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The Septuagint (or "LXX," or "Greek Old Testament") is a
translation of the Hebrew Old Testament and certain Apocrypha,
which was sponsored according to tradition in the late 3rd century
BC by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the king of Ptolemaic Egypt (283 BC
to 246 BC). The Greek translation was originally created for use by
the Alexandrian Jews who were fluent in Koine Greek, but not in
Hebrew. Thus the Septuagint is sometimes called the "Apostle's
Bible" and the one that Jesus and his disciples would have had
access to. It is quoted in the New Testament by writers such as the
Apostle Paul, and remained the Scripture of use by the Apostolic
Fathers. The translation of the Septuagint into English by Sir
Lancelot C. L. Brenton was first published in 1851 and was based
primarily upon the Codex Vaticanus, one of the oldest extant
manuscripts of the Greek Bible. It remains the standard of use by
many scholars and students of Scripture and history. Contained in
this volume (The Researchers Library of Ancient Texts Volume III):
The English Translation of the Greek Septuagint Bible, Including
the Apocrypha.
Re-establishing the Men's Hunt in Contemporary Society In the
hundred-thousand years of human existence before men were reduced
to civilians in mega-cultures, we lived in traditional groups of 18
to 36 people. Within that group half were women and a third were
children. The remaining six to twelve were men. They gathered in
the Men's Hut. It is in our genetic code to seek the hut, the place
where we are free from our societal roles, where we can share our
lives and be witnesses to our brothers. It is where our stories are
told and where we find rest, support and kinship. Establishing or
joining a Men's Group can return you to the hut. It's been many
generations since most men have been there, hence the path to its
re-establishment can be difficult. This manual has been designed as
a map. Like any map, detours and deviations might be needed, but it
will take you and your brothers back to a seat at the ancient
circle of men.
Contains contributions from over 120 world-renowned experts;
Covers a wide range of topics in financial reporting, management
accounting, auditing and social accounting;
Focuses on the contribution of research to the analysis of existing
accounting practices and to the development of new practices;
Informs readers about different accounting topics and indicates how
a variety of research perspectives can contribute to the debate
over the future shape of accounting;
Provides references to important sources in the academic and
professional literature.
This new volume in the "Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management"
volume set: "The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship,"
especially commissioned for the second edition from editors Michael
A. Hitt and R. Duane Ireland, charts the key concepts and
frameworks in the expanding field of Entrepreneurship.
A brand new, state-of-the-art volume in the growing field of
Entrepreneurship;
Features 90 important entrepreneurship concepts written by 110
international contributors;
Charts the key concepts and frameworks of the field, covering:
'creative destruction'; competitive dynamics; real options; social
capital; corporate entrepreneurship; risk management; franchising;
succession planning; location effects; spinoffs; and product
innovation.
A thorough account of newspaper and periodical press history in
Britain and Ireland from 1800-1900 Provides a comprehensive history
of the British and Irish Press from 1800-1900, reflected upon in 60
substantive chapters and focused case studies Sets out to capture
the cross-regional and transnational dimension of press history in
nineteenth-century Britain and Ireland Offers unique and important
reassessments of nineteenth-century British and Irish press and
periodical media within social, cultural, technological, economic
and historical contexts This is a unique collection of essays
examining nineteenth-century British and Irish newspaper and
periodical history during a key period of change and development.
It covers an important point of expansion in periodical and press
history across the four nations of Great Britain (England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales), concentrating on cross-border and
transnational comparisons and contrasts in nineteenth-century print
communication. Designed to provide readers with a clear
understanding of the current state of research in the field, in
addition to an extensive introduction, it includes forty newly
commissioned chapters and case studies exploring a full range of
press activity and press genres during this intense period of
change. Along with keystone chapters on the economics of the press
and periodicals, production processes, readership and distribution
networks, and legal frameworks under which the press operated, the
book examines a wide range of areas from religious, literary,
political and medical press genres to analyses of overseas and
emigre press and emerging developments in children's and women's
press.
Read Kate Ascher's posts on the Penguin Blog.
A fascinating guided tour of the ways things work in a modern city
Have you ever wondered how the water in your faucet gets there?
Where your garbage goes? What the pipes under city streets do? How
bananas from Ecuador get to your local market? Why radiators in
apartment buildings clang? Using New York City as its point of
reference, "The Works" takes readers down manholes and behind the
scenes to explain exactly how an urban infrastructure operates.
Deftly weaving text and graphics, author Kate Ascher explores the
systems that manage water, traffic, sewage and garbage, subways,
electricity, mail, and much more. Full of fascinating facts and
anecdotes, "The Works" gives readers a unique glimpse at what lies
behind and beneath urban life in the twenty-first century.
It is well known that the pages of Joyce's Ulysses are filled with
hundreds of intriguing and quirky characters. What is less well
known is that many of these characters were based on real people
who inhabited Joyce's Dublin and elsewhere. In The Real People of
Joyce's Ulysses, Dubliner and Joycean scholar Vivien Igoe leaves no
stone uncovered in revealing the biographies of scores of people
that had previously been deemed to be fictional, and who had been
accorded little attention as a result. Lavishly illustrated, the
book provides a comprehensive A to Z of these real people with
detailed information about where they lived, died and are buried;
worked, intermingled and found inspiration. A number of characters
appear under their own name and were celebrated Dublin
personalities in different fields at the turn of the century,
others were ordinary Dubliners. Numerous intriguing points of human
interconnection also emerge, such as neighbours or street
acquaintances of Joyce, or the many friends, enemies and
contemporaries of his father.The newly discovered information in
The Real People of Joyce's Ulysses amplifies how Joyce manipulated
and drew on a very intimate knowledge of Dublin and its
inhabitants. It reveals personalities and a social history which
would otherwise have been forgotten and provides a fascinating
insight into the Dublin of Joyce's time.
An unabridged, digitally enlarged printing to include all
illustrations.
David Hancock has been fascinated by the magnificent bald eagle for
over 50 years. This title conveys the enthusiasm, depth of
knowledge and respect for nature that could only come from a writer
who has dedicated his life to wildlife biology and conservation.
Personal anecdotes -- such as the author's often humorous
adventures as a young graduate student travelling the west coast to
study eagles -- enliven the narrative. Chapters on the biology of
the bald eagle and a summary of how they bounced back from the edge
of extinction in the continental US share David Hancock's extensive
understanding and appreciation of this majestic bird. As well,
there is a look at some of the best eagle viewing areas and
festivals on the northwest coast with recommendations and
observations from the author.
Eric Hoffer--one of America's most important thinkers and the
author of The True Believer--lived for years as a Depression Era
migratory worker. Self-taught, his appetite for knowledge--history,
science, mankind--formed the basis of his insight to human nature.
The Passionate State of Mind is a collection of timeless aphorisms
taken from his brilliant writings.
Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does provide scores of helpful suggestions and sensible rules and principles.
An international bestseller, How to Write a Damn Good Novel will enable all writers to face that intimidating first page, keep them on track when they falter, and help them recognize, analyze, and correct the problems in their own work.
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