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From Realism to the Silver Age

New Studies in Russian Artistic Culture

By: Margaret Samu

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From Realism to the Silver Age

New Studies in Russian Artistic Culture

By: Margaret Samu

This volume of thirteen essays presents rigorous new research by western and Russian scholars on Russian art of the nienteenth and early-twentieth centuries. Over More than three decades after the publication of Elizabeth Valkenier's pioneering monograph, Russian Realist Art, this impressive collection showcases the latest methodology and subjects of inquiry, expanding the parameters of what has become an area of enormous intellectual and popular appeal. Major artists including Ilia Repin, Valentin Serov, and Wassily Kandinsky are considered afresh, as are the Peredvizhnik and Mir iskusstva movements and the Abramtsevo community. The book also breaks new ground to embrace subjects such as Russian graphic satire and children's book illustration, as well as stimulating aspects of patronage and display. Collectively, the essays include a range of approaches, from close textual readings to institutional critique. They also develop major themes inspired by Valkenier's work, among them: the emergence and evolution of cultural institutions, the development of aesthetic discourse and artistic terminology, debates between the Academy of Arts and its challengers, art criticism and the Russian press, and the resonance of various forms of nationalism within the art world. These and other questions engage multiple disciplines—those of art history, Slavic Russian studies, and cultural history, among others—and promise to fuel a vibrant and ascendant field.

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Cornell University Press

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1501757040

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Paraguay, First Edition

By: Margaret Hebblethwaite

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Paraguay, First Edition

By: Margaret Hebblethwaite

The only stand-alone guidebook to the country in English, Bradt s Paraguay takes readers from the city sites of Asuncion to the wild and underpopulated Chaco region and the historial Jesuit missions. Written by an author who s been resident in rural Paraguay for a decade, it s an authoritative and detailed introduction to an emerging tourism destination.

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358

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Bradt Travel Guides

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1841623156

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9781841623153

Talking Business French

By: Sandra Truscott,Margaret Mitchell

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Talking Business French

By: Sandra Truscott,Margaret Mitchell

This is part of a series which covers the NVQ and GNVQ language options in Business, and Leisure & Tourism, and is available in French, German and Spanish. Each course comprises a student book, a resource and assessment file, two presentation cassettes and two consolidation cassettes. End-of-unit progress checks are cross-matched with NVQ criteria for assessment in reading, speaking and writing, and each of the resource files contains photocopiable worksheets and a cassette for preparation and assessment in all four skills.

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Nelson Thornes

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0748721088

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9780748721085

Managing Conflict in the Workplace 4th Edition

How to Develop Trust and Understanding and Manage Disagreements

By: Shay Mcconnon,Margaret McConnon,Shannon McConnon

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Managing Conflict in the Workplace 4th Edition

How to Develop Trust and Understanding and Manage Disagreements

By: Shay Mcconnon,Margaret McConnon,Shannon McConnon

his book gives an understanding of the origins and nature of conflict, and enables the reader to find solutions through open communication and mutual trust and respect. It offers a simple structure which will allow all parties to reach the magic of win-win.

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How To Books

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1848034180

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Understanding the Te Whariki Approach

Early Years Education in Practice

By: Wendy Lee,Margaret Carr,Brenda Soutar

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Understanding the Te Whariki Approach

Early Years Education in Practice

By: Wendy Lee,Margaret Carr,Brenda Soutar

Understanding the Te Whriki Approach is a much-needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Te Whriki approach, introducing the reader to an innovative bicultural curriculum developed for early childhood services in New Zealand. It will enable the reader to analyse the essential elements of this approach to early childhood and its relationship to quality early years practice. Providing students and practitioners with the relevant information about a key pedagogical influence on high quality early years practice in the United Kingdom, the book explores all areas of the curriculum, emphasising: strong curriculum connections to families and the wider community; a view of teaching and learning that focuses on responsive and reciprocal relationships with people, places and things; a view of curriculum content as cross-disciplinary and multi-modal; the aspirations for children to grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society; a bicultural framework in which indigenous voices have a central place. Written to support the work of all those in the field of early years education and childcare, this is a vital text for students, early years and childcare practitioners, teachers, early years professionals, children's centre professionals, lecturers, advisory teachers, head teachers and setting managers.

