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An indepth work on the origins of the Merlin of Arthurian legend, this book examines early texts, thirteenth century romances focusing particularly on Merlin as a character, rather than those where Merlin is a background cast member. The outline here starts with looking at the genre and the place of fantasy, moving on to consider the attitudes towards magic and magic-users in medieval times. Main works considered are Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia Regum Britanniae and Vita Merlini; the Vulgate cycle, Suite du Merlin; and finally Malory’s work. The author asserts that each portrays a different approach to Merlin but all are tied to history and to the Christian religion.
"In this book Tom Spector addresses the dilemmas of architectural practice and offers a theoretical and practical basis for an examination and transformation of the quandaries the profession now faces. The Ethical Architect is a work of theory but refers to real buildings and real-world problems. Its conclusions provide a road map for architects to address the more than 100,000 decisions that go into the design of an average-sized building.
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William Synan was born in about 1800 in County Cork, Ireland. He emigrated in about 1812 and settled in Virginia. He married Sarah Terry, daughter of Emmanuel Terry, 9 January 1821 in Louisa County, Virginia. They had six children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Virginia. Includes Blankenbaker, Brooks, Riley and related families.
This book deals with moral dilemmas and the development of ethical reasoning in two senses. First, the editor focuses on dilemmas, both real and hypothetical, which require moral judgments. The ""Heinz dilemma,"" part of Kohlberg's scoring system for level of moral development, is in some cases used as a point of departure for discussion. Problems with this particular dilemma as a scoring item are examined in detail, along with problems generated by similar dilemmas for moral reasoning in everyday life.Those who study moral reasoning and its development are in somewhat of a dilemma as they attempt to integrate information from the domains of philosophy and psychology. These essays investigat...
This volume is a comprehensive guide to the life and works of English crime writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976). The author includes a biography of Christie, including theories on her strange disappearance in 1926; plot synopses that offer capsules of Christie's stories; A-to-Z entries on characters from vicars to butlers, police sergeants to maids, each cross-referenced to the story or novel; a detailed listing of all films, television programs, radio shows, and documentaries of Christie and her works; and some sixty illustrations, including book covers, shots from movies, and stage productions.
Dilemmas are often thought to be unresolvable situations, typically having equally abhorrant alternatives. In everyday affairs however one must not only face moral dilemmas but live through them by making moral choices. This book is a study of dilemmas, choices, and the process of reasoning that goes into both. Contents: Carol Harding, "The Psychological Reality of Moral Dilemmas"; Marvin W. Berkowitz, "Four Perspectives on Moral Argumentation"; Georg Lind, "Growth and Regression in Cognitive-Moral Development of Young University Students"; Lawrence Kohlberg, "The Just Community Approach of High School Moral Education"; Larry P. Nucci, "Children's Conceptions of Morality, Societal Convention, and Religious Prescription"; Larry May, "The Moral Adequacy of Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory"; Marilyn Friedman, "Abraham, Socrates, and Heinz: Where Are the Women? Care and Context in Moral Reasoning"; Laurence Hunman, "The Emotions and the Development of Moral Awareness."
Mermaids, middle age, and murder. Riga Hayworth just wants to relax with her new husband on their Hawaiian honeymoon. But the bodies of a murdered man and a seal found on a Kauai beach pull them into an investigation and send the supernatural world into an uproar. When Riga detects traces of magic at the murder scene, she knows she can’t ignore the call. There’s necromancy afoot, and she must prepare for the battle to come. But can Riga fight the elemental forces of nature? Or will they destroy her and everyone she loves? Book four in the Riga Hayworth series of urban fantasy and paranormal mystery novels, The Elemental Detective is fun, fast-paced paranormal women’s fiction. If you’re looking for a page-turner with a complicated, 40-something heroine, scroll up and buy The Elemental Detective today!