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Author: G. J. Bath Publisher: Keypress ISBN: 9781903140017 Category : Oak Island Treasure Site (N.S.) Languages : en Pages : 284
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In Search of Skeleton Island: What secrets lie concealed by six mysterious and cryptic maps that came to light some eighty years ago? Where is the island depicted on these charts? Are the charts genuine, and could they truly reveal the location of a buried treasure, perhaps even that of the pirate William Kidd? Some people think so. In this, the first of three books, the reader is provided with details and analysis of: - The discovery of maps linked to Captain Kidd - Captain Kidd's last voyage - Attempts to locate Kidd's treasure - Other treasure map discoveries - And much more ... The author has spent some thirty years researching the history and content of these maps, a quest that has touched four continents. In this series, he reveals the results of that search and presents a possible key that might unlock one of the greatest treasure mysteries of the age.
Author: G. J. Bath Publisher: Keypress ISBN: 9781903140017 Category : Oak Island Treasure Site (N.S.) Languages : en Pages : 284
Book Description
In Search of Skeleton Island: What secrets lie concealed by six mysterious and cryptic maps that came to light some eighty years ago? Where is the island depicted on these charts? Are the charts genuine, and could they truly reveal the location of a buried treasure, perhaps even that of the pirate William Kidd? Some people think so. In this, the first of three books, the reader is provided with details and analysis of: - The discovery of maps linked to Captain Kidd - Captain Kidd's last voyage - Attempts to locate Kidd's treasure - Other treasure map discoveries - And much more ... The author has spent some thirty years researching the history and content of these maps, a quest that has touched four continents. In this series, he reveals the results of that search and presents a possible key that might unlock one of the greatest treasure mysteries of the age.
Author: G J Bath Publisher: Keypress ISBN: 9781903140031 Category : Languages : en Pages : 342
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An Oak Island Reconstruction: In these rational times, common sense might dictate that it would be rash to spend the greater part of one's life and wealth in search of buried treasure - yet, there are some who have done so. It might seem an even greater folly to pursue such a dream based on the supposed existence of so-called treasure maps - yet some are convinced that this is a reasonable basis for action. For some two hundred years, a long list of hopefuls have poured their wealth, their hearts and their souls into the quest for a treasure reputedly buried on Oak Island, Nova Scotia. The focus of attention has been a deep shaft, long ago dubbed the Money Pit, that has defied all attempts to expose the wealth believed by many to lie in its depths. Could the Money Pit be a trap to snare the unwary? Might it not be more reasonable to suppose that any treasure on Oak Island lies somewhere else on the island and, even, that a set of cryptic treasure maps, which many consider bogus, were actually created in order to locate it? In this book, the author reveals hitherto unpublished information, and presents a scenario that demonstrates this could have been possible.
Author: Benjamin B. Olshin Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022614982X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 197
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Concerns a collection of maps and associated documents claimed to be from Marco Polo's time or that of his daughters (as many of the maps have the name or one or another of the three daughters on them). Discusses provenance, authenticity, and history of the documents, known to scholars as "the Marco Polo Maps" since 1948, here discussed fully for the first time.
Author: Carissa Carter Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 1984858017 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 179
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A highly visual exploration of diagrams and data that helps you understand how "maps" are part of everyday thinking, how they tell stories, and how they can reframe your point of view, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school. “This book is the ultimate legend to mapping all kinds of data.”—Jessica Hagy, Webby Award-winning blogger of Indexed and author of How to Be Interesting (In Ten Simple Steps) Maps aren’t just geographic, they are also infographic and include all types of frameworks and diagrams. Any figure that sorts data visually and presents it spatially is a map. Maps are ways of organizing information and figuring out what’s important. Even stories can be mapped! The Secret Language of Maps provides a simple framework to deconstruct existing maps and then shows you how to create your own. An embedded mystery story about a woman who investigates the disappearance of an old high school friend illustrates how to use different maps to make sense of all types of information. Colorful illustrations bring the story to life and demonstrate how the fictional character’s collection of data, properly organized and “mapped,” leads her to solve the mystery of her friend’s disappearance. You’ll learn how to gather data, organize it, and present it to an audience. You’ll also learn how to view the many maps that swirl around our daily lives with a critical eye, aware of the forces that are in play for every creator.
