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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
King Djoser's Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara was a milestone in the development of monumental architecture. Learn how a traditional mastaba tomb was transformed into the famous Step Pyramid. Then travel the astonishing 37-acre complex, with its courtyards, chapels, palaces, temples, and underground tombs and galleries, highlighting their extraordinary architectural features and decor.
22) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 13,Abydos: The Religious Center of Osiris
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Abydos, the ancient center for the worship of Osiris, is your next stop. Learn about the importance of Osiris in Egyptian cosmology as you visit the vast site, highlighting the Commemorative Temple of Seti I, with its breathtaking painted reliefs and mysterious interior rooms; the dramatic Funerary Temple of Ramesses II; and the site of Um el Qu'ab, burial place of the earliest Egyptian kings.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
See ancient Egypt's memorial temples, the "Houses of a Million Years," and begin at the cult temple of Amenhotep III, the largest of its kind, with its majestic colossal statues of the king. Then encounter Hatshepsut, the famous woman who declared herself the pharaoh, and marvel at the phenomenal temple whose decoration portrayed her as male and elaborately legitimized her right to rule.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Delve further into the extraordinary treasures of Saqqara. First, explore the New Kingdom cemetery, containing mastaba tombs with unparalleled relief carvings. Then visit the Pyramid of King Teti and the spectacular tombs of his officials, Mereruka and Kagemni, with their exquisitely carved decoration. Finish with a visit to the Serapeum, the sacred burial ground of the Apis bulls.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Now visit what many consider to be the Old Kingdom's finest mastaba tombs. Begin at the 5th-Dynasty mastabas of Akhethotep and Ptahhotep II, father and son viziers, focusing on the magnificent painted reliefs of daily life. Continue with the elaborate mastaba of Ti, an important 5th-Dynasty official, taking account of the superlative artistry, symbolism, and detail of the painted reliefs.
26) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 24,Alexandria and the Lost City of Tanis
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Conclude your tour with a visit to Alexandria, the intellectual and cultural capital of the Hellenistic world. Reconstruct the great city of antiquity, highlighting its famous lighthouse, library, and magnificent Roman-era structures. Finally, tour the "lost city" of Tanis, and grasp how the fabulous tomb treasures found there rivaled those of the tomb of Tutankhamun.
27) The Great Tours: A Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt: Episode 5,The Great Sphinx and the Giza Plateau
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Explore the pyramid complex of Khafre and its remarkable necropolis. Then study the legendary Sphinx and its symbolism, as well as the Sphinx Temple and the richly adorned tomb of Queen Meresankh. Conclude with the pyramid complex of Menkaure and its innovative architecture, and the recently discovered Lost City of the Pyramid Builders.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the spiritual revolution of King Akhenaten, and the monuments that bear witness to it. Begin with a look back at an earlier necropolis that influenced Akhenaten, that of Beni Hasan, containing some of the most beautiful painted tombs in Egypt. Continue to the capital city of Amarna, the setting for Akhenaten's religious reformation that focused on the sole worship of the sun god Aten.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Look deeper into the history of Amarna, stopping first at the northern tombs, with their extraordinary wall decoration. Then visit the enigmatic Royal Tomb, with its numerous burial chambers. Walk Amarna's Royal Road to the Central City and view the buildings that served as a stage for Akhenaten's political and religious agenda. Finish at the Greco-Roman necropolis of Tuna el-Gebel.
Publisher
TN Marketing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
You can do a lot with a router table; from edge profiling to joinery. Thanks to the high rpm of a router motor, the cut quality is great, typically requiring very little sanding. This class will help you to get the most out of your router table, including safety tips, buying advice, maintenance suggestions and a variety of techniques for cutting dadoes, rabbets and more.
Publisher
TN Marketing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From cutting tight curves to large sweeping curves, thin stock to thick timbers, bandsaws can handle it all. Equipped with the right blade, and correctly set up, a bandsaw offers amazing versatility. This class will provide you with the information you need to get the most out of your bandsaw, use it safely, and make it a go-to tool in your shop.
Publisher
TN Marketing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Whether you’re rough cutting stock to size, taking it to its final dimensions, or doing the joinery required for your woodworking project, a table saw has you covered. This instructional video class provides you with must-have information for setting up and safely using your table saw.
33) All About Wood
Publisher
TN Marketing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Choose the right materials for your projects. In this class, learn about hardwood and softwood, domestic and imported woods, plywood, MDF, melamine and more. Get tips on where to buy quality materials and learn how lumber is milled and graded. See how to deal with defects and how to choose manmade materials and veneers. Spend less time shopping and more time in the shop.
Publisher
Real Bodywork
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
"Experience peace & tranquility while you gain flexibility! This comprehensive yoga DVD will get you started with a variety of routines to choose from. Let Zyrka's insights & gentle guidance inspire your practice and rejuvenate your spirit and body! This is a great DVD for beginners or anyone new to yoga. Featuring 6 sequences each with their own difficulty level and length: two half-hour sequences, two three-quarter-hour sequences, and two hour sequences....
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Since 2006, the number of landlines has decreased, while the quantity of mobile phones and other communication devices now outnumber the entire human population. Explore how engineers have created the cellular systems required to manage large numbers of calls at once, even as the user moves from place to place.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Explore the earliest electronic computers, including Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. Although Babbage was not able to completely build it out before his death, his "engine" was based on the same four components that define computers today—input device, some type of memory to store data and temporary calculations, a calculating processor, and an output device.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Fossils are one of the most exciting components of field geology. The term covers not only preserved ancient life-forms, but also evidence of their activity, such as footprints. Look at different ways nature has of preserving fossils—by encasing in amber, freezing, pickling, chemical alteration, and other natural processes. Ask what life-forms are likely to be fossilized and in what environments.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
With the technological development of sensors, feedback control, Bluetooth, and machine learning, we can now network not just computers, but "things" as well. Discover the enormous advantages this "Internet of Things" can provide—from health care to transportation to manufacturing—if we can adequately address the significant concerns regarding privacy and security.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Go outside and find an outcrop—a roadcut, cliff face, or other site where rocks are exposed. These are ideal places for practicing field geology. Professor Cotter gives tips on safety, maps, tools, and techniques. A notebook and careful record-keeping are essential. Amateur geologists can make important discoveries, so field geology is your chance to advance knowledge while enjoying the outdoors.
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