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Catalogue
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Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association
Bibliographical record of works published by members of the Association, in v. 28- 1897-
National Union Catalog
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
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Laughing Atoms, Laughing Matter
Laughing Atoms, Laughing Matter: Lucretius' De Rerum Natura and Satire offers the first comprehensive examination of Roman epic poet Lucretius’ engagement with satire. Author T. H. M. Gellar-Goad argues that what has often been understood as an artfully persuasive exposition of Epicurean philosophy designed to convert the uninitiated is actually a mimesis of the narrator’s attempt to effect such a conversion on his internal narrative audience—a performance for the true audience of the poem, whose members take pleasure from uncovering the literary games and the intertextual engagement that the performance entails. Gellar-Goad aims to track De Rerum Natura along two paths of satire: firs...
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Toward a Typology of European Languages
The series is a platform for contributions of all kinds to this rapidly developing field. General problems are studied from the perspective of individual languages, language families, language groups, or language samples. Conclusions are the result of a deepened study of empirical data. Special emphasis is given to little-known languages, whose analysis may shed new light on long-standing problems in general linguistics.
Dictionary of Scientific Illustrations and Symbols
"An assemblage of striking and interesting scientific facts, arranged so as to be of immediate use to [those] who require a suggestive topic, a forcible analogy, a cogent symbol, or a suitable illustration. It may also be pleasant reading to busy lovers of Nature who are glad to spare half-hours from time to time in contemplating the marvels of Creation. All kindred topics are grouped together accompanied by an index of natural objects, technical terms, places, things, and creatures. "--Preface (page 3).
Alika; Odyssey of a Navy Dolphin
The lives of a young Wyoming cowboy turned Navy Mammal Handler, Brent Harris, and a delightful green-eyed southern girl, Katie Donavan, are woven together by the events in the life of a young Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Alika, in this heartwarming story-a fable of loyalty, gallantry, hope, and love. Brent, a horse trainer with a special gift, joins the Navy fresh out of high school to see the world. When a Navy notice asking for volunteers for the Navy's Marine Mammal Program (NMMP) is announced, Brent gives up a glittering career to become a mammal handler. His decision, not easily made, fulfills a long time spiritual oracle he believes has called upon him. He is assigned to Alika, a spiri...
