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A comprehensive and vivid account of the action on the Mississippi River during the Civil War. číst celé

The book explores the premodern reader's perception of sacred and secular realms, presenting them not as opposites but as interconnected aspects of double judgment. Newman delves into the complexities of how these two domains influenced understanding and interpretation, offering insights into the cultural and philosophical frameworks of the time. This nuanced perspective challenges contemporary views and enriches the discourse on the interplay between faith and reason.

FOUR GIRLS. FOUR DIRECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE. The earth is gasping for breath; its only hope is the sacred Codes of Nature. But they've been stolen--snatched by a giant raven during a raging storm. SOPHIA ROSE, Guardian of Mother Earth, has summoned MAIA from the North to lead FALCON, AVA, and YUE, on a quest to find the Codes and save the planet. But the odds are against the young rescuers. Time is running out: the bees are dying, the oceans are filled with plastic--and a dark energy lurks in the shadows, threatening their search. Powered by the elements of earth, air, fire and water, messages from mystical dreamcatchers, guidance from the ancestors, and wisdom from the land--this fierce sisterhood must rely on courage, mythic horses, and each other if they are to succeed. Ultimately, their epic adventure takes them on a daring journey into a deeper understanding of their own unique place in the universe. The Dreamcatcher Codes builds bridges, unity, and hope, and illuminates two critical issues of our time: climate change and girls claiming their voices and vital place in the world.

The narrative traces Barbara Newman's family history, beginning with early Virginia colonists over three centuries ago and their descendants' involvement in the Civil War. It highlights the family's journey through significant historical events, including the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties, the hardships of the Great Depression, and their sacrifices during World War II and the Korean Conflict. This rich tapestry of personal and historical experiences offers insights into the resilience and evolution of a Virginia family across generations.

The only in-depth study of the relationship between the Union Navy and African Americans during the Civil War.

Barbara Newman explores the enduring myth of the separable heart in the Middle Ages, examining its implications from lovers exchanging hearts to mystics connecting with Jesus. She questions the unique traits that allowed saints and demoniacs to read minds and why mothers dying in childbirth were buried in unconsecrated ground. These diverse phenomena reveal a medieval conception of personhood that contrasts sharply with modern individuality. Newman posits that the medieval self was more permeable, allowing for spiritual and interpersonal penetration. She introduces the concept of coinherence, expressed in the intimate formula "I in you and you in me," and analyzes self-exchange in five relational contexts: charismatic teachers and students, mind-reading saints and penitents, lovers, pregnant mothers, and those experiencing demonic obsession. Her conclusion discusses the broader implications of this personhood, drawing on cultural history, literary criticism, anthropology, psychology, and ethics. The Permeable Self provides medievalists with fresh insights into the dynamics of pedagogy, the influence of courtly romance on hagiography, and the positive associations of pregnancy. Newman connects the medieval idea of coinherence to contemporary phenomena such as telepathy, heart transplant relationships, psychoanalytic transference, and the links between demonic possession and obsessive-compulsive disorder, affirming her status as

Ein wunderschönes Buch, das Kinder in die zauberhafte Welt des Balletts eintauchen lässt. Fünf der beliebtesten klassischen Ballette werden hier vorgestellt: Dornröschen, Der Nussknacker, Schwanensee, Coppélia und Giselle. Die Handlung jedes Stücks wird märchenhaft nacherzählt und ist mit liebevollen Zeichnungen aufwendig illustriert. Tolle Farbfotos von Aufführungen berühmter Ensembles zeigen verschiedene Grundschritte und helfen, die klassischen Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten der Gebärdensprache der Tänzer zu verstehen. Dazu gibt es viele Hintergrundinformationen zu Musik, Kostümen und Ballettgeschichte. Im Anhang erklärt ein ausführliches Glossar wichtige Fachbegriffe aus der Welt des Balletts.

Barbara Newmans Monographie über Hildegard von Bingen, eine talentierte Äbtissin des 12. Jahrhunderts, beleuchtet ihre Rolle als Theologin und ihre Bedeutung für das Weibliche in der Göttlichkeit. Sie fasst verschiedene Forschungsansätze zusammen und zeigt, wie Hildegard von unterschiedlichen Bewegungen und Disziplinen wiederentdeckt wird.

Nauka patrzenia na zjawiska rozwojowe z perspektywy różnych teorii to przygoda i wyzwanie. Podręcznik uczy otwartości umysłu, refleksji oraz umiejętności dystansowania się od prostych wyjaśnień. Autorzy kompleksowo omawiają teorie dotyczące roli czynników biologicznych, takich jak teorie ewolucyjna, psychoanalityczna i poznawcza, a także teorie akcentujące wpływ czynników środowiskowych, w tym teorie uczenia się, ról społecznych, rozwoju w biegu życia oraz sprawiedliwości społecznej. Dodatkowo, omawiają teorie podkreślające interakcję między jednostką a środowiskiem, takie jak psychospołeczna, kulturowo-historyczna, bioekologiczna oraz teoria systemów dynamicznych. Newmanowie porównują te teorie, pokazując ich kontekst historyczny i kulturowy, wskazując zalety i wady oraz pytając, jak zastosować wiedzę naukową w praktyce. Nie budują przekonania, że nauka jest „wiedzą oświeconą”, lecz ukazują jej kumulatywny charakter i metodologiczny rygor. Głównym celem książki jest wspieranie krytycznego myślenia i aktywnego podejścia do uczenia się.