Download or read book National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World written by National Geographic Society (U. S.) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations, photographs, and text describe the prominent figures and important events in the history of the world from prehistory through 2006. Includes time lines.
Download or read book National Geographic Visual History of the World written by Klaus Berndl and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible written by and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated history of the Bible provides detailed coverage of the Old and New Testaments, from the patriarchs to the epistles of Paul, and includes timelines and informational sidebars.
Download or read book National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World written by Jean-Pierre Isbouts and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs. History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age--here, in vivid color and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization. Every chapter includes: Notable dates Salient quotations from the time Explanatory maps Fascinating sidebar stories Photographs of artifacts & landscapes Art works depicting dramatic scenes Visually driven, rich and far-reaching yet friendly and browsable, with iconic National Geographic maps, illustrations, and images enhancing the pages, this new book is a history-lover's dream. You can complete your collection of recent National Geographic history books with National Geographic History at a Glance and More Bad Days in History by Michael Farquhar -- and you will treasure earlier National Geographic titles by this author, including The Biblical World,In the Footsteps of Jesus, and Archaeology of the Bible.
Download or read book Odin as Santa and the Norse influence Christmas written by Samantha Luccese and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Odin as Santa and the Norse influence Christmas" explores the myths of the Norse and how those myths influence modern Christmas traditions. Myths and the icons, such as the gods and goddesses, were one way for ancient societies to understand life and the environment around them. "Odin as Santa and the Norse influence Christmas" seeks to reveal the ancient, Pre-Christian story behind the modern, Christian one, associated with Christmas traditions and decorations. This work looks at the Norse mythology and its gods, Christmas symbols and flora and their Nordic backgrounds. This work looks at the image of the manger and the birth of the Scared Child.
Download or read book National Geographic Concise History of the World written by Neil Kagan and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronology of world history ranges from the dawn of humankind to the present day, examining important events, milestones, ideas, and personalities that occurred simultaneously in different regions of the world.
Download or read book National Geographic History at a Glance written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2019 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Foreword by Amy Briggs, executive editor of National Geographic History"--Jacket.
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Download or read book National Geographic Almanac of World History written by Patricia S. Daniels and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of how humankind evolved from its first beginnings to the complex societies that exist today.
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Download or read book Perceptions of Knowledge Visualization Explaining Concepts through Meaningful Images written by Ursyn, Anna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multisensory perception is emerging as an important factor in shaping current lifestyles. Therefore, computer scientists, engineers, and technology experts are acknowledging the comparative power existing beyond visual explanations. Perceptions of Knowledge Visualization: Explaining Concepts through Meaningful Images discusses issues related to visualization of scientific concepts, picturing processes and products, as well as the role of computing in the advancement of visual literacy skills. By connecting theory with practice, this book gives researchers, computer scientists, and academics an active experience which enhances the perception and the role of computer graphics.
Download or read book Biologically Inspired Computing for the Arts Scientific Data through Graphics written by Ursyn, Anna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book comprises a collection of authors' individual approaches to the relationship between nature, science, and art created with the use of computers, discussing issues related to the use of visual language in communication about biologically-inspired scientific data, visual literacy in science, and application of practitioner's approach"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Mysticism and Alchemy through the Ages written by Gary Edson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look into the foundations of mysticism and alchemy, this book describes both physical and spiritual aspects of the various theories and practices of transformation, with attention to the beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, Tantrism, Taoism and Yoga. The connection between early mystical pursuits and the development of alchemy from ancient China, India, and Egypt through Moorish Spain and into Latin Europe are illuminated, along with the activities of early alchemists. The book, which is heavily illustrated, describes the beliefs, experiments, and secret messages that drew the believers and dreamers of the world together in search of wealth and immortality.
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