In this magnificent & often surprising collection of essays Barthes explores the myths of mass culture Taking subjects as diverse as wrestling films plastic & cars Barthes elegantly deciphers the symbols & signs embedded deep in familiar aspects of modern life unmasking the hidden ideologies & meanings which implicitly affect our thought & behaviour This early classic of semiotics from one of France's greatest thinkers may irrevocably change the way you view the world around you ...

An entertaining rejoinder a look at the hidden structures & unacknowledged tendencies of our day --Kirkus Reviews ...

Welcome to the third & fabulous colouring book from the sensational Kerby Rosanes Mythomorphia Featuring his unique & intricate ink drawings this book

Includes:: images of gorgeous mythological creatures morphing & shapeshifting to create Kerby&s signature breath-taking scenes From magnificent dragons & a fiery phoenix to beautiful mermaids & mischievous goblins this book is truly out of this world Every super-detailed picture can be coloured in & all of them hide a selection of search objects to find Readers will have to keep their eyes peeled for these items scattered throughout the pages On top of the success of Animorphia & Imagimorphia Kerby&s skills have already earned him a solid fan base His Sketchy Stories Facebook page has more than 1000000 likes he has had 275000 project views on Behance & his incredible website (wwwkerbyrosanescom) is getting more hits by the day

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Penguin presents the unabridged audio CD edition of Mythos written & read by Stephen Fry THE TIMES AUDIOBOOK OF THE WEEK' Perfect for the 21st Century Ebullient funny Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance' The Times'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement 'A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew Page to page Mythos is brilliant funny erudite inventive surprising & enthralling' Richard North Patterson' Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths It's a rollicking good read' The Independent No one loves & quarrels desires & deceives as boldly & brilliantly as Greek gods & goddesses They are like us only more so
- their actions & adventures scrawled across the heavens above From the birth of the universe to the creation of humankind Stephen Fry
- who fell in love with these stories as a child
- retells these myths for our tragic comic fateful age Witness Athena born from the cracking open of Zeus's great head & follow Persephone down into the dark realm of Hades Experience the terrible & endless fate of Prometheus after his betrayal of Zeus & shiver as Pandora opens her jar of evil torments The Greek gods are the best & worst of us & in Stephen Fry's hands they tell us who we are Mythos
- smart funny & above all great fun
- is the retelling we deserve by a man who has been entertaining the nation for over four decades'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement




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Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths & legends ever told ' Perfect for the 21st Century Ebullient funny Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance' The Times'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement 'A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew Page to page Mythos is brilliant funny erudite inventive surprising & enthralling' Richard North Patterson' Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths It's a rollicking good read' The Independent No one loves & quarrels desires & deceives as boldly & brilliantly as Greek gods & goddesses They are like us only more so
- their actions & adventures scrawled across the heavens above From the birth of the universe to the creation of humankind Stephen Fry
- who fell in love with these stories as a child
- retells these myths for our tragic comic fateful age Witness Athena born from the cracking open of Zeus's great head & follow Persephone down into the dark realm of Hades Experience the terrible & endless fate of Prometheus after his betrayal of Zeus & shiver as Pandora opens her jar of evil torments The Greek gods are the best & worst of us & in Stephen Fry's hands they tell us who we are Mythos
- smart funny & above all great fun
- is the retelling we deserve by a man who has been entertaining the nation for over four decades'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement




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Welcome to HP Lovecraft&s Arkham in the 1920s There will be many mysteries to uncover in this storytelling game of Lovecraftian terror Using the provided newspaper a list of allies the directory of Arkham residents & a map of Arkham your job is to follow the clues from location to location suspect to suspect to unravel the mystery & answer the questions posed at the end of each scenario Your score in Mythos Tales depends upon the number of clues points you needed to visit the risks you took to your sanity in your investigations & your ability to find the correct answers to the questions Match wits with Armitage the man who has been exposed to the sanity-blasting truth about the existence of the age old evil! Can you beat his score? With that in mind it is time to collaborate with Armitage&s investigations to complete your training This is not a typical board game No dice no luck but a challenge to your mental ability The cases that appear in print edition are Case 1
- A Grain of Evil Case 2
- Flesh & Blood Case 3
- The King Cometh Case 4
- The Slumbering Solace Case 5
- The Serpent&s Vengeance Case 6
- The Star of Tokelau Case 7
- The Vanished Girl Case 8
- Pasquel&s Wager







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As a new hit TV sensation the duo travels from place to place disproving supernatural legends of Myth & Lore But when Hank & Gina investigate the urban legend of the infamous witches den where a witch of terrifying power dined on the flesh of those unfortunate enough to venture to her doorstep only to find herself murdered by the townspeople the duo are in for a terrifying surprise when they both learn that the so called legendmay very well be true Collects Myths & Legends issues 18-21 & Grimm Fairy Tales issue 3 ...

This is the book that will put to rest even more rumours misconceptions superstitions & flat out lies that you hear every day also known as the book your mum never wanted you to see Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it Think an apple-a-day keeps the doctor away? Better buy some oranges too Think you evolved from a chimp? You might want to check your sources on that Be in the know on all kinds of amazing subjects!" ...

Did you know fortune cookies aren't even found in China? Or that alligators don't actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break & bust wild & wacky myths from around the world These myths reveal a broad range of historical & scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favourite fictional "facts" Chock full of colourful photographs & funny text this book

Includes:: hundreds of fascinating facts & interesting titbits that prove you can't believe everything you're told Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated which uncovers often surprising historical significance So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year-don't tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox-because oxen are actually quite smart Winner of the Children's Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6

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The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris & Euphrates over 4000 years ago The myths collected here originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation & the Flood & the famous Epic of Gilgamesh the tale of a man of great strength whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness Recent developments in Akkadian grammar & lexicography mean that this new translation complete with notes a glossary of deities place-names & key terms & illustrations of the mythical monsters featured in the text will replace all other versions ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...