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A Voyage to the South Sea, and Round the World, Perform'd in the Years 1708, 1709, 1710, and 1711 - Containing A Journal of all Memorable Transactions During the Said Voyage, the Winds, Currents, and Variation of the Compass, the Taking of Towns of Puna A (Hardcover)
Edward Cooke
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Discovery Miles 10 500
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Remaking Metropolis examines examples of both urban decay and
destruction as well as urban rebirth. It shows why particular
approaches were successful, or did not achieve their objectives. By
bringing together innovative approaches to urban living from across
the world, and by demonstrating how local initiatives can
contribute to global solutions, the book establishes a framework in
which to evaluate current and future developments for urban change,
and to stimulate a reassessment of urban redevelopment and
policies.
"Think Globally, Act Locally" is an oft used phrase to encourage
citizens to take steps close to home as part of addressing
overarching environmental issues. Critics of this view point to the
potential for parochial or even myopic approaches, while supporters
argue that it creates both a more sustainable and a more culturally
grounded environment. Remaking Metropolis brings together real
world experiences that combine local action with a global world
view, to demonstrate the continuum between the local and the
remote.
At the same time the compartmentalization of contemporary
perspectives towards human life in the fields of science, design,
ecology, medicine, and politics is leading to increased
fragmentation of the mind, body, city, and globe. By bridging these
artificial divides between disciplines, this collection of
individual case studies demonstrates the holistic approach
necessary for a genuinely sustainable urban condition.
Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects is a comprehensive,
introductory-level textbook for the acquisition of the language of
the Old Testament and related dialects that were in use from the
last few centuries BCE. Based on the latest research, it uses a
method that guides students into knowledge of the language
inductively, with selections taken from the Bible, the Dead Sea
Scrolls, and papyrus discoveries from ancient Egypt. The volume
offers a comprehensive view of ancient Aramaic that enables
students to progress to advanced levels with a solid grounding in
historical grammar. Most up-to-date description of Aramaic in light
of modern discoveries and methods. Provides more detail than
previous textbooks. Includes comprehensive description of Biblical
dialect, along with Aramaic of the Persian period and of the Dead
Sea Scrolls. Guided readings begin with primary sources, enabling
students learn the language by reading historical texts.
Biblical Aramaic and Related Dialects is a comprehensive,
introductory-level textbook for the acquisition of the language of
the Old Testament and related dialects that were in use from the
last few centuries BCE. Based on the latest research, it uses a
method that guides students into knowledge of the language
inductively, with selections taken from the Bible, the Dead Sea
Scrolls, and papyrus discoveries from ancient Egypt. The volume
offers a comprehensive view of ancient Aramaic that enables
students to progress to advanced levels with a solid grounding in
historical grammar. Most up-to-date description of Aramaic in light
of modern discoveries and methods. Provides more detail than
previous textbooks. Includes comprehensive description of Biblical
dialect, along with Aramaic of the Persian period and of the Dead
Sea Scrolls. Guided readings begin with primary sources, enabling
students learn the language by reading historical texts.
From a new generation of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars comes this
landmark work. Michael Wise, Martin Abegg, Jr. and Edward Cook
bring the long-inaccessible ancient scrolls of Qumran vividly to
life, translating and deciphering virtually every legible portion
of the fragmented scrolls, with startling results. For the first
time since their discovery, this historic volume reveals:
Intriguing revelations about biblical history and the roots of
Christianity.
Never-before-seen stories about Abraham, Jacob, and Enoch--
including a text explaining why God demanded the sacrifice of
Isaac.
Twelve texts not included in the Bible that claim Moses as their
author.
New psalms attributed to King David and to Joshua.
Texts illuminating ancient doctrines about angels and writings
claiming to be revelations of angels themselves-- including the
Archangel Michael.
The translators provide pointed commentary throughout that
places the scrolls in their true historical context. Their
compelling, insightful introduction not only presents an overview
of the often surprising contents of the scrolls, it discusses what
are perhaps their greatest mysteries--who authored them and
why.
Remaking Metropolis examines examples of both urban decay and
destruction as well as urban rebirth. It shows why particular
approaches were successful, or did not achieve their objectives. By
bringing together innovative approaches to urban living from across
the world, and by demonstrating how local initiatives can
contribute to global solutions, the book establishes a framework in
which to evaluate current and future developments for urban change,
and to stimulate a reassessment of urban redevelopment and
policies.
"Think Globally, Act Locally" is an oft used phrase to encourage
citizens to take steps close to home as part of addressing
overarching environmental issues. Critics of this view point to the
potential for parochial or even myopic approaches, while supporters
argue that it creates both a more sustainable and a more culturally
grounded environment. Remaking Metropolis brings together real
world experiences that combine local action with a global world
view, to demonstrate the continuum between the local and the
remote.
At the same time the compartmentalization of contemporary
perspectives towards human life in the fields of science, design,
ecology, medicine, and politics is leading to increased
fragmentation of the mind, body, city, and globe. By bridging these
artificial divides between disciplines, this collection of
individual case studies demonstrates the holistic approach
necessary for a genuinely sustainable urban condition.
During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, Boston was both a
colonial capital and the third most important port in the British
empire, trailing only London and Bristol. Boston was also an
independent entity that pursued its own interests and articulated
its own identity while selectively appropriating British culture
and fashion. This revelatory book examines period dwellings,
gravestones, furniture, textiles, ceramics, and silver, revealing
through material culture how the inhabitants of Boston were
colonial, provincial, metropolitan, and global, all at the same
time. Edward S. Cooke, Jr.'s detailed account of materials and
furnishing practices demonstrates that Bostonians actively filtered
ideas and goods from a variety of sources, combined them with local
materials and preferences, and constructed a distinct sense of
local identity, a process of hybridization that, the author argues,
exhibited a conscious desire to shape a culture as a means to
resist a distant, dominant power.
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Plateau Land (Paperback)
Trevor Edward Cook
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