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Worlds within worlds await through the Maya Bloodgate... Dr. Jaid Merritt doesn't do digs. The last time she ventured into the jungle, someone died. Now she's content to decipher Maya glyphs from pictures sent to her by her famous archaeologist father. But when he goes missing while trying to perform a ritual based on her translations of an ancient codex, Jaid must put aside her fears and travel to Guatemala to find him. After misusing the Bloodgates...
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Maya Brown is very excited to be back in London after her adventures following her mother's kidnap last summer. But her return to the city is quickly marred by her discovery of the plight of an illegal immigrant - Kay - and that many of her friends are becoming involved with drugs. But what is the connection between the two? And is Maya over-reacting or is there something she can do to save Kay and make her friends realize the danger they are in?...
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Brujo is an exploration of shamanism and curing among the Mazatec Indians of Oaxaca, Mexico, and among two groups of Maya Indians in southern Mexico and Guatemala. The film is divided into three sequences. The first, filmed in Chichicastenango (Guatemala), shows Diego, a shaman, cure a woman on whom a spell has been cast. The cure takes place partly in a church and partly in the mountains, where a sacrificed chicken is used to bring back the ailing...
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Every year, in the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, the "sorrowful way" of Good Friday is recreated by a path of colored sawdust and flower petals. Along this road several hundred people take turns carrying a ponderous mahoganybier. Indians from the surrounding countryside come to observe the spectacle of townspeople garbed in Biblical and Roman military uniforms.
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As followers of Christ, we are instructed to go and make disciples of all nations. A Woman's Guide to Discipleship offers women inspiration, instruction, encouragement, and practical tools to use as they disciple other women in a common journey they are taking with Christ.
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Hace poco que Nea había escapado de la muerte por fuego. Irónicamente su mejor amigo Miro, que ella cree muerto, se ha salvado. Pero ya no es el mismo, porque él es venerado por los Carris como el Dios del Caos. Nea no sabe si todavía puede confiar en él. Además, en esta secta pasan cosas muy extrañas. Los seguidores de los Carris, que no son los más cercanos a Urelitas, se comportan como zombis. Junto con sus amigos, Nea desarrolla un plan...
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Polyora is back. The lives of billions of people are in danger once again. The only hope lies in Promise, a city in which the antidote is rumored to exist.Nea embarks on an uncertain journey. She is accompanied by the mysterious Arras, who remains silent about his past. Only when Nea achieves her goal does a truth reveal itself that is more terrible than anything she could ever imagine. Not only her future, but the future of humanity is at stake....
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The ancient Aztec people had a complex and fascinating culture with their own religious rituals, ceremonies, and art. Readers explore the details of Aztec culture through informative text designed to reflect social studies curriculum topics. Full-color photographs and historical images allow readers to immerse themselves in this unique culture. Carefully chosen primary sources are included to provide a direct link between past and present. Did the...
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The ancient Aztec people didn't have grocery stores or shopping malls. How did they get their food? What was their clothing like? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more as they explore the lives of the ancient Aztec people. The detailed main text provides an informative look at Aztec daily life, allowing readers to compare their life in the present to life as a member of the Aztec civilization. Full-color photographs and historical...
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When most people think of the word "economy," they think of stock markets and modern banks. However, even ancient civilizations had their own economies. Readers discover fun and fascinating facts about the ancient Aztec economy through informative text designed to support social studies curricula. Detailed photographs and historical images, such as primary sources, are included to enhance the text and keep readers engaged as they learn. Economics...
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Geography and history come together as readers explore the ways the land and landscape influenced the ancient Aztec people. These two important social studies curriculum topics are presented in a fresh way as readers explore this fascinating ancient civilization. The detailed text is presented in an accessible way and alongside vibrant photographs and historical images, including carefully selected primary sources. Readers will enjoy learning about...
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How was the ancient Aztec government different from other ancient governments, as well as modern forms of government? The answer to this question and more is waiting for readers to discover as they learn the details of ancient Aztec government. Common social studies curriculum topics, such as ancient civilizations and forms of government, are presented in a way that's sure to keep readers entertained as they learn. Manageable text is accompanied by...
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Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today. Colorful photographs and historical images bring readers into the world of the ancient Aztec people....
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The culture of the Inca Empire is defined by fascinating architecture, religion, farming, and technology, as well as a society that saw each citizen assigned to a specific task. This volume explores these fundamental social studies concepts, which complements classroom learning. Readers will learn about the Inca people's contributions to their society, including the Quipu, clothing, festivals, and societal roles. Accessible language and thought-provoking...
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The Inca Empire is known for its gods, famous rulers, and high priests, but the daily lives of the Incan people were just as important to the society's growth and development. This book covers the fascinating facts about daily life in the Inca Empire. Readers will delight in learning about Inca villages, the role of men, women, and children, and the farming and laboring lifestyle they experienced. Written with accessible language and accompanied by...
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The ancient Inca civilization is known having a developed economy, but the people didn't use money. In fact, the society didn't have it. This is just one fact presented in this volume, which provides an in-depth look at the Inca economy. The title covers terrace farming, irrigation, livestock, and the role of mit'a labor in ancient Peru. Through the text's coverage of the government's distribution of goods and services, readers will understand why...
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Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, the Inca people built a settlement that's in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. This title explores the geography of the ancient Inca civilization, which extended well beyond Machu Picchu. Covering land from present-day Peru to present-day Chile, the diverse landscape affected all aspects of Incan society, from daily life to terrace farming and irrigation....
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When the Spanish arrived in Peru in the 1500s, they found a highly organized and developed society: the Incas. At the head of the Inca Empire was a sophisticated government that ruled more than 10 million citizens. Written to support elementary social studies curriculum, this title covers the structure of the Inca society's government, including dynasties from 1200 to 1572, important rulers, viceroys, high priests, and governors. Readers also learn...
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The Inca Empire was a complex, highly developed society that ruled ancient Peru for centuries. The civilization grew strong thanks to important advances in technology. This information-rich title covers the Inca's roads and communications systems, buildings, bridges, terrace farming, and tools. Readers will also learn about important scientific innovations such as calendars, Quipu, the Incas' understanding of astronomy, and their medicinal practices....
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