"Große Königreiche Afrikas" beleuchtet die oft unbekannte Geschichte Afrikas und präsentiert neun bedeutende Königreiche aus über zwei Jahrtausenden. Neun Historikerinnen und Historiker, überwiegend aus Afrika, bieten einen neuen Blick auf die hochentwickelten Kulturen und deren Bedeutung auf europäischer Augenhöhe.
Focusing on the intersection of 3D deep learning and object-centric geometric perception, this guide delves into recent advancements in the field. It explores innovative techniques and methodologies that enhance the understanding and interpretation of three-dimensional objects, making it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in the implications of deep learning in geometric contexts.
After the tragic murder of her husband, Buchanan, known as Buck, embarks on a perilous journey to establish her interstellar trucking business. Teaming up with her alien partner, Slick, they navigate the galaxy's dangers while transporting a mysterious box for her enigmatic passenger, Thiago, who is pursued by his vengeful ex-partner. As they face thrilling encounters and the threat of pirates, Buck must determine if she can survive this high-stakes mission to secure her future.
Set on an alien planet, the story follows Caley, a small-town sheriff in the peaceful farming village of Crater Stumble, known for its unique culture of competitive knife-tossing women. As her hometown faces an unexpected alien war, Caley must rally the community and arm them with alien weapons, transforming the once-quiet village into a battlefield. Amidst the chaos, her sister's quirky inventions play a crucial role in their fight for survival, highlighting themes of resilience and community in the face of adversity.
This reprint preserves the historical significance of a work originally published in 1857, offering readers a glimpse into the themes and perspectives of that era. The text reflects the cultural and societal values of its time, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical literature. The reissue aims to maintain the authenticity of the original while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.
The historical development of submarines and underwater vessels, with 700 photographs, newly updated and extended.
From the ancient Nile Valley to the savannas of medieval West Africa, the highlands of Ethiopia and on to the forests, lakes and grasslands to the south, African civilizations have given rise to some of the world's most impressive kingdoms. Yet Africa's history is often little known beyond the devastation wrought by the slave trade and European colonial rule. In this groundbreaking new book, nine leading historians of Africa take a fresh look at these great kingdoms and empires over five thousand years of recorded history. How was kingship forged in Africa and how did it operate? Was dynastic power maintained by consent or by coercion? Did kings - and queens - display and project that power for all to see, or did they hide it away, as beneath the fringed crowns that concealed the faces of sacred Yoruba rulers? In what ways have African peoples themselves recorded, celebrated and critiqued the deeds of their kings? Great Kingdoms of Africa explores some of the most important questions in the continent's deep past
In a humorous twist, Dale and his friends find themselves in a bizarre horseshoe contest run by a gnome-like alien with a banjo. As they navigate the chaos, they must fend off thugs also after the enigmatic horseshoes. The adventure promises to spiral into a wild confrontation that could lead to an unexpected invasion of alien laughter, blending absurdity with excitement in a tale that defies conventional government narratives.
"Why do people die and where do they go when they are dead? How should the dead be buried and mourned in order to ensure that they continue to work for the benefit of the living? How have perceptions and experiences of death and the ends of life changed over the centuries? In My Time of Dying considers these questions from the perspective of African history. In what is the first history of death in Africa, John Parker examines mortuary culture and the ongoing relationship between the living and the dead over a four-hundred year period. Focusing anecdotally on West Africa but with a comparative awareness of comparable practices throughout the continent, Parker highlights how Africans developed the world's most vibrant and recognizable cultures of death"--