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184

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Routledge

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041561712X

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9780415617123

The Lost Gutenberg

The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey

By: Margaret Leslie Davis

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The Lost Gutenberg

The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey

By: Margaret Leslie Davis

“A lively tale of historical innovation, the thrill of the bibliophile’s hunt, greed and betrayal.” – The New York Times Book Review "An addictive and engaging look at the ‘competitive, catty and slightly angst-ridden’ heart of the world of book collecting.” - The Houston Chronicle The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it. For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate prize. Here, Margaret Leslie Davis recounts five centuries in the life of one copy, from its creation by Johannes Gutenberg, through the hands of monks, an earl, the Worcestershire sauce king, and a nuclear physicist to its ultimate resting place, in a steel vault in Tokyo. Estelle Doheny, the first woman collector to add the book to her library and its last private owner, tipped the Bible onto a trajectory that forever changed our understanding of the first mechanically printed book. The Lost Gutenberg draws readers into this incredible saga, immersing them in the lust for beauty, prestige, and knowledge that this rarest of books sparked in its owners. Exploring books as objects of obsession across centuries, this is a must-read for history buffs, book collectors, seekers of hidden treasures, and anyone who has ever craved a remarkable book--and its untold stories.

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306

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Penguin

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0698409809

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9780698409804

Classic Japanese Inns and Country Getaways

By: Margaret Price

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Classic Japanese Inns and Country Getaways

By: Margaret Price

A guide to over 200 destinations offering traditional Japanese hospitality.ach destination includes an introductory section with tourist sites in bold,ap of environs, seasonal events and recommended day trips. Inn detailsnclude Japanese title, tariff, number of rooms, acceptable credit cards,anguages spoken and transport details. Appendices include classic hotels,ther inns, A-Z of inns, useful phrases, and Tokyo inns for under 8000 yener night.

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Kodansha International

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4770018738

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9784770018731

Europe For Dummies

By: Donald Olson,Liz Albertson,Cheryl A. Pientka,George McDonald,Darwin Porter,Danforth Prince,Neil E. Schlecht,Tania Kollias,Mark Baker,Nicky Swallow,Dardis McNamee,Margaret Childs

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Europe For Dummies

By: Donald Olson,Liz Albertson,Cheryl A. Pientka,George McDonald,Darwin Porter,Danforth Prince,Neil E. Schlecht,Tania Kollias,Mark Baker,Nicky Swallow,Dardis McNamee,Margaret Childs

For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer's. Small trim size for use on-the-go Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges The fun and easy way® to explore Europe From great museums and historic sights to fabulous food and trendsetting styles, Europe has it all. Get the lowdown on everything from passports to palaces, culture to nightlife, and cathedrals to cuisine. With mini-guides to fifteen of Europe's most popular cities and surrounding areas in eleven different countries, this book is your ticket to an exciting European adventure. Open the book and find: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss -and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps

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648

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470881496

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9780470881491

The Quest for the Fictional Jesus

Gospel Rewrites, Gospel (Re)Interpretation, and Christological Portraits within Jesus Novels

By: Margaret E Ramey

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The Quest for the Fictional Jesus

Gospel Rewrites, Gospel (Re)Interpretation, and Christological Portraits within Jesus Novels

By: Margaret E Ramey

For almost two millennia, Jesus' story has been retold in various forms and fashions but in the last century a new way of reimagining the man from Galilee has sprung up in the form of novels about the life ofJesus. While the novels themselves are asvaried as their authors, this work aims to introduce readers to some common literary strategies and theological agendas found in this phenomenon by surveying a few prominent examples. It also explores the question of what happens when we examine theintertextual play between these reimaginings and their Gospel progenitors as we allow these contemporary novels to pose new questions to their ancient counterparts. An intriguing hermeneutical circle ensues as we embark on our quest for the fictional Jesus and accompany his incarnations as they lead us back to re-examine the canonical portraits of Jesus anew.

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Lutterworth Press

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0718845803

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9780718845803

A Dictionary of Hinduism

Its Mythology, Folklore and Development 1500 B.C.-A.D. 1500

By: Margaret and James Stutley

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A Dictionary of Hinduism

Its Mythology, Folklore and Development 1500 B.C.-A.D. 1500

By: Margaret and James Stutley

‘Hinduism’ is a term often used to summarize the aspirations of the majority of the Indian people. But any simple definition of it is difficult, if not impossible. This is partly owing to the nuances of the Sanskrit language, in which many texts are written, and partly to the too literal interpretation of Hindu imagery and mythology that often veils its real significance. This book, first published in 1977, is an essential reference source that goes some way to clarifying the difficulties of understanding Hinduism.

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Routledge

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0429627548

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9780429627545

Voices of East Asia

Essential Readings from Antiquity to the Present

By: Margaret Childs,Nancy Hope

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Voices of East Asia

Essential Readings from Antiquity to the Present

By: Margaret Childs,Nancy Hope

Voices of East Asia provides significant yet accessible readings in translation chosen to stimulate interest in the long and rich cultural history of East Asia, the countries of China, Japan, and Korea. The readings range from ancient to modern, elite to popular, and include poetry, stories, essays, and drama. Each section begins with a broad but brief overview of that country’s political and cultural history. Each reading is preceded by a concise explanation of its literary and cultural context. As expertise in East Asian studies has exploded in the West in recent decades, a novice could be overwhelmed by all the materials available now. In this volume, however, the reader will find a manageable set of texts that may be read on their own, as part of a world literature course, or as supplementary readings for an East Asian history class. As economic and political news from East Asia sweeps across the world, this anthology aims to provide a taste of the enduring traditions upon which contemporary East Asia is built, a glimpse into the hopes and fears, love and sorrow in the hearts of the people behind the headlines. This anthology will be welcomed by students and scholars of Asian history, culture, society and literature.

