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Death in Venice

by Thomas Mann ...

Translated by Michael Henry Heim ...

The world-famous masterpiece about a writer's obsessive pursuit of forbidden love by a Nobel Prize laureate.Translation by Michael Henry HeimPublished on the eve of World War I, a decade after Buddenbrooks had established Thomas Mann as a literary celebrity, Death in Venice tells the story of Gustave von Aschenbach, a successful but aging writer who follows his wanderlust to Venice in search of ... Read more

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The world-famous masterpiece about a writer's obsessive pursuit of forbidden love by a Nobel Prize laureate.Translation by Michael Henry HeimPublished on the eve of World War I, a decade after Buddenbrooks had established Thomas Mann as a literary celebrity, Death in Venice tells the story of Gustave von Aschenbach, a successful but aging writer who follows his wanderlust to Venice in search of
... Read more

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Wide Bandgap Power Electronics

Emerging Converter Technologies and Applications

Edited by Isik C. Kizilyalli, Z. John Shen, Thomas M. Jahns, Daniel W. Cunningham ...

Series series Energy (R0)
This book presents the transformational progress in next-generation advanced converter circuit topologies based on the unique electrical properties of wide-bandgap semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). It addresses the opportunities for significant advances in power electronics circuit performance opened by the availability of wide-bandgap power devices and the ... Read more

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This book presents the transformational progress in next-generation advanced converter circuit topologies based on the unique electrical properties of wide-bandgap semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). It addresses the opportunities for significant advances in power electronics circuit performance opened by the availability of wide-bandgap power devices and the
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Understanding Economic Equilibrium

Making Your Way Through an Interdependent World

by Thomas J. Cunningham, PhD, Mike Shaw ...

Understanding Economic Equilibrium reveals how all markets fit together, and how we as individuals fit into that bigger picture.Economic agents all over the world are trying to maximize their returns given their efforts, resources, and opportunities. They come together in markets that ultimately allocate goods and services among many competing interests. We can readily see how individual markets ... Read more

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Understanding Economic Equilibrium reveals how all markets fit together, and how we as individuals fit into that bigger picture.Economic agents all over the world are trying to maximize their returns given their efforts, resources, and opportunities. They come together in markets that ultimately allocate goods and services among many competing interests. We can readily see how individual markets
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Cardiovascular Neuroendocrinology

Edited by Gina L. C. Yosten, J. Thomas Cunningham ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The cardiovascular system and the neuroendocrine system are integrated at multiple levels. This integration is key to normal physiological function. Further, it adapts to accommodate changes related to aging, the organism’s reproductive state, or physiological challenges. This type of adaptability, or plasticity, also can contribute to pathophysiology when these systems are stressed.This volume ... Read more

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The cardiovascular system and the neuroendocrine system are integrated at multiple levels. This integration is key to normal physiological function. Further, it adapts to accommodate changes related to aging, the organism’s reproductive state, or physiological challenges. This type of adaptability, or plasticity, also can contribute to pathophysiology when these systems are stressed.This volume
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The Shakespeare-Expositor

Enriched edition. An Aid to the Perfect Understanding of Shakespeare's Plays

by Thomas Keightley, Basil Cunningham ...

In "The Shakespeare-Expositor," Thomas Keightley presents a comprehensive exploration of Shakespeare's literary craft and thematic complexity. This scholarly work meticulously analyzes the Bard's plays and poetry, providing insights into his use of language, character development, and the socio-political commentary embedded in his works. Keightley employs a methodical literary style that is both ... Read more

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In "The Shakespeare-Expositor," Thomas Keightley presents a comprehensive exploration of Shakespeare's literary craft and thematic complexity. This scholarly work meticulously analyzes the Bard's plays and poetry, providing insights into his use of language, character development, and the socio-political commentary embedded in his works. Keightley employs a methodical literary style that is both
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The Reception of the Virgin in Byzantium

Marian Narratives in Texts and Images

Edited by Thomas Arentzen, Mary B. Cunningham ...

This book explores how the Virgin Mary's life is told in hymns, sermons, icons, art, and other media in the Byzantine Empire before AD 1204. A group of international specialists examines material and textual evidence from both Byzantine and Muslim-ruled territories that was intended for a variety of settings and audiences and seeks to explain why Byzantine artisans and writers chose to tell ... Read more

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This book explores how the Virgin Mary's life is told in hymns, sermons, icons, art, and other media in the Byzantine Empire before AD 1204. A group of international specialists examines material and textual evidence from both Byzantine and Muslim-ruled territories that was intended for a variety of settings and audiences and seeks to explain why Byzantine artisans and writers chose to tell
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Abortion Care as Moral Work

Ethical Considerations of Maternal and Fetal Bodies

by Curtis Boyd, Glenna Boyd, Renee Chelian, Thomas Cunningham, Sarah Dubow, Marc Heller, Amy Hagstrom Miller, Colin Partridge, Shelley Sella, Shannon Withycombe ...

