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The folk heritage of all regions, cultures, and peoples is well represented in the survey articles and entries
This entertaining and therapeutic compilation of jibes, ripostes, put-downs, one-liners, and general verbal abuse addresses nationalism, relationships, death, sex symbols, music, and other fields of human shortcomings.
Tales from American folklore about bad men, ghosts, lies, and Native American tales.
More than 1,000 quotations from Wilde on subjects from absinthe to Zola as well as selections from personal letters filled with poignant remarks on his life and the human condition.
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Presents a collection of put-downs, jibes, insults, and taunts from a variety of notable figures throughout history.
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a fast-growing sector with the ability to evoke a revolution in manufacturing due to its almost unlimited design freedom and its capability to produce personalised parts locally and with efficient material use. AM companies, however, still face technological challenges such as limited precision due to shrinkage, built-in stresses and limited process stability and robustness. Moreover, often post-processing is needed due to high roughness and remaining porosity. Qualified, trained personnel are also in short supply. In recent years, there have been dramatic improvements in AM design methods, process control, post-processing, material properties and material rang...
Everyone needs a hug now and again. Here Barney and his friends explore the different types of hugs and come to the conclusion that all hugs are pretty terrific. Full color. Baby/Preschool.
This book contains 175 tales drawn equally from the ancient and modern periods of Korea, plus 16 further tales provided for comparative purposes. Nothing else on this scale or depth is available in any western language. Three broad classes of material are included: foundation myths of ancient states and clans, ancient folktales and legends, modern folktales. Each narrative contains information on its source and provenance, and on its folklore type, similarities to folklore types from China, Japan and elsewhere.