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2015. Hardcover. New. About The Book:- The primitive man lived according to his instincts, and interacted with Nature to ensure his own survival and the survival of his species. His fir… Meer...

2015. Hardcover. New. About The Book:- The primitive man lived according to his instincts, and interacted with Nature to ensure his own survival and the survival of his species. His first step towards what is called civilization gave mankind its first custom. As the steps quickened, the customs proliferated. How they originated, developed and matured through the various social contexts is the theme of this outstanding work. The CUSTOMS OF MANKIND is a complete book of origins. It tells in remarkable prose the fascinating story of our manners, customs, traditions, superstitions and folklore. Included in the picturesque descriptions are such highly developed custom as marriage, giftmaking, letter-writing, entertainment, table manners, games, dress, funeral, and soon. Helped with eye-catching illustrations and drawings, they reveal all the facets of the gift of customs which mankind acquired through a series of trial s and errors to run the well-ordered, pleasant society of today. A study of the great wealth of customs of the world is worthwhile for the students of history, anthropology, sociology, civilization and humanities in general. The lay reader will find absorbing and thrilling like a fast –moving novel. In all, a scholarly work on a fascinating subject which invites attention and sustains it after many readings. Contents chapter page i. Introductory - - - - - 1 the childhood of man-sources of information concerning primitive man -s- what is society?-the early thought stages-primitive ideas of creation-daily life of primitive man-fear and superstition-the age of dream interest-symbolism-magic in primitive life-the birth of faith-the fusion of magic and religion-the evolution of religion-our ancient heritage. Ii. Searching the sources • 67 the early civilizations. Iii. Origin and development of etiquette. 91. The first human relationship-caste and the creation of codes-the development of etiquette. Iv. The story of speech 121 man's first language-the discovery of voice-the growth of language-language in social life-language as conversation, v. Concerning introduction 149 the first introduction-the ceremony of changing names. Vi. Debutantes of yesterday 164 the girl in primitive life. Vii. A short history of courtship 176 the first kind of courtship-early betrothals-romance enters courtship-the engagement ring-hope chests and bridal showers-the period of the engagement courtship in young America. Viii. Marriage customs • - - - 203 the antiquity of human marriage-a contemplation of exogamy-the mother-in-law ""tabu""-love enters marriage-the development of modern marriage-wedding ring traditions-wedding customs and their origins. Ix. Gift-making 268 primitive reasons for gift-making-gifts in courtship and marriage-other kinds of gifts. Chapter page x. Correspondence, and the history of writing 286, the beginning of written records-the social invitation. Xi. Calling customs • 308 how calls originated. Xii. Hospitality and entertainment • 321 the corner stone of civilization-the Indian, pioneer of American hospitality-modem hospitality. The tale of table manners • 346 food and civilization-development of the culinary art-when man began to dine. Xlv. Holidays and their customs; how they originated • 389 the play days of humanity-new year's day-Lincoln’s birthday-valentine's day Washington’s birthday-st. Patrick's day-April fool's day-Easter-may day mother's. Day-arbour day-flag day independence day-labour day-Columbus day Halloween-e-armistice day-thanksgiving-Christmas-Christmas customs. Xv. The dance. • 468 life's dance-development of the social dance-etiquette of the ballroom-music and .musical instruments. Xvi. Dress' through the centuries • 500 the habit of dress-materials and accessories-the career of cosmetics. Xvii. Funeral customs • 559 fear of the dead. Xviii. Concerning children • 598 ""be fruitful and multiply."" xix. Popular superstitions • 625 .the birth of superstition-good-luck omens-bad luck omens-gem superstition-flower superstitions-some miscellaneous superstitions and origins-popular phrases. Xx. Survivals in games • 692 playing with life-the games of greece and rome-games with balls-games with cards. Authorities consulted • 727 index • 733 The Title 'The Customs of Mankind (In 2 Volumes) written/authored/edited by Lillian Eichler', published in the year 2015. The ISBN 9788121201452 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 733 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Vol:- 2 Vols. Set. 2 Vols. Set, 2015, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1994. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The Upanishads capture the quintessence of Indian spiritual wisdom unfolding deepest, highly perceptive reflections on human existence and how it is related to the mysterious cosmos. Authored by enlightened seers over the period of 1500-200 BC., the Upanishadic message is a magnificent vision that raises human consciousness to sublime heights. The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad is one of the ten major Upanishads. A dialectical narration that unabashedly stands up to the rational scrutiny of the modern mind, it is directed towards both the individual aspirant caught up in the dark morass of confusion and the philosophic thinker in search of rare pearls of wisdom from humanity`s treasury. Guru Nitya`s matchles commentary will enable the reader to discover the ancient seer`s timeles insights, to appreciate a fully-developed, integrated