The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and ... Zobraziť viac
Penelope. Immortalised in legend and myth as the devoted wife of the glorious Odysseus, silently weaving and unpicking and weaving again as she waits for her husband's return... Zobraziť viac
A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations. This artful and accessible introduction to constellations equips readers with the information they need to locate, name, and explain all 88 internationally .... Zobraziť viac
This handy guide to the Greek and Roman Myths brings classical mythology to life... Zobraziť viac
An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands... Zobraziť viac
In the name of the Father, not a word of this. Her letters are forbidden. Beatrice is the convent's librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts... Zobraziť viac
The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling – from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, bestselling fiction... Zobraziť viac
For readers of Madeleine Miller and Natalie Haynes comes the story of the most infamous monster of Greek mythology: Medusa... Zobraziť viac
For hundreds of years children have been learning through the medium of story-telling. Aesop s Fables represent the archetype of these moral tales and have been delighting children and adults alike for generations. Now, in this new format... Zobraziť viac
Wordsworth Editions: Aesop's celebrated collection of fables has always been popular with both adults and children. These... Zobraziť viac
Nová kniha o španielskych záhadách mesta Girony, nové babylonské mýty v Girone - o obroch a vílach. Vítame Vás v Španielsku a pozývame na stretnutie s tajnými bytosťami... Zobraziť viac
"I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions - much good it did me." So begins Kaikeyi's story... Zobraziť viac
A fantastic compendium, this wonderful collection of Greek myths taken from "Usborne Young Reading" titles is a thrilling and informative read. Featuring the best-known of all the Greek heroes and monsters, with six stories starring Perseus and Medusa, Pe Zobraziť viac
Básník, prozaik, dramatik a publicista Viktor Dyk se v této novele (časopisecky 1911–1912, knižně 1915) inspiroval starou saskou pověstí, již použil jako volný rámec pro vyprávění o tajemném poutníkovi, který na žádost občanů... Zobraziť viac
A witty, scatological illustrated version of the world's greatest collection of fables, allegedly written by a slave in the 5th century BC. A book for our times: as Gebler notes, Aesop has two subjects... Zobraziť viac
<i>In A Thousand Ships</i>, broadcaster and classicist Natalie Haynes retells the story of the Trojan War from an all-female perspective, for fans of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker... Zobraziť viac
Medea longs for a different life. Since childhood, she has been separated from her sister, shunned by her mother, and persecuted and tormented by her brother and father. All because of a unique and dangerous talent: witchcraft. Zobraziť viac
A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. 'Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance... Zobraziť viac
If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Monster. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa... Zobraziť viac
