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This spectacular guide book details most of the cultivated members of this intriguing family, from Banksia to Grevillea to Mimetes, not just the single genus Protea. The author’s expertise and lifelong passion for proteas is clear in both the text descriptions and accompanying photographs. Essential advice on cultivation, propagation, and garden uses helps readers in the pursuit of growing their own proteas, and a section on commercial cut-flower production previews a future of exciting new varieties. ... Read more

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A book of beautiful flowers
This is the only readily available book on proteas, so my review is somewhat biased because of that.Proteas are a spectacular family of flowers that might be the next big thing in the cut flower industry, and when you see them for the first time, your jaw will drop.With its many colorful photos, this book shows the reader why these flowers deserve more attention.There is a wealth of pictures in "The Protea Book", and it deserves 4 stars just for that reason.Some of the photos are out of focus, but in general, they are of high quality.I wish that this book had offered more cultural guidelines and more details about the morphological structures of a protea flower.Also, some noteworthy species are only mentioned briefly or not covered at all.Instead, the author has chosen to focus on those species that show promise for commercial cultivation. Still, this is a very interesting book for horticultural enthusiasts. If you grow proteas or are looking for some amazing ideas for cut flowers, this is definitely a good book to buy. ... Read more

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As wide and eclectic as Surrealist artist Antonin Artaud's portfolio is, it contains only one work of fiction: a reworking of Matthew Lewis' story of sexual obsession: The Monk, of 1794. Unlike traditional translations, Artaud's version simply used the text as a starting point as he discarded entire chapters and stamped his own distinctive identity on the work. Now, Artaud's version is translated into English for the first time.

With cover quotes from Jean Cocteau and Andre Breton.

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A work of transgressions.
In the preface to his rewrite of sorts, Artaud writes of the noticable boundaries that are strewn throughout Lewis' indispensable Gothic novel. The context which Artaud places these boundaries in, is in transgressions of limits, & in "The Monk" it is under the various forms that desire takes. "The external, physical, physiological liberties that the monk takes with his victim are nothing compared to the sadistic urge that drives Lewis's imagination at that point to set all the moral as well as physical barriers against the natural urges of love, in order to confront them and defeat them more effectively, in order to reach a kind of physical phosphorescence."
This is for the most part a condensed retelling of Lewis' story, with a few variations & embellishments. While Artaud's only sustained novel, the original story has so many characters & important layers to it, that there's not many additions to Lewis' version.
The story begings in Madrid, where the most revered monk, Ambrosio, is giving Mass. The vast majority of the people present are there less out of their own religious obligations than to see for themselves what everyone praises him for. Having lived inside the monastery all of his life, Ambrosio is consistently praised by the people as well as the other monks residing with him. After a turn of events, he falls from his perfection, which Artaud displays not quite as ambiguously as Lewis did. Ambrosio's initial moral stain leads him to progressively more & bigger offenses against God & leaves him with a torn conscience. This is only the basic story, there are myriad others, each of which is memorable & stays with the reader far after the book has been finished. Now praised as a pinnacle of the Gothic novel, people would do well to read this book given the recent Catholic sexual abuse scandals.
I recommend both Lewis' original & Artaud's retelling. However, the story is so complex that Artaud's version doesn't offer many differences, the few that are there, esp. the segment concerning The Bleeding Nun, are more than worthwhile. ... Read more

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Matthew J. Perry: The Man, His Times, and His Legacy chronicles the life and accomplishments of the attorney who led the struggle for desegregation in South Carolina, served as a primary legal advocate in the national civil rights movement, and became South Carolina's first African American U.S. District Court judge. In this volume, scholars of the civil rights era, fellow civil rights activists, jurists, attorneys, a governor, and an award-winning photojournalist join together to produce a multilayered biography of Matthew J. Perry. Collectively they bring to light the remarkable achievements of a man well known in his home state but sometimes obscured on the national stage by the shadows of Thurgood Marshall, J. Waties Waring, and Charles Hamilton Houston.

