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Author : Clare Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Mayan languages
ISBN : 1435126971
Gibson uncovers the true story of the first empire in the Americas--the ancient Maya.
Author : Clare Gibson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Central America
ISBN : 1887354751
'The Hidden Life of the Ancient Maya' delves deep into the Mayan world, going beyond the current apocalyptic panic to uncover the true story ofthe first empire in the Americas.
Author : Lynn V. Foster
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0195183630
This comprehensive and accessible reference explores the greatest and most mysterious of civilizations, hailed for its contributions to science, mathematics, and technology. Each chapter is supplemented by an extensive bibliography as well as photos, original line drawings, and maps.
Author : Sylvanus Griswold Morley,Robert J. Sharer
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804721300
"Comprehensive synthesis of ancient Maya scholarship. Extensive summary of the archaeology of the Maya world provides the historical context for a detailed topical synthesis of chronological and geographic variability within the Maya cultural tradition"--
Author : Jennifer Fretland VanVoorst
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756545642
Describes the Ancient Mayan civilization, including their religious views, intellectual achievements, and everyday life.
Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499419658
What was life like in the days of the ancient Maya civilization? Where did people live and what did they do each day? These questions and more are answered in this fact-filled book about the daily life of the ancient Maya. Engaging text and primary sources shed light on the many mysteries of the Maya people. Color photographs of existing architecture and artifacts, as well as artwork, will transport readers back to the days when the Maya civilization was thriving. This exciting book is rich with information about Maya culture, and it’s sure to stoke readers’ imaginations while giving them a deep understanding of the history of this ancient civilization.
Author : Clare Gibson
Publisher : Saraband
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781915089977
In the realm of dreams, the unconscious mind weaves tapestries of meaning.. Whether your night-time visions are joyful or unsettling—or even outlandish—they could hold significant meaning. Could your dreams help you discover secrets you keep...even from yourself? In this pocket-sized book, symbols expert Clare Gibson explores the ways in which your dreams reveal more than your conscious mind allows you to grasp when you’re awake. Drawing on tools and techniques for the language of dreaming across the world and over centuries, her insights help unravel clues about unresolved aspirations, fears, relationships and desires. Part of Saraband's In the Moment collection, this is one to tuck into your overnight bag for introspective vacations, or keep on your bedside table—a companion to your dream journal, a talisman for dream interpretations and quiet reflection in that gentle time between waking and real life.
Author : Brett A. Houk,Marilyn A. Masson,Michael E. Smith,John Wayne Janusek
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : City planning
ISBN : 081305415X
Using field reports, data sets and -grey- literature on the many excavated sites, Houk provides a synthesis of archaeological data on the ancient cities of modern Belize for the Classical period and explores their urban planning and built environment. By examining the lowland cities, Houk's work offers balance to the literature on the entire Classic Maya polity.
Author : Douglas Gillette
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015046478809
Insights into Maya religious symbolism ; based on recent archaeological findings and the most up-to-date decodings of Maya hieroglyphics.
Author : Robert J. Sharer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313351303
Experience daily life in Maya civilization, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Narrative chapters describe Mayan political life, economy, social structure, religion, writing, warfare, and scientific methods. Readers will explore the Mayan calendar, counting system, hunting and gathering methods, language, and family roles and relationships. A revised and expanded edition based on the latest archaeological research, this volume offers new interpretations and corrects popular misconceptions, and shows how the Maya adapted to their environment and preserved their culture and language over thousands of years. Over 60 photos and illustrations, several of new archaeological sites, enhance the material, and an expanded resource center bibliography includes web sites and DVDs for further study. The closing chapter discusses what Maya civilization means for us today and what we can learn from Maya achievements and failures. A first-stop reference source for any student of Latin American and Native American history and culture.
Author : Martin Brennan
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 187918124X
This work explains how Plains Indians used handsigns as symbols for communication, and that the graphic signs derived from hand gestures played an important role in the development of writing. The author deciphers Maya inscriptions to reveal their hidden messages.
Author : Henry Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781095620748
Making sense of our universe...It's an age-old practice that transcends cultures and generations. From our vantage point, the larger than life Maya civilization grappled with the urge in a grand scale. Join us as we take a voyage to understand the ways of the Maya. Inside you will read about... ✓ Who Made Contact? Early Explorers and their Impact ✓ How the Maya Wanted to Be Represented - History Written by the Victors ✓ Different Periods of Maya History ✓ Larger Than Life ✓ New Findings We'll learn what they held as sacred, how the sacred manifested itself in their lives, and about efforts to accurately portray them, despite romanticized versions. This eBook provides a deeper look at their pre-Columbian battling dynasties and their highly-structured approach to religion, science and society, as we explore their glories and misfortunes.
Author : John S. Henderson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0801482844
Theirs was one of the few complex societies to emerge in and to adapt successfully to a tropical-forest environment. Their architecture, sculpture, and painting were sophisticated and compellingly beautiful.
Author : Lynn V. Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Mayas
ISBN : 0197713645
This is a presentation of research on all aspects of Maya civilisation, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
Author : My Ebook Publishing House
Publisher : SC Active Business Development Srl
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 6069830342
"The Ancient Maya" creates a portrait of life in the ancient Mayan civilization. Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient civilization of the Mayas. Easy to read and very interesting, providing first an overview, then a chapter by chapter journey through major events in Maya history, concluding with a separated portion of highlighting major aspects in Maya knowledge and ancient ways.