Author: Tosca Menten
Publisher: Van Goor
ISBN: 9000321832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The first adventure of the funniest mummy ever! Just imagine. You’re called Angus Gust, you couldn’t be more ordinary and you live in the most boring town in the world. One day, you walk into your bedroom, smell something nasty, look around and suddenly notice a mummy lying in your bed. What would you do? Yes, you would be scared to death, of course. And you would close your eyes, count to ten and be sure it would be gone. But just imagine that after ten seconds, it would still be there… And after twenty seconds too…! What would you do then? Angus quickly got the tweezers out of the first aid kit and his father used them to grasp the final strip. "Alright, here we go," he said. "Maybe it won’t be as bad as all that." Then he lifted up the last flap. It was as bad as all that. They scared themselves to death. "Whumpy dumpman, he’ll never get a girlfriend," Nick whispered. "Disgusting," Angus shuddered.
Dummie the Mummy and the Golden Scarab
Author: Tosca Menten
Publisher: Van Goor
ISBN: 9000321832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The first adventure of the funniest mummy ever! Just imagine. You’re called Angus Gust, you couldn’t be more ordinary and you live in the most boring town in the world. One day, you walk into your bedroom, smell something nasty, look around and suddenly notice a mummy lying in your bed. What would you do? Yes, you would be scared to death, of course. And you would close your eyes, count to ten and be sure it would be gone. But just imagine that after ten seconds, it would still be there… And after twenty seconds too…! What would you do then? Angus quickly got the tweezers out of the first aid kit and his father used them to grasp the final strip. "Alright, here we go," he said. "Maybe it won’t be as bad as all that." Then he lifted up the last flap. It was as bad as all that. They scared themselves to death. "Whumpy dumpman, he’ll never get a girlfriend," Nick whispered. "Disgusting," Angus shuddered.
Publisher: Van Goor
ISBN: 9000321832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The first adventure of the funniest mummy ever! Just imagine. You’re called Angus Gust, you couldn’t be more ordinary and you live in the most boring town in the world. One day, you walk into your bedroom, smell something nasty, look around and suddenly notice a mummy lying in your bed. What would you do? Yes, you would be scared to death, of course. And you would close your eyes, count to ten and be sure it would be gone. But just imagine that after ten seconds, it would still be there… And after twenty seconds too…! What would you do then? Angus quickly got the tweezers out of the first aid kit and his father used them to grasp the final strip. "Alright, here we go," he said. "Maybe it won’t be as bad as all that." Then he lifted up the last flap. It was as bad as all that. They scared themselves to death. "Whumpy dumpman, he’ll never get a girlfriend," Nick whispered. "Disgusting," Angus shuddered.
Mummy Movies
Author: Bryan Senn
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476650527
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
In 1932, The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff, introduced another icon to the classic monster pantheon, beginning a journey down the cinematic Nile that has yet to reach its end. Over the past century, movie mummies have met everyone from Abbott and Costello to Tom Cruise, not to mention a myriad of fellow monsters. Horrifying and mysterious, the mummy comes from a different time with uncommon knowledge and unique motivation, offering the lure of the exotic as well as the terrors of the dark. From obscure no-budgeters to Hollywood blockbusters, the mummy has featured in films from all over the globe, including Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and even its fictional home country of Egypt--with each film bringing its own cultural sensibilities. Movie mummies have taken the form of teenagers, superheroes, dwarves, kung fu fighters, Satanists, cannibals and even mummies from outer space. Some can fly, some are sexy, some are scary and some are hilarious, and mummies quickly moved beyond horror cinema and into science fiction, comedy, romance, sexploitation and cartoons. From the Universal classics to the Aztec Mummy series, from Hammer's versions to Mexico's Guanajuato variations, this first-ever comprehensive guide to mummy movies offers in-depth production histories and critical analyses for every feature-length iteration of bandaged horror.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476650527
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
In 1932, The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff, introduced another icon to the classic monster pantheon, beginning a journey down the cinematic Nile that has yet to reach its end. Over the past century, movie mummies have met everyone from Abbott and Costello to Tom Cruise, not to mention a myriad of fellow monsters. Horrifying and mysterious, the mummy comes from a different time with uncommon knowledge and unique motivation, offering the lure of the exotic as well as the terrors of the dark. From obscure no-budgeters to Hollywood blockbusters, the mummy has featured in films from all over the globe, including Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, and even its fictional home country of Egypt--with each film bringing its own cultural sensibilities. Movie mummies have taken the form of teenagers, superheroes, dwarves, kung fu fighters, Satanists, cannibals and even mummies from outer space. Some can fly, some are sexy, some are scary and some are hilarious, and mummies quickly moved beyond horror cinema and into science fiction, comedy, romance, sexploitation and cartoons. From the Universal classics to the Aztec Mummy series, from Hammer's versions to Mexico's Guanajuato variations, this first-ever comprehensive guide to mummy movies offers in-depth production histories and critical analyses for every feature-length iteration of bandaged horror.