This volume tells the story of Perry's life, including his humble beginnings in Columbia, his service to the nation during wartime, his remarkable career as a creator of positive social change, and, finally, his achievements as a respected member of the federal judiciary. The contributors describe Perry’s courage, skills as an orator, quick legal mind, and genteel nature. They set his story in the turbulent civil–rights–era South,revealing how broad social, historical, and legal issues affected Perry’s life and shaped the trajectory of his activist and professional life. The volume underscores how Perry enabled his home state to escape from Jim Crow's clutches with much less turmoil than many of its neighbors.

Published in concert with the dedication of the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. United States Courthouse in Columbia, South Carolina, this life story portrays an esteemed juror whose grace and resiliency led South Carolina into the twentieth century. ... Read more

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The Gentleman Lawyer
This books does more than just tell you about the gentleman lawyer, Matthew J. Perry, it sets the scene for him before, during and now in South Carolina.The book puts in perspectivewhat Perry had to deal with as he fought for the rights of South Carolina's African American citizens.He is an unflappable, decisive, thorough, warm, honest human being and a civil rights attorney par excellence. It is well written, with various contributors talking about him based on their experiences. It is well documented, so that it may also be used as a reference tool.It is timely and very readable.I recommend it highly. ... Read more

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The remarkable breadth of C. S. Lewis's (1898--1963) work is nearly as legendary as the fantastical tales he so inventively crafted. A variety of themes emerge in his literary output, which spans the genres of nonfiction, fantasy, science fiction, and children's literature, but much of the scholarship examining his work focuses on religion or philosophy. Overshadowed are Lewis's views on nature and his concern for environmental stewardship, which are present in most of his work. In Narnia and the Fields of Arbol: The Environmental Vision of C. S. Lewis, authors Matthew Dickerson and David O'Hara illuminate this important yet overlooked aspect of the author's visionary work. Dickerson and O'Hara go beyond traditional theological discussions of Lewis's writing to investigate themes of sustainability, stewardship of natural resources, and humanity's relationship to wilderness. The authors examine the environmental and ecological underpinnings of Lewis's work by exploring his best-known works of fantasy, including the seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia and the three novels collectively referred to as the Space Trilogy. Taken together, these works reveal Lewis's enduring environmental concerns, and Dickerson and O'Hara offer a new understanding of his pioneering style of fiction. An avid outdoorsman, Lewis deftly combined an active imagination with a deep appreciation for the natural world. Narnia and the Fields of Arbol, the first book-length work on the subject, explores the marriage of Lewis's environmental passion with his skill as a novelist and finds the author's legacy to have as much in common with the agrarian environmentalism of Wendell Berry as it does with the fantasy of J. R. R. Tolkien. In an era of increasing concern about deforestation, climate change, and other environmental issues, Lewis's work remains as pertinent as ever. The widespread adaption of his work in film lends credence to the author's staying power as an influential voice in both fantastical fiction and environmental literature. With Narnia and the Fields of Arbol, Dickerson and O'Hara have written a timely work of scholarship that offers a fresh perspective on one of the most celebrated authors in literary history.

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New and Helpful Insights
Having only dabbled in Lewis' writings in the past, Narnia and the Fields of Arbol makes me want to reread what I've read and read more.Dickerson and Ohara cite an impressive range of writers on both ecological issues as well as authorities on C.S.Lewis.As the authors add their own analysis, I gained a deeper and more comprehensive appreciation for philosophical and theological approaches to our ecology.The authors' arguments for a valid Christian approach to the creation are well stated and convincing. ... Read more

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Macabre and melodramatic, set in haunted castles or fantastic landscapes, Gothis tales became fashionable in the late eighteenth century with the publication of Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764).Crammed with catastrophe, terror, and ghostly interventions, the novel was an immediate success, and influenced numberous followers. These include William Beckford's Vathek (1786), which alternates grotesque comedy withscenes of exotic magnificence in the story of the ruthless Caliph Vathek's journey to damnation.The Monk (1796), by Matthew Lewis, is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest, set in the sinister monastery of the Capuchins in Madrid.Frankenstein (1818, 1831) is Mary Shelley's disturbing and perennially popular tale of a young student who learns the secret of giving life to a creature made from human relics, with horrific consequences.

