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The Roman Missal [1962]


Pope John XXIII - 1937
    The liturgy of the 1962 Daily Missal is better known as the Tridentine Mass , Traditional Latin Rite or Traditional Roman Rite and since 2007 as the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite .With its splendid texts and ceremonies that orient both priest and people entirely to the worship of God, this form of the sacred liturgy has fostered a living faith that has produced numerous saints and inspired countless artists, writers and thinkers to create much of what we now know as Western culture. Thanks to Pope Benedict XVI s Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum in 2007, this form of the liturgy is now being celebrated more regularly and freely.

The Pentateuch and Haftorahs: Hebrew Text English Translation and Commentary


Joseph H. Hertz - 1937
    They aim at the elucidation of the Text and the exposition of the spiritual and ethical teachings of the Torah. A vast literature has been sifted, apart from the standard Jewish and non-Jewish commentaries and illuminating extracts which are included in the notes.While reproducing all the advantages that made the original edition successful, the Soncino edition incorporates two new and interesting features which greatly enhance its value and utility. In place of the Revised Version which was originally adopted as the Translation, the American Jewish Version has been substituted. This translation has been universally accepted as conforming more faithfully to traditional Jewish interpretation. Secondly, the work has been carefully planned so as to occupy a single volume only in place of the original five.This copyright Edition, published under the authority of the Trustees of the late Dr J H Hertz, accordingly presents in one light and compact volume over 1,000 comprehensive pages of Hebrew Text, English Translation and Illuminating Notes".

English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations


C. Willett Cunnington - 1937
    The growing prosperity of the merchant class meant an ever-larger number of women for whom "dress" was a principal function in life, while the increasing availability of lower-priced ready-made garments enabled women of moderate means to purchase the fashions of the day. In addition, the development of the railways spurred the spread of new goods, while the removal of the tax on papers in 1854 produced an abundance of fashion magazines at cheap prices, bringing news of the latest styles to the multitudes.The magnificent array of ladies' fashions that characterized the century are on display in this remarkably complete decade-by-decade overview. Drawing almost exclusively on contemporary sources — fashion magazines, newspapers, rare period photographs, memoirs, Victorian novels, periodicals, and other publications, as well as firsthand observation of actual garments — the author describes and explains the couture that evolved in response to changing social conditions, technological innovations, and cultural developments.Over 1,100 line and tone drawings and photographs depict hundreds of outfits ranging from lovely morning dresses and starkly attractive riding outfits to elegant carriage costumes, opulent evening dresses, and exquisite bridal gowns. Full-page plates also depict period millinery, footwear, underclothing, and other apparel, while three useful glossaries provide descriptions of materials, definitions of technical terms, and more.Museum curators, vintage clothes collectors, and fashion historians will find this carefully researched and well-written book an indispensable tool for dating, identifying, and authenticating vintage clothing. Not only are styles described and illustrated in detail for each year; all the small details of construction by which specimens can be dated are given wherever possible. Moreover, designers, illustrators, and fashion enthusiasts will be delighted by the superbly detailed illustrations, which painstakingly document the fashionable finery of the Victorian era.

Annals XIII-XVI


Tacitus - 1937
    He became an orator, married in 77 a daughter of Julius Agricola before Agricola went to Britain, was quaestor in 81 or 82, a senator under the Flavian emperors, and a praetor in 88. After four years' absence he experienced the terrors of Emperor Domitian's last years and turned to historical writing. He was a consul in 97. Close friend of the younger Pliny, with him he successfully prosecuted Marius Priscus.Works: (i) "Life and Character of Agricola, " written in 97-98, specially interesting because of Agricola's career in Britain. (ii) "Germania" (98-99), an equally important description of the geography, anthropology, products, institutions, and social life and the tribes of the Germans as known to the Romans. (iii) "Dialogue on Oratory" ("Dialogus"), of unknown date; a lively conversation about the decline of oratory and education. (iv) "Histories" (probably issued in parts from 105 onwards), a great work originally consisting of at least twelve books covering the period 69-96 CE, but only Books I-IV and part of Book V survive, dealing in detail with the dramatic years 69-70. (v) "Annals, " Tacitus's other great work, originally covering the period 14-68 CE (Emperors Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius, Nero) and published between 115 and about 120. Of sixteen books at least, there survive Books I-IV (covering the years 14-28); a bit of Book V and all Book VI (31-37); part of Book XI (from 47); Books XII-XV and part of Book XVI (to 66).Tacitus is renowned for his development of a pregnant concise style, character study, and psychological analysis, and for the often terrible story which he brilliantly tells. As a historian of the early Roman empire he is paramount.The Loeb Classical Library edition of Tacitus is in five volumes.

