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Seit dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert gibt es einen regen Austausch zwischen Künstlern und Architekten. Diese Kooperationen waren nicht immer konfliktfrei – im Gegenteil, eine produktive Spannung und Reibung bildete oft die Grundlage der Zusammenarbeit. Wo aber Kunst und Architektur eine gemeinsame Ebene im öffentlichen Raum finden, entstehen eng verwobene Arbeiten, die von besonderem Reiz und von hoher Qualität sind. In den letzten Jahren haben sich die Grenzen zwischen Kunst und Architektur noch stärker verwischt. Viele Künstler fühlen sich von der räumlichen Präsenz der Architektur, ihrem Vokabular und ihrem Maßstab angesprochen; zeitgenössische Architekten wiederum suchen die Inspiration durch Kunst oder beziehen künstlerische Konzepte in ihre Entwürfe ein. Wichtige Kunst/Architektur-Werke sind aus solchen Kooperationen hervorgegangen, und dieses Buch stellt diese Arbeiten in neun Kapiteln, von 1914 bis zur Gegenwart, vor. Ebenso werden Themen und Formen der Zusammenwirkung von Kunst und Architektur dargestellt. Das Buch zeigt die spektakulärsten Beispiele dieses interdisziplinären Ansatzes wie etwa den Entwurf für LACMA in Los Angeles von Renzo Piano/Jeff Koons, das Chichu Kunstmuseum von Tadao Ando mit der Installation von Walter de Maria, den Britischen Pavillon bei der Biennale von Venedig von David Adjaye mit dem Künstler Chris Ofili oder die Lichtinstallation von Keith Sonnier für das Gebäude der Münchener Rückversicherungsgesellschaft von Baumschlager Eberle.

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Thebes, 4th C BC. The elite fighting force, inspired by Platos Symposium, consists of 150 homosexual couples, the fiercest force of their day. Forbidden Love, 21st C AD. In deference to the Sacred Bands of the Thebes elite, this collection is all M/M couples, facing darkness and danger as a working team. Matched male lovers willing to face death itself in the name of love. A collection of stories written by some of the best names in M/M romance brought to you by Under the Moon Publishing. ... Read more

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Heartfelt offers spiritual insights for the present through sayings from the past. These sayings come from a unique place: Camp Mystic for girls, a private girls' camp nestled in the Texas Hill Country.Heartfelt is not only for those with a camping past, it is for anyone interested in daily inspiration. ... Read more

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Devlin, Caroline and Maggie are women in their prime. They have it all - careers, success, marriage. They are the envy of their peers. But at what price? This is the story of three women who have one great certainty in their lives - their friendship - through both the best and the worst of times. ... Read more

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Fun exciting read
I really enjoyed this book, definetely something i looked foward to reading at the end of my day! However the contrast in the characters luck surprises me a bit, as Devlin seems to get everything she wants, the incident with Ciara not really being in the same bad luck league as Maggie and Caroline's misfortune. But i have not read the other two books, so i cannot really judge. I loved the way Scanlan writes, when everything is going well for Caroline, it mucks up yet again, and a love the relationship between Luke and Devlin as a contrast to Maggie and Terry's! Loved this book, would recommend it!

Fun read
This is a light-weight, fast & fun story. The story is a continuation (which I haven't read yet) of the friendship between 3 women, their heart-aches and their successes. The dialogue is fun and upbeat, and I enjoyed the dry British wit of some of the characters. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Church History, published by American Society of Church History on March 1, 2002. The length of the article is 959 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Teachers and Texts in the Ancient World: Philosophers, Jews and Christians.
Author: Claudia J. Setzer
Publication: Church History (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Church History
Volume: 71Issue: 1Page: 168(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Scholar investigates texts and teachers in the

It is maddening to realize how little is left of the texts of the ancient world, to imagine the thousands of fragments of learning gone forever, the poetry vanished.

So this book is especially welcome, shining scholarly investigation into the nexus between texts and teachers in the ancient world.

Synder, first of all, underlines much of what we have known: that texts were greatly prized by many in the ancient world. Most especially, of course, by Jews and Christians, who cared for their religious texts with great zeal. But also many of the ancient schools of philosophy.

