Author: Donald P. Ryan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028642772
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, including archaeological discoveries, mythology, architecture, and religion.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ancient Egypt
Author: Donald P. Ryan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028642772
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, including archaeological discoveries, mythology, architecture, and religion.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028642772
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, including archaeological discoveries, mythology, architecture, and religion.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy
Author: Christopher Gordon De Pree
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592572199
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Astronomy is an ancient science on the cutting edge. Although it's been around for more than 5,500 years, astronomers say that we've learned more than 90 percent of what we know about the universe in just the last 50 years. Of this body of knowledge, a disproportionate amount has been acquired in the past decade, with each new year yielding more information than the last. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Third Edition, covers these new advances and discoveries and is repositioned to focus more on exciting, cutting-edge cosmology topics and less on backyard astronomy.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592572199
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Astronomy is an ancient science on the cutting edge. Although it's been around for more than 5,500 years, astronomers say that we've learned more than 90 percent of what we know about the universe in just the last 50 years. Of this body of knowledge, a disproportionate amount has been acquired in the past decade, with each new year yielding more information than the last. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Third Edition, covers these new advances and discoveries and is repositioned to focus more on exciting, cutting-edge cosmology topics and less on backyard astronomy.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy
Author: Dennis William Hauck
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577354
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
More than magic... Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577354
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
More than magic... Where else can one combine chemistry and philosophy to turn base metal into gold while discovering a magical elixir to prolong life? Here's a simple and straightforward guide to alchemy that explains its basic principles. Written by one of the world's few practicing alchemists, it's a concise reference guide that provides easy-to-follow information so that anybody can be a wizard-in-training.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geography
Author: Joseph Gonzalez
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571888
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An updated guide to world geography explains geographical terminology, differentiates between physical and political geography, discusses the environmental and political events changing the world, and examines the latest statistics concerning country size, population, and geopolitical makeup, all accompanied by new, detailed maps. Original. 15,000 first printing.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571888
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An updated guide to world geography explains geographical terminology, differentiates between physical and political geography, discusses the environmental and political events changing the world, and examines the latest statistics concerning country size, population, and geopolitical makeup, all accompanied by new, detailed maps. Original. 15,000 first printing.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict
Author: Mitchell Geoffrey Bard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577910
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
There is, perhaps, no other place in the world fraught with as much turmoil as the Middle East. This updated guide provides readers with an intense look at current events and the ever-changing political and social landscape, as well as the history-ancient and modern-of the region. This latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict offers a completely updated view of events in the region through the corrective lens of present-day knowledge, as well as a look at what's going on there right now- The rearming of Hezbollah, and what it may mean to Israel and the Lebanese government. The increased threat of Iran-despite increased pressure from the United States and Europe, its acquisition of nuclear weapons may only be a matter of time. With Hamas controlling Gaza and the Palestinian Authority now divided, can the Palestinians present a united position in peace talks? The evacuation from Gaza-has this peace measure only led to a launching pad for a new front in a war against Israel?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577910
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
There is, perhaps, no other place in the world fraught with as much turmoil as the Middle East. This updated guide provides readers with an intense look at current events and the ever-changing political and social landscape, as well as the history-ancient and modern-of the region. This latest edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict offers a completely updated view of events in the region through the corrective lens of present-day knowledge, as well as a look at what's going on there right now- The rearming of Hezbollah, and what it may mean to Israel and the Lebanese government. The increased threat of Iran-despite increased pressure from the United States and Europe, its acquisition of nuclear weapons may only be a matter of time. With Hamas controlling Gaza and the Palestinian Authority now divided, can the Palestinians present a united position in peace talks? The evacuation from Gaza-has this peace measure only led to a launching pad for a new front in a war against Israel?
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Awakening Your Spirituality
Author: Jonathan Robinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638263
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Explores methods of increasing spirituality, including meditation, redirection of negative emotions, and use of workshops and retreats.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638263
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Explores methods of increasing spirituality, including meditation, redirection of negative emotions, and use of workshops and retreats.
Knowledge for the Afterlife
Author: Theodor Abt
Publisher: Daimon
ISBN: 9783952260807
Category : Book of that which is in the nether world
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
WHY THE AMDUAT IS SIGNIFICANT Every evening the sun becomes old and weak and finally sets behind the Western horizon. Yet, it rises again in the morning, rejuvenated. How is that possible? How could the sun for the Ancient Egyptians the Sungod become young and revitalized during the night, during his night journey? What happens during this time? The Amduat is a description of the journey of the Sungod through the nightworld, that is also the world of the deceased. The knowledge contained in the Amduat is meant for the dead Pharaoh. But the text also recommends this knowledge for living beings. Thus, the journey of the Sungod can also be seen as a symbolic representation of an inner psychic process of transformation and renewal.
Publisher: Daimon
ISBN: 9783952260807
Category : Book of that which is in the nether world
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
WHY THE AMDUAT IS SIGNIFICANT Every evening the sun becomes old and weak and finally sets behind the Western horizon. Yet, it rises again in the morning, rejuvenated. How is that possible? How could the sun for the Ancient Egyptians the Sungod become young and revitalized during the night, during his night journey? What happens during this time? The Amduat is a description of the journey of the Sungod through the nightworld, that is also the world of the deceased. The knowledge contained in the Amduat is meant for the dead Pharaoh. But the text also recommends this knowledge for living beings. Thus, the journey of the Sungod can also be seen as a symbolic representation of an inner psychic process of transformation and renewal.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reincarnation
Author: David Hammerman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638171
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Offers an introduction to reincarnation, including the evidence that it occurs, the beliefs of various traditions, gaining access to past lives, karma, soul cycles, and the use of reincarnation in psychotherapy.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028638171
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Offers an introduction to reincarnation, including the evidence that it occurs, the beliefs of various traditions, gaining access to past lives, karma, soul cycles, and the use of reincarnation in psychotherapy.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire
Author: Eric Nelson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028641515
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028641515
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
You’re no idiot, of course. The battle scenes in Gladiator had you on the edge of your seat and wondering where you could find more information on the rise and fall of ancient Rome. But so far, your search has left you feeling like a blundering barbarian. Pick yourself up off the coliseum floor! Consult The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Roman Empire—a fun-to-read introduction to the fascinating history, people, and culture of ancient Rome. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: --The history of the Roman Empire’s rise and fall. --An idiot-proof introduction to the great epic literature of the Roman Republic. --A survey of the Romans in arts and popular culture. --Fascinating details of some of history’s most nefarious emperors, including Nero, Caligula, and Commodus.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Theories of the Universe
Author: Gary Moring
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028642420
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028642420
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Looks at religious, philosophical, and scientific theories surrounding the nature and origin of the universe, covering such topics as the Big bang theory, general relativity, quantum theory, evolution, and creationism.