The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World

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Reviewers say this book is excellent for anyone needing to research snakes for their own writing or research papers as well as those fascinated by function. Sorry not sorry, I have to put this on the list for this cover alone, I mean COME ON. Ninth House is one of the most anticipated books of the year, and rightfully so. It’s the first adult fantasy book by the dazzlingly-talented Leigh Bardugo, and tells the story ofGalaxy “Alex” Stern. Alex is the sole survivor of a multiple homicide, and while in the hospital, is offered a chance to attend Yale University on a full ride. Of course, there’s a catch: Alex must monitor Yale’s famoussecret societies. There is already fan art of this book, and some of it features snakes, so… Fischer-Mueller, E. Aydeet (January 1990). "Yaldabaoth: The Gnostic Female Principle in Its Fallenness". Novum Testamentum. Leiden and Boston: Brill Publishers. 32 (1): 79–95. doi: 10.1163/156853690X00205. eISSN 1568-5365. ISSN 0048-1009. JSTOR 1560677. a b Logan, Alastair H. B. (2002) [2000]. "Part IX: Internal Challenges – Gnosticism". In Esler, Philip F. (ed.). The Early Christian World. Routledge Worlds (1sted.). New York and London: Routledge. pp.923–925. ISBN 9781032199344. As the best introductory book about snakes we recommend The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World by Mark O’Shea.

The most comprehensive book on the list is Snakes of the United States and Canada by Carl H. Ernst and Evelyn M. Ernst.

Young Adult Snake Books

Mark O'Shea is a herpetologist, television broadcaster, zoologist, author, photographer, lecturer and public speaker, and was the Consultant Curator of Reptiles at West Midland Safari Park in the UK for 33 years. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Linnean Society of London, and Explorers' Club of New York. He was awarded one of only eight Millennium Awards for Services to Exploration, by the British Chapter of the Explorers' Club in 2000 and an Honorary Doctor of Sciences degree, for services to herpetology, by the University of Wolverhampton in 2001. In 2015 Czech herpetologists voted Mark "Snakeman of the Year". He became Professor of Herpetology at the University of Wolverhampton in September 2018 and was awarded an MBE in 2020 for services to High Education, Zoology, Reptile Conservation and Snakebite Research. In the Gospel of John, Jesus made mention of the Mosaic serpent when he foretold his crucifixion to a Jewish teacher. [39] Jesus compared the act of raising up the Mosaic serpent on a pole, with the raising up of the Son of Man on a cross ( John 3:14–15). [42] Ivory of Christ treading on the beasts from Genoels-Elderen, with four beasts; the basilisk was sometimes depicted as a bird with a long smooth tail. [43] Temptation of Christ [ edit ] The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years, and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans.

Kvam, Kristen E.; Schearing, Linda S.; Ziegler, Valarie H., eds. (1999). "Hebrew Bible Accounts". Eve and Adam: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Readings on Genesis and Gender. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. pp.15–40. doi: 10.2307/j.ctt2050vqm.5. ISBN 9780253212719. JSTOR j.ctt2050vqm.5. Below are two honorable mentions that specialize in a niche topic. Honorable Mention #1: The Ultimate Ball Python: Morph Maker Guide Best Introductory Book: The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World by Mark O’Shea Author Mark O’Shea is a Professor of Herpetology and a television presenter. He published this book of snake species in 2018. a b c d Brakke, David (2010). The Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. pp.18–51. ISBN 9780674066038. JSTOR j.ctvjnrvhh.6. S2CID 169308502.a b Leeming, David A. (June 2003). Carey, Lindsay B. (ed.). "Religion and Sexuality: The Perversion of a Natural Marriage". Journal of Religion and Health. Springer Verlag. 42 (2): 101–109. doi: 10.1023/A:1023621612061. ISSN 1573-6571. JSTOR 27511667. S2CID 38974409. In the Book of Numbers, while Moses was in the wilderness, he mounted a serpent of bronze on a pole that functioned as a cure against the bite of the "seraphim", the "burning ones" ( Numbers 21:4–9). The phrase in Numbers 21:9, "a serpent of bronze," is a wordplay as "serpent" ( nehash) and “bronze” ( nehoshet) are closely related in Hebrew, nehash nehoshet. [2] Gorton, John G; Voltaire (1824). A philosophical dictionary, from the French of M. De Voltaire. Vol.4. London: C. H. Reynell. p.22. It’s important to note that this is not a local guidebook. You may indeed be able to find information on the eastern indigo snake you think you spotted, but it’s organized by family (or type of snake), not region. Pros and Cons of Snake: The Essential Visual Guide by Chris Mattison Pros And while this book does not focus on snakes exclusively, it has an expansive section on serpents. In fact, this book is educational while still being accessible to experienced and new snake owners.

