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October 10, 2016
Goodreads Book Giveaway Contest Winner Announced!
Congratulations to the winner of the Goodreads Book Giveaway Contest!
The winner of “Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book” is Silvia of Los Angeles, competing with 1,580 people to win!
Congratulations Silvia!
Get your copy online today from the following vendors:
Filed under: AUC Press Nature Foldout News Updates
September 20, 2016
AUC Press “Welcome (Back) Book Pack” — 10 Books Special!
I love this! (for two obvious reasons…)
Returning to Egypt after the summer or moving here for the first time? Here are 10 AUC Press books to help you settle in, get around, and appreciate the country’s heritage!
Buy all 10 books for LE600 (originally LE875) or choose 5 for LE300. Offer available in all 3 branches [Tahrir, New Cairo, and Maadi (CSA)]
Visit the AUC Press website!
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September 10, 2016
Morrow Bay — Sea Otter Nursery & Seashore Discoveries
Morrow Bay, known as California’s Rock of Gibraltar, seems to always be fogged in no matter what the season. The Morrow Rock is a 576 foot high volcanic plug, and it’s harbor has apparently become a sea otter nursery…
Sea otters, Enhydra lutris are native to the coasts of the North Pacific Ocean. Between 1741 and 1911, they were hunted extensively for their fur and the world population fell to 1,000–2,000 individuals. While a ban on hunting, conservation efforts, and reintroduction programs have contributed to their numbers rebounding, they remain on the endangered species list. So this small colony in Morrow Bay is wonderful to see!
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What Color is Your Cat?
AUC Press featured this lovely photo on their Facebook page this week, to inspire some playful creativity when you colorAncient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book.
You can buy Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book from AUC Press Bookstores or online at the following vendors:
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September 8, 2016
ENTER TO WIN! Goodreads Book Giveaway Contest for “Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book”
ENTER TO WIN! “Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book”
on the Goodreads Book Giveaway Contest, from Sep 09 – Oct 09, 2016 (USA only)
or PURCHASE ONLINE at the following vendors:
MORE than just a color book for adults and children of all ages to enjoy, Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book describes ancient Egypt color theory, including the history of primary colors in the Egyptian palette, their meaning and symbolism, to inspire your own artistic coloring choices.
Learn fascinating facts about the history of the artwork, animal species, and other interesting information about ancient Egypt.
Use your imagination to color, or follow the suggestions accompanying each art panel, including techniques for adding texture, shading, and depth to your artwork.
Transform and personalize the black-and-white line drawings into your own unique and colorful art.
Frame and display your artwork, and share with us online on Facebook: Egypt’s AUC Press Nature Foldouts & Books
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September 5, 2016
AUC Press September 2016 e-Newsletter
Read the latest AUC Press e-Newsletter featuring news about “Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book” by Dominique Navarro!
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August 31, 2016
Visit the AUC Press Website—featuring artwork and a video by Dominique Navarro
Last hurrahs!
Visit the AUC Press website www.aucpress.com
with featured artwork by Dominique Navarro
from “Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book”
and a link to a video about the book!
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August 29, 2016
“Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book” and “Egypt’s Widlife; Past and Present” — Complimentary Copies Arrived!
My complimentary copies finally arrived! Always exciting!!!
“Ancient Egypt; An Artist’s Coloring Book” and “Egypt’s Widlife; Past and Present” are available from online booksellers and distributors including:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO PRESS
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August 27, 2016
James Henry Breasted
James Henry Breasted (August 27, 1865 – December 2, 1935)
One of the greatest Egyptologists and archaeologists America has yet produced, James Henry Breasted’s greatest achievement was the founding of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago in 1919, through the generous support of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The Oriental Institute embodies Breasted’s vision of an inter-disciplinary research center that unites archaeology, textual studies, and art history as three complementary methodologies to provide a holistic understanding of ancient Near Eastern civilizations, and the ways that they laid the foundations for what we think of today as “Western civilization.” Breasted’s legacy continues to flourish today.
Pioneer to the Past: The Story of James Henry Breasted, Archaeologist, Told by His Son Charles Breasted by Charles Breasted. Reprint of the Charles Scribner’s Sons 1943 Edition with New Foreword and Photographs. Purchase or Download the PDF
The Human Adventure—This 1935 film, produced by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago under the supervision of Dr. James Henry Breasted, was written and told by his son, Charles Breasted. Though we no longer think about archaeology in the same way, this film gives us insight into the early days of the field.
American Egyptologist: The Life of James Henry Breasted and the Creation of His Oriental Institute by Jeffrey Abt
In American Egyptologist, Jeffrey Abt weaves together the disparate strands of Breasted’s life, from his small-town origins following the Civil War to his evolution into the father of American Egyptology and the founder of the Oriental Institute in the early years of the University of Chicago. Abt explores the scholarly, philanthropic, diplomatic, and religious contexts of his ideas and projects, providing insight into the origins of America’s most prominent center for Near Eastern archaeology. An illuminating portrait of the nearly forgotten man who demystified ancient Egypt for the general public, American Egyptologist restores James Henry Breasted to the world and puts forward a brilliant case for his place as one of the most important scholars of modern times.
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