{"title":"Geoff Stray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Geoff Stray, a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration into ancient calendars and cosmology. With a fascinating focus on topics within \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Stray delves into the intricacies of timekeeping systems and their cultural significance across ancient civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Stray's renowned work, \u003cem\u003eMayan and Other Ancient Calendars\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a cornerstone for both enthusiasts and scholars interested in understanding the complexities and enduring mysteries of time measurement in ancient cultures. He brings to light the sophisticated knowledge held by civilisations such as the Maya, offering a detailed exploration of how these calendars were used not just to mark time, but also to align human activity with celestial events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStray's books invite readers on a journey through history and astronomy, presenting well-researched content that is both accessible and engaging. They are a perfect resource for anyone eager to expand their understanding of how our ancestors perceived and measured the cosmos. Dive into Geoff Stray's collection and uncover how ancient wisdom continues to resonate with scientific inquiry and cultural history today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mayan-and-other-ancient-calendars-by-geoff-stray-9781904263609","title":"Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver since humans first began to count, people have clocked days, moons, and years, tried to make sense of them in terms of each other, and formed calendars to order their lives. In an amazing leap, the ancient Maya managed to synchronise all the visible planets too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this tiny guide to ancient calendars, Geoff Stray explains the difference between lunar and solar calendars, the importance of precession, and reveals for the very first time the secret of the Long Count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWOODEN BOOKS\u003c\/em\u003e are small but packed with information. \"Fascinating\" \u003cem\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Beautiful\" \u003cem\u003eLONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Rich and Artful\" \u003cem\u003eTHE LANCET\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Genuinely mind-expanding\" \u003cem\u003eFORTEAN TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Excellent\" \u003cem\u003eNEW SCIENTIST\u003c\/em\u003e. \"Stunning\" \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e. Small books, big ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853815468268,"sku":"9781904263609","price":15.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27647743482865.jpg?v=1759219677"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/geoff-stray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}