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Excerpt from Eccentricities of Literature and Life, or the the Recreative Magazine, 1822Aornons are sometimes extremely careless in expressing thermelves others pique themselves on a quaintness or an od dity, more honoured in the breach than the observance. How ever, we do not pretend to carp or cavil in the followi arti cle; our oflice being merely to exhibit the extremely od way in which some think and write, (and great ones, too, among them,) but who, perhaps, have been caught napping. Let us view some of these eccentricities, not with the green magnify ing glasses of criticism, but with those of a student, who goes to the theatre by way of relaxation, determined to be leased. T he'display might have been considerably increased rom our common-place book for the present, however, these will serve to mark a great variety in modes of expression.Roger Ascnan, describing Lady Jane Grey, expresses him self thus At the time (says he) that the rest of the com any were gone out a hunti and to their other amusements, found - O Jupiter and allt gods l - this divine ou lady reading the Phaedo of the divine Plato, in Greek, zc. Ngurely there was no occasion to disturb Jupiter and the conclave of Olympus, by thus calling upon them so abruptly.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Technologies of History is an engrossing and innovative consideration of how history is constructed today, exploring our most basic relationship to history and the diverse contributions of visual and computational media to conceptions of the past. Embracing the varieties of history offered by experimental film, television, video games, and digital media, Steve F. Anderson mines the creative and discursive potential of this profane and esoteric historiography. He offers a highly readable and consistently fascinating discussion of historiography in visual media, with an emphasis on alternate or fantastic histories, including Star Trek time travel episodes, fake documentaries, films created from home movies and found footage, and video games about cultural traumas such as the siege at Waco and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Examining artifacts from the most commercial Hollywood product to the modernist avant-garde, this bold and ambitious polemic seeks to address historians, media scholars, and general readers alike, encouraging all to recognize, engage with, and perhaps even learn from these heterodox histories and the powerful sway they hold over our historical consciousness.

This book aims to extend the range of application of analytical and semi-analytical techniques of classical celestial mechanics for the case of motion in highly eccentric orbits. The technique, developed by the authors and described in detail here, is based on the traditional mean, true, or eccentric anomalies with the elliptic anomaly and corresponding Fourier expansions for Jacobi elliptic functions. It makes it possible to represent more effectively the motion of celestial objects in highly eccentric orbits, which until now has been studied mostly using numerical integration. The specific methodology described in the book is linked closely to mathematical software used widely in the West, and is therefore of relevance to researchers worldwide.

This book aims to extend the range of application of analytical and semi-analytical techniques of classical celestial mechanics for the case of motion in highly eccentric orbits. The technique, developed by the authors and described in detail here, is based on the traditional mean, true, or eccentric anomalies with the elliptic anomaly and corresponding Fourier expansions for Jacobi elliptic functions. It makes it possible to represent more effectively the motion of celestial objects in highly eccentric orbits, which until now has been studied mostly using numerical integration. The specific methodology described in the book is linked closely to mathematical software used widely in the West, and is therefore of relevance to researchers worldwide.

Written in a style similar to that of Nigel Slater’s multi-award-winning food memoir ‘Toast’, this is a celebration of the glory, humour, eccentricities and embarrassments that are the British at Table.The British have a relationship with their food that is unlike that of any other country. Once something that was never discussed in polite company, it is now something with which the nation is obsessed. But are we at last developing a food culture or are we just going through the motions?‘Eating for England’ is an entertaining, detailed and somewhat tongue-in-cheek observation of the British and their food, their cooking, their eating and how they behave in restaurants, with chapters on – amongst other things – dinner parties, funeral teas, Indian restaurants, dieting and eating whilst under the influence.Written in Nigel Slater’s trademark readable style, ‘Eating for England’ highlights our idiosyncratic attitude towards the fine art of dining.

The British have a relationship with their food that is unlike that of any other country. Once something that was never discussed in polite company, it is now something with which the nation is obsessed. But are they at last developing a food culture or are they just going through the motions? This entertaining, detailed, and somewhat tongue-in-cheek observation of the British and their food, cooking, eating, and behavior in restaurants, covers such topics as dinner parties, funeral teas, Indian restaurants, dieting, and eating while under the influence. Written in Nigel Slater’s trademark readable style, Eating for England highlights the nation's idiosyncratic attitude towards the fine art of dining.

"The Theatre of Tennessee Williams" brings together in a matching format the plays of a genius of the American theatre. Arranged in chronological order, this ongoing series includes the original cast listings and production notes.

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Discusses the social aspects of dining, including seating, portions, utensils, table manners, and customs

Relates how Texas millionaires such as John Connally, T. Boone Pickens, and the Hunts accumulated their fortunes and what happened to them after the economic boom was over

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It was home to Einstein in decline, the place where Kurt Göedel starved himself in paranoid delusion, and where J. Robert Oppenheimer rode out his political persecution in the Director's mansion. It is the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey; at one time or another, home to fourteen Nobel laureates, most of the great physicists and mathematicians of the modern era, and two of the most exciting developments in twentieth-century science—cellular automata and superstrings.Who Got Einstein's Office? tells for the first time the story of this secretive institution and of its fascinating personalities.

For all those interested in the crossroads of linguistics and culture, this enchanting book offers a colorful array of foreign and domestic idioms. Illustrated.

Celebrates the rich, compelling imagery of idiomatic proverbs and phrases in French, Italian, Spanish, and Latin, and their English equivalents, examining sources and social and cultural implications

The story of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey--home for geniuses and great thinkers of the 20th century. Ed Regis explores the past of this "intellectual hotel" that has played host to 14 Nobel Prize winners.

Adapted from a 19th-century novella by Eca de Queiroz, Manoel de Oliveira's exquisite Eccentricities Of A Blonde-Haired Girl is the story of an ill-fated romance between a young accountant and a mysterious woman he spies through his office window.

What do you call a compilation that combines the musical influences of Janis Joplin with those of Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Heart with Craig Chaquico, Stevie Nicks with Blue Oyster Cult, K.T. Tunstall with the Scorpions, Bonnie Raitt with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Sheryl Crow with Tom Petty, and Melissa Etheridge with Led Zeppelin? Eccentric, indeed ... like their first release, Enigma's second CD explores the gamut of human emotion and experience, sometimes with humor, sometimes with brutal intro

Enjoy the aesthetic and luxury of the famous Gucci sunglasses. The brand offers a variety of frames, from classic and refined to boldly innovative. Distinctive elements like the GG logo and glamorous details give Gucci sunglasses a unique style and eccentricity. Wear the Gg 1494S model with acetate frame and square shape.

Elegant and spirited sunglasses inspired by 1950s pastel tones. These delicately squared frames are available in both sunglasses and prescription versions, with 3 bold color combinations to choose from. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and eccentricity to your everyday look.