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The ancient secret of the flower of life: vnow a new dawn is streaming through the windows of perceptiononce, all life in the universe knew the flower of life as the creation patternthis book is one of those windows1 (ancient secret of the flower of life) paperback – 24 jun
28 €
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Oxfam bookshop wallingford excerpt from archaeological studies among the ancient cities of mexicoin december, , a number of gentlemen, representing different branches of scientific research, were invited by mrcomthis book is a reproduction of an important historical workin rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our editionwe do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical worksabout the publisherforgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic booksforgotten books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copyfind more at wwwsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethree months were spent in that most interesting country, mainly in the states of yucatan, chiapas and oaxacabesides this a short paper treating of the geology, and particularly of the cenotes or natural wells of yucatan, will appear in the journal of geology of the university of chicagothe following report, issued for convenience in two parts, is the resultthe writer was a member of the party and, as curator of anthropology in the field colum bian museum, was expected to examine and describe such archaeologic remains as happened to be encountered during the journeyarmour to accompany him in his steam yacht ituna on a voyage to mexico
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Oxfam books & music bedford keepers of the kingdom; the ancient offices of britainoverall condition - as newsee oxfam website for delivery information read more224 pages, published , ny; hardback - red cloth boards with gold lettering on spinedust cover - unmarkedlavishly illustrated in colour; printed on high-quality, glossy paper
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Author(s): graham hancock. isbn: .
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Scarce early 19th century two volume set on ancient or classical geography by james rennellthe full title is: the geographical system of herodotus examined and explained, by a comparison with those of other ancient authors, and with modern geographyin the course of the work are introduced dissertations on the itinerary stade of the greeks, the expedition of darius hystaspes to scythia, the position and remains of ancient babylon, the alluvions of the nile, and canals of suez; the oasis and temple of jupiter ammon, the ancient circumnavigation of africa, and other subjects of history and geographyall maps are present although some maps have minor faults, such as small closed tear near inner margin join, and reddish-brown offsetting or print transfer from panel to panel within folds [map of ancient egypt has much of this], and the last map has a few splits along foldsrivington, and has the following page numbering: vol i pp: xxiv, pull-out maps; voll ii pp: vi, pull-out mapspetersburgh; and fellow of the royal society of gottingenlate major of engineers, and surveyor-general in bengal; fellow of the royal societies of london and edinburgh; member of the royal institute of paris, and of the imperial academy of stdespite the detached board and the minor flaws mentioned above, this is still a wonderful two volume set with blocks and maps in an overall excellent condition - very much worthy of a rebind that will most certianly rewardare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikicondition: binding copies with decent blocksthis is the revised 2nd edition printed in london by cplease note: fully insured delivery in sturdy packaging that does actually protect the contentsour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storealso there is a small number of foxing specks to front end-papers of vol ithe whole explained by eleven maps adapted to the different subjects, and accompanied with a complete index by james rennell, esqhowever both volumes have neat and tidy blocks with complete text and crisp, clear leaves and maps with neat foldsvolumes are two octavo (220mm x 146mm) hardcovers in brown half-leather with marbled boards and marbled edgescatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally available2kg [approx] with sturdy packagingplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitevolume i binding just about holding with rear board wobbly with a partial split to outer hinge, while volume ii [see last photo] has a detached rear board
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116 €
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"sometime in the ancient city of banias passed its th anniversary, yet there was no celebrationjohn francis wilson brings us the story of banias, or ancient caesarea philippi, the city that sat at the source of the jordan river in what are now known as the golan heights regionwilson reminds us that cities without people are desolate: interspersed amongst the invasions and religious conflicts are the people whose lives touched the life of this city: herod the great and his sons, jesus of nazareth, the emperors vespasian and titus, saladin and even samuel clemens, otherwise known as mark twainjohn francis wilson has had complete access to the site, and has drawn upon a wealth of sources in order to provide the first comprehensive history of this remarkable citywith the accession of the christian emperor constantine its pagan heritage brought it into conflict with emerging christianityin the following centuries came arab conquest, the crusades, neglect and decay, rediscovery in the 19th century by european travellers and finally its destruction in the six days war after being occupied by israeli forcesits story will make fascinating reading to historians, general readers and those interested in the archaeology and narrative of the near eastbanias' story starts in canaanite timesin doing so he brings to life a city whose history is a microcosm of that of the middle east itself" see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop stirling vg gloss illustrated wrapper, few slight scratches to rear, vg/nf black boards, block clean and binding firmunder herod phillip(died ad 34)it became caesarea philippi and was a focal point for the cult of the god pan throughout the roman period
32 €
