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Autore |
Sia Marian F. |
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That elusive fountain of wisdom : a tale of human thirst for knowledge / / by M. F. Sia and S. Sia |
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Newcastle upon Tyne : , : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, , 2015 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (301 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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Belgium Fiction |
Louvain (Belgium) Fiction |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; SOME COMMENTSON THAT ELUSIVE FOUNTAIN OF WISDOM; CHAPTER ONE; LEUVEN, BELGIUM; CHAPTER TWO; CHAPTER THREE; CHAPTER FOUR; CHAPTER FIVE; CHAPTER SIX; CHAPTER SEVEN; CHAPTER EIGHT; CHAPTER NINE; EPILOGUE; APPENDICES; APPENDIX A; APPENDIX B |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This tale follows fictitious characters as they journey in search of wisdom and the fulfillment of their objectives. Set mainly in the fascinating university town of Leuven, Belgium, it revolves around the personal, social, political and academic aspirations of visiting scholars in the town. Richard Gutierrez from the USA needs to get tenure at his university. Jennifer Sydney from England is determined to advance her career. Aisling O'Shea and her six-year old son Philip from Ireland have dif... |
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