Author: George Wilde
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
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Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781480198128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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In many of the somewhat violent attacks that have recently been made on that splendour of mounting which now characterises our Shakespearian revivals in England, it seems to have been tacitly assumed by the critics that Shakespeare himself was more or less indifferent to the costumes of his actors, and that, could he see Mrs. Langtry's production of Antony and Cleopatra, he would probably say that the play, and the play only, is the thing, and that everything else is leather and prunella. While, as regards any historical accuracy in dress, Lord Lytton, in an article in the Nineteenth Century, has laid it down as a dogma of art that archaeology is entirely out of place in the presentation of any of Shakespeare's plays, and the attempt to introduce it one of the stupidest pedantries of an age of prigs.

Author: Antonio J. Mendez
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541762177
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 272

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From the spymaster and inspiration for the movie Argo, discover the "real-life spy thriller" of the brilliant but under-supported CIA operatives who developed breakthrough spy tactics that helped turn the tide of the Cold War (Malcolm Nance). Antonio Mendez and his future wife Jonna were CIA operatives working to spy on Moscow in the late 1970s, at one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War. Soviets kept files on all foreigners, studied their patterns, and tapped their phones. Intelligence work was effectively impossible. The Soviet threat loomed larger than ever. The Moscow Rules tells the story of the intelligence breakthroughs that turned the odds in America's favor. As experts in disguise, Antonio and Jonna were instrumental in developing a series of tactics -- Hollywood-inspired identity swaps, ingenious evasion techniques, and an armory of James Bond-style gadgets -- that allowed CIA officers to outmaneuver the KGB. As Russia again rises in opposition to America, this remarkable story is a tribute to those who risked everything for their country, and to the ingenuity that allowed them to succeed.

Author: Joseph Pearce
Publisher: Ignatius Press
ISBN: 1586170260
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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Details the life of Oscar Wilde, including his work as an author, his fascination with Catholicism, and his time in prison for a homosexual affair.

Author: Ian Miller
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 163758377X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 173

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Masks have been a ubiquitous and oft-politicized aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Years of painstakingly organized pre-pandemic planning documents led public health experts to initially discourage the use of masks, or even insinuate that they could lead to increased rates of spread. Yet seemingly in a matter of days in spring 2020, leading infectious disease scientists and organizations reversed their previous positions and recommended masking as the key tool to slow the spread of COVID and dramatically reduce infections. Unmasked tells the story of how effective or ineffective masks and mask mandate policies were in impacting the trajectory of the pandemic throughout the world. Author Ian Miller covers the earliest days of the pandemic, from experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci contradicting their previous statements and recommending masks as the most important policy intervention against the spread of COVID, to the months afterward as many locations around the globe mandated masks in nearly all public settings. With easy-to-understand charts and visual aids, along with detailed, clear explanations of the dramatic shift in policy and expectations, Unmasked makes the data-driven case that masks might not have achieved the goals that Fauci and other public health experts created.

Author: Julie Hutslar
Publisher: Luminous Epinoia Press
ISBN: 0975300008
Category : Identity (Philosophical concept)
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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This is "a manual for students along a spiritual journey. It is not a workbook, but does contain practical suggestions for change if that is what you need. It also contains philosophies or understandings that may stretch the mind to be able to perceive your own illusions."--Author's website.

Author: Mustafa Hikmet Tosyali
Publisher: Mustafa Hikmet Tosyali
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 51

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A practical guide to find the real freedom in modern age. In this book,you will find the answers to your questions,such as; What is the essence of all ancient religions,teachings and philosophies. What does it really mean "Total Awareness" and how you can reach to it. How to observe the "reality" with a clear perception and mind. How to find out "Meaning of Life". What really is "Matrix" and does it exist. How technology is changing and effecting our life. What is the real "Intelligence" and "Education". Table of Contents of the book include; Observation of Disorder Perception and Duality Dimension of Now Analyzing Money Society Control and Reason Education,Attention,Intelligence Awareness and Instinct The Art of Basketball Reaction and Butterfly Effect Philosophy and Real Religion The System of Your Mind The Meaning of Life and Science Thought and Artificial Intelligence Welcome to Matrix,Version 1.0. Be The Change Choiceless Awareness

Author: Anne Varty
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317892313
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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A Preface to Oscar Wilde provides a detailed study of the cultural, personal and political influences that shaped Wilde's writing. The study concentrates primarily on his fiction, critical dialogues and plays that were published between 1890 and 1895, and detailed accounts of Wilde's lesser known works such as his poetry, journalism and letters are also presented. The first section places his work in a variety of cultural contexts: Wilde's family life and his Irish inheritance are examined, the impact of his sexuality on his writing and reputation is considered, and a description is provided of how Wilde became a legendary figure in the arts. Major innovations and successes, such as The Picture of Dorian Gray, Salome and The Importance of Being Earnest are related to avant garde movements of their day such as aestheticism, decadence, and symbolism. Reference sections provide supporting material such as a Wilde chronology, a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further study. Anne Varty sets out in this study to bring to life the work of Wilde, and to make his writing accessible to readers who are unfamiliar with his achievements. In so doing, she confronts the ethical drive of his work, and demonstrates the coherent evolution of his work from the aestheticism of the early poetry, through the sophisticated handling of theatre, to the dark self-scrutiny of autobiography. The comprehensive and accessible approach makes this a useful reference work to all who are studying Oscar Wilde, both at A Level and undergraduate level. The content will also appeal to the general reader who is seeking to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Wilde's work.

Author: Patrick Brady
Publisher: Editions Slatkine
ISBN:
Category : Enlightenment
Languages : en
Pages : 318

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Author: Stephen Costello
Publisher: The Liffey Press
ISBN: 1908308532
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 106

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In this forthright and fascinating study, Dr Stephen J. Costello, philosopher and logotherapist, takes us on a profound journey into the intricate and intriguing nature of the dynami of lying. Drawing on philosophy, logical puzzles and Lacanian psychoanalysis, Costello investigates the types of lies we tell, the lies that include a good deal of truth, how and why children lie, the lies lovers tell, self-deception and much more. In the final section of the book Costello focuses in particular on how men and women lie in different ways. Men, he argues, lie in the guise of truth while women tell the truth in the guise of a lie. Men tend to be more direct while women are more deceptive. Men lie to create a better image of themselves, women lie to make others feel more comfortable. Provocative, while also frequently amusing, The Truth about Lying is a pithy primer on the act and art of lying. “This is an absolutely fascinating book . . . a quite extraordinary range of information . . . I can only encourage everyone to read it and thoroughly enjoy it as I did.” - Ivor Browne, from the Foreword