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Labyrinths and mazes are found all over the world, and have been a source of intrigue and wonder throughout history. This richly illustrated and carefully documented standard work explores the manifold aspects of labyrinths - from their architectural, astrological, and mythological significance, to their iconographical, mathematical, amd artistic fascination, while also examining their socio-historical context.
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The Definative Primer on Labyrinths.......2005-07-25
The labyrinth is one of those symbols that have been found in almost every sacred tradition, from pre-historic to Grace Cathedral San Francsco. Unfortunately the richness of this symbol is not yet realized in the current rebirth of labyrinth popularity.
This book is the masterwork that shows the depth and diversity found in the tradition of the sacred path. LThe labyrinth story is told through many photographs of labyrinths from all cultures and belief systems. Especially fascinating are the classical Roman and Greek labyrinths, litte known great cathedral labyrinths, Hebraic labyrinths, Native American labyrinths, Hindi labyrinths.... I suppose you have the idea by now. The labyrith is a part of everyone's cultural and faith heritage. Find your's in this magnificent tome.
The Labyrinth Bible.......2003-12-21
This book is known by general consent as the "Labyrinth Bible" -the ultimate tool for the knowledge of the history and meaning of such a mysterious symbol.
Written by German lawyer and art historian Hermann Kern as a catalogue for a labyrinth exhibition hold at Milan, Italy, in 1981 this encyclopedic work covers the social and cultural world panorama from pre-history to modern times; the new English version is enriched with a new chapter by North-American expert Robert Ferré on modern labyrinth revival and with addenda written by British specialist Jeff Saward.
The cyclopic knowledge Hermann Kern shows in this complex, bewildering and paradoxical subject sounds sometimes ambivalent (like the symbol itself) but the book as a whole is a very good and important resource to understand the entangled complexity of this millenary symbol; with an almost thorough black-and-white catalogue (enriched with some magnificent colored photographs) of the most historical labyrinths known up to the 20th century; in addition to this the author approaches the several questions that baffle the labyrinth study like the origin of its conceptual idea or its symbolic meaning.
Historically the book is an impressive research from classical authors until recent geographical findings all over the world. However, his rationalistic approach misses the poetical (and potential) "Weltanschauung" needed to penetrate into the enlightened knowledge which transcends space, cultural concrete applications and time; besides this particular aspect this new version would deserve a better translation.
We, scholars, artists, researchers and enthusiasts are all indebted to Hermann Kern (as well as to Robert Ferré and Jeff Saward) for this (en)cyclopic work, which opened doors leading into the exciting field of further research.
The Labyrinth Bible.......2003-12-21
This book is known by general consent as the "Labyrinth Bible" -the ultimate tool for the knowledge of the history and meaning of such a mysterious symbol.
Written by German lawyer and art historian Hermann Kern as a catalogue for a labyrinth exhibition hold at Milan, Italy, in 1981 this encyclopedic work covers the social and cultural world panorama from pre-history to modern times; the new English version is enriched with a new chapter by North-American expert Robert Ferré on modern labyrinth revival and with addenda written by British specialist Jeff Saward.
The cyclopic knowledge Hermann Kern shows in this complex, bewildering and paradoxical subject sounds sometimes ambivalent (like the symbol itself) but the book as a whole is a very good and important resource to understand the entangled complexity of this millenary symbol; with an almost thorough black-and-white catalogue (enriched with some magnificent colored photographs) of the most historical labyrinths known up to the 20th century; in addition to this the author approaches the several questions that baffle the labyrinth study like the origin of its conceptual idea or its symbolic meaning.
Historically the book is an impressive research from classical authors until recent geographical findings all over the world. However, his rationalistic approach misses the poetical (and potential) Weltanschauung needed to penetrate into the enlightened knowledge which transcends space, cultural concrete applications and time; besides this particular aspect this new version would deserve a better translation.
We, scholars, artists, researchers and enthusiasts are all indebted to Hermann Kern (as well as to Robert Ferré and Jeff Saward) for this (en)cyclopic work, which opened doors leading into the exciting field of further research.
