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Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Mummies and Magic in Ancient Egypt - Stephen Davies

The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This exciting and funny new comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure. Readers will set sail with Prince Naneferkaptah on his quest to find the magical Book of Thoth, join Seth and Horus as they battle for the throne of Egypt, and relive the tragic tale of Antony and Cleopatra.With striking illustrations by Núria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.

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Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece - James Davies

The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur. Bursting with detail and humour, James Davies' retelling of the Greek myths will delight readers of all ages.

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Music, Politics and Society in Ancient Rome - Harry Morgan

Music was everywhere in ancient Rome. Wherever one went in the sprawling city, the sound of singing and piping, drumming and strumming was never far out of earshot. This book examines the role of music in Roman politics and society, focusing on the period from the Roman conquest of Greece in the second century BCE to the end of the reign of Nero in 68 CE. Drawing on a wide range of literary texts, inscriptions and material artefacts, Harry Morgan uncovers the tensions between elite and popular attitudes towards music and shows how music was exploited as a tool by political leaders and emperors. Far from being a marginal aspect of daily life, music was fundamental to Roman political culture and social relations, shaping debates about class, gender and ethnicity. The book will be of interest to students and scholars of ancient music and Roman history.

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Comic Strip Myths: Norse Myths, Monsters and Viking Voyages - Stephen Davies

The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colourful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the centre of the Universe. Bursting with action and humour, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.

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Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology - Matthew Torres

Meet the Gods of Sun and SacrificeStep into the dazzling world of ancient Mesoamerica with this engaging and accessible guide to Aztec mythology.#1 New Release in History of New Age & MythologyExplore the legends, gods, and cosmic cycles that defined one of the most powerful civilizations in the Americas. Far from a dry academic text, Myths, Gods, and Rituals of Aztec Mythology brings these ancient stories to life with vivid detail and cultural insight. Readers are introduced to the core beliefs of the Aztec people, including their view of the cosmos, the importance of rituals, and their reverence for nature's forces. Through simple yet powerful storytelling, Matthew Torres offers a beginner-friendly entry point into one of history's most fascinating mythologies.Perfect for curious minds and first-time learners, this book breaks down complex Aztec myths with clarity and captivating storytelling. From the epic creation story of the Five Suns to the mythic journeys through the underworld, Torres makes it easy to understand how the Aztecs explained life, death, and the universe. You'll meet gods like Quetzalcoatl, Tezcatlipoca, and Huitzilopochtli, and explore their symbolic meanings and roles in Aztec society. With a strong sense of narrative and attention to historical context, this book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt - Morgan Moroney

Unearth the mythology of ancient Egypt—stories of gods and goddesses for kids 8 to 12 From the rising of the morning sun to the summer flooding of the Nile River, the ancient Egyptians believed powerful gods and goddesses ruled over every aspect of their daily lives. This Egyptian mythology guide takes you on a trip through the sands of time to explore the world of pharaohs and sphinxes—ancient Egypt! Featuring illustrated myths of incredible Egyptian gods and goddesses, these stories describe the magic each deity performed along the Nile. You''ll also learn about how Egyptian mythology was a key part of ancient Egyptian culture, like pyramid building, the mummification process, and even the worshiping of cats. This Egyptian mythology collection includes: Narratives from the Nile—Explore the gods and goddesses of Egyptian mythology, from the familiar to the lesser-known, through 20 easy-to-follow myths. Amazing artwork—Take a look at the gods, goddesses, and artifacts of the long-extinct ancient Egyptian empire with captivating illustrations and photos. Fast pharaoh facts—Dig into ancient Egyptian mythology and culture with plenty of awesome facts on everything from hieroglyphs to the popular board game, Senet. Explore the legendary lives of ancient gods and goddesses with this rich treasury ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses - Jean Menziesová

The stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are sprawling, dramatic and wonderfully strange; their lives intertwine with mortals and their behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent, from didactic to fickle, from loving to enraged. Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Classicist and author Jean Menzies captures the magic of Greek myths by drawing on a wide variety of vivid retellings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, which bring to life the stories of Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Hermes, Pandora and many more. Coupled with her own entertaining commentary, this is the perfect book for learning about the world of the Greek deities and a treat for all fans of Greek mythology. Discover even more mythology with Greek Myths: Heroes and Heroines edited by Jean Menzies.

