Pringle's thoroughly researched survey into the preserved dead reveals not only the religious and cultural compulsion to mummify in, for example, the Egyptian tradition, but also time-worn mummification practices, the phenomenon of natural mummification, historical mummies, and the modern mummy black market.
This text is a groundbreaking expos of the work of German scientists and scholars who allowed their research at a Nazi research institute to be warped to justify extermination of Jews and other groups.
Pringle's thoroughly researched survey into the preserved dead reveals not only the religious and cultural compulsion to mummify in, for example, the Egyptian tradition, but also time-worn mummification practices, the phenomenon of natural mummification, historical mummies, and the modern mummy black market.
Discover the surprisingly rich and varied cultures of ancient "New World" "Fascinating stuff and well told."-Farley Mowat The popular perception of ancient North America is of a land populated by crude bands of hunter-gatherers, with no real civilization or culture. But numerous recent archeological discoveries reveal a very different picture of ...
This bright, exciting book for young children introduces aspects of nature, science and technology, providing fascinating information about the mysteries of everyday things. It answers such questions as: What makes it rain? What makes a flower grow? Where does electricity come from? and Whats under the ground? The simple text, detailed ...
The commonly used terms, 'unmanned' or 'uninhabited,' are misleading in the context of remotely operated vehicles. In the case of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), there are many people involved on the ground ranging from those operating the vehicle from a ground control station, to the people coordinating multiple UAVs in an air operations or air ...
Acclaimed science writer Heather Pringle uncovers the true story of the scientists and archaeologists Heinrich Himmler deployed to find proof for his theories of a prehistoric Aryan master race. What happens when science falls prey to a political agenda? Pre-history, according to Heinrich Himmler, must be re-written. Himmler, the chief of the SS ...
An award-winning author presents a new depiction of the advance of civilization on the North American continent based on the latest archaeological findings and interpretations. She provides intriguing descriptions of the nine most important archaeological sites--from the Arctic to the Southwest desert--along with fascinating details of early ...
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
