The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (Walker Barbara G.)(Paperback)

The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (Walker Barbara G.)(Paperback)

This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object 21 different sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body

The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols (Chevalier Jean)(Paperback)

This remarkable and wide-ranging book is an inventory of symbols and the symbolic imagination. The editors and their fifteen contributors are drawn from a variety of scholarly backgrounds--including anthropology, ethnology, psychotherapy and art history. This diversity of approach is responsible

A Dictionary of Symbols: Revised and Expanded Edition (Cirlot Juan Eduardo)(Paperback)

A classic encyclopedia of symbols by Catalan polymath Joan Cirlot that illuminates the symbolic underpinnings of myth, modern psychology, literature, and art.Juan Eduardo Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols is a feat of scholarship, an act of the imagination, and a tool for contemplation, as well as a

A Dictionary of Literary Symbols (Ferber Michael)(Paperback)

This is an expansion of the first dictionary of symbols to be based on literature, rather than on 'universal' psychological archetypes or myths. It explains and illustrates the literary symbols that we frequently encounter (such as swan, rose, moon, gold) and gives thousands of cross-references and

The Shamanic Handbook of Sacred Tools and Ceremonies (Meiklejohn-Free Barbara)(Paperback)

The Shamanic Handbook of Sacred Tools and Ceremonies is the perfect companion book for all budding and well-practiced shamans, wise men and women who partake in sacred ceremonial, ritual and healing work. It also serves as an excellent introduction into the practical side of earth-centred

Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art (Hall James)(Paperback)

The understanding and enjoyment of a work of art depends as much on the story it depicts as on the artist's execution of it. But what were once biblical or classical commonplaces are not so readily recognizable today. This book relates in a succinct and readable way the themes, sacred and secular,

Dictionary of Symbols (Liungman Carl G.)(Paperback)

From early cave drawings to modern corporate logos, graphic symbols have been used to convey meanings both tangible and abstract. In this unique dictionary, Carl G. Liungman puts approximately 2,500 Western graphic symbols at your fingertips. Each entry includes the sign's history, its meanings,

Dictionary of Symbols (Cirlot J. C.)(Paperback / softback)

60 Crocheted Snowflakes (Christopher Barbara)(Paperback)

Few objects evoke the spirit of Christmas and a holiday atmosphere more effectively than light and airy snowflakes. Now, with this unusually extensive and comprehensive collection of patterns, crocheters can add exquisitely shaped snow gems to their treasure chest of festive ornaments.Delicate

Qur'an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman's Perspective (Wadud Amina)(Paperback)

Fourteen centuries of Islamic thought have produced a legacy of interpretive readings of the Qu'ran written almost entirely by men. Now, with Qu'ran and Woman, Amina Wadud provides a first interpretive reading by a woman, a reading which validates the female voice in the Qu'ran and brings it out of

The Baudrillard Dictionary (Smith Richard G.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and in-depth dictionary dedicated to one of the world's most influential and controversial public intellectuals, Jean

American Trademark Designs (Capitman Barbara Baer)(Paperback)

This collection of 732 American trademarks and symbols is widely representative of major past and current trends in American trademark design. The marks are arranged in categories that include entertainment, education, real estate, insurance, food and beverage, retailing, transportation, utilities,

New Combined Bible Dictionary and Concordance (Baker Publishing Group)(Paperback)

More than 10,000 entries define names, places, objects, and concepts of the Bible with thorough references. Charles Pfeiffer introduces the volume with an essay on How to Study the

Sacred Geometry and Magical Symbols (Kenaz Iva)(Paperback)

This book is a simple guide to understanding magical symbols by taking in account their original geometric patterns and mythological correlations. All symbols originate in geometric figures which give form to the observed world as well as the microcosm and macrocosm. Sacred geometry is a teaching

Indochine Style (Walker Barbara)(Paperback)

Indochine Style takes you into the heart of an exciting and eclectic world inspired by Indian, Chinese and French traditions. The projects featured celebrate the best of what is often referred to as Indochine: Vietnamese and Laotian architecture, interiors and crafts. From villas to resorts, from

The Hermetic Tradition: Symbols and Teachings of the Royal Art (Evola Julius)(Paperback)

This important survey of alchemical symbols and doctrines sets forth the mysterious worldview and teachings of the practitioners of the 'royal art.' One of the leading exponents of the Hermetic tradition, Julius Evola demonstrates the singularity of subject matter that lies behind the words of all

The Dream Dictionary: An A-Z Guide to Dream Symbols and Psychology (Ackroyd Eric)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive guide to dream symbols and their interpretations.Dreams provide vital clues to hidden feelings, fears and desires; understanding your dreams can lead to greater self-awareness and self-healing. Each image that appears in a dream has a meaning and The Dream Dictionary is an

The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols (Beer Robert)(Paperback)

The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols is a portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. Robert Beer provides a deep and encompassing insight into the vast array of symbols and attributes that appear within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. The

Dietland - (TV Tie-in) (Walker Sarai (Author))(Paperback / softback)

A wickedly funny, feminist revenge fantasy novel of one fat woman's fight against sexism and the beauty industry, now a major TV

Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door (Mahany Barbara A.)(Paperback)

Barbara Mahany believes the sacred is all around, within finger's reach--here to be gathered, culled, collected, through the simple yet complex art of paying attention, of savoring the moment, of cultivating stillness. Making room for the God and illuminating the Godly specks in the everyday

The Lives of Colonial Objects (Cooper Annabel)(Paperback)

'The Lives of Colonial Objects' is a sumptuously illustrated and highly readable book about things, and the stories that unfold when we start to investigate them. In this collection of 50 essays the authors, including historians, archivists, curators and Maori scholars, have each chosen an object

The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms (Oxford Languages)(Paperback)

Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, The Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and improve their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequentlyused

Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies (Watson James)(Paperback)

The Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies has provided students and the general public alike with a gateway into the study of intercultural communication, public relations and marketing communications since 1984. In this 9th edition, James Watson and Anne Hill provide a detailed compendium

Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers - (Vintage Voyages) (Guo Xiaolu)(Paperback / softback)

A charming and clever account of one woman's exploration of love, language and identity. Twenty-three-year-old Zhuang (or Z as she calls herself) arrives in London to spend a year learning