Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and Revenge (Napoli Donna)(Pevná vazba)

Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love, and Revenge (Napoli Donna)(Pevná vazba)

Coinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the Marvel Age of Ultron DVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau

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

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

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books--California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books--ALSC The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek

Tales from the Arabian Nights: Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal (Napoli Donna Jo)(Pevná vazba)

Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical

Norse Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods, Creatures, and Quests (Nordvig Mathias)(Paperback)

Discover the heroes and monsters from Norse mythology-legends and stories for kids 8 to 12What is more awesome than the hammer-wielding thunder-god, Thor; the Queen of Asgard and all-knowing goddess, Frigg; or the gigantic sea serpent, Jormungand? Norse Mythology for Kids transports you into the

The Illustrated A-Z of Classic Mythology: The Legends of Ancient Greece, Rome and the Norse and Celtic Worlds (Cotterell Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

This encyclopedia of mythology brings together the three outstanding traditions of Europe: the classical legends of ancient Greece and Rome; the fairytale myths of the Celtic world; and from Northern Europe, tales of Germanic gods, Nordic warriors and

Tales of Norse Mythology (Barn - Helen A. Guerber

Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these legends tell of passion, love,

Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic (Lecouteux Claude)(Pevná vazba)

A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe - Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings

Norse Mythology (Gaiman Neil)(Pevná vazba)

Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura rendition of the great northern tales.In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse

Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Blyton Enid)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning treasury of favourite bedtime stories from Enid Blyton, lavishly illustrated in full-colour throughout. A perfect

Island of Secrets - The perfect holiday read of love, loss and family (Wilson Patricia)(Paperback / softback)

A thrilling, dramatic, and completely engaging tale of love, hope, intrigue, and revenge on the island of Crete, as grandmother, mother, and daughter unlock the secrets of tragic events during the Nazi occupation. A luxurious and intelligent summer escape. All her life, London-born Angelika has

A Treasury of African American Christmas Stories (Collier-Thomas Bettye)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century through the Depression era. Back in print for the first time in over a decade, this landmark collection features writings from well-known writers and activists such as

The Norse Myths that Shape the Way We Think - Carolyne Larrington

A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day. The heroes and villains of Norse mythology have endured for centuries, infiltrating art, opera, film, television and books, shape-shifting – like the trickster Loki – to

Best of Benedict Kiely - A Selection of Stories (Kiely Benedict)(Pevná vazba)

The Best of Benedict Kiely is a treasure trove of his best and most acclaimed stories, published to mark the centenary of the birth of this great twentieth-century Irish writer. Many of these stories were originally published in The New Yorker before appearing in four collections over a 24-year

Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury(Pevná vazba)

A collection of favourite nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems and stories, featuring well-loved characters such as Eric Hill's Spot, Raymond Briggs' The Snowman and Beatrix Potter's Tom

Year Full of Stories - 52 folk tales and legends from around the world (McAllister Angela)(Pevná vazba)

This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the

Lovecraft Short Stories (Joshi S. T.)(Pevná vazba)

H.P. Lovecraft was the inventor of cosmic horror, of weird fiction and the Cthulhu mythology. His stories, incubated by a lonely and febrile childhood, found purchase in the fertile earth of pulp fiction where he inspired many other writers, from Robert E. Howard, to Robert Bloch and Clark Ashton

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition (Hamilton Edith)(Pevná vazba)

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages. Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold

Dictionary of Mythology - An A-Z of themes, legends and heroes (Coleman JA)(Pevná vazba)

365 Stories and Rhymes: Tales of Magic and Wonder (Cottage Door Press)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the magic and wonder of storytelling with this beautifully illustrated classic treasury padded keepsake book both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to 365 new and exciting adventures all paired with gorgeous illustrations and lively text perfect for

Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems(Pevná vazba)

In a Flash (Napoli Donna Jo)(Pevná vazba)

A riveting and dramatic story of two devoted sisters, Italian citizens, who must survive in WWII Japan. In 1940, when Simona is eight and her sister, Carolina, is five, their father becomes the cook to the Italian ambassador to Japan, and the family leaves Italy for Tokyo. The girls learn perfect

My Little Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Baxter Nicola)(Pevná vazba)

These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small children entertained There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout, children and parents alike will enjoy

Tales of Japan: Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic (Book of Japanese Mythology, Folk Tales from Japan) (Chronicle Books)(Pevná vazba)

A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful