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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Elizabeth Peters - 38 knjiga

June 27, 2020 / in Amelia Peabody Series, Bestseller, Egypt, Elizabeth Peters, Historical Fiction, Jacqueline Kirby Series, Romance, Thriller, Vicky Bliss Series / with No comments /

Jacqueline Kirby Series:
(4 primary works; 5 total works)

TH - 977/1 | The Seventh Sinner (Jacqueline Kirby #1) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 977/2 | The Murders of Richard III (Jacqueline Kirby #2) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 977/3 | Die for Love (Jacqueline Kirby #3) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 977/4 | Naked Once More (Jacqueline Kirby #4) by Elizabeth Peters

Vicky Bliss Series:
(7 primary works; 7 total works)

TH - 978/0.5 | The Camelot Caper (Vicky Bliss #0.5) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/1 | Borrower of the Night (Vicky Bliss #1) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/2 | Street of the Five Moons (Vicky Bliss #2) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/3 | Silhouette in Scarlet (Vicky Bliss #3) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/4 | Trojan Gold (Vicky Bliss #4) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/5 | Night Train to Memphis (Vicky Bliss #5) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 978/6 | The Laughter of Dead Kings (Vicky Bliss #6) by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 979 | Devil May Care by Elizabeth Peters

TH - 980 | The Copenhagen Connection by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

TH - 981 | Legend in Green Velvet by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

TH - 982 | The Dead Sea Cipher by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

TH - 983 | The Love Talker by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

TH - 984 | Summer of the Dragon by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

TH - 985 | The Night of Four Hundred Rabbits by Elizabeth Peters (Mystery, Romance)

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Friday, April 24, 2020

F - 2166 | Miramar by Naguib Mahfouz

April 24, 2020 / in Cultural-Africa, Egypt, Fiction and Fantasy, Relationships / with No comments /

The novel is set in 1960s Alexandria at the pension Miramar. The novel follows the interactions of the residents of the pension, its Greek mistress Mariana, and her servant, Zohra. As each character in turn fights for Zohra's affections or allegiance tensions and jealousies arise. The story is retold four times from the perspective of a different resident each time, allowing the reader to understand the intricacies of post-revolutionary Egyptian life.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

N - 169 | Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs by Christopher Dunn

April 07, 2020 / in Alternative, Alternative History, Egypt, Engineering, Nonfiction, Science / with No comments /

A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments

• Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum

• Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt

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Saturday, March 7, 2020

N - 119 | Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce A. Tyldesley

March 07, 2020 / in Egypt, History, Mythology, Nonfiction / with No comments /

Tyldesley, Joyce

Overview: From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood.

Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor.

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N - 118 | The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

March 07, 2020 / in Egypt, History, Nonfiction, Science / with No comments /

Ian Shaw

Blending vividly written essays and over a hundred attractive illustrations--including 32 color plates--The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is a stunningly designed and authoritative account of the once glorious civilization on the Nile.

Ranging from 700,000 BC to 311 AD, this volume portrays the emergence and development of Egypt from its prehistoric roots to its conquest by the Roman Empire.

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N - 117 | The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry

March 07, 2020 / in Egypt, History, Nonfiction, Science / with No comments /

William Kelley Simpson, Robert K. Ritner, Vincent A. Tobin, Edward Wente Jr.

An anthology of Ancient Egyptian literature, revised to offer fresh translations of all the texts as well as some 25 new entries, including writings from the late literature of the Demotic period at the end of classical Egyptian history. It also includes an extensive bibliography.

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N - 116 | The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

March 07, 2020 / in Egypt, Greece, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Science / with No comments /

The precepts of Hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of the doctrine, distilling its teachings with seven compelling principles that can be applied to self-development in daily life.

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N - 115 | Early Civilizations of the Old World: The Formative Histories of Egypt, The Levant, Mesopotamia, India and China

March 07, 2020 / in Egypt, History, Nonfiction, Science / with No comments /

Charles Keith Maisels

In this new paperback edition of Early Civilizations of the Old World, Charles Keith Maisels traces the development of some of the earliest and key civilizations in history.

In each case the ecological and economic background to growth, geographical factors, cross-cultural intersection and the rise of urbanism are examined, explaining how particular forms of social structure and cultural interaction developed from before the Neolithic period to the time of the first civilizations in each area.

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N - 114 | 24 Hours in Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There by Donald P. Ryan

March 07, 2020 / in Archeology, Egypt, History, Nonfiction / with No comments /

Spend 24 hours with the ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Egypt wasn't all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra.

