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Embark on a linguistic and cultural journey like no other with "Learn Esperanto with Myths from Egypt," a captivating A2 reader designed for those who wish to delve into the Esperanto language through the enchanting world of ancient Egyptian mythology. This book offers a unique blend of language learning and cultural exploration, bringing to life the stories of gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures that have fascinated humanity for centuries.From the birth of Horus to the epic battles between Seth and Horus for the throne of Egypt, each myth is carefully adapted into Esperanto, providing readers with a diverse range of vocabulary and grammatical structures suited to the A2 level. The tales of Isis's unyielding search for Osiris, the wisdom of Thot, and the creation myths will not only enhance your Esperanto skills but also immerse you in the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture and spirituality.The book is thoughtfully organized, starting with simpler stories to build your confidence and gradually introducing more complex language and themes. Each myth is followed by a glossary of key terms, making it easy to learn and review new vocabulary as you read.Whether you are drawn to the mysteries of ancient Egypt or looking to expand your Esperanto proficiency, this book offers a fascinating and rewarding experience. Through the timeless stories of Egyptian mythology, you will not only improve your language skills but also gain insights into the beliefs, values, and imagination of one of history's greatest civilizations. Join us on this journey through time and language, and let the gods and goddesses of Egypt guide you to Esperanto fluency.

La Grotte des SignesLa quête des signes 5 Enfin réunis après tant d'épreuves, Zia et Kadmeron se préparent à affronter la colère du Dieu Poisson. Devant la menace d'une attaque imminente à la saison de la Renaissance, le Marteron organise la défense du village des Enfants du Soleil. L'issue de la bataille place les vainqueurs dans un cruel dilemme : faut-il - oui ou non - assouvir une juste vengeance et châtier les prisonniers ? Sera-t-il alors possible d'instaurer la paix dans ce peuple déchiré depuis tant d'années ? Zia intervient de façon décisive pour créer les conditions d'une réconciliation entre les deux factions de la ginte des Lepenvis et permettre, peut-être, la coexistence des deux cultes du Silure et du Soleil. Mais le sort réservé au dernier captif plonge nos héros dans le doute sur l'avenir du Peuple du Poisson. Il est désormais temps de partir alors que la Grande Rivière Mère continue de grossir sous les pluies incessantes.En aval, la quête des signes semble s'achever pour Kadmeron lorsqu'il arrive enfin à la caverne de Magura. La rencontre avec un sage des étoiles et les fresques millénaires qu'il découvre sur les parois peintes le bouleversent au plus haut point. En effet, des révélations sur l'équilibre du monde et une prophétie stupéfiante le concernant lui posent plus de questions que ne lui apportent de réponses. Entre-temps, l'inépuisable curiosité de Zia s'exprime dans une idée innovante : aidé par l'ermite et deux mystérieuses étrangères, le couple commence à élaborer une proto-écriture qui répond aux besoins concrets - et étonnants - de la transmission des connaissances.Alors que Kadmeron rêve de rester à Magura pour étudier les signes-mots, une nouvelle alarmante provenant de la Gorge des Ancêtres les contraint à quitter brutalement la Grotte des Signes. Dans des conditions climatiques dures et des circonstances difficiles, Zia est obligée de retourner auprès de ses parents. Que trouvera-t-elle sur place après bientôt deux années d'absence ? Pourra-t-elle affronter son passé et les changements inévitables qu'elle percevra dans son entourage ? Que décidera-t-elle, tourmentée entre les ambitions des uns et ses envies profondes ? Héritiers de l'Âge de pierre - une série qui explore les défis du Mésolithique Il y a plus de six millénaires avant notre ère, l'Europe du Mésolithique est ébranlée par des cataclysmes climatiques. Des pluies diluviennes s'abattent sur le monde, la Mer Méditerranée envahit les côtes. L'Océan Atlantique monte de plusieurs mètres à cause de la fonte massive des glaciers polaires, détruisant des villages et chassant des populations terrifiées. Bien que la partie orientale du continent semble moins touchée, la Mer Noire ne cesse de se remplir et de gagner du terrain sur le littoral.C'est le début d'une période de migrations forcées qui placent l'humanité dans une situation terrible. Paradoxalement peu documentée et controversée, cette époque méconnue de notre préhistoire ouvre cependant les perspectives de la fabuleuse révolution de l'agriculture et des changements profonds du Néolithique. Les contraintes climatiques, sociologiques et culturelles obligeront nos ancêtres à prendre des mesures drastiques et courageuses. Un message du passé pour les profondes mutations qui se déroulent de nos jours.Comment se sont-ils organisés pour faire face au réchauffement climatique ? Avec quelles technologies ont-ils réussi à survivre ? Quelles alliances ont-ils dû forger pour dépasser ces terribles catastrophes ? Ce sont les questions auxquelles les Héritiers de l'Âge de pierre tentent, humblement, de répondre. Cette série de fiction s'appuie sur certaines découvertes archéologiques et sur les suppositions et l'imagination de ses auteurs.

