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THE study of the recent science of Comparative Mythology is one of the most popular and attractive of minor scientific pursuits. It deals with a subject-matter which has interested most of us at one period of our lives, and turns the delight of our childhood into a charm and recreation for maturer age. Nor is it without more useful lessons. In it we see more clearly than perhaps elsewhere the reciprocal influence, which none can wholly escape, of words and language upon thought, and again ...

This book has been specifically designed for those in the early stages of learning. It offers a direct and comprehensive method to expand your basic vocabulary.Immerse yourself in the language with Practical Vocabulary: This book serves as a stepping stone to language mastery, carefully presenting essential words and phrases for everyday use. Each word is accompanied by its translation, and often by an example sentence illustrating its usage. This practical approach allows you to q...

In this volume you will find 13 illustrated Popular Tales from the Basque region of Spain. Here you will find tales like Aquelarre, Arguiduna, The Song of Lamia, the Prophecy of Lara, the Virgin of the Five Towns in which mermaids, heroes, magical horns and ghosts abound.If you have ever travelled through the province of Galicia in North Western Spain, you can’t fail to notice the Celtic influences in the region’s art and culture. So it is therefore not surprising to also f...

All the words you'll need in your day-to-day life in the palm of your hand!With thousands of lemmas, neatly organised and translated, Fluo's Basque Mini Dictionary is designed to become the everyday go-to pocket reference for students, learners, business professionals and travellers.Features:Bi-directional bilingual dictionary (English-Basque & Basque-English)Over 5000 words in totalPocket-size and...

"The Oaths, Signs, Ceremonies and Objects of the Ku-Klux-Klan" presents a revealing exploration of the secretive rituals and symbolic apparatus that underlie one of America's most notorious hate groups. Written in an exposed yet straightforward style, this document meticulously catalogues the oaths and ceremonial practices that fostered group identity and cohesion among its members. Contextually situated within the volatile post-Civil War era, the text serves as both a historical artifact ...

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The Oaths, Signs, Ceremonies and Objects of the Ku-Klux-Klan is a compelling examination of the secretive rituals and operational structures of one of America's most infamous and contentious organizations. Written in a straightforward yet gripping style, the text presents a chilling insight into the Klan's symbolic language and the performative aspects of its gatherings. Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, this work captures the zeitgeist of racial tension and the resurgenc...

After the war, which had not benefited my purse extravagantly, I wandered off into the interior of Georgia, and finally engaged in business in one of the interior counties. I knew the southern people pretty well before the war, had been much among them, and was familiar with their habits, prejudices, etc. For my own convenience and safety, when I went into business I passed as a Kentuckian, and thereby avoided many personal and business annoyances. At first this was not particularly disagr...

Antibiotics transformed modern medicine. But what happens when they stop working?Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to global health, already claiming millions of lives each year and putting routine surgeries, cancer treatment, organ transplantation, and modern healthcare at risk. Yet while bacteria continue to evolve, the development of new antibiotics has slowed dramatically.Why?In Patents, Profits, and Superbugs...

The land of the Basques is a vibrant place with an intoxicating spirit. Whether you're taking in the culture in Bilbao, grazing on elaborate pintxos in San Sebastian or exploring the rugged coast, Footprint's Bilbao & Basque Region Handbook covers all the top attractions in this quirky area, plus tips for getting off the beaten track.• Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and getting around• Highlights map and inspirational color section, so you kno...

Between April 1949 and February 1950 multiple crimes were committed by members of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan. Groups of white hooded masked men arrived by car at the home of Charlie Lee Hurst, a shopkeeper who lived near rural Pell City. Hurst was killed and his nephew wounded by gunmen who called them out of their house on the night of February 22nd. In the spring of 1949 a string of floggings resulted in trials of more than one Klansman in Birmingham. At issue was a new anti-mask law that ...