Jean E Cooper

*Includes pictures *Discusses the popular theories behind each mystery *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading It was the great mystery of its time and still reads like an episode of “Law and Order” today. In December 1910, a wealthy young woman, thought to be sheltered and...

Here in one slender volume is a basic introduction to Chinese alchemy--a tradition that dates back 5,000 years.Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years, but traditionally it goes back even further to nearly 3000 BC and the time of the Yellow Em...

Containing 118 stunning color illustrations, this beautiful book provides an introduction to Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Incorporating selections from J.C. Cooper's writings, it explores the concept of the Tao (Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, a...

*Includes pictures*Discusses the popular theories behind each mystery*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIt was the great mystery of its time and still reads like an episode of “Law and Order” today. In December 1910, a wealthy young woman, t...

Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have the peaceful charm of another era. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area’s celebrated allure comes from a storied past filled with intriguing people and events.Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville...

Marissa, a theater musician, desired an escape from her impoverished existence in 17th century France. After watching Marissa perform, King Louis XIV snatched her from the stage only to cast her in his royal court. Marissa plots a betrothal to a marquis to cement her place among nobility. Her plans ...

Designed for both professional and amateur genealogists and other researchers, this index provides a detailed guide to materials available in the extensive Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations microfilm set. By using this index to identify specific collections in which materials pertinent to ...

This easy-to-use reference is packed with simple, effective, and sometimes surprising methods for preventing and removing stains, spots, and dirt from fabrics, furniture, carpets, laundry, walls, and more. A real first-aid manual for the home. 125,000 copies in print.