mapping time calendar history de richards e g (32 résultats)

Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Hardback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This volume contains descriptions of a selection of the calendars of the world and their history. There are introductory chapters on the nature of calendars, their astronomical background and the history of writing and counting. There are also chapters on the week and on the history of calendar reform. There is a section on methods of converting dates in one calendar to dates in another which are suitable for implementation on a hand calculator or computer; these include a discussion of the calculation of the date of Easter. The book is intended for the general reader rather than for the specialist but contains much material not otherwise easily accessible. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Etat : Good. Ne. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Etat : Very Good. Ne. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

First Edition. 1998 1st edition with B&W illustrations; tightly bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine; a very clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Etat : Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1.26.

Etat : Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. First Thus. Numbers are printed inside, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The first printing of the first Oxford University Press paperback edition. Clean and firmly bound with light handling wear including creases on the spine and on the lower edge of the front cover.

Soft Cover. Etat : Near Fine. First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. Very minor creasing to covers and to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 438pp. An account for the general reader of the history and underlying basis each of the most important calendars of the world, from prehistory to modern times. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7.75 x 5 inches.

Etat : Very Good. 1999. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Softcover. Etat : Good. This fascinating book draws together a wealth of diverse material on the much-trusted (and rarely disputed) phenomenon we know as the calendar. From the fundamentals of astronomy to the world's ancient time-keeping schemes, to the development of the modern-day calendar, to the precise calculation of when specific dates occur (as in how one arrives at the date for Easter Sunday), this is a skillful yet approachable discussion of the calendar from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers will even learn how to perform experiments and calculations for themselves by using such basic techniques as stargazing and simple mathematics. 438 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; History; ISBN: 0192862057. ISBN/EAN: 9780192862051. Inventory No: 273849.

Cloth, 8vo, xxi, 438 pp, ills. From the blurb - "Calendars are based on the succession of days and nights, punctuated by the waxing and waning of the moon and by the rhythms of the seasons. All of the ancient ones were lunar- based and while some of these were eventually adjusted to take account of the seasons (lunisolar calendars) others abandoned the moon, leading to the development of solar calendars. Without an understanding of the regularity of the motions of the sun and the moon to guide them, our remote ancestors had no way of planning ahead: their experience of time could have been no more than a succession of days and moons and seasons. Only after they had learnt to count and do simple arithmetic, and after many nights of careful observation of the heavens, did the calendar begin to take shape. Mapping Time is an account for the general reader of the history and underlying basis of each of the most important calendars of the world, from antiquity to modem times. Its scope is nothing less than grand, with chapters on the nature of calendars and on their astronomical background, on the history of writing and counting, on the week, and on the history of calendar reform. There are descriptions of historic calendars, of those devised by the Egyptians, the Mayans, the Aztecs, and other civilizations, of the short-lived French Republican calendar, which introduced a ten-day week, and of our present-day Gregorian calendar." Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st. First edition hardback, 1998, with unclipped jacket. In overall near-fine used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket a touch rubbed; boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears almost unopened. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions - small set of initials to front endpaper and half title; text, illustrations and diagrams bright and clear throughout. Photographs available. Not an old library book.

Etat : Very Good. 1999. paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good. . . . .

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Oxford University Press Historical Books (Oxford University Press) Mapping Time - The Calendar and its History (VG+/NM)Manufacturer: Oxford University PressProduct Line: Historical Books (Oxford University Press)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 1999Author: E. G. RichardsPage Count: 460Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+/NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:This fascinating book fully addresses a topic of much general interest by drawing together a wealth of diverse material on the much-trusted (and rarely disputed) phenomenon we know as the calendar. From the fundamentals of astronomy to the world's ancient time-keeping schemes, from the development of the modern-day calendar to the precise calculation of what happens when (as in, how does one arrive at the date for Easter Sunday?), this is a skillful yet approachable discussion of the calendar from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers will even learn how to perform experiments and calculations for themselves by using such basic techniques as stargazing and simple mathematics.

Etat : good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

Paperback. Etat : new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks.

paperback. Etat : Good. New Ed. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Etat : good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition book with a firm cover and clean, readable pages. Shows normal use, including some light wear or limited notes highlighting, yet remains a dependable copy overall. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included.

Paperback / softback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 535.

Etat : good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!