Author: Lucilla Bur
Publisher: University of Texas Pre
Keywords: past, legendary, myths, greek
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 1990-03-03
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 0292727488
ISBN-13: 9780292727489
Here retold in all their dramatic power are some of the most exciting and influential of all Greek myths: the epic struggle of the Trojan War, the wanderings of Odysseus, the tragic destiny of Oedipus, and the heroic adventures of Herakles, Theseus, Perseus, and Jason. The author introduces the complex pantheon of Olympian gods and goddesses, describing their attributes, genealogies, and often comic relationships, and illustrates the personalities and their stories by drawing upon the artistry of the ancient culture which created them. A concluding chapter reviews the powerful and continuing i
Author: Mike Gayle
Publisher: Flame
Keywords: minx, girlfriend, legendary
Published: 2000-03-06
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0340793333
ISBN-13: 9780340793336
Authors:Louis Cha, Tony Wong,
Publisher: ComicsOne
Keywords: vol, couple, legendary
Number of Pages: 120
Published: 2005-04-04
List price: $13.95
ISBN-10: 1588991911
ISBN-13: 9781588991911
Set in the violent and turbulent world of Ancient China, The Legendary Couple is the touching love story of an orphan, Kuo Yung, and his beautiful wife, Xiao Longnu. The story begins sixteen years after the fateful day the two were separated. Kuo Yung has overcome countless hardships to become an unparalleled martial artist but his accomplishments are not enough to satisfy him, because he has never stopped longing for Xiao Longnu. Now, as the two are reunited, both wonder if their love has stood the test of time.
Author: Nicholas Cla
Publisher: Mariner Book
Keywords: queen, legendary, search, desert, sheba
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2002-06-20
List price: $14.00
ISBN-10: 0618219269
ISBN-13: 9780618219261
In this exhilarating archaeological adventure, Nicholas Clapp seeks the truth behind the legend of the Queen of Sheba. Ever since she swept into the court of King Solomon three thousand years ago, her story has been told and retold, often getting diluted, amended, and reworked along the way. In a quest to collect clues to the mystery of Sheba, Clapp travels to Ethiopia, Yemen, Israel, and even a village in France. Using the latest technology, including satellite images and carbon-14 dating, and some recent archaeological discoveries, he pieces together the facts behind Sheba’s multifacet
Author: Raymond Britt
Publisher: CreateSpace
Keywords: guide, course, legendary, marathon, boston
Number of Pages: 220
Published: 2010-01-25
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1450558259
ISBN-13: 9781450558259
"This is a must-read for any fan of the Boston Marathon" -- ’Hurricane’ Bob Mina // The Boston Marathon features a legendary course that is considered one of the toughest in the world. If you’re planning to race Boston, you had better know what you’re up against. The course may look manageable, but as experts will tell you, it can be brutal. If you’re not ready, if you don’t understand the intricacies of the course, Boston can eat you alive. This book takes the reader deep into the race course with a groundbreaking approach: a comprehensive mile-by-mile tou
Author: Elizabeth Warner
Publisher: University of Texas Pre
Keywords: series, past, legendary, myths, russian
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 2002-07-01
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 0292791585
ISBN-13: 9780292791589
The coming of Christianity to the state of Kievan Rus’ at the end of the tenth century had an enormous impact on the development of Russian civilization. Despite the abandonment of the pagan gods, both Christian and pagan practices and beliefs continued to coexist for centuries, producing a system known as "dual faith." Russian Myths deals with mythic beliefs, notions, and customs--concerning the veneration of earth, water, fire, and air, demons and spirit-beings in the world of nature, the cult of the dead, and witchcraft--many of which have their roots in the pre-Christian past but sti
Author: Colin Irwi
Publisher: Billboard Book
Keywords: highway, revisited, dylan, bob, sessions, legendary
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-01-08
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0823083985
ISBN-13: 9780823083985
This breakthrough series looks at great music from a unique vantage point. By considering the recording session itself, rather than the final album, Legendary Sessions showcases the creative process and all the elements that go into making music that reflected its time, commented on our society, and influenced our culture. How did these epoch-making sessions come about? What influenced the artists? What was it like to be there as the recording was made? Written by top entertainment journalists, Legendary Sessions answers those questions with an involving you-are-there style. What impact did th
