Egyptian Mummies: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Art

How on Earth? Answers to the Puzzles of Our Planet sets out to answer 73 puzzles in nature and the environment using an accessible, question-and-answer approach. Written by a Professor of Mineral Geochemistry at the University of the Witwatersrand, this volume presents evidence across multiple fields, including geology, mineralogy, astronomy, and atmospheric sciences. The text details both global and regional phenomena, explaining topics such as the formation of Table Mountain, the origin of South Africa's diamonds, and historical landscape changes in the Karoo. The book is structured so that individuals with little prior knowledge can easily understand the earth processes at work, and it is heavily illustrated throughout with explanatory diagrams, photographs, and graphs.

Author: Terence McCarthy

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The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia documents the April 2003 destruction and theft of priceless antiquities spanning 10,000 years of human history. Published in 2005 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., this volume traces the history of ancient Mesopotamia from prehistory to the advent of Islam through chapters written by international archaeologists. Lavishly illustrated with 190 color photographs, the book reconstructs the museum's lost collection—including famous artifacts like the Warka Vase, the Akkadian Victory Stela, and the Nimrud Gold. A vital record of archaeology, history, and cultural preservation.

Author: Edited By: Milbry Polk & Angela M. H. Schuster

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Hadrian’s Wall examines the Roman Empire’s most spectacular British monument. Stretching from the Tyne to the Solway Firth, this massive fortification physically divided Britain, serving as a strategic barrier between Roman civilization and northern barbarian tribes. The authors frame the wall’s construction and tactical usage within the context of imperial frontier policy. For three centuries, auxiliary troops maintained this frontier until the fall of the Western Empire led to the soldiers' departure and the wall's decay. 

Author: David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson

Extra Note: Contents is in very good vintage condition. Listed as fair for the spine tear as visible on the photos.

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Why was an old lady brutally murdered the night before 9/11? Why was a successful New York banker not surprised to receive a woman’s left ear in the morning post? In False Impression, number-one bestselling author Jeffrey Archer spins a complex web of intriguing questions. Follow a breathtaking journey of twists and turns that will take you from New York to London, Bucharest, Tokyo, and finally a sleepy English village. As a senior FBI agent struggles to connect eight seemingly innocent individuals, the mystery of Van Gogh’s last painting will finally be resolved—delivering a final twist you won't see coming.

Author: Jeffrey Archer

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Iris Massey has passed away, but her story is far from over. Before she died, left behind a secret blog filled with sharp, funny, and poignant musings on her life and her terminal diagnosis. Her boss and friend, Smith Simonyi, is determined to fulfill her final wish: to get her posts published. But to do so, he must navigate the grief and objections of Iris's sister, Jade, with the help of a quirky, overconfident intern who turns their lives upside down. Told through a clever mix of emails, blog posts, and text messages, When You Read This is a sparkling, hilarious, and deeply moving debut about love, loss, and the digital connections that bind us.

Author: Mary Adkins

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Magic is a death sentence. In a world gripped by anti-mage panic, a ruthless zealot launches a brutal holy war to eradicate all sorcery. Mageborn is a fast-paced, gritty epic fantasy novel filled with dangerous rogue magic, dark political intrigue, and an intense battle for survival.

Author: Stephen Aryan

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Welcome to Vivo, where the only cemetery is run by old Mateus and his dog, God. Mateus's eyes aren't so good these days, which is why he has been burying bodies in the wrong graves, and also why, while out walking with God, he trips over a young homeless girl. On a whim, Mateus decides to appoint the girl as his apprentice. 

Author: Sven Axelrad

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Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick has been reassigned to the drugs squad. His first case: to investigate a notorious south London drug lord known as the Viper. But as William and his team close the net around a criminal network unlike any they have ever encountered, he is also faced with an old enemy, Miles Faulkner. It will take all of William's cunning to devise a means to bring both men to justice: a trap neither will expect, one that is hidden in plain sight...

Author: Jeffrey Archer

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