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Sophie de Grouchy, marquise de Condorcet, was a woman of the French Enlightenment who was a member of the Girondin revolutionary faction, ran an influential salon, and translated Adam Smith and Thomas Paine. Her "Lettres sur la sympathie" is a work on moral philosophy, a theory of social progress, and a feminist reassessment of liberal philosophy and social contract theory. Editor Brown brings to light an important philosophical text from the ...

Collinson's life is a microcosm of 18th-cent. natural history. A gardener and naturalist by avocation, he was what we would now call a facilitator in natural science, disseminating botanical and horticultural knowledge during the Enlightenment. He influenced the Comte de Buffon and Linnaeus. He found clients for the Phila. naturalist John Bartram. American plants populated great estates like those of the Dukes of Richmond, Norfolk, and Bedford...

This is a print on demand ed. Since the Renaissance, historians, philosophers, and others have judged the positive and negative contributions of the Middle Ages (MA) to the development of Western civilization. These writers have assessed the extent to which medieval culture and institutions may have either hindered or fostered scientific and technological progress. Contents of this study: (1) Introduction: The History of the Problem, (2) Liber...

Ours is an age of science and technology, based on precision instruments. The first such device to strengthen our feeble human senses in our striving to comprehend the strange and elusive universe around us was the telescope. Cornelis de Waard, in his "De uitvinding der verrekijkers" (The Hague, 1906), had uncovered many new documents bearing on the genesis of the telescope. Van Helden began this project as a translation of de Waard's study. H...

Between 1949 and 1983, William Roach produced the sole modern ed. of the First, Second, and Manessier Continuations of the Old French Perceval of Chrétien de Troyes, based on all the manuscripts. Most vol. are out of print, but the popularity of King Arthur and the Grail legend keeps interest in the subject high. Vol. I, containing the Mixed Redaction of the First Continuatio -- where Gauvain in the principal character -- is once again avail. ...

The papers of William Shedrick Willis (1921-1983), housed at the APS, include his drafts of the manuscript "Boas Goes to Atlanta." They contain the fascinating story of Franz Boas's visit to Atlanta Univ. in 1906, and more, because Willis intended the work to be a book on Boas's work in black anthropology. Zumwalt focuses on what was to have been Willis's first chapter, "Boas Goes to Atlanta." She expands the sections on Boas's trip to Atlanta...

Die unmenschlichen Lebensbedingungen in den nationalsozialistischen Konzentrationslagern bedrohten die Häftlinge nicht nur physisch. Der peinigende Hunger, die schwere Zwangsarbeit, die Misshandlungen durch die SS, das tägliche Sterben von Mitgefangenen und die stets präsente Angst vor einem gewaltsamen Tod zermürbten die Menschen auch psychisch. Zwischen Verzweiflung und Durchhaltewillen, Isolation und Solidarität entstanden unter den Häftlin...

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Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians or any Popular Performer. Titles: Another Op'nin', Another Show * Anything Goes * I Get a Kick Out of You * In the Still of the Night * I've Got You Under My Skin * My Heart Belongs to Daddy * Night and Day * So In Love * You're the Top.

Country musics golden girl Carrie Underwood is better than ever with her second album, Carnival Ride. The American Idol champion and Grammy Award winner has been on a ride all her own, singing her way to the top of the charts since her debut release of Some Hearts. Carries latest album features a parade of No. 1 singles including So Small, "All-American Girl, " "Last Name, " and more! Alfred introduces the album-matching folio to Carnival Ride...

Performable by middle-school or high-school, this easy-to-assemble work will be a wonderful addition to every holiday program. You'll need to add a narrator to read the traditional poem. The musical vignettes that 'answer' each spoken segment range from comical to lush and musical. An ingenious holiday treat for your audience and students that's tongue-in-cheek! (7:03)

Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in instrument technique for a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day books have the same logical, gentle pace, and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations.

The spirit of the Southwest comes alive in this imaginative duet suite by Melody Bober. Intermediate students will enjoy this descriptive tribute through its three movements: "Colorado River Rapids, " "Sedona Sun, " and "Majestic Grand Canyon.

A three-movement suite, Melody Bobers musical tour of the northern prairie states takes you from a playful "Prairie Stomp" to an expressive, lyrical "Minnesota Morning, " and comes to a dramatic close with a furious "Blizzard.

13 songs from the Broadway sensation arranged for solo instrumentalists with a great accompaniment CD. Songs include: As Long As You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I'm Not That Girl * Popular * The Wizard and I * and more.

13 songs from the Broadway sensation arranged for solo saxophone with a great accompaniment CD. Songs include: As Long As You're Mine * Dancing Through Life * Defying Gravity * For Good * I'm Not That Girl * Popular * The Wizard and I * and more.

What the Bible Teaches is a classic volume that provides numerous outlined studies of what the Bible has to say on over fifty major doctrines of the Bible. The work examines what the Bible teaches about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, man, angels, Satan, prayer, worship, faith, and more. In this work, Torrey has made an attempt at a careful, unbiased study and statement of biblical truth, based upon a careful study of the original text. Beginning...

Alfred introduces the first-ever collection of Leroy Andersonas vocal works. This centennial celebration features vocal versions of his best-loved songs including aSleigh Ridea and aBlue Tango.a Other highlights include songs from the 1958 musical aGoldilocksa plus bonus unpublished songs. Collect Leroy Anderson classics now with The Leroy Anderson Songbook. All songs include lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged...

Dan Coatess Decade by Decade series is jam-packed with the best pop music of the 20th century. Never before has there been an Easy Piano collection with so many chart-toppers by award-winning performers and songwriters. Descriptions of each piece are included to broaden understanding of pop music history and to put all of these mega-hits into perspective. Each song also includes lyrics and chord symbols. With so many years of great songs, the ...

More great songs for theatre singers of every description from contemporary withselections from recent shows (The Drowsy Chaperone, Curtains, Grey Gardens, Hairspray, Jersey Boys, The Light in the Piazza, Spamalot, Spring Awakening, Wicked), as well as a deeper look into classic musicals. As in all previous volumes in the series, all songs are in authentic versions in the original keys, with notes about each show and song. Available with Accom...