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This study is an examination and interpretation of the hymn and the dance in chapters 94 and 96 in light of the Acts' theology according to the apocryphal Acts of John, where Jesus introduced to his disciples a mystery rite that included a hymn and a dance. It examines the relationship behind this secret sacrament, the Johannine Acts, and Christian Gnosticism. The text also looks at the sacrament's structure and interprets this mystery according to the theology of the Acts of John. ... Read more

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Illustrations with brief rhyming text introduce the frigid world of polar bears. On board pages. ... Read more

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Urinals, vacuum cleaners, basketballs, glass sheetslivestock? This study of key moments in the history of ready-made and object-based art features Damien Hirst (London), Gerhard Merz (Munich), Jeff Koons (New York) and their shared historical point of reference, Marcel Duchamp (Paris and New York, 1887-1968). Recently a poll of 500 British critics called Duchamp's 1917 Fountain the most influential Modern artwork ever created. Even more recently, a man assaulted it with a hammer at the Centre Pompidou, confirming that, nearly a century later, emotions are still running high. Object-based art, which grew into a major twentieth-century trend and continues today, took its cue from the ready-made, and Re-Object explores the continuation and transformation of both lines in contemporary artistic practice, via large-format photographs and analytical essays on the artists. ... Read more

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An account of the semantic structure of Melanchthon's pre-Lutheran view of the world, this text is articulated mostly on his rhetorical theory that emerged in the years 1509-1518. It shows how this semantic structure shaped his Lutheran theological language. It offers a hermeneutical procedure that must lead inevitably to historiographical revisions on the subject of faith and reason. The book provides theologians with an example of a historically-influential theologian in whose theology social setting, truth-theory, linguistics, theological method, and Christian doctrine are intertwined, engendering contemporary discussion of how to assess Christian traditions and their authoritative claims. ... Read more

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- By Darryl Nester, Bluffton University
- Provides instructions and keystroke operations for the TI-83/84 Plus, TI-86, and TI-89 ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Publisher: Baltimore, J. H. Furst companyPublication date: 1906Subjects: Rolle, Richard, of Hampole, 1290?-1349EuphuismNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Few great collections of Dutch paintings have been so sharply focused and of such astonishing quality as the Carter collection. Rather than attempting to collect all aspects of Dutch art, the Carters have focused exclusively on landscapes, seascapes, town views, still lifes and church interiors by all the major masters, including Willem van de Velde, Jacob van Ruisdael, Meynder Hobbema, Jan Both, Aelbert Cuyp and Pieter Saenredam. The result is a selection of paintings that stand as the most distinguished representatives of their respective categories. All demonstrate the incredible skill of Dutch artists to celebrate the physical world, whether natural or man-made, whether modest views of home or exotic scenery from abroad, whether humble household objects or the wonders of the garden. ... Read more

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Illustrations and brief rhyming text describe the watery world of the walrus. On board pages. ... Read more

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Dramatically reopening the debate about money and possessions, John Schneider offers a thoughtful reading of the Bible, draws on sociological study of the Bible, and offers positive examples for Christians who want to use their money conscientiously. ... Read more

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Essays by Pierre Schneider and Sylvia Navarrete. Introduction by Bob Littman. Foreword by Hugh M. Davies, John R. Lane, and James K. Ballinger.

The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection is widely regarded as the world's most significant private holding of 20th-century art. The paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photgraphs in the collection represent the broad range of artistic developments in Mexico during the last century, from early experiments with European Cubism to post-revolutionary efforts to develop an indigenous Mexican aesthetic, to the diverse styles and techniques of post-World War II abstraction and realism. This exhibition catalogue features large color reproductions of 75 works by many of the most important Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo, Jos Clemente Orozco, Carlos Mevida, and Rufino Tamayo, as well as a number of signifcant contemporary figures such as Cisco Jimenez, Sylvia Gruner, and Miguel Caldern. Providing descriptions of individual works as well as artist biographies, this is an excellent overview of major Mexican artists of the 20th century. ... Read more

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amazing collection
this book is an awesome collection of all the art that the gelmans had. i went to the exhibition with my mother and we decided to get the book, she actually worked with the gelmans in mexico as a young girl and she even remembers where some of the paintings where located in the house. this book is a book that would be a great gift for anyone who loves art.

