Throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other. They have
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Where does stress come from? For more than half a century weve been told it comes from adverse external influences that its a by-product of our ancestors fight-or-flight response & that because life on earth has changed radically stress is inevitable today. All of this according to Andrew Bernstein is wrong. In The Myth of Stress he shows you exactly why its wrong. He takes readers back to the 1930s pointing out a fundamental error in how the stress concept was initially formulated & how this mistaken formula has resulted in people relying on inefficient tools such as relaxation & positive thinking. Bernstein then reveals the truth about where stress comes from & introduces a 7-step process that transforms common challenges
- including relationships money success weight loss heartbreak uncertainty interpersonal conflict & the loss of a loved one. The Myth of Stress offers a complete re-education in the nature of negative emotions training readers in how to transform any issue
- at home at school at work
- in order to live happier healthier lives.


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Ryhope Wood: a tract of English woodland in the Herefordshire countryside wherein reside the creatures & configurations of ancient myth the mythagos. In Ryhope Wood ancient secrets & memories both real & imaginery take on physical form from the Green Man & the Wild Hunt to Jason & Taliesen: heores made flesh
- & yet unpredictable for they change according to how mankind sees & thinks about them. & those who wander into the shadowed dephths of this ancient primal woodland will never be the same again: they go in seeking adventure or love or family but what they find in Ryhope Wood defies description & changes them for all time.
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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 Frances greatest thinkers may irrevocably change the way you view the world around you. ...

World myths gods heroes creatures & mythical places are revealed. " Eyewitness Companions offer an essential reference library perfect for novices or anyone who just wants to know more about their favourite pastime."
- Heyday. Undertake a quest of discovery
- & learn about some of the greatest myths & characters the world has ever known
- without leaving your armchair. Get the story behind famous tales from Greek mythology to the lesser known myths from the Americas Oceania & Africa. Enjoy timeless epics vividly retold & beautifully illustrated from creation myths to tales of heroism. Plus come face-to-face with gods & monsters in the whos who of characters from mythmaking cultures. It takes a fresh & exciting look at the great stories epics & legends of the past."


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The Mythology Bible provides detailed information on a wide range of myths & legends throughout history & across the globe. Ancient myths of Egypt Rome Greece Scandinavia & the Celtic world are explored alongside the legends of Native Americans Australian Aborigines Aztecs & Incas Africa & Asia. From Aphrodite to King Arthur & the Epic of Gilgamesh to Mayan death gods here you will find a guide to the specific traditions as well as an exploration of common themes in myths worldwide including creation love quests & the underworld. Beautifully illustrated throughout this is a comprehensive yet compact reference book to a fascinating subject. ...

The Mythology of the Night Sky" is intended primarily for amateur astronomers who would like to know the mythology behind the names of constellations & planets. It deals with the 48 constellations identified by the ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy as well as all the planets of our solar system & their moons which are named after Roman gods. To assist practical observers this book gives the location & description of each constellation including named stars & deep-sky objects. Readers are encouraged to observe & image the constellations for themselves & there is a lot of practical information in this book to help them along the way. In addition to providing a detailed (and mostly Greek) mythology of the constellations & the vast soap opera that was part of the Ancient Greek pantheon this book also addresses the planets of the Solar System which are named after the Roman
- not Greek
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From the same series as Abrams' successful Saints & Angels" comes " Myths" richly illustrated with representations of these celestial heralds from ancient murals & pottery to the paintings of Gustav Klimt & Odilon Redon. Architect Lucia Impelluso has drawn from a variety of sources including the plays of Euripiedes & Aeschylus the epics of Homer & Virgil Aesop's fables Ovid's " Metamorphoses" Petrarch's sonnets & the works of Pindar Sophocles Plutarch Pliny the Elder & Bocaccio. Beginning with stories of Earth's creation & its early rulers the Titans Impelluso recounts the major episodes & figures of Greek & Roman mythology with sections on the gods of the sky the sea the earth & the underworld; the Fates & the Muses; monsters; human heroes; & the " Iliad" the " Odyssey" & the " Aeneid"." ...

The Myths Legends & Lore of Ireland" is an essential guide for anyone looking to gain insight into the key people places events & cultural touchstones of this country. From the background of Irelands earliest inhabitants to the roots of its modern political strife & everything in between " The Myths Legends & Lore of Ireland" is filled with information-packed tidbits presented in an accessible easily digestible manner." ...

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris & Euphrates over 4 000 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 Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords 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. ...