This is the story of twin brothers born in Keti, a small Nigerian village in transition between ancient and modern ways. One brother, LaMamo, runs away from home for adventure and becomes a mercenary
Combining historical research with a lucid explication of archaeological methodology and reasoning, Measuring Time with Artifacts examines the origins and changing use of fundamental chronometric tech
In the small Nigerian village of Keti live Mamo and LaMamo, twin sons of a domineering father. When one day the boys try and escape the village, only LaMamo succeeds – and in time becomes a soldier we
Time is the crucial ingredient in history, and yet historians rarely talk about time as such. These essays offer new insight into the development of modern conceptions of time, from the Christian dati
Observing many cultures - the ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese, the Maya and the Aztec - and also looking at the modern western calendar, with its long and tumultuous history, this book traces the s
Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring time from an analog and digital clock using a.m. and p.m. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools a
Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring time with a calendar. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting
We use math every day, sometimes without even realizing it! Kid-friendly, real-life situations show readers how they can put math to work in their day-to-day activities. A variety of problem-solving
This book concerns precise measurements and their inherent uncertainty,with an emphasis on time and frequency measurement. These improvements in theaccurate measurement of time and frequency plays a p
Meant to complement rather than compete with the existing books on the subject, this book deals with the project performance and control phases of the project life cycle to present a detailed investig
Combining historical research with a lucid explication of archaeological methodology and reasoning,Measuring Time with Artifacts examines the origins and changing use of fundamental chronometric techn
What time is it . . . and how do you know?This fact- and photo-filled Smithsonian Penguin Young Reader will fill you in on how people first began measuring time and why knowing "when" is important.Tim
What time is it . . . and how do you know?This fact- and photo-filled Smithsonian Penguin Young Reader will fill you in on how people first began measuring time and why knowing "when" is important.Tim