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Their Hands Before Our Eyes: A Closer Look at Scribes

The Lyell Lectures Delivered in the University of Oxford 1999

By: M.B. Parkes

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Their Hands Before Our Eyes: A Closer Look at Scribes

The Lyell Lectures Delivered in the University of Oxford 1999

By: M.B. Parkes

This new book by Malcolm Parkes makes a fundamental contribution to the history of handwriting. Handwriting is a versatile medium that has always allowed individual scribes the opportunity for self-expression, despite the limitations of the pen and the finite number of possible movements.The purpose of this study is to focus on the writing of scribes from late antiquity to the beginning of the sixteenth century, and to identify those features which are a scribe's personal contribution to the techniques and art of handwriting. The book opens with three chapters surveying the various environments in which scribes worked in the medieval West. The following five, based on the author's Lyell Lectures at the University of Oxford, then examine different aspects of the subject, starting with the basic processes of handwriting and copying. Next come discussions of developments in rapid handwriting, with its consequent influence on new alphabets; on more formal 'set hands'; and on the adaptation of movements of the pen to produce elements of style corresponding to changes in the prevailing sense of decorum. The final chapter looks at the significance of some customized images produced by handwriting on the page. The text is illustrated with 69 plates, and accompanied by a glossary of the technical terms applied to handwriting, which in itself makes a significant contribution to the subject.

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1351880063

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English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

By: M.B. Parkes

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English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

By: M.B. Parkes

First published in 1969, English Cursive Book Hands rapidly established itself as a key resource for the study and teaching of palaeography. It covers the changes in handwriting that arose from the mid-twelfth century, tracking the growth and development of the cursive script that came to dominate book production in medieval England. This reprint is a re-issue of the 1979 second edition published by Scolar Press. This study sets out the nature of the developments which took place in English book hands, from the mid-twelfth century, largely determined by two factors: the increasing demand for books, and the increase in the size of the works to be copied. The secularization of learning and the rise of the universities created a voracious demand for texts and commentaries. At the same time improving standards of literacy led to a demand from a wide range of patrons for books of a more general nature. In such circumstances speed and ease of writing became increasingly important. Scribes began to use different kinds of handwriting for different classes of books, and as a result a new 'hierarchy' of scripts arose, each with its own sequence of development. Towards the end of the thirteenth century the cursive script which had recently been evolved for the preparation of documents was introduced into books. A hierarchy also arose in the cursive script itself, as scribes began to devise more than one way of writing depending on the degree of formality they required. Eventually the varieties of cursive usurped the functions of other scripts in the copying of nearly all kinds of books and documents. English Cursive Book Hands illustrates the developments which took place in the cursive handwriting used in England for writing books.

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1351940090

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Pages from the Past

Medieval Writing Skills and Manuscript Books

By: M.B. Parkes,edited by P.R. Robinson

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Pages from the Past

Medieval Writing Skills and Manuscript Books

By: M.B. Parkes,edited by P.R. Robinson

In the present collection of articles by Malcolm Parkes two overarching concerns emerge: the palaeography of manuscript books in relation to what Parkes has previously called the 'grammar of legibility'; and the importance of considering the circumstances in which medieval books were produced, copied and read. The individual studies discuss the handwriting of individual scribes, and the evidence script can provide of the circumstances of a book's production, the effect of punctuation and layout of text on the reader's interpretation of a work, and the provision and production of books for communities of readers, both clerical and academic. From a discussion of the scribe of the Hereford Mappa Mundi to a comprehensive study of book provision in the medieval University of Oxford, a wealth of information is conveyed in these articles, now conveniently accessible in one volume, about books and their histories by one of the most knowledgeable of manuscript scholars today.

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135121960X

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Pause and Effect

An Introduction to the History of Punctuation in the West

By: M.B. Parkes

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Pause and Effect

An Introduction to the History of Punctuation in the West

By: M.B. Parkes

From its publication in 1992 Pause and Effect has become a cornerstone of the study of punctuation across the world. Described as 'magisterial' by Lynne Truss in her best-selling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, this book has stimulated interest and scholarly debates among writers, literary critics, philosophers, linguists, rhetoricians, palaeographers and all those who study the use of language. To celebrate this extraordinary achievement, Pause and Effect has been republished in September 2008, coinciding with the publication of the author's new work, Their Hands Before Our Eyes. The first part of Pause and Effect identifies the graphic symbols of punctuation and deals with their history. It covers the antecedents of the repertory of symbols, as well as the ways in which the repertory was refined and augmented with new symbols to meet changing requirements. The second part offers a short general account of the principal influences which have contributed to the ways in which the symbols have been applied in texts, focusing on the evidence of the practice itself rather than on theorists. The treatment enables the reader to compare usages in different periods, and to isolate the principles which underlie the use of punctuation in all periods. The examples and plates which are at the core of the book provide the reader with an opportunity to test the author's observations. The examples are taken from a wide range of literary texts from different periods and languages. Latin texts are accompanied by English translation intended to illustrate the use of punctuation in the originals in so far as this is possible.

