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The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology
By James A. O'Kon. 2012
The pioneering archaeo-engineer uncovers the advanced technologies of the Maya—from ancient highways to the concept of zero. The mysteries…
of the Maya have been a source of fascination since the ancient civilization was discovered in the 19th century. Far more advanced than any civilization in Europe, Maya developed an elegant mathematic system, an incredibly accurate astronomy, and one of the world&’s first written languages. The lost principles of Maya technology allowed ancient engineers to construct grand cities that towered above the rainforest, water systems with underground reservoirs, miles of all-weather paved roads tracking through the jungle, and the longest bridge in the ancient world. Pioneering archeologist and engineer James O&’Kon combined research, field exploration, forensic engineering, and 3-D virtual reconstruction to discover the secrets of Maya technology. Here, O&’Kon recounts how Maya engineers developed structural mechanics for multi-story buildings that were not exceeded in height until the first &“skyscraper&” built in Chicago in 1885; invented the blast furnace 2,000 years before it was patented in England; and developed the vulcanization of rubber more than 2,600 years before Charles Goodyear.Armana Age: A Study Of The Crisis Of The Ancient World
By James Baikie. 2004
When we consider the Cretans and Hittites, the powers of Babylonia and Assyria, and the internal conditions in Syria and…
Palestine, it can hardly be doubted that the reign of Akhetaten marks a turning point, notably in Egyptian history, but also in the wider history of the ancient world. Here the author vigorously reproduces this age, to show the intensely human interest that lies in the story of religion and art of decadence and reform.The Mechanical Triumphs of the Ancient Egyptians
By F. M. Barber. 2005
Treasure Of Ophir
By Craufurd. 2005
Ancient Egyptian Scarabs
By Newberry. 2003
Land Of The Pharaohs: Drawn With Pen And Pencil
By Manning. 2004
Everyday Life In Ancient Egypt
By Masparo. 2003
Luxor And Its Temples
By A. M. Blackman. 2005
Ancient Germanic Warriors: Warrior Styles from Trajan's Column to Icelandic Sagas
By Michael P. Speidel. 2004
Presenting a range of evidence for these diverse styles, from Roman art to early medieval bracteate amulets, and from classical…
texts to Beowulf, the Edda and Icelandic sagas, Professor Speidel here details seventeen different Germanic warriors styles, including berserks, wolf-warriors, club-wielders, long-hairs, ghost warriors and horse-stabbers, and how they indicate an unbroken continuity of customs, beliefs and battle-field tactics. Ancient Germanic warriors played a decisive role in historical events from 200 BC, when Germanic culture first became identifiable, to AD 1000 when Christianity swept through the Nordic countries. Arising from beliefs and states of mind, a variety of warrior styles manifested themselves in differences of dress, weaponry and fighting technique. Fully illustrated with over fifty photographs, this vivid and fascinating survey adds a colourful new dimension to our understanding of the history of Europe.Women and Religion in the First Christian Centuries (Religion in the First Christian Centuries)
By Deborah F. Sawyer. 1996
Women and Religion in the First Christian Centuries focuses on religion during the period of Roman imperial rule and its…
significance in women's lives. It discusses the rich variety of religious expression, from pagan cults and classical mythology to ancient Judaism and early Christianity, and the wide array of religious functions fulfilled by women. The author analyses key examples from each context, creating a vivid image of this crucial period which laid the foundations of western civilization. The study challenges the concepts of religion and of women in the light of post-modern critique. As such, it is an important contribution to contemporary gender theory. In its broad and interdisciplinary approach, this book will be of interest to students of early religion as well as those involved in cultural theory.Early Humans and Their World
By Bo Gräslund. 2005
Summarizing modern research on early hominid evolution from the apes six million years ago to the emergence of modern humans,…
this book is the first to present a synthetic discussion of many aspects of early human life.Severus of Antioch (The Early Church Fathers)
By Pauline Allen, C.T.R Hayward. 2004
In the first book to be devoted exclusively to Severus, well-known author in the field, Pauline Allen, focuses on a…
fascinating figure who is seen simultaneously as both a saint and a heretic. Part of our popular Early Church Fathers series, this volume translates a key selection of Severus' writings which survived in many other languages. Shedding light on his key opposition to the Council of Chalcedon and rehabilitates his reputation as a key figure of late antiquity, is examines his his life and times, thinking, homiletic abilities and his pastoral concerns. Severus was patriarch of Antioch on the Orontes in Syria from 512-518. Though he is venerated as an important saint in the Old Oriental Christian tradition, he has mostly been regarded as a heretic elsewhere; and as his works were condemned by imperial edict in 536, very little has survived in the original Greek.Changing Bodies, Changing Meanings: Studies on the Human Body in Antiquity
By Dominic Montserrat. 1998
Will You Love Me?: The Rescue Dog That Rescued Me (Foster Tails #2)
By Barby Keel. 2018
The heartwarming true story of a greyhound named Bailey, the woman who rescued him, and the miraculous healing power of…
love . . . . One night, in the middle of a rainstorm, Barby Keel found an unexpected gift at the gates of her animal sanctuary: a poor little greyhound, shivering and wet, abandoned under the cover of darkness. Barby had never seen a dog in such pitiful condition. He was scarred with burn marks, and so malnourished that every rib showed through his patchy fur. Barby was determined to help this unfortunate abused animal—if he managed to survive the night . . . The dog—who she named Bailey—not only survived, he displayed a fighting spirit and loving nature that took Barby by surprise. She herself was facing health issues of her own, a personal battle which threatened the future of the entire sanctuary. But thanks to Bailey—and the powerful bond that humans and animals share—they found the strength to heal their bodies, hearts, and souls . . . together. Told with deep affection, honesty, and compassion, Will You Love Me? is an emotional and joyful story that reminds us that, in rescuing others, we rescue ourselves. Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.comArchaeology and Ancient History: Breaking Down the Boundaries
By Eberhard W. Sauer. 2004
Challenging both traditional and fashionable theories, this collection of pieces from an international range of contributors explores the separation of…
the human past into history, archaeology and their related sub-disciplines. Each case study challenges the validity of this separation and asks how we can move to a more holistic approach in the study of the relationship between history and archaeology. While the focus is on the ancient world, particularly Greece and Rome, rhe lessons learnded in this book make it an essential addition to all studies of history and archaeology.Gabby: The Little Dog That Had to Learn to Bark (Foster Tails #1)
By Barby Keel. 2018
A moving, heartfelt true story that celebrates the way animals and humans rescue one another . . . Baby seagulls, mischievous…
ferrets, strutting peacocks…in the decades that Barby Keel has run her animal sanctuary in the English countryside, she has seen all manner of creatures. Thousands of cats and dogs have come through her doors and, with the aid of Barby and her dedicated staff, found loving forever homes. But Gabby, a small terrier with solemn, terrified eyes, is like no case Barby has ever encountered before.Gabby has spent all eight years of her life indoors. She has no idea how to play with a toy or chew a treat. She has never dug in the dirt or rolled happily in the grass. Strangest of all, Gabby does not know how to bark. Barby can tell that the little golden-haired dog is bright and curious beneath her paralyzing fear, but coaxing out Gabby’s true spirit will be a daunting task.Yet sometimes, a dog and a human fit together like two puzzle pieces, and so it is with Gabby and Barby. And Barby, who believes passionately in animals’ ability to help and heal those they love, will find her faith in Gabby repaid just when she, and her sanctuary, need it most . . .Athenian Political Oratory: Sixteen Key Speeches (Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World)
By David Phillips. 2004