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Revised and expanded, this book considers recent work on the life and music of this leading English composer. Day presents Vaughan Williams as a part of the great post-Romantic reactionary movement in the company of composers such as Debussy and Stravinsky. The author also demonstrates that the circumstances of Vaughan Williams' life are reflected in his wide-ranging, powerful, and intense music.

First published in 1866, this treatise on railway construction covers the practical aspects of excavation, embankment, track laying, and more. With clear explanations and numerous diagrams, this book will appeal to students and practitioners of civil engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Aristotle's History of Athenian Democracy is a scholarly work published by the University of California Publications in History, V73. The book is authored by James Day, who is a renowned historian and expert in ancient Greek history. The book is a comprehensive study of Aristotle's work on Athenian democracy, which is considered one of the most important sources of information on the subject.The book provides a detailed analysis of Aristotle's work, examining its historical context, its significance, and its influence on subsequent scholarship. The author explores the key themes and ideas that Aristotle presents in his work, including the nature of democracy, the role of citizens, and the importance of law and justice.The book also delves into the political and social context of ancient Athens, providing readers with a rich understanding of the historical and cultural factors that shaped Athenian democracy. The author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including Aristotle's own writings, to provide a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of this complex topic.Overall, Aristotle's History of Athenian Democracy is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history, philosophy, and politics. It offers a thorough and insightful examination of one of the most important works of ancient political theory, and sheds new light on the nature and significance of Athenian democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

When Amy's dad brings home Kemo, a Husky puppy, Amy knows immediately that they are going to be best friends. What Amy doesn't realize, however, is that Kemo's friendship and love will help her as she navigates the wondrous and treacherous world of growing up - with its stupid cousins, mean old neighbors, magic hugging trees, incomprehensible math problems and the grief that accompanies the inevitable loss of loved ones.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""A Practical Treatise On The Construction And Formation Of Railways"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Day in 1848. This book provides readers with detailed information on the construction and formation of railways, including the most approved systems of excavating, haulage, embanking, and permanent waylaying. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic related to railway construction. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of railways and their importance in modern transportation. The following chapters delve into the various aspects of railway construction, including the selection of the best route, the excavation of the land, and the formation of embankments. The book also covers the laying of permanent way, which includes the construction of the track, the placement of sleepers, and the installation of rails. The author discusses the different types of rails and sleepers available, as well as the most efficient methods for laying them. Throughout the book, the author provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the various concepts and techniques discussed. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of terms related to railway construction, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced railway engineers and builders. Overall, ""A Practical Treatise On The Construction And Formation Of Railways"" is a comprehensive guidebook that provides readers with a wealth of information on the construction of railways. It is an essential resource for anyone involved in the planning, design, or construction of railways, as well as those interested in the history and development of this important mode of transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Realms of Shannon Heroes Book One is a group of short stories. It takes place in the Kingdom of Shannon with in the Six Providences of north, south, east, west, demon and faerie. In this book of short stories heroes act to protect their loved one's as well as the Kingdom of Shannon while defeating thieves, killers, monsters, mystic's and demons.Realms of Shannon: Heroes Book One is a prequel to the Mystic Vengeance series. The reader will gain new insight into the individual's who fight in Zandu War. Here, you will meet heroes of the past and future in world of sword and sorcery.

How did a peddler of phony degrees who claimed to be a world famous bishop build a network of contacts that led to the assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK? Beyond that central question, what does this foray into the bizarre and esoteric say about our current state of religion and democracy? Through the life and world of Earl Anglin James, we explore the deep inner workings of religion and intelligence, revealing connections and relationships that were established long before Dallas, 1963, and have defined our destiny as a nation.

En antologi om ‘busteaktionen’ og det vi taler om, når vi taler om denBidragsydere: Afroinstitutionen, Amalie Skovmøller, Annarosa Krøyer Holm, Carsten Juhl, Edin Hajdarpašić, Elizabeth Löwe Hunter, Farhiya Khalid, Frida Sandström, Jakob Jakobsen, James Day, Jeppe Wedel-Brandt, Jonas Eika, Kirstine Mose, Maja Kjems Henssel, Mikas Lang, Mathias Danbolt, Mikkel Bolt, Nermin Duraković, Virgin Islands Studies Collective

This is an abridged, paperback edition of Peter le Huray and James Day's invaluable anthology of writings concerned with the role of music in eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century aesthetics. This volume retains all the most important and significant items from the original hardcover edition.