Rock Art of the Dreamtime

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This provocative anthropological study offers insights into the thousands of paintings found in small, raised caves on cliff faces in the remote and rugged Kimberley Ranges of Northwest Australia. With lithe, graceful, human figures depicted in a fashion altogether different from that of even the oldest traditional art, these rock paintings have astounded experts since their discovery in 1891. This discussion offers intriguing speculation into who the people who created these paintings could be and explains how new dating techniques helped to clear up many unanswered questions. Encapsulating the mystery that still remains about these paintings, this fascinating book will capture the attention of anyone interested in art, art history, or archeology.

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Rock Paintings of Aboriginal Australia

Manufacturer: Reed Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0730102068

Yorro Yorro: Aboriginal Creation and the Renewal of Nature : Rock Paintings and Stories from the Australian Kimberley

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Wandjina art - aboriginal culture

Yorro Yorro: Aboriginal Creation and the Renewal of Nature : Rock Paintings and Stories from the Australian Kimberley
David Mowaljarlai , and Jutta Malnic
Manufacturer: Inner Traditions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0892814608

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Wandjina art - aboriginal culture.......2000-06-14

This book gives an absorbing view of the life and culture of some of the Aboriginal peoples of northern Western Australia. It describes a journey, physical and spiritual, of collaboration between a senior elder and law man of the ngarinyin people and a white Australian photographer. Photographs by Jutta Malnic show the vast country of the Kimberley and the magnificent rock art sites. These pictures are complemented by elegant black and white photographs taken 50 years earlier of the young David Mowaljarlai growing up in his country. The text is clearly written and contains some amusing accounts of bush travel as well as the story of David Mowaljarlai's life and quite complex accounts of the ngarinyin view of the world. The Kimberley region contains some of the most magnificent rock art in the world and for a visitor some of the most memorable images are of the wandjina figures. These are human-like figures with large eyes and a halo-like appearance around their head. It is an intensely powerful experience to see a huge rock gallery of these figures. For the ngarinyin, they are powerful religious images connected with the rain-bearing monsoon clouds and must be approached with great respect. This book gives a privileged view of a world in which land, people and culture are intimately linked. If you are interested in Aboriginal art and culture, this is an important work.

Australian aboriginal paintings in western and central Arnhem land;: Temporal sequences and elements of style in Cadell River and Deaf Adder Creek art (Australian aboriginal studies)

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Australian aboriginal paintings in western and central Arnhem land;: Temporal sequences and elements of style in Cadell River and Deaf Adder Creek art (Australian aboriginal studies)
E. J Brandl
Manufacturer: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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Australian Rock Art: A New Synthesis
Robert Layton
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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The origins of rock art in Australia are probably as old as that of the hunter-gatherers of Western Europe, well-known for the prehistoric caves of Altamira and Lascaux. That the practice of painting and engraving on rocks continues today in parts of Northern and Central Australia emphasises the importance of this art as a source of visual information for Australia's indigenous communities, Rock art can be 'read' to determine cultural processes and provides a durable record of thousands of years of cultural change. This book is an up-to-date survey of Australian rock art, presenting detailed case studies revealing the significance of both recent and ancient art for Australia's living indigenous communities. Archaeological data provides evidence of the ways in which rock art traditions have changed over 15,000 or more years in response to changes in the environment, the development of new forms of social organisation and the impact of European colonial settlement.

Conserving Australian rock art: A manual for site managers (Institute report series)

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Conserving Australian rock art: A manual for site managers (Institute report series)
David Lambert
Manufacturer: Aboriginal Studies Press
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0855752106

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Dream Road: A Journey of Discovery
Percy J. Trezise
Manufacturer: Allen & Unwin
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Binding: Hardcover

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A Field Guide to Aboriginal Rock Engravings: with Special Reference to Those Around Sydney (Sydney University Press Publication)

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A Field Guide to Aboriginal Rock Engravings: with Special Reference to Those Around Sydney (Sydney University Press Publication)
Peter Stanbury , John Clegg , and David Campbell
Manufacturer: A Sydney University Press Publication
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Binding: Paperback

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This generously illustrated book serves as a practical guide to the sites and anthropological and cultural background of Aboriginal Rock Engravings. Included are an introduction to rock engravings and how they were made and used; specific maps, sketches, and photographs relating to some of
the 2,000 sites in the greater Sydney area; and an authoritative discussion of these important prehistoric sites.

Rock art conservation in Australia (Special Australian heritage publication series)

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Rock art conservation in Australia (Special Australian heritage publication series)
Andree Rosenfeld
Manufacturer: Australian Govt. Pub. Service
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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An exploration of Cape Town, perhaps the world's most beautiful city, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country;
Whale-watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape;
Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains;
Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River.

Frommer's South Africa, 4th Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

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Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer's South Africa, 4th Edition, should be the discerning reader's only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa, including the lion-rich reserves of Botswana and the wonders of Victoria Falls. It offers complete safari coverage, from what to wear to the top game lodges to tracking tips from professional safari trackers. But there's so much more: An exploration of Cape Town, perhaps the world's most beautiful city, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country Whale-watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River. Frommer's South Africa, 4th Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

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Great information.......2007-06-04

I have been to South Africa before and am heading back and needed more information and this book is very thorough and helpful.

