This volume, the first of three volumes describing the major facets of Ancient Egyptian Science, concentrates on the origin and development of hieroglyphic writing, the scribal profession, and quasi-learned institutions in ancient Egypt.

Challenging societal beliefs, this volume rethinks African and world history from an Afrocentric perspective.

Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism focuses on Akhenaten's preoccupation with worshipping the sun disc Aten, and the implications of this unique religion in foundationally shaping monotheism.

A history of the ancient world, from 6000 B.C. to 400 A.D.

A fascinating look at the artistically productive reign of Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt

This comparative religion book contains a startling perspective of the extraordinary history of the Egyptian religion and its profound influence upon the later Christian faith.

In 1250 B.C. the teenaged son of the Egyptian high priest sets off a series of harrowing events when he accidentally kills the sacred cat of Bubastes and, accompanied by his sister and two foreign slaves, embarks on a dangerous journey to ...

Tom's plan to become famous involves Huck Finn and his friend Jim in a cresade to the Holy Land by balloon ascension.

ÊIn those days there were many hermits living in the desert.

Three classic Hercule Poirot mysteries by the grand dame of the genre are reissued, repackaged, and revitalized. "What more can a mystery addict desire?"--"New York Times."