The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs, wi (Das Rasamandala)(Pevná vazba)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs, wi (Das Rasamandala)(Pevná vazba)

Hinduism is perhaps the oldest major religion. The comprehensive book explores its rich historical and cultural development, from its Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. Over 470 illustrations, plus a useful introduction, a clear timeline and a full glossary of

Hinduism Faith & Practice: The Four Paths: Deities; Sacred Places; Hinduism Today (Das Rasamandala)(Paperback)

A guide to the philosophy and beliefs of Hinduism, exploring how Hindu thought and spirituality are expressed through worship, dress, cuisine, philosopy, architecture, story, myth and the performing

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Buddhism: A Comprehensive Guide to Buddhist History, Philosophy and Practice, Magnificently Illustrated with More Than (Harris Ian)(Pevná vazba)

This title introduces and explains Buddhist history, philosopy and practice, from its very beginnings to the present

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World, with More Than 500 B (Bokhari Raana)(Pevná vazba)

An introduction to history, beliefs and doctrines of Islamic worship, religious practices and Muslim

An Illustrated History of Hinduism: The Story of Hindu Religion, Culture and Civilization, from the Time of Krishna to the Modern Day, Shown in Over 1 (Das Rasamandala)(Paperback)

Hinduism is often called the world's oldest living major religion, and this beautifully illustrated history is an excellent introduction to the subject. It opens with a timeline and an account of how Hinduism has spread over time from India, its country of origin, to become a truly global

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Rtsch Christian)(Pevná vazba)

The most comprehensive guide to the botany, history, distribution, and cultivation of all known psychoactive plants - Examines 414 psychoactive plants and related substances - Explores how using psychoactive plants in a culturally sanctioned context can produce important insights into the nature of

The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide (McKay George)(Pevná vazba)

The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with

An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World (Day David)(Leather)

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth.The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures--as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully

The Truth of Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide to Yoga's History, Texts, Philosophy, and Practices (Simpson Daniel)(Paperback)

A succinct, approachable guide to the origins, development, key texts, concepts, and practices of yoga.Yoga is practiced by many millions of people worldwide and is celebrated for its mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. And yet, as Daniel Simpson reveals in The Truth of Yoga, much of what is

The Encyclopedia of Music: A Guide to the Greatest Composers and the Instruments of the Orchestra (Wade-Matthews Max)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensively illustrated reference to musical instruments and the history of the orchestra, and a guide to 100 classical composers from Bach to Xenakis, in a newly updated large-format

The Path of Yoga: An Essential Guide to Its Principles and Practices (Feuerstein Georg)(Paperback)

The best-selling beginner's guide to the history, schools, practices, and philosophy of the ancient Yoga tradition--from a renowned Yoga scholar This overview of the essentials of Yoga is meant to both broaden and deepen the understanding of beginning students. It covers all the basic elements of

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of Britain, Europe & Africa: A Comprehensive Visual Guide and Identifier to Over 550 Birds (Alderton David)(Pevná vazba)

The Complete Language of Trees: A Definitive and Illustrated History - S. Theresa Dietz

The Complete Language of Trees is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 400 types of trees. Along with a stunning visual depiction, each entry provides the tree's scientific and common name, characteristics, historic and hidden properties from

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain (Phillips Charles)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the history of the British Isles in this celebration of its monarchs, and the development of its fine architectural legacy. The first half is a magnificent illustrated history of Britain's kings and queens, including such internationally recognized characters as Henry VIII and Elizabeth II

Santeria: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America (de la Torre Miguel A.)(Paperback)

This book by Miguel De La Torre offers a fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of Santer a - a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone. Santer a is a religion with

A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology: Introducing Beliefs and Practices (Tibbs Eve)(Paperback)

Eve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to

The Rover Group: Company and Cars 1986-2000 (Gould Mike)(Pevná vazba)

The Rover Group - Company and Cars is a comprehensive history of the company and a guide to its products. Centring on the period of the official existence of the Rover Group, the book also examines the events leading up to its formation in 1986 and its controversial aftermath, following its

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy (Maehle Gregor)(Paperback)

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy is the first book of its kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogi and compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history and lineage of yoga; the fundamentals of

The Secret History of the Gnostics: Their Scriptures, Beliefs and Traditions (Smith Andrew Phillip)(Paperback)

Learn more about the myths, practices, history, and recent resurgence of Gnosticism as a Gnostic scholar seeks to answer why this Christian mystical movement has inspired the likes of Dan Brown and Philip Pullman The Secret History of the Gnostics offers long-awaited illumination on the mystical

Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing (Myss Caroline)(Paperback)

Building on wisdom from Hindu, Christian, and Kaballah traditions, this comprehensive guide to energy healing reveals the hidden stresses, beliefs, and attitudes that cause illness. Anatomy of the Spirit is the boldest presentation of energy medicine to date, written by one of its premier

Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path (Lale Erin)(Paperback)

A clear and simple introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of this popular form of Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions.Asatru is a modern pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of

Dharma and Halacha: Comparative Studies in Hindu-Jewish Philosophy and Religion (Theodor Ithamar)(Pevná vazba)

In recent decades there has been a rising interest among scholars of Hinduism and Judaism in engaging in the comparative studies of these ancient traditions. Academic interests have also been inspired by the rise of interreligious dialogue by the respective religious leaders. Dharma and Halacha:

Mythology of the American Nations: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Gods, Heroes, Spirits and Sacred Places, Rituals and Ancient Beliefs of the Nort (Jones David M.)(Paperback)

A fully illustrated A-Z reference on the legends of the American continents, with 900

World Enc of Destroyers and Frigates: An Illustrated History of Destroyers and Frigates, from Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Corvettes and Escort Vessels Th (Ireland Bernard)(Pevná vazba)

This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively on destroyers and frigates. The opening section both explains the rationale behind the technological development of destroyers and frigates and illustrates the varied manner of their use. Three major country-by-country sections then deal with,