This research paper continues [15]. We begin with giving a profound overview of the structure of arbitrary simple groups and in particular of the simple locally finite groups and reduce their Sylow theory for the prime p to a quite famous conjecture by Prof. Otto H. Kegel (see [37], Theorem 2.4: "Let the p-subgroup P be a p-uniqueness subgroup in the finite simple group S which belongs to one of the seven rank-unbounded families. Then the rank of S is bounded in terms of P.") about the rank-unbounded ones of the 19 known families of finite simple groups. We introduce a new scheme to describe the 19 families, the family T of types, define the rank of each type, and emphasise the rôle of Kegel covers. This part presents a unified picture of known results whose proofs are by reference.Subsequently we apply new ideas to prove the conjecture for the alternating groups.Thereupon we are remembering Kegel covers and *-sequences. Next we suggest a way 1) and a way 2) how to prove and even how to optimise Kegel's conjecture step-by-step or peu à peu which leads to Conjecture 1, Conjecture 2 and Conjecture 3 thereby unifying Sylow theory in locally finite simple groups with Sylow theory in locally finite and p-soluble groups whose joint study directs Sylow theory in (locally) finite groups. For any unexplained terminology we refer to [15].We then continue the program begun above to optimise along the way 1) the theorem about the first type "An" of infinite families of finite simple groups step-by-step to further types by proving it for the second type "A = PSLn". We start with proving Conjecture 2 about the General Linear Groups over (commutative) locally finite fields, stating that their rank is bounded in terms of their p-uniqueness, and then break down this insight to the Special Linear Groups and the Projective Special Linear (PSL) Groups over locally finite fields. We close with suggestions for future research -> regarding the remaining rank-unbounded types (the "Classical Groups") and the way 2), -> regarding (locally) finite and p-soluble groups, and -> regarding Cauchy's and Galois' contributions to Sylow theory in finite groups. We much hope to enthuse group theorists with them.We include the predecessor research paper [15] as an Appendix.

How encounters with the Roman Empire compelled the Jews of antiquity to rethink their conceptions of Israel and the TorahThroughout their history, Jews have lived under a succession of imperial powers, from Assyria and Babylonia to Persia and the Hellenistic kingdoms. Jews and Their Roman Rivals shows how the Roman Empire posed a unique challenge to Jewish thinkers such as Philo, Josephus, and the Palestinian rabbis, who both resisted and internalized Roman standards and imperial ideology.Katell Berthelot traces how, long before the empire became Christian, Jews came to perceive Israel and Rome as rivals competing for supremacy. Both considered their laws to be the most perfect ever written, and both believed they were a most pious people who had been entrusted with a divine mission to bring order and peace to the world. Berthelot argues that the rabbinic identification of Rome with Esau, Israel's twin brother, reflected this sense of rivalry. She discusses how this challenge transformed ancient Jewish ideas about military power and the use of force, law and jurisdiction, and membership in the people of Israel. Berthelot argues that Jewish thinkers imitated the Romans in some cases and proposed competing models in others.Shedding new light on Jewish thought in antiquity, Jews and Their Roman Rivals reveals how Jewish encounters with pagan Rome gave rise to crucial evolutions in the ways Jews conceptualized the Torah and conversion to Judaism.

