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Rebel in the Soul: An Ancient Egyptian Dialogue Be...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book presents a full translation of Berlin Papyrus 3024, which relates the story of a man and his "ba" (soul). The author provides a br... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book presents a full translation of Berlin Papyrus 3024, which relates the story of a man and his "ba" (soul). The author provides a br... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Kite Runner
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The story was well written and interesting. The plot moved along nicely, and the characters were well done. My only complaint might be tha... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The story was well written and interesting. The plot moved along nicely, and the characters were well done. My only complaint might be tha... More
Added 18 years ago
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Kitchen: Kitchen
Reviewed by nataliegoes
I have read several things by Japanese authors, and unfortunately the style tends to escape me. In the case of "Kitchen", two short novella... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
I have read several things by Japanese authors, and unfortunately the style tends to escape me. In the case of "Kitchen", two short novella... More
Added 18 years ago
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Pharaonic Egyptian Clothing (Studies in Textile an...
Reviewed by doudouce55
Written by a textile specialist, this is an excellent guide to Pharaonic Egyptian clothing. The book deals with the construction of items, b... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Written by a textile specialist, this is an excellent guide to Pharaonic Egyptian clothing. The book deals with the construction of items, b... More
Added 18 years ago
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Ancient Egypt (Cultural Atlas for Young People)
Reviewed by doudouce55
Divided in two parts, this book chronicles the civilization of Ancient Egypt. The first part focuses on the history of Egypt from the earlie... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Divided in two parts, this book chronicles the civilization of Ancient Egypt. The first part focuses on the history of Egypt from the earlie... More
Added 18 years ago
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Thebes in Egypt: A Guide to Tombs and Temples in A...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book differs from the usual guides, as it describes the historical evolution, from the Old Kingdom to the Late Period, of the tombs and... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book differs from the usual guides, as it describes the historical evolution, from the Old Kingdom to the Late Period, of the tombs and... More
Added 18 years ago
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Temples of Ancient Egypt
Reviewed by doudouce55
This thought-provoking book is comprised of comprehensive essays written by various established scholars. Amongst the topics covered are rel... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This thought-provoking book is comprised of comprehensive essays written by various established scholars. Amongst the topics covered are rel... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egyptian Models and Scenes (Shire Egyptology)
Reviewed by doudouce55
The scenes and models found in Ancient Egyptian tombs have been misinterpreted by some as examples of childish behavior and beliefs on the p... More
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The scenes and models found in Ancient Egyptian tombs have been misinterpreted by some as examples of childish behavior and beliefs on the p... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egyptian Shabtis (Shire Egyptology)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This short book provides much information about the Egyptian shabtis, figurines created to act for the deceased in the afterlife. The author... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This short book provides much information about the Egyptian shabtis, figurines created to act for the deceased in the afterlife. The author... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Kitchen God's Wife (Flamingo)
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
**May contain spoilers** I really liked this book, especially how the mother's story was enclosed by two sections from the daughter's po... More
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
**May contain spoilers** I really liked this book, especially how the mother's story was enclosed by two sections from the daughter's po... More
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The Time Traveler's Wife
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The intricacy of weaving story, where one person time travels and the other does not could easily become complicated and leave the reader fr... More
Reviewed by nataliegoes
The intricacy of weaving story, where one person time travels and the other does not could easily become complicated and leave the reader fr... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Eye of Horus
Reviewed by doudouce55
In 1359 BC, the physician Senakhtenre helps bring to life Nefertiti's latest daughter Aset. Her father Ramose, high priest of Amen, lets Ase... More
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In 1359 BC, the physician Senakhtenre helps bring to life Nefertiti's latest daughter Aset. Her father Ramose, high priest of Amen, lets Ase... More
Added 18 years ago
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When Egypt Ruled the East (Phoenix Books)
Reviewed by doudouce55
Heavily revised, this book covers every possible aspect of Ancient Egypt culture, from the invasion of the Hyksos to hieroglyphs, from Egypt... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Heavily revised, this book covers every possible aspect of Ancient Egypt culture, from the invasion of the Hyksos to hieroglyphs, from Egypt... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Hyksos: New Historical and Archaeological Pers...
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book contains 16 papers from the Proceedings of the International Seminar on Cultural Interconnections in the Ancient Near East, held at... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book contains 16 papers from the Proceedings of the International Seminar on Cultural Interconnections in the Ancient Near East, held at... More
Added 18 years ago
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Cracking Codes: Rosetta Stone and the Art of Decip...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book was written as an accompanying extract to a British Museum exhibit celebrating the bicentenary of its discovery, and accurately pr... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book was written as an accompanying extract to a British Museum exhibit celebrating the bicentenary of its discovery, and accurately pr... More
Added 18 years ago
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Who Were the Pharaohs?: A History of Their Names w...