Author: Jordan B. Peterson Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135961751 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 564
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Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself? From the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos comes a provocative hypothesis that explores the connection between what modern neuropsychology tells us about the brain and what rituals, myths, and religious stories have long narrated. A cutting-edge work that brings together neuropsychology, cognitive science, and Freudian and Jungian approaches to mythology and narrative, Maps of Meaning presents a rich theory that makes the wisdom and meaning of myth accessible to the critical modern mind.
Author: Susan Julio Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 9780590896412 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 76
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This book is designed to help students learn the basic skills of map reading. It provides 18 lessons which can be used in a traditional classroom setting or in a cooperative learning environment.
Author: Annemarie Schimmel Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199879850 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 336
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Why is the number seven lucky--even holy--in almost every culture? Why do we speak of the four corners of the earth? Why do cats have nine lives (except in Iran, where they have seven)? From literature to folklore to private superstitions, numbers play a conspicuous role in our daily lives. But in this fascinating book, Annemarie Schimmel shows that numbers have been filled with mystery and meaning since the earliest times, and across every society. In The Mystery of Numbers Annemarie Schimmel conducts an illuminating tour of the mysteries attributed to numbers over the centuries. She begins with an informative and often surprising introduction to the origins of number systems: pre-Roman Europeans, for example, may have had one based on twenty, not ten (as suggested by the English word "score" and the French word for 80, quatrevingt --four times twenty), while the Mayans had a system more sophisticated than our own. Schimmel also reveals how our fascination with numbers has led to a rich cross-fertilization of mathematical knowledge: "Arabic" numerals, for instance, were picked up by Europe from the Arabs, who had earlier adopted them from Indian sources ("Algorithm" and "algebra" are corruptions of the Arabic author and title names of a mathematical text prized in medieval Europe). But the heart of the book is an engrossing guide to the symbolism of numbers. Number symbolism, she shows, has deep roots in Western culture, from the philosophy of the Pythagoreans and Platonists, to the religious mysticism of the Cabala and the Islamic Brethren of Purity, to Kepler's belief that the laws of planetary motion should be mathematically elegant, to the unlucky thirteen. After exploring the sources of number symbolism, Schimmel examines individual numbers ranging from one to ten thousand, discussing the meanings they have had for Judaic, Christian, and Islamic traditions, with examples from Indian, Chinese, and Native American cultures as well. Two, for instance, has widely been seen as a number of contradiction and polarity, a number of discord and antithesis. And six, according to ancient and neo-platonic thinking, is the most perfect number because it is both the sum and the product of its parts (1+2+3=6 and 1x2x3=6). Using examples ranging from the Bible to the Mayans to Shakespeare, she shows how numbers have been considered feminine and masculine, holy and evil, lucky and unlucky. A highly respected scholar of Islamic culture, Annemarie Schimmel draws on her vast knowledge to paint a rich, cross-cultural portrait of the many meanings of numbers. Engaging and accessible, her account uncovers the roots of a phenomenon we all feel every Friday the thirteenth.
Author: Gebre Menfes Kidus Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 145205150X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 579
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"MYSTERY and MEANING" is a compilation of inspirational quotes, mystical prose, philosophical polemics, and poetic verse from the mind and heart of GEBRE MENFES KIDUS ("Servant of the Holy Spirit"). The authors words provide a unique and valuable perspective on many of the vital religious, social, and moral issues of our time. Gebre Menfes Kidus balances contemplative reflections with impassioned argument, leaving the reader both challenged and inspired. These essays and aphorisms provide edification for the philosopher, the theologian, the spiritual seeker, and the lay Christian. The author addresses a variety of topics, such as: + Orthodox Theology + Spiritual Warfare + Mysticism + Social Justice + Metaphysics + Christian Pacifism + Biblical Commentary + Human Rights + The Teachings of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church This book was written with the permission and blessing of the author's Priest, Tsebate YemaneBrhane Asrat GebreMariam. All opinions and views contained within are subject to the scrutiny and correction of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Author: G. J. Bath
Author: G. J. Bath
Author: G J Bath
Author: Benjamin B. Olshin
Author: A. K. Lobeck
Author: Carissa Carter
Author: Jordan B. Peterson
Author: Susan Julio
Author: Annemarie Schimmel
Author: Gebre Menfes Kidus
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