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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.
James Bradley Wells shares his poet's soul and scholar's eye in
this thought-provoking new translation of two of Vergil's early
works, the Eclogues and Georgics. With its emphasis on a natural
rather than stylized rhythm, Eclogues and Georgics honors the
original spirit of ancient Roman poetry as both a written and
performance-based art form. The accompanying introductory essays
situate both sets of poems in a rich literary tradition. Wells
provides historical context and literary analysis of these two
works, eschewing facile interpretations of these oft examined texts
and ensconcing them in the society and culture from which they
originated. The translations in Eclogues and Georgics are augmented
with annotated essays, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary. These
supplementary materials, alongside Wells's bold vision for what
translation choices can reveal, promote radically democratizing
access for readers with an interest in classics or poetry.
A comprehensive overview of American penology covering practices,
historical precedents, ideologies, changing attitudes, system
descriptions, and trends in prison management, as well as
noteworthy penal literature. The entries are alphabetically
arranged in a concise dictionary format and are cross-referenced to
clarify the more technical penal terminology. There is a brief
description of each state prison system and major components of the
federal system are discussed. Entries include administrative
structure, components of the adult and juvenile inmate populations
in their respective institutions, and operating budgets for an
indication of current costs and capital expenditure budgets for
furture expansion costs to corrections systems. The dictionary
provides an overview of a broad variety of topics in American
penology. Each entry is followed by complete references and cross
references to clarify technical terminology of penology. The
entries give essential information about the administrative
structure, adult and adolescent population in respective
institutions, and both operating budgets for current costs and
capital budgets for future expansion for interstate comparison.
Other entries include program description, ideology, techniques,
and a historical perspective of American prisons.
'Gripping ... A remarkable achievement' TLS On his deathbed in 19
BCE, Vergil asked that his epic, the Aeneid, be burned. If his
wishes had been obeyed, western literature - maybe even western
civilization - might have taken a different course. The Aeneid has
remained a foundational text since the rise of universities, and
has been invoked at key points of human history - whether by Saint
Augustine to illustrate the fallen nature of the soul, by settlers
to justify manifest destiny in North America, or by Mussolini in
support of his Fascist regime. In this fresh and fast-paced
translation of the Aeneid, Shadi Bartsch brings the poem to the
modern reader. Along with the translation, her introduction will
guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the epic's enduring
influence.
The only book of its kind, Introduction to South Pacific Law
provides an overview of law in Pacific Island countries and in
Papua New Guinea. It sets out the framework of South Pacific legal
systems and also describes the substantive law on a broad range of
topics.Examining both State laws and customary laws, the book
highlights common patterns and explains some of the principal
differences between the laws and legal systems of the countries of
the region.The introductory chapter looks at the development of
South Pacific law and at South Pacific jurisprudence. Individual
chapters are devoted to State laws, customary laws, constitutional
law, administrative law, criminal law, family law, contract law,
torts law, land law and court systems. The book makes extensive
reference to legislative provisions and case law of individual
jurisdictions.Including a discussion of recent changes in the law,
this new edition of Introduction to South Pacific Law is a useful
and up-to-date resource for all those interested in the law of the
region.JENNIFER CORRIN is Professor Emerita at The University of
Queensland. She is an academic and consultant on law reform and
development in plural legal regimes and legal issues affecting
small States. Before joining The University of Queensland, she
spent five years at the University of the South Pacific, having
joined the Faculty after nine years in her own legal firm in
Solomon Islands. She is author of Contract Law in the South Pacific
(now in its second edition) and co-author of Courts and Civil
Procedure in the South Pacific. She is co-editor of Legal Systems
of the Pacific.JUSTICE DR VERGIL NAROKOBI is a Judge of the
National Court and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea. Prior to his
appointment as a judge in 2020, he was Legal Counsel at the
Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea and President of the Papua
New Guinea Law Society. His PhD from Victoria University of
Wellington examined the implementation of Papua New Guineas
national goals and directive principles and basic social
obligations. He also holds an LLM from the University of Cambridge.
