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  Author(s): Jostein Gaarder, translated by James Anderson  Title:       Maya  ISBN:  1 861591 83 7  Publisher/place: Phoenix House, UK  This Edition: first British edition  Year of Publication: 2000  First Published: 1999 (H. Aschehoug and Co, Norway)  Binding: hardcover Dustjacket: yes Number of pages:  310  Weight: 626g  Condition:   Excellent   

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Leon-Portilla explores the Maya Indians' remarkable concepts of time. At the book's first appearance Evon Z. Vogt, Curator of Middle American Ethnology in Harvard University, predicted that it would become "a classic in anthropology," a prediction borne out by the continuing critical attention given to it by leading scholars. Like no other people in history, the ancient Maya were obsessed by the study of time. Their sages framed its cycles with tireless exactitude. Yet their preoccupation with time was not limited to calendrics; it was a central trait in their evolving culture. In this absorbing work Leon-Portilla probes the question, What did time really mean for the ancient Maya in terms of their mythology, religious thought, worldview, and everyday life? In his analysis of key Maya texts and computations, he reveals one of the most elaborate attempts of the human mind to penetrate the secrets of existence. Features Summary In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Leon-Portilla explores the Maya Indians' remarkable concepts of time... Author Miguel Leon Portilla (Author), C. Boiles (Translator), F. Horcasitas (Translator) Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Release date 19900901 Pages 256 ISBN 0-8061-2308-7 ISBN 13 978-0-8061-2308-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From making the royal bed... To carrying the royal heir! It's the day of the royal wedding, and everyone who's anyone is in attendance-except the bride! Refusing to let being jilted disrupt his kingdom, duty-bound, cold-hearted Sheikh Zufar commands timid maid Niesha be his stand-in Queen. Their marriage is coolly convenient, but behind closed doors their chemistry burns fiercely... And Niesha's shock pregnancy will test Zufar's iron control more than he could ever have imagined! Features Summary From making the royal bed... To carrying the royal heir! Author Maya Blake Publisher Mills And Boon Release date 20180823 Pages 192 ISBN 0-263-93477-2 ISBN 13 978-0-263-93477-9

 Wish You Happy Forever: What China's Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains by Jenny Bowen. There is writing in the inside of the book. Picture of it listed.     In the summer of 1998, Jenny Bowen looked out her kitchen window onto her garden, and her life changed forever. Her 3-year-old daughter Maya, whom she and her husband adopted months earlier from an orphanage in China, had transformed from a frightened, sickly little girl to a joyous being thriving in an environment where she knew she was loved. Watching her daughter play, Jenny was overcome with the desire to help the orphaned girls she couldn’t bring home. And that’s when Half the Sky was born. Wish You Happy Forever tells the story of China’s momentous progress in its treatment of orphaned and abandoned children. When Jenny began Half the Sky in 1998, determined to bring a caring adult into the life of every orphaned child, it seemed impossible that China would allow a foreigner to work inside government orphanages, let alone try to bring change. But gradually, after witnessing Half the Sky’s quiet perseverance and miraculous success, the Chinese government now not only trusts, but partners with Half the Sky to make life better for the children in its care.    

Thrill Me by Susan Mallery (Audiobook) Title: Thrill Me Author: Susan Mallery Narrator: Tanya Eby Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genre: Fiction - Romance - Contemporary Type: Audiobook Delivery method: Please refer to "Shipping & Payment" Description: Meet the Mitchell brothers of Fool's Gold, California-five gorgeous men who've left a trail of broken hearts in their wake.ﾅMaya Farlow learned the hard way to depend only on herself, so when she fell too deeply for the bad-boy charms of Del Mitchell, she did the only thing she could-she ran. Stunned, Del left Fool's Gold to make his name and fortune in extreme sports.Now ten years later, Maya's been hired to promote her hometown's new slogan, The Destination for Romance. The celebrity spokesman is none other than Del, the man she dumped but never forgot. Awkward!Although Del's not the type to hold a grudge, he's determined to avoid falling a second time for the woman who broke his heart. He's a daredevil, not an idiot. Trouble is, in all his adventures he never found a rush as exhilarating as Maya's kiss. Maybe risking his heart will prove to be the biggest thrill of all.ﾅ

