Download or read book Symbols Around Us written by Sven Tito Achen and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1978 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the complex history of symbols, their traditional use in almost every aspect of our lives and their meanings through history and across cultures.
Download or read book Signs All Around Us written by Lorin Driggs and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the signs you encounter in everyday life with this nonfiction book. Ideal for young readers, this book teaches students all about signs with simple text, vibrant images, a bonus project, a fiction piece related to the topic, and other helpful features. This 20-page full-color book gives examples of relevant signs and conveys their meanings. It also covers important concepts such as following directions and safety, and includes an extension activity for kindergarten. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to learn about signs, symbols, and being responsible.
Download or read book Signs and Symbols Around the World written by Elizabeth S. Helfman and published by Dissertation.com. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes graphic signs and symbols and their importance to communication, from picture writing by cavemen to today's use of numbers, musical notes, religious signs, trademarks, signs in science and industry, trail markers and traffic signals, and the potentials of international sign writing.
Download or read book Symbols written by Joseph Piercy and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular culture down the centuries. Did you know that 15% of all tweets on twitter contain the hash tag symbol? That's over 41 million uses of # each day. Or that the 'smiley face' originated in Massachusetts in the 1960s? This fascinating book highlights the roles symbols have played throughout history and how they have shaped our understanding of the world.
Download or read book The Book of Symbols written by Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism and published by Taschen America Llc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers photograph illustrations and essays on numerous symbols and symbolic imagery, exploring their archetypal meanings as well as cultural and historical context for how different groups have interpreted them.
Download or read book Signs Symbols of the World written by D.R. McElroy and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does Ω mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tattoo it on his entire forearm? Where did the symbol ∞ originate, and what was its first meaning? How did the ampersand symbol & come about and how was it applied daily in book publishing? And what is the full story behind that staring eye on top of the pyramid on our American dollar bill? This comprehensive guide to signs and symbols explains. Find within: More than 1,000 illustrations An extensive collection of written and cultural symbols, including animals, instruments, stones, shapes, numbers, colors, plants, food, parts of the body, religious and astrological symbols, emojis, and gestures Historical facts culled from a wide variety of sources Learn all about the signs and symbols that surround us and their part in our rich world history.
Download or read book The Book of Psychic Symbols written by Melanie Barnum and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong feeling, a remarkable coincidence, a strange dream . . . What may seem ordinary could actually be an important message from a deceased loved one, spirit guide, or your higher self. Open to a wealth of guidance and opportunities by learning how to recognize and interpret the signs and synchronicities all around us. Expand your awareness of the symbols in your life, strengthen your intuition, overcome challenges, and manifest your desires. This experiential guide includes: A dictionary of more than 500 traditional symbols Practical exercises to develop your intuitive abilities Guidance in defining your own personal symbols Explanation of how to use chakras and auras Stories and true-life psychic experiences Praise: "Melanie Barnum offers a vast array of traditional interpretations sprinkled with her own insightful experiences, making The Book of Psychic Symbols an invaluable contribution to every psychic's library."—Elizabeth Harper, author of Wishing: How to Fulfill Your Heart's Desires
Download or read book Signs Symbols written by Clare Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging compendium traces symbolism to its ancient roots, examining a vast variety of symbolic images.
Download or read book 1000 Symbols written by Rowena Shepherd and published by . This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symbols are often seen as constituting an international language and to some extent they do, but that language is far from universal--context means everything in this complicated but engrossing form of communication. Take, for example, a cross, a crane, or a swastika: each one has a different and distinct significance and meaning for a Buddhist, an art historian, or a student of the occult. 1000 Symbols resolves the problem by offering groupings of related symbols, every one with a neat definition of its history and its cross-cultural meanings.
