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- catalog abstract ""All too often problems of biblical hermeneutics are too closely linked to technical biblical study rather than to the day-by-day issues confronting the church. Here, however, eight international scholars from seven countries show how such studies can have vital relevance to today's immediate problems and needs. The writers focus on the biblical doctrine of the church itself and how the chuch carries out its mission in various cultures. Originally presented as lectures at Tyndale House in Cambridge, England, these essays have been revised in light of the discussion and criticism that followed. They include careful biblical analyses of the nature of the church, its opponents, and of such modern concerns as social justice and liberation theology. The result is a stimulating reassessment of the role that Scripture plays in bringing Christ to persons within their cultural contexts." -- Book cover.".
- catalog abstract "This book provides a novel perspective on the origins of the Cold War in Asia, tracing it all the way back to the occupation of Japan after the Second World War. Schaller argues that the reconstruction of postwar Japan not only shaped the future of that country but the future of U.S. policy throughout postwar Asia, leading up to the controversial interventions in China, Korea, and Vietnam. The author shows how after the war, the United States sought to develop Japan as a stable bulwark against both Soviet expansion and Asian revolution. Schaller depicts the intense contest that raged among Americans, pitting the flamboyant Occupation Commander, General Douglas MacArthur, against virtually all civilian and military planners in Washington, including the president. First hailed as a hero and given nearly free reign to shape Japan's future, MacArthur was ultimately denounced by Truman and his advisors as a "bunko artist" who had wrecked Japan's economy and opened it to Communist influence. In place of MacArthur's ambitious social and economic reforms, the new Occupation program reconcentrated power in the hands of Japans's old elite. The book shows how Communist control of China and North Korea cut Japan off from its historic trading partners and forced officials to focus on developing the rich but unstable Southeast Asian states. Washington feared that economic blackmail alone would pull Japan into the Soviet orbit. Determined to secure Japan--the ultimate "domino"--The United States spurned possible detente with China, extended military aid to the French in Indochina, and finally entered the Korean War.--Publisher description.".
- catalog abstract "Autobiography of a Indian civil servant.".
- catalog abstract "A selection of 333 works of art representing masterpieces of the sacred and court traditions as well as their urban, folk, and tribal heritage.".
- catalog abstract "Sociocultural study of two groups of Kashmiri brahmans from Kashmir Valley and northern India.".
- catalog abstract "This science narrative utilizes the most recent astronomical research and data that exists on supernovas to detail their role in the life of man and the evolution of the universe.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of poems on such subjects as a spider's song, a sad astronaut, a boy who is late for school, and Jonah and other Biblical figures.".
- catalog abstract "1939-40 - The Middle East - The Home Front - Mediterranean, North Africa, Italy and the Balkans - Air - Sea - Normandy to Berlin - South-East Asia and the Pacific - Normandy to Berlin - South-East Asia and the PacificØa.".
- catalog abstract "Weinberg's 1972 work, in his description, had two purposes. The first was practical to bring together and assess the wealth of data provided over the previous decade while realizing that newer data would come in even as the book was being printed. He hoped the comprehensive picture would prepare the reader and himself to that new data as it emerged. The second was to produce a textbook about general relativity in which geometric ideas were not given a starring role for (in his words) too great an emphasis on geometry can only obscure the deep connections between gravitation and the rest of physics.".
- catalog abstract ""A fully-illustrated account of the rock-cut monasteries, hermitages and other complexes in Cappadocia (central Anatolia, in modern Turkey). These were cut into soft volcanic rock, mostly during the ninth to eleventh centuries, when the area formed part of the Byzantine Empire. Although called 'cave' monuments, these monasteries were carefully finished to resemble ordinary built architecture. Some of the churches were decorated with wall paintings, which occasionally included portraits of their patrons or dedicatory inscriptions. This is the first book on the topic, in which Dr Rodley provides a definitive record of the monasteries and hermitages, tries to determine when, why, and by whom they were established, and places them within the larger contexts of Byzantine history and Byzantine monasteries." http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam031/84017485.html.".
