Author: Anne Chapman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9782881245602
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Anthropologist and filmmaker Chapman (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris) describes the distinctive tales and beliefs of a native people who have maintained their traditional life in the tropical forests of central Honduras, as related by one member. Accessible to general readers. Translated from Enfants de la Mort (1978). Paper edition (unseen), $17. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Masters of Animals
Author: Anne Chapman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9782881245602
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Anthropologist and filmmaker Chapman (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris) describes the distinctive tales and beliefs of a native people who have maintained their traditional life in the tropical forests of central Honduras, as related by one member. Accessible to general readers. Translated from Enfants de la Mort (1978). Paper edition (unseen), $17. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9782881245602
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Anthropologist and filmmaker Chapman (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris) describes the distinctive tales and beliefs of a native people who have maintained their traditional life in the tropical forests of central Honduras, as related by one member. Accessible to general readers. Translated from Enfants de la Mort (1978). Paper edition (unseen), $17. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Master of Animals in Old World Iconography
Author: Derek B. Counts
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789639911147
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Old World iconography from the Upper Paleolithic to the Christian era consistently features symbolic representations of both female and male protagonists in conflict with, accompanied by or transmuted partly or completely into, animals. Adversarial relationships are made explicit through hunting and sacrifice scenes, including heraldic compositions featuring a central figure grasping beasts arrayed on either side, while more implicit expressions are manifested in zoomorphic attributes (horns, headdresses, skins, etc.) and composite or hybrid figures that blend animal and human elements into a single image. While the so-called Mistress of Animals has attracted significant scholarly attention, her male counterpart, the Master of Animals, so far has not been accorded a correspondingly comprehensive synthetic study. In an effort to fill this gap in scholarship, The Master of Animals in Old World Iconography assembles archaeological, iconographical, and literary evidence for the Master of Animals from a variety of cultural contexts and disparate chronological horizons throughout the Old World, with a particular focus on Europe and the Mediterranean basin as well as the Indus Valley and Eurasia. The volume does not seek to demonstrate relatedness between different manifestations of this fi gure, even though some are clearly ontologically and geographically linked, but rather to interpret the role of this iconographic construct within each cultural context. In doing so, it provides an important resource for scholars confronting similar symbolic paradigms across the Old World landscape that foregrounds comparative interpretation in diverse ritual and socio-political environments.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789639911147
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Old World iconography from the Upper Paleolithic to the Christian era consistently features symbolic representations of both female and male protagonists in conflict with, accompanied by or transmuted partly or completely into, animals. Adversarial relationships are made explicit through hunting and sacrifice scenes, including heraldic compositions featuring a central figure grasping beasts arrayed on either side, while more implicit expressions are manifested in zoomorphic attributes (horns, headdresses, skins, etc.) and composite or hybrid figures that blend animal and human elements into a single image. While the so-called Mistress of Animals has attracted significant scholarly attention, her male counterpart, the Master of Animals, so far has not been accorded a correspondingly comprehensive synthetic study. In an effort to fill this gap in scholarship, The Master of Animals in Old World Iconography assembles archaeological, iconographical, and literary evidence for the Master of Animals from a variety of cultural contexts and disparate chronological horizons throughout the Old World, with a particular focus on Europe and the Mediterranean basin as well as the Indus Valley and Eurasia. The volume does not seek to demonstrate relatedness between different manifestations of this fi gure, even though some are clearly ontologically and geographically linked, but rather to interpret the role of this iconographic construct within each cultural context. In doing so, it provides an important resource for scholars confronting similar symbolic paradigms across the Old World landscape that foregrounds comparative interpretation in diverse ritual and socio-political environments.
Masters of Disguise
Author: Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1541528433
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game—and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. Find out more about some of nature's most bizarre and bloodthirsty con artists and meet the scientists who are working to figure out just how they pull off their amazing tricks.
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1541528433
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game—and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making sounds that interfere with the bats' echolocation. A tiny rain forest spider builds a big spider "puppet" out of bits of dead leaves, insect parts, and other items. Find out more about some of nature's most bizarre and bloodthirsty con artists and meet the scientists who are working to figure out just how they pull off their amazing tricks.
