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The Book of the Heart (2003)
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ISBN: 9780385501736 bzw. 0385501730, in Englisch, 384 Seiten, Doubleday, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe.
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, AlphaOmegaBooks.
From its physical attributes to its power as a literary metaphor to its religious significance, and beyond, here is the captivating story of the role of the heart in our lives and culture. There is a universal fascination with the human heart. Every age and civilization has developed theories and beliefs about it, which overlap, support, and sometimes undermine one another. it is celebrated as the home of faith, love and courage, the seat of the soul. No other organ has inspired so many poets, writers, painters, and religious thinkers, and references to it abound in advertising, cultural kitsch, song lyrics, and everyday language and imagery. Shedding light on the heart's many mysteries and meanings, the chapters in THE BOOK OF THE HEART explore: • The Physical Heart: a natural history of the heart; its strengths and weaknesses; the anatomy of the human heart • The Religious Heart: the bleeding heart; the sacrificial heart; the heart's place in cannibalism and other rituals. • The Heart in Art: visual depictions of the heart from classical art to tatoos; fruits and other symbols of the heart • The Written Heart: poetry and song; romantic love, myths, and legends; the novel Filled with fascinating tidbits (for instance, a giraffe requires a heart weighing sixty-six pounds to pump blood up its neck) and graced with charming illustrations, THE BOOK OF THE HEART is a great Valentine's Day Gift and the perfect book to pick up for some heartening entertainment any time of the year. Hardcover, Ausgabe: 1, Label: Doubleday, Doubleday, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2003-01-14, Freigegeben: 2003-01-14, Studio: Doubleday, Verkaufsrang: 1723107.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, AlphaOmegaBooks.
From its physical attributes to its power as a literary metaphor to its religious significance, and beyond, here is the captivating story of the role of the heart in our lives and culture. There is a universal fascination with the human heart. Every age and civilization has developed theories and beliefs about it, which overlap, support, and sometimes undermine one another. it is celebrated as the home of faith, love and courage, the seat of the soul. No other organ has inspired so many poets, writers, painters, and religious thinkers, and references to it abound in advertising, cultural kitsch, song lyrics, and everyday language and imagery. Shedding light on the heart's many mysteries and meanings, the chapters in THE BOOK OF THE HEART explore: • The Physical Heart: a natural history of the heart; its strengths and weaknesses; the anatomy of the human heart • The Religious Heart: the bleeding heart; the sacrificial heart; the heart's place in cannibalism and other rituals. • The Heart in Art: visual depictions of the heart from classical art to tatoos; fruits and other symbols of the heart • The Written Heart: poetry and song; romantic love, myths, and legends; the novel Filled with fascinating tidbits (for instance, a giraffe requires a heart weighing sixty-six pounds to pump blood up its neck) and graced with charming illustrations, THE BOOK OF THE HEART is a great Valentine's Day Gift and the perfect book to pick up for some heartening entertainment any time of the year. Hardcover, Ausgabe: 1, Label: Doubleday, Doubleday, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2003-01-14, Freigegeben: 2003-01-14, Studio: Doubleday, Verkaufsrang: 1723107.
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The Book of the Heart (2003)
EN HC US
ISBN: 9780385501736 bzw. 0385501730, in Englisch, Doubleday, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Versandkostenfrei nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ebooksweb COM LLC.
Doubleday. Hardcover. 0385501730 Unused Like New. Leaves Our Warehouse Within 24 Hours. Excellent Customer Service.Upto 15 Days 100% Money Back Gurantee.Try Our Fast!!!! Shipping With Tracking Number. . Fine. 2003-01-14. 1.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ebooksweb COM LLC.
Doubleday. Hardcover. 0385501730 Unused Like New. Leaves Our Warehouse Within 24 Hours. Excellent Customer Service.Upto 15 Days 100% Money Back Gurantee.Try Our Fast!!!! Shipping With Tracking Number. . Fine. 2003-01-14. 1.
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The Book of the Heart (2003)
EN HC US
ISBN: 9780385501736 bzw. 0385501730, in Englisch, Doubleday, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Women.
Doubleday, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. Sound, clean & nice copy, light edgewear. Jacket is nice, light to moderate rubbing/edgewear. Not price clipped.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Women.
Doubleday, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover. Sound, clean & nice copy, light edgewear. Jacket is nice, light to moderate rubbing/edgewear. Not price clipped.
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