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Oxford Handbook of Lexicography Durkin Philip Deputy Chief Editor The Oxford English Dictionary

This volume provides concise, authoritative accounts of the approaches and methodologies of modern lexicography and of the aims and qualities of its end products. Leading scholars and professional lexicographers, from all over the world and representing all the main traditions and perspectives, assess the state of the art in every aspect of research and practice. The book is divided into four parts, reflecting the main types of lexicography. Part I looks at synchronic dictionaries - those for the general public, monolingual dictionaries for second-language learners, and bilingual dictionaries.

Origins of the Druze People and Religion Hitti Philip K.

The Druze, who can be traced back to eleventh-century Levant, have long intrigued scholars of the Middle East. Their obscure origins and blending of beliefs from Ismali Shi'ism, animism, Greek philosophy, Jewish and Christian mysticism, Iranian Gnosticism, and Buddhism have set them apart from their neighbors.The author reveals the remarkable Druze pantheon of semi-deities and investigates their dogmas and rituals. The book also includes rarely seen extracts from the sacred writings of the Druze.Philip Khuri Hitti (1886-1978) was born in Lebanon and taught at Princeton University from 1926 to

Some People Nicolson Harold

On the face of it, bracketing Harold Nicolson and Vladimir Nabokov seems unexpected but the latter paid a remarkable tribute to Some People. When speaking to Harold Nicolson's son, Nigel, he confessed that all his life he had been fighting against the influence of Some People. 'The style of that book is like a drug', he said. The critic and biographer, Stacy Schiff, has also admitted 'Some People has exerted more influence than I care to admit. I would reread it any day of the week'. Ever since first publication in 1927 it has been attracting this sort of praise. It is an unusual book comprising nine chapters each one being a sort of character sketch: Miss Plimsoll; J. D. Marstock; Lambert Orme; The Marquis de Chaumont; Jeanne de Henaut; Titty; Professor Malone; Arketall; and, Miriam Codd. The author himself writes, a little disingenuously, 'Many of the following sketches are purely imaginary. Such truths as they may contain are only half-truths'.In fact, it would be difficult to point to one, other than Miriam Codd, that was 'purely imaginary', some were composite portraits, others skilful amalgams of divers traits from a variety of different people, and others much more overtly drawn from one real-life figure, for example Lambert Orme clearly represents Ronald Firbank, and Arketall Lord Curzon's bibulous valet. There is nothing else quite like Some People and in its own playful way is beyond category. To be tedious for a moment, we have to call it fiction but are then immediately thrown by Virginia Woolf's deft summary, 'He lies in wait for his own absurdities as artfully as theirs. Indeed by the end of the book we realize that the figure which has been most completely and most subtly displayed is that of the author ...It is thus, he would seem to say, in the mirrors of our friends that we chiefly live'. Fiction? Biography? Autobiography? - the category doesn't matter, the result is spellbinding however you choose to read it.

Clockwork Planet 5 Kamiya Yuu

TIME OUTEven though AnchoR is RyuZU's little sister, her immense power poses a threat to Naoto and the crew. When the two siblings confront each other, an explosive battle ensues that bends time and space Even RyuZU's Imaginary Time and her unique power, Mute Scream, may not be able to best an automaton built to destroy. Meanwhile, in Akihabara, a massive weapon appears, leaving the city's armed forces at a loss. If Grid Akihabara falls, all of Japan may be in danger. Can Naoto handle a weapon strong enough to break the entire Clockwork

Making Mini Food Allingham Lynn

Now you can indulge in your love for pizza, cake, burgers and ice cream without putting on any weight With these sumptuous miniature polymer clay food projects you can enjoy all of your favorite treats without any guilt at all. Divided into three levels, each project has clear step-by-step instructions and is beautifully photographed to whet your appetite. Making Mini Food also includes an extensive techniques section telling you everything you need to know to embark on these intricate projects.

