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1. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley | |
Hardcover: 288
Pages
(2010-11-11)
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Walter Mosley's Ptolemy Grey...the BEST of the best!
On Aging
A movingly drawn main character, but a novel undercut by cliche plotting and lumpy prose
Enjoyed this book from beginning to end
A Challenging and Daring Exploration of Age and Race |
2. Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3) by Jonathan Stroud | |
Hardcover: 512
Pages
(2005-12-19)
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Editorial Review Product Description But he faces unprecedented problems: foreign wars are going badly and Britain's enemies are mounting attacks close to London. Increasingly distracted, he is treating Bartimaeus worse than ever: the long-suffering djinni is growing weak from too much time in this world, and his patience is at an end. Meanwhile, undercover in London, Kitty has been stealthily completing her research into magic and Bartimaeus' past. She hopes to break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans -- but will she be able to get anyone to listen? Before any of these problems can be resolved, disaster strikes London from an unexpected source and the destinies of Bartimaeus, Nathanial, and Kitty are thrown together once more. They have to face treacherous magicians, a long-fermented conspiracy, and an enemy from 'The Other Place' that threatens London and the world. Worst of all, they must somehow cope with each other . . . Bartimaeus fans will be entranced by Stroud's brilliantly conceived finale to the series -- sure to be a major best seller. Customer Reviews (146)
This book is the best of all three
Reviews from Brizmus Blogs Books
What in the world happened to the Bartimaeus Trilogy?
Slow to start but gets really good near the end
AMAZING!! |
3. Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3) by Jonathan Stroud | |
Paperback: 512
Pages
(2007-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Meanwhile, Nathaniel’s longtime rival Kitty has been stealthily completing her research on magic, demons, and Bartimaeus’s past. She has a daring plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans. But will anyone listen to what she has to say? In this glorious conclusion to the Bartimaeus trilogy, the destinies of Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty converge once more. Together the threesome faces treacherous magicians, a complex conspiracy, and a rebellious faction of demons. To survive, they must test the limits of this world and question the deepest parts of themselves. And most difficult of all–they will have to learn to trust one another. Customer Reviews (29)
loved it!
Better than I expected
Be sure to read them in order
"an unexpected wallop of heart and soul"
Demons attack! |
4. Ptolemy's Almagest by Ptolemy | |
Paperback: 693
Pages
(1998-10-19)
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Ptolemy's "Almagest"
Great Translation
epicycle
A new look at the universe
compares favourably with the Tetrabiblos Does the front cover always showPenelope weaving at her loom? - the ancients obviously thought highly ofHomer and the Greek myths. The Tetrabiblos survives together with theparallel Greek. Since the Almagest went through successivetransliterations/translations (and interpretations?), it might not be toosurprising if the Greek text has disappeared. And what of Ptolemy's otherbooks? - his geography for example. The Almagest has observations fromCeylon to Thule, including Britain. The ancients must have travelledwidely. Is there anywhere an account of the origin of the names of starsand constellations? These seem to have accumulated over time. Many starnames begin "Al-", from the Arabic, I suppose. Well done! ... Read more |
5. Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3) by Jonathan Stroud | |
Hardcover: 501
Pages
(2005-12-15)
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6. Ptolemy of Egypt by Walter M. Ellis | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2010-08-09)
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ideal book about Ptolemy I |
7. The Last Pharaohs: Egypt Under the Ptolemies, 305-30 BC by J. G. Manning | |
Hardcover: 282
Pages
(2009-11-02)
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8. Daughter of the Crocodile (Ptolemies Quartet) by Duncan Sprott | |
Paperback: 496
Pages
(2007-08-02)
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A fine series continues |
9. The Divine Life of Animals: One Man's Quest to Discover Whether the Souls of Animals Live On by Ptolemy Tompkins | |
Hardcover: 256
Pages
(2010-06-08)
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Not what I expected
Human animal Bond
The Divine Life of Animals by Ptolemy Tomkins
Not an Easy Read but Worthwhile
Do animals go to heaven? An exploration of the spiritual lives of animals |
10. The Ptolemies: A Novel by Duncan Sprott | |
Paperback: 496
Pages
(2005-06-14)
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Duncan Sprott's The Ptolemies (aka House of the Eagle)
Too much Greek Bashing!!