A disappointing entry in the Frommer series.......2005-01-03

I travel extensively and am a fan of Frommer's guides which I generally find to have a nice assortment of options in varying price ranges. The volume on South Africa however, was a great disappointment. If Frommer's were to be believed, you had to pay $200 and up for a decent hotel room. Fortunately I have often traveled in South Africa, enjoyed its reasonably priced accomodations, and knew such prices were nonsense. I stayed in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other top destinations in season for less than half that much. The guide also overlooked destinations a bit off the beaten path and proved of so little use to me that I didn't bother to pack it home with me. I strongly suggest the Eyewitness guide instead or just surf the web for tons of great information from the South African Tourism Board.

South Africa Trip.......2000-12-11

An excellent reference book for anyone visiting Southern Africa. We only found a few minor errors but the recommendations on where to go and what to see were very useful.

We're looking forward to going again and will certainly take this book along. We didn't have enough time to see it all.

Don't Leave Home Without It!.......2000-08-11

We visited South Africa for 20 days in July 2000, driving from Cape Town to Kruger. Before we left we sat down at a large book store and reviewed all their South African travel books. This one looked the best and proved to be very useful, particularly for accomodations. Some of the prices had changed but the standards and services were exactly as described. This is a great book for travellers who are above the backpacker/budget level but not up to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."

Prices already outdated; frustrating index.......2000-03-28

I went in March 2000 and returned a week ago from the Western Cape. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TRIP! But, talking about the book...

Prices for gas and some of the attractions, like Cape Point and a couple nature reserves we visited were already outdated. Gas is nearly R3/litre! I understand their economy isn't doing well, so they've had to increase prices to the visitors. Tourism is their no. 1 business.

There were several things I remember reading in the text, then later, when I wanted to see it again, I couldn't find them in the index...stuff like the Vergelegen Winery (which has amazing views and delicious wines!) and others. Not all boldface terms are in the index. This is something that could really be improved!

Lastly, I must reiterate what my hosts said: They've seen many rediculous books on Cape Town and the Western Cape and this is not one of them.

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Written by veteran off-the-beaten-path travelers, these full-color guides combine true-life travel narratives with practical advice on putting together the perfect trip, whether it's an eco-tourist expedition for a hardcore adventurer or a trip for the whole family.

Featuring all the big game parks, Frommer's Adventure Guides: Southern Africa, compiled by a well-traveled and extensively published group of authors and photographers, is sure to please travelers in search of adventure. Descriptions of activities, from diving off Zanzibar's exotic coast to rafting down the Zambezi or hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, give you the knowledge you need to try something different -- on foot, by jeep, by elephant, or by horse!

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Frommer's South Africa

Manufacturer: FROMMERS (TWLD)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GYGZGI

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Frommer's South Africa (Frommer's South Africa, 1st ed)
Pippa De Bruyn
Manufacturer: Frommer's
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O941K2

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Ann McGovern's gay and informative book gives young readers a vivid picture of life in colonial New England from 1659 to 1730. The drawings help children imagine what it was really like to be a boy or girl in colonial days.

The author answers many intriguing questions that children are likely to ask. "What did colonial boys and girls wear?" "What happened if they didn't behave in school?" "What did they do on Sunday?" "Were there special laws about fun? "What happened to people who broke the laws?"

This book provides a unique opportunity to enrich the young reader's understanding of American history. 52 entertaining questions and answers about what it was like to live in the New England colonies during the years 1650 - 1730

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Life in colonial New England from the perspective of a child.......2006-05-01

Life in New England in colonial times was hard, a good growing year and people could eat well, a bad growing year and there was hunger. Harvest was an especially busy time, as everyone had to work all hours to get all of the food stored away.
This book is about how the children of that time lived. Since everything revolved around the family in their house, this is about family life from the perspective of children. What they wore what they ate, the work they did during the day, what they did for fun, what their schools were like, and how they behaved on Sunday. There were many laws, some of which were heavily enforced and others that were largely ignored.
The tithing-man would rap you if you misbehaved in church or tickle your face if you fell asleep during the service. Nearly everything that was used by the people was grown and made by them, so the explanations of how they made their goods was quite interesting. The list of standard jobs found in every village, such as the miller, blacksmith, barber, tailor and the cooper describes what professions were most valued at that time.
This is an excellent book about the life of a child in New England. While their lives are described as being difficult, they were not without joy, something that is also mentioned in detail.

One of my favorite books growing up!.......2003-12-28

I ordered this to reminisce. I remember vividly the pages and drawings that I loved in this book!! Drawings are very precious and expressive. The text of this original 1960s version is a bit dated (mentions Indians as a threat to the lives of settlers - true but not really PC to say it). There is an updated version of the book, which I haven't read. Love this one!

Excellent!.......2003-06-13

Of all the history on daily life, no book offers more practical insight into the daily lives of Colonists.

