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Images of Sanctity in Eddius Stephanus' Life of Bishop Wilfrid, an Early English Saint's Life

By: William Trent Foley

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Images of Sanctity in Eddius Stephanus' Life of Bishop Wilfrid, an Early English Saint's Life

By: William Trent Foley

This study shows that the narrative sources for early Anglo-Saxon church history reveal more than insights into the ecclesiastical and dynastic struggles of the time. It explores the Life of Bishop Wilfrid, an 8th-century account of a famous Anglo-Saxon abbot and bishop of Hexham, with an eye to exposing and analyzing the convictions of Wilfrid's biographer. Argues that the portrayal of Wilfrid's seemingly abrasive brand of sanctity approximates more closely the New Testament image of the holy man than other early English portrayals, especially the first portrayal of St. Cuthbert. This study should interest specialists in church and medieval history, patristics, and theological students and laypersons who have never considered that medieval Saints' Lives, like the Gospels, are compelling theological texts in their own right.

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Edwin Mellen Press

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0773495134

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9780773495135

The Artful Universe

An Introduction to the Vedic Religious Imagination

By: William K. Mahony

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The Artful Universe

An Introduction to the Vedic Religious Imagination

By: William K. Mahony

Provides an accessible introduction to the Vedic religious world by focusing on the role of divine and human imagination in sacred texts.

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346

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SUNY Press

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0791435792

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9780791435793

The Ceramic Art of Great Britain From Pre-Historic Times Down to the Present Day (Complete)

By: Llewellynn Frederick William Jewitt

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The Ceramic Art of Great Britain From Pre-Historic Times Down to the Present Day (Complete)

By: Llewellynn Frederick William Jewitt

In issuing my present work I have two distinct personal duties to perform, and I hasten, in these few brief lines of introduction, to discharge them. First, I earnestly desire to ask indulgence from my readers for any shortcomings which may be apparent in its contents; and next, I desire emphatically to express my thanks to all who have in any way, or even to the smallest extent, assisted me in my labours. The preparation of the work has extended over a considerable period of time, and I have had many difficulties to contend with that are, and must necessarily be, wholly unknown to any but myself—hard literary digging to get at facts and to verify dates, that is not understood, and would scarce be believed in, by the reader who turns to my pages—and hence errors of omission and of commission may have, nay, doubtless have crept in, and may in some places, to a greater or less extent, have marred the accuracy of the page whereon they have occurred. I can honestly say I have left nothing undone, no source untried, and no trouble untaken to secure perfect accuracy in all I have written, and yet I am painfully aware that shortcomings may, and doubtless will, be laid to my charge; for these, wherever they occur, I ask, and indeed claim, indulgence. I believe in work, in hard unceasing labour, in patient and painstaking research, in untiring searchings, and in diligent collection and arrangement of facts—to make time and labour and money subservient to the end in view, rather than that the end in view, and the time and labour and money expended, should bend and bow and ultimately break before time. Thus it is that my “Ceramic Art” has been so long in progress, and thus it is that many changes have occurred during the time it has been passing through the press which it has been manifestly impossible to chronicle. I have the proud satisfaction, however, of knowing that my work is the only one of its kind yet attempted, and I feel a confident hope that it will fill a gap that has long wanted filling, and will be found alike useful to the manufacturer, the china collector, and the general reader. When, some twenty years ago, at the instance of my dear friend Mr. S. C. Hall, I began my series of papers in the Art Journal upon the various famous earthenware and porcelain works of the kingdom, but little had been done in that direction, and the information I got together from time to time had to be procured from original sources, by prolonged visits to the places themselves and by numberless applications to all sorts of people from whom even scraps of reliable matter could be obtained. Books on the subject were not many, and the information they contained on English Ceramics was meagre in the extreme. Since then numerous workers have sprung up, and their published volumes—many of them sumptuous and truly valuable works—attest strongly to the interest and pains they have taken in the subject. To all these, whoever they may be, the world owes a debt of gratitude for devoting their time and their talents to so important a branch of study. To each of them I tender my own thanks for having devoted themselves to the elucidation of one of my favourite pursuits, and for having given to the world the result of their labours. No work has, however, until now been entirely devoted to the one subject of British Ceramics, and I feel therefore that in presenting my present volumes to the public I am only carrying out the plan I at first laid down, and am not even in the slightest degree encroaching on the province of any other writer.

