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1951
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology
Pierre Grimal - 1951
It is the ideal reference tool for anyone with an interest in the Classics or those seeking to explore the many allusions to its mythology that abound in later literature.
The Gregg Reference Manual: A Manual of Style, Grammar, Usage, and Formatting
William A. Sabin - 1951
The basic rules that apply to the most frequent problems are covered as thoroughly as the fine points of the problems that occur less often. The colorful examples and illustrations offer easy-to-follow models to help resolve the difficulties encountered in everyday communications from e-mail messages to formal reports. New features include: Up-to-date coverage on dealing with online source material and precautions to observe when citing electronic material New searchable index: the website accompanying the book allows the reader immediate access to definitions and information on specific topics Updated e-mail rules and expanded plagiarism coverage to meet the needs of changing technology
Lutheran Book of Prayer
Scot A. Kinnaman - 1951
- Expanded to include more content and address contemporary issues- Popular foundational product is refreshed for new readers and users- Affordable price puts resource in the price range of many- Includes prayers on a wide variety os subjects
English Grammar and Composition: Complete Course
John E. Warriner - 1951
English Usage
Chopin: Nocturnes for the Piano
Frédéric Chopin - 1951
(Oliver James, Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor's brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Stephen Rogers Peck - 1951
It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth toold age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions. The wealth of information offered by the Atlas ensures its place as a classic for the study of the human form.
The Gods of the Greeks
Karl Kerényi - 1951
The lively and highly readable narrative is complemented by an appendix of detailed references to all the original texts and a fine selection of illustrations taken from vase paintings.
Bible Workbook Vol. 1 Old Testament
Catherine B. Walker - 1951
The student learns by doing; information is given and questions are asked to test their understanding. Bible Workbook Volume 1 gives an overview and a book-by-book study of the Old Testament. Interesting, stimulating, and informative, Bible Workbooks provide an understandable and enjoyable means of personal Bible study.
How to Read Better and Faster
Norman Lewis - 1951
Some evidence of shelf wear on book cover, otherwise in good shape.
Masterpieces of World Literature
Frank N. Magill - 1951
Philosophy and fantasy, plays and poems, essays and epics -- 270 literary classics that range from The Divine Comedy and Death Comes for the Archbishop to The Aeneid and The Grapes of Wrath are summarized and analyzed in this essential reference.
Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - 1951
Color-coded maps identify things to see and do and locate places to shop and dine. Building-by-building drawings help people tour easily. Short biographies about eighteenth-century inhabitants bring colonial society alive. Information about the museums and modern lodging and dining opportunities is included.
The Guinness Book of World Records 1999
Guinness World Records - 1951
This newly revised 2000 edition contains in depth reports, incredible photographs, fascinating features, wacky record attempts, and information for hopeful record-breakers. A survey of the world's most extraordinary human achievements and natural phenomena, this astounding collection will continue to entertain millions. Including exciting new records as seen on the amazing TV series Guinness World RecordsTM: Primetime!The must-have, fun-to-read guide to every amazing fact, figure, and feat for the dawn of the new millennium!From the fastest car to the most recently discovered element, from the wonders of nature to the wild world of extreme sports, Guinness World Records is the undisputed authority for every record that's worth knowing--fastest, tallest, smallest, most expensive--with photos to back them up!Read about it here: The hotel that's rebuilt completely--every year: the igloo that sleeps up to 150 guests! Rush pizza delivery--in 9 hours: the New Zealand pizza parlor that airlifts pies to Antarctica! Space--the final resting place: the mass funeral that launched the ashes of Timothy Leary and Gene Roddenberry into orbit!The world's most popular reference book Incredible new knowledge section More sports records than ever Entertainment, medical, Internet, and crime records
A Commentary on the Book of Exodus
Umberto Cassuto - 1951
Without neglecting the scientific data provided by archaeological and philological research, he makes us conscious of the literary attributes of the Bible.Unlike the volumes dealing with the first two pericopes of Genesis, the present work does not separate the annotations from the Biblical text, but forms a continuous, unified commentary in which the Scriptural citations are interlinked with the exposition.
Queen's Quorum: A History of the Detective Crime Short Story As Revealed in the 106 Most Important Books Published in This Field Since 1845
Ellery Queen - 1951
This book written by Ellery Queen, the famous radio detective story man, is a history of the detective crime short story as revealed by the 125 most important books published on that subject since 1845.
Art of Colour and Design
Maitland E. Graves - 1951
On this neutral ground of reason the conservative and the radical artist may meet and exchange mutually helpful ideas. It demonstrates that the time arts and the space arts are built on principles of order whose aesthetic validity is based on their psychobiological and sociological origin in the fundamental pattern of human behavior. These principles retain their basic character, and effect similar results in all art forms. These principles establish the basis for universal criteria that promote a keener perception and a broader, more integrated concept of aesthetic order. --- Contents: Part 1; The Elements of Design -- Part 2: The Forms of Elemental Relationships - Harmony - Gradation - Contrast - Unity -- Part 3: Analysis of the Design Elements: Line - Direction - Texture - proportion - Value - Color: Its Nature, Causes of Color Sensation, Notation, Organization, -- Procedure in Planning a Composition - Optical Illusions of Color - Color and interior Decoration - Psychology of Color.
The Magistrates Of The Roman Republic
Marcia Patterson - 1951
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The Interpreter's Bible, 12 Vols
George Arthur Buttrick - 1951
The Interpreter's Bible, Vol 11
George Arthur Buttrick - 1951
Almost every verse is packed with preaching and teaching opportunities, and the Expositions of this volume explore them to the fullest.
Roget's Pocket Thesaurus
C.O. Sylvester Mawson - 1951
it will help you to find the words that express your ideas most exactly. It will show you how to use those words according to their precise shades of meaning.- from the coverDo You Have WORD TROUBLE ?How often do you stop short in the midst of talking or writing because you can't think of the right word? More often than you like to realize? It's embarrassing and very annoying. The idea is clear in your mind. The word with the exact shade of meaning is right on the tip of your tongue. But it stays there while you use a poor substitute, and you manage to remember it, if ever, just as you're dropping of to sleep.ROGEI'S THESAURUS will end your word troubles. Here is a treasury of synonyms and antonyms arranged according to subject. You can start with the broadest, most general idea. You will find words and phrases to express all the shades and modifications of that idea. Once you've used a thesaurus you will, with Franklin P. Adams, "bless, set store by, celebrate, commend, acclaim, appreciate" its "merit, goodness, value, worth."- from the back cover
The Penguin Dictionary of Biology
Michael Thain - 1951
Long established as the definitive single-volume source, this dictionary has sold over 200,000 copies and is extensively updated for its eleventh edition.
The Lore of the Old Testament
Joseph Gaer - 1951
The author, who is well known for his book, How Great Religions Began, has sifted thousands of legends, parables, beliefs, and romantic stories from a library familiar only to scholars.