I am so here for this cover design and for this book. Sigourney Rose is out for revenge after her island’s colonizers murdered her family. Sigourney is ambitious and powerful: she has the ability to manipulate and reads minds. When the childless king of the islands declares that he will choose his successor from amongst eligible noble families, Sigourney uses her powers to set her revenge in motion. This epic fantasy read explores and peels away the layers of privilege and power. The Little Snake by A.L. Kennedy Mainstream scholars suggest that the image of the fiery serpent served to function like that of a magical amulet. Magic amulets or charms were used in the ancient Near East [37] to practice a healing ritual known as sympathetic magic in an attempt to ward off, heal or reduce the impact of illness and poisons. [2] Copper and bronze serpent figures have been recovered, showing that the practice was widespread. [37] A Christian interpretation would be that the bronze serpent served as a symbol for each individual Israelite to take their confession of sin and the need for God's deliverance to heart. Confession of sin and forgiveness was both a community and an individual responsibility. The plague of serpents remained an ongoing threat to the community and the raised bronze serpent was an ongoing reminder to each individual for the need to turn to the healing power of God. [2] It has also been proposed that the bronze serpent was a type of intermediary between God and the people [37] that served as a test of obedience, in the form of free judgment, [38] standing between the dead who were not willing to look to God's chosen instrument of healing, and the living who were willing and were healed. [39] Thus, this instrument bore witness to the sovereign power of Yahweh even over the dangerous and sinister character of the desert. [38] Zoologist Harvey Lillywhite wrote this book for the people who want to get to the nitty-gritty of snakes.

Children’s and Picture Snake Books

There are many different books about snakes and it’s important to consider whether you want a general snake book or a more detailed species guide. Magris, Aldo (2005). "Gnosticism: Gnosticism from its origins to the Middle Ages (further considerations)". In Jones, Lindsay (ed.). Macmillan Encyclopedia of Religion (2nded.). New York: Macmillan Inc. pp.3515–3516. ISBN 978-0028657332. OCLC 56057973. Here’s a gorgeously illustrated book from the snake’s perspective. Verdi is a young python who loves his yellow skin. He does not want to grow up and turn green like all the pythons. To rebel against the change, Verdi tries everything he can think of, but doing so lands him in some trouble. This book is about accepting change while still remaining true to oneself. How Snake Got His Hiss: An Original TalebyMarguerite W. Davol, illustrated by Mercedes McDonald

Olson, Dennis T. (1996). Numbers. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press. pp.135–8. ISBN 978-0-8042-3104-6. Now in a new edition, reflecting the most recent species classifications, The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering roughly one in seven of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans.Serpents ( Hebrew: נָחָשׁ, romanized: nāḥāš) are referred to in both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The symbol of a serpent or snake played important roles in the religious traditions and cultural life of ancient Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Canaan. [1] The serpent was a symbol of evil power and chaos from the underworld as well as a symbol of fertility, life, healing, and rebirth. [2] Petty covers introductory topics like finding the right vet for your snake as well as more advanced issues like breeding, anatomy, conservation, and health care, including complex issues like managing snake fungal disease. While venomous snakes get in the news because of their danger level, we think boas and pythons are awesome. That’s why we recommend Boas and Pythons of the World by Mark O’Shea. Litwa, M. David (2016) [2015]. "Part I: The Self-deifying Rebel – "I Am God and There is No Other!": The Boast of Yaldabaoth". Desiring Divinity: Self-deification in Early Jewish and Christian Mythmaking. Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press. pp.47–65. doi: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190467166.003.0004. ISBN 9780199967728. LCCN 2015051032. OCLC 966607824. Hilmo, Maidie. Medieval images, icons, and illustrated English literary texts: from Ruthwell Cross to the Ellesmere Chaucer, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2004, p. 37, ISBN 0-7546-3178-8, ISBN 978-0-7546-3178-1, google books