The Penguin Encyclopedia of Places
Author : Wilfred George Moore
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 14,18 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Reference
ISBN :
The Penguin Encyclopedia of Places
Author : John Paxton
Publisher :
Page : 1110 pages
File Size : 11,23 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
This comprehensive reference book is for the geographer and general reader alike. Besides describing where places are, the entries deal, where relevant, with their economic or cultural significance and their historical background. The term place includes continents and oceans, great mountain ranges and rivers, provinces and countries, as well as small towns and villages, from ancient cities to the newest new town.
People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia
Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,78 MB
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 146548177X
Book Description
Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, or why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. Learn about the Mbendeje people's hunting sign language that lets them silently creep up on unsuspecting prey. People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia allows you to explore different cultures through illuminating photography and bitesize chunks of information. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information about the people that make up our world.
Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places
Author : Robert Ingpen
Publisher : MetroBooks (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,68 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Ancient world
ISBN : 9781586630980
Book Description
Bringing to life the lore and legends of the past, this volume explores such mysteries as Stonehenge, the Aztecs, Easter Island, and the Great Wall of China. The authors examine the history and culture of each location and recount the modern discovery of these fascinating archives of human history. Full color.
American Places
Author : Wallace Stegner
Publisher : Dutton Adult
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Things that Never Were
Author : Michael F. Page
Publisher : Studio
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Cosmology
ISBN : 9780140100082
Book Description
From Avalon to Zeus -- the ultimate book for fantasy lovers and myth maniacs of all ages is now in paperback, beautifully illustrated, at a siren-song priceHardcover sales of more than 70,000 copies have made the Encyclopedia of Things That Never Were a classic illustrated reference to myths and legends from all corners of the world. Here -- culled from mythology, literature, and folk tales -- is the mystical realm that has populated humanity's imagination for centuries. Over 400 entries, engagingly written and organized by type of entity, make this a complete source of information and a visual feast.Among the entries are: from "The Cosmos, ' Quetzalcoatl and Scorpio; from "The Ground and Underground", centaurs, elves, and unicorns; from "Wonderland", Atlantis and El Dorado; from "Magic, Science, and Invention", flying carpets and the Trojan horse; from "Water, Sky, and Air", Pegasus and Moby-Dick; and from "The Night", a host of shuddersome creatures from vampires to the golem. This is a wild and wondrous gift for any visionary.
Writings from Ancient Egypt
Author : Toby Wilkinson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 17,94 MB
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0141395966
Book Description
'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered' In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture. Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson
Haunted Places
Author : Dennis William Hauck
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,62 MB
Release : 2002-08-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440673225
Book Description
In almost every town in America there are places where strange things happen. The perfect companion to The International Directory of Haunted Places, this revised and updated edition of Haunted Places is both a fascinating and unusual travel guide as well as an indispensable casebook for those interested in the paranormal. From buildings and parks believed to have resident ghosts and poltergeists to areas where Bigfoot or UFO sightings are most frequently reported, Haunted Places will lead you to more than 2,000 sites of paranormal activity across the United States. Organized alphabetically by state, each entry is referenced to an extensive bibliography of sources-with descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, Web sites, and travel directions provided for all locations.
My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 15,10 MB
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 074407973X
Book Description
This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas. From Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for an aound-the-world adventure... Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form. Find out about wind, rain, and extreme weather on Earth's surface. Explore Earth's habitats, and meet the plants and animals that call them home. Finally, find out about how our planet is under threat, and what you can do to protect it. Includes fun facts and colorful illustrations, My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.
The Penguin Companion to Food
Author : Alan Davidson
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 1110 pages
File Size : 13,56 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Cooking
ISBN :
Book Description
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