Coins and Medals of Imperial Russia
Coins and Medals of Imperial Russia is an online exhibition of the Russian coins housed at Yale University, dating from the reign of Ivan IV to Nicholas II. The exhibition is organised into chronological periods (by monarch), each with a brief summary of significant historical and monetary events, and clickable thumbnails of coins from the period. The quality of images is excellent, and both sides of each coin are shown. Separate pages catalogue: commemorative medals (such as the one struck to c
Nottingham U-Now
University of Nottingham. Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Health and Human Rights Pamphlets
A series of 7 pamphlets exploring different aspects of the Right to Health These pamphlets are available in three languages English Xhosa and Afrikaans
The Meanings of Timbuktu
This volume authored by leading international scholars begin s to sketch the meaning of Timbuktu within the context of the intellectual history of West Africa in particular and of the African continent in general The book covers four broad areas Part I provides an introduction to the region outlines what archaeology can tell us of its history examines the paper and various calligraphic styles used in the manuscripts and explains how ancient institutions of scholarship functioned Part II begins t
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us too plainly that two contending armies were engaged in the work of destruction at first we could hear only the heavy thundering sound of the sixty fours but as we came nearer we began to hear them more distinctly and before noon naught could be heard but one continuous roar which lasted without intermission until night about noon we received Orders to lay aside our knapsacks and proceed on the double quick but the order was countermanded and we proceeded on as before about four we rec’d
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and John Winston they are both fine healthy boys Thomas was 4 years old 24th day of last March John 2 years old 18th of same month our fourth one is a girl we call her Mary Jane She was born the 12th of June last I wrote you a letter a year or more ago but never received anny answer so I concluded that everyone was sick I want you to write me as soon as you receive this and let me know how you are coming on giving me all the news you have promised you would come to visit your friends but hav
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and John Winston they are both fine healthy boys Thomas was 4 years old 24th day of last March John 2 years old 18th of same month our fourth one is a girl we call her Mary Jane She was born the 12th of June last I wrote you a letter a year or more ago but never received anny answer so I concluded that everyone was sick I want you to write me as soon as you receive this and let me know how you are coming on giving me all the news you have promised you would come to visit your friends but hav
Photo album 1
Consists of 18 pages (68 images) from a photograph album created by Mary Lyon Taylor. Images include interior views, animals, infants, adults with children, group portraits, and more.
Dopo Bruner. Opzioni e prospettive per la ricerca didattica e la formazione degli insegnanti nel XXI
Ricerca didattica, riforma di strutture e riforma del curricolo: un intreccio problematico. Cultura, scuola e ricerca didattica. La cruna dell’ago si fa più sottile: la ricerca didattica tra conoscenza e concettualizzazione. Una storia…per posizionarci meglio. Una rivoluzione che fa fatica ad imporsi nei centralismi di tutte le stagioni. La modulazione degli apprendimenti, ovvero un curricolo per soglie di padronanza. Organizzazione degli insegnamenti e teorie dell'istruzione. Dopo Piaget:
Hydrological Systems Reading List
Hydrological Systems - Reading List - Part Three of human Pressures on the Environment
DoITPoMS Micrograph Library
The DoITPoMS Micrograph Library is a collection of materials micrographs intended for use in teaching and learning.
[limited access] or the open city?
The idea of the open city as a place of social integration, cultural diversity and collective identity is perceived as an irreversible achievement of modernity, and fuels our visions for a sustainable urban future. Nevertheless, we are witnessing increasing fragmentation and seclusion, which threatens the existence of the open city. Suburban compounds, gated communities, university campuses, covered shopping malls, urban entertainment areas, airport security zones, holiday resorts, all tend to d
A Boy in Munich Murdered by the Jews.
A nude boy on a low table, his blood streaming from a cut in the shoulder into a dish.,Cross-Reference: Anti-Semitism,Plate unnumbered, from a series Ritual Murder in Bavarian localities.,A nude boy on a low table, his blood streaming from a cut in the shoulder into a dish.,Cross-Reference: Anti-Semitism,Plate unnumbered, from a series Ritual Murder in Bavarian localities.
Lecture 16 - 11/18/2010
Lecture 16
Lecture 26 - 11/22/2010
Lecture 26
STARS: Shared Transatlantic Augmented Reality System
Since October 2000 the authors have operated a laboratory, the Shared Transatlantic Augmented Reality System (STARS), for exploring telepresence in the domestic environment. The authors, an artist and an architect, are conducting a series of experiments to test their hypotheses concerning mixed reality and supportive environments. This paper describes these hypotheses, the purpose and construction of the lab, and preliminary results from the ongoing collaboration.
Building a sustainable response to Islamic extremism in Europe and beyond.
How can we resolve the tensions between the different communities in Europe in the light of the growing threat from Islamic extremists, sometimes dubbed the 'Enemy Within'?
Hisham Hellyer is a policy analyst, academic and commentator, based at the University of Warwick as an Associate Fellow, the American University in Cairo as a Visiting Professor and Trinity College in Dublin as a Senior Research Fellow. His research interests include European Muslim communities, the interplay between Isla
Waistcoat Front
Waistcoat front; pale green with gold embroidery and spangles. Slanted pocket lined with cream silk. Date: 1780 - 1789 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
4.607 Thinking About Architecture: In History and at Present (MIT)
This class will be constructed as a lecture-discussion, the purpose being to engage important theoretical issues while simultaneously studying their continuing historical significance. To enhance discussion, three debates will be held in class. Each student will be required to participate in one of these debates. Each student will also be required to write three short papers. Class participation is essential and will be factored into the final grade.The course will portray the history of theory
Geomatics
Our world is driven by information. Think about how much we use Google Earth, TomTom, GPS, and satellites. In our globalised world it becomes more and more important to have an overview. Geo-information is crucial for this and people who can deal with this information as well.
‘Geo-information’ – the geographical coordinates of buildings, roads, property boundaries, water pipes, and even trees – is considered as an essential resource by both government and industry, where it is consta
