Unisciti a noi in un viaggio nel mondo dei libri!
Aggiungi questo libro allo scaffale
Grey
Scrivi un nuovo commento Default profile 50px
Grey
Iscriviti per leggere l'intero libro o leggi le prime pagine gratuitamente!
All characters reduced
The River-Names of Europe - cover

The River-Names of Europe

Robert Ferguson

Casa editrice: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinossi

In "The River-Names of Europe," Robert Ferguson embarks on a profound exploration of the etymology and cultural significance of European river names. This meticulously researched work intertwines linguistics, geography, and history, presenting river names as vital narratives of human civilization. Employing a lyrical, yet scholarly style, Ferguson invites readers to consider how these names reveal the interconnectedness of landscapes and societies, reflecting historical movements and cultural exchanges that have shaped Europe over centuries. The book is steeped in the rich tradition of toponymic studies, offering unique insights into how rivers have not only inspired names but also influenced the very fabric of European identity. Robert Ferguson, a renowned linguist and historian, has dedicated much of his scholarly career to the study of language and its interaction with culture. His passion for etymology and geography is deeply rooted in his academic background and personal travels through Europe, where he developed a keen interest in how place-names encapsulate the stories of their landscapes. Ferguson's ability to weave complex linguistic concepts into an engaging narrative demonstrates his commitment to making scholarly work accessible to a broader audience. "The River-Names of Europe" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the interplay between language and geography, offering a fresh perspective on the significance of place-names in shaping cultural heritage. Scholars, students, and armchair adventurers alike will find Ferguson's keen insights and eloquent prose illuminating, making this book an invaluable addition to the library of anyone passionate about European history and linguistics.
Disponibile da: 16/09/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 89 pagine.

Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

  • Art Practice and Philosophy of Psychotherapy with James Hillman - cover

    Art Practice and Philosophy of...

    James Hillman

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    James Hillman is the father of Archetypal Psychology. This rare program focuses on Art, Practice and Philosophy of Psychotherapy with James Hillman. 
    "We are going back to basics, bypassing as best we can the contemporary flood of therapeutic theories and techniques. Psychotherapy rests upon neither a couch, nor an armchair, nor a stack of texts—but on a simple three-legged stool. 
    First the skills that come from practical engagement with the psyche. Second, the art of soul-making and its parallel with other arts. Third, a supportive philosophy." 
    This in depth, weekend program recorded with James Hillman in rare form, captures the depth, soul and clarity of the brilliant psychotheorist. 
    This program is a must for the person that is into Jungian Psychology. It is also a rare opportunity to discover and introduce yourself to the timeless wisdom of one of the great thinkers in the modern times. Oh, and there is a lot of laughter along with the learning. Enjoy!
    Mostra libro
  • On Your Terms - Gender Transition Redefined for Adults - cover

    On Your Terms - Gender...

    Dr. Natalia P Zhikhareva

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Can I tell you something? It’s possible to live dysphoria free. To be seen. To no longer feel afraid. To look in the mirror and feel alive, free, confident…and not 20 years from now! 
    This book will help to empower you to own who you are, even if you feel afraid. To reclaim yourself. To own your identity unapologetically. To heal and to grow. 
    This book will help you learn and understand:What is gender dysphoria, what is gender identity, the main ways gender dysphoria manifests, the unpredictable nature of dysphoria, and the effects of dysphoria on your life.Learn how to break the cycle of negative self-talk by reframing the stories you tell yourself, from "fear is a sign I will fail," to "my partner won't let me transition,"and many others.Shift your perspective as I share the key factors you must consider taken from my 17+ years of working solely with transgender and nonbinary adults such as: how to trust yourself, how to be more confident, how to work through shame and guilt, and other important factors to aid you in your gender evolution!Take powerful steps to own who you are, whether you decide to go through a gender transition or not. Steps such as: setting boundaries, learning how to stop apologizing for who you are, owning your life script, and many more!
    Mostra libro
  • 1980 Nomination Acceptance Address - cover