Download or read book Sacred Signs Symbols written by Sherrie Dillard and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your life by embracing the guidance that Spirit sends you each day. Everyone receives sacred signs, messages, and synchronicities, but we don't always notice or know how to interpret them. With Sacred Signs & Symbols, you'll develop the ability to recognize, understand, and be guided by the signs all around you. Featuring a glossary of hundreds of signs and their meanings, this comprehensive guide helps you build a personal oracle system for invoking messages in your daily life. Explore a variety of methods for increasing your awareness, including exercises and divination techniques that you can personalize to your needs. You'll also discover ways to connect with loved ones in the spirit realm and expand your perception of the world. No matter where you are or what you're doing, a loving, wise, spiritual presence is offering you advice and comfort through divine messages. Praise: "Sacred Signs & Symbols is a wonderfully grounded and inspiring guide to connecting with the divine in your daily life. With helpful background information, numerous examples, an extensive signs glossary, and Sherrie's beautiful personal insights, this book is a true treasure for your spiritual journey."—Laurie Bonser, author of The Law of Attraction Meets Financial Stewardship "Sherrie Dillard has managed to translate the language of the Universe to everyone in such a simple yet powerful way, so that we can all understand it...[Sacred Signs & Symbols is] an amazing translation of the vibrational language of the Universe."—Nianell, multi-award winning singer-songwriter and author of Knowing Who I Am
Download or read book The Secret Language of Signs written by Denise Linn and published by Wellspring/Ballantine. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In every moment the universe is whispering to you. Even ordinary events in your life carry communications from the realm of the Spirit. . . . Whether we are conscious of it or not, the universe is communicating to us through signs. In this mind-opening book, renowned healer and author Denise Linn shows that coincidence, synchronicity, and those premonitions we've all experienced are never accidents but a kindly world's way of trying to nudge us in the right direction. Drawing on firsthand true stories and native wisdom from around the world, Linn helps us regain our innate capacity to listen to the universe, to use the signs that speak to us every day of our lives. Step by step, she shows us how to call for a sign, how to create the best conditions for receiving it, and how to interpret the signs we receive, with the most comprehensive dictionary of signs ever compiled. Designed to help you develop your own ability to interpret signs as they call to you, the dictionary entries give you a starting point for understanding what your signs are communicating. For instance . . * An abyss might symbolize a chasm in your life. Is there something that seems impassable to you? * A storm can indicate internal conflict. It can also indicate that the air is clearing in regard to a situation in your life. * A crossroads signifies that a time of decision is ahead. Take time and tune in to your intuition before choosing your future path. * Smoke can be a warning of danger. Is there a situation in your life that's about to go up in flames? Smoke can also indicate a lack of clarity. With this powerful, easy-to-use guide, Denise Linn helps us to reconnect with the magic of our inner selves to make the right decisions and choices in our lives.
Download or read book Street Signs and Symbols written by Lori Mortensen and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many types of street signs with symbols. All are important to know and follow. Let’s explore some of the different street signs in a city. Paired to the fiction title Red Light, Green Light.
Download or read book The American Flag written by Lloyd G. Douglas and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbos, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.
Download or read book Classic Symbols written by Michael Kerrigan and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With one symbol per page, accompanied by a detailed explanation and history, and printed on high quality paper with a special binding, Classic Symbols is a unique and attractive book that explores the world of classic symbols and signs, revealing the deep meaning and often quirky history behind each one
Download or read book The Catcher in the Rye written by J. D. Salinger and published by ببلومانيا للنشر والتوزيع. This book was released on 2024-06-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Catcher in the Rye," written by J.D. Salinger and published in 1951, is a classic American novel that explores the themes of adolescence, alienation, and identity through the eyes of its protagonist, Holden Caulfield. The novel is set in the 1950s and follows Holden, a 16-year-old who has just been expelled from his prep school, Pencey Prep. Disillusioned with the world around him, Holden decides to leave Pencey early and spend a few days alone in New York City before returning home. Over the course of these days, Holden interacts with various people, including old friends, a former teacher, and strangers, all the while grappling with his feelings of loneliness and dissatisfaction. Holden is deeply troubled by the "phoniness" of the adult world and is haunted by the death of his younger brother, Allie, which has left a lasting impact on him. He fantasizes about being "the catcher in the rye," a guardian who saves children from losing their innocence by catching them before they fall off a cliff into adulthooda. The novel ends with Holden in a mental institution, where he is being treated for a nervous breakdown. He expresses some hope for the future, indicating a possible path to recovery..
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Signs Symbols written by Miranda Bruce Mitford and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Signs and Symbols written by Adrian Frutiger and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.