This collection illustrates the range and attraction of the gothic novel.Extreme and sensational, each of the four printed here is alos a powerful psychological story of isolation and monomania. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
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An extract from 'The monk'; also published with titles: 'The history of Raymond and Agnes' and 'Raymond and Agnes'.

London : printed and sold by S. Fisher; also sold by Lee and Hurst, 1798. 148p.,plates ; 12° ... Read more

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Recounts forty famous stories and prbles from Scriptures. Very young children wil find the stories both comforting and comprehensible. Using a simple one minute format the stories capture the action and the drama... ... Read more

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GREAT BIBLE STORIES FOR CHILDREN! GREAT ILLUSTRATIONS!!
I teach Sunday School and love to use this book. The stories are short and easy to understand, and I can expand a story if the attention span allows. The illustrations are wonderful!! Too bad that the book is out of print.

Children Bible Stories
Quick story format may be used to introduce children to a Bible Scripture.Good introduction for an adult Bible Study, sets the story in place. ... Read more

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The Bravo of Venice: A Romance by Matthew Gregory Lewis
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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Publisher: Theophilus Barrois; Publication date: 1807; Subjects: Illumination of books and manuscripts, English; Great Britain; Illumination of books and manuscripts, English; St. Albans Abbey; Paris, Matthew - Illustrations; Great Britain - History - To 1485 - Pictorial works; Civilization, Medieval; Art / General; History / Europe / Great Britain; Art / Techniques / Calligraphy; Art / Techniques / Calligraphy; Art / Graphic Arts; Art / Design / Book; History / Europe / Great Britain; History / Medieval; ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine), published by Regent Media on September 1, 2009. The length of the article is 766 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: So much to say: gays may ridicule him about his fascination with the Dave Matthews Band, but author and journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis loves the group's front man and is not afraid to admit it.(SPECTATOR: Viewpoint)
Author: Benoit Denizet-Lewis
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Chapters: Susie O'neill, Kieren Perkins, Alison Sheppard, Karen Pickering, Hayley Lewis, Matthew Dunn, Nick Gillingham, Trent Bray, Elli Overton, Rebecca Brown, Sarah Hardcastle, Jonathan Winter, Adam Ruckwood, Steven Dewick, Anna Simcic-Forrest, John Steel, Karen Van Wirdum, Stacey Gartrell. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 57. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Susan ("Susie") O'Neill (born August 2, 1973) is an Australian former competitive swimmer from Brisbane, Queensland, who was famously nicknamed "Madame Butterfly". She won the 200 m butterfly at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 200 m freestyle in Sydney. She trained under Scott Volkers at the Commercial Swimming Club in Brisbane. She holds the Australian womens record for the most Olympic medals (eight), with Dawn Fraser, Leisel Jones and Petria Thomas. After winning a gold and a silver medal in her first attendance at a competition at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, O'Neill never failed to win a medal at any international meet she attended, right up until her final Olympics in front of a home crowd in Australia. At the 2000 Australia Trials before the Sydney Olympics, she broke the 19-year old world record of another "Madame Butterfly: Mary T. Meagher in the women's 200m butterfly, but was beaten at the Sydney games by American Misty Hyman, in an unexpected upset; Hyman lowered her personal best by around 3% during the meet. O'Neill was educated at Lourdes Hill College in Brisbane. She is now married to Cliff Fairley and a mother of two children, Alix and William. In 2002, she was inducted into Sport Australia's Hall of Fame. O'Neill is an ambassador for the Fred Hollows Foundation. She is also ambassador for companies such as SAAB and Kellogg's, and has her own line of swimsuits that is sold in Target stores throughout Austr...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=957199 ... Read more

