Smith attempts to show each religion at its best and is more concerned with the founding principals of the religions than any mistakes their believers may have made. Religion publishing a third of a century ago those of us who were vocationally committed to encouraging scholars tended to commend their prospective books to a few old familiars among the university presses that included religious studies in their offerings. Discount prices on books by dk publishing, including titles like 2019 classics. Unconventional, yes, but the book is fun and fascinating, and aptly titled. The religions book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up. With intriguing artwork, flow charts, and diagrams, complex world religions are made accessible in this comprehensive guide. Then came penn state, at first unfamiliar to most of us. Dk publishing books store online buy dk publishing books. Principles of the five main world religions hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, and islam as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explored in this.
This is the ebook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. List of books by dk publishing stored on this site. Explore the copper, bronze, and iron ages through some heavy metal merchandise, pick your barbarian warrior in a beat em. Shop from a range of bestselling titles to improve your knowledge at dk. Surveying the worlds religions and providing succinct yet thoughtprovoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, the religions book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the worlds religions.
Concise world atlas sixth edition english, hardcover, dk publishing. These stepbystep diagrams are an incredibly clever learning device to include, especially for visual learners. The science book by dk, 9781465419651, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As a quality introduction overview of history it is excellent. Dk produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in delhi, london, melbourne, munich, new york, and toronto. With more than 35,000 wordsincluding 110 new wordsand 3,000 fullcolor illustrations specially created by dks celebrated design team and. Like all dk books, the religions book is an excellent resource. You cannot go wrong when you buy a dk publishing book. Dk look closer series dk publishing book producer 2005 e.
This is the first study to explore the relationship between christianity, judaism and islam in the early modern period. Jul 24, 20 the religions book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the worlds newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Jul 21, 2014 the science book by dk, 9781465419651, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Fascinating subjects broken down into understandable overviews and reflections. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these awardwinning books.
Dating back to the sixteenth century, religious publishing has had a long and vibrant history in north america. The everything worlds religions book explore by shonaseal. Were available to take your call monday through friday, 11am est 7pm est. This book was intended to be a brief survey without an indepth analysis. Dk publishing books showing 1 32 products of 32 products sort by. Buy the religions book by dk from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. With intriguing artwork, flow charts, and diagrams, complex world religions are made accessible in.
The publisher dk has earned my trust over many purchases from childrens educational books to cookery etc and this book is another extremely welllaidout, highly informative yet userfriendly book. The politics book clearly and simply explains more than one hundred groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought from ancient and medieval philosophers such as confucius and thomas aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as thomas jefferson and leon trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics todaymao zedong, malcolm x, che guevara, and morethis guide. Our books explore religion around the world, covering topics such as religion, gender and sexuality, and religion and popular culture, as well as offering the latest research in theory and method. Feb 20, 2006 this richly illustrated book shows the worlds most important religions with detailed annotation of sacred texts, paintings, epic imagery, symbolism, iconography, key beliefs, architecture and artifacts. Shop from a range of bestselling titles to improve your knowledge at. The religions book by michael coogan, eve levavi feinstein. The politics book by dk overdrive rakuten overdrive. Religion book publishers book publishing directory. Welcome to a fascinating world of learning for young people. Big ideas simply explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.
For courses in world religions discover the importance of religion in the worlds cultures yesterday and today the histories, deepseated beliefs, and ethical systems that make up the worlds religions are some of the most. Through literary, scholarly, and psychological analysis of the text. Squeezing together 3,500 years of bloody battles, glorious empires, revolting revolutions, monstrous monarchs, and so much more, the history book gives everything a good shake and a couple of twists, so the important bits are all there, but the fun stuff rises to the top. It is also used in judaism to refer to the jewish people and by members of some christian denominations to refer to themselves the quran uses the term in reference to jews, christians and sabians in a variety of contexts, from religious polemics to. Religions of the world is impeccably researched and lavishly illustrated. Big ideas simply explained paperback november, 2018. Based in arizona, two trees publishing is built on a solid reputation of commitment to quality and timely service. Dk s aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything dk publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique dk design approach. The religions book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the worlds newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe with jargonfree descriptions, stepbystep diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking.