A collection as art itself
If you are looking for a good art book that covers some of the best in Mexican Art than look no further. As part of an exhibition that toured Dallas, Phoenixand San Diego, where I was lucky enough to have seen the impressive collection, this book is full of varied works and styles. Although the emphasis is on Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, there are many more artists featured, including Nahum Zenil, Rufino Tamayo, Carlos Orozco Romero, Agustin Lazo, Maria Izquierdo, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Gunther Gerzo and of course the others in the "Three Greats," David Alfaro Siquieros and Jose Clemente Orozco to complete the triad masters of Mexican Art. Some of the art is breathtaking ,original and shocking but all pleasing. There are many more artists featured, to numerous to name,but suffice to say that the broad spectrum of Mexican Art is covered, including the works of contemporary artists as Natasha continued to collect into the 1990's, a decade after her husbands passing. As beautiful and magical as the art is, so varied in form, subjectand media matter, the text is one that teaches about how this collection came to be. The outstanding essays reflect on the intriguing lives of the art collectors, beginning with their meeting and becoming naturalized Mexican citizens from their European exile. The relationship between Jacques Gelmanand the Mexican movie comedian icon Cantinflas, who he discovered, is discussedandthe stuff of legend. Jacques Hollywood connections are also featured, both in essay and pictures. The personal relationships both Jacques and Natasha had with Diego and Frida is now legendary. Although they have European(not featured here) Art in their private collection, their real love was for Mexican Art. The Gelmans devotion and dedication to Mexican Art was their baby they never had. They have nutured and shared their gifts with the rest of the world by keeping their collection intactand it speaks for itself as a collective art piece. If you missed the tour than by all means get this book which features all the exhibitions art pieces, short biographies of the artists and an interestingbilingual text. Recommended for art enthusiasts interested in the evolving art of Mexico.

MEXICO'S BEST ARTISTS
Where can you find a collection of the best of Mexico's artists of the 20th century? Contained in these pages spanning four generations in the 20th century are some of the greatest names in Mexican art. The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection presents for the first time a wide span view of the development of Mexico's greatest treasures in art.

Here you will find Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Jose Orozco and the other older greats of the muralist and painting traditions of Mexico. The art of these "Masters" are rich in their expressions of presenting the indigenous art of the people before the public. You will also find these "Masters" experimenting with impressionism, cubism and surrealism but in the end they develop a style unique to their cultural heritage.

Just viewing the "Masters" alone would be enough but Mexico's artists are progressive in their style as we view the work of the younger artists who have made their mark on the artistic scene. Francisco Toledo, Cisco Jimenez and Marco Arce explode upon the scene with their framented narrative texts, irreverance for religion and interpretations of the myths and legends of their land. Their works are just as stunning, provocative and controversial as their elders.

Such a diverse collection shows the viewer the varied styles and development of Mexican art through the 20th Century. Nothing can match it. Art lovers everywhere will appreciate the styles represented in this collection and will gain a deeper appreciation of Mexico's artistic tradition. ... Read more

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This title offers a complete resource for life writing - one of the key genres studied within creative writing. "Writing Your Self" is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in exploring personal material in their writing. It examines how a wide range of successful writers approach personal material and the different modes and techniques they use. The first part of the book focuses on a wide range of universal experiences including childhood, identity, adult relationships and loss as well as more specific issues such as exile and displacement, physical and mental illness and abuse. Throughout the book, a wide range of writers discuss their own experiences and how they have tackled this material in their writing. Part Two offers a series of techniques and a wide range of practical exercises and examples. Part Three discusses the writing process, moving to finished pieces of work in different genres and the question of publication. Bringing together writers with a broad range of valuable experience, this is the definitive resource for exploring life writing and offers an exciting range of possibilities, examples and techniques for approaching personal material. ... Read more

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A thoughtful resource for many writers
A little piece of you is in everything you write, so you may as well relish it. "Writing Yourself: Transforming Personal Material" is a guide and discussion to transforming one's own personal writing into useful subject matter for multiple uses to the more obvious application of memoir to the more creative applications in mediums such as poetry and novels. "Writing Yourself" is filled with creative ideas and thoughts, making for a thoughtful resource for many writers.