The Book of Church Order of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church


Orthodox Presbyterian Church - 1937
    The Book of Church Order of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church Containing the Standards of Government, Discipline, and Worship Together with Suggested Forms for Use in Connection with the Book of Discipline and Particular Services and The Recommended Curriculum for Ministerial Preparation

The Pronunciation of English


Daniel Jones - 1937
    It is the standard work on English phonetics. The Pronunciation of English was written originally as a detailed description of the phonetics of English, presented from the point of view of the native English-speaking student. Since the book provided key information needed by foreign students, it soon established itself as a standard textbook in universities where English was spoken as a foreign language. Most of the book is devoted to a descriptive account of English pronunciation. This is followed by illustrative texts in phonetic transcription of Received Pronunciation and several regional varieties, Scottish and American pronunciation and reconstructions of Shakespearian and Chaucerian speech.

The 101 Ranch


Ellsworth Collings - 1937
    It featured such headliners as Bill Pickett, the African-American inventor of bulldogging, and the future Hollywood film stars Tom Mix, Buck Jones, and Hoot Gibson. What was not so well known abroad was that the show stemmed from a real, working ranch that rivaled the fabled XIT Ranch in the folklore of the West.

How to Write and Sell Film Stories


Frances Marion - 1937
    The most renowned screenwriter of the 20th century, Frances Marion, credited with 300 scripts and 130+ produced films, and the first female Academy Award recipient for The Big House in 1930, shares her expertise in writing free lance [sic] stories for the big screen.

The Gospel Of Peace Of Jesus Christ


Edmond Bordeaux Szekely - 1937
    It brings us face to face with a holistic Jesus, with a Zen like simplicity that leaves you with calmness and tranquility of mind. First published in 1936, this book is a translation of The Gospel of Peace of Jesus Christ, recorded in Aramaic by Jesus' disciple, John.

The Betty Book: Excursions Into the World of Other-Consciousness


Stewart Edward White - 1937
    The Betty Book was the first book written by White chronicling the mediumship of his wife Betty and their explorations of the inner dimensions of life. It explains how Betty first discovered her mediumistic abilities, how she refined her technique, and what this research came to mean.

Oxford Companion to Classical Literature


Henry Paul Harvey - 1937
    This book is a convenient guide to the important names and facts of classical antquity for today's reader. Over 95 articles explain the multiple elements of classical literature, give some account of the principal authors and their subjects, and describe important mythological figures.

The American Book of Days


Stephen G. Christianson - 1937
    For each of the 366 days of the year (including February 29th), several substantial essays explore significant events through their anniversaries or through the birthdays of the individuals involved. Religious and secular holidays are included, but this book goes far beyond recording the well-known history of celebrations and festivals. Here the reader will find in-depth treatments of a wide variety of events of military, scientific, ethnic, political, or cultural significance. This completely updated and revised Fourth Edition of The American Book of Days expands the coverage of American history by substantially increasing the number of articles that were published in the 1978 Third Edition. The new essays serve a dual purpose: They keep the reader informed of the most important events in American history during the past years, and they apprise the student or researcher of significant developments that occurred prior to 1978 but were not included in the Third Edition, such as the life of Malcolm X.