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The Power of Gold
Wiley 2005; US$ 37.50Incorporating myth, history and contemporary investigation, Bernstein tells the story of how human beings have become intoxicated, obsessed, enriched, impoverished, humbled and proud for the sake of gold. From the past to the future, Bernstein's portrayal of gold is intimately linked to the character of humankind. more...
The Mythical Zoo
ABC-CLIO 2002; US$ 85.00First thought to be divine, animals have played an active role in human culture since prehistoric times. Even today, animals wield powers as varied as the cultures that embrace them. From ants to tigers, the entries in this volume weave together a tapestry encompassing mythology, history and art. more...
The Mythic Forest, the Green Man and the Spirit of Nature
Algora Publishing 2007; US$ 29.95In this world tour of folklore and ancient art, Varner examines the images we give to the spirit of nature and explores this important aspect of human perception. more...
The Anthropology of Texts, Persons and Publics
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 29.00Thought-provoking study of the relationship between verbal and oral texts and their role in society. more...
Animal Capital
University of Minnesota Press 2009; US$ 68.00The juxtaposition of biopolitical critique and animal studiestwo subjects seldom theorized togethersignals the double-edged intervention of Animal Capital. Nicole Shukin pursues a resolutely materialist engagement with the question of the animal, challenging the philosophical idealism that has dogged the question by tracing... more...
Handleiding voor de determinatie van harde dierlijke materialen
Amsterdam University Press 2008; US$ 27.50A detailed analysis of the determination process of various materials made of animal origin more...
Gemlore: Ancient Secrets and Modern Myths from the Stone Age to the Rock Age
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 55.00Every culture has developed its own lore of rocks. From the stones of Aaron's breastplate to the foundational rocks of the New Jerusalem, from the creation tales of South America to the blood stones of Burma, gems have taken their place in the mythology and magic of the human race. This book details the lore attached to particular gems. Each chapter... more...
Monsters and the Monstrous
Editions Rodopi 2007; US$ 65.80Emerging from depths comes a series of papers dealing with one of the most significant creations that reflects on and critiques human existence. Both a warning and a demonstration, the monster as myth and metaphor provides an articulation of human imagination that toys with the permissible and impermissible. Monsters from zombies to cuddly cartoon... more...
Als das Wünschen noch geholfen hat oder: wie man in Mesopotamien Karriere machte
Diplomica Verlag 2008; US$ 35.59Die vorliegende Studie richtet sich nicht nur an Assyriologen, sondern auch an Religions- und Literaturwissenschaftler, Ägyptologen und Archäologen. Auch interessierte Laien können hier einen tiefen Einblick in eine faszinierende Denkweise erhalten. Ein großer Teil der uns aus dem Alten Orient in Keilschrift überlieferten Texte ist religiöser bzw.... more...
The Story Biz Handbook
Greenwood Publishing Group 2008; US$ 45.00This dynamite book merges the yin and yang of storytelling and business. Beginning with wonderful tips and advice about the art and presentation of storytelling, this is a complete resource about how to build a storytelling career. more...









