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Book Gateways to the Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gitta Bertram
  • Publisher : BRILL
  • Release : 2021-08-24
  • ISBN : 9004464522
  • Pages : 635 pages

Download or read book Gateways to the Book written by Gitta Bertram and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigation of the complex image-text relationships between frontispieces and illustrated title pages with the following texts in European books published between 1500 and 1800.

Book Gateway

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  • Author : Sharon Shinn
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2009-10-15
  • ISBN : 1101148837
  • Pages : 198 pages

Download or read book Gateway written by Sharon Shinn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a Chinese adoptee in St. Louis, teenage Daiyu often feels out of place. When an elderly Asian jewelry seller at a street fair shows her a black jade ring--and tells her that "black jade" translates to "Daiyu"--she buys it as a talisman of her heritage. But it's more than that; it's magic. It takes Daiyu through a gateway into a version of St. Louis much like 19th-century China. Almost immediately she is recruited as a spy, which means hours of training in manners and niceties and sleight of hand. It also means stealing time to be with handsome Kalen, who is in on the plan. There's only one problem. Once her task is done, she must go back to St. Louis and leave him behind forever. . . .

Book Gateway to the Moon

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  • Author : Mary Morris
  • Publisher : Anchor
  • Release : 2019-03-12
  • ISBN : 0525434992
  • Pages : 354 pages

Download or read book Gateway to the Moon written by Mary Morris and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1492, two history-altering events occurred: the Jews and Muslims of Spain were expelled, and Columbus set sail for the New World. Many Spanish Jews chose not to flee and instead became Christian in name only, maintaining their religious traditions in secret. Among them was Luis de Torres, who accompanied Columbus as an interpreter. Over the centuries, de Torres’ descendants traveled across North America, finally settling in the hills of New Mexico. Now, some five hundred years later, it is in these same hills that Miguel Torres, a young amateur astronomer, finds himself trying to understand the mystery that surrounds him and the town he grew up in: Entrada de la Luna, or Gateway to the Moon. Poor health and poverty are the norm in Entrada, and luck is rare. So when Miguel sees an ad for a babysitting job in Santa Fe, he jumps at the opportunity. The family for whom he works, the Rothsteins, are Jewish, and Miguel is surprised to find many of their customs similar to those his own family kept but never understood. Braided throughout the present-day narrative are the powerful stories of the ancestors of Entrada’s residents, portraying both the horrors of the Inquisition and the resilience of families. Moving and unforgettable, Gateway to the Moon beautifully weaves the journeys of the converso Jews into the larger American story.

Book Advances in Ergonomics in Design

Download or read book Advances in Ergonomics in Design written by Francisco Rebelo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 1036 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with a timely snapshot of ergonomics research and methods applied to the design, development and evaluation, of products, systems and services. It gathers theoretical contributions, case studies and reports on technical interventions focusing on a better understanding of human machine interaction, and user experience for improving product design. The book covers a wide range of established and emerging topics in user-centered design, relating to design for special populations, design education, workplace assessment and design, anthropometry, ergonomics of buildings and urban design, sustainable design, as well as visual ergonomics and interdisciplinary research and practices, among others. Based on the AHFE 2021 International Conference on Ergonomics in Design, held virtually on 25–29 July, 2021, from USA, the book offers a thought-provoking guide for both researchers and practitioners in human-centered design and related fields.

Book Gateways to World Literature the Ancient World Through the Early Modern Period

Download or read book Gateways to World Literature the Ancient World Through the Early Modern Period written by David Damrosch and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gateways to World Literature presents a fresh and diverse range of the world's great literature in a two-volume set that links past and present, East and West, and literary and cultural contexts at an affordable price. The anthology includes epic and lyric poetry, drama, and prose narrative, with many complete works and a focus on the most influential pieces and authors from each region and time period. Engaging introductions, scholarly annotations, maps, pronunciation guides, and illustrations developed by a distinguished editorial team provide a wealth of materials that support and illuminate the selections.

Book Gateways to Literature

Download or read book Gateways to Literature written by Brander Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Gateways to Torah

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  • Author : Russell Resnik
  • Publisher : Messianic Jewish Publishers
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9781880226889
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Gateways to Torah written by Russell Resnik and published by Messianic Jewish Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From before the days of Messiah until today, Jewish people have read from and discussed a prescribed portion of the Pentateuch each week. Messiah Yeshua, when he attended synagogue, joined his people in this practice. Now, a Messianic Jewish rabbi has added his voice to the ancient conversation about the Torah. Russ Resnik, Executive Director of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations has written an excellent commentary on each of the weekly portions. With reference to and respect for the rabbis who have already contributed to this conversation, he brings another perspective on the Torah, that of a Messianic Jew, a Jew who follows Messiah Yeshua. Whether you read Gateways to Torah all in one sitting, pace yourself weekly, or use it as a study text for a discussion group, this book will give you fresh insights into the Word of God. 246 pages.

