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The Little Book of Egyptian Hieroglyphs
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Best to skip if you need a radically different tone from this lane. Less ideal if you want a pure quick-hit format rather than this kind of read. You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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The Little Book of Egyptian Hieroglyphs by Roy A. Adkins reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2002 • Hodder Mobius • 192 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2002 • Hodder Mobius • 192 pages • ISBN 9780340794913.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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