system of thought, and, most importantly, to learn to connect with what is real and enduring in his or her own essence. Schematically, the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad a brilliant discourse from the Yajur Veda is set out in three volumes, entitled: Madhu Kanda, Muni Kanda and Khila Kanda. In his planned three-volume thorough-going, meticulously analytical commentary. Guru Nitya distills the wisdom teaching of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, drawing on his intimate understanding of the human psyche, as well as both Eastern and Western philosophy, science, art and literature. Dwelling in turn on each of its 435 mantras, its poetic charm, myths, metaphors, images and symbols, Guru Nitya recreates and expands the Upanishadic vision of our own nature, human interaction, and the cosmos, and their relation to the unmoved essence of all. With highly useful appendices and a comprehensive index, the commentary will hold an enduring appeal for both scholars and discerning readers. Printed Pages: 1863., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 1994, Quarto US, 2016. Hardback. New. Discover your spirit animal and learn to communicate with the spiritual world by unlocking the psychic tools within you. Spirit animals provide guidance and wisdom, and can help you to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We all have one or more spirit guides - the key is to learn how to communicate with them. From meditation techniques to keeping a dream journal, The Key to Spirit Animals reveals different systems of communication and helps you choose the one that works best for you. Perfect for both beginner and intermediate readers, it provides an overview of all the common spirit animals, what they symbolize, and what your particular spirit animal tells you about yourself. Also included are interactive lessons and exercises that will help you discover and understand your personal guide.SKU: MM-42076320; EAN: 9781592337484, Quarto US, 2016, Penguin NZ, 2009. Abridged. Paperback. New. In waiata our forebears spoke their hearts - in grief and celebration.  For many hundreds of years this great oral tradition of song flourished in Aotearoa.  During the second half of the nineteenth century, in times of rapid change, Maori scholars recorded for the future the words of thousands of waiata.  Their manuscripts were preserved by Pakeha of foresight and commitment, and along with a vast body of other Maori writing they are now accessible in libraries throughout the country. Margaret Orbell has been working with these manuscripts for 25 years.  She has come to occupy a special place in Maori scholarship, having brought to light and translated many ancient texts.  In this new anthology she places waiata of the nineteenth century in their social and political setting, conveying the poets' responses to their people's trauma. There is a fascinating richness of detail here about traditional Maori life, with insights into the lives of ordinary people as well as into tribal relations and the interaction of Maori and Pakeha.  Margaret also reveals the great skills of the composers - their use of imagery, rhythm and symbolism, and the profound knowledge they convey.  Her authoritative and illuminating commentaries will make this collections hugely interesting to a wide range of readers. SKU: MM-40023134; EAN: 9780143011965, Penguin NZ, 2009, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. New Delhi, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. New. 19 x 25 cm. The present volume is an outcome of the expert discussion on the theories of Brahmanism and Buddhism, in an International meet at Jnana-Pravaha. Philosophical and artistic interaction between the two have been brilliantly discussed with references to famous places as well as texts to unravel basic principles. Brahmanism and Buddhism adopted symbol and image worship almost simultaneously in the pre and early centuries of the Christian era. With the passage of time, the forms and plethora evolved and despite several distinctive features common elements between the two religions continue and fructified. The fact is revealed both at the philosophical and artistic levels. The present volume is the outcome of the well discussed theories by the experts, assembled in an International meet on the subject in the second week of February 2003 at Jnana-Pravaha, Varanasi, organized in the joint collaboration of Acharya Narendra Dev International Research Institute for Buddhist Studies, Lucknow. The book incorporates a good number of papers dealing with philosophical and artistic interaction between Brahmanism and Buddhism for more than a millennium years. The interaction was largely peaceful but there were certain phases in the Medieval period when clash also surfaced. It was most profound in the region of art and architecture, as a result of which some similarities as well as unique features between the two had emerged. All these aspects have been brilliantly discussed and specific references to famous places associated with Brahmanical and Buddhist arts in Asia as well as textual references to unravel basic iconographical principles have been adequately reflected in the present volume. The book besides being useful to scholars and students researching on ancient Indian art and architecture would appeal to general readers interested to know more about India’s glorious art traditions. Printed Pages: 244., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd. New Delhi, 2004, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2008. 