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This volume offers the first comprehensive literary and philological commentary on the Lydia, in any language. At its core is a freshly edited Latin text of the poem, which systematically reconsiders the paradosis as well as earlier textual scholarship and endorses numerous improvements against current editions. Besides scrutinizing all the textual problems and adopted solutions, the commentary provides a thorough linguistic exegesis of the text as well as a wide-ranging discussion of the poem's rich intertextuality, both Latin and Greek. The Lydia's literary side is also the main focus in the introduction, which challenges the established communis opinio that views the Lydia as a dateless a...
"Ascough constructs an image of Lydia based on what is known about the political, commercial, social and religious norms of the first-century world"--Back cover
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This is the amazing true story of the struggle and survival of the author's family, caught up in the upheavals of World War I, the Russian revolution, Communist rule, and World War II.Valentine Kirychenko's mother, Lydia, and Lydia's family were sent to Siberia at the start of WWI. While returning home after the war ended, eight-year-old Lydia and her two sisters become separated from their mother, Louiza. The girls grow up in the chaos of the Stalin regime, facing oppression, starvation, with death always threatening. During WWII, Lydia and her husband, Ivan, struggle to protect the family during the German occupation. Lydia finally finds her mother and they became reunited. But then the fa...
Lydia was just trying to get her wealthy husband to stop cheating on her, when he upped and threw her out into the streets of Miami. She grabbed clothes, a hidden stash of money, her pistol and took off in her Blue Rolls Royce. The Rolls was a gift from her husband before they were married, but he wanted it back – at all costs. Lydia hid the Blue Rolls Royce at a farm in north Florida where she and her friends stashed the spoils of a caper many years ago. She then played hide and seek with the PI firm her husband hired to find her and the Rolls Royce. Lincoln Hightower was sitting on the beach on Marco Island when his penchant for attractive, rich women focused on a blond, svelte Lydia walking off the beach to the resort hotel where he was staying. Little did he realize that engaging this blond was going to change his life.
In 'Make It With Aunt Lydia's Heavy Rug Yarn' by American Thread Company, readers are introduced to a comprehensive guide on how to create various crafts using heavy rug yarn. The book features detailed instructions on making rugs, bags, wall hangings, and more, making it a valuable resource for craft enthusiasts. The literary style is straightforward and instructional, with a focus on practicality and creativity within the crafts. As a part of the mid-20th century DIY movement, this book holds significance in the history of American crafting and homemaking. The projects showcased in the book reflect the trends and interests of the time, offering insights into the cultural context of the era...
Smart, strong, and a follower of the Jewish God, Lydia has nonetheless always quietly conformed to the expectations of the wealthy Roman society surrounding her. Even though married off at fifteen to a man she dislikes, she is determined to be a faithful wife. But when her husband is killed some years later, Lydia vows never to remarry and returns to her father's house in Thyatira with her twelve-year-old daughter. There, a new life begins to emerge. // As she is trained in the family dye business, Lydia’s shrewd management quickly creates profit, prestige—and envy. At odds with her jealous brother, who is a staunch Roman and can't understand her obsession with the Jewish religion, Lydia finds herself yet again at the mercy of a patriarchal society. Will fleeing to Philippi be enough to protect herself and those under her care? Will she keep her vow to widowhood when a handsome Greek God-fearer turns out to be more than just an employee? And when she meets a strange man named Paul the apostle by the river one Sabbath day, will Lydia have the courage to once more let her life be dramatically changed—this time forever?
From girl-next-door to overnight TOWIE stardom this is Lydia Bright's fabulous story so far. She grew up on one of the UK's biggest, BAFTA award-winning TV shows but there's still a lot you won't know about Lydia Bright as the confident beauty shares all for the first time! From fond family memories, first kisses and travelling around the world, to her dreams of an even more dazzling future, this is Lydia's full story - her greatest adventures yet - and your bubbly guide to living life to the full! TOWIE Find out what it was really like to be an Essex It Girl RELATIONSHIPS Lydia opens her heart and shares 5 rules for a flawless first date FITNESS The workout routine she follows to get bikini...
Lydia Journal. A beautiful, elegant, bold, & personalized notebook with the name Lydia. An Appreciation Gift of 120 Cream Pages Lined Writing Journal Notebook with Personalized Name. Can be used as a Diary or Notepad to write in. Makes a great gift for a Lydia in your life such as a mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, best friend, bridesmaid, teacher, graduation, birthday, wedding. Perfect for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming, prayer and meditation journaling, writing in as a diary, or giving as a gift. Not too thick & not too thin, so it's a great size to throw in your purse or bag. SIZE: 6" X 9" PAPER: Lightly Lined on Cream Paper PAGES: 120 Pages (60 Sheets Front/Back) COVER: Soft Cover (Matte)