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Oxfam bookshop henley-on-thames the ancient kingdom of kutch, now part of the state of gujarat in modern india, is home to a rich tradition of embroidery, quilt-making, jewellery and many other traditional craftsbased on several extended periods living in villages, she has produced a unique and intimate record of the peoples of these remote and dwindling communitiesprofusely illustrated in colour by the authorpainter and embroiderer lorna tresidder's richly illustrated account of this fascinating region is part-travelog, part history and part social observationthe spine is slightly sunned, and one page has been folded at the cornervery good clean conditioncard covers with end-flaps2 cm see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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It takes the reader on an adventure through the vast expanses of space, time and spirit from the paradise-like glade in the siberian taiga to the rough urban depths of russia's capital city, from the ancient mysteries of our forebears to a vision of humanity's radiant futureoxfam books & music wells this soft cover book is in very good condition with no markings or damagesee oxfam website for delivery information read morethe ringing cedars of russia," the second book of the ringing cedars series, in addition to providing a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the story of how "anastasia" came to be published, offers a deeper exploration of the universal concepts so dramatically revealed in book 1
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Fires burn brightly throughout the galaxies, illuminating carnage and slaughter as mankind defends itself from ancient enemiesoxfam shop kendal box and disc in great condition ten thousand years have passed since the treasonous acts of chaos toppled the golden age of mankind"game of the year" developer, relic entertainment, brings the world’s most successful tabletop wargame to the pcsee oxfam website for delivery information read morehardened forces collide with one goal in mind, the complete extermination of their opposition
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Fires burn brightly throughout the galaxies, illuminating carnage and slaughter as mankind defends itself from ancient enemiesten thousand years have passed since the treasonous acts of chaos toppled the golden age of mankind
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It gives a lively, readable global history, illustrated with 80 plates, 14 figures & 17 mapsthis is from a multivolume work produced under the auspices of unescoafter an introduction which summarizes briefly the main historical events of the period, the authors deal with such fundamental questions as the formation of the greek & latin tongues, the evolution of the indo-aryan & indo-chinese languagesspecial chapters are devoted to the development of religion, which both in the east & in the west was to shape spiritual life for millenniasee oxfam website for delivery information read morefinally the authors analyze the emergence of literature & artthey describe classical science, which in greece & india created a new relationship between humans & naturetechniques & technology are examined within the context of the societies that created & utilized themthe concept of the greek polis, the formulation of the roman res publica (including the gradual evolution of roman law), the constitution of chinese public administration, are noted in detail as so many important contributions to the conduct of affairscontents in three parts: from ca bc to ca 500 bc, from 500 bc to the christian era & from the beginning of the christian era to ca ad 500the philosophers who laid the basis of all thinking are studied in detail
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15 €
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The massacre of mankind has begunhe is sure that the martians have learned, adapted, understood their defeatsee oxfam website for delivery information read morethrust into the chaos of a new invasion, a journalist - sister-in-law to walter jenkins - must survive, escape and report on the warthe world has moved on, always watching the skies but content that we know how to defeat the martian menacethe martians are vulnerable to earth germsthe army is preparedmachinery looted from the abandoned capsules and war-machines has led to technological leaps forwardoxfam bookshop cheltenham it has been 14 years since the martians invaded englandunless you listen to one man, walter jenkins, the narrator of wells' bookso when the signs of launches on mars are seen, there seems little reason to worry
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Also have a number of my brothers other male art prints for salethis is my brothers "the spirit of mankind" male art print within 63cm x 53cm framecollection is from saltdean just off coast rd close to saltdean lidoin good condition
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More than 20 years later, their sons, the now world-famous toumani diabate and the junior ballake sissoko, have come together to pay tribute to their fathers with 's new ancient stringsthis is the first all-acoustic kora recording diabate has done since his stunning kaira, released more than 10 years prior to new ancient strings, and it shows a mature and forward-looking artist that would make the elder diabate proudtoumani diabate has toured the world as a soloist, as a member of fusion groups like songhai (with flamenco fusionist ketama), and he has incorporated subtle changes into his music that makes it a living affirmation of the strength of the ancient harp of africasee oxfam website for delivery information read morewhile many of the songs come from the original repertoire, the music is all modern malitogether diabate and sissoko explore their fathers' roots while travelling their own new routesoxfam shop magdelen street back in the early s, a recording by kora masters sidiki diabate and djelimadi sissoko called cordes anciennes first brought this rich acoustic music of mali to the world
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(edt), isbn , isbn-13 , like new used, free shipping in the us a sweeping overview of diamonds across time and space, featuring ten essays by world-renowned scholarsdiamonds across time: facets of mankind, hardcover by balakrishnan, usha rrichly illustrated with high-quality images of gems and jewels, archival documents, rare drawings, and fabulous photographs
120 €
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Soft cover brand new book sapiens (a brief history of mankind)posted by ana elisa in books, comics & magazines, books in cosham