ArtCurious
Author: Jennifer Dasal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134590
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134590
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings? ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Author: Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"A guide to an exhibition of some of the artifacts found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, discussing the life and death of the young king, daily life in ancient Egypt, and ancient Egyptian religion and funerary practices." --
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
"A guide to an exhibition of some of the artifacts found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, discussing the life and death of the young king, daily life in ancient Egypt, and ancient Egyptian religion and funerary practices." --
Empire of Ancient Egypt
Author: Wendy Christensen
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 143810314X
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The great civilization that grew up around the Nile River had sophisticated irrigation systems that held back the desert, writing and record keeping that kept track of every event in the region, and some of the greatest architects and engineers the world
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 143810314X
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The great civilization that grew up around the Nile River had sophisticated irrigation systems that held back the desert, writing and record keeping that kept track of every event in the region, and some of the greatest architects and engineers the world
The Palgrave Mummy
Author: Florence Mae Pettee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Amulet of Samarkand
Author: Jonathan Stroud
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1423141466
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Be careful what you wish for. Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1423141466
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Be careful what you wish for. Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of his elders, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he summons the powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal Lovelace's greatest treasure, the Amulet of Samarkand, he finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, and rebellion.
Dummie the Mummy and the Tomb of Akhnetut
Author: Tosca Menten
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789000357857
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this, second book in the Dummie the Mummy series, Dummie, Angus and Nick travel to Egypt. It s Dummie's great wish to return to his country to visit the grave of his father, Pharaoh Acnenose. Unfortunately, Egypt has completely changed in four thousand years and Acnenose's grave seems untraceable. To make matters even worse, Nick falls ill and Angus and Dummie set off without him. Then something terrible happens - Dummie has to give everything he's got to save his best friend. Yet he is also determined to find his father's grave. Fortunately, he remembers more and more about his life long ago and this proves to be very handy! AUTHOR: Tosca Menten is one of the most popular Dutch children's book writers. For Dummie the Mummy she was awarded with the Grand Prize of the Children and Youth Jury in Flanders and the Dutch Children's Jury. So far she has written more than 35 books. SELLING POINTS: * The second title in the successful Dutch children's book series Dummie the Mummy * The series has won numerous awards, and two movies have already been made * Sold in more than 10 languages, this series is now finally available in English 40 b/w illustrations
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
ISBN: 9789000357857
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this, second book in the Dummie the Mummy series, Dummie, Angus and Nick travel to Egypt. It s Dummie's great wish to return to his country to visit the grave of his father, Pharaoh Acnenose. Unfortunately, Egypt has completely changed in four thousand years and Acnenose's grave seems untraceable. To make matters even worse, Nick falls ill and Angus and Dummie set off without him. Then something terrible happens - Dummie has to give everything he's got to save his best friend. Yet he is also determined to find his father's grave. Fortunately, he remembers more and more about his life long ago and this proves to be very handy! AUTHOR: Tosca Menten is one of the most popular Dutch children's book writers. For Dummie the Mummy she was awarded with the Grand Prize of the Children and Youth Jury in Flanders and the Dutch Children's Jury. So far she has written more than 35 books. SELLING POINTS: * The second title in the successful Dutch children's book series Dummie the Mummy * The series has won numerous awards, and two movies have already been made * Sold in more than 10 languages, this series is now finally available in English 40 b/w illustrations
Ancient Egypt
Author: J. Leibovitch
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Middle Egyptian
Author: James P. Allen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139917099
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of hieroglyphic signs, and a dictionary. It also includes a series of twenty-six essays on the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian history, society, religion, literature, and language. Grammar lessons and cultural essays allows users not only to read hieroglyphic texts but also to understand them, providing the foundation for understanding texts on monuments and reading great works of ancient Egyptian literature. This third edition is revised and reorganized, particularly in its approach to the verbal system, based on recent advances in understanding the language. Illustrations enhance the discussions, and an index of references has been added. These changes and additions provide a complete and up-to-date grammatical description of the classical language of ancient Egypt for specialists in linguistics and other fields.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139917099
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of hieroglyphic signs, and a dictionary. It also includes a series of twenty-six essays on the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian history, society, religion, literature, and language. Grammar lessons and cultural essays allows users not only to read hieroglyphic texts but also to understand them, providing the foundation for understanding texts on monuments and reading great works of ancient Egyptian literature. This third edition is revised and reorganized, particularly in its approach to the verbal system, based on recent advances in understanding the language. Illustrations enhance the discussions, and an index of references has been added. These changes and additions provide a complete and up-to-date grammatical description of the classical language of ancient Egypt for specialists in linguistics and other fields.