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. ...

This edition collects War Horse Friend or Foe & Waiting for Anya. War Horse: In 1914 Joey a young farm horse is sold to the army & thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. Friend or Foe: Evacuated from London David & Tucky feel like the war is a long way away from their new life. Then one night the skyline of the moor is lit up with gun flashes & the distant crump of bombing... Waiting for Anya: It is World War II & Jo stumbles on a dangerous secret: Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis close to his mountain village. Now German soldiers are at the border & Jo must get word to his friends that the children are trapped. ...

The hugely popular Super Sudoku is back & it's better than ever. These addictive puzzles will have you caught up in the book for hours & with 150 super-sized versions of the challenging numeracy game Super Sudoku 4 is guaranteed to please both novice puzzlers & the most practiced of fans. ...

A new compilation of demanding brainteasers from the ever-popular archives of the Mail on Sunday. Super Sudoku ups the ante of the perennially popular game & with a massive 16 3 x 4 grids in each puzzle. Challenge frustrate & hone your grey matter whether at home on your daily commute or whiling away any spare minutes throughout the day. ...

The Meditation Bible features 140 step-by-step techniques drawn from a variety of spiritual traditions both Eastern & Western. Here you will find meditations for calming & centring living mindfully developing love & compassion solving problems manifesting your dreams & connecting with the Divine. There's also advice on meditation postures creating a sacred space & establishing a daily meditation practice. Whether you are a beginner or have been meditating for some time this practical handbook will help you to use meditation for healing stress relief personal exploration & spiritual growth. ...

Collins Maths Revision for KS2 SATs is full of colourful motivating activities that make learning fun. Helpful tips & answers are included to help with revision & to support learning. This revision & practice book for KS2 Maths offers: * Full topic coverage for Key Stage 2 Maths. * Heaps of practice questions. * Accessible guidance & support. Learners can test their knowledge check their answers & improve their results at KS2. ...

In this collection of wonderful stories which range between fantasy humour science fiction & a sprinkling of horror the reader will relish the range & skill of Neil Gaimans writing. Be prepared to laugh at the detective story about Humpty Dumptys demise spooked by the sinister jack-in -the-box who haunts the lives of the children who own it & intrigued by the boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard in this collection of bite-sized narrative pleasures. ...

M is for Malek Construction the $40 million company that grew out of modest soil to become one of the big three in California. M is for Malek family: four sons now nearing middle age who stand to inherit a fortune -- four men with very different temperaments & needs linked only by blood & money. Eighteen years ago one of them -- angry troubled & in trouble -- went missing. M is for Millhone now hired to trace that missing black sheep brother. & in brutal consequence M is for murder.. . Another treat from the alphabet queen Daily Mail ...

A 528-page monograph
- conceived as a reschuffled alphabetical dictionary that starts with the letter M on page 311
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