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Reveals the mysteries of the ancient Egyptians` fascinating and amazingly diverse belief system, with its emphasis on ritual funerary cults.
¢ Displays a wealth of quotations from ancient Egyptian sources, including intriguing spells from the Book of the Dead and mystical ritual incantations.
¢ Unfolds the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian myth, from the powers of the gods and pharaohs to the journey in search of the eternal paradise
¢ Contains more than 90 evocative photographs of ancient Egyptian sites and artefacts, plus more than 40 specially commissioned colour artworks.
An emphasis on "hot" topics and detailed coverage of the fundamental issues, figures, ideas and concepts, experiments, and history of biology make the encyclopedia current and relevant to student interests. The book guides readers to the Websites and various resources on the Internet that relate to biology. Appendixes include all Nobel Prize winners in biology, a review of biology-related computer software, and the complete Periodic Table of Elements.ISBN 9781844837939
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