The Poetic Edda (Dodds Jeramy)(Paperback)

The Poetic Edda (Dodds Jeramy)(Paperback)

This is a wonderful new edition of the Poetic Edda. It captures the language, vitality, and rhythms of the original.--Jesse Byock, PhD, UCLAGods, giants, the undead, dwarves, Valkyries, heroes, kidnapping, dragons, and a giant wolf are just some of the stars in these Norse tales. Committed to

Crabwise to the Hounds (Dodds Jeramy)(Paperback)

With cameos by jackalopes, Glenn Gould, homemade spaceships, and Carl Linnaeus, these poems are remarkable for their technical agility and their restless inventiveness. There's an elegance here that matches Dodds' impulse to challenge the reader with fresh metaphor and astonishing phrasing; the

The Poetic Edda (Hollander Lee M.)(Paperback)

The Poetic Edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in Nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Its tales of strife and death form a repository, in poetic form, of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying both the ethical views and the cultural

The Poetic Edda (the Elder Edda) (Anonymous)(Paperback)

First passed down orally through innumerable generations of minstrels before the presence of Christianity in Scandinavia, and written down eventually by unknown poets, 'The Poetic Edda' is a collection of mythological and heroic Old Norse poems. It was preserved for hundreds of years in the

Poetic Edda - Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Crawford Jackson)(Paperback / softback)

The Poetic Edda (Larrington Carolyne)(Paperback)

'She sees, coming up a second time, Earth from the ocean, eternally green;the waterfalls plunge, an eagle soars above them, over the mountain hunting fish.' After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok, the earth rises serenely again from the ocean, and life is renewed. The Poetic Edda begins with

The Poetic Edda: The Heroic Poems (Bellows Henry Adams)(Paperback)

Passed down long ago from poet to poet and singer to singer in the great oral tradition of Scandinavia, this collection of heroic sagas explores a mythical world. Incorporating legends of Norse gods and heroes, great fires and floods, superhuman warriors and doomed lovers, these dramatic poems

The Greeks and the Irrational (Dodds Eric R.)(Paperback)

In this philosophy classic, which was first published in 1951, E. R. Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph of rationalism. Using the analytical tools of modern anthropology and psychology, Dodds asks, 'Why should we attribute to the ancient Greeks an immunity from

The Poetic Edda (Larrington Carolyne)(Pevná vazba)

'She sees, coming up a second time, earth from the ocean, eternally green;the waterfalls plunge, an eagle soars above them, over the mountain hunting fish.' After the terrible conflagration of Ragnarok, the earth rises serenely again from the ocean, and life is renewed. The Poetic Edda begins with

Railways & Recollections 1959 (Dodds Derek)(Paperback / softback)

The Bloomsbury Companion to Dance Studies (Dodds Sherril)(Paperback)

The Bloomsbury Companion to Dance Studies brings together leading international dance scholars in this single collection to provide a vivid picture of the state of contemporary dance research. The book commences with an introduction that privileges dancing as both a site of knowledge formation and

The Antarctic: A Very Short Introduction (Dodds Klaus)(Paperback)

The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the world, an extraordinary physical space which changes significantly in shape and size with the passing of the seasons. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds provides an up-to-date account of Antarctica, highlighting the main

The Greeks and the Irrational (Dodds E. R.)(Paperback)

2020 Reprint of 1957 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Using the analytical method of anthropology and psychology, classicist E.R. Dodds shows the role of primitive and irrational forces in Greek Culture which had been largely

The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon (Dodds Dayle Ann)(Paperback)

'In this crafty story of a cross-country race, numerical division accounts for the narrowing of the field. . . . All lessons should be this gratifying.' -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Bang!' goes the gun. The race is on. Eighty racers explode from the starting gate, determined to win The

Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal (Friebe Daniel)(Paperback)

Despite his unique achievements, we know little about the Cannibal beyond his victories here is his full storyFor 14 years between 1965 and 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx devoured his rivals, their hopes, and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he ruined as the 445 victories

Completing Your Edd: The Essential Guide to the Doctor of Education (Burnell Iona)(Paperback)

Undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) can be a daunting yet career-defining task. Through engaging with research, increasing your networks, and conducting your own research project, you will advance your professional practice and understanding of your field. Completing your EdD is

Mindful Movement: The Evolution of the Somatic Arts and Conscious Action (Eddy Martha)(Paperback)

In Mindful Movement, exercise physiologist, somatic therapist and advocate Martha Eddy uses original interviews, case studies and practice-led research to define the origins of a new holistic field - somatic movement education and therapy - and its impact on fitness, ecology, politics and

The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know (Dodds Klaus)(Paperback)

The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know is an essential primer for those seeking information about one of the most important regions in the world

The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic knowledge of their own

Durham City in 50 Buildings (Dodds Derek)(Paperback / softback)

Explore the rich history of the city of Durham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern

Edward Thomas (Thomas Edward)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive collection of Edward Thomas's poetic

Freshwater Ecology: Concepts and Environmental Applications of Limnology (Dodds Walter K.)(Paperback)

Freshwater Ecology, Third Edition, covers everything from the basic chemical and physical properties of water, to the advanced and unifying concepts of community ecology and ecosystem relationships found in continental waters. Giving students a solid foundation for both courses and future

Last Stop Auschwitz - My story of survival from within the camp (Wind Eddy de)(Paperback / softback)

Feeding the Ghosts (D'Aguiar Fred)(Paperback / softback)

Powerful and poetic, Feeding the Ghosts is an unforgettable testimony to the struggle against oblivion, and a reminder of history overlooked and truth