A Useful and Moving Book
Anyone who has ever found themselves pent up with feelings they could not express should turn to this superb book for help. You may never want to become a writer, just find a way to express, explore, contain, and master your own unresolved experiences, or you may have professional aspirations. This book responds with equal force and usefulness to whatever level of writing sophistication and ambition you bring to it in your own search for expression and relief. That is a very considerable achievement in itself, and alone places this work head and shoulders above its competition. The varied backgrounds of both authors in different areas of teaching, creative work and achievement, and their shared interest in therapy and therapeutic writing, makes possible the unusual range of Writing Your Self.

A key element of the authors' approach are firsthand accounts by Killick and Schneider of bringing difficult material to light and giving it shape, which set the book's direction and show their approach to its subject matter and material. These are enhanced by 21 additional immediate and striking firsthand contributions by others written for this book.

Part I examines the ways many writers, whether famous or modest, like some of the prisoners Killick has worked with, have released their experiences into written self-explorations; Part II reviews a series of well-honed, thought out, and illustrated techniques that move from the simple task of getting in touch with one's feelings to shaping those ultimately, if so moved, into works of art, whether poetry, short or long fiction, or auto-biography. Quoted material from a variety of authors like Elizabeth Bishop or Janet Frame illustrate the immediate subject and add to the firsthand accounts. All major areas of the English speaking world are represented, making the book as relevant and practical in America as in England or in Australia half a world away.

This is also an unexpectedly moving book. As Part I moves from the troubled issues of childhood to old age it evokes the feeling of encountering a single Everyman/woman struggling with the difficulties of the human condition. The last chapter on spirituality in Part I reinforces this sense by dealing with issues that move beyond exploring the self to the wider reality in which we live and find or create answers to the great mysteries of life.

I don't know of any other work that combines these qualities with such success.

Part I starts with childhood, and moves on to: identity, adult relationships, abuse, displacement and disability, illness, mental illness, caring and coping, loss, facing death, and spirituality. In Childhood Maya Angelou's autobiography makes the point writing provides a way to release and shape our need to speak; Mark Doty asks in Identity how "making sustains", for his ability to be a writer and explore his sexual identity in his memoir saved his life; in Illness, Oliver Sacks intuits our living flesh is "solid music" as he explores how he came back to life after an injury, while Miriam Hastings contributes a firsthand account in Mental Illness that points out the simple act of creation is therapeutic in itself. An underlying, profound thought throughout the book is how being able to respond creatively to experience helps makes us well. In the same chapter Clare Shaw in another striking firsthand account speaks of writing so she can know who she is, and that writing of a painful experience gives her control over it for that time. Words are the mirror we hold up to ourselves Penelope Shuttle asserts writing of personal loss, in Loss; in the same section Jocelyn Hurndall reaches a revelation through writing about the death of her son that "What will survive us is love", and is finally able to come to terms with her grief. Barbara Feldt, in Facing Death finds as she wrestles with mortality that "I am pregnant with words": creation, and love, are our deepest responses to death's threat. Mary Macrae's firsthand account in Spirituality explores how poetry allowed her to give voice to the spiritual; Sidney Poitier uses his memoir in part to ask why we are here and why there is anything at all-- and adds that "...when I let the self go ... I ... begin to realize how fully part of this grand scheme I am."

