This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts... Zobraziť viac
Robert Fagles's latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of Western epics. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, The Aeneid follows the adventures of Aeneas... Zobraziť viac
A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers. There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his. "You are mine," Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and... Zobraziť viac
Although many of us first encountered runes in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, this sacred alphabet is by no means a fabrication for books or movies. Similar to Hebrew letters in the sense that each symbol contains a meaning that transcends its... 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 "Classics Reimagined" series is a library of stunning collector's editions of classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most well-loved, ... Zobraziť viac
Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories... Zobraziť viac
This enthralling collection brings together 50 ancient tales from Japanese mythology, presented in a hardback gift edition with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. These tales were gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist... 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
'Intelligent, probing' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'Wild, singular... gripped me from the start' DOUGLAS STUART 'Passionate, wild, hugely atmospheric' DAVID NICHOLLS 'A gorgeous, mysterious read' AISLING BEA 'Wild,... Zobraziť viac
Though Stoker did not invent vampires - and in fact based his character's life-in-death on extensive research into European folklore - his novel elevated the nocturnal monster to iconic stature, spawning a genre of stories and movies which flourishes... Zobraziť viac
Nové vydání jednoho z nejúspěšnějších děl klasické hrůzostrašné literatury, dodnes jeden z nejznámějších bestsellerů tohoto žánru. Autor důmyslně rozvíjí příběh upíra z karpatských lesů, který těm, jež ho chtějí zneškodnit, způsobí sérii katastrof a... Zobraziť viac
This unique and enchanting book opens the door to a captivating world of Icelandic folk legends. The six chapters of this anthology are each based on a different setting: farm, wilderness, darkness, church, ocean and shore. It provides translated tales... Zobraziť viac
A collectable edition exploring the immortal trickster god. From West African roots to Jamaican lore, Anansi embodies individuality and resilience, weaving ancient tales into modern life. Zobraziť viac
This deluxe hardback collection brings together the myths and legends of the Aztec and Mesoamerican peoples, beautifully presented with gold cover embossing and printed page edges... Zobraziť viac
The million-copy bestselling "rich and engaging high fantasy novel that puts women and their stories front and center . . . will pull you into its magical world from the first page." (Bustle)NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY:AMAZON (Top 100 Editors... Zobraziť viac
Odysseus is the cunning wanderer from the fall of Troy, breaker of oaths and teller of tales. His story is immortalised in Homer's Odyssey and will endure as long as humanity, forever capturing the imagination, not least because of the entities he... Zobraziť viac
Akí boli starí Slovania? Odkiaľ prišli? Ako žili? Čím prispeli do vienka európskej kultúry? Z dávnych čias sa vynára veľa otázok. Autor sa pri hľadaní odpovedí inšpiroval historickými prameňmi, čerpal z dobových zápisov i z doteraz nezverejnených... Zobraziť viac
Hypotéza Gaie vysvetľuje, že podmienky pre život na Zemi sú výsledkom pôsobenia jednoduchého organizmu, snáď živej bytosti – Gaie... Zobraziť viac