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1351912461

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

A Meshfree Particle Method

By: Gui-Rong Liu,M. B. Liu

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

A Meshfree Particle Method

By: Gui-Rong Liu,M. B. Liu

This is the first-ever book on smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)and its variations, covering the theoretical background, numericaltechniques, code implementation issues, and many novel and interestingapplications.

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World Scientific

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9812564403

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Woman in Transition

By: Annette M. B. Meakin

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Woman in Transition

By: Annette M. B. Meakin

Originally published in 1907. The woman movement is one of the greatest problems of our age, and those who travel with their eyes open known that it may be studied in every book and corner of our globe. This book contains chapters on girlhood in many lands, the young wife, thoughts on motherhood, and the eventuality of widowhood.

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1000697584

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Neurobiology and Clinical Aspects of the Outer Retina

By: M.B. Djamgoz,S. Archer,S. Vallerga

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Neurobiology and Clinical Aspects of the Outer Retina

By: M.B. Djamgoz,S. Archer,S. Vallerga

This book deals with the cellular biology, biochemistry and physiology of photoreceptors and their interactions with the second-order neurons, bipolar and horizontal cells. The focus is upon the contributions made by these neurons to vision. Thus the basic neurobiology of the outer retina is related to the visual process, and visual defects that could arise from abnormalities in this part of the retina are highlighted in the first 16 chapters. Since all vertebrate retinas have the same basic structure and physiological plan, examples are given from a variety of species, with an emphasis upon mammals, extending to human vision. The last four chapters approach the problem from the other end. This part of the book covers a range of clinical conditions involving visual abnormalities that are due to cellular defects in the outer retina. Although the contents of this book do not represent the proceedings of a conference, the concept arose at an international symposium on 'Recent Advances in Retinal Research' which was held at the International Marine Centre in Oristano, Sardinia. We hope that the book will give a coherent, up to date review of the neurobiology and clinical aspects of the outer retina and encourage further integration of these areas. Retinal neurobiology has been an intense field of investigation for several decades. More recently, it has seen significant advances with the application of modern techniques of cell and molecular biology.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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9401105332

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9789401105330

Using German Vocabulary

By: Sarah M. B. Fagan

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Using German Vocabulary

By: Sarah M. B. Fagan

This textbook provides a comprehensive and thematically structured vocabulary for students of German. Designed for all but the very beginning levels of undergraduate study, it offers a broad range of vocabulary, and is divided into 20 manageable units dealing with the physical, social, cultural, economic, and political world. The word lists are graded into three levels that reflect difficulty and likely usefulness, and are accompanied by extensive exercises and activities, designed to reinforce work done with the lists, and to increase students' competence in using the vocabulary. Suitable for both classroom teaching and private study, the exercises also make use of authentic German texts, enabling students to work with the vocabulary in context. Clearly organized and accessible, Using German Vocabulary is designed to meet the needs of a variety of courses at multiple stages of any undergraduate programme.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139451413

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Continuous Advances In Qcd 2002: Arkadyfest - Honoring The 60th Birthday Of Arkady Vainshtein, Proceedings Of The Conference

By: Keith A Olive,Misha Shifman,M B Voloshin

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Continuous Advances In Qcd 2002: Arkadyfest - Honoring The 60th Birthday Of Arkady Vainshtein, Proceedings Of The Conference

By: Keith A Olive,Misha Shifman,M B Voloshin

The symposium and workshop “Continuous Advances in QCD / Arkadyfest” was the fifth in the series of meetings organized by the William I Fine Theoretical Physics Institute at the University of Minnesota. This meeting brought together leading researchers in high-energy physics to exchange the latest ideas in QCD and gauge theories at strong coupling at large. It honored the 60th birthday of Professor Arkady Vainshtein, and the papers included in this proceedings volume also look back on the history of the subjects in which Arkady played such a central role: applications of PCAC, penguins, invisible axions, QCD sum rules, exact beta functions, condensates in supersymmetry, powerful heavy quark expansions, and new anomalies in 2D SUSY theories. The current status of these subjects was summarized in several excellent presentations that also outlined a historical perspective. A number of papers from leading researchers in the field present new developments and ideas in modern areas of study, such as the cosmological constant problem in extra-dimension theories, supersymmetric monopoles, solitons and confinement, AdS/CFT correspondence, and high density QCD.

