Shedding The Veil
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Shedding The Veil Mapping The European Discovery Of America And The World
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Author : Thomas Suarez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Shedding The Veil Mapping The European Discovery Of America And The World written by Thomas Suarez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with categories.
Shedding The Veil
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Author : Thomas Suárez
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 1992-03-31
Shedding The Veil written by Thomas Suárez and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-03-31 with Science categories.
Shedding the Veil is a highly original overview of Europe's exploration and discovery beyond her own confines. It tackles the subject via an analysis of maps dating from circa 1434 to 1865, with an emphasis on the period before 1600. The book begins with an appraisal of the peculiar circumstances which led late medieval Europe to pursue long-distance travel, both overland and by sea, introduces cosmographic traditions inherited from classical times, and investigates pre-Columbian excursions into the western ocean. Finally, the great voyages and mappaemundi of the early sixteenth century are described in depth. After 1600 the focus begins to narrow North America and particularly to the colonization of the American Northeast. All maps discussed in detail are illustrated. 40 full-page b/w plates, 25 full-page color plates. Contents:Part One: A World Called Europe:PrecedentsThe World As Known to Medieval EuropeClassical Enlightenment: The Renaissance Before ColumbusPart Two: A New World:The Western Antipodes?The Race to Skirt AmericaTruly a Fourth Part of the GlobePart Three: Early Colonization:The British and FrenchThe DutchPre- and Post- Revolution Readership: General. keywords: “… it is wonderful that a single collector could put together such treasures! The author provides readers with good information in a spritely manner … The Book is physically attractive, and the sixty-five illustrations (40 black and white; 25 color) are good. According to David Jolly in the flyer about the book, it will be sought after by collectors and dealers. In my opinion scholars could learn much from it as well … The book offers a lively text about some very interesting and rare maps.” Meridian “It is based on selected items from the collection of Sidney R Knafel, the quality and depth of which is clearly shown in the book … It is good to see such a well illustrated book, and a work in which the discussions are clear, concise and informative … An unusual feature is the binding of the book which is imitation leather rather than the usual cloth binding. This should ensure its longevity.” The Map Collector “The individual entries not only describe the map, but contain a wealth of information on the historial context of each item. Many obscure but interesting sidelights are given … More than 300 footnotes and an extensive index evidence just how wide-ranging this work is … any collector or dealer will find this a valuable addition to their reference library.” Antique Map Handbook “The many explanatory footnotes will be of interest and help to less expert readers … Mr Knafel, the collector; Mr Suarez the compiler, and the publisher deserve credit for an outstanding production that should please cartomaniacs very much.” Cartomania “This recently published book is probably the best book available on the early maps of the dsicovery period. It also covers some important later maps chiefly relating to New England. The book is destined to be a classic.” Paul Mahoney “In this well produced book, Thomas Suárez illustrates and describes 61 maps and globes in the Sidney R Knafel Collection. The maps were produced between 1472 and 1865, a period which saw considerable developments in exploration, science and map-making … he shows wide knowledge and scholarship.” IMCOS Journal “The book's excellent scholarly commentary on the 61 maps discussed and illustrated sets it apart from the many coffee table publications which have appeared in recent years.” Society for the History of Discoveries “This book provide a very personal, interpretive look at important early map of the Americas … I enjoyed the journey — and know I will return to this book again and again. Mr Suarez has great respect for the maps he describes, both for their cartographic artistry and the intellectual puzzles they present us … This book represents a welcome and unusual linking of private collector, dealer, publisher and exhibitors.” Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives “Shedding the Veil is a welcome overview of an extensive private collection for which no catalogue had been published. For individuals interested in the history of cartography, Suárez serves as a knowledgeable guide to these cartographic documents, interpreting them in the light of the historical, political and cultural context in which they were shaped.” Cartographica
Casting Gender
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Author : John T. Warren
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2005
Casting Gender written by John T. Warren and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Communication and culture categories.
Casting Gender puts forward a vision of theatre, storytelling, and the performance of the everyday function within the lived spaces of its performers and audiences, asking how women artists/scholars embody meaning, carry social value, and constitute possible identities. Drawing on scholarship in intercultural communication, performance studies, women's studies, and cultural studies, this collection of new, critically informed research advances our understanding of how theater works as intercultural communication and as a vehicle for change. Casting Gender offers varied locations and sites of research, highlighting the rich diversity of women's cultural identities, roles, and societal positions. This book moves beyond the western-centered nature of intercultural performance and intercultural communication theory and practice by creating a forum for nonwestern voices.
