A lively collection of fun and challenging problems in ancient Egyptian math The mathematics of ancient Egypt was fundamentally different from our math today. Contrary to what people might think, it wasn't a primitive forerunner of modern mathematics. In fact, it can’t be understood using our current computational methods. Count Like an Egyptian provides a fun, hands-on introduction to the intuitive and often-surprising art of ancient Egyptian math. David Reimer guides you step-by-step through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and more. He even shows you how fractions and decimals may have been calculated—they technically didn’t exist in the land of the pharaohs. You’ll be counting like an Egyptian in no time, and along the way you’ll learn firsthand how mathematics is an expression of the culture that uses it, and why there’s more to math than rote memorization and bewildering abstraction. Reimer takes you on a lively and entertaining tour of the ancient Egyptian world, providing rich historical details and amusing anecdotes as he presents a host of mathematical problems drawn from different eras of the Egyptian past. Each of these problems is like a tantalizing puzzle, often with a beautiful and elegant solution. As you solve them, you’ll be immersed in many facets of Egyptian life, from hieroglyphs and pyramid building to agriculture, religion, and even bread baking and beer brewing. Fully illustrated in color throughout, Count Like an Egyptian also teaches you some Babylonian computation—the precursor to our modern system—and compares ancient Egyptian mathematics to today’s math, letting you decide for yourself which is better.
This collection examines the production and recreation of religious ideas and images in different times and locations, achieving a comparative perspective on the transmission of religious influences. The essayists look at contact and conflict between insiders and outsiders, centres and margins, Jews and Christians, Slavs and Greeks, and ancient ritual behaviours and modern television broadcasting, as part of the negotiation of new identity positions, relationships, and accommodations. The book combines the disciplines of literary studies, cultural studies, art history, religion, history, and critical theory, making it an important resource to a range of scholars as well as non-specialists.
How do I get more out of my Bible reading? What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments? How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole? This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today’s best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordon Wenham, and Darrell Bock, and will help you to: See the big-picture storyline of the Bible Understand the theology of the Old and New Testaments Read the different sections of Scripture effectively Know what happened between the testaments In addition to essays on each genre of the Bible, the book addresses the general Greco-Roman world and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments and intertestamental events. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.
The results from PISA 2015 and TIMSS 2015 were published in November and December 2016. All the Nordic countries participated in PISA. Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden participated in TIMSS grade 4 and Norway and Sweden participated in TIMSS grade 8. The Nordic countries have similarities but also differences, which makes it interesting and valuable to carry out analyses in a Nordic perspective. In this report researchers from all the Nordic countries have done in-depth analyses on different policy relevant themes based on the results presented in 2016. The purpose of this report has been to present policy relevant analyses of TIMSS and PISA in a way that is accessible for policy makers on different levels in the Nordic countries, with the aim to contribute to further development in the education area.
Now in its third edition, Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to micro-distilleries, perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own micro-distillery. This updated edition includes information on more than 450 micro-distilleries from all 50 states and across Canada, hundreds of photos of bottles and labels, and information such as: Locations and hours, and tours and tasting times Websites and social media Spirit descriptions, prices, and distribution Interesting facts and historical anecdotes The book also includes a listing of spirit festivals, events, and museums; a listing of distilling associations and guilds; an index by spirit type; and additional spirit information and resources. A full color e-book version is also available. "A 'must read.'" - MicroLiquor.com "An excellent guide to the interesting world of craft spirits." - DrinkUpNY.com "The most comprehensive book cataloging the hundreds of craft distilleries." - Drink Me Magazine "Well written, a great read, and a massive amount of interesting details on every distillery. No where will you find a more comprehensive yet accessible reference on this subject in one well laid out book." - Chris Carlsson, SpirtsReview.com
Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own craft or micro distillery. This updated edition includes information on more than 2,500 unique spirits and 580 craft and micro distilleries from all 50 states and across Canada, hundreds of photos of bottles and labels, and information such as: Locations and hours, and tours and tasting times Websites and social media Spirit descriptions, prices, and distribution Interesting facts and historical anecdotes The book also includes a listing of spirit festivals, events, and museums; a listing of distilling associations and guilds; an index by spirit type; and additional spirit information and resources. Available in black and white and full color. "A 'must read.'" - MicroLiquor.com "An excellent guide to the interesting world of craft spirits." - DrinkUpNY.com "The most comprehensive book cataloging the hundreds of craft distilleries." - Drink Me Magazine "Well written, a great read, and a massive amount of interesting details on every distillery. No where will you find a more comprehensive yet accessible reference on this subject in one well laid out book." - Chris Carlsson, SpirtsReview.com
Now in its fourth edition, Craft and Micro Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is the definitive guide to small batch artisanal spirits, perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own craft or micro distillery. This updated edition includes information on more than 2,500 unique spirits and 580 craft and micro distilleries from all 50 states and across Canada, hundreds of photos of bottles and labels, and information such as: Locations and hours, and tours and tasting times Websites and social media Spirit descriptions, prices, and distribution Interesting facts and historical anecdotes The book also includes a listing of spirit festivals, events, and museums; a listing of distilling associations and guilds; an index by spirit type; and additional spirit information and resources. Available in black and white and full color. "A 'must read.'" - MicroLiquor.com "An excellent guide to the interesting world of craft spirits." - DrinkUpNY.com "The most comprehensive book cataloging the hundreds of craft distilleries." - Drink Me Magazine "Well written, a great read, and a massive amount of interesting details on every distillery. No where will you find a more comprehensive yet accessible reference on this subject in one well laid out book." - Chris Carlsson, SpirtsReview.com
Enjoying fine spirits is an experience to be savored. Micro-distilleries understand that, and their atmosphere provides you with an experience as unique as their spirits. Unfortunately no guide has existed to help people learn about this exciting, growing industry. Until now. With information on more than 100 micro-distilleries, Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is an insider's guide that's perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world, or for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. This guide includes everything you need to know about these micro-distilleries. Fully indexed, Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada includes hundreds of photos and, information about each micro-distillery such as: Location and hours Websites and social media Types of spirits produced Product descriptions, prices, and distribution Awards and recognitions Tours and tasting times Special events and celebrations Interesting facts and historical anecdotes Green efforts Staff profiles Drink recipes Future plans and goals
Now in its second edition, Micro-Distilleries in the U.S. and Canada is an insider's guide that's perfect for fine spirits connoisseurs or novices pouring into the spirit world, and for anyone who wants to find great spirits while traveling. It's also a great resource for anyone who wants to start their own micro-distillery. MicroLiquor.com calls this first guide to North American micro-distilleries a "must read," DrinkUpNY.com calls it, "an excellent guide to the interesting world of craft spirits," and Drink Me Magazine calls it, "the most comprehensive book cataloging the hundreds of craft distilleries." This updated edition includes information on more than 160 micro-distilleries in North America; hundreds of photos of bottles, labels, equipment, facilities, and the people behind the scenes; and detailed information such as: Locations and hours, and tours and tasting times Websites and social media Spirit descriptions, prices, and distribution Awards and recognitions Special events and celebrations Interesting facts and historical anecdotes Staff profiles Drink recipes New to this edition is a listing of spirit festivals, events, and museums; a listing of distilling associations and guilds; an index by spirit type; a map of direct from distillery sales across the country; and additional spirit information and resources. A full color e-book version is also available.
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