Women and Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology (Zimmerman Jess)(Pevná vazba)

Women and Other Monsters: Building a New Mythology (Zimmerman Jess)(Pevná vazba)

A fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology, and an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a more wild, more 'monstrous' version of feminism The folklore that has shaped our dominant culture teems with frightening female creatures. In our

Heroines of Olympus: The Women of Greek Mythology (Mackin Roberts Ellie)(Pevná vazba)

Goddesses, monsters, humans and the semi-divine - whether courageous or meek, gruesome or irresistible, female characters are ever present on the peripheries of the great Greek myths, but rarely do they take centre stage. Their time has finally come to act as protagonists in their own stories

The 27 Run: Crush (Zimmerman Justin)(Pevná vazba)

As if 27 enormous Monsters ruling over post-apocalyptic Earth wasn't enough, now there's a new threat from outer space: Crawlies, a legion of voracious alien predators eating everything in their path. Humanity's only chance is the Pilot Beti, her incredible Mech and her best friend, a telepathic,

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

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology (Albert LIV)(Pevná vazba)

Finally sort out who's who in Greek mythology--from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters

Day Of The Dead - And Other Works (Ji Sylvia)(Pevná vazba)

Sylvia Ji s haunting, seductive and psychedelically tinged portrayals of women offer a whole new slant on femininity, and blur the line between high- and lowbrow art. Ji says that her subjects are symbolic reflections of herself and people she knows, or just nameless faces set in a landscape of

New Chinese Architecture: Twenty Women Building the Future (Williams Austin)(Pevná vazba)

Over the past decade, China's new generation of female architects have proven themselves to be talented, confident, innovative, and successful on the world stage. Engaging with traditions and international trends, as well as posing entirely new architectural ideas, their projects reveal China to be

Women Don't Poop and Other Lies: Toilet Trivia, Gender Rolls, and the Sexist History of Pooping (Miller Bonnie)(Pevná vazba)

What Makes a Monster?: Discovering the World's Scariest Creatures (Keating Jess)(Pevná vazba)

Monsters are real--and they're everywhere in nature! Animal Planet meets Godzilla in this nonfiction picture book that puts the 'Ack!' into backyard science. Some people think monsters are the stuff of nightmares--the stuff of scary movies and Halloween. But monsters can also be found right in

Dennis Buses and Other Vehicles (Goundry Andy)(Pevná vazba)

The Dennis company has been building vehicles since 1895, making it the oldest continuously producing British manufacturer. From its origins in a small Guildford shop, the company has grown to become a major bus manufacturer with its products selling around the world. With over 240 photographs,

Call for Leadership: Effective Practices of Leaders in the Search for New Wisdom (Zimmerman Marty)(Pevná vazba)

This book describes leadership best practice and

Mythologizing Performance (Martin Richard P.)(Pevná vazba)

Building on numerous original close readings of works by Homer, Hesiod, and other ancient Greek poets, Richard P. Martin articulates a broad and precise poetics of archaic Greek verse. The ancient Greek hexameter poetry of such works as the Iliad and the Odyssey differ from most modern verbal art

Building Europe on Expertise: Innovators, Organizers, Networkers (Kohlrausch Martin)(Pevná vazba)

Focusing on experts in technology and science, Building Europe on Expertise delivers a new reading of European history. The authors show that modern Europe was built by experts using their unique knowledge to shape societies, set political agendas, and establish collaborations which proved decisive

Bream Gives Me Hiccups - And Other Stories (Eisenberg Jesse)(Paperback / softback)

The fiction debut of Academy Award-nominated actor, playwright and New Yorker contributor Jesse

Art of Cutting: Traditional and New Techniques for paper, Cardboard, Wood and Other Materials(Pevná vazba)

Other Women (Kelly Cathy)(Pevná vazba)

'A burst of warmth and wit, twists and turns' MARIAN KEYES'This is Cathy Kelly on top form writing about warm, believable women with real, messy lives' RACHEL HORE'Other Women captures the stories of three modern women... A real feel-good read' HEAT'The brilliant storyteller is back with another

Asian Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Mythology, Japanese Mythology and Hindu Mythology (Clayton Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Introducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History SeriesThis book includes three captivating manuscripts: Chinese Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Chinese Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends from Ancient China Japanese Mythology: A Captivating

Pathways to Bliss: Mythology and Personal Transformation (Campbell Joseph)(Pevná vazba)

Joseph Campbell famously defined myth as 'other people's religion.' But he also said that one of the basic functions of myth is to help each individual through the journey of life, providing a sort of travel guide or map to reach fulfillment -- or, as he called it, bliss. For Campbell, many of the

Ion/Orestes/Phoenician Women/Suppliant Women (Euripides)(Paperback)

Orestes and Other Plays provides new translations of Ion, Orestes, The Phoenician Women and The Suppliant Women, plays that all explore ethical and political themes. Ion vividly portrays the role of chance in human life and the dynamics of family relationships.In Orestes, the most popular of the

Practical Building Conservation: Building Environment (England Historic)(Pevná vazba)

Building Environment looks at the interaction between building materials and systems and their surroundings, and how this may lead to deterioration. It presents ways of assessing remedial treatments, and includes discussions on occupant health, and sustainable

The Fugitivities (McCarthy Jesse)(Pevná vazba)

'Virtuosic ... glorious in its exploration.' --The New York Times A singular and powerful debut novel about a young black American learning the difficulties of forming your own identity when society has already assigned you one Like most recent college graduates, Jonah Winters is unsure of what's

Blessed Monsters (Duncan Emily A.)(Pevná vazba)

The unforgettable conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Something Dark and Holy trilogy The girl, the monster, the prince, the queen. They broke the world. And some things can never be undone. In Emily A. Duncan's Blessed Monsters, they must unite once more to fight the dark chaos they've

Strong Women Lift Each Other Up (Galbraith Molly)(Pevná vazba)

'Molly Galbraith is collaborative, uplifting, and relentlessly authentic.'--Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO, New York Times bestselling authorAs women, false beliefs about who we are and what we must do to succeed hold us back from happiness, confidence, success, empowerment, and deep, rewarding

Little Women and Other Novels (Alcott Louisa May)(Pevná vazba)

This beautiful collectible edition presents three novels from one of the most beloved American authors: Louisa May Alcott. It includes her most famous and cherished classic, Little Women, about the lives of four sisters in Civil War–era America, as well as its sequels, Little Men and Jo’s Boys