Although astrology was viewed with suspicion by the medieval church it became a major area of inquiry for the renowned cardinal & scholar Pierre d' Ailly whose astrological & apocalyptic writings had a significant influence on Christopher Columbus D' Ailly's writings on the stars the focus of this book clearly illustrate the complex relationships among astrology science & Christian thinking in the late Middle Ages Through an examination of his letters sermons & philosophical astrological & theological treatises Laura Ackerman Smoller reveals astrology's appeal as a scientific means to interpret history & prophecy & not merely as a magical way to forecast & manipulate one's own fate At the same time she shows how d' Ailly dealt with delicate problems--such as free will & God's omnipotence--in elevating astrology to a compelling but not always consistent natural theology The French cardinal's most intriguing prediction was for the advent of Antichrist in 1789 one that stemmed from his deep concern over the Great Schism (1378-1414) Smoller maintains that the division in the church led d' Ailly to fear the imminence of the apocalypse & that he eventually turned to astrology to quell his apocalyptic fears thereby gaining confidence that a church council could heal the Schism In elucidating the place of astrology in medieval society this book also affords a personal glimpse of a man facing a profound crisis Originally published in 1994 The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback & hardcover editions The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905 ...

There are many stories we can tell about the past & we are not perhaps as free as we might imagine in our choice of which stories to tell or where those stories end John Arnold's Very Short Introduction is a stimulating essay about how we study & understand history The book begins by inviting us to think about various questions provoked by our investigation of history & explores the ways these questions have been answered in the past Concepts such as causation interpretation & periodization are introduced by means of concrete examples of how historians work giving the reader a sense of the excitement of discovering not only the past but also ourselves ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Part of the documentary series examining unexplained phenomena around the world This volume takes a look at the infamous hoax of the so-called & Piltdown Man& the human remains discovered in 1912 & believed to provide crucial evidence for Darwin&s evolutionary theories It was to take 41 years so cunning was the fraud for experts to determine that the bones were not in fact human but those of an ape Using rare archive footage & photographs as well as period accounts & interviews this documentary uncovers the scientific scandal & attempts to discover who might have been responsible ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Mia is a contract killer with a secret she&s a transgender woman After a young life where she never quite fitted in Eddie an underworld linchpin took Mia under his wing & created a brilliant assassin But Mia&s life is turned upside down when she receives a letter from her ex Wendy who reveals that she&s dying from cancer
- & that when they were together Mia fathered a son 11-year-old Ryan Now Mia is his legal guardian Travelling to a tiny village in West Yorkshire to see the boy Mia meets the rest of Wendy&s farmhouse clan 16-year-old Riley 15-year-old Levi & 6-year-old Leonie Hit & Miss follows Mia&s attempts to mix her killer instincts with her new maternal ones in a search for her own identity A lethal killer at the heart of a troubled family in the middle of nowhere is where the series begins Actors Chloe Sevigny Jonas Armstrong Vincent Regan Peter Wight Erin Shanagher Reece Noi & Karla Crome Director Hettie Mac Donald & Sheree Folkson Certificate 18 years & over Year 2012 Screen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English Subtitles English Duration 4 hours & 26 minutes (approx)
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Fun outdoor throwing game in which you try to hit the skittles in the correct order The centre stake & measuring string provide a 360 degree playing field so you can throw from any direction Knock the skittle outside the string’s reach & you win it! Fun outdoor throwing game Knock the right skittle outside the string&s reach & you win! Fun family game ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Charlie Bronson (Dax Shepard) a getaway driver with a questionable past risks everything when he breaches his witness protection program to deliver his fiance (Kristen Bell) to Los Angeles in order to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity As the couple race across country their road trip grows hilariously complicated as they find themselves in increasingly bizarre & awkward situations With federal agents & Charlie&s former pal gangster Alex Dimistri (Bradley Cooper) hot on their trail the couple will have to put the pedal to the metal if they hope to make it to LA in time Actors Bradley Cooper Kristen Bell Dax Shepard Tom Arnold & Beau Bridges Director David Palmer & Dax Shepard Certificate 15 years & over Year 2012 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 40 minutes (approx) Region Region 2
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Bundle up with your child&s favourite pals in these fun-filled wintertime tales! Join Bob The Builder Thomas & Friends Barney Kipper Pingu & Fireman Sam in their playful adventures Learn the true meaning of Christmas with Barney build a snowman with Bob Woolly the sheep goes on a chilly adventure in Fireman Sam whistle down the tracks with Thomas & laugh as Pingu plays hilarious tricks on his friends Episodes Comprise Thomas & Friends & Percy&s New Whistle& Barney & Gift Of The Dinos& Bob The Builder & Snowman Scoop& Pingu & Pingu & The Hose& Kipper & The Big Freeze& Bonus Episode! Fireman Sam & Baa Baa Baby& ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play HERE COMES SPRING features a great line-up of all your favourite kid&s show characters brought together for a bumper pack of fun

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Witches pumpkins & goofy ghosts Join all your favourite HIT friends in the new Spooky Collection from HIT Favourites! Put on your finest fancy dress costumes & let your imaginations take you on a fantstic adventure discover the mystery behind the gurgling drain monster in Bobsville the ghostly goings on in Thomas & Friends & find out what happens when poor little Pingu gets a taste of his own meddlesome medicine Meanwhile Barney is throwing the best Halloween party ever & you&re all invited! It&s not a trick
- just lots of treats from HIT Favourites! Bob The Builder Muck&s Monster Pingu Pingu The Ghost Rubbadubbers Finbar & The Ghosts Fireman Sam Mummy&s Little Pumpkin Kipper violet Park Monster Barney Guess Whosweet Treats Thomas & Friends Haunted Henry Angelina Ballerina Henry&s Halloween Wobbly Land Wobbly Worm
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play It&s Party Time! Enjoy the celebrations with all your HIT favourites including Bob the Builder Fireman Sam & Thomas & Friends Watch as the circus comes to Sodor Angelina attends a Royal Banquet & join in with a very special birthday in Pontypandy There&s everything you need for a fun more » & exciting party; fancy dress games singing & much more ...