- catalog abstract ""Jero Tapakan is a popular village spirit medium on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Clients consult her about problems ranging from physical and mental illness to theft and advice on ritual matters. This book is a fascinating case-study of healing in a Southeast Asian society, and is unique because the book is integrated with film of specific patient treatments, as well as of Jero's own reflections on her life and work. Healer Jero, anthropologist Linda Connor, and ethnographic film-makers Timothy Asch and Patsy Asch collaborated in the study and in the production of the book and films, and for the first time a major academic press has produced a video-cassette of films to accompany the book. The result is an unrivalled resource for people interested in alternative medical systems, and is an important and innovative contribution to ethnographic methodology"--Publisher description.".
- catalog abstract "Ensemble de vingt nouvelles fantastiques reproduites des deux recueils de 1942-43.".
- catalog abstract ""This book identifies some of the forms that racism takes in literature and learning materials and illustrates ways in which the school curriculum may be affected and children's minds may be conditioned. It records some of the current approaches to racist materials for children and some of the strategies for combat that have proved effective. It describes initiatives by parents and communities, by teachers and librarians, by publishers and those working in the media, that actively challenge biased materials and raise the consciousness of children and those who work with them."".
- catalog abstract "Autorité en matière de psychologie religieuse, Vergote fait la synthèse de ses nombreuses années de recherche. Il jette un peu plus de lumière sur les dynamismes et structures psychiques obscurs qui opèrent dans le champ des phénomènes appartenant au domaine religieux.".
- catalog abstract "Special needs.".
- catalog abstract "Looks at the history of U.S.-Israeli relations. Chomsky notes that the unique relationship between the U.S. and Israel has had on the outcome of the Palestinians.".
- catalog abstract "Intended as a guide for all types and sizes of libraries.".
- catalog abstract "In the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm, Chauntecleer, Pertelote, and the other inhabitants of the Coop try to piece together their shattered lives until the Wyrm once again insinuates himself with dire consequences for all.".
- catalog abstract "A study of Doyle's life and literary works including the Holmes fiction, historical novels, adventure stories, horror stories, science fiction, scientific monographs, and pamphets.".
- catalog abstract "Interviews with 10 opposition leaders in Karachi.".
- catalog abstract "Collection of writings, by Indian civil servants.".
- catalog abstract "Two novels depict the struggles of virtuous boys to overcome poverty and achieve success and respectibility.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of reviews and essays that traces the critical reputation of Cummings' works.".
- catalog abstract "This volume is a widely-read book of political philosophy and ethics. Arguing for a principled reconciliation of liberty and equality, it attempts to solve the problem of distributive justice (this concerns what is considered to be socially just with respect to the allocation of goods in a society). The resultant theory is known as "Justice as Fairness", from which the author derives his two famous principles of justice. The first of these two principles is known as the equal liberty principle. The second principle is split into two parts; the first, known as fair equality of opportunity, asserts that justice should not benefit those with advantageous social contingencies; while the second, reflecting the idea that inequality is only justified if it is to the advantage of those who are less well-off, is known as the difference principle.".
- catalog abstract "Depicts the personal life, literary career, and creative habits of Mark Twain and examines the development of his writing style.".
- catalog abstract "CONTENTS:--no. 1. Tradeoff between aggregate efficiency and interregional equity: a static analysis, by Koichi Mera. -no. 2. Urban travel behavior, by John F. Kain.".
- catalog abstract "Chaos prevails when the bubonic plague strikes the Algerian coastal city of Oran.".
- catalog abstract "Fully half of the book is devoted to Hammett's short stories, stressing the philosophy of life that later made Sam Spade such an unforgettable character.".