"Et hovedværk i finsk litteratur" Helsingin SanomatEn stor gruppe drenge tilbringer den lange sommer­ferie i en skov, hvor de har stiftet republikken Matara. Staten, som i høj grad minder om det antikke Rom, er bygget på fastlagte regler og hierarkier. Et stød med et træsværd afstedkommer døden, hvorfra der ikke kan vendes tilbage. Og fremmede bliver behandlet, som så ofte før – nådesløst.Matara hører hjemme på hylden ved siden af sine fjerne og nære slægtninge som fx Fluernes Herre og Kaninbjerget. I Riikonens hænder smelter fuglesangsfyldte forårsskove sammen med drengenes vold og ømhed og forvandles til en opsigtsvækkende roman, der tager børns leg alvorligt på en måde som få andre. Nogle gange fortoner det sig, at man læser en skildring af drenge i leg; andre gange gribes man af frygt; er dette en beskrivelse af virkeligheden?

A partire dagli anni '40, il giornalismo sportivo iniziò a prendere forma nei giornali stampati del Piauí. Con la professionalizzazione del giornalismo, gli editorialisti sportivi, anche senza aver frequentato corsi, sono riusciti a rendere il periodo dal 1963 al 1983 il più prospero per la professione. Con il calcio che ottiene l'appoggio degli agenti politici, i giornalisti trasformano lo sport in un argomento di dibattito sociale. Attraverso i reportage, possiamo costruire un panorama dell'attività nel Piauí basandoci sui comuni di Teresina e Parnaíba, dove il calcio locale ha avuto inizio. Riportando gli eventi sociali, è possibile vedere come il calcio, la stampa e la politica abbiano stabilito un rapporto di complicità. Il "pane e il circo" della società brasiliana durante la dittatura militare, dove il calcio era lo strumento più importante ed efficace nella strategia di controllo sociale, e quanto la stampa vi abbia contribuito.

Seit den 1940er Jahren nahm der Sportjournalismus in den gedruckten Zeitungen von Piauí allmählich Gestalt an. Mit der Professionalisierung des Journalismus gelang es den Sportkolumnisten, auch ohne Ausbildung, die Zeit von 1963 bis 1983 zur blühendsten für diesen Beruf zu machen. Mit der Unterstützung der politischen Akteure verwandelten die Journalisten den Sport in ein Thema für die gesellschaftliche Debatte. Anhand der Berichte können wir ein Panorama der Aktivitäten in Piauí erstellen, das sich auf die Gemeinden Teresina und Parnaíba stützt, wo der lokale Fußball seinen Anfang nahm. Anhand der sozialen Ereignisse lässt sich erkennen, wie Fußball, Presse und Politik eine Beziehung der Komplizenschaft eingegangen sind. Die "Brot und Spiele" der brasilianischen Gesellschaft während der Militärdiktatur, in der der Fußball das wichtigste und wirksamste Instrument in der Strategie der sozialen Kontrolle war, und wie sehr die Presse dazu beitrug.