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Ivy and Bean meets Aliens in my Pocket in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life. The best thing EVER is happening in Frankie Sparks's third grade class: They are getting a class pet! Their teacher, Miss Cupid, tells them they will vote on their pet, but it has to meet some "parameters." Their pet must: 1. Fit in aquarium. 2. Cost less than $50. 3. Be easily portable. 4. Be able to be left alone for the weekend. Frankie thinks that a rat--just like the rats in her beloved Aunt Gina's lab--would be the perfect fit. But her best friend, Maya, doesn't think a rat would be great at all. They are kind of gross and not as cool as a hermit crab, which is Maya's top choice. Using her special workshop, can Frankie find a way to convince her teacher and her best friend that Team Rat is the way to go? Features Summary Frankie Sparks, the self-proclaimed "best inventor in the third grade," does research and creates a tool to try to persuade her classmates that a rat would make the best class pet. Author Megan Frazer Blakemore (Author), Nadja Sarell (Illustrator) Publisher Aladdin Release date 20190618 Pages 144 ISBN 1-5344-3043-1 ISBN 13 978-1-5344-3043-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "Bejerano crosses boundaries as a matter of fact, giving voice to the first female Job (perhaps not only in Hebrew, but the world over) as if this were the most natural expressive venue for a single mother in Tel Aviv of the 1990s."--Professor Yael Feldman, New York University Maya Bejerano was born in Israel in 1949. She has published ten volumes of poetry in Israel, including her collected poems, "Frequencies "(2005). "The Hymns of Job and Other Poems" marks her first full-length American edition. Translator Tsipi Keller was born in Prague, raised in Israel, and has been living in the United States since 1974. Features Summary The first full-length English translation of leading Israeli poet Maya Bejerano's versatile, original poetry. Author Maya Bejerano (Author), Tsipi Keller (Translator) Publisher B O a Editions, Limited Release date 20081120 Pages 120 ISBN 1-934414-17-4 ISBN 13 978-1-934414-17-0

Buy Within The Heart of Pilanesberg A Stoy with photos of Pilanesberg`s citizens 1856 - 1967 Maya Ruyter for R495.00

The Night Raiders came without warning. They killed many and took others away. Hari's sister Maya was one of those taken and now Hari vows to find her. But Hari has more than The Night Raiders to fear. Is there a brighter future waiting out there for Hari and Maya - somewhere beyond the deadly mountains? This book is part of the Breakouts series. It is perfect for readers who have gained a bit more confidence in reading and who are after a more challenging read, but who aren't yet ready for longer, more demanding reads. Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Remarkable Golf Courses encompasses the extremes of the sport from the highest golf course in La Paz, Bolivia, to the lowest, in Death Valley, USA; from the most northerly in the Arctic Circle to the most southerly in Tierra del Fuego. The many quirks of the golfing world are covered, such as the 18 th green the other side of the River Lea which is serviced by an electric ferry, or the LA golf course that has its own funicular railway, or the floating golf hole in Idaho, where it s not just the pin position that s changed every day, it s the distance from the shore! Golf courses that feature neolithic standing stones (Scotland), Roman roads (England), and ruined medieval castles (Wales) take their place alongside the old temples of Delhi or a UNESCO World Heritage bridge that is used to link the 9th and 10th at Angkor Wat. There are the beloved classic courses of St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Royal St. George and Westward Ho!. There are spectacular golf courses hewn out of the Nevada and Arizona desert, green oases in a cactus-strewn, rocky landscape, along with Hawaiian courses fringed by barren black lava flows. But nothing can beat the thrill in Guatemala of lining up your drive on an active volcano at the Fuego Maya course. In comparison there are the traditional wind-blown Scottish links, such as the Machrie Hotel on the island of Islay which has the most blind greens on any course, or the remote Isle of Barra where greens are only accessible via a kissing gate. Fancy swapping countries mid-round? You can at the Llanmymynech club in Wales. At the fourth hole golfers tee off in Wales and putt out on the green in England. Remarkable Golf Courses brings together some astonishing stories with some extraordinary photography. Features Summary Remarkable Golf Courses features stunning photography of the world's most astonishing places to play golf along with the stories of how they came to host the auld game. Author Iain Spragg Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20171115 Pages 224 ISBN 1-911595-04-0 ISBN 13 978-1-911595-04-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Art and entertainment constitute America's second-largest export. Host Americans -- 96%, to be exact -- are somehow involved in the arts, whether as audience participants, hobbyists, or via broadcast, recording, video, or the Internet. The contribution of the arts to the U.S. economy is stunning: the non-profit arts industry alone contributes more than $857 billion per year, and America's fine and performing arts enjoy world-class status. Despite its size, quality, and economic impact, the arts community is not articulate about how they serve public interests, and few citizens have an appreciation of the myriad public policies that affect American arts and culture. The contributors to this volume argue that U.S. policy can -- and should -- support the arts and that the arts, in turn, serve a broad rather than an elite public. Indeed, increased support for the arts and culture equals good economic and trade policy; it also enhances the quality of life and of community, and helps sustain the creativity of American artists and organizations. By encouraging policymakers to systematically start investigating the crucial role and importance of all the arts in the United States. The Public Life of the Arts in America moves the field forward with fresh ideas, new concepts, and important new data. Features Summary Despite its size and its economic impact, the US arts community is not articulate about how it serves the public interest. This book encourages policy makers to investigate the crucial importance of the arts in the US... Author Joni Maya Cherbo (Editor), Margaret Jane Wyszomirski (Editor) Publisher Rutgers University Press Release date 20000430 Pages 288 ISBN 0-8135-2768-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8135-2768-0

