Binns W S (26 results)

Hardcover, no dust jacket. Ex-library, otherwise very good. 163 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1882 CLOTHCOVER, no dust cover. Binding intact, some stripping next to the spine inside cover, pages clear with typical yellowing. Some wear and small stains to cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Light foxing to edges and endpapers. Rear top corner bumped. Tiny bump to front bottom corner. Dustjacket very good. Some scuffing to surfaces. Edges mildly creased with small tears, .75" and under. Gilt lettering debossed to spine of dark blue, cloth-covered boards. Clean, tight. 163 pp with notes and index. Studies in Latin Literature and its Influence. Erasmus (1466 -- 1536) was a Dutch Renaissance humanist. "This volume includes chapters on the importance of Erasmus as an interpreter of the Classics, as a satirist, and as a writer of letters. There is an account of his work as a Biblical scholar and religious reformer, an examination of his linguistic style, and a discussion of the medieval background and the significance of Erasmus to our times," (front flap).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. x, 163. Blue cloth boards, gilt spine lettering, in dust jacket. Dust jacket spine a touch sunned, else clean and fresh copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 2nd edition, considerably enlarged. Includes fold-out chart of "Scales". Very dark green cloth, titled gilt on upper board, Light occasional foxing.

Paperback. Condition: New. The authors of Making Sense of Science and Religion believe that addressing interactions between science and religion is part of all science educators' collective job-and that this is the book that will help you facilitate discussion when the topic of religion comes up.Designed for teachers at all grade levels, the book will help you anticipate and respond to students' questions-and help students reconcile their religious beliefs even as you delve into topics such as evolution, geochronology, genetics, the origin of the universe, and climate change.The book is divided into three parts:1. Historical and cultural context, plus a framework for addressing science-religion issues in a legal, constitutional manner.2. Guidance on teaching specific scientific concepts at every grade level: elementary, middle, and high school science, as well as college and informal science settings.3. Advice for engaging families, administrators, school boards, legislators and policy makers, and faith communities.The book's authors are all personally and professionally invested in the subject. They are a mix of K-12 teachers, college professors, and experts from organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. They know that teaching about the interaction between science and religion is not easy.But they also know that educators have an ethical obligation to minimize the perceived conflict between science and religion. As the authors write, "When students hear a consistent message during science instruction-that they can learn science while maintaining their religious beliefs-they are much more willing to learn regardless of messages to the contrary that they might hear outside of your classroom.".…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 217 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.39 inches. In Stock.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. inscriptions to endpapers. green bds patchily faded. gilt titles to front.

Paperback. Condition: New. The authors of Making Sense of Science and Religion believe that addressing interactions between science and religion is part of all science educators' collective job-and that this is the book that will help you facilitate discussion when the topic of religion comes up.Designed for teachers at all grade levels, the book will help you anticipate and respond to students' questions-and help students reconcile their religious beliefs even as you delve into topics such as evolution, geochronology, genetics, the origin of the universe, and climate change.The book is divided into three parts:1. Historical and cultural context, plus a framework for addressing science-religion issues in a legal, constitutional manner.2. Guidance on teaching specific scientific concepts at every grade level: elementary, middle, and high school science, as well as college and informal science settings.3. Advice for engaging families, administrators, school boards, legislators and policy makers, and faith communities.The book's authors are all personally and professionally invested in the subject. They are a mix of K-12 teachers, college professors, and experts from organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. They know that teaching about the interaction between science and religion is not easy.But they also know that educators have an ethical obligation to minimize the perceived conflict between science and religion. As the authors write, "When students hear a consistent message during science instruction-that they can learn science while maintaining their religious beliefs-they are much more willing to learn regardless of messages to the contrary that they might hear outside of your classroom.".…

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Inscribed by one of editors, S. E. Banks, to Kevin Down. Very minor foxing to top edges. Dustwrapper slightly faded on spine but unclipped. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition. Owner's signature. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: xcviii, 1013pp. Owner's signature.…

Binding sound, text unmarked. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. As new. Dustwrapper protected in removable clear plastic sleeve. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 2nd Impression. Binding sound, text unmarked. Size: xcviii, 1013pp.…

Condition: New. Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia was written in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. This is the first English translation of this major medieval text which is both learned and entertaining, full of scientific and theological speculation and a wealth of accounts of folklore and popular belief. Editor(s): Banks, S.E.; Binns, J. W. Series: Oxford Medieval Texts. Num Pages: 1112 pages, 2 plates. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1QDH; DNF; HBJD; HBLC; HRCM; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1490. . 2002. Annotated. hardcover. . . . .…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia was written in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. This is the first English translation of this major medieval text which is both learned and entertaining, full of scientific and theological speculation and a wealth of accounts of folklore and popular belief. Editor(s): Banks, S.E.; Binns, J. W. Series: Oxford Medieval Texts. Num Pages: 1112 pages, 2 plates. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1QDH; DNF; HBJD; HBLC; HRCM; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 63. Weight in Grams: 1490. . 2002. Annotated. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is the first English translation and the first modern critical edition of Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia. Gervase wrote the Otia Imperialia in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. It presents an encyclopedic melange of cosmographical, historical, and geographical information and a wealth of learned and original accounts of folklore and popular belief. It also contains advice to Otto and pertinent remarks on therelationship between Empire and Papacy, together with scientific and theological speculation. The edition also includes Gervase's recently discovered Commentary on the Lord's Prayer. Gervase was avoracious and eclectic reader; his many borrowings are identified in this fully annotated edition. Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia was written in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. This is the first English translation of this major medieval text which is both learned and entertaining, full of scientific and theological speculation and a wealth of accounts of folklore and popular belief. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is the first English translation and the first modern critical edition of Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia. Gervase wrote the Otia Imperialia in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. It presents an encyclopedic melange of cosmographical, historical, and geographical information and a wealth of learned and original accounts of folklore and popular belief. It also contains advice to Otto and pertinent remarks on therelationship between Empire and Papacy, together with scientific and theological speculation. The edition also includes Gervase's recently discovered Commentary on the Lord's Prayer. Gervase was avoracious and eclectic reader; his many borrowings are identified in this fully annotated edition. Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia was written in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. This is the first English translation of this major medieval text which is both learned and entertaining, full of scientific and theological speculation and a wealth of accounts of folklore and popular belief. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 1112.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 1112.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 1112 47:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Case Laminate on White w/Gloss Lam.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This is the first English translation and the first modern critical edition of Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia. Gervase wrote the Otia Imperialia in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. It presents an encyclopedic melange of cosmographical, historical, and geographical information and a wealth of learned and original accounts of folklore and popular belief. It also contains advice to Otto and pertinent remarks on therelationship between Empire and Papacy, together with scientific and theological speculation. The edition also includes Gervase's recently discovered Commentary on the Lord's Prayer. Gervase was avoracious and eclectic reader; his many borrowings are identified in this fully annotated edition. Gervase of Tilbury's Otia Imperialia was written in the early thirteenth century for his patron, the Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV. This is the first English translation of this major medieval text which is both learned and entertaining, full of scientific and theological speculation and a wealth of accounts of folklore and popular belief. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…