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354

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Routledge

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1317515447

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9781317515449

The Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography

By: Margaret Stutley

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The Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography

By: Margaret Stutley

Indian art, increasingly popular in the west, cannot be fully appreciated without some knowledge of the religious and philosophical background. This book, first published in 1985, covers all aspects of Hindu iconography, and explains that its roots lie far back in the style of prehistoric art. The dictionary demonstrates the rich profusion of cults, divinities, symbols, sects and philosophical views encompassed by the Hindu religious tradition.

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401

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Routledge

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0429624255

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9780429624254

Operas in German

A Dictionary

By: Margaret Ross Griffel

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Operas in German

A Dictionary

By: Margaret Ross Griffel

With nearly three thousand new entries, the revised edition of Operas in German: A Dictionary is the most current encyclopedic treatment of operas written specifically to a German text from the seventeenth century through 2016. Musicologist Margaret Ross Griffel details the operas’ composers, scores, librettos, first performances, and bibliographic sources. Four appendixes then list composers, librettists, authors whose works inspired or were adapted for the opera librettos, and a chronological listing of the entries in the A–Z section. The bibliography details other dictionaries and encyclopedias, performance studies, collections of plot summaries, general studies on operas, sources on locales where opera premieres took place, works on the history of operas in German, and selective volumes on individual opera composers, librettists, producers, directors, and designers. Finally, two indexes list the main characters in each opera and the names of singers, conductors, producers, composers, directors, choreographers, and arrangers. The revised edition of Operas in German provides opera historians, musicologists, performers, and opera lovers with an invaluable resource for continued study and enjoyment. As the most current encyclopedic collection of German opera from the seventeenth century through the twenty-first, Operas in German is an invaluable resource for opera historians, musicologists, performers, and opera lovers.

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1046

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442247975

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9781442247970

Color in the American Home

By: Margaret Sabo Wills,Margaret S. Willis

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Color in the American Home

By: Margaret Sabo Wills,Margaret S. Willis

Shows how the power of color can transform even the plainest room into a beauty. 191 color photos and 10 illustrations.

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182

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158011010X

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9781580110105

Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible: Isaiah

By: Margaret Barker

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Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible: Isaiah

By: Margaret Barker

This extract from the Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible provides Barker’s introduction to and concise commentary on Isaiah. The Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible presents, in nontechnical language, the best of modern scholarship on each book of the Bible, including the Apocrypha. Reader-friendly commentary complements succinct summaries of each section of the text and will be valuable to scholars, students, and general readers. Rather than attempt a verse-by-verse analysis, these volumes work from larger sense units, highlighting the place of each passage within the overarching biblical story. Commentators focus on the genre of each text—parable, prophetic oracle, legal code, and so on—interpreting within the historical and literary context. The volumes also address major issues within each biblical book—including the range of possible interpretations—and refer readers to the best resources for further discussions.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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1467453781

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9781467453783

Decorating with Tile

By: Margaret Sabo Wills

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Decorating with Tile

By: Margaret Sabo Wills

The many possibilities of decorating with tile is explored inn this guidebook that also includes tips on using tile through the house and outdoors, creating tile arrangements and patterns, installation and maintenance, and more. Color photos and illustrations.

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1580110290

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Book's by Margaret Samu

From Realism to the Silver Age

From Realism to the Silver Age

Paraguay, First Edition

Paraguay, First Edition

Talking Business French

Talking Business French

Managing Conflict in the Workplace 4th Edition

Managing Conflict in the Workplace 4th Edition

Understanding the Te Whariki Approach

Understanding the Te Whariki Approach

The Lost Gutenberg

The Lost Gutenberg

Classic Japanese Inns and Country Getaways

Classic Japanese Inns and Country Getaways

Europe For Dummies

Europe For Dummies

The Quest for the Fictional Jesus

The Quest for the Fictional Jesus

A Dictionary of Hinduism

A Dictionary of Hinduism

Voices of East Asia

Voices of East Asia

The Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography

The Illustrated Dictionary of Hindu Iconography

Operas in German

Operas in German

Color in the American Home

Color in the American Home

Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible: Isaiah

Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible: Isaiah

Decorating with Tile

Decorating with Tile

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