Part II explores techniques to get in touch with your immediate experience, and how to tap your unconscious so you can draw on your mind's fullness. Flow-writing is a particularly useful technique explored here, writing freely on a defined subject or memory or image. Subsequent sections explore the use of memory, how to express feelings in numbers of short but useful ways, then move on to issues of fictionalizing experience to make the otherwise too painful, accessible. The use of dreams and drawings (visualizations) as starting points are explored in turn. The authors explore keeping a journal, how to shape our initial raw, released material into coherent works, and the need, finally, to structure and persevere in the creation of work increasingly long or complex or both. Each element is accompanied by a variety of exercises to help a writer begin.

The authors conclude reminding us they have not tried to explore the nature of selfhood, only the ways many writers of varying qualities and ambitions have sought to explore and express their own. They add that creating the finished work is a process where structure and sense emerge slowly as our creativity finds and expresses itself. The end result allows writers to "transform their personal into the universal"; success in `writing your self' leads us past the self into the wider world we all seek to explore, enjoy, endure, and share with those we love.

Killick and Schneider deserve a wide audience for this work that illumines how we create those stories that heal and bind individuals and communities. ... Read more

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Relates general information on the hazards of toxic materials in the environment and lists facts about more than one hundred individual toxics. ... Read more

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"Toxics A to Z" should be required reading!
"Toxics A to Z" gives a complete, and thoroughly readableintroduction to all of the variouspotential environmental hazards we facetoday.Although scientifically based, it gives a very good layman'sexplanation of the kinds of hazardsto watch out for, and what we can doto avoid orreduce our exposure. Without being alarmist, itpoints outnot just what we should be worried about, but the actions we can take toaviod thesehazards and to help eliminate them from our environment. Thebook also gives a literally "A to Z" coverage of many of theeveryday toxics we might be exposed to, either at home or at the workplace,without ever realizing it. An extremely informative and empowering book!

Excellent reference on everyday toxics
If you are concerned about the fumes you breathe at the gas pump, the No Pest Strip at home, or the pesticides on your fruit, then this is the book for you.Thousand of chemicals are listed and the level of toxicity isgiven.These are chemicals you encounter everyday. ... Read more

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Jason doesn’t always tell the truth—but everyone knows he’s just exaggerating to make things more interesting. And he doesn’t always do his homework, so he’s pretty pleased with himself to have done a great job on his latest creative writing assignment. When he leaves it in a cab by mistake, no one believes he really did
the work—but that’s not the worst of it. A high-powered Hollywood executive just happened to take the same cab, he just happened to find Jason’s paper, and he just happened to turn the idea into one of the most successful movies of all time. No one believes Jason’s claim that he’s responsible for the mega-hit, but he’s not about to let anyone steal his idea. Because this time he’s telling the truth, and he’s going to prove it!
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Big Fat Liar Review
Big Fat Liar is a movie that teaches values.The theme of the movie is, "Don't lie because it can get you into trouble!"This book is believable because the main chacters are just like normal kids.They have this talent that they can change their voices like anyone! Well most people can do that but nto everyone.Their names are Jason and Kaylee.The setting of this story takes place in a small town in California and Los Angeles.I think the plot of this story was interesting because it was funny.Big Fat Liar held my interest.The actors did a good job of making their characters seem believable.I highly recommend this book!!! I liked the book better than the movie because it describes what they are thinking better. ... Read more

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Unethical (and illegal in some places) to sell Annotated Instructor Editions!
I am horrified to discover that Amazon is allowing the sale of Annotated Instructor Editions of college textbooks.This practice is at best unethical, and in some cases may be illegal.These books are given to professors for free solely for the purpose of reviewing during the time the are considering purchase and when using the textbook.They are clearly marked in most cases as NOT for sale.The Annotated editions have the answers to problem sets and quizes and often more.By allowing this practice Amazon is driving up the cost of textbooks by forcing authors and publishers to have to revise the edition to avoid cheating.I strongly urge Amazon to cease this practice immediately. ... Read more