Softcover. English. South African Literary Journal NPC. Winter 2017. 92pp. New. Book No: 466065 In this issue: An Interview with Fred Khumalo by Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese Poetry Sidney Clouts, Poetry is death cast out Kelwyn Sole, In the web Shubnum Khan, Turning back: eight moments Joan Hambidge, Skering en inslag / Federico fellini Stan Galloway, Agulhas, No desertion, Leaded glass Shirley Marais, The soft green silver of the fish across her brow / The psychopath as guest / Advice for long-term relationships Athol Williams, Breakfast with the president / Mother¿s routine Megan Ross, Fishing for sharks at midnight / Second sight Attila Jósef translated by Iván Kovács, Golden ears of wheat / The brave / It is not I who am shouting Emma Paulet, Film/Fight club / Wilderness Hendrik J. Botha, Net tussen ons / Voor die reën Rizwan Ahktar, Promenade William Harding, The cat is mad Cecily Camera, Framed woman / OK, was it? Charl J. F. Cilliers, Darkness comes suddenly / To all things passing Chrisopher Kudyahakudadirwe, A love poem for Harare Gail Dendy, It is good Prose David Medalie, The Secret Knows Nadia Kamies, The Making of Martha Carol Leff, Shades of Indigo Michael Wessels, A Walk Through Ladakh Artwork Nina Torr, White Whale / Safekeeping / Ewewig / How did I get here? To purchase this issue (R120), click the button below: Shipping Address * Line 1 Line 2 * City * Province * Country * Postal Code Pay Now New Contrast 177 Cover NEW CONTRAST 177 - AUTUMN 2017! In this issue: Poetry Ruth Miller, Mantis Cornelia Rohde, The Struggle / A nest in the sky Maya Wegerif, Bluegum trees / Who are these women? Lindi-Ann Hewitt-Coleman, contemplating confession / rapture / speaking here Fourie Botha, Cow¿s Skull with Calico Roses / Born-again / Krappegesang Peter Merrington, Bauermalerei Christine Coates, A moment at the bus stop / Early New Year C J (Jonty) Driver, Seasonal variations on a double theme Adré Marshall, Boy on a beach / Stick¿em! Heidi Henning, Memory Matthew James Friday, Damn Defoe Sihle Ntuli, in labour Lana Bella, Returnable verge of beginning David Copeland, Pastoral Tariro Ndoro, Hollering Louella Sullivan, For Kohan Len Verwey, survivors / in shambles the estate Anette Snyckers, Verdwaald Vangile Gantsho, an old woman whispers / the first time i sleep over Prose Jana Du Plessis, South African Women Sanelisiwe Nyaba, The Cancer Pravasan Pillay, The Fence Jo-Ann Bekker, Separate Schedules Iqraa Daniels, Sabbir Eugenie Freed, Stone Children Artwork David Griessel, Sir Kenneth Sharpton / The Mad Chasseur David Griessel, Hedgemoth with Candle / The Aloe Gods

