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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Rose Williams has been a student of Latin since her college days in
Waco, Texas, attending numerous universities in the US and studying
mediaeval Latin literature in England and Italy. Professionally,
Rose has taught Latin at high school and university level, and has
given numerous lectures, seminars, and workshops for conventions,
societies, and museums in America. She is the author of several
textbooks and teaching guides as well as humorous books of Latin
phrases.
A superb new reader that presents materials for all levels of proficiency and experience, including elementary readings, appropriate for students' first steps in Latin. It presents stories for a range of abilities, in excellent Latin, providing an opportunity to understand and enjoy meaningful Latin from the students' first classes. Flexible and creative, "Lectiones" is the perfect accompaniment to any Latin course.Recounting tales of the heroes and history of Ancient Rome in simple Latin, this book is a fun and stimulating way to reinforce elementary lessons in Roman history, grammar and vocabulary. Rose Williams has a lifetime's experience of teaching, and has applied her dedication and knowledge to an excellent and enormously useful reader. Readings cover such topics and stories as: the birth and growth of the city of Rome, the wars with Rome's various enemies, the emperors, and the eventual decline of the Empire. Each is accompanied by a Latin motto or maxim, such as "persona non grata," "carpe diem," etc., highlighting the presence of Latin in our everyday language.
All forms of government require popular support to survive, whether
voluntary or involuntary. Following the collapse of the Soviet
system, Russia s rulers took steps toward democracy, yet under
Vladimir Putin Russia has become increasingly undemocratic. This
book uses a unique source of evidence, eighteen surveys of Russian
public opinion from the first month of the new regime in 1992 up to
2009, to track the changing views of Russians. Clearly presented
and sophisticated figures and tables show how political support has
increased because of a sense of resignation that is stronger than
the uncertain economic reliance on exporting oil and gas. Russia is
not only an outstanding example of popular support increasing for a
government that rejects democracy, but is also representative of a
surprising number of regimes around the world that have been able
to mobilize popular support for undemocratic regimes. Richard Rose
is Director of the Centre for the Study of Public Policy and Sixth
Century Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen.
William Mishler is Professor of Government and Public Policy at the
University of Arizona, Visiting Professor of Political Science at
the University of Aberdeen, and co-editor of the Journal of
Politics. Neil Munro is currently a visiting lecturer in the
Department of Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh and was
formerly a senior research fellow in the Centre for the Study of
Public Policy at the University of Aberdeen.
Since the fall of communism Russia has undergone a treble
transformation of its political, social and economic system. The
government is an autocracy in which the Kremlin manages elections
and administers the law to suit its own ends. It does not provide
the democracy that most citizens desire. Given a contradiction
between what Russians want and what they get, do they support their
government and, if so, why? Using the New Russia Barometer - a
unique set of public opinion surveys from 1992 to 2005 - this book
shows that it is the passage of time that has been most important
in developing support for the new regime. Although there remains
great dissatisfaction with the regime's corruption, it has become
accepted as a lesser evil to alternatives. The government appears
stable today, but will be challenged by constitutional term limits
forcing President Putin to leave office in 2008.
All forms of government require popular support to survive, whether
voluntary or involuntary. Following the collapse of the Soviet
system, Russia s rulers took steps toward democracy, yet under
Vladimir Putin Russia has become increasingly undemocratic. This
book uses a unique source of evidence, eighteen surveys of Russian
public opinion from the first month of the new regime in 1992 up to
2009, to track the changing views of Russians. Clearly presented
and sophisticated figures and tables show how political support has
increased because of a sense of resignation that is stronger than
the uncertain economic reliance on exporting oil and gas. Russia is
not only an outstanding example of popular support increasing for a
government that rejects democracy, but is also representative of a
surprising number of regimes around the world that have been able
to mobilize popular support for undemocratic regimes. Richard Rose
is Director of the Centre for the Study of Public Policy and Sixth
Century Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen.
William Mishler is Professor of Government and Public Policy at the
University of Arizona, Visiting Professor of Political Science at
the University of Aberdeen, and co-editor of the Journal of
Politics. Neil Munro is currently a visiting lecturer in the
Department of Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh and was
formerly a senior research fellow in the Centre for the Study of
Public Policy at the University of Aberdeen.
Since the fall of communism Russia has undergone a treble
transformation of its political, social and economic system. The
government is an autocracy in which the Kremlin manages elections
and administers the law to suit its own ends. It does not provide
the democracy that most citizens desire. Given a contradiction
between what Russians want and what they get, do they support their
government and, if so, why? Using the New Russia Barometer - a
unique set of public opinion surveys from 1992 to 2005 - this book
shows that it is the passage of time that has been most important
in developing support for the new regime. Although there remains
great dissatisfaction with the regime"s corruption, it has become
accepted as a lesser evil to alternatives. The government appears
stable today, but will be challenged by constitutional term limits
forcing President Putin to leave office in 2008.
WHAT IS ENOUGH? Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally.
Life lived gracefully Without realizing, we make many of our life
choices based on the whims of others. It's time to change paths.
Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to
face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and
slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a
curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal
values and desires. At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical
cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced
consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough
is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and
it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation.
Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and
capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn't serve you,
simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free
time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life
might have been drowning out. Embrace a mindset of enough and the
power that comes from realizing you're already enough, right now -
just as you are.
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