civilization

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Egypt

ancient traditions, modern hopes
1997
Discusses the geography, history, culture, daily life, and people of the North African country of Egypt.

Traditions from India

1999
Discusses a variety of traditions in India and the South Asian countries near it, including food, clothing, music, religions, and festivals.

Indiana Jones explores ancient Egypt

1992
Indiana Jones, fictitious archeologist-adventurer from the popular films by George Lucas, describes the civilization of ancient Egypt, its history, geography, dynasties, daily life, religion, art, and influences on subsequent civilizations.

The 2000s in America

This reference work covers the impact of the first decade of the twenty-first century, including the most significant people, institutions, events, and developments spanning both the United States and Canada. It contains more than 400 alphabetically arranged essays that cover the full breadth of North American history and culture throughout the decade.

"Takin' it to the streets"

a sixties reader
2011
An anthology of primary documents from the sixties that brings together representative writings from that period, many of which have been unavilable for years or have never been reprinted.

Sphinx's Princess: Sphinx's queen

2011
Nefertiti escapes the palace and the consequences of a false charge with two of her friends, but while she takes refuge in the hills along the west bank of the Nile, Nefertiti's desires to prove her innocence in front of the Pharaoh are shadowed by questions about long-held, sacred beliefs.

1877

America's year of living violently
2010

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