One Kilometre
One Kilometre

Author: John Altomonte

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2012-05-30

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1452551197

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darri-ba nungalinya From around the area where Rapid Creek, or Gurambai, flows out to where the waters of the Arafura and Timor seas mingle, one can view in the distance a rocky island that makes itself visible during low tide. This place is a registered Aboriginal sacred site known as Darri-ba Nungalinya (Old Man Rock). Darri-ba is a term of respect that means ‘old man’ and Nungalinya is the name of the first Larrakia man. The Larrakia are the traditional custodians of the land in and around Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is believed that Darri-ba Nungalinya protects the Larrakia people and their lands. It is only fitting, therefore, that when one visits this sacred site and its surrounds, one does so with respect and recognition for the powerful energies that are present in abundance.

Atlas of the World
Atlas of the World

Author: National Geographic

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1426220588

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World themes -- North America -- South America -- Europe -- Asia -- Africa -- Australia and Oceania -- The poles -- Oceans -- Space -- Nations.

World Musics in Context
World Musics in Context

Author: Peter Fletcher

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 0195175077

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"This volume contains a wide-ranging survey of musics of the world in historical and social contexts, from ancient times to the present day. It begins by describing aspects of musical style and function in relation to the early developments of civilizations, as background to a study of later transformations. It then describes, in some detail, musical traditions of Africa and Asia, in relation to history/geography and to other aspects of culture. A compendium of information currently available as well as a dialectical examination of musical causation and function, this book aims to lead students, teachers, and those who practice Western music towards a deeper understanding of the various musical traditions that contribute to the modern, multicultural environment."--Publisher's description

Doomsday
Doomsday

Author: Nigel Cawthorne

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2013-07-07

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 1782127518

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Just how near is the end of the world? Behind the veil of safety of everyday life in the West lurks the sinister reality of a chaotic universe. Doomsday reveals the very real threats posed to modern civilisation as the 21st century progresses, and asks the question: Is humanity on the path to destruction? War, famine,plague, global warming, nuclear meltdown: all have the potential to extinguish life on Earth forever. While our technology can help us overcome these perils, that same technology may itself contain the seeds of catastrophe. In fifty compelling essays, including entries on mega-tsunamis, a new ice-age, a giant meteor strike, nuclear holocaust and nanotechnology running amok, Doomsday depicts the possible scenarios of annihilation to come and assesses our chances of survival, if any.

To Abu Simbel and Back
To Abu Simbel and Back

Author: Otto Schmalz

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1039120202

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In November 2001, mere months after the deadly attacks in New York on 9/11, Otto Schmalz and his wife embarked on a journey to Egypt. With security being more stringent and fewer travellers venturing outside of their homelands, tourism in Egypt was down ninety percent, which made it easier to get a close look at the breath-taking monuments and temples. For fourteen days, Otto and his tour companions cruised the Nile for nine days as well as toured the remainder by bus and visited many temples along and away from that great river. It was an eye-opening experience to discover how advanced the ancient Egyptian empires were thousands of years ago. Rather than channelling their strength and ambition to conquering the world, the powerful Egyptians put their energies into building structures and artwork with their bare hands that had not been equaled anywhere else. From the massive pylons at the Luxor Temple to Abu Simbel and the Great Sphinx at Giza, Otto describes in detail the historical significance of the sites he visited during this incredible journey. He also relates his interesting interactions with the people (and some animals) that he came in contact with, from his knowledgeable tour guide to security guards to his colourful travel mates. To Abu Simbel and Back whisks the reader away to ancient Egypt and hopefully leaves them wanting to visit this incredible country in person.