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Friday, March 6, 2020

N - 109 | Egyptian Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and Medicine from Ancient Egypt by Xena Ronin

March 06, 2020 / in Egypt, History, Mythology, Nonfiction / with No comments /

This book contains all the gods and goddesses from ancient Egypt that you can imagine. The list is long, and the names go on for a while. Needless to say, this book is complete. You won’t miss out on any of the deities they worshipped. Also, some more background information is given about deities such as Thoth, Horus, and Isis. At the end of the book, another subtopic will be addressed, namely: The use of medication and doctors in ancient Egyptian culture.

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Monday, July 22, 2019

F - 423/1 | River God (Ancient Egypt #1) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

For Tanus, the fair-haired young lion of a warrior, the gods have decreed that he will lead Egypt's army in a bold attempt to reunite the Kingdom's shared halves. But Tanus will have to defy the same gods to attain the reward they have forbidden him, an object more prized than battle's glory: possession of the Lady Lostris, a rare beauty with skin the color of oiled ceder--destined for the adoration of a nation, and the love of one extraordinary man.

ID: F - 423/1

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F - 423/2 | The Seventh Scroll (Ancient Egypt #2) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

For 4,000 years, the lavish crypt of the Pharaoh Mamose has never been found...until the Seventh Scroll, a cryptic message written by he slave Taita, gives beautiful Egyptologist Royan Al Simma a tantalizing clue to its location.

But this is a treasure cache others would kill to possess. Only one step ahead of assassins, Royan runs for her life and into the arms of the only man she can trust, Sir Nicholas Quenton-Harper-a daring man who will stake his fortune and his life to join her hunt for the king's tomb. Together, they will embark on a breathtaking journey to the most exotic locale on earth, where the greatest mystery of ancient Egypt, a chilling danger and an explosive passion are waiting.

Steeped in ancient mystery, drama and action, The Seventh Scroll is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.

ID: F - 423/2

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F - 423/3 | Warlock (Ancient Egypt #3) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

One of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God. In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever...

The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild a magnificent kingdom in the stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled city of Gallala. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and rule the land with unholy supremacy. But Nefer has on his side the warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious powers...

To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. As Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies....

Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt will begin...

ID: F - 423/3

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F - 423/4 | The Quest (Ancient Egypt #4) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited sequel to his thrilling Egyptian series. Following on from River God, The Seventh Scroll and Warlock. The Quest continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods and a master of magic and the supernatural.

Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows. The Nile fails. The waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up. Something catastrophic is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa from where the mighty river springs.
In desperation Pharoah sends for Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in those mysterious lands at the end of their world.

ID: F - 423/4

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F - 423/5 | Desert God (Ancient Egypt #5) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

New York Times bestselling author Wilbur Smith—hailed by Stephen King as the “best historical novelist” and one of the world’s biggest-selling authors—returns to Ancient Egypt in this breathtaking epic that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world.

Game of Thrones meets Ancient Egypt in this magnificent, action-packed epic. On the gleaming banks of the Nile, the brilliant Taita—slave and advisor to the Pharaoh—finds himself at the center of a vortex of passion, intrigue, and danger. His quest to destroy the Hyksos army and form an alliance with Crete takes him on an epic journey up the Nile, through Arabia and the magical city of Babylon, and across the open seas. With the future of Egypt itself on his shoulders, Taita enters a world where the line between loyalty and betrayal shifts like the desert sands, evil enemies await in the shadows, and death lingers on the edges of darkness.

ID: F - 423/5

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F - 423/6 | Pharaoh (Ancient Egypt #6) by Wilbur Smith

July 22, 2019 / in Adventure, Ancient Egypt Series, Egypt, Historical Fiction, Northern Africa, Wilbur Smith / with No comments /

EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK.

Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded, All seems lost.

Taita, advisor to the Pharaoh, prepares for the enemy’s final, fatal push. The ex-slave, now general of Tamose’s armies, is never more ingenious than when all hope is dashed. And this is Egypt’s most desperate hour.

With the timely arrival of an old ally, the tide is turned and the Egyptian army feasts upon its retreating foe. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, Taita is seized and branded a traitor. Tamose is dead and a poisonous new era has begun. The new Pharaoh has risen — and he must be stopped…

From the glittering temples of Luxor to the Citadel of Sparta, PHARAOH is an intense and powerful novel magnificently transporting you to a time of threat, blood and glory. Master storyteller, Wilbur Smith, is at the very peak of his powers.

ID: F - 423/6

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