2nd edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The book attempts to examine those occult sciences that deal with the birth- and name-related attributes of human beings, their bodily features and their style of writing for deeper insights into personality and fate - topics like astrology, numerology, palmistry, physiognomy, phrenology, moleosophy and graphology. In a simple language and with easy-to-understand examples and illustrations, Dr. Nandlal Vanvari reveals the way in which these sciences explain aspects of human character and mind by going beyond the environmental conditioning of man and his trait of reducing everything to automatic reflex. Keeping the modern scientific perspective in mind throughout, he delves into horoscopes and effects of the planets and constellations, the significance of numbers in numerology and their association with planets, the palm lines, significance of moles located in different parts of the body and so on. The work will be useful for those associated with the sciences of the mind as well as general readers interested in occult sciences. Contents:- Preface 1. Time-Space : Space-time Continuum, Time-Scales and Waves, You may know, Occult-Science Wave Chart, The Past, The Future and the Destiny 2. Astrology : Planetary-Interactions, Universe, Solar System, Zodiac, Horoscope, Planetary Aspects, Judging of Nativity, Directions, Transits, Dashas, Horary, Mundane 3. Numerology : Basic Numbers, Vibratory Numbers, Birth Numbers, Name Numbers, Capital Numbers, Job Numbers, Harmonious-day Numbers, Astro Numbers, Mystic-pyramid, Mystic-Circle 4. Palmistry : Major Lines, Minor Lines, Signs and Symbols, Loops, Mounts, Fingers, Thumb, Qualities Signified by Hand 5. Physiognomy : Face, Head, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Chin 6. Phrenology : Forty Sector of Head Explained 7. Moleosophy : Size, Shape, Colour and Location of Moles Interpreted 8. Graphology : Brain writing, Analysis, Baseline, Line-Spacing, Slant, Size, Angularity Pressure, Words Formation, Small Letters, End Strokes, Signature Printed Pages: 336., D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2008, New York U. S. A.: Grove Press. Very Good+ in Fair dust jacket. 1959. First American Edition. Hardcover. B001IN4OJG . Acidfree 1stEd thus perf-bound in blue over beige cloth w/ gilt titles on spine (corner sunned), unclipped Bruce Barton DJ has 3 closed tears under 1/2 inch & 2 one-inch chips along sunned spine; Intro, Biblio & Preface; no names, not marked-in, underscored, clearance or discard. Mails from NYC usually within 12 hours.; 1.4 x 8 x 5.4 Inches; 368 pages; "We ought to be able to arrange this sex thing as if we were going to the dentist.", April 22, 2006 By Mary Whipple (New England) - A book which has achieved more notoriety for its sex scenes (shocking in 1930, when the book was written) than for its character studies, Lady Chatterley's Lover focuses on the affair between Constance, the "sturdy" young wife of Clifford Chatterley, and the gamekeeper of the Chatterleys' estate in the remote midlands. Constance, who married Clifford a month before he left for World War I, has become his caretaker since his return from the war, paralyzed from the waist down and impotent. A writer who surrounds himself with intellectual friends, Clifford regards Connie as his hostess and caregiver and does not understand her abject yearning for some life of her own. The distance between Constance and Clifford increases when Mrs. Bolton, a widow from the village, becomes his devoted caretaker, and he becomes increasingly dependent upon her. In a remarkable scene, Clifford finally tells Connie that he'd like an heir, and he does not care whom she finds to be the father of "his" child. He believes, in fact, that he could treat her affair as if it were a trip to the dentist. Connie, yearning for an emotional closeness which she has never experienced before, soon becomes involved with Mellors, the estate's gamekeeper. Crude and anti-social, Mellors has an honesty and lack of pretension which Connie finds refreshing. Throughout the novel, Lawrence creates finely drawn characters whose interactions and gradual changes are explored microscopically. The growth of love between Connie and Mellors is complicated by the increasing self-centeredness of Clifford, whose outrage at rumors of their affair is motivated by Connie's choice of someone so far beneath her. To Clifford, the separation of the social classes is an integral and inevitable part of life. Devoted to achieving financial success even at the expense of his workers, the paralyzed Clifford is depicted as a symbol of unfeeling aristocracy and government. Mellors, by contrast, is vigorous and full of life, a strong man of character who obeys his instincts and stands up for what he believes. Dealing with themes of love, passion, respect, honor, and the need for understanding, Lady Chatterley's Lover is a complex, character-driven novel which, though dated, celebrates the driving passions which can make life worth living. The romantic scenes and language here are tame by modern standards, and the extreme behavior and willingness to flout convention by Connie and Mellors may be less realistic, psychologically, than what would make sense to a modern reader. Firmly rooted in the 1930's, the novel shows an insensitive Clifford adhering to outdated values, based on outdated economic structures, while Connie and Mellors, freed from these conventions, explore their inner natures and their humanity. n Mary Whipple ., Grove Press, 1959, Paperback. New. Reading is one of the most sophisticated demonstrations of human pattern recognition and symbolic processing skill. Skilled readers effortlessly comprehend written text at rates of at least 300 words per minute, despite the complex interactions between perceptual, cognitive and memory processes requ<