Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Ghost Riders Of Upper Egypt A Study Of Spirit Possession Ghost Riders Of Upper Egypt A Study Of Spirit Possession Nicholas S. Hopkins "In 1933 the German anthropologist Hans Alexander Winkler came across a "spirit medium" named Abdel Radi in a village near Luxor in Upper Egypt. Abdel Radi was periodically possessed by the ghost of … OL17569998W
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt Lionel Casson,New Word City Editors "In this latest work, Lionel Casson offers a comprehensive introduction to the people of ancient Egypt. He describes the structure of Egyptian society - the levels from peasant to pharaoh, the nature… OL1884452W
Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt Miriam Greenblatt Describes the tumultuous reign of Hatshepsut, daughter of Thothmes I, and life in ancient Egypt during her reign. OL1892309W
Oleander, Jacaranda Oleander, Jacaranda Penelope Lively A poignant and bittersweet memoir from the distinguished British fiction writer Penelope Lively, Oleander, Jacaranda evokes the author's unusual childhood growing up English in Egypt during the 1930s… OL1983041W
In an Egyptian city In an Egyptian city Khaled Eldash,Dalia Khattab Presents a day in the life of a child living in Cairo, discussing the social life, customs, religion, history, and language of Egypt. This book presents a day in the life of a child living in Cairo,… OL19923552W
Your travel guide to ancient Egypt Your travel guide to ancient Egypt Nancy Day Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Egypt, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more. OL20482824W
Cairo Cairo Maria Golia Cairo is a 1,400-year-old metropolis whose streets are inscribed with sagas, a place where the pressures of life test people's equanimity to the very limit. Virtually surrounded by desert, sixteen mi… OL5813196W
Egypt Egypt Jailan Zayan Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and se… OL9046846W
O staroegyptském tanci O staroegyptském tanci Irena Lexová Dancing was an important part of ancient Egyptian life and culture. Servant girls frequently performed before their wealthy or royal masters, while farmers danced at harvest time and professional dan… OL94711W