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• Author : A. S. Byatt
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2016-08-02
• Total pages :192
• ISBN : 1101947470

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Summary : From the Booker Prize-winning author: a ravishing, intimate, richly illustrated meditation on two astonishingly original artists whose work--and remarkable lives--have obsessed her for years. William Morris and Mariano Fortuny were born decades apart in the 19th century. Morris, a wealthy Englishman, was a designer beloved for his floral patterns that grace wallpaper, serving ware, upholstery, and countless other objects even today; Fortuny, a Spanish aristocrat, is now less recognized but was revolutionary in his time, in his ideas about everything from theatrical lighting to women's fashion. Though seeming opposites, these two men of genius and driving energy have long presented a tantalizing juxtaposition to A. S. Byatt; in this delightful book she delves into how their work converses with her across space and time. At once personal, critical, and historical, Peacock & Vine is a gorgeously illustrated tour of their private and public worlds: the women who were their muses; their eccentrically curated homes; the alluring works themselves, and above all what it means to this one brilliant and curious writer, whose signature gift for rendering character and place enlivens every page. Rich with insight and color, this book is itself a work of art, one to savor and treasure.

• Author : A S Byatt
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2016-07-07
• Total pages :192
• ISBN : 9781473524934

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Summary : This ravishing book opens a window onto the lives, designs, and passions of two charismatic artists. Born a generation apart, they were seeming opposites: Mariano Fortuny, a Spanish aristocrat thrilled by the sun-baked cultures of Crete and Knossos; William Morris, a British craftsman, in thrall to the myths of the North. Yet through their revolutionary inventions and textiles, both men inspired a new variety of art, as vibrant today as when it was first conceived. Acclaimed writer A.S. Byatt traces their genius right to the source. The Palazzo Pesaro Orfei in Venice is a warren of dark spaces leading to a workshop where Fortuny created his designs for pleated silks and shining velvets. Here he worked alongside the French model who became his wife and collaborator, including on the ‘Delphos’ dress – a flowing gown evoking classical Greece. Morris’s Red House, outside London, with its Gothic turrets and secret gardens, helped inspire his stunning floral and geometric patterns; it also represented a coming together of life and art. But it was Kelmscott Manor in the English countryside that he loved best – even when it became the setting for his wife’s love affair with Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Generously illustrated with the artists’ beautiful designs – pomegranates and acanthus, peacock and vine – A.S. Byatt brings the visions and ideas of Fortuny and Morris dazzlingly to life.

• Author : Ralph Metzner, Ph.D.
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2005-11-22
• Total pages :272
• ISBN : 9781594777813

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Summary : A compilation of writings on the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of Ayahuasca • Includes 24 firsthand accounts of Ayahuasca experiences and resulting life changes, including contributions from J. C. Callaway, Charles S. Grob, and Dennis J. McKenna • Discusses the medical and psychological applications of Ayahuasca Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic Amazonian plant mixture that has been used for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years by native Indian and mestizo shamans in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador for healing and divination. Many Western-trained physicians and psychologists have acknowledged that this substance can allow access to spiritual dimensions of consciousness, even mystical experiences indistinguishable from classic religious mysticism. In Sacred Vine of Spirits: Ayahuasca Ralph Metzner, a pioneer in the study of consciousness, has assembled a group of authoritative contributors who provide an exploration of the chemical, biological, psychological, and experiential dimensions of ayahuasca. He begins with more than 20 firsthand accounts from Westerners who have used ayahuasca and then presents the history, psychology, and chemistry of ayahuasca from leading scholars in the field of psychoactive research. He concludes with his own findings on ayahuasca, including its applications in medicine and psychology, and compares the worldview revealed by ayahuasca visions to that of Western cultures.

• Author : George Gheverghese Joseph
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2010-10-04
• Total pages :584
• ISBN : 9781400836369

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Summary : From the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, The Crest of the Peacock makes it clear that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. George Gheverghese Joseph takes us on a breathtaking multicultural tour of the roots and shoots of non-European mathematics. He shows us the deep influence that the Egyptians and Babylonians had on the Greeks, the Arabs' major creative contributions, and the astounding range of successes of the great civilizations of India and China. The third edition emphasizes the dialogue between civilizations, and further explores how mathematical ideas were transmitted from East to West. The book's scope is now even wider, incorporating recent findings on the history of mathematics in China, India, and early Islamic civilizations as well as Egypt and Mesopotamia. With more detailed coverage of proto-mathematics and the origins of trigonometry and infinity in the East, The Crest of the Peacock further illuminates the global history of mathematics.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1900
• Total pages :229
• ISBN : CORNELL:31924011875998

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• Author : Tim Unwin
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2005-07-12
• Total pages :432
• ISBN : 9781134761920

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Summary : Very few books have products as diverse as those of the grape vine: even fewer have products with such a cultural significance. Wine and the Vine provides an introduction to the historical geography of viticulture and the wine trade from prehistory to the present. It considers wine as both a unique expression of the interaction of people in a particular environment, rich in symbol and meaning, and a commercial product of great economic importance to particular regions.

