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Chinese mythology represents much more than imaginary tales of triumphant heroes and vengeful gods. The stories that make up China’s mythology in many ways reflect the history of this ancient civilization and the moral code that upholds ideals both ancient and modern. Exploring Chinese Mythology tells many beloved and engaging stories of creation, love, war, heroism, and monsters.
The ancient Egyptians had a large, rich collection of myths that developed over the course of more than four thousand years. This book examines the colorful gods and goddesses, the primary creation myths, and several mythical monsters and the human heroes who slew them. Also included is the mystical tale the Egyptians saw as their most important: the Myth of Kingship, which established that all people, regardless of wealth and status, could find salvation in the afterlife.
Since the beginnings of human civilization, peoples around the globe have believed in, worshiped, and sought guidance from female deities. Most ancient of all were mother-goddesses, like EgyptÎs Isis and GreeceÎs Gaia, but no less respected were goddesses who oversaw various aspects of nature, as well as love, marriage, and even the underworld. This volume explores more than two dozen such goddesses from past societies worldwide.
Over the centuries, certain aspects of life have proven to be universal to peoples around the world, including their local collections of myths. This book explains how various gods in those mythologies were thought to control those universal facets of life, including the creation of the world and humanity; natureÎs numerous wonders; the ravages of war; death and the afterlife; and the quest for ultimate knowledge and wisdom.
The myths of ancient Greece are the most famous and universally depicted in art, literature, and films. From Zeus and his Olympians battling the earlier race of gods, the Titans, for control of the universe; to the hero Perseus slaying the monstrous Medusa, whose gaze turns onlookers to stone; to the crafty wanderer Odysseus outwitting the giant Cyclops in the cave, the classic Greek myths continue to intrigue and entertain members of each new generation.
Tech, finance, and media companies are accelerating their digitization of customer services at an unprecedented rate creating a growing demand for STEM professionals. Exploring Hi-Tech Careers takes a deep dive into the thriving hi-tech employment picture for digital engineers, security analysts, data scientists, and experts in blockchain and artificial intelligence. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Jobs in the hi-tech fields have wide appeal to today's teens. Every book in Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs profiles six jobs in a specific hi-tech field. The books explore what it's like to do these jobs, needed education and training, typical pay, and future prospects. All books feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field as well as comments from other industry insiders.
Picturesque landscapes, magnificent palaces, bloody battles, divine interventions, and magical powers abound in the fantastical tales that make up the mythology of India. Though the stories originated in ancient times, they still play a central role in modern Indian life and culture. Exploring Indian Mythology tells many beloved and engaging stories of creation, good and evil, war, destiny, and fabled animals.
There has never been a greater demand for workers in the skilled trades. These jobs in solar and wind technology, construction, and the auto and home service industries provide a quick ticket to middle-class wages without incurring college debt. This book explores six jobs in skilled trades. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
This series covers the history, economy, geography, and culture of this vibrant region, giving readers a full picture of Latin AmericaÎs past and present. Home to well over half a billion people, the region encompasses rainforest, desert, and savanna. Most of mainland Latin America has been independent since the early nineteenth century, though some West Indian islands remain under foreign flags. The regionÎs economic dependence continues despite its valuable exports of petroleum, agricultural