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A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities: Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from History's Most Orthodox Empire
by Anthony KaldellisWeird, decadent, degenerate, racially mixed, superstitious, theocratic, effeminate, and even hyper-literate, Byzantium has long been regarded by many as one big curiosity. According to Voltaire, it represented "a worthless collection of miracles, a disgrace for the human mind"; for Hegel, it was "a disgusting picture of imbecility." A Cabinet of Byzantine Curiosities will churn up these old prejudices, while also stimulating a deeper interest among readers in one of history's most interesting civilizations. Many of the zanier tales and trivia that are collected here revolve around the political and religious life of Byzantium. Thus, stories of saints, relics, and their miracles-from the hilarious to the revolting-abound. Byzantine bureaucracy (whence the adjective "Byzantine"), court scandals, and elaborate penal code are world famous. And what would Byzantium be without its eunuchs, whose ambiguous gender produced odd and risible outcomes in different contexts? The book also contains sections on daily life that are equally eye-opening, including food (from aphrodisiacs to fermented fish sauce), games such as polo and acrobatics, and obnoxious views of foreigners and others (e.g., Germans, Catholics, Arabs, dwarves). But lest we overlook Byzantium's more honorable contributions to civilization, also included are some of the marvels of Byzantine science and technology, from the military (flamethrowers and hand grenades) to the theatrical ("elevator" thrones, roaring mechanical lions) and medical (catheters and cures, some bizarre). This vast assortment of historical anomaly and absurdity sheds vital light on one of history's most obscure and orthodox empires.
Cabinetmaking and Millwork (5th Edition)
by John L. FeirerA textbook for advanced woodworking students and also for anyone interested in the fundamentals of materials, tools, machines, and processes used in the building of cabinets and interiors, the production of furniture, and the other work of the finish carpenter, cabinetmaker, and millwright. The book can be used effectively in the upper levels of the senior high school, in vocational and technical schools, and in colleges.
Cable Car to Catastrophe: A QUIX Book (A Miss Mallard Mystery)
by Robert QuackenbushWorld-famous duck-tective Miss Mallard&’s ski vacation is a bust when she finds herself on the tail of a bundled-up bandit in this engaging Aladdin QUIX mystery.When the police are baffled by an eerie robbery, Miss Mallard interrupts her ski vacation in the Alps to track down a burglar who has been stealing all the ski masks!
Cacería en el hielo (¡Arriba la Lectura! Level O #1)
by Bruce Naylor Dave GunsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Caesar: Selections From His Commentarii De Bello Gallico
by Hans-Friedrich Mueller Julius Caesar Donald E. Sprague Bridget S. DeanNIMAC-sourced textbook
CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA A - History by BERNARD SHAW
by An Introduction notes by A. C. WARDAs to the other plays in this volume, the application of my title is less obvious, since neither Julius Caesar, Cleopatra,nor Lady Cicely Waynflete [in Captain Brassbound’s Conversion] have any external political connection with Puritanism. The very name of Cleopatra suggests at once a tragedy of Circe, with the horrible difference that whereas the ancient myth rightly represents Circe as turning heroes into hogs, the modern romantic convention would represent her as turning hogs into heroes. Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra must needs be as intolerable to the true Puritan as it is vaguely distressing to the ordinary healthy citizen, because, after giving a faithful picture of the soldier broken down by debauchery, and the typical wanton in whose arms such men perish, Shakespeare finally strains all his huge command of rhetoric and stage pathos to give a theatrical sublimity to the wretched end of the business, and to persuade foolish spectators that the world was well lost by the twain.
Caesar's English 1
by Michael Thompson Myriam ThompsonThe book has about twenty lessons, each introducing five new stems with an introductory Latin Stem List and other learning activities.
The Cafe Mystery #4
by Martin Widmark Helena WillisJerry and Maya, classmates and best friends, are on the case again and ready to solve the latest caper in this international best-selling series.A robber has struck at Cafe Marzipan, Pleasant Valley's best bakery, three times in the past year! And as usual, the police chief has no clue as to who the clever culprit might be. Once again, he calls upon the super sleuthing skills of best friends Jerry and Maya to help him catch the tricky thief. Will they be able to look past the muffins, croissants, and tarts and catch the robber?