PLATINUM END VOL 3

From the creators of Death Note Mirai may have been saved by an angel, but his battle is just beginning...As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans in a battle in which the winner becomes the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but he may need to become a devil to survive.As Mirai and Saki try to regroup after the tragedy at the baseball stadium, a new god candidate appears before them. Is he friend or foe...? Meanwhile, Metropoliman continues to hunt down the other candidates by any means necessary, including unleashing a deranged murderer on the people of

Der Krakeeler - Waechter, Philip

Srdce tak bohaté na život - Rudolf Medek a jeho doba 1890-1940 - Dalibor Vácha

Rudolf Medek predstavuje symbolickú postavu vzniku Československa. Mladý učiteľ najskôr koketoval s dekadentnou poéziou, ale prišla vojna a básnik Medek narukoval. Onedlho prebehol na ruskú str.

Demagoguery and Democracy

A clear-eyed guide to demagoguery--and how we can defeat itWhat is demagoguery? Some demagogues are easy to spot: They rise to power through pandering, charisma, and prejudice. But, as professor Patricia Roberts-Miller explains, a demagogue is anyone who reduces all questions to us vs. them.Why is it dangerous? Demagoguery is democracy's greatest threat. It erodes rational debate, so that intelligent policymaking grinds to a halt. The idea that we never fall for it--that all the blame lies with them--is equally dangerous.How can we stop it? Demagogues follow predictable patterns in what they say and do to gain power. The key to resisting demagoguery is to name it when you see it--and to know where it leads.

Místa Paměti národa

AnotacePrůvodce po místech Paměti národa, který mapuje období od rozhořívajícího se válečného konfliktu až po první měsíce po konci druhé světové války, vznikl na základě projektu sdružení Post Bellum Místa Paměti národa.Tato unikátní kniha si nečiní ambice být učebnicí českých a československých dějin. Skrze ni k vám ale promluví historie – ústy přeživších, ústy reálných lidí, kteří příběhy, o nichž jen čtete a často se jim zdráháte věřit, skutečně prožili.Ukáže vám, že místa, která každý den míjíte, nejsou tak obyčejná, jak vypadají, a lidé, které každý den potkáváte, jsou mnohdy opravdovými hrdiny. Hrdiny, již mají co říct dalším generacím a jejichž hlas by neměl být opomenut.

Liberální demokracie ne rozumu

Ústředním tématem knihy je analýza sociální filosofie K. R. Poppera a vybraných zástupců tzv. rakouské libertariánské školy, tj. Ludwiga von Misese, Friedricha Augusta von Hayeka a Murraye Newtona Rothbarda, a to konkrétně v otázce demokracie a jejího hodnotového či procesuálního ukotvení. Analýza je vedena z pozice sociální vědy, přístupem kombinujícím fenomenologii a sociologickou hermeneutiku. Metodologicky je téma uchopeno prostřednictvím lingvistických přístupů platných pro společenské vědy, zejm. pak analýzy metafor. Popperova sociální filosofie je úzce propojena s jeho východisky v teorii vědy, a proto práce zohledňuje i tuto sféru Popperova myšlení. Návaznost na perspektivu Popperovy teorie vědy je citelná u von Hayeka a projevuje se zejména v otázce racia a jeho domnělé univerzality při vědeckém ověřování a ekonomickém modelování tržního chování. Spojením obou sfér vzniká přístup podobný pozitivistickému modelování bezhodnotové sociální reality aplikovaný na Popperovu představu otevřené společnosti obvykle se racionálně chovajících jednotlivců. Rozumnost chování individuí je Popperem rozvinuta v jeho neklasickém procesuálním demokratickém modelu, který ale pracuje s rozumností jako danou kategorií s racionálním obsahem. Tím Popper přisuzuje jednotlivcům esenciální vlastnost rozumnosti, chápanou ve smyslu racionální kalkulace v normalizovaném společenském prostředí, které je však rámováno liberální představou o fungování společnosti. Otevřená společnost bez předem stanovených kolektivních hodnot se jeví být v Popperově interpretaci jako jediná normální

Stručné dějiny českých zemí / Breve storia delle terre Ceche

Aktualizovaný dotisk knižní publikace Petra Čorneje a Jiřího Pokorného „STRUČNÉ DĚJINY ČESKÝCH ZEMÍ“ - nyní až do roku 2014 - ve verzích české, anglické, německé, španělské, italské, francouzské, ruské, korejské.Tato publikace byla v roce 2004 oficiálně schválena Ministerstvem zahraničních věcí ČR.Ve svých aktuálních variantách je hojně využívaná českými zastupitelskými úřady i při mnoha jiných příležitostech.Osvědčila se především svým rozsahem, kdy sděluje o českých dějinách právě tolik, kolik mohou v zahraničí vstřebat a využít.Slouží také na zahraničních univerzitách.

