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1) The Odyssey
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Language
English
Description
"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse...
2) The Iliad
Author
Language
English
Description
An epic tale of love and betrayal, war and hope The Iliad is the first of two legendary ancient poems attributed to the Greek bard Homer. Typically dated between the 8th and 7th centuries BC it is believed by many to be the earliest extant piece of European literature. The poem deals with the exploits of Agamemnon, Odysseus, Achilles, Ajax and their comrades in the final year of their siege of the city of Troy.
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Series
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Description
War, the bringer of tears...' War, glory, despair, and mourning: for 2,700 years the Iliad has gripped listeners and readers with the story of Achilles' anger and Hector's death. This tragic episode during the siege of Troy, sparked by a quarrel between the leader of the Greek army and its mightiest warrior, Achilles, is played out between mortals and gods, with devastating human consequences. It is a story of many truths, speaking of awesome emotions,
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Series
Great books of the Western world volume 3
Publisher
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Author
Publisher
McLoughlin Bros.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The three little kittens
Found their mittens,
And they began to cry,
'Oh mammy dear,
See here, see here,
Our mittens we have found!'
'What! found your mittens,
You darling kittens;
Then you shall have some pie.'
Purr, purr, purr, purr,
Purr, purr, purr, purr.
Author
Publisher
Hezekiah Howe & Co.
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Although the mode of cooking is such as is generally practiced by good notable Yankee housekeepers, yet the New England Cook Book is not so local but that it will answer like a modern almanac, without any material alteration for almost any meridian. It is intended for all classes of society and embracing both the plainest and richest cooking, joined to such minuteness of directions as to leave as little as possible to the judgment of the practitioner,...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Featuring spectacular images straight from the vaults of the National Wildlife Federation, these should be the very first books to introduce children to animals from around the world. Every photo shows these creatures in their natural habitats. Each books in the series carries the logo and name of the National Wildlife Federation.
These are not just board books, but the first books that any toddler will love and adults will enjoy reading....
These are not just board books, but the first books that any toddler will love and adults will enjoy reading....
Author
Publisher
A. Reader
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"The volume now in the reader’s hands forms the fifth, and, for the present, the concluding portion of the 'Phallic Series' it was found necessary to issue in further explication of certain matters set forth in the first book on this peculiar subject.
Having dealt with Sex Worship generally, Ophiolatræia, the Round Towers and Holed Stones, Trees, Fishes, Flowers, and Fire, the ground has been pretty well covered, and with the exception of an Appendix,...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A sweet tiger cub, padding softly on its paws across the ground. A little lion getting its head nuzzled by mama as they soak in the sun. Two young kangaroos—joeys—at play. An infant chimpanzee, clinging lovingly to its mother’s back. Nothing’s more irresistible than an animal baby, and with these magnificent photos, kids can meet the cutest ones of all, and their families, too. From two fox kits climbing on logs, to an adorable...
Author
Publisher
Archie Comics
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Archie 1000 Page Comics-Palooza collects 1000 pages of new and classic Archie tales in our biggest collection ever, with over 100 full-color stories featuring America's favorite red-head and friends navigating the pressures and pratfalls of teenagers everywhere!
Author
Publisher
Archie Comics
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Archie 1000 Page Comics Jamboree collects 1000 pages of new and classic Archie tales in one amazing volume--our biggest collection yet, with over 100 full-color stories featuring America's favorite red-head and friends navigating the pressures and pratfalls of teenagers everywhere! This book's format is akin to the hugely popular Archie Digest series and is filled with the same mix of wild humor, awkward charm and genuine relatability...
Author
Publisher
Archie Comics
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
In the tradition of the smash hit Best of Archie Comics series comes another great full-color $9.99 volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the funniest and most iconic stories of the past 70 years featuring Archie's girl friends Betty and Veronica, hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, fans and historians from 200,000 pages of material. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed the Betty and Veronica comics as well as...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
A snowy owl flying, a giant panda climbing, a huge gray whale emerging from the waves: See these beautiful animals in the wild, where they belong. These amazing photos from the archives of the National Wildlife Federation showcase a menagerie of marvelous creatures. Children will look wide-eyed at a herd of wildebeests rushing through water; a mama brown bear attending to her adorable cubs; a smiling alligator, its powerful jaws opened wide; adult...
Author
Publisher
Archie Comics
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
It's hilarious high school dating hi-jinx in a great pocket-sized edition from Archie Comics! This graphic novel collection features hand-picked, favorite stories about the comedically dysfunctional dating scene of friends Archie, Betty and Veronica at Riverdale High.