In the darkness of night, magic awaits... Nottingham, 1906... Zobraziť viac
Within every woman, there lies a powerful force of energy, creativity and self-knowing: their wild woman. For centuries, she has been repressed by a male-orientated value system that trivialises her emotions. Until now... Zobraziť viac
In this powerful new collection, Charlotte Higgins foregrounds Greek mythology's most enduring heroines. Here are the myths of Heracles and Theseus, the Trojan war, Thebes and Argos and Athens... Zobraziť viac
Humans have always told stories, and myths have been used for millennia as a means of storytelling. A good tale can deliver an important message, an understanding of deeper emotional conflicts, or perhaps act as a light piece of entertainment... Zobraziť viac
The perfect introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend. Korean myths are a living and evolving part of society, in both the North and South. With the export of Korean film across the globe, K-pop, fashion, K-dramas, literature and comics there... Zobraziť viac
In one of the most famous Greek myths, Ariadne betrayed her father, King Minos, to help Theseus defeat the Minotaur. But Theseus in turn betrayed her. This is her story. A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur... Zobraziť viac
The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole years... Zobraziť viac
Paris the Trojan has kidnapped Helen, Greek queen and most beautiful woman of the ancient world. A thousand ships give chase and lay siege to Troy. Yet the city stands resolutely against Greek might. Only invulnerable Achilles and... Zobraziť viac
Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok... Zobraziť viac
Philip Matyszak skilfully navigates the myths and legends of early Rome, exploring the enigmatic origins of the Romans and how the first seeds of a great empire were sown. ‘I sing of arms and the man’ wrote Virgil at the start of the Aeneid, one of ... Zobraziť viac
2021 BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL2021 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD WINNER"GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOUR HEART THUMP AND SKIN CRAWL”—The New York TimesA gripping, modern-day spin on the Pied Piper fairy tale, as well as a... Zobraziť viac
Korea's myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of a land inhabited since Neolithic times.The earliest years are subject to myth with some references to the Gojoseon Kingdom being found in the northern region of Korea and Southern province... Zobraziť viac
With tales from myth, folklore and modern writers, Moon Falling Short Stories brings a potent mix of superstition and belief that reaches back to the gods of Babylon, Ancient Egypt and Greece. Khonsu, Innana, Artemis and Thoth are just a few of... Zobraziť viac
Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers... Zobraziť viac
The essential guide to the world of Aztec mythology, based on Nahuatl-language sources that challenge the colonial history passed down to us by the Spanish... Zobraziť viac
An immersive and mesmerizing narrative that reimagines the Mesopotamian myth of the Great Flood... Zobraziť viac
The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of short fiction comprised of over thirty tales ranging from a variety of descents, including Portuguese, Irish, British, and Celtic. Each tale is written in lively prose, depicting unforgettable characters. In The... Zobraziť viac
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new, funny and fantastical gingerbread man book for kids!Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and... Zobraziť viac
After ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle. Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks – among them the legendary... Zobraziť viac
She left all she knew to find who she could be . . . She grows up in the wild wood, in a cave with her mother, but visions of a faraway lake drift to her on the spring breeze, scented with promise. And when she hears a traveler speak of Artos, king of... Zobraziť viac
