 The Code Book People love secrets. Ever since the first word was written, humans have sent coded messages to each other. In The Code Book, Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, offers a peek into the world of cryptography and codes, from ancient texts through computer encryption. Singh's compelling history is woven through with stories of how codes and ciphers have played a vital role in warfare, politics, and royal intrigue.  Handbook of Pictorial Symbols Convey ideas without words? 3250 visual symbols by government agencies, giant corporations, foremost designers for modern messages: trains, autos, road rules, women, factories, Olympic Games, tourism, do it, don’t do it, etc. All copyright-free except about 250, clearly indicated.  Illustrated Book of Signs & Symbols This stunning illustrated guide to more than 2,000 signs and symbols covers the arts, religions, and folklore of cultures across the world.  Man and His Symbols Illustrated throughout with revealing images, this is the first and only work in which the world-famous Swiss psychologist explains to the layperson his enormously influential theory of symbolism as revealed in dreams.  The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects This well-organized tome is fascinating reading with a female-centric spin.  Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets This fascinating, scholarly hodgepodge spotlights the feminist underpinnings of myth, religion, and culture. Before being lionized as zaftig Norse angels who guided strong warriors to Valhalla, Valkyries may have offered rebirth through cannibalization. "Little Red Riding Hood" was based on Diana, goddess of the hunt. Marriage was once considered a sin, not a sacred union. |