S 1940-h godow sportiwnaq zhurnalistika nachala formirowat'sq w pechatnyh gazetah Piaui. S professionalizaciej zhurnalistiki sportiwnye obozrewateli, dazhe ne poseschaq kursow, sumeli sdelat' period s 1963 po 1983 god samym procwetaüschim dlq ätoj professii. Posle togo kak futbol poluchil podderzhku politicheskih deqtelej, zhurnalisty prewratili ätot wid sporta w predmet social'nyh debatow. Blagodarq reportazham my mozhem sostawit' panoramu deqtel'nosti w Piaui na osnowe municipalitetow Teresina i Parnaiba, gde zarodilsq mestnyj futbol. Priwlekaq wnimanie k social'nym sobytiqm, mozhno uwidet', kak futbol, pressa i politika ustanowili otnosheniq souchastiq. Hleb i cirk" brazil'skogo obschestwa w period woennoj diktatury, gde futbol byl samym wazhnym i äffektiwnym instrumentom w strategii social'nogo kontrolq, i naskol'ko ätomu sposobstwowala pressa.

Depuis les années 1940, le journalisme sportif a commencé à prendre forme dans les journaux imprimés du Piauí. Avec la professionnalisation du journalisme, les chroniqueurs sportifs, même sans avoir suivi de cours, ont réussi à faire de la période de 1963 à 1983 la plus prospère pour la profession. Le football ayant gagné le soutien des agents politiques, les journalistes ont ensuite transformé le sport en un sujet de débat social. Les reportages permettent de dresser un panorama de l'activité au Piauí à partir des municipalités de Teresina et de Parnaíba, où le football local a vu le jour. En évoquant les événements sociaux, il est possible de voir comment le football, la presse et la politique ont établi une relation de complicité. Le "pain et le cirque" de la société brésilienne pendant la dictature militaire, où le football était l'instrument le plus important et le plus efficace dans la stratégie de contrôle social, et comment la presse y a contribué.

In Miran, it only rains once a year.When the king angered the gods, they cursed both him and his lands.All now suffer for his crimes.This desolate existence is all Quil has ever known, but one she sets out to fix, if only to gain the attention she craves. A dying prince, however, challenges everything she thought she knew.Lira, a goddess above, is desperate to help the humans too, but from a far darker threat. She must face betrayal and heartache before discovering if she's willing to risk everything.Can either save Miran before it's too late?And is a secret garden really the key that could save them all?

"Publio Terenzio Varrone: Luce dalla Storia Antica"Nelle pagine di "Publio Terenzio Varrone", l'autore tessitura un viaggio straordinario attraverso il tempo, riscoprendo la vita e l'opera di una delle figure più enigmatiche dell'antica Roma. Con una narrativa ricca e coinvolgente, si delinea la figura di Varrone non solo come erudito e studioso, ma anche come poeta, sognatore e devoto della dea Sirium.Quest'opera, che si districa tra storia e mito, esplora i profondi legami di Varrone con la sua terra natale, le tradizioni sannitiche e volsciane, e il suo amore per l'antica dea Sirium. La narrazione, intessuta di poesia e leggenda, rivela Varrone come un uomo del suo tempo, ma anche come un pensatore in anticipo sui suoi giorni, un visionario in grado di vedere oltre i confini del visibile e dell'ordinario.Particolarmente commoventi sono i momenti in cui Varrone si confronta con la cultura e la religiosità romana, trovando un equilibrio tra la sua devozione segreta per Sirium e la necessità di navigare nella società romana. La sua vita si rivela essere un mosaico di esperienze, dove l'amore, la saggezza e la spiritualità si fondono in un racconto che trascende l'epoca romana, parlando direttamente al cuore del lettore moderno.Attraverso la scoperta di sogni condivisi con l'Avatar della Dea Siria, Varrone si immerge in un mondo di significati nascosti e simboli, dove il divino e il terreno si incontrano. La sua ricerca di amore e conoscenza lo porta a viaggiare non solo attraverso l'Italia antica, ma anche attraverso i labirinti dell'anima umana."Publio Terenzio Varrone" è più di una semplice ricostruzione storica; è un invito a immergersi in un'epoca lontana, a esplorare le profondità della saggezza antica e a riflettere sul nostro posto nel cosmo. Un'opera che incanta e illumina, offrendo una finestra su un mondo dimenticato, ma ancora vibrante di significati e misteri.

Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov delves into the moral dilemmas and existential struggles of the Karamazov family. Set in 19th-century Russia, this profound novel examines themes of faith, reason and the nature of evil, captivating readers with its psychological depth and philosophical inquiry into the human condition.

In seiner unverkennbaren eigenen Art und Sprache erzählt uns Steffen die Geschichte seines Lebens, wie er in Ostdeutschland aufwuchs, zum Uhrmacher ausgebildet wurde und sich in der Theaterszene wiederfand, dann seine atemberaubende Flucht in den Westen, seine bayrische Sozialisierung im Münchner Barmilieu der 1990er, seine Reisen und tiefe Verbindung mit östlicher Kultur und schließlich einer Neuorientierung, die, durch Krankheit geprägt, das Äußere nach innen verlegt, aber dadurch nicht an Originalität und Abenteuer einbüßt.Das vorliegende Werk beschreibt mit schonungsloser Ehrlichkeit die Entwicklung und den Reifeprozess eines liebenswerten Menschen, dessen Anderssein nicht allein, aber auch nicht zuletzt, in seiner Sexualität Ausdruck findet.

W. Fred Bowen is a retired educator who lives part-time in Canada and Switzerland. Since he was very young, while growing up in Montana, one of his many interests has been the pre-history of the aboriginal peoples of prairies. He has been fascinated by the artifacts left behind by these people and curious about how they were able to exist in a harsh and difficult world. Head Smash In, written predominantly for younger readers, is his first story about that world. Combining his arrowhead collecting hobby with his knowledge based on years of research, Mr. Bowen has created an entertaining and thought-provoking story of North America's earliest habitants.

Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world! Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture was destroyed, three hundred people died, and the site fell into ruin. Today, visitors continue to flock to this world famous landmark, which has become a symbol for Ancient Greece, democracy, and modern civilization. Includes black-and-white illustrations and a foldout color map!

Do you like new culinary experiences?Get ready to embark on a unique and thrilling culinary journey that will transport you to the depths of the fascinating world of Portuguese cuisine."Portuguese Cookbook" is a treasure trove of 40 recipes that unveil the well-guarded secrets of Portuguese cooking. From the iconic "Bacalhau à Brás" to the succulent "Cozido à Portuguesa", each dish is a masterpiece of vibrant flavors and irresistible aromas.Feel the excitement bubbling as you dive into the pages of this book. Learn to master the art of cooking both traditional and contemporary Portuguese dishes. Impress your family and friends with stunning meals that incorporate the authentic flavors.Don't miss the opportunity to bring home your copy of "Portuguese Cookbook". Start creating incredible dishes today!Structure:Brief explanation of the origin of the dishPreparation and Cooking Time: To help you plan your meals efficiently, each recipe comes with an estimated preparation and cooking time.Ingredient List: Ingredients are listed in the order of use, with clear measurements and possible substitutions to accommodate different dietary needs or preferences.Step-by-Step Instructions: The recipe directions are written in a straightforward, easy-to-follow manner.Nutritional Information: For those who are health-conscious or have specific dietary requirements, each recipe includes a nutritional breakdown.Chef Tips: Where applicable, recipes are followed by additional tips, serving suggestions, or variations.Appetizers and Snacks, Traditional Dishes, Soups and Salads and much more...Features:Full-ColorHardcoverPhoto/illustration of each recipeAll the steps of the recipe separated by topics so you don't forget anything.Chef's Special TipNow the success of your recipes depends only on you, take this book it will be your best kitchen tool.

This paper is based on a study of the South Pacific Appropriate Technology Foundation undertaken in 1983 as part of an ITDG institutional initiative.