Drawing Animals
Author: Norman Adams
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823013669
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspiring illustrations show how to draw all kinds of wild and domestic animals. Contents: • 1. Elephants • 2. Bears • 3. Horses • 4. Cattle • 5. Deer • 6. Sheep • 7. Primates • 8. Cats • 9. Dogs • 10. Small Animals
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823013669
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Inspiring illustrations show how to draw all kinds of wild and domestic animals. Contents: • 1. Elephants • 2. Bears • 3. Horses • 4. Cattle • 5. Deer • 6. Sheep • 7. Primates • 8. Cats • 9. Dogs • 10. Small Animals
Becoming a Veterinarian
Author: Boris Kachka
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501159461
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Choosing what to do with your life begins with imagining yourself in a career. Using stories of real practitioners in the field, the Masters at Work series offers the opportunity to see through the eyes of someone who has mastered a profession and learn what the risks and rewards of a job really are. According to a LinkedIn survey that polled 8,000 professionals, the second most popular childhood dream job for respondents was a veterinarian. It’s a career that appeals to many, due to its involvement with animals and association with helping and doing good. Still, much of the day-to-day elements of the job are not known by the wider public. This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like, and will be a vital resource for anyone interested in pursuing the path. Is there such a thing as a typical veterinarian? Journalist and author Boris Kachka sets out on a journey, determined to discover how to turn a childhood dream into a real career. Becoming a Veterinarian is a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life’s work. There’s Michael, who thought he would be an architect, but instead works with urban pets at the ASPCA in New York; Elisha, who studied dance before she began treating cows, cats, and horses; Idina, who was injured in a car accident and was forced to find a second career; and Chick, who was earning a Masters in economics but turned to veterinarian science after he began working nights at an animal hospital. With each, Kachka dives into every element of the job: science, surgery, financials, finding a program, and everything in between.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501159461
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Choosing what to do with your life begins with imagining yourself in a career. Using stories of real practitioners in the field, the Masters at Work series offers the opportunity to see through the eyes of someone who has mastered a profession and learn what the risks and rewards of a job really are. According to a LinkedIn survey that polled 8,000 professionals, the second most popular childhood dream job for respondents was a veterinarian. It’s a career that appeals to many, due to its involvement with animals and association with helping and doing good. Still, much of the day-to-day elements of the job are not known by the wider public. This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like, and will be a vital resource for anyone interested in pursuing the path. Is there such a thing as a typical veterinarian? Journalist and author Boris Kachka sets out on a journey, determined to discover how to turn a childhood dream into a real career. Becoming a Veterinarian is a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life’s work. There’s Michael, who thought he would be an architect, but instead works with urban pets at the ASPCA in New York; Elisha, who studied dance before she began treating cows, cats, and horses; Idina, who was injured in a car accident and was forced to find a second career; and Chick, who was earning a Masters in economics but turned to veterinarian science after he began working nights at an animal hospital. With each, Kachka dives into every element of the job: science, surgery, financials, finding a program, and everything in between.
Animals and Their Masters
Author: Sir Arthur Helps
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Monster Animals
Author: Gerald Legg
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
ISBN: 9781903954584
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This series looks at popular subjects that interest children. Each title has a fully-interactive CD-ROM and includes Internet links to take children to interesting and informative sites.
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books
ISBN: 9781903954584
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This series looks at popular subjects that interest children. Each title has a fully-interactive CD-ROM and includes Internet links to take children to interesting and informative sites.
Animal Physiotherapy
Author: Catherine McGowan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111885232X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A thoroughly updated edition of this essential reference guide for physiotherapists and physical therapists, looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals. Seven new chapters provide greatly expanded coverage of practical treatment and rehabilitation Includes reviews of different physiotherapy techniques, drawing on both human and animal literature Discusses approaches in small animal medicine as well as for elite equine athletes Provides applied evidence-based clinical reasoning model, with case examples Now in full colour with many more illustrations
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111885232X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
A thoroughly updated edition of this essential reference guide for physiotherapists and physical therapists, looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals. Seven new chapters provide greatly expanded coverage of practical treatment and rehabilitation Includes reviews of different physiotherapy techniques, drawing on both human and animal literature Discusses approaches in small animal medicine as well as for elite equine athletes Provides applied evidence-based clinical reasoning model, with case examples Now in full colour with many more illustrations
Some Talk about Animals and Their Masters
Author: Sir Arthur Helps
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Animals Make Us Human
Author: Temple Grandin
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0151014892
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0151014892
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.