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Narrated by Gerald Dickens, Michael Tolkien ...

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Farmers in their alpine valley are haunted by Fængler, a cunning old enchanter, who ruins their lives by using an ancient wishing chain of powerful stones to spoil crops and steal children, cows and goats.Young Berwald and his sister Clara set out, without their parents knowing, to climb into the next valley, seize the chain, free their neighbourhood of fear, and wish for whatever they want. But ... Read more

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Farmers in their alpine valley are haunted by Fængler, a cunning old enchanter, who ruins their lives by using an ancient wishing chain of powerful stones to spoil crops and steal children, cows and goats.Young Berwald and his sister Clara set out, without their parents knowing, to climb into the next valley, seize the chain, free their neighbourhood of fear, and wish for whatever they want. But
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Commentary on Jeremiah

by Jerome, Gerald Bray, Thomas C. Oden ...

Translated by Michael Graves ...

Series series Ancient Christian Texts
Jerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin ... Read more

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Jerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin
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Staging Monstrous Bodies

Questioning Normative Orders

Edited by Michael Mark Chemers, Ekaterina Trachsel, Gerald Siegmund ...

Staging Monstrous Bodies: Questioning Normative Orders brings together global perspectives from leading and emerging scholars to explore the intersections of monster studies and performances studies.Divided into three parts, the volume explores the connection between monstrosity and performance, such as representations of violence, gender and sexuality contexts, disability studies perspectives, ... Read more

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Staging Monstrous Bodies: Questioning Normative Orders brings together global perspectives from leading and emerging scholars to explore the intersections of monster studies and performances studies.Divided into three parts, the volume explores the connection between monstrosity and performance, such as representations of violence, gender and sexuality contexts, disability studies perspectives,
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Pugilistica

by Michael Gerald ...

Pugilistica explores the history of modern prize fighting from its bare-knuckled roots in England, the adaptation of the Marquess of Queensberry rules, to its migration to America, and why so many athletes and fans love the sport so much. Stories, anecdotes, and truisms about some of our most beloved and lesser known professional boxers are revealed along the way, while raising awareness about the ... Read more

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Pugilistica explores the history of modern prize fighting from its bare-knuckled roots in England, the adaptation of the Marquess of Queensberry rules, to its migration to America, and why so many athletes and fans love the sport so much. Stories, anecdotes, and truisms about some of our most beloved and lesser known professional boxers are revealed along the way, while raising awareness about the
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The Origins of Literary Studies in America

A Documentary Anthology

Edited by Gerald Graff, Michael Warner ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1989, The Origins of Literary Studies in America brings together for the first time hard-to-find speeches, reports, and other writings by the founders of literary studies in the United States: Bliss Perry, Woodrow Wilson, Irving Babbitt, M. Carey Thomas, and many other scholars between 1874 and 1937.The selections—on teaching, the MLA, and the goals of the discipline—are ... Read more

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Originally published in 1989, The Origins of Literary Studies in America brings together for the first time hard-to-find speeches, reports, and other writings by the founders of literary studies in the United States: Bliss Perry, Woodrow Wilson, Irving Babbitt, M. Carey Thomas, and many other scholars between 1874 and 1937.The selections—on teaching, the MLA, and the goals of the discipline—are
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Fowlers End

by Gerald Kersh, Michael Moorcock ...

"One of the great comic novels of the century." - Anthony Burgess"[A]n exuberant romp with a parcel of grotesques in a truly horrible nor'-nor'-easterly suburb of London . . . great fun." - Manchester Guardian"Rabelaisian, vigorous, readable, inventive and bizarre." - Simon Raven"The very best of his works." - Harlan EllisonIn the worst, poorest, most benighted corner of London is Fowlers End, one ... Read more

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"One of the great comic novels of the century." - Anthony Burgess"[A]n exuberant romp with a parcel of grotesques in a truly horrible nor'-nor'-easterly suburb of London . . . great fun." - Manchester Guardian"Rabelaisian, vigorous, readable, inventive and bizarre." - Simon Raven"The very best of his works." - Harlan EllisonIn the worst, poorest, most benighted corner of London is Fowlers End, one
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Plague

A Story of Smallpox in Montreal

by Michael Bliss ...