• Author : Tim Unwin,P. T. H. Unwin
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1996
• Total pages :409
• ISBN : 9780415144162

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Summary : Wine and the Vine provides an introduction to the historical geography of viticulture and the wine trade from prehistory to the present. Throughout, the rich symbolic and cultural significance of wine is related to its evolution as a commercial product. The book thus discusses both the numerous symbolic roles assigned to wine and the vine by people of different religions and also the internationalisation of wine production and marketing.

• Author : Alfred Byrd Graf
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1976
• Total pages :1834
• ISBN : WISC:89031316466

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• Author : LARRY J. BETTIGA
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2013-11-15
• Total pages :609
• ISBN : 9781601078001

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Summary : In the much anticipated 3rd edition of Grape Pest Management, more than 70 research scientists, cooperative extension advisors and specialists, growers, and pest control advisers have consolidated the latest scientific studies and research into one handy reference. The result is a comprehensive, easy-to-read pest management tool. The new edition, the first in over a decade, includes several new invasive species that are now major pests. It also reflects an improved understanding among researchers, farmers, and growers about the biology of pests. With nine expansive chapters, helpful, colorful photos throughout, here’s more of what you’ll find: •Diagnostic techniques for identifying vineyard problems •Detailed descriptions of more than a dozen diseases •Comprehensive, illustrated listings of insect and mite pests,including the recently emerging glassy winged sharpshooter and Virginia creeper leaf-hopper •Regional calendars of events for viticultural management •Up-to-date strategies for vegetation management

• Author : Gustav Shakefoot
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2010-09-30
• Total pages :172
• ISBN : 9781426942617

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Summary : .".". You may ask me for anything in my name and I will do it." " (John 14:12-14 NIV) If the words of Jesus are promises that he will do whatever we ask in His name, then why are many not seeing the results? "Dr. Peacock and His Quest to Know God" offers an in-depth examination of life's everyday incidents and events that have the potential to create better ways to know God. Gustav Shakefoot combines personal essays with biblical teachings as he traces the path of a thoughtful spiritual journey. Shakefoot begins his examination of Christianity by providing details on the books of the Bible and then shares his perspective on many Christian topics including the effects of baptism, the importance of the forgiveness of sins, and the complexity of salvation. While interspersing essays about his religious upbringing, army exploits, and his stint in a monastery, Shakefoot explores such complex and controversial issues as communication with the Holy Spirit, homosexuality, and identity problems within the church. The unique perspective shared in "Dr. Peacock and His Quest to Know God" can help anyone enhance their relationship with God and achieve their eternal purpose.

• Author : Kelly's directories, ltd
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1883
• Total pages :229
• ISBN : OXFORD:590557626

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• Author : Anonim
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1962
• Total pages :229
• ISBN : UCLA:L0064810070

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• Author : Anonim
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1883
• Total pages :322
• ISBN : PRNC:32101072869447

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• Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2003-05-20
• Total pages :384
• ISBN : 9781400075812

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Summary : The beloved characters of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s bestselling novel Sister of My Heart are reunited in this powerful narrative that challenges the emotional bond between two lifelong friends, as the husband of one becomes dangerously attracted to the other. Anju and Sudha formed an astounding, almost psychic connection during their childhood in India. When Anju invites Sudha, a single mother in Calcutta, to come live with her and her husband, Sunil, in California, Sudha foolishly accepts, knowing full well that Sunil has long desired her. As Sunil’s attraction rises to the surface, the trio must struggle to make sense of the freedoms of America–and of the ties that bind them to India and to one another.

• Author : Tommaline H. Jones
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2010-08-06
• Total pages :239
• ISBN : 9781453554371

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Summary : Sonnie Harper is a young girl growing up in rural south Georgia in the 1920s and 1930s. Her family had been dysfunctional for generations. Turmoil was significant in the generation before her. This was a time of great poverty for the farmers of this area due to the Depression and the biggest drought in history. As a toddler, Sonnie begins to hide under the wisteria vine from her mother. Later she invites her imaginary friend and then her black friend to share wisteria vine and her family secrets with them. As she becomes older and understands who God is, she prays and talks to God about her family secrets. Sometimes she goes to the wisteria just to sit and hide from what’s going on in the house. Some of the customs of that time are preserved in the book. There are stories of love, hate, loyalty, friendship, brutality, strength, racism, and religious beliefs. All of this is sprinkled with a little humor.