The Rent Veil
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Author : Horatius Bonar
language : en
Publisher: CCEL
Release Date : 1998
The Rent Veil written by Horatius Bonar and has been published by CCEL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Holiness categories.
Questioning The Veil
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Author : Marnia Lazreg
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-27
Questioning The Veil written by Marnia Lazreg and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-27 with Social Science categories.
Why Muslim women should not wear the veil Across much of the world today, Muslim women of all ages are increasingly choosing to wear the veil. Is this trend a sign of rising piety or a way of asserting Muslim pride? And does the veil really provide women freedom from sexual harassment? Written in the form of letters addressing all those interested in this issue, Questioning the Veil examines the inconsistent and inadequate reasons given for the veil, and points to the dangers and limitations of this highly questionable cultural practice. Marnia Lazreg, a preeminent authority in Middle East women's studies, combines her own experiences growing up in a Muslim family in Algeria with interviews and the real-life stories of other Muslim women to produce this nuanced argument for doing away with the veil. Lazreg stresses that the veil is not included in the five pillars of Islam, asks whether piety sufficiently justifies veiling, explores the adverse psychological effects of the practice on the wearer and those around her, and pays special attention to the negative impact of veiling for young girls. Lazreg's provocative findings indicate that far from being spontaneous, the trend toward wearing the veil has been driven by an organized and growing campaign that includes literature, DVDs, YouTube videos, and courses designed by some Muslim men to teach women about their presumed rights under the veil. An incisive mix of the personal and political, supported by meticulous research, Questioning the Veil will compel all readers to reconsider their views of this controversial and sensitive topic.
When To Fear The Living
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Author : B. L. Brunnemer
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-05-21
When To Fear The Living written by B. L. Brunnemer and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-21 with Apparitions categories.
Please be advised: Possible Trigger Warning Hi, I'm Alexis Delaney. I'm your average 17-year-old girl. Except I can see the dead. And talk to the dead and help them move on. So..okay, I'm not your average 17-year-old girl. Right now, the Veil is shut off, and the Way is closed. Which means the dead can't move on, so, they are camping out on my lawn. I'm trying to open the Way, juggle school and, well, deal with my feelings for two of my best friends. If that isn't enough, notes have been showing up in my locker since I got back from Christmas vacation. Things are getting creepier as time goes on. He's actually starting to scare me, to be honest. But with the guys, I'll be fine. They've got my back. No one is crazy enough to take on Zeke. Right?
Beyond The Veil
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Author : Johan Burghall
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Beyond The Veil written by Johan Burghall and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with categories.
The pupils of St. Etheldred's - a remote boarding school in the heart of the English countryside - like nothing more than to sneak out at night and play Graveyard Games in the grounds of the derelict church across the road. But for teenage twins Richard and Abigail Arkwright, everything is about to change. When their best friend John is kidnapped by a pale-faced stranger, they are sucked into a world of darkness and danger, and discover the terrifying truth that vampires are real. Caught in a web of conspiracies, the siblings must face renegade Vampire Counts, an aging hunter, and a whole reality created and populated by the bizarre beliefs of the human race. Think you know about vampires? So did they. - Beyond the Veil explores themes of bereavement, growing apart, and the nature of beliefs, against a backdrop of suspense and otherworldly schemes. It is a darkly comic, action-packed adventure containing a wealth of vampire lore that will change the way you think about the undead forever.
The Life Of Faith With Which Is Incorporated The Christian S Pathway Of Power
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
The Life Of Faith With Which Is Incorporated The Christian S Pathway Of Power written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with categories.
A Guide To Historical Map Resources For Greater New York
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Author : Jeffrey A. Kroessler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
A Guide To Historical Map Resources For Greater New York written by Jeffrey A. Kroessler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Cartography categories.
Secrets From The Grave
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Author : B. L. Brunnemer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Secrets From The Grave written by B. L. Brunnemer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Man-woman relationships categories.
My name is Alexis, though everyone calls me Lexie. I'm a Necromancer. We're rare enough that I've never met another in my life, until Claire came home to tell me she found one. In New Orleans.Now I am headed south with my best friends, staying in close quarters with five guys, four guys whom I have kissed, one who has been ignoring me for the last few weeks, one who keeps sneaking kisses, one who doesn't even remember it and another… Well, I don't know what he wants. Thank God for Miles. He's my one safe place in this disaster I've created.Naturally, that's not my only problem. Things aren't good in New Orleans. Representatives from the Witches Council are in town, the dead are everywhere, and the secrets are piling up. The whole situation is a powder keg just waiting for a match. But why am I holding the matches?