An Introduction to the Ancient World (de Blois Lukas)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Ancient World (de Blois Lukas)(Paperback)

An Introduction to the Ancient World offers a thorough survey of the history of the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Covering the social, political, economic and cultural processes that have influenced later western and Near Eastern civilisations, this volume considers subjects such as the

Athenaze, Book I: An Introduction to Ancient Greek: An Introduction to Ancient Greek (Balme Maurice)(Paperback)

Combining the best features of traditional and modern methods, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek 3/e, provides a unique, bestselling course of instruction that allows students to read connected Greek narrative right from the begining and guides them to the point where they can begin

Ancient Egypt: An Introduction (Ikram Salima)(Paperback)

This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilization of all time ancient Egypt. Beginning with a geographical overview that explains the development of Egyptian belief systems as well as its subsequent political development, it examines methodology, the history of the discipline

Athenaze, Book II: An Introduction to Ancient Greek (Balme Maurice)(Paperback)

Combining the best features of traditional and modern methods, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek 3/e, provides a unique, bestselling course of instruction that allows students to read connected Greek narrative right from the begining and guides them to the point where they can begin

An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt (Bard Kathryn A.)(Paperback)

This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations. - Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional

Ancient Egypt: The Basics (Ryan Donald P.)(Paperback)

Ancient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes: A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of Islam Life and death in ancient Egypt Key

The World of Rome: An Introduction to Roman Culture (Jones Peter V.)(Paperback)

The World of Rome is an introduction to the history and culture of Rome for anyone seriously interested in the ancient world. It covers all aspects of the city--its rise to power, what made it great and why it still engages and challenges us today. Frequent quotations from ancient writers and

Global Issues: An Introduction (Hite Kristen A.)(Paperback)

An introduction to the most important issues facing an increasingly globalized world with this thoroughly updated and revised sixth edition. Global Issues is an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to the major environmental and development issues confronting the modern world. Spanning disciplines

An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology (Milwright Marcus)(Paperback)

This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that

An Introduction to Biblical Aramaic (Schuele Andreas)(Paperback)

The study of biblical Aramaic, an ancient Semitic language from which the Hebrew alphabet was derived, is necessary for understanding texts written during certain periods of early Jewish and Christian history and is especially important for the study of the books of Daniel and Ezra. This new

An Introduction to Akkadian Literature: Contexts and Content (Lenzi Alan)(Paperback)

A short introduction to the study of Akkadian literature from ancient Babylonia and Assyria, encompassing some two thousand years of literary history of the ancient Middle

How To Read Ancient Philosophy (Leonard Miriam)(Paperback / softback)

An introduction to the thinkers who laid the basis of all Western

The Little Book of Chakras: An Introduction to Ancient Wisdom and Spiritual Healing (Wild Elsie)(Paperback)

A colorful and inviting introduction to an alternative and holistic approach to health and well-beingChakras are your body's spiritual centers of vibrant, healing energy. This beginner's guide explains the seven major chakras, how to awaken them and how to channel their energy for optimum health

Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India (de Fouw Hart)(Paperback)

Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India Light on Life brings the insight and wisdom of Indian astrology to the Western reader. Jyotish, or Indian astrology, is an ancient and complex method of exploring the nature of time and space and its effect upon the individual. Formerly a

The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism (Warren James)(Paperback)

This Companion presents both an introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school of Epicureanism and also a critical account of the major areas of its philosophical interest. Chapters span the school's history from the early Hellenistic Garden to the Roman Empire and its later

Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition (Shaw Ian)(Paperback)

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination -- mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really

The Brain and the Inner World: An Introduction to the Neuroscience of Subjective Experience (Solms Mark)(Paperback)

Ancient Sounds for a New Age: An Introduction to Himalayan Sacred Sound Instruments (Mandle Diane)(Paperback)

Ancient Sounds for a New Age is an introduction to and overview of sound healing with Himalayan instruments. It offers a clear idea of what is needed to learn and practice for anyone who decides to enter the field, and serves as an instructional tool to that end. Di ne has combined techniques from

The Geography of the World Economy (Knox Paul)(Paperback)

The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and

Amazons - The Real Warrior Women of the Ancient World (Man John)(Paperback / softback)

Since the time of the ancient Greeks we have been fascinated by accounts of the Amazons, an elusive tribe of hard-fighting, horse-riding female warriors. Equal to men in battle, legends claimed they cut off their right breasts to improve their archery skills and routinely killed their male children

Shakespeare's Politics: A Contextual Introduction (Wells Robin Headlam)(Paperback)

Shakespeare's Politics is an invaluable introduction to the political world of Shakespeare's plays. It includes passages from the plays together with extracts from contemporary historical and political documents. The clear, jargon-free narrative introduces and explains the extracts and provides an

Iron Shirt Chi Kung (Chia Mantak)(Paperback)

An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health - Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries - Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself - Includes

The Medieval World View: An Introduction (Cook William R.)(Paperback)

The Medieval World View, Third Edition, presents the presuppositions of medieval society in a systematic fashion by integrating brief, self-contained selections from primary texts and carefully captioned photographs into a narrative of the medieval world and its foundations. The text is divided

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (Baker Simon)(Paperback)

'Ancient Rome' is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Focusing on six turning points in Roman history, Simon Baker's absorbing narrative charts the rise and fall of a political machine unmatched in its brutality, genius, and lust for power. From the conquest of the