Download or read book The Votive Crown Coin and Corruption are King written by Paula Constant and published by Visigoths of Spain. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIS DUTY IS TO A COUNTRY WHICH FORGOT HIM.Visigothic Spania, 687ADTheudemir of Aurariola knows peace is fragile. Though the Visigothic nobility have been united for half a century, a new King with old grudges sits beneath Spania's Votive Crown, and rebellion stirs in the south.As tensions rise, Theudemir encounters royal bastard Oppa, for whom coin is king, ambition the only faith - and Theudemir's betrothed, Lælia, the key to power.Exiled and enslaved, Theudemir must make an impossible choice: return to save the woman he loves from Oppa's corruption; or stay and save Spania itself from an Arabic army bent on conquest.From the bestselling author of Sahara comes the first in a sprawling, epic historical fiction series set amongst Visigothic Spain's turbulent decline, and the rise of Arabic Al Andalus.
Download or read book Encyclopedia Small Silver Coins written by Roger Dewardt Lane and published by Roger deWardt Lane. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Softcover book - The latest incarnation of Brother Can You Spare A Dime? - Modern Dime Size Silver Coins of the World with Footnotes to History has been published in a Third Edition. This work, a many year project to study these coins as miniature engravings of Art and History, was first published in 1997. Several years later a CD-rom was produced as the Second Edition. The author won a Numismatic Literary Guild Award for this Edition. The Third Edition, a 600 page book with over a thousand enlarged scans of the coins from the mid 1800's to 1970 show coins from around the world - Afghanistan to Yemen. These coins were the money of the people at the time; one would represent a days work, purchase a meal or a night's entertainment. Kings, Queens and Statesmen are portrayed on dozens, with little biographies of many. More than a numismatic book, this anthology is a fine way to develop a better understanding of money in use during the previous two centuries. A great addition to your numismatic library.
Download or read book Mathematics of Chance written by Jirí Andel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics of Chance utilizes simple, real-world problems-some of which have only recently been solved-to explain fundamental probability theorems, methods, and statistical reasoning. Jiri Andel begins with a basic introduction to probability theory and its important points before moving on to more specific sections on vital aspects of probability, using both classic and modern problems. Each chapter begins with easy, realistic examples before covering the general formulations and mathematical treatments used. The reader will find ample use for a chapter devoted to matrix games and problem sets concerning waiting, probability calculations, expectation calculations, and statistical methods. A special chapter utilizes problems that relate to areas of mathematics outside of statistics and considers certain mathematical concepts from a probabilistic point of view. Sections and problems cover topics including: * Random walks * Principle of reflection * Probabilistic aspects of records * Geometric distribution * Optimization * The LAD method, and more Knowledge of the basic elements of calculus will be sufficient in understanding most of the material presented here, and little knowledge of pure statistics is required. Jiri Andel has produced a compact reference for applied statisticians working in industry and the social and technical sciences, and a book that suits the needs of students seeking a fundamental understanding of probability theory.
Download or read book Czech written by James Naughton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Czech: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the core structures and features of modern Czech. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Czech in short, readable sections. This new revised edition has been thoroughly updated with examples of current usage, additional morphological explanations and an historical overview of Czech as to why two levels – written and spoken Czech – exist till this day. Suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types, key features include: focus on the morphology and syntax of the language clear explanations of grammatical terms full use of authentic examples use of basic twenty-first-century English borrowings detailed contents list and index for easy access to information. With an emphasis on the Czech that native speakers use today, Czech: An Essential Grammar will help students to read, speak and write the language with greater confidence.
Download or read book Coins and Currency written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders. This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins with the origin of coins in ancient Sumer, and follows advancements in metallurgy and minting machines to paper, plastic, and electronic moneys designed to ease trade and halt counterfeiting and other forms of theft. A timeline of monetary history is provided along with a glossary and bibliography. Numerous photographs of coins and bills provide an up-close look at beautiful and ingenious artifacts.
Download or read book A Guide to the History and Valuation of the Coins of Great Britain and Ireland in Gold Silver and Copper written by William Stewart Thorburn and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Numismatic Circular and Catalogue of Coins Tokens Commemorative War Medals Books Cabinets written by Spink & Son and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unusual World Coins written by George S. Cuhaj and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 3476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From creative minds worldwide have come fantasy coin issues never listed in any other comprehensive reference. Unusual Coins includes thousands of issues spawned from the non-circulating legal tender boom, but not fitting into the realm of legitimate coinage. Here you'll find coins used by the inhabitants of Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings. These are real coins, created by Tom Maringer of Scottsdale, Ark., based on reference to coins in the trilogy. Unusual World Coins features: • Expanded Page Count: to accommodate over 7,000 photos • Clear images of coins • Detailed descriptive listings • Over 12,000 accurate market values About the Author George Cuhaj is an experienced and accomplished numismatist and researcher. An avid collector with a passion for this hobby, he is closely aligned with leaders in the field. A past president of the American Medalic Sculpture Association, he is a frequent instructor at the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminars. George is also editor for The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money series. Thomas Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a Master of Arts degree in economics. He has more than 20 years of experience researching and reporting on world coin prices and market trends.
Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Modern Coin Magic written by J. B. Bobo and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2006-06-14 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book The Magician who can pull money out of thin air is a guaranteed hit with any audience. Magic with coins is amongst the most fascinating and audience-appealing of impromptu tricks, or close-up magic. Money has a natural fasc
Download or read book The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffussion of Useful Knowledge written by and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book U S Mint s Commemorative Coin Program written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Financial Services. Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Annual Report of the Director of the Mint written by United States. Bureau of the Mint and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