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British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome - Chae Strathie

Packed with historical facts, this is a brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome.

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British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome - Chae Strathie

Packed with historical facts, this is a brilliantly funny and fascinating look at what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome.

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How to Survive in Ancient Rome - L J Trafford

The ex-pat's essential self-help guide to living in Ancient Rome.

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Life and Afterlife in Ancient China - Jessica Rawson

An epic new history of Ancient China told through the prism of a dozen extraordinary tombsThe three millennia up to the establishment of the first imperial Qin dynasty in 221 BC cemented many of the distinctive elements of Chinese civilisation still in place today: an extraordinarily challenging geography and environment, formidable infrastructure, a society based on the strict hierarchy of the family, a shared written script of characters, a cuisine founded on rice and millet, a material culture of ceramics, bronze, silk and jade, and a unique concept of the universe, in which ancestors continue to exist alongside the living. Records of these early achievements, and their diverse and unexpected expressions, often lie not in written history, but in how people marked the end of their lives: their dwellings for the afterlife. Tombs, and the treasures within them, are almost the only artefacts to survive from Ancient China; their scale and sophistication rivals their equivalents in Ancient Egypt.Jessica Rawson, one of the most eminent Western scholars of China, explores twelve grand tombs - each from a specific historical moment and place - showing how they reveal wider political, dynastic and cultural developments, culminating in the lavish ambition of the First ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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24 Hours in Ancient Rome - Philip Matyszak

Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character – from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen – and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

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Magic and Heresy in Ancient Christian Literature - Shaily Shashikant Patel

This Element is a genealogical study of how magic and heresy intersect in early Christian literature across four centuries. It explores when and how magic was seen as heresy and critiques the conceptual conflations constructed by ancient authors and modern scholarship, examining their role in Christian empire.

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Life in Ancient Rome - Nigel Rodgers

A wonderfully illustrated history of the great public buildings, palaces and villas of the Roman Empire, and an exploration of the daily life of the people of the time.,

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Profit and Gift in the Digital Economy - Dave Elder-Vass

Our economy is neither overwhelmingly capitalist, as Marxist political economists argue, nor overwhelmingly a market economy, as mainstream economists assume. Both approaches ignore vast swathes of the economy, including the gift, collaborative and hybrid forms that coexist with more conventional capitalism in the new digital economy. Drawing on economic sociology, anthropology of the gift and heterodox economics, this book proposes a groundbreaking framework for analysing diverse economic systems: a political economy of practices. The framework is used to analyse Apple, Wikipedia, Google, YouTube and Facebook, showing how different complexes of appropriative practices bring about radically different economic outcomes. Innovative and topical, Profit and Gift in the Digital Economy focusses on an area of rapid social change while developing a theoretically and politically radical framework that will be of continuing long-term relevance. It will appeal to students, activists and academics in the social sciences.

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Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca & Other Mesoamericans - Andrew Whitfield, Richard McColl

Mesoamerica experienced a significant flourishing in the years beginning with Early Classic period, through to the Maya civilisation and culminating in the eventual fall of the Aztec civilisation in the 16th Century CE. Through these treasures of fine art and architecture we can uncover the mysteries of the myths, gods and religions of the time and appreciate the true cultural legacy left behind. Did you know that flat top pyramids such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan are characteristic of ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture? They were not only religious structures but served as sites of internment for leading rulers of the time. Aspects of the Mesoamerican cultural heritage still survived among the ensuing Spanish colonial rule and continues to be observed today among the indigenous peoples who inhabit the area of Mesoamerica. Explore the closer details of familiar sites such as the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, and discover hidden treasures at the Mayan zone of Edzna. Many artefacts from this period are now displayed for the public to enjoy in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca & Other Mesoamericans tells the tale of some familiar ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Giant Squid Walks Into a Bar . . . - Jim Toomey

Dive into the comical depths of Jim Toomey's beloved Shermans' Lagoon comic strip, where a funny and sarcastic ensemble of sea creatures including Sherman and Megan the sharks, Hawthorne the crab, Filmore the turtle, and their friends spend their days engaged in amusing adventures, conversation, and fun. It's like a comic strip version of Friends or Cheers, except under the sea.Meet Sherman, the lovable but lazy great white shark who’s always on the lookout for his next meal or a comfy spot to nap. Alongside him is his sharp-witted wife Megan, who keeps him in check, and their friends, including Fillmore, the nerdy sea turtle, and Hawthorne, the scheming hermit crab. Each strip is a splash of fun, featuring everything from Sherman’s hilarious attempts at dieting to Fillmore’s nerdy inventions and Hawthorne’s latest get-rich-quick schemes. Jim Toomey's humor is clever and often pokes fun at human nature through the antics of these underwater characters. But Sherman’s Lagoon is not just about laughs; it also subtly raises awareness about marine conservation and the environment, making this comic strip both educational and fun.