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The Crypto-Capers are off on another adventure, but this time it is because of their adversary, the Panther. The Legend of the Golden Monkey leads the Crypto-Capers to the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, a once flourishing Mayan city where secrets abound. Sent to the Riviera Maya on the request of a friend, the Crypto-Capers find themselves on a treasure hunt in Chichen Itza's archeological park. Upon realizing the Panther's involvement, the Crypto-Capers immediately agree to find ways to sabotage his efforts of finding the treasure first. But they find more questions than answers, and more clues. Are they being led astray? The Crypto-Capers must believe in themselves and have faith in their new friends to help them find the treasure room and finally bring closure to an archeologist whose history is tied to the Golden Monkey. Join the Crypto-Capers on their new adventure by solving the cryptograms and participating in the various activities. Good luck Features Summary The Crypto-Capers are off on another adventure, but this time it is because of their adversary, the Panther. The Legend of the Golden Monkey leads the Crypto-Capers to the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza... Author Renee Hand Publisher North Star Press of St. Cloud Release date 20090501 Pages 153 ISBN 0-87839-330-7 ISBN 13 978-0-87839-330-5

Women of Our Time: 75 Portraits of Remarkable Women by Frederick S. Voss, Cokie Roberts, 2007 Paperback, 192 pages Published March 1st 2007 by Merrell Publishers This new compact edition of a bestselling title is a glorious celebration of seventy-five of the most creative, controversial, witty, brave and inspirational women of the twentieth century. Revealing portraits, by an array of distinguished photographers, show women who have reached the summit of achievement in politics, business, art, sport, the performing arts and science - women such as Billie Holiday, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Martha Graham, Maya Lin and Gloria Steinem. The photographs are accompanied by brief biographies that highlight the distinctive contributions of these women and describe how they were viewed by their contemporaries. A new compact edition of a bestselling title, featuring seventy-five stunning portraits and engaging biographies of women who have helped to define the modern age Includes rarely seen photographs of Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Graham, Joan Baez and many others

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Set fifteen years after the seismic events of Brilliance of the Moon, The Harsh Cry of the Heron is an elegaic and bittersweet successor to the bestselling series by Lian Hearn, Tales of the Otori. 'Their realm is held in balance by their union...Break that union and the Three Countries will fall apart.' Otori Takeo and Kaede have ruled the Three Countries peacefully for over sixteen years, following the events laid out in the epic Tales of the Otori. They have three daughters: Shigeko, fifteen years old and heir to the Otori, and Maya and Miki, thirteen-year-old twins who have inherited the supernatural skills of their father. Kaede knows nothing of the prophecy that Takeo will die at the hands of his son and longs to give him a male child. Nor does she know of the boy he fathered sixteen years ago - a boy whose heart is filled with hatred and whose skills as a Ghostmaster give him the power to incite the dead. Takeo is determined that clan conflicts will never again ravage the Three Countries, but warriors are born to fight: the warlord Arai Zenko has deadly ambitions, the Emperor himself has challenged Takeo's rule and, despite a delicate truce between the deadly Tribe and the Otori, revenge still eats at the heart of renegade leader Kikuta Akio...Against these gathering threats Takeo draws strength from his love for Kaede, but even this is not beyond the reach of their enemies... Features Summary Set fifteen years after the seismic events of Brilliance of the Moon, The Harsh Cry of the Heron is an elegaic and bittersweet successor to the bestselling series by Lian Hearn... Author Lian Hearn Publisher Picador Release date 20170325 Pages 640 ISBN 1-5098-3779-5 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-3779-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Artist and graphic designer Andy Tuohy turns his hand to the world of modern literature in this new instalment of the A-Z series. Rendered in his distinctive style, this new book features portraits of 52 key modern writers significant for their contribution to literature, with a whole host of names from across the world including Simone de Beauvoir, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kazuo Ishiguro, Doris Lessing, Salman Rushdie and Vladimir Nabokov. Best-selling author Caroline Taggart provides a crib sheet of everything you need to know about each author: why they are important in the field of literature, a list of their must-read books, and a surprising fact or two about them. Alongside Andy's portraits, the book features additional imagery, including book covers and author photographs. A fun, easy guide to some of the best writers of modern times, this is a great gift for anyone who wants to broaden their literary horizons. Features Summary A uniquely visual, fun introduction to 52 of the greatest writers of the modern age, from A (Maya Angelou, Chinua Achebe, Margaret Atwood) to Z (Stefan Zweig) via Samuel Beckett... Author Caroline Taggart (Author), Andy Tuohy (Illustrator) Publisher Cassell Illustrated Release date 20170309 Pages 224 ISBN 1-84403-913-7 ISBN 13 978-1-84403-913-5