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1) Buddhism
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Series
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
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Description
This remarkable book explores the history and practice of Buddhism, beginning with the life of Buddha and continuing to the spread of Buddhism from Asia to the Western world. Beautiful photographs show the rituals, artifacts, and architecture that are important to the Buddhist tradition. See Buddha statues from many different countries and the Dalai Lama's palace. Learn about the Wheel of Life and what the lotus flower symbolizes. Discover the
...2) Building
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Language
English
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Description
This guide offers everything you've ever wanted toknow about buildings–from how they are built and customized to the different materials that are used to keep them standing. With stunning full-color photographs as aids, see incredible stone gargoyles, where linenfold wood paneling is found, what a Japanese screen is made of, and how a hammer-beam roof is supported. Learn how stained glass is made, the difference between hipped and gabled roofs,
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English
Description
This user-friendly guide to English architecture up to the mid-twentieth century is divided into styles with examples highlighted (e.g. the Tower of London for Norman Architecture), complemented by original prints which sets this quality book apart from other guides. The detailed 18th and 19th century (and later) prints enable the reader to understand just what makes these styles so important and have the advantage of being much clearer than much...
Author
Language
English
Description
Colonel Wilkinson spent 31 years in the British Army with the Royal Artillery, commando and parachute brigades and special forces. In his last job in the army, he was the principal author of the first British Joint Warfare Publication (JWP 3-50 Peace Support Operations). During his military service he gradually came to the understanding that the achievement of peace required a comprehensive approach that addressed the causes and consequences of conflict...
5) Ships
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Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
63 p. : col. ill., maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.
6) Islam
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Language
English
Description
Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps, portraits ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles thirty children in different eras, discussing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the moments in history they witnessed.
8) Christianity
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Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Take a step into the fascinating realm of gods and goddesses, mythical warriors, and legendary kings and queens. Explore the creation stories of world's great cultures, let yourself be gripped by the classic hero narratives like the legend of King Arthur or the adventures of the Monkey King, or shed a tear over heart-rending tragedies such as the devastating tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The Mythology Book retells and explains more than 80 classic...
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Publisher
Metro Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
From ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day graffiti, discover the secrets, origins and meanings of over 2,000 signs and symbols. The world around us is filled with signs and symbols. Modern signs like alphabets and flags are universally recognisable, whereas many symbols of ancient derivation are hard to decipher. Explore the fascinating origins and meanings of the signs and symbols people have used over the centuries and discover how they have been interpreted...
14) Illustrated dictionary of mythology: heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses from around the world
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Organized by geographic region and with characters from the same stories and episodes grouped together, this comprehensive book is an excellent reference tool. Legendary heroes appear with their adversaries to set each myth in context, as do gods and goddesses of the underworld and mythical beasts
15) Mythology
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Series
Publisher
Metro Books
Pub. Date
2010, ©2007
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.
18) Super structures
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Series
Publisher
Distributed by Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
©1996
Physical Desc
44 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.
19) Super structures
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
80 p. (some folded) : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to historic buildings, unusual buildings, and buildings of the future
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
352 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
From simple shapes and colors to gods, mythical beasts, sacred rituals, and global branding, over 2,000 signs and symbols are explained through text, illustrations, and photography. Grouped thematically and comprehensively cross-referenced.