How do myths that were deeply embedded in the customs and beliefs of their original culture find themselves retold and reinterpreted across the world, centuries or even millennia later? Focusing on ten myths that have had the greatest cultural impact and Zobraziť viac
The Greek myths are among the world's most important cultural building blocks and they have been retold many times, but rarely do they focus on the remarkable women at the heart of these ancient stories... Zobraziť viac
Greek legends as illustrated classics for young and old. The Greek myths are timeless classics, whose scenes and figures have captivated us since ancient times. The gods and heroes of these legends hold up a mirror to the human... Zobraziť viac
Orwell's timeless satire, now in the Penguin Clothbound Classics series with a cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith'All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others'When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm... Zobraziť viac
From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical... Zobraziť viac
In 1964, two years after the critically lauded release of his debut novel A Different Drummer, William Melvin Kelley published his first collection of short stories, Dancers on the Shore... Zobraziť viac
The erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it progresses through its evolutionary continuum. This text is a comprehensive exploration of the evolutionary relationship of the avian erythrocyte with ... Zobraziť viac
Tumors in Domestic Animals, Fifth Edition is a fully revised new edition of the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on veterinary tumor pathology in common domestic animals, now in full color throughout with the most ... Zobraziť viac
Square Peg: Hilarious stories about life's mishaps from the creator of the immensely popular blog 'Hyperbole and a Half'.... Zobraziť viac
This museum is open all hours. It will transport you millions of years back in time to discover the largest and most ferocious land animals that ever lived - the dinosaurs. So where did the T.rex live? What did Brachiosaurus eat?... Zobraziť viac
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working-class origins to the top of her game: defending, cross-examining and winning. But an unexpected event forces her to confront the patriarchal power of the law... Zobraziť viac
Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text... Zobraziť viac
n Letters of Note: Love, Shaun Usher gathers together some of the most powerful messages about love ever composed, whether inspired by love's first blush or the recriminations at its ending, the regrets of unrequited feelings and the ... Zobraziť viac
'I have always been ridiculous, and I have known it, perhaps from the hour I was born' A man goes mad because he is happy. A civil servant behaves like a monster at a wedding-party. A man is swallowed by a crocodile, but not eaten nor... Zobraziť viac
An informative and practical guide to cooking healthy, nutritious meals for dogs. To dog owners, their pets are regarded as cherished members of the family, and they care about their health and well-being as they would that of a human. Zobraziť viac
Česká republika je zemí s bohatou historií, kde se odjakživa protínaly vrcholné kulturní a umělecké vlivy celé Evropy. Množství vzácných stavitelských památek – hradů, zámků, klášterů a historických měst, je tu nepřeberné... Zobraziť viac
To walk through life not just collecting photographs and souvenirs but insight and revelation. Ethics lecturer, naturalist and explorer describes the journey to God and spiritual dimensions of life through travel, nature, prayer, meeting with others... Zobraziť viac
The coveted Penguin Threads series continues with three more enchanting, beautifully sewn covers by a talented visual artist. Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge book design, ... Zobraziť viac
Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school owner and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both his pupils and his family with facts, he bans fancy and wonder from young minds... Zobraziť viac
