The Ancient World 2700 B C E C 500 C E
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A Chinese Bestiary
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Author : Richard E. Strassberg
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2018-03-05
A Chinese Bestiary written by Richard E. Strassberg and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-05 with Art categories.
A Chinese Bestiary presents a fascinating pageant of mythical creatures from a unique and enduring cosmography written in ancient China. The Guideways through Mountains and Seas, compiled between the fourth and first centuries B.C.E., contains descriptions of hundreds of fantastic denizens of mountains, rivers, islands, and seas, along with minerals, flora, and medicine. The text also represents a wide range of beliefs held by the ancient Chinese. Richard Strassberg brings the Guideways to life for modern readers by weaving together translations from the work itself with information from other texts and recent archaeological finds to create a lavishly illustrated guide to the imaginative world of early China. Unlike the bestiaries of the late medieval period in Europe, the Guideways was not interpreted allegorically; the strange creatures described in it were regarded as actual entities found throughout the landscape. The work was originally used as a sacred geography, as a guidebook for travelers, and as a book of omens. Today, it is regarded as the richest repository of ancient Chinese mythology and shamanistic wisdom. The Guideways may have been illustrated from the start, but the earliest surviving illustrations are woodblock engravings from a rare 1597 edition. Seventy-six of those plates are reproduced here for the first time, and they provide a fine example of the Chinese engraver's art during the late Ming dynasty. This beautiful volume, compiled by a well-known specialist in the field, provides a fascinating window on the thoughts and beliefs of an ancient people, and will delight specialists and general readers alike.
Armenians And Old Armenia
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Author : Paris M. Herouni
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Armenians And Old Armenia written by Paris M. Herouni and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Archaeoastronomy categories.
Western Civilizations
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Author : Joshua Cole
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Release Date : 2017
Western Civilizations written by Joshua Cole and has been published by W. W. Norton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Civilization, Western categories.
The most pedagogically innovative text and media for the western civilizations course--now more current, more global, and more interactive. The balanced narrative in Western Civilizations has been bolstered with new and current scholarship--highlighting new environmental history, more coverage of Central and Eastern Europe, and increased coverage of European and Muslim relations--making it the most up-to-date and relevant text for students. In addition, Cole and Symes have enhanced their pedagogically innovative text with new History Skills Tutorials, Interactive Instructor's Guide, and Norton InQuizitive for History, making the Nineteenth Edition a more interactive and effective teaching and learning tool.
The Jaina Path Of Purification
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Author : Padmanabh S. Jaini
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Release Date : 1998
The Jaina Path Of Purification written by Padmanabh S. Jaini and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with India categories.
The religious tradition of the Jainas, unique in many respects, presents a fascinating array of doctrinal and social structures that stem from the anti-vedic movements of ancient times. Drawing extensively on primary sources, Professor Jaini provides a comprehensive introduction to the Jaina experience. Beginning with the Life of Mahavira the author elucidates the essentials of Jaina cosmology and philosophy as well as of the path of purification through which the soul may escape from its Karmic defilements and attain eternal salvation. This path constitutes the integral element within the broader frame-work of Jaina literature, lay ritual and the socio-historical factors, which enabled Jainism to survive and prosper to the present day. In particular, the author has examined the cardinal doctrine of ahimsa (non-harming), both in its impact upon Jaina religious consciousness and as a standard in applying its sacred principles to the conduct of every day life.
Western Civilizations Brief 5th Edition Volume 2
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Author : Joshua Cole
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Release Date : 2020-01-17
Western Civilizations Brief 5th Edition Volume 2 written by Joshua Cole and has been published by W. W. Norton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-17 with History categories.
With new scholarship and learning tools, this #1 text is more innovative than ever
The Distributional Impact Of Taxes And Transfers
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Author : Gabriela Inchauste
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2017-09-19
The Distributional Impact Of Taxes And Transfers written by Gabriela Inchauste and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-19 with Business & Economics categories.
The World Bank has partnered with the Commitment to Equity Institute at Tulane University to implement their diagnostic tool—the Commitment to Equity (CEQ) Assessment—designed to assess how taxation and public expenditures affect income inequality, poverty, and different economic groups. The approach relies on comprehensive fiscal incidence analysis, which measures the contribution of each individual intervention to poverty and inequality reduction as well as the combined impact of taxes and social spending. The CEQ Assessment provide an evidence base upon which alternative reform options can be analyzed. The use of a common methodology makes the results comparable across countries. This volume presents eight country studies that examine the distributional effects of individual programs and policy measures—and the net effect of each country’s mix of policies and programs. These case studies were produced in the context of Bank policy dialogue and have since been used to propose alternative reform options.
Biotechnology And Sustainable Development
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Author : Ismail Serageldin
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2003
Biotechnology And Sustainable Development written by Ismail Serageldin and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Based on the first scientific conference convened at the Library of Alexandria, 'Biotechnology and Sustainable Development: Voices of the South and North', which was held in Alexandria, Egypt, in March 2002, this book contains overviews of agriculture, health, ethics and the environment. It discusses how dramatic improvements in food security, health, and lifestyle could accrue to the poor people of developing countries through the applications of new technologies.
The Ancient World 2700 B C E C 500 C E
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Author : Michael Shally-Jensen
language : en
Publisher: Salem Press
Release Date : 2015
The Ancient World 2700 B C E C 500 C E written by Michael Shally-Jensen and has been published by Salem Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Civilization, Ancient categories.
Covering topics from Gilgamesh to Ancient Egypt to the Fall of Rome, this volume provides easy-to-use tools to engage, enlighten, and give students a new frame of reference to study and analyze the most important documents from Ancient History.
The Power Of Large Numbers
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Author : Joshua Cole
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2000
The Power Of Large Numbers written by Joshua Cole and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
French government officials have long been known among Europeans for the special attention they give to the state of their population. In the first half of the nineteenth century, as Paris doubled in size and twice suffered the convulsions of popular revolution, civic leaders looked with alarm at what they deemed a dangerous population explosion. After defeat in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, however, the falling birthrate generated widespread fears of cultural and national decline. In response, legislators promoted larger families and the view that a well-regulated family life was essential for France. In this innovative work of cultural history, Joshua Cole examines the course of French thinking and policymaking on population issues from the 1780s until the outbreak of the Great War. During these decades increasingly sophisticated statistical methods for describing and analyzing such topics as fertility, family size, and longevity made new kinds of aggregate knowledge available to social scientists and government officials. Cole recounts how this information heavily influenced the outcome of debates over the scope and range of public welfare legislation. In particular, as the fear of depopulation grew, the state wielded statistical data to justify increasing intervention in family life and continued restrictions on the autonomy of women.
Images Of The Ice Age
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Author : Paul G. Bahn
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2016
Images Of The Ice Age written by Paul G. Bahn and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Art, Prehistoric categories.
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