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

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 (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

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

Seeing Through Clothes (Hollander Anne)(Paperback)

In this generously illustrated book, Anne Hollander examines the representation of the body and clothing in Western art, from Greek sculpture and vase painting through medieval and renaissance portraits, to contemporary films and fashion photography. First published ahead of its time, this book has

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

Where the Silence Calls (Lee M J)(Paperback / softback)

When the Guilty Cry (Lee M. J.)(Paperback / softback)

When the Past Kills (Lee M J)(Paperback / softback)

The Happy Hooker: My Own Story (Hollander Xaviera)(Paperback)

The 30th anniversary edition of one of the modern classics of the sexual revolution--with a new Afterword by the author.An international phenomenon upon its initial publication in 1972, The Happy Hooker established Xaviera Hollander--previously the most powerful madam in New York City--as the

Artaud the Mmo (Artaud Antonin)(Paperback)

Artaud the M mo is Antonin Artaud's most extraordinary poetic work from the brief final phase of his life, from his return to Paris in 1946 after nine years of incarceration in French psychiatric institutions to his death in 1948. This work is an unprecedented anatomical excavation carried through

Edgewater (Sheinmel Courtney)(Paperback)

Lorrie Hollander used to be a rich girl, but now she's lost everything because of the secrets and lies of the people around her. It's been 12 years since Lorrie's mother skipped town and left Lorrie in the care of her unstable aunt Gigi. Along with Lorrie's sister, they live in a neglected,

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

Where The Dead Fall - A completely gripping crime thriller (Lee M J)(Paperback / softback)

Unusual Sounds: The Hidden History of Library Music (Hollander David)(Paperback)

In the heyday of low-budget television and scrappy genre filmmaking, producers who needed a soundtrack for their commercial entertainments could reach for a selection of library music: LPs of stock recordings whose contents fit any mood required. Unusual Sounds is a deep dive into a musical

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

Provocative Coaching: Making Things Better by Making Them Worse (Hollander Jaap)(Paperback)

A highly practical book that provides a theoretical framework on the workings of provocative coaching for all therapists. A fresh wind is blowing through the worlds of coaching and psychotherapy! It's a unique new cocktail of humour, warmth and psychological provocation. Provocative Coaching

Sex and Suits: The Evolution of Modern Dress (Hollander Anne)(Paperback)

Since the dawn of western fashion in the Middle Ages, women's dress has never stopped evolving, yet menswear has seen far fewer style revolutions. At the centre of the male wardrobe is the suit: relatively unchanged since the 17th century, its cut and cloth suggest athleticism, seriousness,

Constructing and Covering Boxes: The Art and Craft of Box Making (Hollander Tom)(Paperback)

Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged lid, clamshell, and creative boxes. Necessary tools and materials are

Edward Thomas (Thomas Edward)(Paperback / softback)

The definitive collection of Edward Thomas's poetic