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Хотите узнать подлинные, не приукрашенные истории любви? Хотите понаблюдать за тем, как взрослый мужчина мучается на безлюбье и обретает новое чувство в странном и таинственном месте посреди Москвы? Все это в новом романе известного писателя и телеведущего Андрея Максимова «Так любят люди». Если вы считаете, что на свете нет ничего важнее любви; если вам интересно узнать, как сегодня любят люди; если вам интересно прочесть необычную смесь психологии, философии и документалистики – этот роман для вас.

Эта повесть о таксационных экспедициях по хребтам Западного Саяна продиктована воспоминаниями о прекрасной природе и интересных людях, живущих в этих местах. Название, созвучное знаменитой книге Федосеева, родилось ещё в моём студенчестве, когда мы с товарищами только постигали лесную науку. Известные сегодня Ергаки, Кинтегир, Абазинский тракт, в то время были ещё дикими нетронутыми местами, а Саяно-Шушенский биосферный заповедник был в своём начале. Граница с Тувой только добавляла своих проблем, а водохранилище ещё не подпирало козерожьи скалы. Багульник цвёл своим ярким цветом на горных кручах. Наши экспедиции были одними из первых научных исследований этих нетронутых цивилизацией мест.

Рассказ о том, как молодой парень из глухой деревни открывает неизвестный ему мир жизни мегаполиса. Передана реальная жизнь в северной глубинке и переживания героя не без нотки юмора.

Удача не покинет того, кто дотянулся до эдельвейса, маленькой звезды, закутанной в белый мех. И Отто достал бы цветок для своей возлюбленной, но осенью, когда юная пара посетила родовое имение фон Фриденбургов, эдельвейсы, к сожалению, уже отцвели. Может быть, это досадное обстоятельство и определило драматичную судьбу девушки и юноши: в их жизни не было удачи. Но любовь и верность друг другу были столь сильны, что олицетворяли собой этот храбрый цветок, не увядающий от прикосновения льда.

The Aztecs brings to life one of the best-known indigenous civilizations of the Americas in a vivid, comprehensive account of the ancient Aztecs. A thorough examination of Aztec origins and civilization including religion, science, and thought Incorporates the latest archaeological excavations and research into explanations of the Spanish conquest and the continuity of Aztec culture in Central Mexico Expanded coverage includes key topics such as writing, music, royal tombs, and Aztec predictions of the end of the world

In this book, William Caferro asks if the Renaissance was really a period of progress, reason, the emergence of the individual, and the beginning of modernity. An influential investigation into the nature of the European Renaissance Summarizes scholarly debates about the nature of the Renaissance Engages with specific controversies concerning gender identity, economics, the emergence of the modern state, and reason and faith Takes a balanced approach to the many different problems and perspectives that characterize Renaissance studies

The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods. Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies

For many centuries Germanic peoples occupied much of northern and central Europe. From the fourth century onward migrant groups extended their power and influence over much of western Europe and beyond to North Africa. In so doing, they established enduring states in France, Spain, Italy and Britain. This illustrated book makes use of archaeological and literary sources to outline the ethnogenesis and history of the early Germanic peoples. It provides an overview of current knowledge of these peoples, their social structure, settlements, trade, customs, religion, craftsmanship and relations with the Roman Empire. In this second edition, the author incorporates important new archaeological evidence and reports on advances in historical interpretation. In particular, he offers new insights into developments in central and eastern Europe and the implications for our understanding of migration and settlement patterns, ethnicity and identity. Ten new plates have been added featuring significant new sites discovered in recent years.

Contesting the Reformation provides a comprehensive survey of the most influential works in the field of Reformation studies from a comparative, cross-national, interdisciplinary perspective. Represents the only English-language single-authored synthetic study of Reformation historiography Addresses both the English and the Continental debates on Reformation history Provides a thematic approach which takes in the main trends in modern Reformation history Draws on the most recent publications relating to Reformation studies Considers the social, political, cultural, and intellectual implications of the Reformation and the associated literature

A Companion to Tacitus brings much needed clarity and accessibility to the notoriously difficult language and yet indispensable historical accounts of Tacitus. The companion provides both a broad introduction and showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author. Tacitus is one of the most important Roman historians of his time, as well as a great literary stylist, whose work is characterized by his philosophy of human nature Encourages interdisciplinary discussion intended to engage scholars beyond Classics including philosophy, cultural studies, political science, and literature Showcases new theoretical approaches that enrich our understanding of this complex author Clarifies and explains the notoriously difficult language of Tacitus Written and designed to prepare a new generation of scholars to examine for themselves the richness of Tacitean thought Includes contributions from a broad range of established international scholars and rising stars in the field

The Hollywood War Film offers readers a lively introduction to the theory, history, stars, and major films constituting this vital genre, from Hollywood's earliest days to the current moment Combines broad historical and theoretical coverage of the genre with in-depth analysis of specific films Includes chapters on All Quiet on the Western Front, World War II combat films, Platoon and Full Metal Jacket, Eastwood’s Iwo Jima films, and Iraq war films An ideal text for perennially popular courses on the war film genre

A Companion to Assyria is a collection of original essays on ancient Assyria written by key international scholars. These new scholarly contributions have substantially reshaped contemporary understanding of society and life in this ancient civilization. The only detailed up-to-date introduction providing a scholarly overview of ancient Assyria in English within the last fifty years Original essays written and edited by a team of respected Assyriology scholars from around the world An in-depth exploration of Assyrian society and life, including the latest thought on cities, art, religion, literature, economy, and technology, and political and military history