Story of B Quinn Daniel Paperback

"The Story of B combines Daniel Quinn's provocative and visionary ideas with a masterfully plotted story of adventure and suspense in this stunning, resonant novel that is sure to stay with readers long after they have finished the last page. Father Jared Osborne--bound by a centuries-old mandate held by his order to know before all others that the Antichrist is among us--is sent to Europe on a mission to find a peripatetic preacher whose radical message is attracting a growing circle of followers. The target of Osborne's investigation is an American known only as B. He isn't teaching New Age platitudes or building a fanatical following; instead, he is quietly uncovering the hidden history of our planet, redefining the fall of man, and retracing a path of human spirituality that extends millions of years into the past. From the beginning, Fr. Osborne is stunned, outraged, and awed by the simplicity and profundity of B's teachings. Is B merely a heretic--or is he the Antichrist sent to seduce humanity not with wickedness, but with ideas more alluring than those of traditional religion? With surprising twists and fascinating characters, "The Story of B answers this question as it sends readers on an intellectual journey that will forever change the way they view spirituality, human history, and, indeed, the state of our present world.

Inside the Freud Museums Morra Joanne Paperback

Sigmund Freud spent the final year of his life at 20 Maresfield Gardens, London, surrounded by all his possessions, in exile from the Nazis. The long-term home and workspace he left behind in Vienna i

Lectio Divina Pennington M. Basil OCSO Paperback

This practical guide book for today's Christian describes the time-tested method of praying with the Scriptures for wisdom and guidance and joy.

Agnes Varda between Film, Photography, and Art DeRoo Rebecca J. Paperback

AgnEs Varda is a prolific film director, photographer, and artist whose cinematic career spans more than six decades. Today she is best known as the innovative "mother" of the French New Wave film movement of the 1950s and '60s and for her multimedia art exhibitions. Varying her use of different media, she is a figure who defies easy categorization. In this extensively researched book, Rebecca J. DeRoo demonstrates how Varda draws upon the histories of art, photography, and film to complicate the overt narratives in her works and to advance contemporary cultural politics. Based on interviews with Varda and unparalleled access to Varda's archives, this interdisciplinary study constructs new frameworks for understanding one of the most versatile talents in twentieth and twenty-first century

Lime Tree Aira Cesar Paperback

The elegant lime trees lining the main square of Colonel Pringles bring back memories of childhood in this charming fictional memoir by Man Booker International shortlisted Cesar Aira. A colourful mosaic of a small town, The Lime Tree is a playful portrait of the artist as a child and an invitation to visit the source of Aira's

Gordon Matta-Clark Bessa Antonio Sergio Pevná vazba

"Undoing is just as much a democratic right as doing."---Gordon Matta-ClarkThis revealing book looks at the groundbreaking work of Gordon Matta-Clark (1943-1978), whose socially conscious practice blurred the boundaries between contemporary art and architecture. After completing a degree in architecture at Cornell University, Matta-Clark returned to his home city of New York. There he employed the term "anarchitecture," combining "anarchy" and "architecture," to describe the site-specific works he initially realized in the South Bronx.The borough's many abandoned buildings, the result of economic decline and middle-class flight, served as Matta-Clark's raw material. His series Cuts dissected these structures, performing an anatomical study of the ravaged urban landscape. Moving from New York to Paris with Conical Intersect, a piece that became

Internet of Things Bunz Mercedes Paperback

More objects and devices are connected to digital networks than ever before. Things - from your phone to your car, from the heating to the lights in your house - have gathered the ability to sense their environments and create information about what is happening. Things have become media, able to both generate and communicate information. This has become known as 'the internet of things'.In this accessible introduction, Graham Meikle and Mercedes Bunz observe its promises of convenience and the breaking of new frontiers in communication. They also raise urgent questions regarding ubiquitous surveillance and information security, as well as the transformation of intimate personal information into commercial data.Discussing the internet of things from a media and communication perspective, this book is an important resource for courses analysing the internet and society, and

