Eaters of the Dead: Myths and Realities of Cannibal Monsters (Wetmore Jr Kevin J.)(Pevná vazba)

Eaters of the Dead: Myths and Realities of Cannibal Monsters (Wetmore Jr Kevin J.)(Pevná vazba)

Spanning myth, history, and contemporary culture, a terrifying and illuminating excavation of the meaning of cannibalism. Every culture has monsters that eat us, and every culture repels in horror when we eat ourselves. From Grendel to medieval Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean, and from the Ghuls of

Greek Myths - Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Selkie (Birch Josephine)(Pevná vazba)

In a small village by the sea the fishermen are full of tales and myths of monsters, pirates and mermaids, but there is one myth that may be true. On a fine, clear morning the men set sail. Reeling in the nets the youngest of the crew is dragged into the water. Rescued from the depths of the sea by

Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

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, Pegasus, Heracles, Odysseus, the Wooden Horse

Of Fire and Night (Anderson Kevin J.)(Pevná vazba)

In the fifth book of The Saga of Seven Suns, a climactic battle begins between the Ildiran Solar Navy, the Earth Defense Forces, the Roamers, green priests, Klikiss robots, and hydrogue

Egyptian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic

Monsters of Our Own Making: The Peculiar Pleasures of Fear (Warner Marina)(Paperback)

Since the beginning of storytelling, monsters of all kinds have inhabited myths, legends, folklore, and oral traditions, and they continue to thrive amidst society's ever-increasing attraction to the thrill of experiencing fear. Today many of us seek out horror movies, read thrillers and Gothic

Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals (Napoli Donna)(Pevná vazba)

The new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales

Man-Eaters of Kumaon (Corbett Jim)(Pevná vazba)

The presence of a man-eating tiger in the impoverished rural community of Nainital spread fear and panic among the terrified locals. This tigress had already devoured over 460 victims by the time Jim Corbett was approached to track and kill her in 1907. These ten thrilling and moving tales are

Monsters on the Run (the Yeti Files #2), 2 (Sherry Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

Blizz Richards and his band of wacky cryptids are back for another illustrated adventure Everyone thinks the Loch Ness monster is one-of-a-kind. But that just means Nessie's lonely. And only yeti Blizz Richards and his team of cryptozoologists can help her find a friend just like her. With a little

Dune: The Lady of Caladan (Herbert Brian)(Pevná vazba)

From Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Dune: The Lady of Caladan is a brand new novel in the internationally bestselling Dune series. Lady Jessica, mother of Paul, and consort to Leto Atreides. The choices she made shaped an empire, but first the Lady of Caladan must reckon with her own betrayal

Space Between Worlds (Johnson Micaiah)(Pevná vazba)

Of the 380 realities that have been unlocked, Cara is dead in all but 8. But when one of her remaining doppelgangers dies under mysterious circumstances, Cara is plunged into a new world with an old

Indian Myths (Jackson J. K.)(Paperback)

India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought

Myths & Legends(Pevná vazba)

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of

Marvel Myths and Legends - The epic origins of Thor, the Eternals, Black Panther, and the Marvel Universe (Hill James)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane

Greek Myths. Tales of Troy and Odysseus - Gustav Schwab

This collection of tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus, from Gustav Schwab’s seminal anthology of Greek myths, stages the illustrious exploits of a host of heroes and gods. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration,

Lord of All the Dead (Cercas Javier)(Pevná vazba)

Lord of All the Dead is a courageous journey into Javier Cercas' family history and that of a country collapsing from a fratricidal

Monstrous Book Of Monsters (Duddle Jonny)(Pevná vazba)

The ultimate guide to spotting and avoiding monsters with artwork from Jonny

Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities (Olson Roger E.)(Pevná vazba)

In this book, Roger Olson sets forth classical Arminian theology and addresses the myriad misunderstandings and misrepresentations of it through the ages. Irenic yet incisive, Olson argues that classical Arminian theology has a rightful place in the evangelical church because it maintains deep

Energies in the Arts (Kahn Douglas)(Pevná vazba)

Investigating the concepts and material realities of energy coursing through the arts: a foundational text.This book investigates energies--in the plural, the energies embedded and embodied in everything under the sun-- as they are expressed in the arts. With contributions from scholars and critics

Bread Winner: An Intimate History of the Victorian Economy (Griffin Emma)(Pevná vazba)

'A powerful story of social realities, pressures, and the fracturing of traditional structures.'--Ruth Goodman, Wall Street Journal Nineteenth century Britain saw remarkable economic growth and a rise in real wages. But not everyone shared in the nation's wealth. Unable to earn a sufficient income

Made Realities - Photographs by Thomas Demand, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Andreas Gursky and Jeff Wall(Pevná vazba)

Between documentation and fiction--the realities of four world-famous photographers. Recognizing strangeness in familiar objects, the present in the past, the artificial in the authentic-the four masterly photographers in this collection offer glimpses of a world that blurs the boundary between

Shadows of Rookhaven (Kenny Padraig)(Pevná vazba)

A story about family and forgiveness, a sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, from the bestselling author of

Bio Art: Altered Realities (Myers William)(Pevná vazba)

In an era of fast-paced technological progress and with the impact of humans on the environment increasing, the concept of 'nature' itself seems called into question. Bio Art explores the work of 'bio artists,' those who work with living organisms and life processes to address the possibilities and