Mythology book

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Dk Publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Release date 20180514 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4654-7337-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4654-7337-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the word and established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats: hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, and e-book. For 75 years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology-from Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom. This exciting new deluxe, large-format hardcover edition, published in celebration of the book's 75th anniversary, will be beautifully packages and fully-illustrated throughout with all-new, specially commissioned four-color art, making it a true collector's item. Features Summary In celebration of of the 75th anniversary of this classic bestseller, this stunningly illustrated, beautifully packaged, larger-format hardcover edition will be beloved by fans of Greek... Author Edith Hamilton (Author), Jim Tierney (Illustrator) Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Release date 20171108 Pages 371 ISBN 0-316-43852-9 ISBN 13 978-0-316-43852-0

Softcover. English. Paper Tiger. 1996. ISBN: 1850283605. 128pp. Good condition in softcover. A creature of myth and legend, the unicorn is a powerful white horse surrounded by an aura of calm and gentle wisdom emanating from its single sharp, spiralling horn. This illustrated celebration of the unicorn explores its history and mythology. Book No: 47992

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This fun book, part of the popular Cool series, is a fascinating introduction to world mythology, broken up into handy bite-sized chunks. It covers all the main world mythologies, including Sumerian, Incan, African, Native American, African, Egyptian, Persian, Hindu, Norse and, of course, Greek and Roman, including the famous Olympians (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon and others). It begins with a selection of creation myths from different cultures (for example the Dreamtime of Aboriginal Australian mythology) and delves into individual stories from mythology, such as Perseus meeting Medusa and Pandora's box. It covers fantastical mythological creatures from the fearsome Manticore from Persian legend to the modern-day Yeti, plus giants, dragons and the Phoenix. It explores mythological places like Atlantis and various versions of the afterlife, from the idyllic Arthurian Avalon to the rather less pleasant Yomi, the dark and gloomy underworld of Japanese mythology. Ancient myths are still relevant to today's society, explaining traditions and giving lasting moral lessons. But most of all, they're entertaining adventures that connect us to the past - and this book is the perfect introduction to how cool mythology really is. Word count: 20,000 Features Summary This fun book, part of the popular Cool series, is a fascinating introduction to world mythology, broken up into handy bite-sized chunks. It covers all the main world mythologies... Author Malcolm Croft (Author), Damien Weighill (Illustrator) Publisher Portico Books Release date 20160811 Pages 112 ISBN 1-910232-84-X ISBN 13 978-1-910232-84-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The 30-Second... series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects that you feel you should really understand. Each idea, no matter how complex, is explained using a mere two pages, 300 words, and one picture: all easily digested in only half a minute.30-Second Mythology offers the shortest path to a world of gods and monsters. So much modern culture traces its origins back to Greek and Roman mythology (witness 2010's Clash of the Titans and Percy Jackson and the Olympians). The stories provide wonderful references to make your conversation more heroic and lift your imagination closer to the gods. Sail through these fifty 30-second legends to discover what Hercules did to deserve his twelve labours, why Odysseus took ten years to travel 500 miles, and how Narcissus found the love of his life. The perfect reference book for creative writers, it covers gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, story locations and the great storytellers. There are also condensed versions of the tragic tales alongside explanations of their modern legacies: from the Oedipus Complex to the Narcissus Syndrome. Features Summary 30-Second Mythology offers the shortest path to a world of gods and monsters. Includes condensed versions of the tragic tales alongside explanations of their modern legacies. Author Robert A. Segal Publisher The Ivy Press Release date 20170810 Pages 160 ISBN 1-78240-516-X ISBN 13 978-1-78240-516-0