A riveting biography of Alexander the Great's final years, when the leader's insatiable desire to conquer the world set him off on an exhilarating, harrowing journey that would define his legacy. By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or so it seemed. He had defeated the Persian ruler Darius III and seized the capital city of Persepolis. His exhausted and traumatized soldiers were ready to return home to Macedonia. Yet Alexander had other plans. He was determined to continue heading east to Afghanistan in search of his ultimate goal: to reach the end of the world. Alexander's unrelenting desire to press on resulted in a perilous seven-year journey through the unknown eastern borderlands of the Persian empire that would test the great conqueror's physical and mental limits. He faced challenges from the natural world, moving through deadly monsoons and extreme temperatures; from a rotating cast of well-matched adversaries, who conspired against him at every turn; and even from his own men, who questioned his motives and distrusted the very beliefs on which Alexander built his empire. This incredible sweep of time, culminating with his death in 323 BC at the age of 32, would come to determine Alexander's legacy and shape the empire he left behind. In Alexander at the End of the World, renowned classicist and art history professor Rachel Kousser vividly brings to life Alexander's labyrinthine, treacherous final years, weaving together a brilliant series of epic battles, stunning landscapes, and nearly insurmountable obstacles. Meticulously researched and grippingly written, Kousser's narrative is an unforgettable tale of daring and adventure, an inspiring portrait of grit and ambition, and a powerful meditation on the ability to learn from failure.

På sin togrejse gennem Mecklenburg-Vorpommern inviterer Jørn Ørnstrup læseren med til steder, som han kender godt. På sin lystvandring gennem byerne fortæller han om kulturlivet og besøger caféer og restauranter. Ligesom han fortæller om de forfattere og kunstnere, som har præget stederne, og om de politiske begivenheder, som har fundet sted der.Ned gennem Østeuropa:”Jørn Ørnstrup er i sin reporter-uniform en yderst troværdig skikkelse og ansvarsfuld forvalter af det stof, som glider forbi hans nethinde. Intet undslipper den lup, han har lagt over spændende byer i Østeuropa.”Svend Klarskov på SKassisk.dkTurist i Tyskland:”Som at gå med Jørn Ørnstrup. Det er altså blot en kop kaffe på en gammel café, men vi får lige historien om forfølgelse af jøder og anderledes tænkende mennesker hen over to diktaturer.”Berlin-guide.dkLængslernes land:”Hvis du aldrig har været i Portugal, men overvejer at holde ferie i Europas sydvestligste hjørne, skulle du læse en ny bog om Portugal. Den giver unægtelig appetit på turen - og en masse nyttig baggrundsinformation.”Jørgen Lind i Frederiksborg Amts AvisUddrag af bogenNoget af det første, man lægger mærke til, når man slentrer hen ad Strandpromenaden i Heringsdorf, er stedets mange, flotte, gamle villaer. I dag er mange af dem omdannet til pensionater og hoteller.Det fortælles, at den tyske kejser Wilhelm 2. kom her regelmæssigt fra slutningen af 1800-tallet og frem til slutningen af 1. Verdenskrigs udbrud i 1914. Kejseren blev så glad for øens tre små badebyer, at han ophøjede dem til Kaiserbäder, dvs. kejserlige badebyer. Indtil da havde de tre små byer blot været fiskerlejer. Heringsdorf betyder jo ”fiskerlandsby”. Men i begyndelsen af 1900-tallet tog udviklingen fart. Usedom begyndte at tiltrække den tyske adel og meget velhavende berlinere. Die Badewanne von Berlin kaldte man dengang stedet. Efterhånden som badekulturen greb om sig, ændrede stederne sig til elegante badebyer. Der blev opført store villaer. Kunstnere, forfattere og kulturpersonligheder slog sig ned på øen. Her kunne de finde ro og inspiration.Om forfatterenJØRN ØRNSTRUP er cand.phil. i nordisk sprog og litteratur og medlem af Danske Rejsejournalister. På sine mange rejser har han gennem årene skrevet kultur- og rejseartikler for bl.a. Jyllands-Posten, Sjællandske Medier og Dagbladenes Bureau. Han har tidligere udgivet en lang række rejsebøger. Deriblandt Længslernes land, På café i Wien, Indtryk fra Østtyskland og Omveje til Baskerlandet.