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1463

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Library of Alexandria

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1465589686

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9781465589682

The Imagination's Provocation: Volume II

By: S. William Foley

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The Imagination's Provocation: Volume II

By: S. William Foley

A collection of twelve short stories.

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188

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iUniverse

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0595405908

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9780595405909

Crazy

A Novel

By: William Peter Blatty

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Crazy

A Novel

By: William Peter Blatty

Bestselling author William Peter Blatty warms our hearts with a funny yet deeply moving nostalgic tale of memory, mystery . . . and miracles. New York, 1941: Joey El Bueno is just a smart-aleck kid, confounding the nuns and bullies at St. Stephen's school on East 28th Street when he first meets Jane Bent, a freckle-faced girl with red pigtails and yellow smiley-face barrettes who seems to know him better than he knows himself. A magical afternoon at the movies, watching Cary Grant in Gunga Din, is the beginning of a puzzling friendship that soon leaves Joey baffled and bewildered. Jane is like nobody he has ever met. She comes and goes at will, nobody else seems to have heard of her, and is it true that she once levitated six feet off the ground at the refreshment counter of the old Superior movie house on Third Avenue? Joey, an avid reader of pulp magazines and comic books, is no stranger to amazing stories, but Jane is a bewitching enigma that keeps him guessing for the rest of his life—until, finally, it all makes sense. Rich with the warmth of a bygone era, Crazy captures both the giddy craziness of youth—and the sublime possibilities of existence. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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190

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429993332

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9781429993333

Confessions of a Guilty Freelancer

By: William O'Rourke

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Confessions of a Guilty Freelancer

By: William O'Rourke

From an acclaimed writer and journalist, essays containing “a brilliant overview of American history from the 1960s to the post 9/11 era” (Maura Stanton, author of Immortal Sofa: Poems by Maura Stanton). William O’Rourke’s singular view of American life over the past 40 years shines forth in these short essays on subjects personal, political, and literary, which reveal a man of keen intellect and wide-ranging interests. They embrace everything from the state of the nation after 9/11 to the author’s encounter with rap, from the masterminds of political makeovers to the rich variety of contemporary American writing. His reviews illuminate both the books themselves and the times in which we live, and his personal reflections engage even the most fearful events with a special humor and gentle pathos. Readers will find this richly rewarding volume difficult to put down. “O’Rourke has always had his finger on the pulse of the contemporary American literary scene.” —Corinne Demas, author of The Writing Circle “With sparkling wit that never takes a vacation, [O’Rourke] is our unpaid public intellectual number one.” —Jaimy Gordon, author of Lord of Misrule, winner of the 2010 National Book Award for Fiction “O’Rourke’s . . . writing is literary, without a doubt, but his style is conversational, rhythmic and leavened by a dry sense of humor that engage the reader on an intimate level.” —South Bend Tribune “[T]hose who enjoy a good romp through some of our country’s most pivotal times in the company of an astute observer who is unafraid to offer a penetrating, and sometimes scathing, critique of the state of the nation, will find themselves well matched.” —ForeWord Reviews “O’Rourke’s descriptions of the writing life have the ring of absolute truth.” —Review of Contemporary Fiction

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384

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Indiana University Press

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0253001854

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9780253001856

Epidemiology of Aging

An Ecological Approach

By: William Satariano

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Epidemiology of Aging

An Ecological Approach

By: William Satariano

Epidemiology of Aging: An Ecological Approach is the first title to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology of aging utilizing an ecological model. Using this approach, the author highlights the interplay of biological, social, and environmental factors affecting individuals, families, and communities. With a strong interdisciplinary focus, this book provides a clear, coherent structure to address the diversity of topics in this increasingly vital field.