same novel...different title
Egyptian and Greek Cultural Saga
Sometimes fascinating, sometimes slow, always the glass is half empty |
11. Ptolemy's "Geography": An Annotated Translation of the Theoretical Chapters by Ptolemy | |
Paperback: 216
Pages
(2001-12-26)
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Editorial Review Product Description Here Berggren and Jones render an exemplary translation of the Geography and provide a thorough introduction, which treats the historical and technical background of Ptolemy's work, the contents of the Geography, and the later history of the work. Also included here are unique color reproductions of maps from manuscripts and early printed editions of the text, representative of the beautiful and practical cartographic artistry that flowed from Ptolemy's work. Historians of science, classicists, and anyone who enjoys beautiful maps or map making will find this work an indispensable addition to their library. Customer Reviews (2)
A glimpse into the past
Well done, but incomplete |
12. The Eye of Heaven: Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler (Masters of Modern Physics) by Owen Gingerich | |
Hardcover: 458
Pages
(1997-05-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Astronomer and historian Owen Gingerich provides a fascinating introduction to three giants of early astronomy: Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler. In these collected essays, Gingerich examines the revolution in man's conception of the universe brought about by the shift from the earth-centered cosmos of Ptolemy to the sun-centered model of Copernicus. Customer Reviews (2)
The Eye of Heaven: Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler
Required reading! And if you're really serious, you'll get a copy of the paper by James Evans in Am. J. Phys 56 (Nov, 1988) 1009-1024. It answered tons of technical questions for me. Just do it, you'll thank me (and Jim Evans!). ... Read more |
13. Tetrabiblos by Claudius Ptolemy | |
Paperback: 165
Pages
(2005-03-23)
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Editorial Review Product Description The earliest surviving version of Tetrabiblos is the paraphrase attributed to Proclus the Philosopher (412-485).Tetrabiblos (literally, "four books") was long thought to be a complete survey of Greek astrology.Recent research suggests this not to be the case, but Ptolemy’s work remains the foundation of western astrology.In particular, his persuasive use of the Tropical Zodiac, rather than the Sidereal, changed western astrology forever. Book 1 of Tetrabiblos defines various technical terms and supplies other information needed by the astrologer.Chapters 9, 10 and 11 detail the influence of fixed stars in various constellations. Book 2 is the astrology of nations and their rulers.Books 3 & 4 are devoted to Natal Astrology.Book 3, chapter 2, explains Ptolemy’s method of rectifying the Ascendant.Chapter 10 gives a method for determining life expectancy.Book 4 deals with fortunes of wealth & rank, as well as employment, marriage, children, death, etc. Also included are extracts from Ptolemy's Almagest (a compendium of Greek astronomy), as well as "Ptolemy’s Centiloquy," a list of aphorisms, the authorship of which is disputed.Many of the 100 deal with horary astrology.They have been studied by astrologers for centuries. Translations:Gardner (1911) lists four English translations of Tetrabiblos.The first was by John Walley, 1701.The second was Walley’s translation, edited by Sibley and Brown, 1786, which is said to be worthless.The third, by James Wilson (author of the famous Dictionary of Astrology), was published in 1820.The fourth (this one, by far the best), was by J.M. Ashmand, 1822.A fifth translation was made in 1940 by F.E. Robbins.Of these several translators, only Ashmand could claim to be both a Greek and Latin scholar as well as an experienced astrologer.We are honored to present Ashmand’s translation to a new generation of students. Every serious astrologer, from the 3rd century to the present, has studied the Tetrabiblos.With the current revival of traditional astrology, it remains essential reading. Customer Reviews (4)
Very nice edition
That Aries the Ram was the Sign of the Jews
A Must for any Astrology/Metaphysical Library
The Bible amongst astrology litterature. It is from this scripts astrologers through the times hasfound the descriptions of the strength of dignities and debillities of theplanets, the methodes of making predictions, subdivisions of the science ofnativities, bodily descriptions etc. ... Read more |
14. The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy by J. Michael Orenduff | |
Paperback: 238
Pages
(2009-11-15)
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Light, fun mystery set in New Mexico
Very funny New Mexico mystery
Another great book by this gifted writer
The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy
Pot King of Duke City Rides Again |
15. Alexandrian Poetry under the First Three Ptolemies 324-222 BC by A. Couat, E. Cahen | |
Paperback: 638
Pages
(1991-11-01)
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16. The Crime of Claudius Ptolemy by Professor Robert R. Newton | |
Hardcover: 428
Pages
(1977-09-01)
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17. Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos by Claudius Ptolemy | |
Kindle Edition:
Pages
(2010-06-16)
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18. Egypt in the Age of Cleopatra: History and Society Under the Ptolemies by Michel Chauveau | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(2000-03-16)
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Editorial Review Product Description Michel Chauveau looks at many facets of life under this queen and her dynasty, drawing on such sources as firsthand accounts, numismatics, and Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. His use of such sources helps to free the narrative of dependence on later (and usually hostile) Greek and Roman historians. By taking up such subjects as funeral customs, language and writing, social class structure, religion, and administration, he affords the reader an unprecedented and comprehensive picture of Greek and Egyptian life in both the cities and the countryside. Originally published in French in 1997, Egypt in the Age of Cleopatra fulfills a long-standing need for an accessible introduction to the social, economic, religious, military, and cultural history of Ptolemaic Egypt. Customer Reviews (2)
Another excelent book if you wonder what daily life was like in Egypt over 2000 years ago!
an excellent book |
19. Catalogue Of Greek Coins - The Ptolemies, Kings Of Egypt by Reginald Stuart Poole | |
Paperback: 266
Pages
(2010-03-31)
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20. The Geography by Claudius Ptolemy | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(1991-11-19)
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Important work with a good translatoin
AMust -Read for understanding European history Ptolemy Geography was not re-discovered until the mid 1500's. Nevertheless the original river and place names remained from original times throughout the centuries of attacks from the east on Germania, which brought in many new people. It also gives great information on all parts of the then known world 1900 years ago . The map drawings , today so different, are a real challenge. But the original place names help to find the correct places. Ptolemy should be required study in every school class . ... Read more |
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