Bøger af James Turner

As the Infernal Regime prepares to slay Thermidor and purge Baal, the Arch-traitor, Light bringer Nolous gives disgraced Infernal Knight Balthazar the chance to reclaim his place as Hell's foremost warrior by leading the attack, but his agenda is far more sinister... and things are not what they seem.

Until about 1820, even learned Americans showed little interest in non-European religions-a subject that had fascinated their counterparts in Europe since the end of the seventeenth century. Fostered especially by learned Protestant ministers, this new discipline focused on canonical texts-the "bibles"-of other great world religions.

Originally published in 1942, this book contains four poems on the different seasons by James Turner. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English poetry and the works of Turner.

A prehistory of today's humanities, from ancient Greece to the early twentieth centuryMany today do not recognize the word, but "e;philology"e; was for centuries nearly synonymous with humanistic intellectual life, encompassing not only the study of Greek and Roman literature and the Bible but also all other studies of language and literature, as well as history, culture, art, and more. In short, philology was the queen of the human sciences. How did it become little more than an archaic word?In Philology, the first history of Western humanistic learning as a connected whole ever published in English, James Turner tells the fascinating, forgotten story of how the study of languages and texts led to the modern humanities and the modern university. The humanities today face a crisis of relevance, if not of meaning and purpose. Understanding their common origins-and what they still share-has never been more urgent.

Memoirs Of His Own Life And Times, 1632-1670 is a book written by James Turner and published in 1829. The book is a personal account of Turner's life and experiences during the years 1632 to 1670. Turner was a prominent figure in the political and social circles of his time, and his memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the tumultuous events of the era, including the English Civil War and the Restoration of the monarchy.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period of Turner's life. The first chapter describes his childhood and education, while subsequent chapters cover his experiences as a soldier, a courtier, and a politician. Turner's account is candid and often humorous, and he provides vivid descriptions of the people and places he encountered during his life.Throughout the book, Turner reflects on the major historical events of his time and offers his own opinions and insights. He also includes anecdotes and stories about his interactions with famous figures such as Oliver Cromwell and Charles II.Memoirs Of His Own Life And Times, 1632-1670 is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the events of the seventeenth century. It is also an engaging and entertaining read, filled with colorful characters and lively anecdotes.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.

Originally published in 1945, this book contains twenty elegies written by James Turner. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English poetry and the works of Turner.

Higher education and university-based research rank among the main forces shaping our world. Focusing on knowledge rather than institutions, this work offers an insight into how higher learning took its present form and the direction in which it is headed.

Originally published in 1947, this book contains the text of James Turner's poem 'The Hollow Vale'. The poem describes a mystical journey taken by the author towards the hollow vale of the title. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English poetry or the works of Turner.

Emperor Zoz of Io has retired, leaving his slacker son Zing in charge of the Ion Empire. After initiating sweeping social reforms to impress his friend, Moxy Comet, Zing upsets the army by cutting the military budget to pay for them. Can one slacker prince get up off his butt long enough to save the galaxy?

The Global Forest Products Model (GFPM) is a dynamic economic equilibrium model that is used to predict production, consumption, trade, and prices of 14 major forest products in 180 interacting countries. This book provides an introduction to this computer model. It documents the methods, data, and computer software of the model.