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1. Theory and Research Section. Education and Research Division. Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Papers on research in library science and the exhibition of library materials which were presented at the 1982 International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference include: (1) "Terminological Problems of Networks," a discussion by Helena Kolarova Palkova of the meaning of "library networks" and "methodological work" in Socialist and Western librarianship, with a description of the structure of Socialist library research networks; (2) "Networks in Library Research: The Present State of Communication Between Research Workers" by Patricia Layzell Ward (United Kingdom), which lists existing networks in library research and considers whether research workers are able to communicate within and across national boundaries; (3) "A Working Group on Exhibitions. What For?," an examination by M. T. Varlamoff (France) of the reasons for creating an IFLA working group on exhibitions, and the material, technical, and administrative problems related to exhibitions; and (4) "Loan Items for Exhibitions," a translation from German of a manual of legally-binding regulations covering the lending of items for exhibitions from the Bavarian State Library, including sample loan application and contract forms, and a description of the development and adoption of the regulations. (ESR)

Published
1982

2. CHAPTER XVIII: LETTERS FROM EUROPE, 1878-79. TRAMPING WITH TWICHELL. WRITING A NEW TRAVEL BOOK. LIFE IN MUNICH.

Subjects
LETTERS, QUALITY of life, BOOKS, INCOME
Abstract

Chapter XVIII of the electronic book "The Letters of Mark Twain," by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) is presented. This chapter presents Twain's letter from Europe from 1878-1879. Twain narrated how life has become a serious matter to him. He also said that too many disturbances hinders him from writing another book and this has affected his ability to earn an income.

Published
2008

3. CHAPTER IV: BERLIN.

Author

Mencken, H. L., Nathan, George Jean, and Wright, Willard Huntington

Subjects
TOURISTS, CULTURE, TOURISM
Abstract

Chapter 4 of the book "Europe After 8:15," by H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright is presented. It deals with the places and culture of Europe. It focuses on the adventures of two American tourists vacationing in Berlin, Germany. Furthermore, it provides information on their views on the area.

Published
2008

4. CHAPTER III: MUNICH.

Author

Mencken, H. L., Nathan, George Jean, and Wright, Willard Huntington

Subjects
TOURISTS, CULTURE, TOURISM
Abstract

Chapter 3 of the book "Europe After 8:15," by H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright is presented. It deals with the people, places and culture of Europe. It focuses on the adventures of two American tourists vacationing in Munich, Germany and provides information on their views on several tourist destinations on the area.

Published
2008

5. CHAPTER II: VIENNA.

Author

Mencken, H. L., Nathan, George Jean, and Wright, Willard Huntington

Subjects
TOURISTS, CULTURE, TOURISM
Abstract

Chapter 2 of the book "Europe After 8:15," by H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright is presented. It deals with the people, places and culture of Vienna, Austria. It focuses on the adventures of two American tourists vacationing in Europe and provides information on their views on several tourist destinations on the area.

Published
2008

6. CHAPTER I: PREFACE IN THE SOCRATIC MANNER.

Author

Mencken, H. L., Nathan, George Jean, and Wright, Willard Huntington

Subjects
LANDSCAPES, CULTURE
Abstract

Chapter 1 of the book "Europe After 8:15," by H. L. Mencken, George Jean Nathan and Willard Huntington Wright is presented. It deals with the beautiful sceneries in Hungerberg at Innsbruck, Austria. It focuses on the conversation of two tourist about their views about the people, places and culture of Europe.

Published
2008

7. Chapter CLXXVII: KORNERSTRASSE,7.

Author

Paine, Albert Bigelow

Subjects
APARTMENTS, LITERARY journeys, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, LITERATURE
Abstract

Chapter 177 of Volume 2, Part 2 of the book "Mark Twain, A Biography: The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens," by Albert Bigelow Paine is presented. It deals with the undertakings, trials, struggles and triumphs in the life and literary career of literary writer Samuel Longhorne Clemens. It focuses on Twain's thoughts and undertakings concerning his apartment in Europe.

Published
1912

8. Chapter CLXXVI: A EUROPEAN SUMMER.

Author

Paine, Albert Bigelow

Subjects
VACATIONS, LITERARY journeys, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, LITERATURE
Abstract

Chapter 176 of Volume 2, Part 2 of the book "Mark Twain, A Biography: The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens," by Albert Bigelow Paine is presented. It deals with the undertakings, trials, struggles and triumphs in the life and literary career of literary writer Samuel Longhorne Clemens. It focuses on Twain's summer vacation in Europe.

Published
1912

9. CHAPTER VIII. CIVILITAS.

Author

Hodgkin, Thomas

Subjects
GOTHS, ETHNOLOGY, GERMANIC peoples, CIVILIZATION
Abstract

Chapter 8 of the book "Theodoric the Goth: Barbarian Champion of Civilisation" is presented. It highlights the next 30 years in the life of Theodoric. It narrates how his character was transformed, ruling Italy with unquestioned justice and wise forethought, prioritizing the welfare of his subjects and cherishing civilization with love and devotion. Some of the works that he was able to accomplish were the rebuilding of the cities and repair of aqueducts, encouragement of commerce and manufactures, and the revival of agriculture.

Published
1897

10. CHAPTER XVIII: LETTERS FROM EUROPE, 1878-79. TRAMPING WITH TWICHELL. WRITING A NEW TRAVEL BOOK. LIFE IN MUNICH.

Author

Twain, Mark

Subjects
TRAVEL writing
Abstract

Chapter 18 of the book "The Letters of Mark Twain: Volume 3: 1875-1888," by Mark Twain has been presented. The article explores several letters of Twain, discussing his tramping in Europe and his life in Munich, addressed to several people including his mother Jane Clemens, brother Orion Clemens and writer W. D. Howells. It is explained through the letters that one of the reasons for his decision to go on a tour to Europe is his demand for another book of travel.

Published
1876