Author : Molly Oldfield
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Museums
ISBN : 9781526360281
Open up this treasure trove of wonders to visit 43 museums and 50 exhibits! Discover the most fascinating and mysterious objects found in museums, from star attractions to unsung exhibits. With Molly Oldfield, research elf of hit television show QI, unearth the astonishing stories of how these treasures were created, found and finally displayed.
Author : Patrick Bringley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,63 MB
Release : 2024-10-29
Category : Art
ISBN : 1982163313
"A fascinating, revelatory portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum guard"--
Author : Susan Jaques
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,96 MB
Release : 2012
Category : ART
ISBN : 9780762779505
"Some of the country's best art is hidden in plain sight, in museums largely unknown outside their regions. How works by masters like Rembrandt, Rodin, Picasso, van Gogh, Monet, Hokusai, and O'Keeffe wound up where they did is a colorful tale of American art collecting. The fifty museums in "A Love for the Beautiful" offer uniquely personal art-viewing experiences for both business and pleasure travelers."--Provided by publisher.
Author : William Granger
Publisher :
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 36,62 MB
Release : 1802
Category : Characters and characteristics
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Page : 616 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 1808
Category : Curiosities and wonders
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Author : Tim Flannery
Publisher : WW Norton
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 28,62 MB
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1324015446
Are zombie jellyfish real? Do seahorses have stomachs? What’s it like to wrestle a python? Tim Flannery has the answers. Introducing some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures on Earth, from water to sky and the forests and deserts in between, he offers in-depth and often bizarre facts about extraordinary animals that live in each habitat. Flannery ties concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy to each animal’s profile, firmly connecting the animal and its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Did you know that lions once roamed North America, or that albatrosses sleep-fly? Have you ever heard a piranha bark, or wondered how the sloth got its name? Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Tim Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.
Author : Ph. D. Gary L. Hauck
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 11,90 MB
Release : 2008-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0595524478
"It is time to pack your virtual bags and prepare yourself for an intimate and fun-filled adventure. As you read and follow this amazing written and photo journal, you will feel like you are at each and every site; someone who is lucky to be on this global journey with a person who cares enough about you, the land that is being visited and the culture described in past and present form." Dan Pappas, Humanities Chair Executive Director, Michigan Institute for Educational Management Hall of Fame Award Recipient, Michigan Association of School Administrators ... A delightful book, full of engaging descriptions of some of the World's most fascinating places, while providing the historical and cultural perspectives that bring a deeper understanding of the peoples and cultures who lived and live there now. Dr. Frank Novakowski Coordinator, Study Abroad Program Associate Dean, Davenport University
Author : George Potter
Publisher : Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 39,79 MB
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1462130542
“There shall be none greater than the nation which I will raise up unto me of thy seed, upon all the face of the earth.” —Ether 1:43 The brief account of the Jaredite history is recorded in the book of Ether. It is a history of over two thousand years yet was abridged into only a few pages. Where would one even begin to unlock their historical footprints? Now, after more than fifteen years of research, the esteemed Book of Mormon explorer George Potter answers this question and many others in his remarkable new book Discovering the Amazing Jaredites. Using full-color photos, maps, and illustrations, Potter retraces the Jaredites’ lonely journey from the Tower of Babel to the promised land. Discovering the Amazing Jaredites is the result of the author’s tireless exploration of the dusty trails of Arabia’s outback. It is the stunning account of a mighty people who, in faith, braved the harsh wilderness and crossed the vast ocean for the right to worship their God in peace. Their story will inspire and awe you—the account of a truly amazing people!
Author : William Granger
Publisher :
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 40,43 MB
Release : 1804
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Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,69 MB
Release : 1893
Category : Alchemy
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