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Author |
: Sigrid van Roode |
Publisher |
: Kit Pub |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9460220479 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789460220470 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Desert Silver by : Sigrid van Roode
Some of the oldest civilizations in the world originated along the fertile banks of the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa have been cultural melting pots ever since. The trade routes adopted by the regione(tm)s nomads linked colorful cultures and time-long traditions like so many beads on a string. And indeed it is in the regione(tm)s jewelery that its many-layered history of tribes and empires, nomads and villagers is perhaps best seen. From an archaeological point of view, decorative details and motifs can be traced back centuries, sometimes even millennia. This book, Desert Silver, explores the social, economic and religious background of this jewelery. The traditional silver jewelery of the region combines a variety of aspects of desert life. As the unalienable property of a woman, it has practical, economic value; it serves as a social indicator and reveals where the wearer comes from, how rich she is and her status as a wife and mother. Perhaps more importantly it is frequently worn as a powerful amulet. Jewelery plays a subtle role in everyday society as communicator, messenger and bank account, and all of these aspects are discussed in the book and illustrated with rich examples, from Palestinian wedding necklaces made from fragrant cloves to the brightly enamelled bracelets of the Maghreb. The different functions fulfilled by jewelery are rooted deep within society, so changes within that society inevitably impact its jewellery. Now that traditional societies are changing fast, what does the future hold for the traditional silver jewellery of the Middle East and North Africa, jewelery that has remained unchanged for centuries?
Author |
: Ernest Haycox |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 1960 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:244250454 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Silver Desert by : Ernest Haycox
Author |
: Ernest Haycox (Jr.) |
Publisher |
: University of Oklahoma Press |
Total Pages |
: 344 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0806135646 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780806135649 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis On a Silver Desert by : Ernest Haycox (Jr.)
Vocal Republican, accomplished gardener, lover of large cars, Ernest Haycox was nothing if not three-dimensional. Despite a haphazard childhood that included abandonment by his parents, Haycox (1899–1950) decided early on to be a writer. Once he began he did not stop, approaching writing with both an unparalleled passion and a keen business sense that included normal business hours in a downtown Portland office. Until now little has been written about Haycox, the famed Collier’s and Saturday Evening Post contributor who wrote twenty-four novels and more than two hundred short stories. Bridging the gap between the formula Western and the literary western novel, Haycox frequently incorporated actual historical events into his works: Trouble Shooter documents the building of the Union Pacific railroad, The Border Trumpet covers the Apache wars in Arizona, and Bugles in the Afternoon draws upon the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Director John Ford adapted Haycox’s work for Stagecoach (1939, starring John Wayne), as did Cecil De Mille for Union Pacific (1939, starring Barbara Stanwyck). Ernest Haycox Jr. describes his father’s life, work, and views on the craft of writing. In a remarkably candid biography, original photographs of Hollywood stars and excerpts from Haycox’s correspondence, including letters from the last years of his life, round out this incisive look at a literary giant.
Author |
: Jane Rule |
Publisher |
: Open Road Media |
Total Pages |
: 296 |
Release |
: 2013-06-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781480429406 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1480429406 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Desert of the Heart by : Jane Rule
“A landmark work of lesbian fiction” and the basis for the acclaimed film Desert Hearts (The New York Times). Against the backdrop of Reno, Nevada, in the late 1950s, award-winning author Jane Rule chronicles a love affair between two women. When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of sixteen years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a novel that dares to ask whether love between two women can last.
Author |
: Sigrid van Roode |
Publisher |
: Blikvelduitgevers Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 168 |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9080774472 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789080774476 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Desert Silver by : Sigrid van Roode
This book is all about jewellery from the Middle East and North Africa. These objects of adornment are not just beautiful, but often carry a hidden meaning. Jewellery plays a subtle role in everyday society as communicator, messenger, protector and bank account: understanding jewellery reveals these messages. Desert Silver introduces the historical, social, economic and religious background of this traditional jewellery, embarking on a colourful journey from the steppes of Central Asia to the seaside trade ports of the Maghreb.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: Turtleback Books |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1997-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0613074262 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780613074261 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Cactus Desert by :
For use in schools and libraries only. Explains how to investigate the plant and animal life found in a small section of the desert.
Author |
: Jacqueline Hechtkopf |
Publisher |
: Kar-Ben |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2010-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780761362326 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0761362320 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Miriam in the Desert by : Jacqueline Hechtkopf
As the Israelites, freed from slavery in Egypt, follow Moses through the desert, his sister Miriam comforts them through the wilderness. Miriam's grandson Bezalel draws pictures in the sand as he dreams of the future. When his great-uncle Moses clibs the mountain to receive God's laws, Bezalel learms he is the chosen artist who will craft the Holy Ark.
Author |
: Haycox |
Publisher |
: Warner Books (NY) |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 1974-11-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0446756679 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780446756679 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Silver Desert by : Haycox
Author |
: Thomas Alan Wiewandt |
Publisher |
: Mountain Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2010 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0878425551 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780878425556 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hidden Life of the Desert by : Thomas Alan Wiewandt
Takes a photographic tour of the life cycles of the desert, where all creatures must adapt to extremes of heat and cold and the coming and going of the rains.
Author |
: Shari Tapscott |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 302 |
Release |
: 2017-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1978416547 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781978416543 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Lily of the Desert by : Shari Tapscott
Avery swore he would return, but one question haunts Lucia's every waking moment: Can anyone truly trust the word of a pirate? A spring cloaked in mystery and lore bubbles deep in the heart of Elrija's high mountain desert. It's a fountain of healing water, a natural concoction of minerals and magic, and on it grows the fabled lily of the desert-a flower rumored to carry the cure for old age. It's also impossible to find. Impossible, that is, if you're anyone other than Lucia of Reginae, professional adventuress for hire...at least that's what Lucia tells herself now that she's knee-deep in sand and prickly ballo brush. Lucia's no stranger to dangerous territory, but Elrija's desert is unlike any place she's ever traveled. The wind is hot, the air is dry, and a person cannot turn over a stone without finding something venomous lurking underneath. She has a month and a half to track down the lily, but every clue she finds leads to another...and someone appears to be sabotaging the expedition. As if all that were not enough, the ring Lucia wears on the chain at her neck grows heavier each day. Avery said he'd find her, but how long will it take? And how much trouble will she find herself in before the captain finally arrives? If he arrives at all...