    1980 Nomination Acceptance Address

    Ronald Reagan

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Cover Art Photo: Ronald Reagan giving his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan. July 17, 1980. 
    In his acceptance speech, Reagan envisioned “a new consensus with all those across the land who share a community of values embodied in these words: family, work, neighborhood, peace and freedom.” Reagan’s acceptance focuses on “three grave threats to our very existence, any one of which could destroy us. We face a disintegrating economy, a weakened defense and an energy policy based on the sharing of scarcity.” 
    Reagan places responsibility on the “Democratic party leadership-in the White House and in Congress-for this unprecedented calamity which has befallen us.” He says his first act will be “to impose an immediate and thorough freeze on federal hiring” and “to conduct a detailed review of every department, bureau and agency that lives by federal appropriation.” Reagan calls for “a 30 percent reduction in income tax rates over a period of three years” and reminds us that “every major tax cut in this century has strengthened the economy, generated renewed productivity and ended up yielding new revenues for the government”. 
    On the issue of national defense, Reagan asserts that we “know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted.” While calling for a strong military, Reagan reiterates his long-held belief that government is too big and the “time is now to limit federal spending; to insist on a stable monetary reform and to free ourselves from imported oil.” 
    Search online for “Ronald Reagan major speeches” to see both a text version and a video version of this speech. Audio recording courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. AspenLeafMedia.com
    Mostra libro
  • Omoiyari - cover

    Omoiyari

    Amadeus Sorensen

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Omoiyari is the philosophy of selfless compassion.This is the audiobook to help you see the beauty in omoiyari and bring harmony into your own life. All simply by bringing happiness into the lives of others. Understanding the foundations of omoiyari will give an even greater sense of embodiment and appreciation. From the main branch omoi and kirei to omakase, this book breaks down the principles of omoiyari to boost your comprehension and in turn your attainment.Have a listen and see if you can bring omoiyari into your life, and make your own happiness.
    Mostra libro
  • Military Gazette Box Set - A fascinating foray into British Military history A full-cast audio - cover

    Military Gazette Box Set - A...

    Mr Punch

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A fascinating foray into British military history in two volumes, told entirely in the words of those who were there, as we join the men and women who took part. 
      
    The ARMY Gazette 
    From the Roman invasion of Britain to the retreat from Dunkirk, from the horrors of Culloden to the courage of Rourke’s Drift, we hear first-hand the stories behind the triumphs and tragedies that make up the history of the British Army.  
      
    The NAVY Gazette 
    Experience the reality of life in the British Navy as we sail from the Viking invasion of Anglo Saxon England to a young sailor’s grief at the death of Lord Nelson, from the Spanish Armada to the Battle of Jutland and from organised press gangs to murderous mutinies.  
      
    Performed by an outstanding company of award-winning actors including Dame Eileen Atkins, Cheryl Campbell, Nigel Davenport, Alex Jennings, Richard Johnson OBE, Hugh Laurie CBE, Michael Maloney, Geoffrey Palmer OBE, Michael Pennington, Prunella Scales CBE, Samuel West, John Wood CBE & full supporting cast. 
        
    Also available as part of The Gazettes Box Set, a six-volume edition (Military, Sport & Travel) creating a vivid portrait of British life through the centuries. 
      
    It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling. Independent on Sunday 
      
    An extraordinary series... deserves a medal. The readers are all excellent and many of them distinguished. The Spectator 
      
    From the same stable that produced The Chronicle, my favourite audio this year, I've just listened equally spellbound to a compilation of travellers' tales at home. The Guardian 
      
    ©2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd. (P)2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd
    Mostra libro
  • Hidden Portraits - Six Women Who Shaped Picasso's Life - cover

    Hidden Portraits - Six Women Who...

    Sue Roe

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    From the New York Times best-selling author of The Private Lives of the Impressionists comes the first account of the women who loved Picasso―and who shaped his work far more than previously acknowledged. 
     
    Fernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Thérèse Walter, Dora Maar, Françoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque. These six extraordinary women shared Pablo Picasso’s life and were instrumental in his career, yet they have long been dismissed as simply passive models or muses. 
     
    In Hidden Portraits, acclaimed author Sue Roe reveals that their lives were―without exception―remarkable. They each pursued their own ambitions in dance, writing, painting, and more. All six overcame significant challenges, including Picasso’s subterfuges and betrayals as well as the wider social turbulence of their time. In bringing them to vivid life, Roe traces the extent to which each influenced Picasso’s work, from his sketches to masterpieces like Guernica. Spanning seventy years, from bohemian early-twentieth-century Montmartre to the glittering Riviera in the 1920s, and from Paris under Nazi occupation to Picasso’s death, and beyond, Hidden Portraits reclaims a set of brilliant women and in the process rewrites a vital chapter in the history of modern art.
    Mostra libro