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Mummy: The Inside Story
Автор: Taylor Жанр: British Museum Press Издательство: British Museum Press Год: 2013 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20182018-08-27
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Egyptian mummies are perennially popular with visitors to museums but what is their relevance in the twenty-first century? What can we learn from the study of these ancient remains? Mummies are an unparalleled source of scientific data, addressing a host of questions about life in one of the most highly developed societies of the ancient world. Although the ancient Egyptians left many written records, these tell only part of the story, and researchers rely heavily on human remains to complete the picture. These throw light on many important issues about which the inscriptions are often silent: physical anthropology, family relationships, life expectancy, nutrition and health, disease and the causes of death. They also of course provide a unique insight into the fascinating and complex processes of mummification; including not only the artificial preservation of the corpse, but also the ritual elements which played such an important part: the placing of amulets, the putting on of wrappings and the equipping of the body with religious texts and images. For many years, the only way to extract this data from Egyptian mummies was to unwrap them a process both destructive and irreversible. Then, the advent of modern non-invasive imaging techniques X-rays and Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning made it possible to look inside a mummy without disturbing the wrappings in any way. Now this technology has advanced still further. Thanks to the latest computer-generated images, we are able to perform a virtual unwrapping of a mummy and to embark on a journey within the body, visualizing every feature and amulet in 3D. The subject chosen for this ground-breaking experiment, the priest Nesperennub, has been one of the British Museums treasured exhibits for over a hundred years. His beautifully painted mummy-case has never been opened since it was sealed up by embalmers on the West Bank at Thebes shortly before he was buried, but now after 2,800 years technology has unlocked its secrets. This book takes the reader on a journey of discovery, gathering information about Nesperennub from a variety of sources. First, his place in history and his role in Egyptian society are pieced together from the inscriptions the formal record of his life which was intended for posterity. Then the 3D technology makes it possible to enter the mummy case and to explore the body, collecting data about Nesperennub as a person, seeing his face, assessing his health, and looking over the shoulders of the embalmers as they prepared him for eternal life.
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A Day Saved and other modern stories
Автор: Taylor Жанр: Cambridge University Press Издательство: Cambridge University Press Год: 1992 Страниц: 135 Дата загрузки: 28 июля 20091994-10-30
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How does a man become successful although unable to read or write? How does a woman get her final revenge on her husband? What happens when a man invites friends to a party at which he himself doesn't appear, but watches from a distance? What happens to a boy who feels fated to be a genius? These are some of the questions dealt with in the ten stories in this collection. The stories, by important modern authors, have been specially selected for advanced students of English. They are not simplified, but vocabulary explanations and notes are provided in order to help comprehension.
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Using Folktales
Автор: Taylor Жанр: Cambridge University Press Издательство: Cambridge University Press Год: 2000 Страниц: 312 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20092002-10-23
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Using Folktales provides over 40 ready-to-use activities and dozens of stories which are suitable for all ages from beginner to advanced level. The paperback edition shows teachers how to take advantage of the unique literary characteristics of folk tales to facilitate language learning. It provides over forty ready-to-use activities and dozens of stories. Activities are suitable for all ages and range from beginning to advanced.
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Growth, Development and Reproduction
Автор: Taylor Жанр: Cambridge University Press Издательство: Cambridge University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 120 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20092004-04-27
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Growth, Development and Reproduction is a title in the new Cambridge Advanced Sciences series. It has been developed specifically for the new specifications for Advanced Level Biology for teaching from September 2000. Growth, Development and Reproduction has been endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Biology specification A. It provides full coverage of the Biology option module of the same name. In combination with other books in the series it provides full coverage of the Advanced Level specifications. Learning objectives are clearly defined, so that students know exactly what they need to learn. Self-assessment questions (with answers) and exam-style end-of-chapter exercises offer excellent opportunities for independent study. Chapter introductions and summaries provide the basis for structured revision. Full-colour illustration and student-friendly design make the science accessible to all. Series gives comprehensive OCR syllabus coverage, so these are the only books students will need. Each book clearly defines the learning objectives that are covered, so students know exactly what they need to learn. This text is a complete and self contained accompaniment to the optional Advanced Level Biology module of the same name.
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Communication for Business: Practical Approach
Автор: Taylor Жанр: Pearson Education (Longman) Издательство: Pearson Education (Longman) Год: 2005 Страниц: 456 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20092008-02-09
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The fourth edition of Communications for Business is a comprehensive textbook, workbook, and reference book rolled into one. This book will help readers to develop confidence and expertise in composing effective business communications. This book will be helpful to anyone who is working or training to work in an administrative, managerial or secretarial role which demands good communication and business English skills. This book should prove useful to students wishing to take the following examinations: — Pitman Qualifications English for Business Communication — LCCI Examinations Board English for Business — RSA Examinations Board Communication in Business
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