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This study of Japanese Shin Buddhism offers a combination of historical development, carefully selected readings with commentaries, and a full list of illustrations linked to the text. It aims to reform the general view in the West that Zen is the principal Buddhist expression in Japan.

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In this book Raymond Fearn surveys this Italian musico-theatrical phenomenon in the period since the Second World War, examining a wide range of works, illustrated by numerous musical examples and production photographs.

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Die Basis dieser Arbeit bilden 1470 Anzeigen aus deutschen und schweizerischen Zeitungen. Diese sind vollzählig und im Wortlaut abgedruckt. Der Band stellt eine Quellensammlung zur Verfügung, die Linguisten, Publizisten und Historiker zu weiteren Studien ermuntern soll. Die vorliegende Studie verfolgt zwei Ziele. Auf der theoretischen Ebene werden Hypothesen über die Entstehung und Entwicklung von Textsorten aufgestellt und anhand des vorlieg...

This study of Japanese Shin Buddhism offers a combination of historical development, carefully selected readings with commentaries, and a full list of illustrations linked to the text. It aims to reform the general view in the West that Zen is the principal Buddhist expression in Japan.

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An introduction to the evangelical revival of the 18th and early 19th century, important as a cultural force during that period. The book is intended for A' level and undergraduate courses on the 18th century.

Karen Messing is Professor, Department of Biological Studies, University of Quebec at Montreal, and former Director of the Center for CINBIOSE.

Civil Engineering Contractual Procedures gives an introduction to the contractual procedures, legislation and administrative practices that are used in the civil engineering industry. It introduces the principles of contract law, and the main forms of contract used in the construction industry. It then concentrates on the main forms of contract used in civil engineering, with the discussion based on the ICE Conditions of Contract. It looks at ...

A problem-focused and clearly organized survey of the dynastic strife and crisis of medieval government in 15th century England.

These essays explore the utility of thinking about public-private partnerships for local economic development. A theoretical examination of theories of governance, institutions and policy instruments is supplemented by empirical analysis and comparisons of their operation in the United Kingdom, Sweden and the United States in the context of debates about the 'limits of politics' and dependence on the institutions of civil society.

Die Reihe Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZNW) ist eine der ältesten undrenommiertesten internationalen Buchreihen zur neutestamentlichen Wissenschaft. Seit 1923 publiziert sie wegweisende Forschungsarbeiten zum frühen Christentum und angrenzenden Themengebieten. Die Reihe ist historisch-kritisch verankert und steht neuen methodischen Ansätzen, die unser Verständnis des Neuen Testaments befördern, gleichfalls ...

Am Beispiel einer Besatzungszeitung unternimmt der Autor mit linguistisch-handlungstheoretischen und diskursanalytischen Mitteln eine Rekonstruktion der Besatzungsdimension und der propagandistisch-ideologischen publizistischen Tätigkeiten.

`This is a very practical "how to" book, written for students on counselling skills courses. It is intended to help them through the various problems faced by people returning to education, perhaps after a long gap.... how useful this book could be to students who [are] confused by the increasingly academic requirements of counselling training courses... I would recommend this book as a companion for anyone who is starting a course with little...

`This book makes a welcome appearance in today's climate where the stress is upon short-term, brief, focused counselling and therapy... the approach of the authors is comprehensive and thorough. They look at many issues which arise in the debate about long-term counselling... [it is] a very useful book for those in training. It would also be of interest to those already in practice who are involved in or considering long-term work. Where I thi...

`This book makes a welcome appearance in today's climate where the stress is upon short-term, brief, focused counselling and therapy... the approach of the authors is comprehensive and thorough. They look at many issues which arise in the debate about long-term counselling... [it is] a very useful book for those in training. It would also be of interest to those already in practice who are involved in or considering long-term work. Where I thi...

Written for undergradaute courses on postwar American foreign policy, Southeast Asian history, the Cold War, the Vietnam war, international relations, decolonization, and third world communism, this introduction uses the wealth of recent research to place the Vietnam war within the contexts of European colonization, American Cold War strategy and Vietnam's own political history

An account of the achievements of the Mughal Empire, which dominated India for three centuries. Under enlightened patrons such as Akbar the Great in the 16th century and Shah Jahan in the 17th century, this vast Muslim empire produced paintings and architecture of exceptional quality.

Musik ist unverzichtbarer Bestandteil der menschlichen Kultur, wirkt in vielfältiger Weise auf Individuum und Gesellschaft. Musik hat auch eine Geschichte: Musikgeschichte ist ein spezifisch europäisches Phänomen. Es ist die Geschichte von musikalischen Revolutionen, Konflikten und Auseinandersetzungen. Wenn im Rückblick diese Geschichte als gradlinige logische Fortentwicklung erscheint, so ist dies doch weitgehend die Konstruktion wissenschaf...