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Baerli und der Rotnasige
Bärli und der Rotnasige ist liebevoll illustriert von Michael Stefer und witzig getextet von Helga Kleisny: Ein Flugzeugkapitän und eine Luftfahrtjournalistin, die in Corona-Zeiten in einem Buch den Charme von Janosch-Zeichungen, die illustre Welt einer Alice im Wunderland und die Lebensweisheiten des Kleinen Prinzen vereinen.
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Literature & Literary StudiesApril 1997Tis Pity She's a Whore
John Ford
by Derek Roper
John Ford's tragedy, first printed in 1633, is the first major English play to take as its theme a subject still rarely handled: fulfilled incest between brother and sister. It is one of the most studied and performed of all plays of the period, and has been successfully adapted for film and radio. The Revels plays edition by Derek Roper has been the standard scholarly edition since it appeared in 1975. This new edition uses the same authoritative text, but with notes designed for modern undergraduate use. The substantial introduction has been completely rewritten to take account of the studies and new approaches of the last twenty years. It presents the play as an 'interrogative text', in which subversive meanings are inscribed within an apparently orthodox narrative; as a courageous treatment of forbidden love; and as an achieved work of Baroque art. ;
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The ArtsJanuary 2019Derek Jarman
by Rowland Wymer
This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure. It places particular emphasis on the importance of Renaissance art and literature for Jarman, and emphasises his interest in Jungian psychology. Wymer shows how Jarman used his films to take his audience with him on an inner journey in search of the self, whilst remaining fully aware of the dangers of such a journey. Making substantial use of Jarman's unpublished papers as well as all his published works, Wymer argues that the films are orientated towards a much wider audience than is often supposed. They are addressed to anyone, of whatever gender or sexuality, who is prepared to go on a journey in search of him or her self and to become Jarman's accomplice in 'the dream world of the soul'.
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The ArtsOctober 2005Derek Jarman
by Rowland Wymer, Brian McFarlane, Neil Sinyard
This book gives detailed and original critical readings of all eleven of Derek Jarman's feature-length films, arguing that he occupies a major and influential place in European and world cinema rather than merely being a cult figure. It places particular emphasis on the importance of Renaissance art and literature for Jarman, and emphasises his interest in Jungian psychology. Wymer shows how Jarman used his films to take his audience with him on an inner journey in search of the self, whilst remaining fully aware of the dangers of such a journey. Making substantial use of Jarman's unpublished papers as well as all his published works, Wymer argues that the films are orientated towards a much wider audience than is often supposed. They are addressed to anyone, of whatever gender or sexuality, who is prepared to go on a journey in search of him or her self and to become Jarman's accomplice in 'the dream world of the soul'. ;
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November 2025Skulduggery Pleasant (Band 17) - Nur Zorn im Herzen
Neuer Band der mörderguten dritten Staffel! - Urban-Fantasy-Kultserie mit schwarzem Humor
by Derek Landy, Franca Fritz, Heinrich Koop
Ein toter Mann steht immer wieder auf! Schon wieder ein Mörder mit Maske! Aber dieses Mal hat er es nicht nur auf Sterbliche abgesehen. Während Skulduggery und Walküre ihren neusten Fall aufklären, bereitet sich die Zauberergemeinschaft auf eine besondere Zeremonie vor. Für drei Tage wird die magische Insel Insadoom aus dem Meer auftauchen und danach wieder verschwinden. Es gibt ein rauschendes Fest mit schönen Kleidern, viel Champagner und noch mehr Blut. Und eins wird schnell klar. Niemand ist sicher! Und nur wenige werden lebend da rauskommen … Nur Zorn im Herzen ist der 17. Band in Derek Landys schwarzhumoriger Urban Fantasy-Reihe Skulduggery Pleasant. Mördergut! Rache ist bitter Der neueste Band der Kultserie um das zaubernde Skelett Skulduggery Pleasant . Bestsellerautor Derek Landy überrascht wieder einmal mit augenzwinkerndem Sarkasmus , kohlschwarzem Humor und mitreißender Action .
