Dr Wright's translation of Caspari's Arabic Grammar first appeared in 1859. Since that time it has been thoroughly revised and enlarged, and has become the standard authority. Volume I contains sections on orthography and pronunciation, on the verb, the noun and adjective, on numerals, prepositions, adverbs and conjunctions. Volume II deals with syntax and prosody.
In this second volume of Pavarotti's memoirs, the great operatic tenor shares glimpses of his family life, his love of horses and the jumper show he sponsors, and the complex arrangements involved in travel and performances
The increasing popularity of the Internet has resulted in the majority of today's programming tasks and applications involving some form of networking. Almost every programming language provides some networking facilities. However, unlike other programming languages, Java had support for network programming built into it right from the start. Java, therefore, allows you to develop powerful network applications with exceptional ease. This book introduces you to the world of Java network programming and takes you far inside it. The chapters of this book are grouped in five sections. The first section looks at network basics. Java networking preliminaries are then covered in the following section. The third section explores classes that are provided by Java to handle a variety of network tasks. Java API's that are used for distributed network programming are covered in section four. The fifth and final section investigates new networking features and improvements offered by JDK 1.4. This book
A look at the trial and conviction of Claus Von Bulow for the attempted murder of his wife, Sunny, examines the characters involved in the case--Von Bulow, his wife, his mistress, his two stepchildren, and his wife's personal maid
History, Legends & Lore of These Mythical Beings (Secrets Behind History's Legendary Bloodsuckers)
Exploring the rich tapestry of vampire lore, this book delves into the diverse legends and cultural interpretations that have shaped the vampire mythos over time. It highlights the complexities of defining vampires, emphasizing the unscientific nature of folklore. The narrative reveals how these mythical beings, often depicted as revenants who drain the life essence from the living, have captured the imagination of the Western world, while also acknowledging the vast array of beliefs surrounding them across different cultures.
"Haunting and heroic...SINS OF THE FATHER sets itself apart from other true-crime thrillers....A story of the paraylyzing power of memories." LOS ANGELES TIMES On a lovely fall day in 1969, a peaceful middle-class suburb, Eileen Franklin's father raped and killed her best friend, Susan. And then she repressed the memory for nearly twenty years. Soon Eileen was assaulted with memories of her violent family life, and her own terror, pain, and loneliness. As a child, she had never expected to live very long, and now she understood the reason why--and that she would have to act in the name of justice....
