Our 4 largest sections of books:
| The Evolution of Consciousness |
| Earth Mysteries and Far-out Theories |
| Mythology |
| Pilgrimage to Sacred Places |
The most interesting and inspiring
categories:
New Books
Full Selection
arranged alphabetically:
African Art and
Culture
American Art and
Culture
(especially Native
American)
The Ancient and
Classical World
(especially Egypt)
Asian Art and
Culture
Biographies of
Inspired Humans
The Death Journey
Earth Mysteries and
Far-out Theories
Environment and
Sustainable Living
European Art and
Culture
The Evolution of
Consciousness
Gifts for Children
and Young Readers
Initiation, Shamanism
and Healing
Mythology and
Symbolism
Nature
Pilgrimage to
Sacred Places
Poetry, Novels, and
Inspired Writings
Reference
Science and Mysticism
Travel, Exploration
and Adventure
Visionary Art
World Religions
and Philosophy
|
BOOKS |
|
| Reference | ||
|
The Times Atlas of the World 10th Comprehensive Edition Times Books, 1999. 
|
Librarians and atlas aficionados have waited with anticipation for the tenth edition of The Times Atlas of the World. It has finally arrived, advertised as the "first completely revised and redesigned edition" since the first edition of 1967 and the "most comprehensive portrayal of the world available."
- Booklist |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (2 Vol. Set; Thumb Indexed Edition) Lesley Brown Oxford Univ Pr 
|
The New in the title of this hefty dictionary signifies that it replaces rather than revises the The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, the third edition of which was last reprinted with revised addenda in 1973. While much of this work abridges material that appeared in the second edition of The Oxford English Dictionary, published in 1989, a significant number of the words and meanings are new, and, in many instances, dates and etymologies have been revised or corrected.
- Booklist |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Art Through the Ages Edited by de la Croix Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1991 
| No art history student can get through a semester without the twin doorstops of Art Through the Ages. Chronicling the history of art from the earliest known cave paintings to postmodern architecture, as well as most major artists, works, and styles in between, these books are must-haves for those interested in understanding art in context. Both books are surveys, and experts may notice the omission of more esoteric movements and artists. Regardless, these volumes are invaluable references--especially since each edition of this classic improves noticeably in its coverage of non-Western art. |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Ultimate Visual Dictionary 2001 DK Publishing 
|
Presents approximately 50,000 terms, illustrated with 5,000-plus clear color photographs and 1,000 illustrations, all of which are meticulously labelled. Subjects include the universe, prehistoric earth, plants, animals, the human body, geology, geography, metrology, physics and chemistry, rail and road, sea and air, the visual arts, architecture, music, sports, and everyday things. Each subcategory is introduced with a few paragraphs of text. An amazing amount of information is packed into a small (5.5x6.5<">) tome.
- Book News, Inc. |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
A History of Religious Ideas Vol. I & II, Mircea Eliade University of Chicago, l982 | |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
The Encyclopedia of Religions edited by Mircea Eliade MacMillan, New York, l987 | A full nine years after its appearance in print, the most authoritative multivolume set on world religions is available in electronic format. The CD-ROM version of the 16-volume Encyclopedia of Religion [RBB O 1 87] offers DOS, Macintosh, and Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 versions all on one disc. The DOS version features pull-down menus and a sidebar offering various retrieval capabilities. The accompanying 19-page manual points out, however, that the DOS version does not offer all of the query functions available in the Windows version, such as the ability to retrieve by entry title. Therefore, this review concentrates on the Windows version. |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Encyclopedia of World Art MacGraw-Hill, New York, 1964 | |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Writing for a Good Cause: The Complete Guide to Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive Pieces for N Joseph Barbato, Danielle S. Furlich Simon & Schuster 
| Writing for nonprofits is a juggling act. One's job might entail writing grant proposals, newsletters, thank-you notes, case statements, and Web-site material--each for a different boss. The most successful development writers take the time to both experience their causes firsthand (sleep in the shelter, go to rehearsals, visit the wilderness) and cultivate personal relationships with their donors ("people give to people"). |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
The History of Art Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1997 
| For thousands of art lovers both amateur and professional, aesthetic life began with Janson, as H.W. Janson's History of Art is often called. In the first edition, published in 1962, Janson spoke to that perennial reader he gently called "the troubled layman." His opening paragraph revealed his sympathy: "Why is this supposed to be art?" he quoted rhetorically. "How often have we heard this question asked--or asked it ourselves, perhaps--in front of one of the strange, disquieting works that we are likely to find nowadays in the museum or art exhibition." |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Dictionary of Folklore and Symbols Gertrude Jobes Scarecrow Press, New York, 1962 | |
| Information / Purchase | |
|
Email us. Questions Comments Information Info@Inspiredplanet.com |
|
|
Opening Page | Travel | Books | Table of Contents | Artifacts | Masks and Ritual Objects | Jewelry | Paintings | Contact | Photography | Photo Lectures | |