The Epic of Gilgamesh (Kovacs Maureen Gallery)(Paperback)

The Epic of Gilgamesh (Kovacs Maureen Gallery)(Paperback)

Since the discovery over one hundred years ago of a body of Mesopotamian poetry preserved on clay tablets, what has come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has been considered a masterpiece of ancient literature. It recounts the deeds of a hero-king of ancient Mesopotamia, following him through

The Epic of Gilgamesh (Foster Benjamin R.)(Paperback)

The Epic of Gilgamesh (George Andrew)(Paperback)

The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence, translated with an introduction by Andrew George in Penguin Classics. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the

A Short History of Fantasy (Farah Mendlesohn)(Paperback)

Some of the earliest books ever written, including 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' and the 'Odyssey,' deal with monsters, marvels, extraordinary voyages, and magic, and this genre, known as fantasy, remained an essential part of European literature through the rise of the modern realist novel. Tracing the

Gilgamesh: The Life of a Poem (Schmidt Michael)(Paperback)

Reflections on a lost poem and its rediscovery by contemporary poets Gilgamesh is the most ancient long poem known to exist. It is also the newest classic in the canon of world literature. Lost for centuries to the sands of the Middle East but found again in the 1850s, it is a story of monsters,

13 Little Blue Envelopes Epic Reads Edition (Johnson Maureen)(Paperback)

Don't miss this Epic Reads paperback, featuring a brand-new look and an exclusive Q&A with Maureen Johnson--available for a limited time only With a stunning new design, this Epic Reads edition of bestselling author Maureen Johnson's utterly romantic tale is the perfect addition to any YA

Gilgamesh Retold (Lewis Jenny)(Paperback)

A new translation of Gilgamesh by a leading female poet uncovers new thematic

The Age of Revolution (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

An overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories which create a tapestry showing the development of humankind from medieval times, when every person had their place in the hierarchy

Approaches to Theological Ethics: Sources, Traditions, Visions (Junker-Kenny Maureen)(Paperback)

Maureen Junker-Kenny offers a systematic overview of the discipline of theological ethics in the variety of its approaches, which draw upon different philosophical traditions and theological visions in treating its sources. Part One examines the four sources of theological ethics: the Bible,

Norse Mythology (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

A retelling of the stories of Norse mythology as recommended for the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 4 (age 9-10). Includes myths on Creation, Odin and Mimir, Thor and Thialfi, Idun, Sif and

Dictator (Terry Philip)(Paperback)

Dictator/Gilgamesh is the most risky and compelling project to date by the great re-inventor of

Meadow Lane (Reynolds Maureen)(Paperback)

Meadow Lane is an epic family saga set over twenty years, beginning in the 1950s, telling the story of ordinary people and their extraordinary

Gilgamesh (Mitchell Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Gilgamesh is a born leader, but in an attempt to control his growing arrogance, the Gods create Enkidu, a wild man, his equal in strength and courage. Enkidu is trapped by a temple prostitute, civilised through sexual experience and brought to Gilgamesh. They become best friends and battle evil

The Many Lives of Pusheen the Cat (Belton Claire)(Paperback)

A Gallery Book. Gallery Books has a great book for every reader

Botany (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lily and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle. It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Classes 5 and 6 (age

Book of the Subgenius (Subgenius Foundation)(Paperback)

Sometimes a book goes too far. Sometimes is... now. First, there was The Gilgamesh. Then... the Bhagavad-Gita Then... the Torah, the New Testament, the Koran Then... the Book of Mormon, Dianetics, I'm OK You're OK. And now...The Book of the Subgenius (How to Prosper in the Coming Weird

Lights Out Liverpool (Lee Maureen)(Paperback)

Number One bestseller Maureen Lee's first novel of the hugely popular Pearl Street series. As Britain stands alone against a monstrous enemy, the inhabitants of Pearl Street, in Liverpool, face hardship and heartbreak with courage and humour. The war touches each of them in a different way: for

Geology and Astronomy (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

The first part of this book describes the different kinds of rocks, soil and mountains found on our planet, and explores how they came into being. This section deals with the depths of the earth, and the long ages of time. In contrast, the second part examines the heights of our universe, in the

Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs (Maurer Maureen)(Paperback)

After a devastating diagnosis at the age of 39, Maureen Maurer was given a second chance at life. Giving up her successful career as a CPA, she took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance

Parsifal: And the Search for the Grail (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Parsifal (or Sir Percival) was a Knight of King Arthur. His story is told by the troubadours of France and Germany, notably Chr tien de Troyes and Wolfram von Eschenbach. The Parsifal story stands between the past age that looked for secrets of the spirit and the coming age that was going to search

The Apocalypse in Rudolf Steiner's Lecture Series (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

In 1908, Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures about the Book of Revelation. He showed that the messages to the seven churches and the unsealing of the seven seals should be understood as references to initiation. In this light, the great images of the Apocalypse take on new meaning. As well as

Animation: The Global History (Furniss Maureen)(Paperback / softback)

The first-ever comprehensive history of animation surveys the evolution of this dynamic industry around the world - from Hollywood to Tokyo, from Moscow to

Hope (Wouk Herman)(Paperback / softback)

The epic novel of the foundation of the State of

The Spiritual Background to Christian Festivals (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Looks at how Christian festivals fit into the structure and rhythms of the earth and the cosmos. The rhythms of the earth can be seen in, for example, the daily cycle of day and night, or in the changing seasons. Rudolf Steiner spoke about how Christian festivals such as Easter, Whitsun and