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Ghostly Kyoto

87 Supernatural Tales from Japan

by Éric Faure ...

Ancient temples, haunted bridges, and spectral women—discover 87 supernatural tales where Kyoto’s history and Buddhist lore entwine with restless spirits, Hungry Ghosts, and the rituals that keep them at bay.In Kyoto, ghosts are not just stories—they are neighbors, warnings, and, sometimes, protectors. This atmospheric collection gathers 87 supernatural legends from Japan’s former capital, where ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Ancient temples, haunted bridges, and spectral women—discover 87 supernatural tales where Kyoto’s history and Buddhist lore entwine with restless spirits, Hungry Ghosts, and the rituals that keep them at bay.In Kyoto, ghosts are not just stories—they are neighbors, warnings, and, sometimes, protectors. This atmospheric collection gathers 87 supernatural legends from Japan’s former capital, where
... Read more
A deep dive into Art in ancient Rome

Architecture, sculpture, and the empire’s legacy

by Eugenie Strong, Elie Faure ...

Centred in the city of Rome, the civilization of Ancient Rome ruled much of Europe for over 1000 years. The diverse phases of Roman art correspond to as many phases in the spiritual and political life of the Roman people. It has its origin in the national character and circumstances of the Romans. The ideal in matters of taste in ancient Rome was only derived by them from the gods through the ... Read more

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Centred in the city of Rome, the civilization of Ancient Rome ruled much of Europe for over 1000 years. The diverse phases of Roman art correspond to as many phases in the spiritual and political life of the Roman people. It has its origin in the national character and circumstances of the Romans. The ideal in matters of taste in ancient Rome was only derived by them from the gods through the
... Read more
Greek art

The Birthplace of Beauty and Classical Ideals

by Elie Faure, Klaus H. Carl ...

Greek art, at the very moment that it was breaking up in depth, was scattering over the whole material surface of Hellenic antiquity. After the movement of concentration that had brought to Athens all the forces of Hellenism, a movement of dispersal began, which was to carry from Athens to southern Italy, to Sicily, to Cyrenaica, Egypt, the Islands, and Asia Minor the passion and, unfortunately, ... Read more

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Greek art, at the very moment that it was breaking up in depth, was scattering over the whole material surface of Hellenic antiquity. After the movement of concentration that had brought to Athens all the forces of Hellenism, a movement of dispersal began, which was to carry from Athens to southern Italy, to Sicily, to Cyrenaica, Egypt, the Islands, and Asia Minor the passion and, unfortunately,
... Read more
A "Jewish Marshall Plan"

The American Jewish Presence in Post-Holocaust France

by Laura Hobson Faure ...

Series series The Modern Jewish Experience
While the role the United States played in France's liberation from Nazi Germany is widely celebrated, it is less well known that American Jewish individuals and organizations mobilized to reconstruct Jewish life in France after the Holocaust. In A "Jewish Marshall Plan, " Laura Hobson Faure explores how American Jews committed themselves and hundreds of millions of dollars to bring much needed ... Read more

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While the role the United States played in France's liberation from Nazi Germany is widely celebrated, it is less well known that American Jewish individuals and organizations mobilized to reconstruct Jewish life in France after the Holocaust. In A "Jewish Marshall Plan, " Laura Hobson Faure explores how American Jews committed themselves and hundreds of millions of dollars to bring much needed
... Read more
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History of Art, Volume 4.

Modern Art

by Elie Faure ...

Narrated by Adrian Vale ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

Discover "History of Art. Volume 4. Modern Art" by Élie Faure - a philosophical and poetic journey to the heart of artistic creation. In this final volume, Faure transcends eras to explore the essence of art as the vital pulse of humanity. From African idols to Venetian masterpieces, he reveals the profound connections between cultures and figurative expressions, analyzing the alternating rhythm ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover "History of Art. Volume 4. Modern Art" by Élie Faure - a philosophical and poetic journey to the heart of artistic creation. In this final volume, Faure transcends eras to explore the essence of art as the vital pulse of humanity. From African idols to Venetian masterpieces, he reveals the profound connections between cultures and figurative expressions, analyzing the alternating rhythm
... Read more
Lords of Life

Gods of Medieval Japan, Volume 5

by Bernard Faure ...

Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Lords of Life is the fifth and last book of a multivolume project that stands as a milestone in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhism—specifically the nature and roles of deities within the religious landscape of medieval Japan and beyond. Bernard Faure introduces readers to medieval Japanese religiosity, ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Written by one of the leading scholars of Japanese religion, Lords of Life is the fifth and last book of a multivolume project that stands as a milestone in our understanding of the mythico-ritual system of esoteric Buddhism—specifically the nature and roles of deities within the religious landscape of medieval Japan and beyond. Bernard Faure introduces readers to medieval Japanese religiosity,
... Read more
Jose Faur

The Horizontal Society and Political Thought

by Faur, Joseph, Shaubi, Eli ...

