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What is it REALLY like to live in Africa? Scenes of daily life in the village of Sayaga, a small farming village in southwest Burkina Faso. Filmed in 2002 by Christopher D. Roy, Professor of African art at the University of Iowa, the DVD includes scenes of food preparation, building a house, children in school, spinning thread, weaving, making pottery, forging iron, mask performances, a traditional funeral, sand divination, balafon music, and much more. To provide a balanced view of life in Africa I have included scenes of city life in Accra, Ghana as part of the introduction. Professor Roy has taught African art history at the University of Iowa for thirty years, and he has been doing research in Burkina Faso for thi… More >>
A Day in the Life of a Village in Africa
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A Day in the Life of a Village in Africa
The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient RevealedThe Joys of Inner Harmony FoundThe Path to Enlightenment Illuminated
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- ISBN13: 9781585425839
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The perfect book for readers who are interested in Taoism and want a little daily inspiration. The Tao of Daily Life combines ancient Eastern wisdom with practical application-perfect for busy Western readers! Derek Lin, Taoist master and expert in Eastern philosophy, brings his deep knowledge of this time-honored Chinese spiritual thought system into the twenty-first century. “There is one simple reason for the Tao to have survived through the ages intact: it works,” writes Lin. “The principles of the Tao are extremely effective when applied to life. The philosophy as a whole is nothing less than a practical, useful guide to living life in a way that is smooth, peaceful, and full of energy.” Using the power… More >>
The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient RevealedThe Joys of Inner Harmony FoundThe Path to Enlightenment Illuminated
Wine Merchants from an Album of Scenes of Daily Life, Late 19th Century Artists Giclee Poster Print by Ahn Chung-shik, 24×32
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- Giclee Print Title: Wine Merchants from an Album of Scenes of Daily Life, Late 19th Century
- Artist: Ahn Chung-shik
- Size: 24 x 32 inches
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Wine Merchants from an Album of Scenes of Daily Life, Late 19th Century is a limited edition fine art giclee print, which uses a specialized printer to deliver a fine stream of ink onto archival paper. It results in museum-quality art of incredibly vivid color, depth and resolution that captures the essence of the artist’s intent. You’re sure to find that perfect piece to matches your style and buget from this collection of fine art prints…. More >>
Wine Merchants from an Album of Scenes of Daily Life, Late 19th Century Artists Giclee Poster Print by Ahn Chung-shik, 24×32
Daily Life in the Roman City: Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia
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Although most Romans lived outside urban centers, the core of Roman civilization lay in its cities. Throughout the empire these cities–modeled as they were after Rome–were strikingly alike. In Gregory Aldrete’s exhaustive account, readers can peer into the inner workings of daily life in ancient Rome and examine the history, infrastructure, government, and economy of Rome, its emperors, and its inhabitants–their life and death, dangers and pleasures, entertainment, and religion. Aldrete also shows how Roman cities differed. To accomplish this comparison, in addition to Rome, he explores Ostia, an industrial port town, and Pompeii, the doomed playground of the rich. Daily Life in the Roman City includ… More >>
Daily Life in the Roman City: Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia
Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
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- ISBN13: 9780140562125
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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In 1853, the Larkin family loaded their covered wagon and headed west on the Oregon trail in search of a new life. How did they do it? What did they eat? How did they dress? How did they survive sickness or attacks from cattle thieves? Drawing on diaries and letters, and illustrated with photos of actual objects from the past, Daily Life in a Covered Wagon explores what life was really like on the wagon train. Full-color illustrations, b&w photos…. More >>
Daily Life in a Covered Wagon
Love Stuff Bath Salt Berries & Cream – Make bath time an escape from the stress of daily life, 3 oz,
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- Features: Scented
- For Body Part: Body
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Scented bath salts by Love Stuff, Berries & Cream aroma. Pamper yourself with these scented sea salts, with a berries & cream aroma. Convenient 4.5 oz. / 128g container…. More >>
Love Stuff Bath Salt Berries & Cream – Make bath time an escape from the stress of daily life, 3 oz,
Scenes from the Daily Life of a Courtesan, c.1880 Giclee Poster Print, 18×24
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- Giclee Print Title: Scenes from the Daily Life of a Courtesan, c.1880
- Size: 18 x 24 inches
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Scenes from the Daily Life of a Courtesan, c.1880 is a limited edition fine art giclee print, which uses a specialized printer to deliver a fine stream of ink onto archival paper. It results in museum-quality art of incredibly vivid color, depth and resolution that captures the essence of the artist’s intent. You’re sure to find that perfect piece to matches your style and buget from this collection of fine art prints…. More >>
Scenes from the Daily Life of a Courtesan, c.1880 Giclee Poster Print, 18×24
Pioneer Life – Quick Tips to the History of Daily Life
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- Educational Video
- Great introduction to the Pioneer Life
- Shows what it was like to be a pioneer on the Oregon Trail
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Pioneer Life is a quick tip video that provides a snapshot introduction into the topics related to the History of Daily Life. Topics include: Louisiana Purchase, Oregon Trail, Covered Wagons, Diseases, Meals, Settlements, Gold Rush, Homestead Act, and more. Six minutes in length. Licensed for use in classrooms…. More >>
Pioneer Life – Quick Tips to the History of Daily Life
Cottonseed: It’s Part Of Your Daily Life
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Watch Cottonseed: It’s Part Of Your Daily Life and enjoy an informative and entertaining video overview about cottonseed and it’s role in daily living…. More >>
Cottonseed: It’s Part Of Your Daily Life
Native American Indians: Plains – Quick Tips to the History of Daily Life
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- Educational Video
- Great introduction to life as a Native American Indian on the Plains
- Shows what it was like to live as a Native American on the Plains
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Native American Indians: Plains is a quick tip video that provides a snapshot introduction into the topics related to the History of Daily Life. Topics include: Rivers, Hunting Bands, Buffalo, Housing, Rituals and Ceremonies, Childhood, Education, Vision Quests, Horses, and more. Six minutes in length. Licensed for use in classrooms…. More >>
Native American Indians: Plains – Quick Tips to the History of Daily Life