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Of all the divinities of classical antiquity, the Greek Hermes (Mercury in his Roman alter ego) is the most versatile and enigmatic. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, this volume offers an overview of the myriad aspects of this elusive figure, tracking the god's footprints across the many domains in which he partakes.

Excerpt from Physical Education in the High SchoolThe demands of our present-day civilization upon the physical strength of an individual make it more imperative now than ever before that due regard should be given to bodily development. The increased emphasis, therefore, upon Physical Education is warranted from every standpoint. Spencer says that the first obligation of the school is to make the pupil a good animal. The physical basis is fun...

Excerpt from Physical Education in the High SchoolThe demands of our present-day civilization upon the physical strength of an individual make it more imperative now than ever before that due regard should be given to bodily development. The increased emphasis, therefore, upon Physical Education is warranted from every standpoint. Spencer says that the first obligation of the school is to make the pupil a good animal. The physical basis is fun...

Excerpt from Report of Governor Grover to General Schofield on the Modoc War: And Reports of Maj. Gem, John F. Miller and General John E. Ross, to the GovernorDepartment of the Columbia, on the authorities of the State of Oregon, for troops, but there was a recognized co-operation by the Oregon Volunteer Militia in the field with the regular troops, and the volunteers served during their first campaign against the Modocs, under the com mand of...

Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. O...

The volumes published in the series "Beiträge zur Altertumskunde" comprise monographs, collective volumes, editions, translations and commentaries on various topics from the fields of Greek and Latin Philology, Ancient History, Archeology, Ancient Philosophy as well as Classical Reception Studies. The series thus offers indispensable research tools for a wide range of disciplines related to Ancient Studies.

A comprehensive treatment of the reflections by Augustan poets on Apollo as an imperial icon.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Copper metallurgy in Africa encompasses the study of copper production across the continent and an understanding of how it influenced aspects of African archaeology.

A Handbook to the Reception of Ovid presents more than 30 original essays written by leading scholars revealing the rich diversity of critical engagement with Ovid's poetry that spans the Western tradition from antiquity to the present day. * Offers innovative perspectives on Ovid's poetry and its reception from antiquity to the present day * Features contributions from more than 30 leading scholars in the Humanities. * Introduces familiar and...

Want to know how to travel though life's toughest crossroads effectively in spite of life's challenges and obstacles? I'll tell you how I did it. This 40-day devotional that you have in your hand has been designed with you in mine. Its purpose is to recharge, motivate, encourage, restore longevity, discipline and strengthen you through life's difficult times. The word "crossroad" takes on a different meaning. Your crossroad experience can be a...

Excerpt from Report of Governor Grover to General Schofield on the Modoc War: And Reports of Maj. Gem, John F. Miller and General John E. Ross, to the GovernorDepartment of the Columbia, on the authorities of the State of Oregon, for troops, but there was a recognized co-operation by the Oregon Volunteer Militia in the field with the regular troops, and the volunteers served during their first campaign against the Modocs, under the com mand of...

Employing narrative criticism to provide a comprehensive examination of the dreams and visions in Luke-Acts, this study highlights those passages in which characters interpret their visionary encounters (e.g., the infancy narrative, Saul's/Paul's conversion, the Cornelius-Peter episode, and Paul's dream at Troas).

Seit fast vier Jahrzehnten arbeitet Willy Loman ziemlich erfolglos als Handlungsreisender. Als ihm plötzlich gekündigt wird, versucht er weiterhin, seinen unerschütterlichen Glauben an den amerikanischen Traum und die damit verbundene Scheinwelt gegenüber seiner Familie aufrecht zu erhalten. Sein Sohn Biff führt ihm die Realität vor Augen und löst damit eine folgenschwere Reaktion bei seinem Vater aus.Volker Schlöndorffs preisgekrönte Verfilmu...

The first comprehensive treatment of the reflections by Augustan poets on Apollo as an imperial icon.