- catalog abstract "From the Blurb: Jean-Francois Millet's vibrant depiction of rural life helped shatter long-standing artistic and academic prejudices in nineteenth-century Europe, opening the door for the flowering of Impressionism and modern art. Born the son of a Normandy farmer, Millet dedicated his career to recording the demanding labor and simple beauties of peasant life in the French countryside. His powerful images of winnowers, gleaners and sowers were denounced as heresy in academic circles. In 1849 Millet joined a growing number of young French painters in Barbizon who had also rejected the status quo and moved out into the country to paint landscapes directly from nature. In so doing, the Barbizon School, and Millet in particular, provided a crucial turning point and directly influenced the work of many artistic giants including Monet, Gauguin, van Gogh, and Degas. "Millet's monumental contribution to art is one of the art world's best-kept secrets," writes Jan Fontein. This book brings that hidden legacy to light at last.".
- catalog abstract "This volume addresses central issues in the embryological development of the nervous system, which, while similar to that of other organs and tissues, features special and intricate mechanisms of morphogenesis. It emphasizes the description of cellular interactions at the molecular level and includes some of the first fruits from applications to neurobiology of recent developments in othera areas--notable immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular genetics.".
- catalog abstract "Grade level: k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, p, e, i, s, t.".
- catalog abstract ""A year by year account of the Shropshire Constabulary and the police forces of the Boroughs of Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and Wenlock.".".
- catalog abstract "Brainstorms and battles from Hollywood studios.".
- catalog abstract "Discusses the ladybug, citrus whitefly, ants, gypsy moths, the cereal leaf beetle, screwworms, alfalfa weevils, locusts, boll weevils, budworms, grasshoppers, flies, leaf miners, mosquitoes, wasps, and other parasites and pests and scientists' methods to control them.".
- catalog abstract ""Proceedings of the Third National Symposium on Genetics and the Law, held Aprril 2-4, 1984, in Boston, Massachusetts. Co-sponsored by the American Society of Law and Medicine and the Boston University Schools of Medicine, Law, and Public Health"--Title page verso.".
- catalog abstract "Contains interviews with seventeen North Americans working in Nicaragua during 1985. Contains primary source material.".
- catalog abstract ""A compendium of information on the occult sciences, magic, demonology, superstitions, spiritism, mysticism, metaphysics, psychical science, and parapsychology, with biographical and bibliographical notes and comprehensive indexes."".
- catalog abstract "This book offers a unified theory of the major propertries of mind, including comprehension, inference, and consciousness. The author argues that we apprehend the world by building inner mental replicas of the relationships among objects and events that concern us. The mind is essentially a model-building device that can itself be modeled on a computer. The book provides a blueprint for building such a model and numberous important illustrations of how to do it.".
- catalog abstract "Includes sections on the Walter Lippmann and Lewis Terman debate, race, genetics, and intelligence.".
- catalog abstract "Two fifteen-year-old American ballet students, a boy and a girl, discuss their training, their lives and experiences as performers, and their hopes for ballet stardom.".
- catalog abstract "Provides a critical evolution of Native American literature including oral narratives, written literature, recent achievements in fiction, poetry, drama, etc.".
- catalog abstract "Originally published in 1973, the main objectives of this study were to bring together a comprehensive amount of empirical information on the structure and process of interest groups and the nature of their interaction and influence vis-á-vis government (a great deal of such information existed regarding the USA but the subject had been somewhat neglected in the case of Canada) and also to provide a theoretical explanation of interest groups in the political process by a comparative analysis of their behaviour in the two different political and cultural systems of Canada and the USA. The implications of the study are developed within the framework of the theory of elite accommodation, which attempts to explain interest-group behaviour in the context of the larger socio-political system. Arguing that Canada should be included in the category of 'consociational' societies--i.e. relatively stable societies characterised by deep cleavages of religion and ethnicity, such as Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland - the author shows how accommodation between governmental and private elites encourages democratic stability in Canada in two ways: in a 'nation-saving' context and also on the operational level of allocating social resources.--Publisher description.".
- catalog abstract "An oyster with a burning desire to know "the upper world" finally gains her wish.".
- catalog abstract "An encyclopedia of America's rivers. Hundreds of years' of local history about the nation's rivers and streams.".
