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In the Land of a Thousand Gods

A History of Asia Minor in the Ancient World

By: Christian Marek,Peter Frei

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In the Land of a Thousand Gods

A History of Asia Minor in the Ancient World

By: Christian Marek,Peter Frei

This monumental book provides the first comprehensive history of Asia Minor from prehistory to the Roman imperial period. In this English-language edition of the critically acclaimed German book, Christian Marek masterfully employs ancient sources to illuminate civic institutions, urban and rural society, agriculture, trade and money, the influential Greek writers of the Second Sophistic, the notoriously bloody exhibitions of the gladiatorial arena, and more.

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820

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Princeton University Press

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0691182906

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9780691182902

Defending Democracy in Cold War Finland

British and American Propaganda and Cultural Diplomacy in Finland, 1944–1970

By: Marek Fields

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Defending Democracy in Cold War Finland

British and American Propaganda and Cultural Diplomacy in Finland, 1944–1970

By: Marek Fields

In Defending Democracy in Cold War Finland, Marek Fields offers a thorough account on the various informational and cultural strategies Britain and the United States used during the early Cold War decades in order to increase their influence and contain communism in Finland. The book shows that by using propaganda and cultural diplomacy in an exceptionally challenging environment, the two Western powers were able to achieve their main objectives in the region, i.e. to defend democracy and strengthen Finland’s attachment to the West, surprisingly well. Making use of a large variety of British, American and Finnish archives, Fields proves that the Western countries’ interest in Finland during the Cold War was stronger than it has previously been realised.

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454

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BRILL

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9004416420

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9789004416420

In the Shadow of Totalitarism: Sport and the Olympic Movement in the "Visegrád Countries" 1945-1989

By: Marek Waic

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In the Shadow of Totalitarism: Sport and the Olympic Movement in the "Visegrád Countries" 1945-1989

By: Marek Waic

The monograph In the Shadow of Totalitarianism Sport and the Olympic Movement in the "Visegrád Countries" 1945–1989 is devoted to the history of sport in selected countries of Central Europe from the end of World War II until the end of the 80s, i. e. communist regimes downfall. The development of sport and the Olympic Movement in Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary are observed in mutual interaction with ideologically homogenous and totalitarian systems whose metamorphoses of power were different within the chronological development in the above mentioned period of time.

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251

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Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press

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802462463X

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9788024624631

Polish National Cinema

By: Marek Haltof

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Polish National Cinema

By: Marek Haltof

In the years since World War 2, Poland has developed one of Europe's most distinguished film cultures. This is a comprehensive study of Polish cinema from the end of the 19th century to the present.

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328

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Berghahn Books

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157181275X

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9781571812759

Interleukin-27: Biological Properties and Clinical Application

By: Marek Jankowski,Tomasz Wandtke

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Interleukin-27: Biological Properties and Clinical Application

By: Marek Jankowski,Tomasz Wandtke

This volume focuses on various aspects of interleukin-27 (IL-27), especially its potential for clinical applications. The authors discuss the downstream signaling from the IL-27 receptor and its molecular targets in immune cells including Th1, Th2, Th17, Treg, Tr1, Tfh, B cells, DCs and macrophages. The inhibition of Th17 cells by IL-27 is vital for the maintenance of the feto-maternal tolerance and the prevention of lupus, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune uveitis, immune thrombocytopenia and atherosclerosis. However, the same inhibitory capabilities compromise the immune response to bacterial pathogens, and IL-27 is a pathogenic factor in sepsis and tuberculosis. Also covered are the conflicting reports on the role of IL-27 in rheumatoid arthritis, the effect of IL-27 on epithelia, which seems to play a role in asthma, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel diseases, and the direct cytotoxic and anti-vascular effects of IL-27, which make it a promising agent for the treatment of cancer. Accordingly, this volume will be of interest to researchers and clinicians alike.

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Springer

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3319396641

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9783319396644

Alto

The Voice of Bel Canto

By: Dan H. Marek

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The Voice of Bel Canto

By: Dan H. Marek

Everyone is familiar with the words diva or prima donna, which have come to mean a (usually) outrageous operatic soprano, but there was a time when the star of the show was more often a contralto, or a soprano singing in today's mezzo-soprano range. This performer was referred to as an alto. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the male and female leading roles were likely to be sung by emasculated males, the alto castrati, although there were many great female altos during this period as well. The music for these fantastic artists, written by such composers as Porpora, Vinci, Hasse, and even Handel, has been largely forgotten. At the beginning of the 19th century, as the castrati died out, their roles were often assumed by female altos referred to as musici. New repertoire continued to be written for them by Rossini and others, but gradually, this musical tradition and technique was lost. Now, however, because of the talent and industry of such gifted artists as Marilyn Horne, Cecilia Bartoli, and Joyce DiDonato, and the sudden ease with which the performance of these forgotten works can be obtained, there is a resurgence of interest in the performance and preservation of this lost art. Alto: The Voice of Bel Canto examines the careers of nearly 320 great alto singers, including the great castrati, from the dawn of opera in 1597 to the present. The music of the composers who wrote for the alto voice is discussed along with musical examples and suggestions for listening. The exploration of the greatest altos’ careers and techniques offers inspiration for aspiring young singers as well as absorbing reading for the music lover who wants to know more about the fascinating world of opera.

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259

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442235896

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9781442235892

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In the Land of a Thousand Gods

In the Land of a Thousand Gods

Defending Democracy in Cold War Finland

Defending Democracy in Cold War Finland

In the Shadow of Totalitarism: Sport and the Olympic Movement in the "Visegrád Countries" 1945-1989

In the Shadow of Totalitarism: Sport and the Olympic Movement in the "Visegrád Countries" 1945-1989

Polish National Cinema

Polish National Cinema

Interleukin-27: Biological Properties and Clinical Application

Interleukin-27: Biological Properties and Clinical Application

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