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9814487112

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The Newest Testament

A Secular Bible

By: M. B. Goldstein

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The Newest Testament

A Secular Bible

By: M. B. Goldstein

Dr. M. B. Goldstein was encouraged at a young age to question the beliefs of his people. Free to discover God in his own way, Goldstein passionately searched for God through history, science, and mental and spiritual analysis. Now, in his comprehensive study of the psychological analysis of faith, Goldstein shares insight and knowledge he gained in his unique spiritual journey, seeking to help anyone who wishes to learn more about the history and philosophy of religious belief. Dr. Goldstein, a retired psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry, relies on twenty years of extensive research—including the study of more than five hundred of the most important works of religion, history, and philosophy—to offer a step-by-step investigation of the important contributions to the major religions and philosophies of belief. As Goldstein traces six thousand years of history through to modern humanity, he highlights the differing views existing among religious and scientific communities regarding the creation of the universe, the human involvement with faith, and the ways God beliefs have evolved over time. The Newest Testament provides an introspective look at religion and beliefs by exploring and attempting to bridge a divide through understanding, facts, and intelligent faith.

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1480801550

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Jess Castle and the Eyeballs of Death

A Jess Castle Investigation, for fans of The Thursday Murder Club

By: M B Vincent

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Jess Castle and the Eyeballs of Death

A Jess Castle Investigation, for fans of The Thursday Murder Club

By: M B Vincent

This is the most cheerful book about murder I've ever read. If the writings of Agatha Christie and Peter Kay ever had a baby, I like to think it would read something like this' The Bookbag Welcome to Castle Kidbury - a pretty town in a green West Country valley. It's home to all sorts of people, with all the stresses and joys of modern life, but with a town square and a proper butcher's. It also has, for our purposes, a rash of gory murders ... Fast-paced and funny, this is a must-read for all fans of a classic murder mystery - think The Vicar of Dibley meets Midsomer Murders meets MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisin meets Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club! Jess Castle is running away. Again. This time she's running back home, like she swore she never would. Castle Kidbury, like all small towns, hums with gossip but now it's plagued with murder of the most gruesome kind. Jess instinctively believes that the hippyish cult camped out on the edge of town are not responsible for the spate of crucifixions that blights the pretty landscape. Her father, a respected judge, despairs of Jess as she infiltrates the cult and manages, not for the first time, to get herself arrested. Rupert Lawson, a schooldays crush who's now a barrister, bails her out. Jess ropes in a reluctant Rupert as she gatecrashes the murder investigation of DS Eden. A by-the-book copper, Eden has to admit that intuitive, eccentric Jess has the nose of a detective. As the gory murders pile up, there’s nothing to connect the victims. And yet, the clues are there if you look hard enough. Fast-paced and funny, this is a must-read for all fans of a classic murder mystery - think The Vicar of Dibley meets Midsomer Murders meets MC Beaton’s Agatha Raisin meets Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club!

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Simon and Schuster

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1471168247

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English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

By: M.B. Parkes

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Their Hands Before Our Eyes: A Closer Look at Scribes

Their Hands Before Our Eyes: A Closer Look at Scribes

English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

Pages from the Past

Pages from the Past

Pause and Effect

Pause and Effect

Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

Woman in Transition

Woman in Transition

Neurobiology and Clinical Aspects of the Outer Retina

Neurobiology and Clinical Aspects of the Outer Retina

Using German Vocabulary

Using German Vocabulary

Continuous Advances In Qcd 2002: Arkadyfest - Honoring The 60th Birthday Of Arkady Vainshtein, Proceedings Of The Conference

Continuous Advances In Qcd 2002: Arkadyfest - Honoring The 60th Birthday Of Arkady Vainshtein, Proceedings Of The Conference

The Newest Testament

The Newest Testament

Jess Castle and the Eyeballs of Death

Jess Castle and the Eyeballs of Death

English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

English Cursive Book Hands, 1250-1500

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