Download or read book Celestial Mirror written by Barry Perlus and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the eighteenth-century Indian astronomical observatories called the Jantar Mantars, massive, stunning structures built to observe and understand the heavens Between 1724 and 1730, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories, called Jantar Mantars, in northern India. The four remaining observatories are an extraordinary fusion of architecture and science, combining elements of astronomy, astrology, and geometry into forms of remarkable beauty. The observatories’ large scale and striking geometric forms have captivated the attention of architects, artists, scientists, and historians worldwide, yet their purpose and use remain largely unknown to the public. In this book, Barry Perlus’s visually driven exploration brings readers to the Jantar Mantars and creates an immersive experience. Panoramas plunge the viewer into a breathtaking 360-degree space, while pages of explanatory illustrations describe the observatories and the workings of their many instruments. The book provides the experience of visiting the sites, the historical context of the Jantar Mantars, and an understanding of their scientific and architectural innovations.
Download or read book The Cloudy Mirror written by Stephen W. Durrant and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1995-09-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sima Qian's vast Records of the Historian is the first comprehensive history of China and has exerted an immense influence both upon our understanding of the Chinese past and also upon the style and structure of subsequent Chinese historiography. In addition to his contribution as a historian, Sima Qian is a highly significant literary figure whose writings are among the most elegant and powerful from the ancient world. Durrant's study approaches Sima Qian's work from a literary perspective and demonstrates the relationship between Sima's narrative of the past and his narrative of his own life. That life was a fascinating and complex one. Enjoined by his father to complete a comprehensive history of China, Sima Qian subsequently offended the great Emperor Wu and was sentenced to castration. Rather than take the "noble path" of suicide, he suffered this traumatic punishment and lived on to fulfill his father's injunction—but not without emotional scars, scars that influenced his portrayal of the Chinese past. In fact, the great Han historian's account of the Chinese past, this study argues, is as much his story as it is history.
Download or read book Final Fantasy X HD Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides.com and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Final Fantasy X tells the story of Tidus, a star Blitzball player who journeys with a young and beautiful summoner named Yuna on her quest to save the world of Spira from an endless cycle of destruction wrought by the colossal menace known as “Sin”. The guide for Final Fantasy X HD Remaster features all there is to see and do including a walkthrough from start to finish, in-depth knowledge on all gameplay systems, how to track down every celestial weapon and more! Inside Version 1.1 - (Updated Feb 2021) - Full coverage of the Main Story - In-depth walkthrough for all optional areas - Gameplay system laid bare - How to obtain and upgrade every celestial weapon - Strategies for every boss and an in-depth Bestiary - Information on every Aeon. - How to complete the Monster Arena and defeat the Dark Aeons - Trophy and Achievement guide so you never miss a single one!
Download or read book Chronicles of the Celestial Cipher written by Faysal Ahmad and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a universe where the stars sing with secrets and cosmic forces shape destinies, embark on an extraordinary journey with Althea and her companions as they unlock the mysteries of the Celestial Cipher. This enchanting tale unfolds on the enigmatic planet of Astraloria, a realm where the laws of physics yield to the whims of magic and the wonders of the cosmos. From the discovery of an ancient tome whispered to life by the night sky, to a cosmic battle against the malevolent Voidweaver in the heart of the Celestial Nexus, "Chronicles of the Celestial Cipher" is a cosmic odyssey of unparalleled wonder and imagination. Join Althea, Selene, and a band of intrepid stargazers as they navigate treacherous cosmic labyrinths, commune with interstellar spirits, and unlock the true potential of the universe itself. With a rich tapestry of breathtaking landscapes, celestial wonders, and characters both luminous and enigmatic, this book is a testament to the boundless mysteries of the cosmos and the limitless potential of the human spirit. "Chronicles of the Celestial Cipher" invites you to explore the cosmos as you've never imagined it, where the stars themselves hold the key to an unforgettable adventure that will leave you stargazing with wonder and awe.
Download or read book Occultism Simplified written by Willis F. Whitehead and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mystic Thesaurus Or Initiation in the Theoretical and Practical Secrets of Astral Truth and Occult Art written by Willis F. Whitehead and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sword Saving the World written by Gen GuDiYiMo and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one holding the weapon is the emperor! This was the story of a young man wielding a divine sword and a bronze mirror, saving the lives of countless mountains and rivers. Close]
Download or read book The Greatest Mirror written by Andrei A. Orlov and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide-ranging analysis of heavenly twin imagery in early Jewish extrabiblical texts. The idea of a heavenly double—an angelic twin of an earthbound human—can be found in Christian, Manichaean, Islamic, and Kabbalistic traditions. Scholars have long traced the lineage of these ideas to Greco-Roman and Iranian sources. In The Greatest Mirror, Andrei A. Orlov shows that heavenly twin imagery drew in large part from early Jewish writings. The Jewish pseudepigrapha—books from the Second Temple period that were attributed to biblical figures but excluded from the Hebrew Bible—contain accounts of heavenly twins in the form of spirits, images, faces, children, mirrors, and angels of the Presence. Orlov provides a comprehensive analysis of these traditions in their full historical and interpretive complexity. He focuses on heavenly alter egos of Enoch, Moses, Jacob, Joseph, and Aseneth in often neglected books, including Animal Apocalypse, Book of the Watchers, 2 Enoch, Ladder of Jacob, and Joseph and Aseneth, some of which are preserved solely in the Slavonic language. Andrei A. Orlov is Professor of Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity at Marquette University. He is the author of Dark Mirrors: Azazel and Satanael in Early Jewish Demonology and Divine Scapegoats: Demonic Mimesis in Early Jewish Mysticism, both also published by SUNY Press.
Download or read book Astrology written by Warren Kenton and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1974 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A system that combines both poetic symbol and hard fact, astrology has been considered worthwhile through the ages by intelligent men. This book traces the development of the system and its application in the study of cosmic cause and effect upon man--the celestial mirror. 146 illustrations, 30 in color.
Download or read book Finding a Life of Harmony and Balance written by Chen Kaiguo and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "…an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style." --Publishers Weekly This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries. The book opens with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders that changed Wang's life forever when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom. While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own "chosen paths," seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth.
Download or read book Everyday objects or Picturesque aspects of natural history ed and enlarged from ser 2 of Les saisons by J C F Hoefer by W H D Adams written by Johann Christian Ferdinand Hoefer and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everyday Objects written by W. H. Davenport Adams and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book Every day Objects or picturesque aspects of natural history Edited and enlarged by W H D Adams from the second series of Les Saisons by J C F H written by Johann Christian Ferdinand HOEFER and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everyday Objects Or Picturesque Aspects of Natural History written by William Henry Davenport Adams and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everyday Objects Or Picturesque Aspects of Natural History written by William Henry Davenport Adams and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-06-02 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Download or read book The Mutable Glass written by Herbert Grabes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1982 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey of mirror-imagery in English literature from the thirteenth to the end of the seventeenth century.
Download or read book Biblical Illustrator Volume 2 written by Exell, Joseph S. and published by Delmarva Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like it if one of the greatest preachers could help you prepare your sermons? How about 20+ ministers to assist you with your sermon? Joseph Exell included content from some of the most famous preachers such as Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, J. C. Ryle, Charles Hodge, Alexander MacLaren, Adam Clark, Matthew Henry and many more. He compiled this 56 volume Biblical Illustrator Commentary and Delmarva Publications, Inc. is publishing it in a 6 volume digital set with a linked table of contents for ease of studying. This set includes the analysis on entire Bible, Old and New Testament. Complete your resources with this Biblical Illustrator by Joseph Exell.
