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Classic Rugby Clangers
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Classical Arabic
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This volume introduces the major classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from the key works (many of which appear in translation for the first time here) in each of the fields
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This volume introduces the major classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from the key works (many of which appear in translation for the first time here) in each of the fields -- including logic philosophy of science natural philosophy metaphysics ethics & politics -- to which they made significant contributions. An extensive Introduction situating the works within their historical cultural & philosophical contexts offers support to students approaching the subject for the first time as well as to instructors with little or no formal training in Arabic thought. A glossary select bibliography & index are also included. ...
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Classical Art
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Classic Telescopes

Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the dedicated collectors but there are also many amateurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These telescopes feel" different from any contemporary telescope and perhaps have a unique ability to reconnect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by the great instrument makers of the 18th and 19th centuries particularly the dynastic telescope makers including Dollond Alvan Clark Thomas Cooke & Sons and Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser luminaries such as John Brashear John Calver William Wray Henry Fitz and William Henry Mogey. Classic Telescopes covers the key features of the telescopes designed by these manufacturers and shows
how a heady combination of market trends instrument condition and pedigree will dictate their prices at auction. Classic Telescopes also shows the reader how to find real bargains! Interviews with top classic telescope collectors (and users) provide the best tips of prospecting for a genuine acquisition."
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Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the dedicated collectors but there are also many amateurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These telescopes feel" different from any contemporary telescope & perhaps have a unique ability to reconnect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by the great instrument makers of the 18th & 19th centuries particularly the dynastic telescope makers including Dollond Alvan Clark Thomas Cooke & Sons & Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser luminaries such as John Brashear John Calver William Wray Henry Fitz & William Henry Mogey. Classic Telescopes covers the key features of the telescopes designed by these manufacturers & shows how a heady combination of market trends instrument condition & pedigree will dictate their prices at auction. Classic Telescopes also shows the reader how to find real bargains! Interviews with top classic telescope collectors (and users) provide the best tips of prospecting for a genuine acquisition."

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