Animal courtship is a process that results in two mature members of a species becoming a couple, usually with the intent to mate and produce offspring. Different species of bugs, birds, fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals have their unique sets of courtship rules and rituals. In "Animal Courtship", learn how various species attract mates, including those that sing, dance, glow, or even attack.
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Other | 19 May 2008
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Until now, a comprehensive book on Chinese mahjong for English-speaking
readers did not exist.
Finally, The Book of Mahjong meets that
long-sought need, as author Amy Lo, in consultation with many master
players of different forms of mahjong, offers the most complete mahjong
guide ever.
It includes:
* Over 160 full-color instructive photographs
* Instruction on authentic Chinese mahjong, as well as the Cantonese, Shanghai, and 12-tile versions of the game
* An explanation of rituals and rules only the most experienced players know
* A mahjong guide for all skill levels, from beginners to pros
This great book explores the similarities and differences of over two hundred different cultures, explains how geographic borders define and separate nations, and describes cultural variations in foods, rituals, pastimes, and philosophies.
Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland--outlining along the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world.
Added by: Natalis | Karma: 180.04 | Fiction literature | 3 September 2007
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Roman Mythology
The Roman mythology we know today evolved over hundreds of years. Myths about the earliest Roman deities are different from most traditional myths that explain the actions of gods and goddesses or try to make sense of unexplainable events in nature. Roman myths give reasons for the rituals, ceremonies, and festivals held in honor of specific deities who represented important functions in daily life. The rituals, however, came first — then myths were created to go with the deities being honored.
This great book explores the similarities and differences of over two hundred different cultures, explains how geographic borders define and separate nations, and describes cultural variations in foods, rituals, pastimes, and philosophies.
