The greedy python eats every creature he comes across. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant the eaten animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake where they team up & kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson the python sticks to his greedy ways
- when he spots his own tail & mistakes it for food he swallows himself & disappears!
...

When the animals discovere a cave full of furs & skins they discarde their drab skins for glossy new ones. Greedy zebra arrives late after a delicious snack only to find a few stripes of black cloth. He squeezes into them but Greedy Zebra iis too big for them & his new coat bursts open! The story of how all the animals chose their clothing except for Greedy Zebra who had to take the left-over pieces.. . ...

Food is central to the relaxed social Greek way of life & it reflects the warmth generosity & hospitality of the locals. Bring Greece home with the tang of feta cheese the sweetness of garlic & the tartness of lemons cooked through meat or slowly roasted potatoes covered in fresh green herbs. Abundant with mezze dishes salads seafood meats poultry & vegetables this collection of traditional & contemporary dishes will have you celebrating life the Greek way. ...

Greek Beyond GCSE" covers all the linguistic requirements for the OCR AS-level in Ancient Greek & aims to bring students to a point where they can tackle original Greek texts with complete confidence. It is designed as continuation of " Greek to GCSE" but is self-contained & can be used independently. The first part of the book introduces new constructions accompanied by exercises & lightly adapted reading passages. This is followed by extended unadapted extracts from a range of prose authors. Finally there is a reference section including a summary of all constructions a comprehensive grammar & a vocabulary of 830 Greek words." ...

A study of the Greek Hoplite in the Golden Age" of Ancient Greek civilization from the victory at Marathon over Darius of Persia through bitter inter-state warfare to the rise of Philip of Macedonia & his son Alexander the Great. It was during this Classical period that the state began to play an important role in military organization taking responsibility for arming & equipping its citizens. Yet Hoplites also fought as mercenaries too at the behest of their paymasters. The volume contains ten colour plates that seek to bring the Greek warrior of this period to life covering his weapons armour shield & helmets & how he was recruited trained & fought." ...

Greek Language & People is the ideal introduction to the language & culture of Greece. These two 75-minute audio CDs are designed to accompany the Greek Language & People course book which is available to buy separately (9780563519768). Closely integrated with the course book the audio helps you to develop your listening & speaking skills with conversations & stage-by-stage pronunciation practice. Whether learning at home or in a class Greek Language & People can help you to reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. ...

Greek Language & People is the ideal introduction to the language & culture of Greece. This 256-page course book is designed to accompany the Greek Language & People CDs which are available to buy separately (9780563519775). As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in & understand basic Greek the course book provides an accessible introduction to the written language & enables you to read Greek with ease. Dialogues & language notes combine with cultural information introducing new language in a relevant context while activities drawn mainly from authentic Greek sources allow you to practise new language & reinforce learning. Also included is a useful reference section with two-way glossary & grammar guide. Whether learning at home or in a class Greek Language & People can help you to reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. ...

The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling romantic & unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun to the superhuman feats of Heracles Theseus & the wily Odysseus these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia & influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus & offered mankind hope the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic magical & mythical world of the Greek gods & heroes. As the tales unfold renowned classicist Robin Waterfield joined by his wife writer Kathryn Waterfield creates a sweeping panorama of the romance intrigues heroism humour sensuality & brutality of the Greek myths & legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae & Thebes Jason & the golden fleece Perseus & the dread Gorgon the wooden horse & the sack of Troy
- these amazing stories have influenced art & literature from the Iron Age to the present day. & far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages & a notable work of literature in its own right.
...

The Greek myths are among the greatest most exciting stories ever told & feature some of the world's best loved heroes & heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Theseus conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles & his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus & Eurydice; Perseus the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion & his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora & her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus & Icarus; & the weaving contest between Arachne & the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text & dramatic cartoon style making them accessible & fun for young children. ...

The Greek Myths" is the definitive & comprehensive edition of Robert Graves' classic imaginative & poetic retelling of the Greek myths. ' Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions & began soaring towards the sun rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently when Daedalus looked over his shoulder he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...' Including many of the greatest stories ever told
- the labours of Hercules the voyage of the Argonauts Theseus & the minotaur Midas & his golden touch the Trojan War & Odysseus' journey home
- Robert Graves' superb & comprehensive retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. With a novelist's skill & a poet's eye Graves draws on the entire canon of ancient literature bringing together all the elements of every myth into one epic & unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader it can be read as a single continuous narrative while full commentaries with cross-references interpretations variants & explanations as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference for anyone seeking an authoritative & detailed account of the gods heroes & extraordinary events that provide the bedrock of Western literature. The result is a classic among classics a treasure trove of extraordinary tales & a masterful work of literature in its own right. " Among the most generous self-willed unseemly & brilliant writers of our century". (" New York Times"). Robert Graves (1895
- 1985) was a novelist poet historian critic & translator author of some 140 books & one of the greatest figures of 20th century British literature. Alongside " The Greek Myths" his most famous works include the historical novels "I Claudius & Claudius the God" & his First World War memoir " Goodbye to All That". His friendship with fellow war poet Siegfried Sassoon was the subject of Pat Barker's novel " Regeneration"."


...