..". it presents some of the most important folklore studies to appear in Nordic] countries in the past thirty years." The Scandinavian-American Bulletin
..". will... be of interest to folklorists in general. The selected essays... deal with issues that any folklorist who wishes to be up-to-date must consider.... A valuable addition to folklore studies... " Choice
Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. The articles in this collection not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly...
..". it presents some of the most important folklore studies to appear in Nordic] countries in the past thirty years." The Scandinavian-American B...
The Furniture from Tumulus MM, The Gordion Wooden Objects, volume 1, is a study of the furniture from the largest tomb at Gordion, Turkey, excavated in 1957 by the University of Pennsylvania Museum. The tomb dates to the eighth century BC and is thought to be the burial of the great Phrygian king Midas or his father. The objects, initially misunderstood, are now identified as nine tables, two serving stands, two stools, a chair, and an open log coffin. Three pieces are ornately carved and inlaid with religious symbols and complex geometric motifs. The wooden objects from Gordion are...
The Furniture from Tumulus MM, The Gordion Wooden Objects, volume 1, is a study of the furniture from the largest tomb at Gordion, Turkey, exca...
This book has been written by 17 educated, experienced members of the Saratoga, California Retirement Community. Recorded here are personal episodes from the past, true stories. These recount the wave of human life from humor to trajedy, telling tales of peacetime and war in the Armed Services, medical missionary work around the world, an encounter with Willie Sutton, the bank robber, desegregation in southern schools, travel abroad, a salt mine trap, modeling in Manhattan and growing up in Brooklyn, coping with childhood polio, attending a unique private school, as well as the adoption and...
This book has been written by 17 educated, experienced members of the Saratoga, California Retirement Community. Recorded here are personal episodes f...
In today's modern world of science and technology there has come to be a serious rift between the world's traditional religions and the body of knowledge that has come about through structured observation and the scientific method. Examples abound, including the current debate about creationism vs. evolution, stem cell research, abortion, gay marriage, and many others. The stem cell controversy is especially interesting because the established religions are often against this research. Stem cells are considered the realm of God. At the same time, the people who are afflicted with serious...
In today's modern world of science and technology there has come to be a serious rift between the world's traditional religions and the body of knowle...