World's greatest labyrinth compendium.......2000-03-01
A museum curator, Hermann Kern spent six years researching labyrinths for an exhibition in Italy in 1980. He then expanded that information and assembled the most complete compendium of labyrinth information ever assembled, from history to the modern era. Published by Prestel, a company in Munich, Germany, that specializes in art books, this compendium was available only in German until the current English edition, which took three years to translate and update. New material has been added to cover discoveries and contemporary labyrinths of the last 20 years, making this the most complete presentation of labyrinth information anywhere. It contains hundreds of photos. Granted, Hermann Kern is quite opinionated and confident of his opinions. Nevertheless, any serious labyrinth enthusiast should own this book. I rate it four rather than five stars because, except for a color section in the beginning, all of the photos are in black and white.
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It is not likely that anyone has restored and maintained as many gardens as has Graham Stuart Thomas. And what gardens they are: at the castles, such as Powis, Scotney, and Sizergh; the parks, such as Sheffield, Tatton, and Stourhead; and at much-visited gems such as Hidcote Manor, Sissinghurst, and Snowshill. These are a few of the hundred or so garden properties in care of the National Trust for which he was responsible during 18 years as its horticultural advisor.
In The Garden Through the Year Thomas offers not only his vast
experience on behalf of the National Trust with plants that performed reliably and well, but also the discerning eye of one who filled his own small garden with the best of everything.
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God in the Garden: A Week-by-Week Journey through the Christian Year
Maureen Gilmer
Manufacturer: Loyola Press
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ASIN: 0829416889 |
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Since God created Adam and Eve, people have cultivated the earth for both sustenance and recreation. In this book, noted author and nationally-respected gardening expert Maureen Gilmer blends practical, time-tested gardening wisdom with spiritual insight and invites readers to discover the joy and peace found in gardening.
Organized in a week-by-week format corresponding to the Christian calendar year, this beautiful book includes plant features, meditations, relevant Scripture passages, timely gardening information, and simple prayers. Also included are inspirational gardening quotes, bits of nature folklore, features on religious festivals and holidays, and biographical profiles of renowned religious botanists. A complete resource guide provides ordering information for hard-to-find plants and supplies and information on gardening catalogs and websites.
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A nice read for spiritual reflection.......2007-03-01
I enjoyed her collection of thoughts, quotes, and information and how it was compiled for each week. Very easy to follow for prayer and meditation. When I sit out in the gardens, this book is usually at my side...and is beginning to look a wee bit ragged.
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The wonder of topiary-fanciful renderings of animals, humans, and objects created from evergreens, perennial herbs, and other natural plant material-never fails to leave a lasting impression on all who experience it. This art form has been practiced for centuries, resulting in elegant green constructions of seemingly endless size, shape, and subject matter. Yet with continuing interest in gardening and crafts, this elegant form of self-expression is enjoying a fresh vogue among celebrities and other prominent people worldwide. Ultimate Topiaries is a unique survey of the splendid parterres, arches, pyramids, spheres, columns, knot gardens, and other formations that constitute this magnificent and enduring art.
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If you love to quilt, there's no better time than the holidays to show off your quilted creations while also displaying your spirit for each approaching holiday. Inside this book are 10 of the editors' favorite projects for celebrating Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas - even birthdays and Mother's Day. Even though these projects may be on display for just a short time during the year, you'll love to make them the centerpiece of your decorating scheme.
10 Projects: Snowman Fantasy, Birthday Wall Hanging, Heartfelt Bouquet, Hip-Hop, A Gift for Mom (wool hat pincushion), Stars of Liberty, Moonlight Prowl, Christmas Stockings (wool folk art), Candy Cane Quilt & Poinsettia Tablecloth.
Customer Reviews:
Quilting for a whole year.......2007-05-02
OH BOY! Where does one start? A quilted project for each month of the year! Beginning with a Snowman wall hanging and ending with a Poinsettia tablecloth, you will be busy for a complete year with this book. AND, if you manage to get a monthly project completed before the month runs out, just use the patterns to create your own item.