Si alguna vez ha sentido curiosidad por la antigua Roma y la época de César, pero la información disponible lo abruma, esta cómoda biografía de la vida de Julio César puede ser justo lo que estaba buscando. Al adoptar un enfoque amplio y específico, este libro ofrece al lector una buena panorámica del siglo I a. e. c. y, al mismo tiempo, se centra en los detalles del famoso líder en su ascenso desde el barrio humilde de su juventud hasta llegar a ser nombrado dios por el pueblo romano. El libro está narrado de forma cronológica y directa, de modo que el lector puede conocer la vida de César en pequeños fragmentos informativos sin generar confusión. La vida de César transcurrió en medio de turbulentas intrigas militares y políticas. Pero también estuvo rodeado de numerosas figuras conocidas de la historia. El entrelazamiento de sus historias no solo hace que la lectura sea apasionante, sino que también da al lector mucho que cuestionar, criticar y reflexionar. Con este libro quedará satisfecha su curiosidad y, con un poco de suerte, le inspirará para aprender aún más. Con prácticas comparaciones con el mundo moderno, la vida de Roma y el mundo antiguo serán más tangibles y más fáciles de imaginar que nunca. Ya es hora de que César salga de las estanterías polvorientas, de los libros de historia y entre en nuestras mentes como el hombre vivo, brillante, astuto, valiente e intrigante que fue. Emprenda un viaje sin igual por las calles de la antigua Roma, desde la carnicería hasta el trono, con el famoso gobernante como guía. Este es el libro que necesita si alguna vez se ha preguntado lo siguiente: ¿Estuvieron casados César y Cleopatra?¿Tuvo César hijos?¿Qué tamaño tenía la República romana?¿Fue siempre tan confusa la política?¿Por qué nos importa Julio César? ¿No era solo uno de tantos?¿Fue César realmente secuestrado por piratas?¿Cómo era la vida en casa y en la guerra en la antigua Roma?No se pierda la aventura en alta mar, el peligro en los campos de batalla y el amor en el antiguo Egipto. ¡Haga clic en el botón añadir a la cesta para saber más sobre Julio César!

The reigning consensus holds that the combination of free markets and democracy would transform the third world and sweep away the ethnic hatred and religious zealotry associated with underdevelopment. In this revelatory investigation of the true impact of globalization, Yale Law School professor Amy Chua explains why many developing countries are in fact consumed by ethnic violence after adopting free market democracy. Chua shows how in non-Western countries around the globe, free markets have concentrated starkly disproportionate wealth in the hands of a resented ethnic minority. These "market-dominant minorities" - Chinese in Southeast Asia, Croatians in the former Yugoslavia, whites in Latin America and South Africa, Indians in East Africa, Lebanese in West Africa, Jews in post-communist Russia - become objects of violent hatred. At the same time, democracy empowers the impoverished majority, unleashing ethnic demagoguery, confiscation, and sometimes genocidal revenge. She also argues that the United States has become the world's most visible market-dominant minority, a fact that helps explain the rising tide of anti-Americanism around the world. Chua is a friend of globalization, but she urges us to find ways to spread its benefits and curb its most destructive aspects.

Pipes is a widely recognized authority on Russia and is currently Baird professor of History at Harvard University. This is the final volume in his magisterial history of the Russian Revolution, covering the period from the outbreak of the Civil War in 1918 to Lenin's death in 1924.

