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Originally published in 1948, and reprinted in 1955 and updated in
1961, this book is a straightforward account of moral philosophy
for students. It discusses comprehensively the contributions made
by 20th Century moralists, both in terms of the interpretation of
their predecessors and original ethical speculation.
Originally published in 1948, and reprinted in 1955 and updated in
1961, this book is a straightforward account of moral philosophy
for students. It discusses comprehensively the contributions made
by 20th Century moralists, both in terms of the interpretation of
their predecessors and original ethical speculation.
Bright Star of the West traces the life, repertoire, and influence
of Joe Heaney, Ireland's greatest sean-nos ("old style") singer.
Born in 1919, Joe Heaney grew up in a politically volatile time, as
his native Ireland became a democracy. He found work and relative
fame as a singer in London before moving to Scotland. Eventually,
like many others searching for greater opportunity, he emigrated to
the United States, where he worked as a doorman while supplementing
his income with appearances at folk festivals, concerts and clubs.
As his reputation and following grew, Heaney gained entry to the
folk music scene and began leading workshops as a visiting artist
at several universities. In 1982 the National Endowment for the
Arts awarded Heaney America's highest honor in folk and traditional
arts, the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship. Heaney's works
did not become truly popular in his homeland until many years after
his death. Today he is hailed as a seminal figure of traditional
song and is revered by those who follow traditional music.
Authors Sean Williams and Lillis O Laoire address larger questions
about song, identity, and culture. They explore the deep
ambivalence both the Irish and Irish-Americans felt toward the
traditional aspects of their culture, examining other critical
issues, such as gender and masculinity, authenticity, and
contemporary marketing and consumption of sean-nos singing in both
Ireland and the United States. Comingling Heaney's own words with
the authors' comprehensive research and analysis, Bright Star of
the West weaves a poignant critical biography of the man, the
music, and his continuing legacy in Ireland and the United States."
Originally published in 1647, Christian Astrology is a guide to
horary astrology, in which astrological charts are created to
answer specific questions based on place and exact time. Written by
the foremost astrologer in the 1600s, it is still considered an
authority on the subject today. This version is a complete combined
edition; it was originally published by Cosimo in three separate
volumes. Topics include: - the characteristics and motions of the
"seven" planets - how to cast a horary horoscopes - how to know
whether events predicted will come to pass - how to interpret
questions on specific subjects, such as longevity, wealth, and
marriage - what is signified by such aspects as the querent's face
and hair color - how to interpret infirmities of the body - the
importance of the questioner's religion - and much more Readers
interested in the history of the paranormal, as well as
contemporary fans of astrology, will find this a fascinating book.
WILLIAM LILLY (1602-1681) was the most prominent English astrologer
of the 17th century-he supposedly predicted the Great Fire of
London of 1666 fourteen years before the event. He was a trusted
advisor of numerous politicians and soldiers and an influential
player in the English Civil War on the anti-royal Roundhead
factions.
In 1647, William Lilly, renowned throughout England, sat down to
write his famous book on astrology. He was ill, but he had foreseen
that. He had decided that rather than struggle with clients while
sick, he would give himself a year to study, reflect, and write.
But before he was quite finished with his book, plague swept
through London, killing two of his servants, and forcing Lilly and
family to flee to the countryside. This is Book Three, An Easie and
plaine Method Teaching How to judge upon Nativities, the conclusion
of his great work, Christian Astrology. In this astounding book,
Lilly gives not only his own hard-won knowledge of natal astrology,
but also what he gleaned from close study of the greatest
astrologers in history, as found in his own astrological library,
one of the largest of its day. In this book you may learn: . How to
determine the Hyleg, or Apheta, the Prorogator of Life. . How to
determine intelligence, stature, shape and complexion of the
native. . If the native will be rich, and, if so, whether by fair
means or foul. . The illnesses he may suffer, if he may die a
violent death. . Of Marriage: The number and kinds of spouses,
where they may come from, if there will be children or not, and if
so, an idea of their number. . The kind of career best suited to
the native, and much more. In the section on Directions and
Forecasting, Lilly gives comprehensive interpretations for Primary
Directions, Solar Returns and Profections. The book concludes with
a priceless analysis of the Nativity of an English Merchant,
including more than twenty years of forecasts, up to the time that
Lilly judged to be the end of the man's natural life. For the first
time, unique to thisedition: Spelling and verbs modernized.
Glossary of obscure terms, including Latin words and phrases.
Calculations in modern format. All 24 solar returns and all 12
profection charts in standard wheel format. Fixed star positions
updated to 1 January 2005. Modern symbols for aspects (including
minor aspects) used throughout. Primaries untangled, as much as
possible. Available separately: Christian Astrology, (books 1 &
2): An Introduction to Astrology, The Resolution of All Manner of
Questions, by William Lilly.
Bright Star of the West traces the life, repertoire, and influence
of Joe Heaney, Ireland's greatest sean-nos ("old style") singer.
Born in 1919, Joe Heaney grew up in a politically volatile time, as
his native Ireland became a democracy. He found work and relative
fame as a singer in London before moving to Scotland. Eventually,
like many others searching for greater opportunity, he emigrated to
the United States, where he worked as a doorman while supplementing
his income with appearances at folk festivals, concerts and clubs.
As his reputation and following grew, Heaney gained entry to the
folk music scene and began leading workshops as a visiting artist
at several universities. In 1982 the National Endowment for the
Arts awarded Heaney America's highest honor in folk and traditional
arts, the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship. Although
Heaney's works did not become truly popular in his homeland until
many years after his death, today he is hailed as a seminal figure
of traditional song and is revered by those who follow traditional
music. Authors Sean Williams and Lillis O Laoire address larger
questions about song, identity, and culture. They explore the deep
ambivalence both the Irish and Irish-Americans felt toward the
traditional aspects of their culture, examining other critical
issues, such as gender and masculinity, authenticity, and
contemporary marketing and consumption of sean-nos singing in both
Ireland and the United States. Comingling Heaney's own words with
the authors' comprehensive research and analysis, Bright Star of
the West weaves a poignant critical biography of the man, the
music, and his continuing legacy in Ireland and the United States.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1675 Edition.
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