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From the tenor of contemporary discussions, it would be easy to conclude that the idea of marriage between two people of the same sex is a uniquely contemporary phenomenon. Not so, argues Gary Ferguson in Same-Sex Marriage in Renaissance Rome. Making use of substantial fragments of trial transcripts Gary Ferguson brings the story of a same-sex marriage to life in striking detail. He unearths an incredible amount of detail about the men, their ...

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Von empathischen Wildgänsen, respektvollen Affen und nachsichtigen Moosen Was in menschlichen Gemeinschaften oft nur mit Mühe funktioniert, klappt in der Natur mit größter Selbstverständlichkeit. Wir können aus den Lektionen lernen, die sie uns in puncto Verantwortungsbewusstsein, Teamfähigkeit, Loyalität, Kooperation und Diversität erteilt. Warum, beispielsweise, findet man im Tier- und Pflanzenreich keine Vergeudung von Ressourcen, sondern...

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With new insights into the inner workings of nature's wonders, Ferguson presents a fascinating exploration into how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into people's very DNA. What emerges is a dazzling web of connections that holds powerful clues about how to better navigate daily life.

Gary Ferguson is a prize-winning essayist and author. He is the author of twenty-five books on nature and science and is a leading voice on the ecological and psychological values of nature. He has been a regular contributor to the National Geographic Lecture series and was on the faculty of the Rainer Writing Workshop MFA at Pacific Lutheran University. He lives in south Montana.

60 wonderful stories from cultures around the world Folklore Z99 a bit of fairy tale these stories about animals and natural events entertain Z99 wit and whimsy

Reading works of Renaissance literature against their ancient classical sources, this book examines representations of homosexuality in sixteenth-century France and stresses the historical coexistence of different models of homosexuality. The texts and topics covered include the Decameron and its translation and reception in France, the poetry of Ronsard, Montaigne's Essais, works in praise of and satirising Henri III, Brantÿme's Dames galante...

Eleven scholars offer new appreciations of Marguerite de Navarre's rich and varied oeuvre: her mystical poetry, plays, and short-story collection, and her efforts to promote a living faith and a renewal of the Church based on Evangelical principles.

Once hailed by Time magazine as ''the Johnny Appleseed of nature museums, '' John Ripley Forbes arguably did as much as anyone in history to keep the wonders of nature alive for America's children. Through seven decades of passionate, tireless effort, Forbes helped create outdoor-based science and learning centers in more than 200 communities across the country, from California to Connecticut, Michigan to Texas. Notably, many of these were pla...

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The nature writing of Gary Ferguson arises out of intimate experience. He trekked 500 miles through Yellowstone to write Walking Down the Wild and spent a season in the field at a wilderness therapy program for Shouting at the Sky. He journeyed 250 miles on foot for Hawks Rest and followed through the seasons the first fourteen wolves released into Yellowstone National Park for The Yellowstone Wolves. But nothing could prepare him for the expe...

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A conversational journey through America's forests, introducing readers to people whose lives are intertwined with the soul of the woods.

With a new introduction by revered western writer Ferguson, this updated classic explores the wildness, people, and politics of Yellowstone.

The nature writing of Gary Ferguson arises out of intimate experience. He trekked 500 miles through Yellowstone to write Walking Down the Wild and spent a season in the field at a wilderness therapy program for Shouting at the Sky. He journeyed 250 miles on foot for Hawks Rest and followed through the seasons the first fourteen wolves released into Yellowstone National Park for The Yellowstone Wolves. But nothing could prepare him for the expe...

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An index to the contents of 621 song books published between 1854 and 1992 and acquired by the State Library of Louisiana, Song Finder provides access to 32, 000 songs, with emphasis on collections of theater songs, folk songs, children's songs, religious music, rock, country, and pop music standards. Also well represented are African-American music, movie and television theme songs, seasonal music, patriotic songs, military music, and songs o...