The Bible says, "Out of the mouths of babes..." Perhaps the same is true "For the eyes/ears of babes..."

Truly excellent. In all my searching through so many standard old history books, I could not find answers to the questions this book resolved.

Best of all, our kids love it!

Fascinating.......2001-01-08

A really fun, well orgainized book. My 6 and 9 year olds loved it and so did I (Mom). We have been back to it many times, looking at particular sections. I am now ordering other titles in the series.

Colonial history came alive for my kids!.......2000-03-09

I highly recommend this book. My children, 6 and 4 years old, could easily put themselves into the very clearly described settings. They got a real feel for what life was like in colonial days. It was fun to read - made for GREAT family time!

If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution (If You.)

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BOTH sides of the story!
excellent information
Terribly one sided account of the Revolution.
History from different perspectives!
Anti-American, politically correct garbage

If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution (If You.)
Kay Moore
Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0590674447

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Using a lively question-and answer-format, the author explains the American Revolution not only as a war for freedom which the American colonies fought against the British, but also as a "civil" war between the Patriots and those colonists who remained loyal to King George III. Special attention is paid to the role of children in the war and to the issues affecting them: What was life like before the Revolution? How did your life change after the Declaration of Independence? Would you have seen a battle?...Gone to school? Colorful accounts of famous figures, and words and expressions (such as "cowboy" and "John Hancock") that were coined during the Revolution enliven the text and enable readers to feel some connection with the people of the period.

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BOTH sides of the story!.......2007-10-02

Kay Moore's excellent book is of tremendous value to young students of history because it contributes something rare for younger readers -- some insight into the other side of the story of the American Revolution.

Not every colonist was in favor of war, and many fled for their lives rather than refuse to follow their conscience. Many in the colonies felt they owed their comfortable lifestyle to England, and had no intention of biting the hand that had fed them so well. They also felt that they had the rights and privilidges of free British men and women, and needed no rebellion to secure it. Much like the Civil War, families were torn apart by this issue, sometimes father against son, and brother against brother. To not tell this story would be an injustice to both sides.

Kate Moore's magnificent book, If You Lived At The Time of The American Revolution is an absolute must for students. Adults can learn a great deal from it as well.

excellent information.......2007-07-29

This book covers all of the information on the American Revolution but it is super long so it's an excellent resource but is not a read aloud unless you choose only a couple chapters at a time.

Terribly one sided account of the Revolution........2006-07-30

According the the Author's note, the purpose of this book is to show what America lost by winning the Revolution. She portrays the loyalists having been treated unfairly by the patriots, to the point of not being able to send their children to school, not being able to speak freely, and being in fear of being attacked and having their homes burned down. She fails to mention any dangers faced by the Patriots. This book is horribly one sided. I bought this for my neice, but would be ashamed to actually give it to her as a gift.

History from different perspectives!.......2003-10-11

I thought that this book was a great example of how all of our history books should be written: from multiple perspectives! All we ever hear about our history is the positive patriotic version that is sugar coated and mostly false. For once, someone has written a story for children that shares both sides of the story: Loyalist and Patriot. This book beautifully compares and contrasts the viewpoints of both sides, the impact the war had on both sides, and some of the important figures, both Loyalist and Patriot. Excellent book to get your children thinking critically about the American Revolution!

Anti-American, politically correct garbage.......2003-03-05

When I read this book I was so disappointed at the author's attempt to paint Patriots as the bad guys! She has written a "politically correct" story of the Revolutionary War. Is there anyone out there who actually believes the British should have won, or retained control of the colonies? When I pointed out to my son's teacher the not-so-subtle message in the book, she removed it from the classroom. My advice: READ THESE BOOKS BEFORE YOU BUY THEM.

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IF YOU LIVED IN COLONIAL TIMES
ANN McGoVERN
Manufacturer: Scholastic
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0439801974

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If You Lived In Colonial Times
Mcgovern
Manufacturer: Four Winds Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0590070150

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If You Lived In Colonial Times
Mcgovern
Manufacturer: The Four Winds Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JCKQ62

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... If You Lived in Colonial Times
Ann McGovern
Manufacturer: Scholastic Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0590085476

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... If You Lived in Colonial Times
Ann McGovern
Manufacturer: Schoolastic Books Services
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000JLEJY8

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If You Lived in Colonial Times

Manufacturer: Scholastic Book Service
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H3QMRA

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If You Lived in Colonial Times
Ann McGovern
Manufacturer: Scholastic Book Services
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. . . IF YOU LIVED IN COLONIAL TIMES. Pictures by Brinton Turkle.

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. . . IF YOU LIVED IN COLONIAL TIMES. Pictures by Brinton Turkle.
Ann. McGovern
Manufacturer: Four Winds Press,
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N7D0LG

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Over 60 different vigorous borders with contemporary flair, ideal for enclosing copy, attracting attention and adding decorative accents to almost any graphic project. Designs come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles — solid, broken, scalloped, checkerboard, with stars, dots-and-squares — offering maximum usefulness and flexibility.

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