Berossos and Manetho begins with a general introduction to the cultural history of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. It then presents a translation of the only known native narratives, written in Greek, of the histories of these two civilizations. The priest Berossos chronicled the past of ancient Babylon from the mythical creation of the world down to Alexander the Great's conquest in the fourth century b.c.e. For Egypt, the scribe Manetho's list of rulers from the reigns of the gods down to Alexander's conquest remains the basis for the dynastic arrangement of the pharaohs that is still used today. Berossos and Manetho offers particular emphasis on and discussion of the languages and scripts used to preserve the glorious past of these lands. Each author receives his own special introduction, which describes his life, the sources of his History, the nature and content of his writings, and his goals and accomplishments. There follows a translation of all the surviving ancient information about each author, and of all that can be recovered of his writings. For the first time, Berossos and Manetho--priests and contemporaries who write just when their lands had been pushed into Hellenization--have been translated in one volume. This volume will appeal to all people interested in ancient Israel, Greek history, and ancient history in general. Gerald P. Verbrugghe is Associate Professor of History, Rutgers University. John M. Wickersham is Professor of Classics and Classics Department Chairperson, Ursinus College.

Berossos and Manetho, Introduced and Translated: Native Traditions in Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

History

Wickersham, John

Verbrugghe, Gerald

Americas

University of Michigan Press

Set amid the grandeur of the high Colorado Rockies and the gentle beauty of the Front Range, Morning Is Always Nigh describes a remarkable year of improbable adventures in the life of Danny Gray and his two older siblings, Mary and John. As the Gray kids come of age they save a trout named Fred, go jeeping in the mountains, explore ghost towns, hunt a cougar, fly fish for wild trout, encounter the mysterious ‘Strange Critter,’ rescue a soon-to-be mother in labor during a blizzard, and mostly live with abandon. Through their experiences – some harebrained, some harrowing, some touching, and all instructive – Danny comes to see that he has a role in the great majestic dance that is life. "In Morning Is Always Nigh, John Wickersham has described a childhood full of beauty and wonder where common experiences are elevated to adventures, and the mundane becomes an opportunity for learning and growth. There is such a sweetness about the story and its characters, and Wickersham's love of the land is evident on every page. The writing is erudite yet accessible, nostalgic without being over-sentimental, accurate and engaging. It is the work of someone who knows and loves the West, and is a marvelous read for anyone who enjoys tracking a boy's journey from childish curiosity to wisdom." Richard Opper, Director, Montana Department of Health and Human services. “As a philosopher, naturalist, photographer, and now a novelist, John Wickersham is unmatched in his ability to communicate the luminous, sacramental nature of the world. This talent is on display in Morning Is Always Nigh, a true delight.” G. Tracy Mehan, III, former Assistant Administrator for Water, US EPA. Morning Is Always Nigh is a lyrical evocation of a free-range childhood in 1950’s Colorado as experienced by the Gray kids, Danny, Mary, and John. The Colorado mountains, with their wildlife and abandoned mining camps, are as much characters as the three kids and their parents, providing moments of transcendent beauty and hair-raising danger in equal measure. This should find a place on the bookshelf alongside Norman Mclean’s A River Runs Through It and Annie Dillard’s An American Childhood. David Murray, Senior Writer, Waterways Journal.

Morning Is Always Nigh: A Colorado Boyhood

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Dark Canyon Press

The David & Charles Manual of Roofing

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Home Improvement & Design

David&Charles

Motorcaravan Manual: Choosing, using and maintaining your motorcaravan

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Haynes Publishing Group

Thucydides: The Artful Reporter

Biographies & Memoirs

Hunter, Virginia

Historical

Edgar Kent

Set amid the grandeur of the high Colorado Rockies and the gentle beauty of the Front Range, Morning Is Always Nigh describes a remarkable year of improbable adventures in the life of Danny Gray and his two older siblings, Mary and John. As the Gray kids come of age they save a trout named Fred, go jeeping in the mountains, explore ghost towns, hunt a cougar, fly fish for wild trout, encounter the mysterious ‘Strange Critter,’ rescue a soon-to-be mother in labor during a blizzard, and mostly live with abandon. Through their experiences – some harebrained, some harrowing, some touching, and all instructive – Danny comes to see that he has a role in the great majestic dance that is life.

Morning is Always Nigh: A Colorado Boyhood

Literary

Wooden Pants Publishing

One way to become the proud owner of a motorcaravan or camper van is to design and build it yourself. Not only can you create a distinctive holiday home, but you can also control the cost. Whether you want to fit out a van, renovate a camper, revive an old model or build one from scratch, this manual will show you how. It gives hands-on explanations about electrical systems, water supplies, storage ideas and saving weight when working with wood. All is revealed in this practical book.

Build Your Own Motocaravan

Haynes Publishing, UK

More than 600,000 people in the UK own a touring caravan. This book shows caravaners how to repair and refurbish their vehicles, with illustrations and text used to describe maintenance tasks and repair work, along with presenting ideas for improving equipment and comfort. Contents include adapting a vehicle for towing, maintaining caravan chassis, running gear and brakes, repairing exterior bodywork, interior maintenance and improvements. Advice on how to enhance the facilities of the caravan, including installing and maintaining mains supply electricity, 12v electricity, fresh water supply, a waste water system as well as installing and servicing refrigerators, space heaters, water heaters, sink systems, ovens, grills and hobs is included as well as a useful list of contact addresses. Tips on buying a second-hand caravan and how to assess its age are also listed.

The Caravan Manual

Transportation

The Caravan Manual : A Guide to Servicing, Maintenance and Improvements

Haynes Manuals, Inc.

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