Download or read book The Unearthing of the Mayans Seeds written by Kamow Buchanan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-08-09 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unearthing of the Mayans seeds: A brilliant story that encases; love, emotions, facts of life, mystery and suspense; all compounded into fiction and funny drama. You will get sensitively captured by the characters and become part of their individual story Let their voices lead you comfortably into the viscosities of the village I dare you to take the challenge and read from opening sentence to closing arguments. Very inspiring for the mind Captivating it is enlightening for the consciousness and spirit.
Download or read book Maya Resurgence in Guatemala written by Richard Wilson and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across Guatemala, Mayan peoples are struggling to recover from decades of cataclysmic upheaval--religious conversions, civil war, displacement, military repression. Richard Wilson carried out long-term research with Q’eqchi’-speaking Mayas in the province of Alta Verapaz to ascertain how these events affected social organization and identity. He finds that their rituals of fertility and healing--abandoned in the 1970s during Catholic and Protestant evangelizations--have been reinvented by an ethnic revivalist movement led by Catholic lay activists, who seek to renovate the earth cult in order to create a new pan-Q’eqchi’ ethnic identity.
Download or read book Mayan Civilization written by Maureen Appleton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lyrical and lifelike art works of Mayan culture have given archaeologists and historians the key to ancient Mayan history. This eBook describes social, religious, and artistic life, from their beginning until their destruction by the Spanish conquerors in the sixteenth century. In more recent years, teams of scientists have methodically explored the jungles and plains and have unearthed a wealth of information. But, unlike Egypt, Babylon, or Greece, where archaeologists have searched widely, the land of the Maya is still largely untouched in comparison. There are over five thousand ruins in Mexico alone, most of which have not been disturbed by the archaeologists' spades. There are perhaps hundreds more ruins hidden in the forests, their fallen stones covering a thousand secrets. The news of this little bit of gold was later to spur other greedy Spaniards on to further exploration and to the eventual conquest of three great American civilizations, the Incas, the Aztecs, and the Maya. The Mayan people were short. The average height of a Mayan man was five feet one inch; that of a woman, four feet eight inches. Their hair was straight and black, while the colour of their skin was coppery or brown. Mayan men did not shave. What little hair they had on their faces, they pulled out. The men wore their hair in braids, wound around the top of their heads, with a queue hanging down the back. The women wore their hair long, and arranged it in various ways.
Download or read book Ancient Maya written by Sara Green and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mayans are remembered today for their beautiful pyramid temples. But this ancient civilization had many other innovations! This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya. Engaging text and vivid images combine with special features such as profiles of gods and leaders, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, and a timeline to take readers on a journey to the past!
Download or read book Seed of Knowledge Stone of Plenty written by John A. Burke and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burke and Halbert present the scientific evidence behind their startling, original theory: ancient peoples constructed temples, mounds, and megaliths to increase the fertility of crops. These peoples used an ancient technology, only now rediscovered.
Download or read book Nature s Pharmacopeia written by Dan Choffnes and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated, elegantly written textbook pairs the best research on the biochemical properties and physiological effects of medicinal plants with a fascinating history of their use throughout human civilization, revealing the influence of nature's pharmacopeia on art, war, conquest, and law. By chronicling the ways in which humans have cultivated plant species, extracted their active chemical ingredients, and investigated their effects on the body over time, Nature's Pharmacopeia also builds an unparalleled portrait of these special herbs as they transitioned from wild flora and botanical curiosities to commodities and potent drugs. The book opens with an overview of the use of medicinal plants in the traditional practices and indigenous belief systems of people in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and ancient Europe. It then connects medicinal plants to the growth of scientific medicine in the West. Subsequent chapters cover the regulation of drugs; the use of powerful plant chemicals—such as cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine—in various medical settings; and the application of biomedicine's intellectual frameworks to the manufacture of novel drugs from ancient treatments. Geared toward nonspecialists, this text fosters a deep appreciation of the complex chemistry and cultural resonance of herbal medicine, while suggesting how we may further tap the vast repositories of the world's herbal knowledge to create new pharmaceuticals.
Download or read book Mayans Aztecs and Incas written by Linda J. Larsen and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 1996-04 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unit, designed for use with intermediate and junior high school students, centers on the Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations in Central and South America and contains literature selections, poetry, writing ideas, curriculum connections to other subjects, group projects and more. The literary works included are: The corn grows ripe / by Dorothy Rhoads -- Aztecs: the fall of the Aztec capital / by Richard Platt -- Secret of the Andes / Ann Nolan Clark.
Download or read book Ancient Maya Culture written by Christine Honders and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For hundreds of years, archaeologists have unearthed clues about the amazing culture of the ancient Maya. This book brings the culture of this ancient civilization to life. Readers will learn about the ancient Maya economy, technology, rituals and traditions, family systems, politics, and daily life. Primary sources such as artifacts and ruins allow readers to connect with the past on a deep level. Amazing artwork and photographs allow readers to visualize the backdrop of ancient Maya culture as it exists today and as it’s imagined to have existed hundreds of years ago at its peak. Readers are in for a thrilling adventure with this firsthand look into the wonders of Maya culture!
