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Ancient Manners; Also Known As Aphrodite The learned Prodicos of Ceos, who flourished towards the end of the fifth century before our era, is the author of the celebrated apologue that Saint Basil recommended to the meditations of the Christians: Heracles between Virtue and...

Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley - Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. I.The fact of the existence, within the valley of the Mississippi river and its tributaries, of many ancient monuments of human labor and skill, seems to have escaped the notice of the...

"The ancient mysteries have remained all too mysterious because of the lack of ready access to them. . . . Now we have in one volume a fine collection of the sources that have survived. . . . This will be for many students...

The meaning of some of the world's great myths and legends springs to life in this collection of stories, retold here for children. Through the epic adventures of colorful characters--from kings and beggars to gods and demons--the reader may glimpse the ancient wisdom of...

Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, Containing the Nahuatl Text of XXVII Ancient Mexican Poems - Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VII.The passionate love with which the Nahuas cultivated song, music and the dance is a subject of frequent comment by the historians of Mexico....

BEST OF THE YEARPublishers Weekly - Evanston Public Library - Chicago Public Library - BookPage - Kirkus "Vivid and vibrant." -- NPR Weekend Edition At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still.The moon alone shone bright and roundin...

Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism - With an Essay on Baal Worship, on the Assyrian Sacred "Grove," and Other Allied Symbols It may, we think, be taken for granted, that nothing is, or has ever been, adopted into the service of Religion, without...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one. Julia Annas gives a succinct account of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing its freshness and variety of themes, and its approach of lively discussion and argument. Getting...

Ancient Plants - Being a Simple Account of the past Vegetation of the Earth and of the Recent Important Discoveries Made in This Realm of NatureThe number and the importance of the discoveries which have been made in the course of the last five...

Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of EnglandIn 1846, the Percy Society issued to its members a volume entitled Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England, edited by Mr. James Henry Dixon. The sources drawn upon by Mr. Dixon...

Ancient Pottery of the Mississippi Valley - Fourth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1882-83, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1886, pages 361-436The groups of relics selected for these studies are in all cases of limited extent,...

Discover the time-tested wisdom of natural healing with Ancient Remedies Revived. This comprehensive guide offers a collection of safe, effective, and easy-to-follow home remedies inspired by traditional healing practices. Covering a wide range of common ailments, this book provides natural solutions using herbs, plants,...

Bestselling author Dr. Josh Axe explains how to treat more than seventy diseases, lose weight, and increase vitality with traditional healing practices passed down through the ages. "Engaging, accessible and comprehensive" (Amy Myers, MD, author of The Autoimmune Solution) Long before the first pharmaceutical...

Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. This compilation is designed to be a companion to the author's History of Greece. It is hoped that it may fill a want, now felt in many high schools and academies, of...

Ancient Rome and Modern America; A Comparative Study of Morals and MannersThe reader will find in the following pages reference to another work by Dr. Ferrero which will shortly come into publication under the title of Between the Old World and the New. It...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back...

Journey back to Ancient Rome with 6 interactive fold-out maps in this enthralling illustrated book for kids, exploring bygone culture, history, gods, gladiators, and more.This immersive book takes kids on a deep exploration of one of history's most significant civilizations. Six interactive fold-out maps...

Ancient Rome in the English novel: a study in English historical fictionFor some time I have felt the need for a satisfactory definition of the classic novel,a definition which should include novels of value, and exclude innumerable works of fiction of little or no...

Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of Ancient Romans and find out what it was like to live in one of history's biggest empires in this history book for...

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an...