Classical Mythology - Arthur Cotterall The images below form part of the description. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.  I send by Ordinary mail and supply a tracking number.  Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Summary This book is part of Barnes & Noble's series-of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather and with a satin-ribbon bookmark... Author Various Authors Publisher Sterling Release date 20160908 Pages 320 ISBN 1-4351-6288-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4351-6288-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Native American culture is founded on stories told orally and handed down through the generations, outlining myths that reveal the origin of a tribe, legends that chronicle heroes who fought the gods, stories that tell of malevolent trickster spirits, and canny morality tales for the ages. In Native American Myths & Legends you can read about characters such as Old Man, Rabbit Boy, Blue Jay (the trickster bird), the Double-Faced Ghost, the Splinter-Foot Girl and Mondawmin, the Corn Spirit. You will also discover the meaning of the Potlatch Feast, the legend of the Great Turtle and the myth of the Bear Foster-Son. The book is divided into seven chapters, covering creation myths; people, family and culture; the natural world; ghosts and spirits; gods, demons and heroes; love, morality and death; and warfare. Illustrated with 180 photographs and artworks, Native American Myths & Legends is an exciting and informative exploration of the beliefs and culture of North America's first inhabitants. Features Summary Native American culture is founded on stories told orally and handed down through the generations, outlining myths that reveal the origin of a tribe, legends that chronicle heroes who fought the gods... Author Chris McNab Publisher Amber Books Ltd Release date 20180524 Pages 224 ISBN 1-78274-628-5 ISBN 13 978-1-78274-628-7

Softcover. English. Oxford University Press. 1990. ISBN: 9780192177476. 320pp. Good condition in softcover. Book No: 48316

