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Signs & symbols of the world : over 1,001 visual signs explained /

"This informative and engaging illustrated reference provides the stories behind 1,001 signs and symbols, from ancient hieroglyphs to modern-day political and subculture symbols. What in the world does [Greek capital omega] mean? And what about its meaning might have led my coffee date to tatto...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McElroy, D. R. (Debra R.) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Wellfleet Press, 2020.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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