Download or read book Mystery Of The Maya written by Peter Lourie and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the ancient Maya ruins of Palenque, Mexico, discusses the archaeological discoveries that have been made there, and explains how the local Indians may provide clues that might help to reveal their ancestors' history.
Download or read book Tobacco and Kentucky written by W. F. Axton and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries before Europeans came to the New World, tobacco had an important role in the religious and social life of the early peoples of Kentucky. W.F. Axton describes the various forms in which tobacco has been used, its quick adoption by the Old World, and its gradual development into the forms common today, especially the blended cigarette. Little has been written about the place occupied by Burley leaf in the economic life of the Commonwealth, where tobacco is still the most important crop. Tobacco in Kentucky is accompanied by charts and maps illustrating the many aspects of tobacco production.
Download or read book Maya the Riddle and Rediscovery of a Lost Civilization written by Charles Gallenkamp and published by New York : D. McKay Company. This book was released on 1976 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book El Salvador written by Greg Nickles and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning photographs capture the lush landscape of El Salvador from the Pacific coastline to the volcanic mountains and rainforests. Discover the people, cities, and wildlife of the smallest and most densely populated country of Central America.
Download or read book Our World written by Herbert Sherman Houston and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Which Way Is North written by Will Cady and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does creativity come from? The answer is unique for each of us—our True North—and this book will help you find yours. As artificial intelligence gains an increasing foothold in our work and our lives, the need to find and maintain our uniquely human creativity is growing more urgent. This guide will ensure that you stay on course as you navigate through the complexity of modern times. It will help you open new pathways to creativity and equip you with tools for your personal and professional journey to becoming a conscious participant in creation. Through a combination of essays, meditations, and memoir, Which Way Is North offers an illuminating journey into the interior of the human heart and mind, revealing how your inner experience informs who you can be and what you express out in the world. In the course of learning more about your creative potential, you’ll learn how to: Reliably calm your nerves in order to come up with ideas Decode the stories the media tells and their effects on viewers Pursue experiences that feed your creative process with purpose Reddit’s Global Brand Ambassador and former head of its Creative Strategy agency, KarmaLab, Will Cady counsels top marketers, executives, engineers, and other creatives using the popular modern meditation system he developed to unlock and embrace the powerful ingenuity and intuition needed to navigate today’s challenges in art, business, and life. With Which Way Is North as your compass, you’ll locate your inner authentic truths and gain an approachable system to transform anxiety into creativity so you can flourish in all your pursuits.
Download or read book Animals and Plants of the Ancient Maya written by Victoria Schlesinger and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing interest in all things Maya brings an increasing number of visitors to prehistoric Maya ruins and contemporary Maya communities in Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, western Honduras, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the southern areas of Chiapas and Tabasco, Mexico. For these visitors and indeed everyone with an interest in the Maya, this field guide highlights nearly 100 species of plants and animals that were significant to the ancient Maya and that continue to inhabit the Maya region today. Drawing from the disciplines of biology, ecology, and anthropology, Victoria Schlesinger describes each plant or animal's habitat and natural history, identifying characteristics (also shown in a black-and-white drawing), and cultural significance to the ancient and contemporary Maya. An introductory section explains how to use the book and offers a concise overview of the history, lifeways, and cosmology of the ancient Maya. The concluding section describes the collapse of ancient Maya society and briefly traces the history of the Maya region from colonial times to the present.
Download or read book Mayapan written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures. *Includes footnotes for further reading. Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. At the heart of the fascination is Chich�n Itz�, the most visited Mayan site, but Chich�n Itz�'s prominence lasted for less than 200 years and was eventually succeeded by Mayap�n, which lasted as the capital of the Maya for nearly 225 years until the middle of the 15th century. The Mayans are still remembered and celebrated for their culture and their contributions to astronomy, language, and sports, and many of their advancements came with Mayap�n as their capital. Early Mayap�n was closely connected to the overshadowing power of the region at the time: the mighty trading city of Chich�n Itz�. Mayap�n emerged first as a minor settlement in the orbit of Chich�n, but it slowly came to replace it after the larger city's trade connections with the Toltecs of Tula crumbled and it suffered a staggering defeat by Mayap�n's armies. The building styles and art in their city show both admiring references to the great Chich�n Itz� as well as an attempt to position Mayap�n as a more orthodox heir of Maya tradition. At the same time, they emulated many features and could not escape the tremendous influences - especially in religion - of Chich�n. This is seen in the fact that many of the most important buildings in the new city appear to be small-scale reproductions of ones in Chich�n. Due in part to the fact that it has long been overshadowed by Chich�n Itz�, a lot excavation and scholarly research on the site has only come about in recent decades, and even though there is still plenty of work to do, a lot of information about life in Mayap�n has been unearthed. At its height, Mayap�n may have boasted a population of over 15,000, and archaeologists have had their hands full trying to discover and restore the several thousand buildings both inside Mayap�n's walls and outside them as well. Mayap�n: The History of the Mayan Capital covers the history of the city, as well as the speculation and debate over the city's buildings. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about the Mayan capital like you never have before, in no time at all.