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Leon-Portilla explores the Maya Indians' remarkable concepts of time. At the book's first appearance Evon Z. Vogt, Curator of Middle American Ethnology in Harvard University, predicted that it would become "a classic in anthropology," a prediction borne out by the continuing critical attention given to it by leading scholars. Like no other people in history, the ancient Maya were obsessed by the study of time. Their sages framed its cycles with tireless exactitude. Yet their preoccupation with time was not limited to calendrics; it was a central trait in their evolving culture. In this absorbing work Leon-Portilla probes the question, What did time really mean for the ancient Maya in terms of their mythology, religious thought, worldview, and everyday life? In his analysis of key Maya texts and computations, he reveals one of the most elaborate attempts of the human mind to penetrate the secrets of existence. Features Summary In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works, Miguel Leon-Portilla explores the Maya Indians' remarkable concepts of time... Author Miguel Leon Portilla (Author), C. Boiles (Translator), F. Horcasitas (Translator) Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Release date 19900901 Pages 256 ISBN 0-8061-2308-7 ISBN 13 978-0-8061-2308-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Chasing the Moon thoroughly reimagines the race to the moon, upending much of the conventional mythology. With newly revealed stories about the space race, from its earliest days to the monumental achievement of the lunar landing in 1969, the book features a diverse cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events. Utilising a wealth of previously overlooked and lost archival material, much of which has never before been revealed to the public, the Space Age is recast as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama in this fascinating new book. Among those included are astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman and Bill Anders; Sergei Khrushchev, son of the former Soviet premier and a leading Soviet rocket engineer; Poppy Northcutt, a 25-year old `mathematics whiz' who gained worldwide attention as the first woman to serve in the all-male bastion of NASA's Mission Control; and Ed Dwight, the Air Force pilot selected by the Kennedy administration to train as America's first black astronaut. Features Summary Chasing the Moon thoroughly reimagines the race to the moon, upending much of the conventional mythology. With newly revealed stories about the space race... Author Robert Stone (Author), Alan Andres (Author) Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20190601 Pages 336 ISBN 0-00-830787-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-830787-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days While the main focus of the book is on telling the stories, some scene-setting is provided at the beginning and each chapter also contains a section of commentary to explain what is going on and its significance.The Norse myths have gained widespread attention in the English-speaking world, partly through a Scandinavian diaspora, especially in the USA) and partly through a great interest in the myths and legends which lie behind Viking activity. Tolkien's 'Middle Earth', too, as seen in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films is heavily indebted to Germanic/Norse mythology. The Whittock's book fills a gap in the market between academic publications and the interest-generating (but confusing) products of Hollywood and comic-culture. This is an accessible book, which both provides a retelling of these dramatic stories and also sets them in context so that their place within the Viking world can be understood. The book explores Norse myths (stories, usually religious, which explain origins, why things are as they are, the nature of the spiritual) and legends (stories which attempt to explain historical events and which may involve historical characters but which are told in a non-historical way and which often include supernatural events). Features Summary A collection of lively and accessible retellings of the major Norse myths and legends, with commentary to explain what is going on and its significance. Author Martyn Whittock (Author), Hannah Whittock (Author) Publisher Robinson Release date 20171011 Pages 288 ISBN 1-4721-3803-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4721-3803-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING. PLAY NOW. OR WE ALL LOSE. After centuries waiting in secret, twelve unbroken bloodlines, armed with hidden knowledge and lethal training, are called to take humanity's fate into their hands... The first book in a game-changing new series by bestselling author, James Frey. Bryan High School, Omaha, Nebraska: Sarah stands at her graduation ceremony - perfect SATs, a star athlete, her life ahead of her. Then a meteor wipes out half her school. But Sarah is not hurt and not surprised. Because she is the Player of the 233rd line - the Cahokian. And she knows what this means. Endgame is here. Juliaca, Puno, Peru: Jago walks the streets after the meteor hits. There's looting and violence but he's not scared. He is the Player of the 21st line - the Olmec. And he's ready. Endgame is here. China, Australia, Turkey... Twelve meteors fall. Cities and people burn. The news is full of the end of the world. But Sarah, Jago and ten others are already plotting and planning for the fight. They are the Players and Endgame is here. All but one of them will fail. But that one will save the world. We hope... Written into this book is a puzzle. Solve the puzzle, and you will find the key to open a case of gold. Read the Books. Find the Clues. Solve the Puzzle. Who will Win? Google Niantic is building a mobile location-based augmented reality videogame inextricably tied to the books and mythology, a major prize will be tied to a puzzle in each book, and Twentieth Century Fox has bought the movie rights. Features Summary THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING. PLAY NOW. OR WE ALL LOSE. After centuries waiting in secret, twelve unbroken bloodlines, armed with hidden knowledge and lethal training... Author James Frey Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20150604 Pages 464 ISBN 0-00-758520-9 ISBN 13 978-0-00-758520-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The second book in Dolores Redondo's atmospheric Baztan trilogy, featuring Inspector Amaia Salazar. With masterful storytelling and a detective to rival Sarah Lund, this Spanish bestselling series has taken Europe by storm. IT TAKES JUST ONE WORD TO STIR THE GHOSTS OF THE PAST A year after arresting Jason Medina for the rape and murder of his step-daughter, Detective Inspector Amaia Salazar has one last duty to complete before starting her maternity leave - attending Medina's trial. When the trial is suddenly called off, Amaia is appalled. But the judge had no choice. Jason Medina has committed suicide, leaving behind a cryptic note addressed to Amaia: the single word `Tarttalo'. To unravel the truth behind this obscure reference to Basque mythology, Amaia must return once again to the Baztan valley, her family home and the place where she feels most vulnerable. As the investigation becomes more complicated and more personal, those closest to Amaia will be placed in mortal danger... Features Summary The second book in Dolores Redondo's atmospheric Baztan trilogy, featuring Inspector Amaia Salazar. With masterful storytelling and a detective to rival Sarah Lund... Author Dolores Redondo Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20170518 Pages 528 ISBN 0-00-816557-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-816557-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Demigod Files: the perfect companion to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. The perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods! In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see. These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous adventures, a Spotter's Guide to Monsters, a Who's Who in Greek mythology, Percy's Summer Camp report and much more. So, if you're armed with this book, you'll have everything you need to know to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures have just begun...Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide Praise for the Percy Jackson series: 'Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner' - Amanda Craig, The Times 'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' - Telegraph 'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' - New York Times The Percy Jackson series: The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan's Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of Athena The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent's Shadow Features Summary Suitable for all young demigods, this volume gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that no regular human child is allowed to see. Author Rick Riordan Publisher Puffin Release date 20100107 Pages 169 ISBN 0-14-132950-5 ISBN 13 978-0-14-132950-5

