Robert Schneider
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Shylock, the Roman explains Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in light of the Renaissance ethos of ancient Roman honor and the tradition of ancient Rome's festive comedy. This close reading of The Merchant of Venice illuminates Shakespearean comedy generally and provides a basis for understanding the logic of Shakespeare's artistry as a dramatist.
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English
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The story of Elias Alder, a 19th Century German peasant who could not read music, but could hear and could imitate every sound in the world. He learned to play the organ and his concert--to which he arrived barefoot--was a sensation. Too gifted for his station, he committed suicide by not sleeping.
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The term "resentment" has dominated US news analysis since November 2016. Despite its increased use, this word seems to defy easy categorization. Does "resentment" describe many interlocking sentiments, or is it just another way of saying "anger"? Does it suggest an irrational grievance, as opposed to a legitimate callout of injustice? Does it imply political leanings, or is it nonpartisan by nature?
In The Return of Resentment, Robert A. Schneider...
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Wiley
Pub. Date
2008
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English
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If you're in charge of database administration, developing database software, or looking for database solutions for your company, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies can help you get a handle on this extremely popular relational database management system. Here you'll find what's new in the latest version; how to choose and install the right variation for your needs; how to monitor, maintain, and protect your data;...
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Geological Survey circular volume 847
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United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey
Pub. Date
1982.
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English
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The University of Chicago Press
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2023.
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English
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"The Return of Resentment charts the long history of resentment, from its emergence to its establishment as the word of the moment. The term "resentment," often casually paired with words like "hatred," "rage," or "fear," has dominated US news headlines since November 2016. Despite its increased use, this word seems to defy easy categorization. Does "resentment" describe many interlocking sentiments, or is it just another way of saying "anger"? Does...
17) Geology and water-bearing properties of the "1,400-Foot" sand in the Memphis area: a progress report
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Geological Survey circular volume 33
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United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey
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1948.
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English
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Princeton University Press
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©1995
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English
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From public executions to religious processions to political festivities, Toulouse's ceremonial life was remarkably rich in the decades prior to the French Revolution. In an engaging portrait that conveys this provincial city in all its splendor and misery, Robert Schneider explores how Toulouse's civic and community life was represented in the stagings of various ceremonies. His inquiry is based on the unpublished diaries of Pierre Barthes, a Latin...