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It is only rarely reprinted and, indeed, it is accorded no great stature among the classics of English literature. But The Monk caused a sensation when it was first published in 1796, and its 20-year-old author, British novelist MATTHEW GREGORY LEWIS (1775–1818), earned the nickname "Monk" Lewis thanks to the outrageous success of this then-scandalous and shocking Gothic novel.Most readers today will find that the genres of horror and dark romance have since past The Monk by, but this tale of the terrors of the Spanish Inquisition—from lust and incest to scheming and murder—remains a fascinating read for fans and historians of pulp fiction. Hugely influential on writers as diverse as Victor Hugo and Jane Austen, this is an important keystone of modern popular fiction that lay readers and scholars alike will find intriguing. ... Read more

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From its first appearance in England in 1764 tocurrent day, Gothic literature has been grosslymisunderstood.Fortunately, for those who find thegenre irresistible, the classics remain deliberatedand widely read today.While there are distinctivecharacteristics of both the Gothic and Romanticstyles, certain elements intertwine the two.Thisconjugation of the two generes is best illustratedby the works of Matthew Lewis and Mary Shelley, i.e.The Monk and Frankenstein.This book is a closeexamination of said authors and their masterpieces. These literary greats illustrate how humans repressindecent, perhaps even immoral, thoughts andtendencies.It is through the submergence ofoneself in these novels that the reader is able tomomentarily escape reality and catch a glimpse ofhow the "immoral" side lives.This analysis will behelpful to those in English courses and scholarlycircles analyzing the works of Lewis or Shelley, theRomantic or Gothic genres, influences of theEnlightenment, or the Inquisition. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Matthew David Lewis IIIis an English actor, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films. Lewis was born in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Lewis has been acting since he was five years old. He started off with minor parts in television programmes, debuting in Some Kind of Life, and then went on to try out for the part of Neville Longbottom. He has portrayed Neville Longbottom in the first six Harry Potter films and is scheduled to be in the future Harry Potter films. For his role as Neville Longbottom, Lewis wears yellow and crooked false teeth, two-sizes-too-big shoes and has plastic bits placed behind his ears in order to make them stick out more. This is done to give the character a more clownish look. During the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Helena Bonham Carter, who portrays Bellatrix Lestrange, accidentally ruptured Lewis's eardrum when she stuck her wand in his ear. Lewis is also known to be a fan of the books and has read them and modeled his acting on Neville. ... Read more

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Aus Wikipedia. Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848-24 July 1883) was the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids. On 25 August 1875 he swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours. He was born at Dawley in Shropshire, one of twelve children of a Coalbrookdale doctor. He joined the merchant navy and served a three-year apprenticeship with Rathbone Brothers of Liverpool. Whilst serving as second mate on the Cunard Line ship Russia, travelling from New York to Liverpool, he attempted to rescue a man overboard by diving into the sea in the mid-Atlantic. The man was never found, but Webb's daring won him an award of £100 and the Stanhope Medal, and made him a hero of the British press. In 1873 Webb was serving as captain of the steamship Emerald when he read an account of the failed attempt by J. B. Johnson to swim the English Channel. He became inspired to try himself, and left his job to begin training, first at Lambeth Baths, then in the cold waters of the Thames and the English Channel. On 12 August 1875 he made his first cross-Channel swimming attempt, but strong winds and poor sea conditions forced him to abandon the swim. On 24 August 1875 he began a second swim by diving in from the Admiralty Pier at Dover. Backed by three chase boats and smeared in porpoise oil, he set off into the ebb tide at a steady breaststroke. Despite stings from jellyfish and strong currents off Cap Gris Nez which prevented him reaching the shore for five hours, finally, after 21 hours and 45 minutes, he landed near Calais-the first successful cross-channel swim. His zig-zag course across the Channel was over 39 miles (64 km) long. After his record swim Captain Webb basked in national and international adulation, and followed a career as a professional swimmer. He licensed his name for merchandising such as commemorative pottery, and wrote a book called The Art of Swimming. A brand...http://booksllc.net/?l=de ... Read more