Book Gateways to Literature and Other Essays

Download or read book Gateways to Literature and Other Essays written by Brander Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Appalachian Gateway

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  • Author : George Brosi
  • Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
  • Release : 2013-04-30
  • ISBN : 1572339810
  • Pages : 353 pages

Download or read book Appalachian Gateway written by George Brosi and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the work of twenty-five fiction writers and poets, this anthology is a captivating introduction to the finest of contemporary Appalachian literature. Here are short stories and poems by some of the region’s most dynamic and best-loved authors: Barbara Kingsolver, Ron Rash, Nikki Giovanni, Robert Morgan, Lisa Alther, and Lee Smith among others. In addition to compelling selections from each writer’s work, the book includes illuminating biographical sketches and bibliographies for each author. These works encompass a variety of themes that, collectively, capture the essence of Appalachia: love of the land, family ties, and the struggle to blend progress with heritage. Readers will enjoy this book not just for the innate value of good literature but also for the insights it provides into this fascinating area. This book of fiction is an enlightening companion to non-fiction overviews of the region, including the Encyclopedia of Appalachia and A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region, both published by the University of Tennessee Press in 2006. In fact the five sections of this book are the same as those of the Encyclopedia. Educators and students will find this book especially appropriate for courses in creative writing, Appalachian studies and Appalachian literature. Editor George Brosi’s foreword presents an historical overview of Appalachian Literature, while Kate Egerton and Morgan Cottrell’s afterword offers a helpful guide for studying Appalachian literature in a classroom setting. George Brosi is the editor of Appalachian Heritage, a literary quarterly, and, along with his wife, Connie, runs a retail book business specializing in books from and about the Appalachian region. He has taught creative writing, Appalachian studies and Appalachian literature. Kate Egerton is an associate professor of English at Berea College. She has taught Appalachian literature and published scholarship in that field as well as in modern drama. Samantha Cole majored in Appalachian Studies and worked for Appalachian Heritage while a student at Berea College. Morgan Cottrell is a West Virginia native who took Kate Egerton's Appalachian literature class at Berea College.

Book Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo

Download or read book Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo written by Obert Skye and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Foo: a magical place that shall remain hidden no longer...

Book American Book of the Dead

Download or read book American Book of the Dead written by and published by Gateways Books & Tapes. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 120,000 copies sold, this unique contemporary work brings the timeless Tibetan Bardo teaching into current American culture and language, with 49 days of readings for someone who has died or who is preparing for the dying experience. This book has been and still remains an important tool for providing a spiritual service to a dying person as opposed to grieving, processing loss, or mourning for that person's passage. Front matter includes "Notes on the Labyrinth" (or the Bardo...) and other commentary by the author that provides insights for an American reader who wishes to provide this guiding service to a family member, spouse, friend, or anyone who is terminal. The reading instructions very clearly outline when and what to read, without any limitation of belief system--the practice is presented as non-denominational, not requiring Buddhist or Christian or Jewish prayers, but also not in conflict with any of these. A schedule of readings shows graphically how to carry out the full series of 49 days of readings, at approximately 10 to 20 minutes per reading. The book has been in use since 1974 in various editions, taught in university courses on Death & Dying and related subjects (it is referenced in a recent handbook of acting exercises, for example...), and used by hospice workers and nurses internationally. The American Book of the Dead is often referenced in discussions of the 1970's West Coast spiritual renaissance, and many of the baby boomer generation will recall it in circulation when they were in college or beginning their careers. Translated editions have appeared in Spanish and Greek languages, with editions in preparation in German, French, Italian, and Polish. There is a course available by correspondence and on the internet that gives additional training for readers who wish to pursue the practice of performing "Labyrinth Readings" or "Bardo guiding" as a service to others--beyond one's own family and personal network.

Book Gateways to Abomination

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Bartlett
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2014-07-26
  • ISBN : 9781500346720
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Gateways to Abomination written by Matthew Bartlett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bizarre radio broadcasts luring dissolute souls into the dark woods of Western Massachusetts. Sinister old men in topcoats gathered at corners and in playgrounds. A long-dead sorcerer returning to obscene life in the form of an old buck goat. Welcome to Leeds, Massachusetts, where the drowned walk, where winged leeches blast angry static, where black magic casts a shadow over a cringing populace. You've tuned in to WXXT. The fracture in the stanchion. The drop of blood in your morning milk. The viper in the veins of the Pioneer Valley"--P. [4] of cover.

Book Gateway to the Gods

Download or read book Gateway to the Gods written by Katherine Applegate and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David and his friends meet gods from the ancient Greek myths on Everworld's Mount Olympus.

Book Gateways to Literature  and Other Essays

Download or read book Gateways to Literature and Other Essays written by Brander Matthews and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Book Gateways to Literature

Download or read book Gateways to Literature written by Brander Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gateways to Literature: And Other Essays Two winters ago Columbia University invited its teaching staff, its students and its friends to a series of lectures which set forth the essential quality and the existing condition of each of the several sciences; and today Columbia University begins another series of lectures devoted to a single one of the arts, - the art of Literature. In the opening decade of this twentieth century, when the triumphs of Science are exultant on all sides of us, there would be a lack of propriety in failing to acknowledge its power and its authority; and a grosser failure would follow any attempt to set up Art as a rival over against Science. Art and Science have each of them their own field; they have each of them their own work to do; and they are not competitors but colleags in the service of humanity, responding to different needs. Man cannot live by Science alone, since Science does not feed the soul; and it is Art which nourishes the heart of man. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Book Gateway to Heaven

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sheldon Vanauken
  • Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
  • Release : 1980
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 310 pages

Download or read book Gateway to Heaven written by Sheldon Vanauken and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1980 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gateway to Heaven tells of a memorable journey to France, the Vallances' stormy sea voyage from London to the Greek Isles, where Mary falls into frightful danger; an idyllic vacation in Hawaii, their response to the antiwar movement, the drug culture, and sexual freedom in the confusion of the sixties" --

Book Gateway to Chinese Classical Literature

Download or read book Gateway to Chinese Classical Literature written by Xiaoxiang Li and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The richness of Chinese classical literature encompasses a range of forms, from poetry and rhymed prose, to essays and novels. Each period has its own unique style, and there are outstanding representative works for each: the pre-Qin Book of Songs, Songs of the South, Han fu, Yue fu songs, Tang poetry, Song ci, Yuan drama and more. Using illustrations and exposition of the various styles of classical Chinese literature, this book takes the reader on a tour of the Chinese literary world, while affording valuable insights into the themes of early Chinese civilizations.