Masterfully illuminating the timeless wisdom of the Geonim and ancientsages of Sepharad, alongside the works of Maimonides, Ḥakham Dr. José Faur’s Tora offers an unparalleled outlook on Judaism, combining ancient traditions with contemporary disciplines. The Collected Works of Hakham Dr. José Faur is a multi-volume set offering readers an opportunity to delve into his unique understanding of Tora, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Masterfully illuminating the timeless wisdom of the Geonim and ancientsages of Sepharad, alongside the works of Maimonides, Ḥakham Dr. José Faur’s Tora offers an unparalleled outlook on Judaism, combining ancient traditions with contemporary disciplines. The Collected Works of Hakham Dr. José Faur is a multi-volume set offering readers an opportunity to delve into his unique understanding of Tora,
... Read more
After The Tears

by Michelle Faure ...

Busi is pregnant with Parksí baby. Her granny is sick, there is no money for food, and her mother is still in Jozi. Her friends are supportive, but they donít understand how lonely it feels to be pregnant while they are out partying. She knows she should forget Parks, but she canít. So when he sends her an SMS telling her to meet him she goes ñ only to find out that he is not aloneÖ And so Busiís ... Read more

$51.19 USD

Busi is pregnant with Parksí baby. Her granny is sick, there is no money for food, and her mother is still in Jozi. Her friends are supportive, but they donít understand how lonely it feels to be pregnant while they are out partying. She knows she should forget Parks, but she canít. So when he sends her an SMS telling her to meet him she goes ñ only to find out that he is not aloneÖ And so Busiís
... Read more
Allergy Sense: For families: a practical guide

by Dr Sarah Karabus, Kath Megaw, Meg Faure ...

Allergies are increasing at a rapid rate and the team of experts behind Allergy Sense are here to break them down for families, ensuring people have up to date, and scientifically vetted, information.A lack of easily accessible and accurate information about particular allergies can exacerbate the anxiety of discovering a new food allergy or your child’s food allergy. Protecting your health, or ... Read more

$10.49 USD

Allergies are increasing at a rapid rate and the team of experts behind Allergy Sense are here to break them down for families, ensuring people have up to date, and scientifically vetted, information.A lack of easily accessible and accurate information about particular allergies can exacerbate the anxiety of discovering a new food allergy or your child’s food allergy. Protecting your health, or
... Read more
Sensors, Devices and Systems

Proceedings of SDaS 2025, Volume 2

Edited by Constantine Bazilo, Maksym Bondarenko, Emil Faure, Victor Antonyuk, Andrzej Dzierwa, Liudmyla Usyk ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents an integrated overview of modern sensor technologies and intelligent measurement systems. It combines research on digital signal processing, distributed IIoT architectures, embedded systems, and cybersecurity for resource-limited nodes. Such integration enhances accuracy, interference resistance, scalability, and computational efficiency, improving monitoring and diagnostic ... Read more

$269.09 USD

This book presents an integrated overview of modern sensor technologies and intelligent measurement systems. It combines research on digital signal processing, distributed IIoT architectures, embedded systems, and cybersecurity for resource-limited nodes. Such integration enhances accuracy, interference resistance, scalability, and computational efficiency, improving monitoring and diagnostic
... Read more
China's Negotiating Mindset and Strategies

Historical and Cultural Foundations

Edited by Guy Olivier Faure, I. William Zartman ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Security and Conflict Management
This book analyzes the mindset with which China enters into negotiations, and applies these insights into contemporary arenas of Chinese activity around the world.The volume presents and analyses the historical and cultural foundations of Chinese thinking as used in the practice of present-day negotiation. It begins by addressing the essence of Chinese negotiations and the Chinese mindset, turning ... Read more

$64.99 USD

This book analyzes the mindset with which China enters into negotiations, and applies these insights into contemporary arenas of Chinese activity around the world.The volume presents and analyses the historical and cultural foundations of Chinese thinking as used in the practice of present-day negotiation. It begins by addressing the essence of Chinese negotiations and the Chinese mindset, turning
... Read more
Who Will Rescue Us?

The Story of the Jewish Children who Fled to France and America During the Holocaust

by Laura Hobson Faure ...

The first account of Jewish children’s flight from Nazi Germany to France—and their subsequent escape to America from the Vichy regimeAt the eve of the Second World War, an estimated 1.6 million Jewish children lived in Nazi-occupied Europe. While 10,000 of them escaped to Britain in the Kindertransport, only some 500 found a new home in France. Here they attempted to begin again—but their refuge ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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The first account of Jewish children’s flight from Nazi Germany to France—and their subsequent escape to America from the Vichy regimeAt the eve of the Second World War, an estimated 1.6 million Jewish children lived in Nazi-occupied Europe. While 10,000 of them escaped to Britain in the Kindertransport, only some 500 found a new home in France. Here they attempted to begin again—but their refuge
... Read more

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