The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its treasures, has exerted a hold over the popular imagination ever since its discovery in 1922. This book is a detailed and comprehensive account of this great archaeological discovery. The story of the boy-king, buried in splendour at the height of Egyptian civilization; the determined quest for his tomb by Howard ...
One of the most compelling and controversial figures in history, Akhenaten has captured the imagination like no other Egyptian pharaoh. Much has been written about this strange, persecuted figure whose freakish appearance - elongated and effete - is totally at odds with that of the traditional Egyptian ruler-hero. Scholars and laymen have ...
This self-directed journal-based guide recognises that grief is a process. Through well-written, practical information, it provides tools for nurturing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self. Intended for individual use, it is also a valuable tool for counsellors. Includes a section on grief and children.
This is the story of Ancient Egypt as it was revealed to the world - a succession of discoveries and treasures. The book provides a trip through the golden ages of archeaology in Egypt, from the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 to the Golden Mummies in 1999. The discoveries are presented through archival images and extracts from notebooks, ...
In this collection of compelling personal stories and theological reflection, noted spiritual guides Nancy Reeves and Bernadette Gasslein team up to revitalize Catholic understanding of the Eucharist as the communal center of the faith.
A selection of Swift's poetry, which includes affectionate insights into the behaviour of his fellow men and of everyday life in Dublin. The anthology is arranged as closely as possibly in chronological order, and the poems are accompanied by commentary throughout the book.
This text was written in reponse to the heavy increase in admissions of adolescents to care in both Britain and America. It provides an introduction for social work students and practitioners to the placement of children over 12 and to the various forms of foster care which have been developed on both sides of the Atlantic for this group. It draws ...
This is a system-by-system review of the essential core body of medical-surgical nursing information, covering pathophysiology, nursing assessment and care, and critical thinking for the management of common medical conditions and surgical procedures. Case studies are included.
This widely recognized reference work & textbook has become a standard in its field. It has been adopted for use in graduate courses by more than 100 colleges & universities in the United States & abroad. In common with the first three editions, this fourth edition provides the latest, most tested & proven techniques for the management of ...
The exciting story of Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and it's treasures in 1922 is retold in this book. "Into the Mummy's Tomb" is the second title in the "Timequest" series, which recreates historical episodes of this century in compelling real-life adventures.
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