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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome - Berens E. M.

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.‘This was the slaying of the Minotaur, which put an end forever to the shameful tribute of seven youths and seven maidens which was exacted from the Athenians every nine years.‘The gods, heroes and legends of Greek mythology and their Roman interpretations are as fascinating as they are instructive. They include the almighty Zeus and his many wives; heroic Perseus, slayer of the snake-headed Medusa; Helen of Troy, whose beauty caused a great war; Medea, driven mad by jealousy; and tragic Persephone, doomed to live half of each year in the Underworld, condemning the world above to winter.First published in 1880, this comprehensive collection is an early modern retelling of the characters and tales of ancient Greece and Rome; a popular account which offers an important insight into the ancient civilisations that it evokes, and forms a basis for our understanding of the classical world.

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Readerful Rise: Oxford Reading Level 11: Norse Gods and Myths

Discover the Norse universe and learn about its myths. Which of the gods and goddesses will catch your attention? Watch out for the giants and wolves! Norse Gods and Myths is at Oxford Reading Level 11. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt - Joyce Tyldesley

''This readable anthology is a good introduction to a civilization that fascinates like few others ... in this book there are animals who talk, princesses who are locked up at the top of towers, wicked stepmothers and many other themes ... An enjoyable book by a skilled author'' Financial TimesThe civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs - and how different were they from ours? Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt uses Egypt''s vivid narratives to create a panorama of its history, from the earliest settlers to the time of Cleopatra.Gathered from pyramid texts, archaeological finds and contemporary documents, these stories cover everything from why the Nile flooded annually to Egyptian beliefs about childbirth and what happened after death. They show us what life was really like for rich and poor, man and woman, farmer and pharaoh.Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt brings a long-dead culture back to life.

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Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated - Peter Mavrikis

Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated collects these classic figures, from the famous Zeus and Aphrodite to lesser known examples such as Demeter and Hyperion. Including gods and goddesses throughout Ancient Greek history, the book tells the stories of each fabulous deity and shows how they lived in Greek civilization. Each character is featured on a single page or across a spread for better known examples. All the characters are presented with annotated colour artworks and background text telling their stories. Fully illustrated and featuring easy-to-read fact boxes, Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated is an entertaining and educational guide to some of the world’s most beloved characters and enduring stories. In Greek Gods & Myths Illustrated you can read about the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur; Jason and the Argonauts; Chimera, the three-headed monster; Hydra, the nine headed serpentine; Midas and his golden touch; Poseidon, god of the sea; Apollo, god of light; Aphrodite, goddess of beauty; and many more. The book tells the story of Greek mythology from its creation myths and gods to its tales of mortals. It is divided into chapters covering primordial Greek gods, the Olympian gods and the Titans amongst others. Beautifully produced in traditional ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Egyptian Gods & Myths Illustrated - Naylor Trevor

One of the world’s oldest civilizations, Ancient Egypt lasted from the fourth millennium BCE until colonization by imperial Rome in the first century CE. In that time the Egyptians built huge pyramids, palaces and tombs to celebrate the lives of – and preserve for the afterlife – their god-kings, the pharaohs. Egyptian Gods & Myths Illustrated provides a sumptuous, accessible guide to the religious beliefs, myths and gods of this mighty and complex civilization. In Egyptian Gods & Myths Illustrated you can read about Ra, who created all the gods of the earth, and travelled across the sky every day as the sun; learn about the marriage of Isis and Osiris, and how Isis breathed life into her husband after he had been chopped into tiny pieces by his jealous brother Set; find out about Ma’at, the goddess of truth, justice and morality, who used her feather of truth to weigh the hearts of the dead to decide who should have eternal joy in the afterlife; and marvel at the Book of Thoth, which contained all the knowledge of the gods and sat at the bottom of the Nile locked in a series of boxes guarded by serpents. Beautifully produced ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Comic Strip Science: Earth and Space - Paul Mason