True to dks approach, this plump collection of all and everything is illustrated to the extreme, some of its pages dominated with poignant or wacky photos and minimal explanations, others filled with words in the tiniest of type. The religions book is at once egalitarian and openminded, ideal for a visually oriented. Neil patrick harris choose your own autobiography fifty shades of chicken american grown michelle obama max brooks zombie world tell to win peter guber ready player one frances mayes decision points george w. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. Our books explore religion around the world, covering topics such as religion, gender and sexuality, and religion and popular culture, as well as. About the religions book the religions book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the worlds newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe with jargonfree descriptions, stepbystep diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking. Bush the land of painted caves jean auel devil in the white city erik larson franz kafkas metamorphosis the best recipes in the world mark bittman other peoples rejection.
Hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, islam, judaism, and christianity. Industry news about the publishing industry, print and ebooks, publishers, book deals, publishing jobs, book fairs and trade shows, and book marketing. Religion books and publishing news publishers weekly. Dk publishing books list of books by dk publishing. The worlds religions by huston smith, paperback barnes.
Principles of the five main world religions hinduism, buddhism, judaism, christianity, and islam as well as ancient and primal belief systems are. Spirituality and religion the crown publishing group. Discover the historical importance of religion in the worlds cultures closely edited for clarity and readability, and conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, religions of the world offers the most uptodate and historically accurate coverage of the worlds major religions. W e help you bring good news to kids through worldclass childrens bibles that we develop and print for you. Dk publishing s biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Two trees publishing, llc, is a book publishing company dedicated to providing readers with new and exciting books. World religions gives insights into the worlds main religions and offers a deeper appreciation for the belief you have chosen as your own. This is an innovative and accessible guide to the worlds religions. The book was first published in 1958 and has been translated into twelve languages. The religions book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the worlds newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe.
Free shipping, cash on delivery at indias favourite online shop. This richly illustrated book shows the worlds most important religions with detailed annotation of sacred texts, paintings, epic imagery, symbolism, iconography, key beliefs, architecture and artifacts. From the time juan pablos arrived in mexico city in 1539 to set up a printing office under the patronage of mexicos first catholic bishop, much of what would be printed in america would have a distinctly religious flavor. We cater to both secular and christian audiences with an eye for the needs of todays reader. Dk covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling legor books.
Contributors debate the complicated terms in which these religions of the book interacted. The big ideas simply explained books are beautifully illustrated with shadowlike cartoons that break down even the most difficult concepts so they are easier to grasp. That means we never charge any fees whatsoever, and we earn all our profits from selling your books to readers. Ahl alkitab is an islamic term which refers to jews, christians and sabians. This books was produced in collaboration with specialists and secondary school teachers. The religions book is also perfect for religion and philosophy students. The religions book clearly and simply explains all of the important information about the worlds major, and many minor, religions, in an easytoaccess format. The worlds religions, originally titled the religions of man, is a book written by religious studies scholar huston smith. The religions book by dk 9781409324911 boomerang books. Dk publishings biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. Covering all the essential areas of religions of our world, this book is designed to help readers make sense of the fundamental questions and issues of todays world.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. We love publishing great christian books and sharing the word of god with readers all over the world. The collection illuminates this area of european culture from the late middle ages to the end of the seventeenth century. Dk acts as the parent company for alpha books, publisher of the idiots guides series and prima games, video gaming publishers, as well as the awardwinning. Surveying the worlds religions, from buddhism to zoroastrianism, and providing succinct yet thoughtprovoking insight into the philosophy and practices of each, the religions book is ideal for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the worlds religions. An innovative and accessible guide to the worlds religions. This is a guide to wicca and the art of witchcraft. Compelling and accessible, the religions book is the perfect guide for students of religious study, or anyone interested in the ideas of ancient and present day faiths and religious philosophies. We cater to both secular and christian audiences with an. Aug 29, 20 the religions book clearly and simply explains all of the important information about the worlds major, and many minor, religions, in an easytoaccess format.
1006 642 148 705 1491 111 1048 846 174 1513 1033 523 491 683 1489 113 1222 1293 884 46 300 684 559 545 980 1487 139 399 1146 288 1153 1486 102 1527 1435 164 1321 1142 994 1021 1104 531 330 886 124