"Stoics were certainly not unique in circulating their tests in fragmented and partial forms...Stoic writings were indeed a very unruly mob, as Seneca" (p 17) pointed out.

Oddly enough "only Epicureans seem to have made the jump to a different language, namely Latin" (p 166) among the schools of philosophy. And this even though the Epicureans were notorious for their reverence for their founder figures.

The Second Temple Jews--whose level of literacy is a matter of great debate--(see Harris, of course, as well as 'Reading and Writing in the Time of Jesus') reveal a passionate love of learning. Philo clearly interacted with other Jewish scholars, although Synder argues that "his treatises are not mere by-products of school sessions" (p 136).

There can be no doubt how greatly scribes and texts were prized in Second Temple Judaism, proven, if nothing else, by the large number of fragments from the time found in and around Palestine. Martin Goodman points out that "'All adult male Jews had regular access to at least a Pentateuch scroll'" (p 186).

Synder argues that "Paul, like the textual experts in Palestine, served as a text broker for his congregations" (p 194) and the Jewish reverence for holy texts was a bedrock for early Christianity as well.

A fascinating book, full of interesting information.

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Each time he struck, he took two victims. Day after day, he waited for the first body to be discovered--a bodycontaining all the clues the investigators needed to find the second victim, who waited...prey to a slow but certain death. The clock ticked--salvation was possible.

The police were never in time.

Years have passed; but for this killer, time has stood still.As a heat wave of epic proportions descends, the game begins again. Two girls have disappeared...and the clock is ticking.

Rookie FBI agent Kimberly Quincy knows the killer’s deadline can be met. But she’ll have to break some rules to beat an exactingly vicious criminal at a game he’s had time to perfect.

For the Killing Hour has arrived....


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Killer Read!

This is a good book.There are some new characters introduced, but the Quincy's and Rainie are back as returning characters.A new character I particularly like is Mac.He's a sexy, tough guy with a heart.

The bad guy is clever, the suspense high.The weather is a huge problem in this book.Being from Kansas, temperatures under a hundred, even with high humidity, are not that shocking, so I had some problems with the constant reminders of the heat and humidity.To be fair, though, I've never been in Virginia, where a lot of this book is staged.I'll give Ms. Gardner the benefit of the doubt that it is in fact terrible.She certainly painted horrible conditions for the victims.

Over all, this is a book worth reading.I will read more of Lisa Gardner's work.

Shelley Dawn, author of Sweet, Sweet Jessie and Dark Nights

Great!!
All of her stories grab me from page one and this novel was no exception. Great read

Sizzle
I read lots of serial killer novels, but few have hooked me the way The Killing Hour did, from the very first page. Mac McCormack, special agent of Georgia's Bureau of Investigations, literally runs into FBI trainee Kimberly Quincy. Mac is on the trail of a cold case serial killer, whom he believes responsible for the murder that Kimberly discovered while out on her fitness workout. The FBI is less than thrilled about a body dumped on their Virginia campus, about Mac's presence, and about having one of their students suddenly involved. The plot thickens as Kimberly's father, the nationally renowned criminologist Pierce Quincy, is hired along with his partner to help solve the heinous crime.

It takes no time at all for Lisa Gardner to amp up the action. She certainly knows how to build and sustain suspense, and her descriptions, whether of memorable murder scenarios (think vipers), search and rescue operations, or the rigors of unrelenting, vicious summer heat are riveting. Her characters are winning and real (including the villains), the romantic interludes few but genuine, and her pacing nonstop. This is one thriller that lives up to its billing, an exciting, un-put-downable nail biter that will linger long after the covers are closed.

Another Gardner thriller
Lisa Gardner is an excellent mystery writer. Her characters always add authentic interest to the story line without being corney and her plots are well thought out to provide intrigue. I introduced a friend to Lisa Gardner mysteries a few months ago and he just keeps purchasing her books.

lisa gardner fan
ms. gardner never fails to keep me interested in her thrilling books.she grabs your attention almost from the first page and keeps you guessing about the murderer throughtout the whole story line. and i am one of those people who usually has figured out the culprit by the time i have read the first fifty pages of the book.she also keeps the same starring characters in each book, having them share different amounts of "stardom" in different storylines.it is nice to revisit these characters and delve into their lives and find out what makes them "tick".thoroughly recommend any of her books to any murder mystery fans! ... Read more

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Invited to her ex-husband's engagement party, Jillian Roper shows up in thigh high leather boots. And Denver Cereal begins. Originally published as a serial romantic fiction, Denver Cereal is a world where everyone eventually gets what they deserve and love triumphs. Intricately interwoven relationships and everyday places give the reader the feeling that they might run into Jill, Jacob, Mike, Val, Aden or Sandy anywhere in Uptown Denver. Sweet, but crunchy, Denver Cereal is addicting. ... Read more

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The Denver Cereal is great
I loved this book! I review books on my blog of a different nature. This turned out to be one of my favorite books.