The Cafeteria Contest (Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books #Level 1, Book 1)
by Mary Bendix David LoweNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> This is Grade 5, Level 1, Book 1 in the Houghton Mifflin Leveled Books series. The book info is as follows: Level: O / DRA: 38 / Genre: Humorous Fiction / Strategy: Summarize / Skill: Story Structure / Word Count: 1,286
Caitlin's Swimming Surprise (Into Reading, Level T #47)
by Marg McAlister Cheryl OrsiniNIMAC-sourced textbook
La caja de Pandora
by Kathryn L. O'Dell Niki Leonidou Lori O'DeaPandora gets a box she shouldn't open, but she is curious. Read to find out if she opens the box and what is inside.
La caja del cumpleaños (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level S #29)
by Haydn Middleton Mark WeberA Nadira Bakshi siempre le ha encantado cumplir años. Conserva todos los recuerdos de sus cumpleaños pasados en una caja bellamente decorada. ¿Por qué cuando su undécimo cumpleaños está a la vuelta de la esquina le tiene terror a cumplir un año más? Es por la caja del cumpleaños. Nadira y su amiga Alexis comienzan a encontrar cosas extrañas dentro, ¡cosas que no debían estar allí! ¿Descubrirán el secreto de la caja del cumpleaños antes de que sea demasiado tarde? NIMAC-sourced textbook
A Cake for Gran: Independent Reading Blue 4 (Reading Champion #467)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)For Gran's birthday, Asha decides to make a cake from Dad's cookbook, but it doesn't go to plan ...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
A Cake for Millicent (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Catherine Nichols Joe SutphinNIMAC-sourced textbook
Cake in a Cup (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Avery DeCiccoNIMAC-sourced textbook. Mug Cakes, It's fun to make a cake in a mug, or cup. You can use a microwave oven to do it. Read to find out how.
A Cake to Bake (Step into Reading)
by Apple JordanMerida, Rapunzel, Aurora, and the rest of the Disney princesses bake cakes, cookies, and other sweet treats in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Perfect for girls ages 4 to 6 who are just learning to read—and bake!
Los calcetines de la suerte (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Level K #37)
by Claire Daniel Bob DaceyHugo quiere calcetines de la suerte para su primer partido de fútbol. ¿Cómo los obtiene? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Calculate With Confidence
by Deborah Gray MorrisLearn the three major methods of drug calculation! Calculate with Confidence, 7th Edition focuses on the increasing responsibility of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizes client safety with QSEN, and includes updated content that reflects the current scope of practice. This popular text covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods offering a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,100 practice problems, this comprehensive title focuses on enhancing the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable.
Calculate with Confidence (Sixth Edition)
by Deborah Gray MorrisCalculate with Confidence, 6th Edition addresses the increasing responsibility of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizes client safety, and reflects the current scope of practice. This text covers the ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis methods offering a step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,000 practice problems, Gray Morris focuses on enhancing the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making content clinically applicable.
Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics
by Loretta HortonCalculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics, Fifth Edition introduces and illustrates the basics of statistical computation so that health information practitioners, who have ever-increasing contact with and uses for healthcare data, can learn about healthcare statistics and how they are generated. The author describes how and why statistics are calculated and used, providing exercises in compiling information like inpatient service days, length of stay and occupancy, and mortality rates. This text is intended for use in two or four-year health information technician (HIT) or health information administration (HIA) programs and also serves as an excellent reference for healthcare professionals seeking to sharpen their statistical skills.
Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics
by Susan WhiteCalculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics, sixth edition, is a comprehensive resource intended for healthcare professionals and students seeking to understand or sharpen their statistical computation skills. The text is organized around exercises and examples that are presented extensively using Excel calculation displays. <p><p> Susan White, PhD, RHIA, CHDA,brings her expertise in the area of analyzing healthcare data to this valuable reference. Topics are updated to explore the current healthcare industry, basic math and statistical computations, vital statistics and mortality rates, census and occupancy rates, and more, all in accordance with AHIMA curriculum domains for statistics.