• Author : Thomas Love Peacock
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1875
• Total pages :229
• ISBN : OXFORD:300073296

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• Author : Eric Flint,Griffin Barber
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2021-05-04
• Total pages :560
• ISBN : 9781625798060

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Summary : The assassinated Shah Jahan lies entombed beside his beloved wife in the Taj Mahal, while their progeny drag the Mughal Empire into a three-sided struggle over the succession to the Peacock Throne. The diplomatic and trade mission from the United States of Europe is openly siding with Princess Jahanara and her brother Dara Shikoh. The mission, made up largely of Americans transplanted in time by the Ring of Fire, is providing the siblings with technical assistance as they prepare to fight their rivals for the throne, Aurangzeb and Shah Shuja. Meanwhile, the Afghan adventurer Salim Gadh Yilmaz, confidant of two emperors—Shah Jahan and now his son Dara Shikoh—has been elevated to the position of general. He has great challenges to face, not the least of which is resisting the fierce and forbidden mutual attraction between himself and Princess Jahanara. As the conflict deepens, the junior members of the mission are sent east to buy opium needed by the USE’s doctors. Their guide, merchant Jadu Das, has an agenda of his own, one entrusted to him by Jahanara: seek out her great uncle, Asaf Khan, and promise whatever is needed to bring his army over to Dara’s side. The USE’s mission was sent to India in search of goods needed in Europe. But now they find that straightforward task has become enmeshed in a great civil war—for control of the Peacock Throne. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series: “This alternate history series is . . . a landmark . . .”—Booklist “[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.”—Booklist “ . . . reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis . . . ”—Publishers Weekly

• Author : Thomas Love Peacock
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1875
• Total pages :229
• ISBN : NYPL:33433006058758

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• Author : Thomas Love Peacock
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2018-09-18
• Total pages :2438
• ISBN : 9781786561251

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Summary : The English novelist and poet Thomas Love Peacock was a close friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley and they are believed to have influenced each other's work. Peacock wrote satirical novels, featuring characters at a table discussing and criticising the philosophical opinions of the day. In his most famous novel, ‘Nightmare Abbey’, romantic melancholy is satirised, with amusing lampoons of Shelley, Coleridge and Byron. For the first time in digital publishing, this eBook presents Peacock’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Peacock’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 7 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘Melincourt’ * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare unfinished novels available in no other collection * Includes Peacock’s complete poetry – available in no other collection * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Peacock’s plays, discovered for the first time in the twentieth century * Rare non-fiction works * A bonus biography – discover Peacock’s life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels Headlong Hall Melincourt Nightmare Abbey Maid Marian The Misfortunes of Elphin Crotchet Castle Gryll Grange Shorter Fiction and Unfinished Novels Satyrane Calidore The Pilgrim of Provence The Lord of the Hills Julia Procula A Story Opening at Chertsey A Story of a Mansion among the Chiltern Hills Boozabowt Abbey Cotswald Chace The Plays The Dilettanti The Circle of Loda The Three Doctors Gl’Ingannati, or The Deceived The Poetry The Collected Poetry of Thomas Love Peacock List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Non-Fiction The Four Ages of Poetry Recollections of Childhood: The Abbey House Memoirs of Shelley The Last Day of Windsor Forest Prospectus: Classical Education The Biography Thomas Love Peacock by Richard Garnett Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

• Author : Isabel Savory
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :1903
• Total pages :352
• ISBN : 9781465545060

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• Author : Rāḥēl Ḥaḵlîlî
• Publisher :Unknown
• Release Date :2009
• Total pages :317
• ISBN : 9789004167544

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Summary : This publication is engaged in issues, trends, and themes depicted on mosaic pavements discovered in Israel, the Gaza Strip and Petra (the provinces of ancient Palaestina Prima, Secunda and Tertia) with comparable floors in Jordan (Arabia). The majority of the mosaic pavements discussed in this study are dated to the 4th-8th centuries CE. Mosaic pavements were the normal medium for decorating the floors of synagogues, churches, monasteries, and chapels, as well as public and private buildings. Inscriptions found on many of the pavements commemorate the donors, refer to the artists, and sometimes date the mosaics. The ornamentation of the mosaics in this region is remarkable, rich, and varied in its themes and provides many insights into the contemporary artistic and social cultures.