- catalog abstract "Cash and debt operations of the United States Treasury.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of letters from the English author of the Narnia books to a variety of children.".
- catalog abstract "This oral history was related by attorney Horace Albright who was involved in founding the National Park Service to a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.".
- catalog abstract "A collection of fascinating tales. Twenty-two stories show the Low Country region as it was more than 200 years ago.".
- catalog abstract ""Les Lieux de memoire is perhaps one of the most profound historical documents on the history and culture of the French nation. Assembled by Pierre Nora during the Mitterand years, this multivolume series has been hailed as a magnificent achievement ... Written during a time when French national identity was undergoing a pivotal change and the nation was struggling to define itself, this unprecedented series consists of essays by prominent historians and cultural commentators which take, as their points of departure, Lieux de memoire, a site of memory used to order, concentrate, and secure notions of France's past. The first volume, La Republique, brings together works addressing the omnipresent role of the state in French life. As in the other volumes, Les Lieux de memoire serve as entries into the French past, whether they are actual sites, political traditions, rituals, or even national pastimes and textbooks."--Google Books.".
- catalog abstract "Study in the context of Saddharmapuṇḍarīkasūtra, Buddhist Mahayana text.".
- catalog abstract "Collection of texts on the therapeutic uses of mercury and other metals and minerals in Ayurvedic medicine.".
- catalog abstract "Transcriptions of documents relating to the civil rights struggle of Indians in South Africa from 1860-1982.".
- catalog abstract "Consists of the edited proceedings of annual symposia on philosophical problems germane to medicine.".
- catalog abstract "Examines the history of fourteenthcentury Europe as background to the life of Enguerrand de Coucy VII, one of the most prominent French knights of that time.".
- catalog abstract ""This anthology contains modern verse translations of English poetry from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries"--P. [4] of cover.".
- catalog abstract "The Oregon Trail is the gripping account of Francis Parkman's journey west across North America in 1846. After crossing the Allegheny Mountains by coach and continuing by boat and wagon to Westport, Missouri, he set out with three companions on a horseback journey that would ultimately take him over two thousand miles. Map.".
- catalog abstract "Contains the best of his pieces from "Crossroads," the "American Parade," and "On the Road."".
- catalog abstract "Commentary, with text and amendments up to 1982, on Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947 of Bangladesh.".
- catalog abstract "Statutes, Codes, Acts of Louisiana, Local and special acts.".
- catalog abstract "Love, hate, and myths of the Old West are evidenced in violent confrontation between half-brother and half-sister, who happen to be lovers. Background music. 1 act, 3 men, 1 woman, 1 interior.".
- catalog abstract "Marina Warner explores the tradition of personifying liberty, justice, wisdom, charity, and other ideals and desiderata in the female form, and examines the tension between women's historic and symbolic roles. Drawing on the evidence of public art, especially sculpture, and painting, poetry, and classical mythology, she ranges over the allegorical presence of the woman in the Western tradition with a sharply observant eye and a piquant and engaging style.".
- catalog abstract "Winnie Mandela, wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela, shares the story of her life through interviews and letters in which she discusses the development of her political beliefs, and her forced separation from her husband.".
- catalog abstract "Recounts the life of the man behind the legend.".
- catalog abstract "An anthology of original and reprinted articles expressing views on all aspects of the subject of abortion.".
- catalog abstract "Papers presented at the annual conference of Institute of the Historical Studies, held at Dibrugarh, 1978.".
- catalog abstract "Annotation Positioning Statement: An explosive account of the resentments American policies are sowing around the world and of the payback that will be our harvest in the twenty-first century The hardcover received great review and media coverage. The author is incredibly well-connected and in constant demand as a speaker. The perfect match of author and subject.".
- catalog abstract "What transpires when people with different cultural backgrounds come into contact with each other? This book brings together in one volume the main concepts, theories, empirical findings and some of the practical applications of cross-cultural interaction. Each chapter is an original contribution by an acknowledged authority in the field and the book is divided into three main sections: theoretical and historical perspectives; processes, including chapters on social interaction between culturally disparate individuals, the function of gestures in cross-cultural communication, and linguistic bridges between different cultural groups; and outcomes, including chapters on sojourners learning the cultural skills of their second culture and the effects of tourism on tourists and their hosts.--Back cover.".
