Greek myths are among the most complex & influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations & reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies & television shows & in software for interactive computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed--their themes their relevance to Greek religion & society & their relationship to the landscape. Contexts Sources Meanings" describes the main literary & artistic sources for Greek myths & their contexts such as ritual & theater. " Myths of Origin"

Includes:: stories about the beginning of the cosmos the origins of the gods the first humans & the founding of communities. " The Olympians: Power Honor Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities. " Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus Jason Herakles & other heroes. " Family sagas" explores the dramas & catastrophes that befall heroes & heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains caves seas & rivers of Greece Crete Troy & the Underworld. " Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling from the Romans through the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Complemented by lavish illustrations genealogical tables box features & specially commissioned drawings this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales & in the world of the ancient Greeks."

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This sturdy hardbound volume collects more than 100 of the most manly & popular scenarios from the entire WCS publishing program
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The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication & has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised seventh edition Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. Subjects include an analysis of what makes a good skipper the theory & practice of sailing seamanship navigation including chart plotters & PCs meteorology heavy weather yacht stability & coping with emergencies. The Complete Yachtmaster promotes each subject as an integral part of the whole. It guides examination candidates as authoritatively & reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship to harbour. Required reading for all skippers whether on board or in the classroom. A gem distilled from decades of experience Yachting Monthly Cunliffes competence & authority radiate from the pages...thoroughly recommended Little Ship Club There are all too few authors who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one Cruising ...

This is a stunningly well-written account of the life of a surgeon: what it is like to cut into people's bodies & the terrifying
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Who is more deadly? An enemy? A friend? Or a lover? Bonnie Graham is in her friends flat. She is alone except for the dead body lying in a pool of blood. What happened? What will she do? & is any or all of it her fault? Bonnie is a music teacher who has spent a long hot summer in London rehearsing with a b&. It was supposed to be fun but the tricky knots of the bands friendships unravel with each passing day. What was meant to be a summer of happiness music & love turns deadly as lovers betray passions turn homicidal & friendship itself becomes a crime. Someone in the band must be a killer. Is it Bonnie? & if not
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Compost"
- what it is how to make it & how to use it in the garden
- is now in paperback. Making compost isnt just simple

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Everyone can compost whether they have a garden or not. & although more & more people are buying compost bins they dont always know how to use them effectively. This booklet sets out clearly & simply all you need to know to ensure success. Composting your waste will help to produce healthy plants of all shapes & sizes besides helping the planet. Why resort to shop-based composts usually made from peat? Leave the peat in the peatbogs where its supposed to be & divert all the lovely compostable material away from landfill sites! ...

Focus on Comprehension Pupil Book 4 is aimed at ages 10+. It is designed to encourage children to read & understand every essential text type. / Provide a wide variety of fiction & non-fiction texts / Follow-up activities are inculded that build the skills necessary to support critical thinking about texts ...

Quick Fix For Year Six" provides teachers with a quick SATs revision course for their children. Each book provides activities on basic skills along with activities that help the children practice those skills that get the most marks. Practice questions & answers throughout ensure that children & teachers are fully prepared. A calm tone & Dont Panic boxes keep SATs terror at bay. " Quick Fix For Year Six: Comprehension" provides carefully planned activities to prepare children for the SATs Comprehension paper. Its quick fix is to teach children how to spot the clues in comprehension passages to pick up those top inference marks." ...

Collins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 1 is aimed at ages 7+. Using a variety of well-known authors the book is designed to encourage children to read & understand every essential fiction & non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. * Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read *

Includes:: every genre required by current literacy frameworks * Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal deductive evaluative & inferential questions * Engages all children with an updated design & new artwork to complement different texts

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