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The Scarecrow Press | August 28, 2009 | PDF | ISBN: 0810869268 | 332 pages | 2.5mb MUSICOLOGISTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WRITE dispassionately about their subjects, but this does not always appen. Of course we write about the composers we select because we feel passionately about them, and I have certainly done that in the past with Haydn, Mozart, and Berg. Schubert, though, can have a mysterious effect on those who play or listen to his music, whether professionals or amateurs, taking us far beyond the normal response of excitement or love one may have for a composer’s works. ... Ebook description

Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 160413111X | 144 pages | PDF | 6,2 MB Native American religions consist of a set of basic attitudes that relate people to their natural surroundings. Ceremonies that include stories, songs, chants, magic formulas, and prayers are intended to help the faithful focus on the essential, yet often ignored, things in life, such as the forces of nature, natural resources, and birth and death. ... Ebook description

Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 1604131063 | 144 pages | PDF | 4,1 MB "Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition" traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent attempts at reconciliation. ... Ebook description

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications 2009-05 | 117 Pages | ISBN: 1604130172 | PDF | 3.8 MB Thousands of years ago, people looked at the sky in wonder, fascinated by the motions of a few wandering 'stars'. Nobody understood where these wandering objects - now named Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - came from, why they moved, or what drove their motions through the sky. Today, people know these objects are planets, but the quest to reach this understanding took thousands of years, and the consequences were profound. ... Ebook description

Chelsea House Publications | English | 2009-05-30 | ISBN: 1604131098 | 144 pages | PDF | 5,2 MB With a growing awareness of the presence of Islamic societies around the world and the varying Islamic religious bodies that play such a key role, Islam has emerged in the forefront of today's religious discussions. "Islam, Fourth Edition" dispels many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this major world religion, providing readers with an up-to-date understanding of the relationship between religion and politics in today's society. ... Ebook description

Dodo Press | English | 2008-03-07 | ISBN: 140654616X | 480 pages | PDF | 1,7 MB Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) was a United States Navy officer, geostrategist, and educator. His ideas on the importance of sea power influenced navies around the world, and helped prompt naval buildups before World War I. Despite his success in the Navy, his skills in actual command of a ship were not exemplary, and a number of vessels under his command were involved in collisions. ... Ebook description

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing 2010 | 370 Pages | ISBN: 1602397252 | PDF | 29 MB Dear Reader: We work for the Soldier. To make the Army Strong… we make Soldiers Strong. Our mission, in its broadest terms, is to equip and sustain the world’s most capable, powerful, and respected Army. Our top priority is to provide Warfighters with the decisive edge. This handbook describes how we are accomplishing our mission. ... Ebook description