Die Institution des antiken griechischen Symposions wird in der bisherigen Forschung wie folgt charakterisiert: Es handle sich dabei um eine aristokratische Einrichtung, die ausschließlich Männern vorbehalten war. Doch erlaubt dieses dominierende Deutungsmodell tatsächlich, dem griechischen Trinkgelage epochenübergreifend gerecht zu werden? Um dies zu überprüfen, bot es sich an, von den ersten Zeugnissen zum Symposion auszugehen. Gegenstand des Buches sind daher Text- und Bildzeugnisse des 8.-6. Jahrhunderts v.Chr. Dreh- und Angelpunkt war dabei der sogenannte "Nestorbecher" von der Insel Ischia, ein Trinkgefäß, dessen dreizeilige, poetisch geformte Inschrift als erstes Testimonium für das spezifisch griechische Trinkgelage anzusehen ist. Ausgehend von diesem im ersten Kapitel behandelten Objekt und seinem kulturellen Kontext werden dann in den übrigen drei Kapiteln, gerade auch in Bezug auf das Verhältnis zwischen Schriftgebrauch und Symposion, drei Problembereiche analysiert, mit dem Ergebnis, dass das frühgriechischen Trinkgelage von vielerlei Mischungen bestimmt wird, die im Zeichen der Gottheiten Dionysos und Aphrodite stehen und Männer wie freizügige Frauen betreffen, ohne dass diese Institution auf Aristokraten beschränkt war.

This issue of Austrian Studies assembles articles that represent the great variety of travel writing by authors from Austria and the Habsburg lands. Contributions investigate examples of 'heroic' exploratory travel of the 19th century and its colonialist implications, journalistic and impressionistic narratives from the fin-de-siècle to the 1940s, and private and 'official' notation by prominent and lesser known authors. Writings of classical modernism demonstrate how optimistic, horizon-expanding travel endured, but also how changing political circumstances and cultural norms undermined the confident optimism of traditional travel narratives. Diversifying perspectives, including those of female travellers, as well as new means of expression and aesthetic innovation progressively challenged old certainties. The range of the genre of travel writing is illustrated by contributions on Bohemian spas, the medium of the Lied cycle and notations by emigrants in transit, while the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of travel in a climate-changed world are to the fore in analyses of travel writing today.Volume 31 of Austrian Studies is edited by Florian Krobb and Caitríona Leahy.

This book highlights the significant role that production artists played when Russian cinema was still in its infancy. It uncovers Russian cinema's connections with other art forms, examining how production artists drew on both aesthetic traditions and modernist experiments in architecture, painting and theatre as they explored the new medium of cinema and its potential to engender new models of perception and forms of audience engagement.Drawing on set design sketches, archival documents and film-makers' memoirs, Eleanor Rees reveals how less-canonical films such as Behind the Screen (Kulisy ekrana, 1919) and Palace and Fortress (Dvorets i krepost¿, 1923), were remarkable from a design perspective, and also provides new readings of well-known films, such as Children of the Age (Deti veka, 1915) and Strike (Stachka, 1925). Rees brings to light information on significant but understudied figures such as Vladimir Egorov and Sergei Kozlovskii, and highlights the involvement of well-known figures such as Lev Kuleshov and Aleksandr Rodchenko. Unlike the majority of late Imperial directors and camera operators, many early-Russian production artists continued to work in cinema in the Soviet era and to draw on practices forged before the 1917 Revolution. In spanning the entire silent era, this book highlights the often overlooked continuities between the late-Imperial and early-Soviet periods of cinema, thus questioning traditional historical periodisations.

Tutankhamon var kun 8 år, da han blev konge i oldtidens Egypten. Han døde som 19-årig og her kan du læse den spændende historie om, hvordan det gik til, da en engelske egyptolog fandt og udgravede Tutankhamons grav i 1922.LÆS OM hvordan den engelske egyptolog Howard Carter ledte i fem år før det lykkedes ham at finde Tutankhamons grav.Graven indeholdt kongens mumie, rigt udsmykkede kister og mange kostbare skatte og har siden været omgærdet af meget mystik.Teksten er lettilgængelig med et enkelt sprog og overskuelige sætninger. Bogen er gennemillustreret i farver.LÆS OM appellerer til børn, der foretrækker faglitteratur – også når der skal læses for sjov.Lix 24,7, ml 8,3, lo 16,4