The attraction to the characters is so strong. I don't know how she does it so well but Claudia Hall Christian can creates a great bond between the reader and her characters.

This book is also a lot of fun. It is a story of fated love, with plenty of action and a little of the paranormal to top it off. It is better than an ice cream Sunday. Make sure you clear your day I guarantee you that you won't be able to put this book down

I am currently reading The Fey and I believe it will be much the same. At least the I am only on Chapter three and I really feel for the main character.

Completely Addicted
I have to say that I am completely addicted to this series! I LOVED this book and have been reading the online daily updates to the 'serial fiction' website www.thedenvercereal.com since the day after I finished the book. It's an intriguing story with characters I really feel like I know - each day it's like waiting to hear from a best friend who has something incredible going on in their life you NEED the latest update. I highly recommend it! ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1861Subjects: History / GeneralLanguage Arts ... Read more

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Mark Twain once famously said "there was but one solitary thing about the past worth remembering, and that was the fact that it is past and can't be restored."  Well, over recent years, The British Library, working with Microsoft has embarked on an ambitious programme to digitise its collection of 19th century books.

There are now 65,000  titles available  (that's an incredible 25 million pages) of material ranging from works by famous names such as  Dickens, Trollope and Hardy as well as many forgotten literary gems , all of which can now be printed on demand and purchased right here on Amazon.

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An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas

• Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas

• Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration

The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance. It is an evolving feast that over the centuries has absorbed elements from cultures all over the world--practices that give plants and plant spirits pride of place. In fact, the symbolic use of plants at Christmas effectively transforms the modern-day living room into a place of shamanic ritual.

Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity. The fir tree was originally revered as the sacred World Tree in northern Europe. When the church was unable to drive the tree cult out of people’s consciousness, it incorporated the fir tree by dedicating it to the Christ child. Father Christmas in his red-and-white suit, who flies through the sky in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, has his mythological roots in the shamanic reindeer-herding tribes of arctic Europe and Siberia. These northern shamans used the hallucinogenic fly agaric mushroom, which is red and white, to make their soul flights to the other world. Apples, which figure heavily in Christmas baking, are symbols of the sun god Apollo, so they find a natural place at winter solstice celebrations of the return of the sun. In fact, the authors contend that the emphasis of Christmas on green plants and the promise of the return of life in the dead of winter is just an adaptation of the pagan winter solstice celebration.
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very thorough and interesting
I am a Christian and purchased this book as a means to understand the depth as to which our modern day Christmas celebrations include the pagan persuation. Aparently quite a lot! this book is very well written and researched, quite facinating to anyone interested in the subject of where our many Christmas tradition come from. I truely learned a lot, as this book is a regular treasure trove of information.

The plants of Christmas
A quick note to clarify that this book is primarily concerned with the PLANTS related to early pagan and later secular, pagan and religious observations of the Solstice and Christmas season.Ratsch is an ethnobotanist and psychopharmacologist, and as such focuses on the importance of plants in the rituals and customs.Very interesting stuff.I saw him speak many years ago at the Telluride Mushroom Festival, and I can tell you that he was way out there.He made the other guys seem tame by comparison, especially in his promotion of psychoactive plants as a means to reconnect with the spirit of the world.This work contains much on psychoactive plants, but also on other edible, decorative and generally interesting plants.Profusely illustrated.I highly recommend this book.

Pagan christmas
This book is somewhat informative but not formatted in a very likable way. Overall, it does give good information about the way that the holiday is carried out and a couple of recipes, so it is helpful but not focused.

Impeccable reserach - a must have
Pagan Christmas: The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide. By Dr. Christian Rätsch & Dr. Claudia Muller-Ebeling, 2003/2006.

