Paul Stephenson Knihy

The book offers a vivid and detailed exploration of the reign of Byzantine emperor Basil II from 976 to 1025, emphasizing his military conquests and administrative reforms. It presents a revisionary perspective that challenges traditional narratives, highlighting the emperor's impact on the Byzantine Empire's stability and territorial expansion. Accompanied by illustrations, the account brings to life the complexities of Basil II's rule, showcasing his strategies and the socio-political dynamics of the era.

Exploring the intricate interactions between Byzantium and the Balkan peoples from 900 to 1204, this book delves into political, cultural, and economic exchanges that shaped the region. It highlights key events, influential figures, and the impact of Byzantine policies on Balkan societies. By examining both conflict and cooperation, the narrative provides a comprehensive understanding of how these relationships influenced the development of national identities and the historical trajectory of the Balkans.

The Byzantine World presents the latest insights of the leading scholars in the fields of Byzantine studies, history, art and architectural history, literature, and theology. Those who know little of Byzantine history, culture and civilization between AD 700 and 1453 will find overviews and distillations, while those who know much already will be afforded countless new vistas. Each chapter offers an innovative approach to a well-known topic or a diversion from a well-trodden path. Readers will be introduced to Byzantine women and children, men and eunuchs, emperors, patriarchs, aristocrats and slaves. They will explore churches and fortifications, monasteries and palaces, from Constantinople to Cyprus and Syria in the east, and to Apulia and Venice in the west. Secular and sacred art, profane and spiritual literature will be revealed to the reader, who will be encouraged to read, see, smell and touch. The worlds of Byzantine ceremonial and sanctity, liturgy and letters, Orthodoxy and heresy will be explored, by both leading and innovative international scholars. Ultimately, readers will find insights into the emergence of modern Byzantine studies and of popular Byzantine history that are informative, novel and unexpected, and that provide a thorough understanding of both.

Exploring the concept of giving, this book delves into the societal pressures surrounding various occasions that prompt generosity, from church donations to holiday gifts. It addresses the financial strain these expectations can create and offers practical suggestions to reframe our approach to giving. By examining the motivations behind our generosity, the author provides insights on how to make giving more manageable and meaningful without breaking the bank.

Set against the backdrop of an apocalyptic storm, the narrative unfolds as a relentless killer threatens the remnants of humanity. The characters must navigate both the treacherous weather and the dangers posed by the murderer, leading to a gripping struggle for survival. Tension escalates as they confront not only the elements but also the darker aspects of human nature in a fight to preserve what remains of civilization.

Focusing on essential management areas, this guide outlines key concepts, principles, and applications crucial for the success of modern construction projects. It covers seven main management areas and aligns with The CIOB's Education Framework, making it a recommended resource for those involved in construction management.

Information overload is a subject of vital, ubiquitous concern in our time. The Poetics of Information Overload reveals a fascinating genealogy of information saturation through the literary lens of American modernism. Although technology has typically been viewed as hostile or foreign to poetry, Paul Stephens outlines a countertradition within twentieth- and twenty-first-century literature in which avant-garde poets are centrally involved with technologies of communication, data storage, and bureaucratic control. Beginning with Gertrude Stein and Bob Brown, Stephens explores how writers have been preoccupied with the effects of new media since the advent of modernism. He continues with the postwar writing of Charles Olson, John Cage, Bern Porter, Hannah Weiner, Bernadette Mayer, Lyn Hejinian, and Bruce Andrews, and concludes with a discussion of conceptual writing produced in the past decade. By reading these works in the context of information systems, Stephens shows how the poetry of the past century has had, as a primary focus, the role of data in human life.

This book examines the achievements of Welsh rulers - such as Llywelyn the Great and Llywelyn the Last in the so-called Age of the Princes - but also probes the factors, including the hostility of other Welsh leaders and communities, which led to the ultimate failure of the Llywelyns and the conquest of their principality by Edward I.

Drawing on the history and development of Musical Theatre, this engaging workbook provides a comprehensive overview of the nuts and bolts of the discipline. Introducing students to the basics of the theory and history of musical theatre, it covers all four elements of any Musical Theatre course: dance, music, acting and performing.

This biography delves into the life of the first Christian Roman emperor, highlighting his pivotal role in establishing Constantinople. It explores his reign, significant decisions, and the impact of his conversion to Christianity on the Roman Empire. The narrative provides insights into his political strategies, cultural influences, and the legacy he left behind, making it a comprehensive account of a transformative figure in history.