Architecture, art, sculpture, economics, mathematics, science, metaphysics, comedy, tragedy, drama & epic poetry were all devised & perfected by the Greeks. Of the four classical orders of architecture, three were invented by the Greeks & the fourth, the only one the Romans could come up with, was a combination of two of the former. The powerful ghost of ancient Greece still lingers on in the popular mind as the first great civilization & one of the most influential in the creation of modern thought. It is the starting block of Western European civilization. In his new Odyssey, eminent writer Harry Mount tells the story of ancient Greece while on the trail of its greatest son, Odysseus. In the charming, anecdotal style of his bestselling Amo, Amas, Amat & All That, Harry visits Troy, still looming over the plain where Achilles dragged Hector's body through the dust, & attempts to swim the Hellespont, in emulation of Lord Byron & the doomed Greek lover, Leander. Whether in Odysseus's kingdom on Ithaca, Homer's birthplace of Chios or the Minotaur's lair on Crete, Mount brings the Odyssey
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Eight kings of England were the named Henry, but only two of them were born as heirs to the throne & these
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J.K. Rowling's spellbinding storytelling continues to captivate readers worldwide. This stunning box set contains all seven ...

Covering all eight films Harry Potter: The Sticker Collection is the exhaustive must have-sticker omnibus for true Harry Potter fans. More than 400 unique stickers from the Harry Potter (TM) film series! Harry Potter: A Sticker Collection is the first sticker book to include reusable stickers of characters, creatures, & magical items from all eight movies in the Harry Potte film series! Also included are photographs from Years 1 through 7 at Hogwarts & artwork depicting important wizarding locations such as Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, & the Ministry of Magic. This sticker collection can be used to relive your favorite Harry Potter moments & to decorate your locker, room, or notebook with Harry Potter movie magic. Included are stickers of: Harry, Ron, & Hermione Voldemort TM & the Death Eaters Magical Transportation Order of the Phoenix TM Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Magical Beasts, Creatures, & Beings Triwizard Tournament TM Quidditch TM... & much, much more! ...

How well do you know your magical creatures? Could you battle a Basilisk or duel with a Dementor? Have you ever wanted to sit-in on one of Hagrid’s dangerous lessons? Now Harry Potter: The Creature Vault lets you explore of all of J.K. Rowling’s most wonderful creatures in a stunning collection which is both a bestiary of mythical beasts & a fascinating guide to the process of bringing them from page to screen. Waterstones invites you to take a tour through the Forbidden Forest, swim with the Grindylows in the Black Lake & explore how Rowling’s magical menagerie was brought to life. This fully illustrated compendium

Includes:: behind-the-scenes photography, rare concept illustrations & a removable poster featuring an interactive Eeylops Owl Emporium catalogue, bringing you closer to the wild-side of the wizarding world than ever before.

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How well do you know Harry Potter? If you think you know everything about the characters that inhabit the magical world of the Harry Potter films then think again. Harry Potter: The Character Vault takes you behind the scenes to witness how ordinary actors became wizarding heroes, bringing the greatest children’s series of all-time to life. Now Waterstones brings you closer than ever before to all of your favourite characters with this unique compendium. Everything from the development of each character’s unique style to never-before-seen concept art for some of the key scenes in the films is outlined with outstanding detail. Find out how costume designers came up with Hermione’s stunning Yule Ball outfit & how the film’s creators managed Neville’s transformation from a gawky eleven-year-old to a hero of the Battle of Hogwarts. Featuring two removable posters profiling some of the best-loved & most notorious figures, this book brings you closer to the characters than ever before. ...

Discover the wands of your favourite Harry Potter characters with this deluxe gift book. In the world of the Harry Potter films, characters' wands are a sheer expression of their personality-the wand chooses the wizard, after all. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange's or simple & elegant like Hermione Granger's, each wand in the Harry Potter films was developed to be a reflection of its owner's identity. This deluxe book comes in a novelty format reminiscent of one of Ollivander's wand boxes & contains a detailed pictorial guide to the many magical characters & wands of the Harry Potter films. ...

The perfect backpack for going on an adventure to school Hogwarts. Features magnetic buckles, two side pockets, laptop pocket, front pocket, carry handles & adjustable straps.

Materials: 900D Polyester Measures: 37cm x 27cm x 18cm Weighs: 0.5kg Contents: Premium Backpack Warnings: Suitable for ages 3+

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The perfect deep dive into the Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts films. This beautiful guide has everything fans need to: sort Hippogriffs from horcruxes trace the lineage of the most noble wizarding families explore the different wizarding governments study Hogwarts from the early 1900s on. This handy handbook also comes completewith family trees, infographics & much more! Don't miss the connections to the latest film in the series, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Take a peek at: Albus Dumbledore's 1927 classroom the mysterious wonders of Circus Arcanus! ...

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book accompanying the British Library exhibition; a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling & the brilliant curators of The British Library. Running from Friday 20th October 2017 to Wednesday 28th February 2018 this is the only exhibition to take you to the heart of magic in the wizarding world from its origins to the practical magic used by Harry Potter & his friends. This unique book promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry – from Alchemy & Potions classes through to Herbology & Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library & other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches & illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There’s also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition. These include absorbing, insightful & unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord & Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon’s blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs & a genuine witch’s broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling’s magical inventions alongside their cultural & historical forebears. This is the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations, bibliophiles & readers around the world, an irreplaceable memento of the exhibition & the perfect window into the wonder for anyone who misses out on the chance to see the exhibition in person. ...