This is by far the best book on the Christmas traditions that I've yet read. Rätsch, the famed ethnopharmacologist, has written more than 40 books in German, and I hope to see all of them one day translated to English, because I would buy every one. I have all of the English translations of their books, and they are two of my favorite authors.

Rätsch and Muller approach Christmas from a different angle than the other books on this subject - through plants. Plant drugs, plant incense, plant foods, plant rituals, etc.

They show a rich history throughout the world of the Christmas traditions and the various plants used in each region, including additional evidence regarding the links between the tale of Santa Claus and the Amanita muscaria mushroom. In their thorough presentation, they completely shatter the recent attacks on this idea by Andy Letcher in his book Shroom (pg. 137-9).

There are also some historical finds in this book that are invaluable to research and academia as a whole - especially that of Epiphanius and the 10th century manuscript that proves the correlations between the worship of Jesus and Horus.

From pg. 150-1.
"In 375 CE, Epiphanius, Biship of Constantia, described the pagan winter solstice feasts and mystery cults:

This feast was celebrated by the Greeks (I mean the pagans) on December 25--the day called Saturnalia by the Romans, Kronia in Egypt, and Kykellia by the Alexandrians. On December 25, then, a cut happens that is also a turn; and it begins to grow. This is the day when the light be3comes more (Vossen 1985, 72).

In Egypt, Kykellia is called "the rite of Isis." Like the smudging nights, this is a twelve-day feast. It begins with a torch procession in honor of the birth of Horus, the son of Isis: "The birth of the new sun is the intended meaning, and that was connected with the announcement of the sowing [of wheat] in the earth, freshly fertilized (with dung) and flooded by the Nile" (Vossen 1985, 72f). The sowing was done on December 27, during the feast celebrating the ascension of Horus to the throne. [...]"

This reference to Epiphanius has actually been lost to most of academia since its discovery in 1859. In fact, Rätsch's citation to Vossen goes back 4 centuries earlier than the more widely known versions of Epiphanius. As George Robert Stow Mead in 1906 related:

"And here it will be of interest to turn to a curious statement of Epiphanius; it is missing in all editions of this Father prior to that of Dindorf (Leipzig, 1859), which was based on the very early (tenth century) Codex Marcianus 125, all previous editions being printed from a severely censured and bowdlerized fourteenth century MS"

Why am I mentioning this? Because it shows the overall high level of scholarship in Rätsch's and Muller's work. Their research is impeccable.

As a follow up to this book, I also recommend reading Dr. Patrick Harding's book, Christmas Unwrapped. His book goes into more detail of some of the important calendar aspects that are also important to understand. He also covers more of the angles on the Amanita mushroom / shaman relationship.

My only complaint with Pagan Christmas is that it would have been nice to have the chemical composition of each plant included someplace, like in the margin, so that we can also see if there is any chemical foundation to many of these plant's myths and tales.

Buy this book, buy all of their books. 5 Stars!

Mystical and Academic Book
First, this book is written by two German anthropologists and was only recently translated into English.The research is very thorough and objective.I'm sure someone would argue with this assertation, but I don't think I'd want dispute anthropologists who study ethnobotany and art history as well.They are more qualified than I am.

Second, the book is not really a how-to book as far as rituals and such.This is more about the traditions and symbolism which we believe to be Christian and part of Christmas observance.Imagine telling someone that Santa Claus is really the personification of a hallucinogenic mushroom, the fly agaric, often used in shamanic religious practices.St. Nicholas' sack has pagan symbolism.The Christmas tree was the Christian church's response to the pagans who worshipped the living tree, so cutting down and killing the tree would be the ultimate insult.Plants and recipes involving particular spices are also mentioned in here.The living evergreen wreath is exceptionally symbolic as the circle of life and the wheel of the year.Buying gifts and decorating like mad is a new phenomenon during the Christmas season as is evident in poems, stories, and sayings from as late as the early 1900s.

I believe this book would be educational and would benefit almost any reader.Pagans and Christians should all read this book.Some extremists wouldn't like it as it is in direct conflict with their beliefs.

I say buy the book or borrow it from a library for its educational value.If it had been available in English, I would have bought it sooner.I've been looking for a book like this for years. ... Read more