- catalog abstract "Classical commentary, with supercommentaries, on Aṣṭādhyāyī, basic work of Sanskrit grammar, by Pāṇini.".
- catalog abstract "Dr. Kelden Amadiro is determined to bring total annihilation of the planet Earth, but Lady Gladia vows to stop him at any cost and seal Earth's fate and all who live there.".
- catalog abstract "The distinguished detective apprehends a gang of robbers who have stolen a shipment of valuable Limburger cheese.".
- catalog abstract "Much recent research centers on the failure of policies to incorporate women in the development process. While at the national level this assessment may be accurate in Zambia and elsewhere, it overlooks genuine achievements in specific instances. Offered as a case study of success, this paper describes the creation of a class of female white collar workers in Zambia, made possible by Zambian government manpower training policies. It details the impact of employment opportunities in the modern economic sector on the daily lives and social position of those women who achieve the new status.".
- catalog abstract "Following the pioneering efforts of the sociologists Park and Stonequist, this paper focuses upon two questions germane to the explication of the "marginal man" theory: whether marginality is an ascribed characteristic and whether the sociological limits of applicability of the theory go beyond those of cultural or racial contact. Focusing upon African cities, it is suggested that marginality is engendered by social circumstances but triggered by individual consciousness; only the individual aware of exclusion can become the "marginal man." Moreover, male/female interaction, in its hierarchical ordering, can serve as a basis for marginality. As women gain privilege in social, economic, and political areas previously reserved for men, they are regarded as competitors and experience the discrimination similar to that leveled at minority group members. The paper concludes that African women's marginal status may not only be a consequent of social change but an antecedent as well, thereby making such carriers of marginality agents of change.".
- catalog abstract "This book offers a literary approach to the biblical text. Robert Alter brings numerous textual examples of the different types of biblical narrative, e.g., dialogue, repetition, narration.".
- catalog abstract "Includes sections on children's emotions and morality.".
- catalog abstract "Traces the life of artist Alberto Giacometti from his Swiss family home to prominence in the modern art world.".
- catalog abstract "Count Basie recalls his beginnings in Vaudeville and relates the highlights of his career including his work with other artists and bands, his tours, his recordings, etc.".
- catalog abstract "Jazz Heritage brings together twenty years' of reviews, musicians' profiles, and critical essays by the renowned critic Martin Williams. This companion volume to the prize-winning The Jazz Tradition includes profiles of great performers at work in studios and clubs, "liner notes" for many classic recordings, and Williams's acclaimed critical essays on the artistry of Charlie Parker, Cecil Taylor, Thelonious Monk, Ella Fitzgerald, and others. Consistently eye-opening and original, these pieces are essential reading for jazz musicians, students, scholars, and fans.".
- catalog abstract "Profiles the life and musical career of Elvis Presley and surveys the books and magazine articles about him.".
- catalog abstract "Papers of a seminar sponsored by University Grants Commission and organized by the Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, 1973.".
- catalog abstract "Hindu mythological text on the life and achievements of Rāma, Hindu deity; with commentary.".
- catalog abstract "Treatise, with commentaries, on the epistemology of the Advaita philosophy.".
- catalog abstract "Recounts the author's investigation and search to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart.".
- catalog abstract "Offers brief biographies of the wives of the Presidents from Martha Washington to Nancy Reagan.".
- catalog abstract "A biography portraying the evolution of the man and the writer from the confident genius of the twenties to the sad wreck of the fifties.".
- catalog abstract "One the eve of WWI, three American male explorers stumble onto an all-female society somewhere in the distant reaches of the earth. Unable to believe their eyes, they promptly set out to find some men, convinced that since this is a civilized country--there must be men. So begins this sparkling utopian novel, a romp through a whole world "masculine" and "feminine", as on target today as when it was written 65 years ago.".
