Arab Society in the Time of The Thousand and One Nights
Автор: Edward William Lane
Год издания: 0000
Elaborate, explanatory notes from the author's 1859 translation of the Arabian Nights comprise a virtual encyclopedia of Middle Eastern life. Intriguing account of Islamic society as it existed during the Middle Ages considers importance of religion, literature, festivals, education, slavery, role of women in society, and rituals observed for the dead.
Россия: экономика и общество. Тексты и упражнения / Russia: Economics and Society. Texts and Exercises
Автор: Алла Родимкина
Год издания:
Для англоговорящих учащихся, владеющих русским языком в объеме I–II сертификационного уровня (В1–В2). 16 текстов из современной российской периодики, интересных с точки зрения языка и страноведения. Тексты адаптированы и снабжены русско-английским словарем, упражнениями и заданиями для развития навыков устной и письменной речи. Ключи. Материалы могут использоваться для лексической, грамматической работы, на занятиях по переводу, в учебных дискуссиях и играх.
A Joust of Knights
Автор: Морган Райс
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In A JOUST OF KNIGHTS, Thorgrin and his brothers follow Guwayne’s trail at sea, pursuing him to the Isle of Light. But as they reach the ravaged isle and the dying Ragon, all may be just too late. Darius finds himself brought to the Empire capital, and to the greatest arena of them all. He is trained by a mysterious man who is determined to forge him into a warrior, and to help him survive the impossible. But the capital arena is unlike anything Darius has seen, and its formidable foes may be too intense for even he to conquer. Gwendolyn is pulled into the heart of the family dynamics of the royal court of the Ridge, as the King and Queen beg her for a favor. On a quest to unearth secrets that can change the very future of the Ridge and save Thorgrin and Guwayne, Gwen is shocked by what she discovers as she digs too deep. Erec and Alistair’s bonds deepen as they sail further upriver, into the heart of the Empire, determined to find Volusia and save Gwendolyn – while Godfrey and his crew wreak havoc within Volusia, determined to avenge their friends. And Volusia herself learns what it means to rule the Empire, as she finds her precarious capital embattled from all sides. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A JOUST OF KNIGHTS is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.
The history of the Royal society of London for the improving of natural knowledge
Автор: Thomas Sprat
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Полный вариант заголовка: «The history of the Royal society of London for the improving of natural knowledge / By Tho. Sprat».
The effects of property upon society and government investigated
Автор: Charles Patton
Год издания:
Полный вариант заголовка: «The effects of property upon society and government investigated : containing illustration of the influence of property on mental energy, national character, manners, government, and civilazation : to which is added an historical review of the monarchy and republic of Rome, upon the principles derived from the effects of property / by Charles Patton ; historical review by Robert Patton».
The third report of the Committee of the society for the improvement of prison discipline and for the reformation of juvenile offenders
Автор: Группа авторов
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Полный вариант заголовка: «The third report of the Committee of the society for the improvement of prison discipline and for the reformation of juvenile offenders : 1821 : with an appendix».