  The Black Raven by KATHARINE KERR - Paperback Edition - In NEW Condition   Book ten of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years. At the end of the Civil Wars, Prince Maryn stands on the brink of bringing peace at last to the torn kingdom, but powerful magics threaten his reign and his life. Only Nevyn’s young apprentice, Lilli, can see the horrifying power of the curse, her dead mother’s legacy of evil, that could bring disaster upon them all. But she has only untried magic for a weapon as she fights to save her beloved prince. Centuries later, the ancient evil rises again, threatening a raging tide of war that could destroy Deverry forever. Out in the lonely Northlands the savage Horsekin are gathering their armies to march west and conquer the kingdom promised them by their blood-maddened goddess, Alshandra, and her human priestess, Raena. Directly in their path lies the peaceful city of Cerr Cawnen, trembling in the fear of war.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The Sun God has been captured by the gigantic Dark Serpent of the Underworld. Now our hero Akori must defeat the beast, or else darkness will seize Egypt for eternity. It combines incredible Ancient Egyptian mythology with epic fantasy. There are free game cards with each book - a great collectability factor and huge boy appeal. It includes a dedicated website featuring an interactive map, hieroglyphic codes to crack, facts about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and more. Features Summary The Sun God has been captured by the gigantic Dark Serpent of the Underworld. Now our hero Akori must defeat the beast, or else darkness will seize Egypt for eternity.. Author Dan Hunter (Author), Staz Johnson (Illustrator) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20130709 Pages 133 ISBN 1-4095-6206-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-6206-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days This engaging and beautifully illustrated book looks at the remarkable life and work of Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)--by turns businessman, soldier, playwright, and (despite lacking either training or qualifications) the architect of some of the most important country houses of his era. Architectural historian Vaughan Hart examines Vanbrugh's surviving, destroyed, and unrealized buildings--among them Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace--outlining the contemporary political and social events that influenced their design and showing how these strikingly original buildings can be interpreted through reference to classical mythology, Renaissance fortifications, and medieval houses. Features Summary Looks at the life and work of Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) - by turns businessman, soldier, playwright, and (despite lacking either training or qualifications) the architect of some of the important country houses of his era... Author Vaughan Hart Publisher Yale University Press Release date 20080620 Pages 256 ISBN 0-300-11929-1 ISBN 13 978-0-300-11929-9

The #1 Sunday Times and International Bestseller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times) Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarizing politics, his frank and refreshing message about the value of individual responsibility and ancient wisdom has resonated around the world. In this book, he provides twelve profound and practical principles for how to live a meaningful life, from setting your house in order before criticising others to comparing yourself to who you were yesterday, not someone else today. Happiness is a pointless goal, he shows us. Instead we must search for meaning, not for its own sake, but as a defence against the suffering that is intrinsic to our existence. Drawing on vivid examples from the author's clinical practice and personal life, cutting edge psychology and philosophy, and lessons from humanity's oldest myths and stories, 12 Rules for Life offers a deeply rewarding antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to our modern problems.   Receive download link in 1 to 2 days

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'It will be read and re-read not as a treatise but as a story: one of the most extraordinary that has ever been written of the origins of Western self-consciousness' Simon Schama The marriage of Cadmus and Harmony was the last time the gods of Olympus feasted alongside mortals. What happened in the distant ages preceding it, and in the generations that followed, form the timeless tales of ancient Greek mythology. In this masterful retelling of the myths we think we know, Roberto Calasso illuminates the deepest questions of our existence. 'The kind of book one comes across only once or twice in one's lifetime' Joseph Brodsky 'A perfect work like no other' Gore Vidal Features Summary 'It will be read and re-read not as a treatise but as a story: one of the most extraordinary that has ever been written of the origins of Western self-consciousness' Simon Schama The marriage of Cadmus and Harmony was the last time the gods of Olympus feasted alongside mortals... Author Roberto Calasso Publisher Penguin Classics Release date 20190606 Pages 416 ISBN 0-241-39920-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-39920-0