Snowmen, hearts, bunnies, stars candy canes, black cats, pumpkins and so many more. There are color photos of each project so you know what they will look like when completed. Each project has a materials list, a how-to cut list and the assembly instructions, all of which are clearly written and have graphics to show you what the instructions are telling you.
There are three pages of basic quilting how-to's and 11 pages of template patterns which are needed to complete the projects. All in all, this book has all you will need to complete these wonderful projects. Just grab some fabric and thread from your stash and have a ball.
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All through the year,
Martha E Phillips
Manufacturer: McDonald Pub. Co
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ASIN: B000857IH0 |
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Collins Garden Guide: Colour Through the Year (Collins Aura Garden Handbooks)
Alan Toogood
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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ASIN: 000412846X |
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Colour Through the Year (Collins Aura Garden Handbooks)
Alan R. Toogood
Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0004123905 |
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Beds and borders are the backbone of a well-planned garden: they are the adaptable backdrop against which you can appreciate the pleasures of any outdoor space. In this beautifully illustrated book, respected author and expert gardener, Richard Bird offers a wealth of planting plans for creating versatile and long-lasting beds and borders. You'll learn everything you need to know about traditional style borders, house-side borders, shaped beds, waterside planting, walk-through borders, and more.
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Text by Kathyrn Livingston, photographs by Maria Robledo
Customer Reviews:
A great coffee table or bedside table book.......2000-01-05
Pretty pictures, excellent photography, lots of neat things to look at, visually stimulating--this is a great book to leave out as a conversation piece. Or to thumb through before bed, very relaxing!
But as far as the knowledge dispersed, it is nothing new. Or maybe I just know my percales and thread counts and different fill fibers better than the average shopper?
Like the average shopper even cares?
If you want a how to guide...this ain't it! If you want eye candy, feast your eyes on this!
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Simple Beds (Soft Furnishing Workbooks)
Katrin Cargill
Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 190051835X |
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This digital document is a journal article from Chemical Engineering Journal, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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In this study we focus our attention on a strategy to deal with packed-bed catalytic reactors in order to present an alternative methodology for the derivation of a new explicit equation for the determination of apparent kinetics coefficients for first order reactions. The Ozdural-Alkan methodology, originally used in membrane separations, was followed during the analytical solution of the governing PDE of the system whose solution have resulted the explicit equation sought. The apparent kinetics coefficients obtained through the above-mentioned explicit equation were compared and verified with the numerical solution results of the same system where two different numerical techniques were employed independently. It was concluded that the proposed equation successfully predicts the apparent first order kinetics coefficient in recycling packed-bed catalytic reactors with the use of a single reservoir concentration measurement and the corresponding time data.
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This digital document is a journal article from Ecological Engineering, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Water supplies in the Middle East arid climate are a scarce commodity making treated wastewater an economically attractive source for increasing the limited existing water resources for agricultural purposes. In order to minimize water losses with the corresponding increased salinity and to reduce land demand, an integrated system based mainly on high-rate semi-intensive treatment units is being tested and demonstrated. The units include an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor and vertical and horizontal flow wetlands. The units are characterized by simple and low-cost maintenance with minimal energy input. Three years of pilot plant results from the combined system are presented in this paper. The results show a high organic removal rate for the combined system: 140g COD/m^2/day for the scheme, which included a UASB reactor followed by two PAVB units and subsurface horizontal flow CW. Even higher rates of 900g COD/m^2/day were achieved for the same scheme by replacing the final CWL with another PAVB unit. These high rates allow for a small treatment plant footprint equivalent to 0.13-0.9m^2 per person, assuming 125g COD per person per day.
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Breakfast in Bed (Simple Meals)
Peter Clarke
Manufacturer: SEN Press
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ASIN: 1905579012 |
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Small scale waste management project
Dan B Jaynes
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin--Extension, Division of Economic and Environmental Development
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ASIN: B00071YLO8 |
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