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Humanities & Social SciencesOctober 1993Sport and the making of Britain
by Derek Birley
The British love of sport is legendary. In this lively and stimulating book Derek Birley looks at the part it played in shaping British society. The book traces the development of sporting conventions from medieval chivalry to modern notions of sportsmanship and fair play. Particular sports from hunting and the tournament to ball-games and athletics are shown against the social background of the emerging nation. The first laws of favourite pastimes such as horse-racing, cricket and boxing were devised by the privileged for gambling purposes, but were enthusiastically followed by the lower orders for pleasure and profit. Amongst the topics explored are the changing fortunes and fashions in field sports, 'gentlemen and players' in cricket, the public school games cult, purity in amateur rowing, the urban middle-class discovery of lawn tennis and golf, and the 'north-south divide' in football. These social issues are cross-threads in the theme of sport's influence on national identity, patriotism and imperialism in the making of Britain. Remarkable in its scope and in its linking of sport to the changing social political scene, this is a splendidly readable history. ;
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June 2022Der neue Diercke Kinderatlas
Der Diercke ab dem Grundschulalter – Kartenkompetenz mit Tradition
by Volker Präkelt, Derek Roczen
Jetzt aktualisiert: Der große Diercke Kinderatlas! Das Standardwerk für Grundschulkinder in bewährter Diercke Kartentradition ist ein Begleiter für viele Jahre. Er bietet wichtige Basisinformationen über die Länder der Erde in Wort und Bild - mit Faktenboxen. Ein Atlas, der Interessen weckt. Kartenlesen leicht gemacht! Was bedeutet der Maßstab? Wie findet man Begriffe aus dem Register auf der Karte wieder? Mit dem Diercke Kinderatlas wird Suchen und Finden zum Erfolgserlebnis. Der Autor Volker Präkelt nimmt seine Leserinnen und Leser mit auf eine Abenteuerreise rund um die Welt. Erzählend, informativ und hochspannend vermittelt er Wissenswertes über Länder, ihre Geschichte und ihre Tierwelt, über Landschaften und ihre klimatischen Besonderheiten und nicht zuletzt über Menschen und ihre Kulturen - als Grundlage für eine gute Allgemeinbildung. Weltreise des Wissens - in 23 Karten einmal um die Welt: • Mit Kontinent-Übersichtskarten• Physische Karten in der vertrauten Diercke Kartenoptik• Mit modernen, naturgetreuen Illustrationen von Derek Roczen und 111 Fotos
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Literature & Literary StudiesMay 1999Derek Walcott
by John Thieme, John Thieme
This book provides a unique account of Walcott's development as a writer in addition to being the fullest study of his poetry and plays to date. Discusses all his major works and includes information on his out-of-print and unpublished plays along with . ;
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June 2017Personen, Normativität, Moral
Ausgewählte Aufsätze
by Derek Parfit, Matthias Hoesch, Sebastian Muders, Markus Rüther, Anneli Jefferson, Nadine Mooren
Derek Parfits bahnbrechende Arbeiten zur personalen Identität, zur Metaethik und zur normativen Ethik prägen seit Jahrzehnten die Debatten der praktischen Philosophie weltweit. Seine zentrale Frage lautet: Worauf kommt es eigentlich an? Er beantwortet sie mit einer innovativen Theorie, die eine reduktionistische Auffassung von personaler Identität mit einer objektiven Theorie praktischer Gründe und einer verblüffenden Vereinigung von Kantianismus, Kontraktualismus und Konsequentialismus verbindet. Erstmals liegen mit diesem Band nun Texte in deutscher Übersetzung vor, die das philosophische Schaffen Parfits in seiner ganzen Breite abdecken.
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January 1995Ödipus und der Teufel
Die Wiederentdeckung des Menschen in der Geschichte
by Roper, Lyndal / Englisch Sillem, Peter
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September 2016Der Mensch Martin Luther
Die Biographie
by Roper, Lyndal / Englisch Fock, Holger; Englisch Müller, Sabine
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Literature & Literary StudiesMarch 2005Early modern women's manuscript poetry
by Jill Millman, Gillian Wright
'Early modern women's manuscript poetry' is an anthology of texts by fourteen women poets writing between 1589 and 1706. It is the only currently available anthology of early modern women's writing which focuses exclusively on manuscript material. Authors include Mary Sidney, Lucy Hutchinson and Katherine Philips; central figures in the emerging canon of early modern women writers, but whose work appears in a fresh and very different light in the manuscript context emphasised by this anthology. The volume also includes substantial excerpts from a recently discovered verse paraphrase of Genesis, thought to be by the previously unknown seventeenth-century writer Mary Roper, as well as selections from the unjustly neglected poet, Hester Pulter. The mix of canonical and non-canonical writers makes this book ideal for use on undergraduate and early postgraduate courses, while specialists will be particularly interested in the sophisticated and varied material taken from less familiar sources. ;
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Biography & True StoriesMarch 2026Eva Gore-Booth: Irish radical poet, rebel and reformer
Anniversary edition
by Sonja Tiernan
An acclaimed biography of poet, pacifist and political firebrand Eva Gore-Booth. The Irish poet and activist Eva Gore-Booth (1870-1926) led a life defiantly at odds with her aristocratic origins. Choosing to live and work among the poor of Manchester, she campaigned on behalf of barmaids, circus performers, flower sellers and pit-brow lasses, her partner, Esther Roper, at her side. Gore-Booth was tireless in her pursuit of justice. She was a militant pacifist during the First World War, a champion of Irish independence and a pioneering thinker on gender and sexuality. She was also a prolific author, publishing nineteen volumes of poetry and prose that reflect the full force of her radical convictions. Featuring a new preface that situates Gore-Booth's life and work in the context of our current political climate, this biography reclaims her place as a significant figure of Anglo-Irish letters and an unsung hero of LGBT+ history.
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The ArtsJanuary 2019Contemporary French cinema
An introduction (revised edition)
by Guy Austin
Contemporary French cinema is an essential introduction to popular French film of the last 35 years. It charts recent developments in all genres of French cinema with analyses of over 120 movies, from Les Valseuses to Caché. Reflecting the diversity of French film production since the New Wave, this clear and perceptive study includes chapters on the heritage film, the thriller and the war movie, alongside the 'cinéma du look', representations of sexuality, comedies, the work of women film makers and le jeune cinéma. Each chapter introduces the public reception and critical debates surrounding a given genre, interwoven with detailed accounts of relevant films. Confirmed as a major contribution to both Film Studies and French Studies, this book is a fascinating volume for students and fans of French film alike.
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The ArtsJune 2021Contemporary French cinema
An introduction (revised edition)
by Guy Austin
Contemporary French cinema is an essential introduction to popular French film of the last 35 years. It charts recent developments in all genres of French cinema with analyses of over 120 movies, from Les Valseuses to Caché. Reflecting the diversity of French film production since the New Wave, this clear and perceptive study includes chapters on the heritage film, the thriller and the war movie, alongside the 'cinéma du look', representations of sexuality, comedies, the work of women film makers and le jeune cinéma. Each chapter introduces the public reception and critical debates surrounding a given genre, interwoven with detailed accounts of relevant films. Confirmed as a major contribution to both Film Studies and French Studies, this book is a fascinating volume for students and fans of French film alike.