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442

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Jones & Bartlett Learning

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0763726559

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9780763726553

Physiological Ecology

How Animals Process Energy, Nutrients, and Toxins

By: William H. Karasov,Carlos Martínez del Rio

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Physiological Ecology

How Animals Process Energy, Nutrients, and Toxins

By: William H. Karasov,Carlos Martínez del Rio

Unlocking the puzzle of how animals behave and how they interact with their environments is impossible without understanding the physiological processes that determine their use of food resources. But long overdue is a user-friendly introduction to the subject that systematically bridges the gap between physiology and ecology. Ecologists--for whom such knowledge can help clarify the consequences of global climate change, the biodiversity crisis, and pollution--often find themselves wading through an unwieldy, technically top-heavy literature. Here, William Karasov and Carlos Martínez del Rio present the first accessible and authoritative one-volume overview of the physiological and biochemical principles that shape how animals procure energy and nutrients and free themselves of toxins--and how this relates to broader ecological phenomena. After introducing primary concepts, the authors review the chemical ecology of food, and then discuss how animals digest and process food. Their broad view includes symbioses and extends even to ecosystem phenomena such as ecological stochiometry and toxicant biomagnification. They introduce key methods and illustrate principles with wide-ranging vertebrate and invertebrate examples. Uniquely, they also link the physiological mechanisms of resource use with ecological phenomena such as how and why animals choose what they eat and how they participate in the exchange of energy and materials in their biological communities. Thoroughly up-to-date and pointing the way to future research, Physiological Ecology is an essential new source for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students-and an ideal synthesis for professionals. The most accessible introduction to the physiological and biochemical principles that shape how animals use resources Unique in linking the physiological mechanisms of resource use with ecological phenomena An essential resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students An ideal overview for researchers

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Princeton University Press

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0691213313

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9780691213316

Reason, Revelation, and Devotion

By: William J. Wainwright

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Reason, Revelation, and Devotion

By: William J. Wainwright

The book presents a novel defense of the beneficial epistemic effect that extra logical features can have on the assessment of religious arguments.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107062403

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9781107062405

The Law of Contracts

By: John William Smith

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The Law of Contracts

By: John William Smith

Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3375176163

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9783375176167

American Legion Baseball

A History, 1924-2020

By: William E. Akin

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American Legion Baseball

A History, 1924-2020

By: William E. Akin

In the wake of the 1919 White Sox scandal and the suspension for life of eight players, baseball saw a precipitous decline in popularity, especially among America's youth. To combat this, a group of World War I veterans who were members of the newly formed American Legion created an organization to promote teenage interest in baseball. Led by John L. Griffith, who became the first commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, the Legion undertook the revival of baseball. In the 1920s and through the Great Depression and World War II, Legion baseball grew steadily. By 1950 it had become the principal training ground for major league players, boasting at its peak more than 16,000 teams across the country. Tracing the long history of this uniquely American institution, this work details each year's American Legion World Series and the ups and downs of participation over nearly a century.

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253

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McFarland

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1476685746

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9781476685748

Congress' Permanent Minority?

Republicans in the U.S. House

By: William F. Connelly

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Congress' Permanent Minority?

Republicans in the U.S. House

By: William F. Connelly

Inaugurates a series of political science analyses of contemporary American politics addressing how institutions and policies can best function to maintain a liberal democracy. Considering both campaigns/elections and the inner workings of Capital Hill, explores how the Republican minority in the US House of Representatives shifted from part of a normal political cycle to a 40-year institution, and the implications for politicians, the party, the government, and the country. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Rowman & Littlefield

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082263032X

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9780822630326

Book's by William Trent Foley

Images of Sanctity in Eddius Stephanus' Life of Bishop Wilfrid, an Early English Saint's Life

Images of Sanctity in Eddius Stephanus' Life of Bishop Wilfrid, an Early English Saint's Life

The Artful Universe

The Artful Universe

The Ceramic Art of Great Britain From Pre-Historic Times Down to the Present Day (Complete)

The Ceramic Art of Great Britain From Pre-Historic Times Down to the Present Day (Complete)

The Imagination's Provocation: Volume II

The Imagination's Provocation: Volume II

Crazy

Crazy

Confessions of a Guilty Freelancer

Confessions of a Guilty Freelancer

Epidemiology of Aging

Epidemiology of Aging

Physiological Ecology

Physiological Ecology

Reason, Revelation, and Devotion

Reason, Revelation, and Devotion

The Law of Contracts

The Law of Contracts

American Legion Baseball

American Legion Baseball

Congress' Permanent Minority?

Congress' Permanent Minority?

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