

When Spirit Calls ........you answer

Theodore Sturgeon

Theodore Sturgeon

Paradosis and Survival

Paradosis and Survival

Lucian, True History

Lucian, True History

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