- catalog abstract "Brief humorous verse for children.".
- catalog abstract "A comprehensive account of the author's life based upon many previously unknown materials.".
- catalog abstract "Verse exegesis on Taittirīyopaniṣadbhāṣya, Advaita commentary by Śaṅkarācārya on the Taittirīyopaniṣad, Hindu philosophical classic.".
- catalog abstract "This Research Note presents a method for the numerical estimation of eigenvalues which is easy to understand, practical to implement and effective in its results. It is developed with complete details of how to calculate eigenvalues associated with vibrating membranes and plates, waveguides, sloshing fluids and Stekloff problems; however, this flexible technique can be applied to a variety of eigenvalue problems. The text is illustrated by a number of simple examples, many of which are worked out in full. By discussing both theoretical and computational aspects, this book is of use to electrical and mechanical engineers as well as applied mathematicians.".
- catalog abstract "Understanding James Dickey -- Into the stone and Drowning with others -- Helmets -- Buckdancer's choice -- Falling and The Eye-beaters, Blood, Victory, Madness, Buckhead and Mercy -- Deliverance -- The Zodiac, The Strength of fields, and Puella -- Dickey as critic.".
- catalog abstract "Chaucer's great narrative poem about a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury telling each other stories along the way, in an unabridged translation into modern English.".
- catalog abstract "This volume contain's Greville's two prose works: 'The Dedication to Sir Philip Sidney', and the incomplete 'Letter to an Honourable Lady'.".
- catalog abstract "Refers to Darwin family of Great Britain from 1500's to late 1800's. Fi rst part is facsimile of H. Farnham Burke's "Pedigrees of the family of Darwin" which was first published in 1888. Second part includes commentary which adds lineage of females and gives social and geo- graphical background.".
- catalog abstract "Assesment of research work done in India on population control; v. 1 relates to behavioral research on fertility and fertility control.".
- catalog abstract "A collection by the Pulitzer Prize winner considers reality, perception, aging, religion, friendship, love, myths, dreams, partings, nature, grief, and hope.".
- catalog abstract "Presents twenty-five interviews with the novelist from 1951-1984.".
- catalog abstract "The first book to focus upon the immigration of Southerners to Brazil after the Civil War. The author is the descendant of Confederates who took part in the great Confederate migration in the 1860s. About 20,000 Southerners immigrated to Brazil, encouraged by Emperor Don Pedro. There they founded a city called American & were called Os Confederados by the Brazilians. These Southerners, largely of Scotch-Irish heritage, felt that in Brazil they could survive with honor, far away from the Yankees who had defeated them & invaded their land. Their cultural province in Brazil still exists & their descendants still celebrate the 4th of July.".
- catalog abstract "Describes the traditional Jewish ceremonies celebrating birth, puberty, marriage, and death.".
- catalog abstract ""The art historian after Erwin Panofsky and Ernst Gombrich is not only participating in an activity of great intellectual excitement; he is raising and exploring issues which lie very much at the centre of psychology, of the sciences and of history itself. Svetlana Alpers's study of 17th-century Dutch painting is a splendid example of this excitement and of the centrality of art history among current disciples. Professor Alpers puts forward a vividly argued thesis. There is, she says, a truly fundamental dichotomy between the art of the Italian Renaissance and that of the Dutch masters. . . . Italian art is the primary expression of a 'textual culture,' this is to say of a culture which seeks emblematic, allegorical or philosophical meanings in a serious painting. Alberti, Vasari and the many other theoreticians of the Italian Renaissance teach us to 'read' a painting, and to read it in depth so as to elicit and construe its several levels of significationt. The world of Dutch art, by the contrast, arises from and enacts a truly 'visual culture.' It serves and energises a system of values in which meaning is not 'read' but 'seen,' in which new knowledge is visually recorded."—George Steiner, Sunday Times."-- Publisher's website.".
- catalog abstract "A retelling of the Old Testament story of David the shepherd who became King of Israel.".