Ancient Greek myths shaped & were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today stories such as Oedipus Narcissus Odysseus & the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture. This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a detailed background to Greek culture & mythology. From then on the book explores thirteen well-known Greek myths retelling them in modern English & teasing out their meanings & cultural significance. ...

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Is this the right book for me? Understand Music Theory offers a practical approach which uses active learning to impart knowledge. Suitable for complete beginners & assuming no previous experience each chapter

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Is this the right book for me? An indispensable guide to this sometimes challenging domain. Using contemporary examples to further your understanding it takes a broad look at theorists in a range of disciplines. Whether youre encountering postmodernism for the first time or you need a quick reference to support your studies this guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the key ideas in this thought-provoking philosophy. Understand Postmodernism
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Understand the Weather is a comprehensive & practical guide to the workings of the atmosphere. It will ensure that you not only understand what causes changes in the weather on a local national & global scale but that you can also fully interpret weather broadcasts & are able to make your own predictions. Packed full of case studies this book will explain both the weather we experience daily (winds cold fronts rain & shine) & the extreme weather that makes the headlines all too often (El Nino Hurricane Katrina floods). It will also focus on climate change & its effects
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An ideal visual guide for the image-driven iPad Whether your interests veer towards movies games books or music-the iPad is the computing device for dazzling graphics crisp & clear audio & effortless portability. If ever there existed a device that demanded a reading companion for the visual learner it's the iPad-and this resource is perfectly suited for the visual audience. Veteran VISUAL author Lonzell Watson walks you through all the features unique to the iPad & shows you how to download books apps music & video content as well as send photos & e-mails. Plus you'll discover how to sync the iPad with other Apple devices in order to provide you with the ultimate user experience. Provides you with the ultimate visual learning guide for the ultimate visual computing device: the Apple iPad Demonstrates how to get the most from the iPad's unparalleled ability to offer amazing graphics crisp audio & light-weight portability Addresses the iPad's ability to work with all 140 000+ applications in Apple's acclaimed App Store Walks you through downloading books applications music & videos; sending photos & e-mails; & using the multi-touch display feature Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad is the only visual resource you need for learning the exciting features that will make you mad for the iPad! ...

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