Series series Critical Issues in Health and Medicine
Abortion Care as Moral Work brings together the voices of abortion providers, abortion counselors, clinic owners, neonatologists, bioethicists, and historians to discuss how and why providing abortion care is moral work. The collection offers voices not usually heard as clinicians talk about their work and their thoughts about life and death. In four subsections--Providers, Clinics, Conscience, ... Read more

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Abortion Care as Moral Work brings together the voices of abortion providers, abortion counselors, clinic owners, neonatologists, bioethicists, and historians to discuss how and why providing abortion care is moral work. The collection offers voices not usually heard as clinicians talk about their work and their thoughts about life and death. In four subsections--Providers, Clinics, Conscience,
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Death in Venice

by Thomas Mann ...

Narrated by Simon Callow, Michael Cunningham ...

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3 hours 9 min

The world-famous masterpiece by Nobel laureate Thomas Mann—here in a new translation by Michael Henry HeimPublished on the eve of World War I, a decade after Buddenbrooks had established Thomas Mann as a literary celebrity, Death in Venice tells the story of Gustave von Aschenbach, a successful but aging writer who follows his wanderlust to Venice in search of spiritual fulfillment that instead ... Read more

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The world-famous masterpiece by Nobel laureate Thomas Mann—here in a new translation by Michael Henry HeimPublished on the eve of World War I, a decade after Buddenbrooks had established Thomas Mann as a literary celebrity, Death in Venice tells the story of Gustave von Aschenbach, a successful but aging writer who follows his wanderlust to Venice in search of spiritual fulfillment that instead
... Read more

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The Life of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)

Enriched edition. The Great King of the Carolingian Dynasty: Insights into Charlemagne's Legacy and Reign

by Thomas Hodgkin, Basil Cunningham ...

In "The Life of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)," Thomas Hodgkin intricately weaves a narrative that not only chronicles the life and achievements of one of history's most significant figures but also contextualizes the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe. Hodgkin employs a meticulous historical style characterized by rigorous scholarship intertwined with vivid storytelling, allowing ... Read more

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In "The Life of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)," Thomas Hodgkin intricately weaves a narrative that not only chronicles the life and achievements of one of history's most significant figures but also contextualizes the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe. Hodgkin employs a meticulous historical style characterized by rigorous scholarship intertwined with vivid storytelling, allowing
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The Fairy Mythology

Enriched edition. Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries

by Thomas Keightley, Basil Cunningham ...

Thomas Keightley's "The Fairy Mythology" presents an exhaustive compendium of fairy lore, integrating a scholarly examination of the varied traditions surrounding fairies from multiple cultures, primarily European. Delving into folklore, Keightley's prose blends splendid narrative flair with rigorous academic inquiry, situating these vibrant myths within their historical contexts. The work ... Read more

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Thomas Keightley's "The Fairy Mythology" presents an exhaustive compendium of fairy lore, integrating a scholarly examination of the varied traditions surrounding fairies from multiple cultures, primarily European. Delving into folklore, Keightley's prose blends splendid narrative flair with rigorous academic inquiry, situating these vibrant myths within their historical contexts. The work
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The Fairy Legends

Enriched edition. Exploring the Enchanting World of Fairy Folklore and Mythical Creatures

by Thomas Keightley, Basil Cunningham ...

In 'The Fairy Legends,' Thomas Keightley explores the rich tapestry of folklore that permeates various cultures, particularly focusing on the enchanting world of fairies. Through a meticulous collection of tales, Keightley uncovers the intricate relationship between humanity and the supernatural, employing a narrative style that combines vivid imagery with a scholarly tone. The book is not merely ... Read more

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In 'The Fairy Legends,' Thomas Keightley explores the rich tapestry of folklore that permeates various cultures, particularly focusing on the enchanting world of fairies. Through a meticulous collection of tales, Keightley uncovers the intricate relationship between humanity and the supernatural, employing a narrative style that combines vivid imagery with a scholarly tone. The book is not merely
... Read more
Secret Societies of the Middle Ages

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Mystery: Esoteric Orders and Hidden Influences in the Medieval World

by Thomas Keightley, Basil Cunningham ...

In "Secret Societies of the Middle Ages," Thomas Keightley meticulously examines the clandestine organizations that shaped social and political landscapes during this tumultuous period in European history. Employing a blend of rigorous historical analysis and engaging narrative prose, Keightley explores the interplay between these societies and the broader socio-political milieu of the Middle Ages ... Read more

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In "Secret Societies of the Middle Ages," Thomas Keightley meticulously examines the clandestine organizations that shaped social and political landscapes during this tumultuous period in European history. Employing a blend of rigorous historical analysis and engaging narrative prose, Keightley explores the interplay between these societies and the broader socio-political milieu of the Middle Ages
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