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Excerpt: Product DescriptionThis book is an account of the author’s personal journey through Peru and an introduction to the secret teachings and ancient traditions of the Incas. It explains the steps that are needed to incorporate a new spiritual practice into your life. It will teach you to embrace a new tradition by making a commitment to re-examine your personal values and goals. You’ll find valuable information about initiation, tool gathering, choosing a totem, shamanic work, astral viewing, power rituals, recapitulation, ayahuasca use, and the drawing of natural energies. A guide for both beginners and knowledgeable practitioners this is…
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Secrets of the Ancient Incas: A Modern Approach to Ancient Ritual and Practice
June 10th, 2010The Incas: A Novel
June 4th, 2010
Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas
June 3rd, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Product DescriptionSituated high in the Peruvian Andes, the fifteenth-century Inca palace complex at Machu Picchu is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in the world. In this beautifully illustrated book, leading American and Peruvian scholars provide an unprecedented overview of the site, its place within the Inca empire, the mysteries surrounding its establishment and abandonment, and the discoveries made there since the excavations by archaeologist Hiram Bingham III in the early twentieth century.Drawing upon the most recent scientific findings, the authors vividly describe the royal estate in the cloud forest where the Inca emperor and his guests went to…
Incas: Lords of Gold and Glory
June 2nd, 2010Mayas * Aztecs * Incas: All-in-One Resource With Background Information, Map Activities, Simulations and Games, and a Read-Aloud Play to Support Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Social Studies
May 31st, 2010
- ISBN13: 9780439539944
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Ancient America comes to life as students explore the Yucatan, meet Montezuma, visit Machu Picchu, and more. Students will find themselves immersed in these ancient cultures writing Mayan glyphs, creating ancient ballgame trading cards, designing clothing catalogues, and learning about the Aztec religion. Active learning strategies make history accessible to all learners.
The Incas: New Perpectives
May 24th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: ISBN13: 9780393333015Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionA revealing portrait of the ancient Andean empire from its earliest development to its final capitulation to Pizarro. Defying many of the supposed rules of civilization building and lacking the advantages of a written language, hard metals, the wheel, or draft animals, the Incas forged one of the greatest imperial states in history. In recent years, researchers have employed new tools to get to the heart of…
The Incas: People of the Sun
May 23rd, 2010
- ISBN13: 9780810928947
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
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A narrative history of the great Inca Empire of Peru describes the daily life, innovative agricultural techniques, architectural wonders, metalworking skills, and religious practices of the Incas, as well as the devastating impact of European colonization. Original. The Incas: People of the Sun
Monuments of the Incas
May 22nd, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Product DescriptionA rich contribution to the understanding of Inca archaeology and architecture and an invaluable guide for visitors to Peru. The stone monuments of the Incas, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes, are among the most magnificent structures in the world. Originally published in 1982, Monuments of the Incas is the most comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac. This…
History of the Incas
May 21st, 2010
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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Indians of South America; Incas; Peru; Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen. Manuscript. Cod. ms. hist. 809; History / Native American; History / Latin America / South America; History / Americas; History / Expeditions History of the Incas
In Search of History – Lost City of the Incas
May 20th, 2010Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: DescriptionThe spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. But while the walls and chambers have been extensively studied in the years since, the purpose of this ancient site remains unclear. Go to the top of the world to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic place. See incredible footage of the earliest expeditions to Machu Picchu, and meet the men and women who have dedicated their lives to unearthing its secrets. Wander through the incredible…