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Aeneid 7 (Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by Randall T. Ganiban
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R487
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A powerful and poignant translation of Vergil's epic poem, newly
equipped with introduction and notes "Ruden set the bar for Aeneid
translations in 2008, and has raised it now with this revision. I
am confident it will be a long time before a translator exceeds the
standard that she has set."-A.M. Juster, Athenaeum Review This is a
substantial revision of Sarah Ruden's celebrated 2008 translation
of Vergil's Aeneid, which was acclaimed by Garry Wills as "the
first translation since Dryden's that can be read as a great
English poem in itself." Ruden's line-for-line translation in
iambic pentameter is an astonishing feat, unique among modern
translations. Her revisions to the translation render the poetry
more spare and muscular than her previous version and capture even
more closely the essence of Vergil's poem, which pits national
destiny against the fates of individuals, and which resonates
deeply in our own time. This distinguished translation, now
equipped with introduction, notes, and glossary by leading Vergil
scholar Susanna Braund, allows modern readers to experience for
themselves the timeless power of Vergil's masterpiece. Praise for
the First Edition: "Fast, clean, and clear, sometimes terribly
clever, and often strikingly beautiful. . . . Many human
achievements deserve our praise, and this excellent translation is
certainly one of them."-Richard Garner, The New Criterion "Toning
down the magniloquence, Sarah Ruden gives us an Aeneid more
intimate in tone and soberer in measure than we are used to-a gift
for which many will be grateful."-J. M. Coetzee "An intimate
rendering of great emotional force and purity. . . . The immediacy,
beauty, and timelessness of the original Latin masterpiece lift off
these pages with gem-like originality."-Choice
Gerhard Finks meisterhafte Prosa-Neuubersetzung 19 n. Chr. beendete
der Tod Vergils Arbeit am Nationalepos der Romer: Nach der Flucht
aus dem brennenden Troja verschlagt es Aeneas nach Karthago.
Konigin Dido verliebt sich in den Fremden, verflucht ihn aber und
totet sich selbst, als er aufbricht, um gemass der Weisung der
Gotter die Stadt Rom zu grunden. Die Prosaubersetzung Gerhard Finks
setzt neue Massstabe; seine 2002 erschienene Horaz-Ubertragung
glanzt laut FAZ durch -Einfachheit, Direktheit und Genauigkeit-.
Ubersetzt und herausgegeben von Gerhard Fink."
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Herding Dogs (Hardcover)
Vergil S. Holland
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R982
R807
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"Herding Dogs: Progressive Training" is the only book of its kind
to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog.
Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to
explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of
information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs
will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's
individual breed and personality as the central focus.
Vergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's
reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is
your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new
problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and
sound advice on each phase of training.
Special chapters on different personalities of the various
herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these
differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to
reach your maximum potential.
Herding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those
of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of
stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every
stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the
book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of
dog and stock.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Herding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to
guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether
you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore
your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information
here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance
your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual
breed and personality as the central focus. Vergil S. Holland
teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before
beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first
exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a
handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on
each phase of training. Special chapters on different personalities
of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored
to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a
team to reach your maximum potential. Herding commands and terms
are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the
stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and
ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner.
Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight
the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Diese Hardcover-Ausgabe ist Teil der TREDITION CLASSICS. Der Verlag
tredition aus Hamburg veroffentlicht in der Buchreihe TREDITION
CLASSICS Werke aus mehr als zwei Jahrtausenden. Diese waren zu
einem Grossteil vergriffen oder nur noch antiquarisch erhaltlich.
Mit TREDITION CLASSICS verfolgt tredition das Ziel, tausende
Klassiker der Weltliteratur verschiedener Sprachen wieder als
gedruckte Bucher zu verlegen - und das weltweit Die Buchreihe dient
zur Bewahrung der Literatur und Forderung der Kultur. Sie tragt so
dazu bei, dass viele tausend Werke nicht in Vergessenheit geraten
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