Reviewed by doudouce55
In five chapters, the author explains the various names (Horus, He of the Two Ladies, Horus of Gold, He of the Sedge and Bee, Son of Ra) of ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
In five chapters, the author explains the various names (Horus, He of the Two Ladies, Horus of Gold, He of the Sedge and Bee, Son of Ra) of ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Akhenaten: The Heretic King
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author portrays Akhenaten more as an atheist than a monotheist. A striking portrait is an outline of this fascinating 'worshiper of the ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author portrays Akhenaten more as an atheist than a monotheist. A striking portrait is an outline of this fascinating 'worshiper of the ... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is a general history of the developing and changing relationships between Egypt, Canaan, Israel and Palestine. A solid academic work, i... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is a general history of the developing and changing relationships between Egypt, Canaan, Israel and Palestine. A solid academic work, i... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egyptian Metalworking and Tools (Shire Egyptology)
Reviewed by doudouce55
It is refreshing to see that there exists a book on the market which examines the physical remains of Ancient Egyptian tools and not just th... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
It is refreshing to see that there exists a book on the market which examines the physical remains of Ancient Egyptian tools and not just th... More
Added 18 years ago
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Who's Who in Egyptian Mythology
Reviewed by doudouce55
Alphabetically organized, this dictionary lists numerous entries on the Egyptian pantheon of gods, mythology and religious beliefs. It also ... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Alphabetically organized, this dictionary lists numerous entries on the Egyptian pantheon of gods, mythology and religious beliefs. It also ... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Tale of Sinuhe (Oxford World's Classics)
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book offers an English translation of the major literary works from the Middle Kingdom (ca 1940-1640 BC), golden age of Egyptian fictio... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book offers an English translation of the major literary works from the Middle Kingdom (ca 1940-1640 BC), golden age of Egyptian fictio... More
Added 18 years ago
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Reading Papyri, Writing Ancient History (Approachi...
Reviewed by doudouce55
While historians such as Herodotus, Plutarch and Tacitus tell much about the political and economical worlds of the Egyptian, Greek and Roma... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
While historians such as Herodotus, Plutarch and Tacitus tell much about the political and economical worlds of the Egyptian, Greek and Roma... More
Added 18 years ago
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Kallimachos: The Alexandrian Library and the Origi...
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author discusses the life of Kallimachos, who lived during the reigns of Ptolemy I and II; he was the first librarian and bibliographer,... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The author discusses the life of Kallimachos, who lived during the reigns of Ptolemy I and II; he was the first librarian and bibliographer,... More
Added 18 years ago
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Out of Egypt: The Roots of Christianity Revealed
Reviewed by doudouce55
For those who look for provocative ideas about Egypt, this is an interesting book to read. Granted, there is probably some truth to the basi... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
For those who look for provocative ideas about Egypt, this is an interesting book to read. Granted, there is probably some truth to the basi... More
Added 18 years ago
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Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven: Women i...
Reviewed by doudouce55
Ancient Egyptian art was the star attraction of the Mediterranean world for 3000 years, only for some of it to be transported to various mus... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
Ancient Egyptian art was the star attraction of the Mediterranean world for 3000 years, only for some of it to be transported to various mus... More
Added 18 years ago
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Women in Ancient Egypt
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book is a detailed account of domestic, economic, social and legal lives of ancient Egyptian women. The author describes queenship, mar... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This book is a detailed account of domestic, economic, social and legal lives of ancient Egyptian women. The author describes queenship, mar... More
Added 18 years ago
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Women and Society in Greek and Roman Egypt: A Sour...
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book offers much information about the role and importance of women in ancient Greek and Roman Egypt. The chapters cover royalty, religi... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book offers much information about the role and importance of women in ancient Greek and Roman Egypt. The chapters cover royalty, religi... More
Added 18 years ago
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The Concise Coping with Girls/Boys
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
This is one of those tiny books that you pick up in school at a book fair because its cheap and funny and placed right next to where you pay... More
Reviewed by tartan_skirt
This is one of those tiny books that you pick up in school at a book fair because its cheap and funny and placed right next to where you pay... More
Added 18 years ago
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Egyptian Woodworking and Furniture (Shire Egyptolo...
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is a typical Shire book, in that its length is 64 pages but packed with interesting and informative details. This popularly focused vol... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
This is a typical Shire book, in that its length is 64 pages but packed with interesting and informative details. This popularly focused vol... More
Added 18 years ago
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In the Shadow of the Pyramids: Egypt during the Ol...
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book is a slim volume depicting in vivid detail the daily lives of the Ancient Egyptians. A crucial component of this presentation is th... More
Reviewed by doudouce55
The book is a slim volume depicting in vivid detail the daily lives of the Ancient Egyptians. A crucial component of this presentation is th... More
Added 18 years ago