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway book 12 Kinney Jeff

Get ready, Book 12 in the phenomenally bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is coming! Join Greg on a family holiday he'll never forget!To escape the stress of the holidays, the Heffleys decide t

Big Book Of Rogues And Villains Penzler Otto Paperback

Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology brings together the most cunning, ruthless, and brilliant criminals in mystery fiction, for the biggest compendium of bad guys (and girls) ever assembled.The best mysteries--whether detective, historical, police procedural, cozy, or comedy--have one thing in common: a memorable perpetrator. For every Sherlock Holmes or Sam Spade in noble pursuit, there's a Count Dracula, a Lester Leith, or a Jimmy Valentine. These are the rogues and villains who haunt our imaginations--and who often have more in common with their heroic counterparts than we might expect. Now, for the first time ever, Otto Penzler gathers the iconic traitors, thieves, con men, sociopaths, and killers who have crept through the mystery canon over the past 150 years, captivating and horrifying readers in equal measure. The 72 handpicked stories in this collection introduce us to the most depraved of psyches, from iconic antiheroes like Maurice Leblanc's Ars?ne Lupin and Sax Rohmer's Dr. Fu Manchu to contemporary delinquents like Lawrence Block's Ehrengraf and Donald Westlake's Dortmunder, and include unforgettable tales by Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, Washington Irving, Jack London, H.G. Wells, Sinclair Lewis, O. Henry, Edgar Wallace, Leslie Charteris, Erle Stanley Gardner, Edward D. Hoch, Max Allan Collins, Loren D. Estleman, and many more.

Renoir's Dancer Hewitt Catherine Pevná vazba

From the author of The Mistress of Paris, a lavish biography of a remarkable 19th-century woman.

Veterné mesto

Katarína Džunková (1987) debutovala v roku 2010 básnickou zbierkou Palica brata a palica slnka, za ktorú bola ocenená prémiou Ceny Ivana Krasku a cenou za najlepší debut v ankete Kniha roka. Roku 2014 prozaicky debutovala novelou Eupalinova láska. Zbierka Veterné mesto je jej druhou knihou poézie. Hoci názov evokuje atmosféru Petrohradu, kde vznikla časť týchto básní, verše majú omnoho širší záber. Poetka v nich vysiela hlboké sondy do ľudskej duše a do dejín, aby nahmatala to, čo sa jej javí ako živé, pulzujúce srdce ľudskosti. Zbierka prináša nečakané objavy v námetoch, zachytených priam elegickým štetcom výtvarne nasýteného slova.Číslo vydania 1Jazyky slovenskýPočet strán 144Dátum uvedenia titulu 2018-01-10Rozmery 182x120x12Hmotnosť 200gTypKnihy viazané

Weisshaar, Harald

Černá ruka - Válka mezi geniálním detektivem a nejnebezpečnějším tajným spolkem americké historie - Stephan Talty

Autor : Stephan Talty, Druh sortimentu : Kniha, Název : Černá ruka, Jazyk : Čeština, Počet strán : 384

Astrophysics of Gaseous Nebulae and Active Galactic Nuclei Osterbrock Donald E.

Thoroughly revised and expanded throughout, the new edition is a graduate-level text and reference book on gaseous nebulae, nova and supernova remnants. Much of the new data and new images are from the Hubble Space Telescope with two wholly new chapters being added along with other new

Holy Bible: English Standard Version ESV Anglicised Black Compact Gift Edition Collins Anglicised ESV Bibles

A stylish pocket version of the English Standard Version Bible with hardwearing soft-touch binding, presentation page and ribbon marker. Ideal for personal use or as a gift.

Definitive Opera Encyclopedia

Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond.Organised by era, the composers and their works, along with the key librettists and singers of the period, are placed in their historical, social and cultural context through extensive introductory sections. Cross-references and theme boxes allow the reader to follow a particular area of interest throughout the book, or to explore related information. The comprehensive text brings to life the splendour and emotional energy of the best operas, performers and

Pastoralia Saunders George

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