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Oxfam shop clitheroe the only book of its kind in any language, travel in the ancient world offers a lively, comprehensive history of ancient travel, from the first egyptian voyages recorded in old kingdom inscriptions through greek and roman times to the christian pilgrimages of the fourth and sixth centuriesrich in anecdote and colorful detail, it now returns to print in paperback with a new preface by the authorsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Probing into ancient perspectives on the legitimacy and legality of rule, the title also explores the relationship between ruling and lawwith an in-depth exploration of rule by a single man and how this was seen as heroic activity, the title challenges orthodox views of ruling in the ancient world and breaks down traditional ideas about the relationship between so-called hereditary rule and tyrannyheroic rulers examines reasons why both personal and clan-based rule was particularly unstable and its core tension with the competitive nature of greek society, so that the question of who had the most arete was an issue of debate both from within the ruling family and from other heroic aspirantssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreit looks at how a common heroic ideology among rulers was based upon excellence, or arete, and also surveys dynastic ruling, where rule was in some sense shared within the family or clanfinally, heroic rulers demonstrates that monarchy, which is generally thought to have disappeared before the end of the archaic period, remained a valid political option from the early iron age through to the hellenistic periodlaw, personified as 'king' (nomos basileus), came to be seen as the ultimate source of sovereignty especially as expressed through the constitutional machinery of the city, and became an important balance and constraint for personal rule
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15 €
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An ancient pair of pewter vases with lids, in louis xvi empire style, with two images depicting queen marie antoinette on the front red marble base dimensions: h 24x16x10 cm please, look at the pictures for a proper impression of the item’s condition shipping may be delayed shipping via international courier, with delivery updates via email or text for logistic reasons, purchased items can only be shipped and are not available for pickup before making any purchase, please look carefully at the pictures that are an integral part of the description read moreare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikiour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availableplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki website
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Title: ancient history from coins (approaching the ancient world)author(s): christopher howgego
42 €
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In the land of mists, the ancient dead are unique monstrosities of astonishing power, capable of rising again and again despite the efforts of the mightiest heroesravenloft settingwithin this treatise the doctor classifies these complex creatures, defines their common characteristics, and speculates upon their salient abilities
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In ancient egypt, only kings, queens and gods were allowed to carry this symbolthe ankh is the egyptian sign of life and indicates that the king or god holding it has the power to give life or take it away from lesser mortals
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How to pray with the bible the ancient prayer form of lectio divina made simple by karl aschultz (paperback, ) delivery uk delivery is usually within 10 to 12 working daysinternational delivery varies by country, please see the wordery store help page for details
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ancient globe of precious marbleoverall dimensions: 15 x 6 cmare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikitotal weight capedestal in walnut wood, height about 10 cmour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availabletracked shipping including sars-covid 2 surchargecollector’s itemglobe diameter 6 cm, weight 280 grplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitefascinating marble texture that changes color depending on the incidence of light
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Chronicles of mystery curse of the ancient temple nintendo ds complete pal
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The rime of the ancient mariner by samuel taylor colefidge - hardcover **mint condition**
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Oxfam bookshop shaftesbury drawing together psychology, science and mysticism into the same river of human experience, 'godhead' throws new light on the questions that mankind has pondered for centuriesbook condition throughout very good: dust jacket complete and unmarked, cloth covers very good and all pages crisp and clean - looks like the book has never been readsee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Mystery stories: curse of the ancient spirits for nintendo dscondition is like new
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The four-volume set provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical and cognitive/behavioral developmentthis concerns a complete set of four books (a-z)thematic outlineare you interested in this item? this item is up for auction at catawikithey have minor damage at the bottom of the spinethe third edition of the gale encyclopedia of children's health is a completely updated edition that contains over 65 new entries with a total of 840 entrieseach of the 840 entries has been revisedour weekly auctions feature thousands of unusual, rare, and exceptional objects you won’t find in just any storecatawiki’s goal is to make special objects universally availablethe books are completely new and never readit is an appropriate resource for parents, teachers, and allied health studentsplease click on "respond to advert" (orange button) to get redirected to the catawiki websitequestions to ask your doctor section
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Featuring 30 incredible wonders of the ancient world! categories include wonder, beauty, year and distance from londonwill you rise to victory with cairo citadel?or will chichen itza’s stepped pyramids help you to conquer your opponents?
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