Though he was Greek, Plutarch wrote his Roman Lives in the first century AD, a world dominated by the Roman Empire.
Here he considers some of the major figures who had left their stamp on the history of Rome, including generals, rulers, philosophers, and politicians.
More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre
that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged
as America's-and the world's-most popular and influential musical
medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations' worth of
history. From Ray Charles to Joni Mitchell to Nirvana, rock music has
been an undeniable force in both reflecting and shaping our cultural
landscape.
Icons of Rock offers a vivid overview of rock's pervasive
role in contemporary society by profiling the lives and work of the
music's most legendary artists. Most rock histories, by virtue of their
all-encompassing scope, are unable to cover the lives and work of
individual artists in depth, or to place those artists in a broader
context.
This two-volume set, by contrast, provides extensive
biographies of the 24 greatest rock n' rollers of all time, examining
their influences, innovations, and impact in a critical and historical
perspective. Entries inside this unique reference explore the issues,
trends, and movements that defined the cultural and social climate of
the artists' music. Sidebars spotlight the many iconic elements
associated with rock, such as rock festivals, protest songs, and the
British Invasion. Providing a wealth of information on the icons,
culture, and mythology of America's most beloved music, this
biographical encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for
students and music fans alike.
From women's medicine and the writings of Christine de Pizan to the lives of market and tradeswomen and the idealization of virginity, gender and social status dictated all aspects of women's lives during the middle ages. A cross-disciplinary resource, Women and Gender in Medieval Europe examines the daily reality of medieval women from all walks of life in Europe between 450 CE and 1500 CE, i.e., from the fall of the Roman Empire to the discovery of the Americas.
Rather than a give the story of philosophy in 50 pages, Dr. McInerny
points students of philosophy in a direction such that their
philosophical studies might actually benefit their lives. The book is
thus a defense of perennial philosophy, and the classical view that
philosophy is something humans are "naturally" drawn to do, because it
completes our lives. Dr. McInerny engages the reader in argument, as he
defends this view against modern views of philosophy, and discusses the
nature of certainty, common sense, and the role of science. Its most
important value is the great faith in human intellect and reason,
implicit throughout the book. This book would make a good beginning for
college philosophy classes. A concluding bibliographical appendix by
Joshua Hochschild gives a brief overview of main philosophers
throughout history, and some good suggestions for reading.
Kat DeLuna's 9 Lives is one of the year's sweetest surprises--a beguiling, bilingual pop debut that should make her a huge star (fingers crossed). The disc is a dazzling showcase for her unique talents, most notably her opera-trained voice, which bends and snaps with ease amid shiny club beats and tropical rhythms. Breakout single "Whine Up" soars on a thundering, round-the-way groove that's impossible to shake after just one listen. But that's just the first of the disc's flirty, feline offerings. "Animal" roars to camp-club perfection, blending anthem-like choruses with dance-diva attitude, and "Run the Show" is a confident party-starter. DeLuna proves equally adept at emotive balladry. The Selena-esque shimmer of "Am I Dreaming" is buoyed by a lilting, beach-kissed groove. And "Love Me, Leave Me" mines the same goth-pop territory as Rihanna's "Unfaithful." Teen pop-heads, Latin soulsters, anyone with a weakness for hooky melodies: DeLuna's 9 Lives will have them all purring with delight.