In January 1885, as the people of Montreal celebrated one of the greatest winter carnivals of the century, a deadly epidemic inched its way through the city streets. When the case of a railway porter suffering from smallpox was gravely mishandled, what followed was a “carnival of death” causing the preventable demise of over 3,000 Montrealers.In Plague, historian Michael Bliss uncovers one of the ... Read more

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In January 1885, as the people of Montreal celebrated one of the greatest winter carnivals of the century, a deadly epidemic inched its way through the city streets. When the case of a railway porter suffering from smallpox was gravely mishandled, what followed was a “carnival of death” causing the preventable demise of over 3,000 Montrealers.In Plague, historian Michael Bliss uncovers one of the
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The Social History of Bourbon

by Gerald Carson ...

A high-spirited history of the role bourbon has played in American life and culture, "documented and full of folklore" ( Kirkus Reviews).The distinctive beverage of the Western world, bourbon is Kentucky's illustrious gift to the nation. While much has been written about whiskey, the particular place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long awaited detailed and objective presentation. A ... Read more

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A high-spirited history of the role bourbon has played in American life and culture, "documented and full of folklore" ( Kirkus Reviews).The distinctive beverage of the Western world, bourbon is Kentucky's illustrious gift to the nation. While much has been written about whiskey, the particular place of bourbon in the American cultural record has long awaited detailed and objective presentation. A
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Theosis

Patristic Remedy for Evangelical Yearning at the Close of the Modern Age

by Michael Paul Gama ...

Evangelicalism is reaching an inflection point. The exodus of millennials from Evangelical churches and the growth of those self-identifying as "Nones," as in "None of the Above," for their church affiliation, is concerning for the movement's future. Evangelical leaders offer mixed responses to this challenge--from circling the wagons to an enthusiastic "Everything must change!" posture. Theosis ... Read more

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Evangelicalism is reaching an inflection point. The exodus of millennials from Evangelical churches and the growth of those self-identifying as "Nones," as in "None of the Above," for their church affiliation, is concerning for the movement's future. Evangelical leaders offer mixed responses to this challenge--from circling the wagons to an enthusiastic "Everything must change!" posture. Theosis
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Commentary on Isaiah

by Theodoret of Cyrrhus, Michael Glerup, Thomas C. Oden ...

Translated by Gerald Bray ...

Series series Ancient Christian Texts
An Ancient Commentary Available for the First Time in EnglishFor the first time in English, discover the full text of Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Commentary on Isaiah. As part of the Ancient Christian Texts series, this volume provides a unique look into the biblical interpretation of the early church. Long thought to be lost, this commentary was rediscovered in 1899 and is now accessible in English to ... Read more

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An Ancient Commentary Available for the First Time in EnglishFor the first time in English, discover the full text of Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Commentary on Isaiah. As part of the Ancient Christian Texts series, this volume provides a unique look into the biblical interpretation of the early church. Long thought to be lost, this commentary was rediscovered in 1899 and is now accessible in English to
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The Biology Book

From the Origin of Life to Epigenetics, 250 Milestones in the History of Biology

by Michael C. Gerald, Gloria E. Gerald ...

Series series Union Square & Co. Milestones
From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoeks microscopic world, to GMO crops, The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief, engaging, and colorfully illustrated synopses introduce readers to every major subdiscipline, including cell theory, genetics, evolution, physiology, thermodynamics, molecular biology, and ecology. With information on such varied ... Read more

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From the emergence of life, to Leewenhoeks microscopic world, to GMO crops, The Biology Book presents 250 landmarks in the most widely studied scientific field. Brief, engaging, and colorfully illustrated synopses introduce readers to every major subdiscipline, including cell theory, genetics, evolution, physiology, thermodynamics, molecular biology, and ecology. With information on such varied
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The Drug Book

From Arsenic to Xanax, 250 Milestones in the History of Drugs

by Michael C. Gerald ...

Series series Union Square & Co. Milestones
Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving, and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like ... Read more

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Throughout history, humans everywhere have searched for remedies to heal our bodies and minds. Covering everything from ancient herbs to cutting-edge chemicals, this book in the hugely popular Milestones series looks at 250 of the most important moments in the development of life-altering, life-saving, and sometimes life-endangering pharmaceuticals. Illustrated entries feature ancient drugs like
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