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| The Newark Museum's collection of African art is drawn from the entire continent. This selection of objects shows the diversity of the museum's holdings and the extraordinary creativity of African artists and craftsmen. With pictures on one side and descriptions on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information--all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
To the ancients, all things in nature had sacred or spiritual meaning. The world was inhabited by the higher beings, who took the form of fantastical creatures that were part animal, part human, and exceedingly powerful. These beings are the spirit guides who lead the departed to the next life, heal the sick, and restore balance and harmony to a troubled world. The tribal healers knew the animal sprits well. They journeyed beyond the threshold of ordinary reality to invoke the power of these great beings. Click on the small picture to see a sample card. The 48 paintings by Susan Seddon Boulet (American, b. Brazil, 1941-1997) reproduced in this deck resonate with an ethereal energy and speak in the language of the soul. Each image is accompanied by a brief description of the animal's power and symbolism in various cultures. |
| PO-151 Art of Africa $9.95 Is this item in stock? Click Here to find out! |
PO-152 Animal Spirits: Paintings by
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| Latin comes alive in this medley of more than three hundred Latin words, phrases, proverbs, and precepts. Impress your friends with a catchy Latin toast, enrich your understanding of English by learning Latin roots, or simply be amused by the humor and veracity of centuries-old sayings, such as noli irritare leones (do not provoke the lions) or cito maturum, cito putridum (soon ripe, soon rotten). Based on the popular reference Latin for the Illiterati by Jon R. Stone (Routledge, 1996), this deck covers forty-eight topics that range from the common to the unusual. These cards are a must for language junkies and will inform and inspire everyone to say it with panache. Now you don't have to be a scholar to sound like one. |
Can you name five French writers and their corresponding literary movements? What was Napoleon's emblem? How many countries border France? Who was the composer of Bolero? Do you know your farci from your fume? The answers, and other fascinating facts about France and the French, are revealed in the forty-eight mini lessons contained in this deck. Whether you are a seasoned francophile seeking to expand your cultural repertoire or an eager neophyte wanting to learn more about cuisine, history, language, architecture, or geography of France, this deck by Nancy J. Noblett is guaranteed to inform and inspire you to new heights of appreciation for le francais. With questions on one side and answers on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
| PO-153 Latin for the Illiterati
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PO- 154 Fascinating France: A
Cultural Quiz Book $9.95 Is this item in stock? Click Here to find out! |
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| This deck introduces the concepts, history, and language of classical architecture. Each card has a deft, lucid drawing of an architectural feature on one side and a concise description on the other. At home, in the classroom, or on your grand tour, this entertaining and remarkably informative collection is a delight - and you'll never mistake an apse for an architrave again. Gwyn Headley is the author of five books on American and British architecture. With words on one side and descriptions on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information—all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
The archaeological riches of Egypt offer a glimpse of an ancient civilization noted for its accomplishments in architecture, arts and letters, government, and religion. This deck of Knowledge Cards helps you to learn more about that civilization. Each card explains a particular aspect of ancient Egyptian history and culture---from well-known topics such as the Great Pyramids and the boy king Tutankhamun, to beliefs and practices concerning the afterlife---illustrated by an outstanding specimen from the Brooklyn Museum of Art's renowned collection of Egyptian antiquities. With 48 fact-filled cards per package, Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information--all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards. |
| PO-155 An Architectural Vocabulary
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PO-156 Ancient Egypt
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