Find out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

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Moneta: A History of Ancient Rome in Twelve Coins - Harney Gareth

Moneta traces ancient Rome's unstoppable rise, from a few huts on an Italian hilltop to an all-conquering empire spanning three continents, through the fascinating lives of twelve remarkable coins. In these handcrafted pieces of ancient art we witness Caesar's bloody assassination, follow the legions to the edge of the known world, take a seat in the packed Colosseum, and ultimately, watch as barbarian armies mass at the gates.The Romans saw coins as far more than just money - these were metal canvases on which they immortalised their sacred gods, mighty emperors, towering monuments, and brutal battles of conquest. Revealed in those intricate designs struck in gold, silver, and bronze was the epic history of the Roman world.Hold the glory and the infamy of ancient Rome in the palm of your hand.

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Ancient Rome in Fifty Monuments - Paul Roberts

A sweeping new history of the city of Rome, told through its emperors and the monuments they built to make their mark on one of the great capitals of the classical world. ‘What is worse than Nero? What is better than Nero’s Baths?’ – so wrote the poet Martial in the first century AD, demonstrating the power that buildings have on public consciousness. In ancient Rome, who built a monument and why mattered as much as its physical structure. Over centuries and under many different emperors, a small village in Italy was transformed into the crowning glory of an empire. Seeking out the personalities behind the great building projects is key to understanding them. With this firmly in mind, Paul Roberts takes the reader on a tour of ancient Rome, vividly evoking the sights and sounds of the city: from the roar of the crowds at the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum, to the dazzling gleam of the marble- and mosaic-covered baths of Caracalla and Diocletian. He tells this story emperor by emperor, drawing out the political, social and cultural backdrop to the monuments and ultimately the very human motivations that gave rise to their construction – and destruction. These ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs - Marcia Williams

Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen and the fall of Cleopatra, Marcia Williams'' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization.

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Ancient Rome - DK

Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide. Explore the everyday lives of Ancient Romans and find out what it was like to live in one of history’s biggest empires in this history book for children aged 9-12. Enjoy a Roman feast and discover delicacies of peacock, nightingales and dormice. Experience dubious Roman hygiene standards - ever washed your clothes in wee before?! And no tour of Ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the infamous Colosseum, where you’ll witness the nail-biting drama of gladiator fights and hear the roar of bloodthirsty crowds. This Ancient Rome book for children offers: Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Rome collections. A focus on only the gory, gross and surprising facts about people's everyday lives that will fascinate young readers. Information on what life in ancient Rome was really like - find out about odd emperors, brave gladiators and mysterious gods and goddesses. An immersive and beautiful book, Ancient Rome is a captivating guide to life in the Roman Empire, told as the Romans might once have themselves. You'll march on carefully constructed Roman roads alongside one of the most ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gods of the Ancient World - Ward Marchella

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling. Young readers will delight in myths that explain the beginning of the world, the way gods helped humans, the divine's power over weather and other natural phenomena, and much more. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of ancient objects which show how people worshipped the gods through art.A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about gods and goddesses from ancient history.

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Reading Creation Myths Economically in Ancient Mesopotamia and Israel - Eric J. Harvey

Creation myths in the ancient Middle East served as works of political economy, justifying and naturalizing ritual practices which were organized according to an ideology of divine service. Resources for divine service were extracted from the productive sectors of society. This Element examines various forms of the economics of divine service.

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British Museum: Find Tom in Time, Ancient Rome - Burke Fatti (Kathi)

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Roman facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sacrificial cow to an escaping gladiator - lose yourself in ancient Rome with this brilliantly interactive book!The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ming Dynasty China and Ancient Greece

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Gods Monsters Myths Tales : Epic Tales - Gloyn Liz

Myths and legendary tales from around the world are packed with gigantic rivalries; gods, monsters and giants compete for supremacy over the land, the creatures within and the universe beyond. Zeus clashes with the all-powerful Typhon, Odin is destined to face the great wolf Fenrir during Ragnarok. And yet monsters such as the Minotaur, and giants of all kinds, dragons even, are monsters only to those too fearful to understand them, while others such as the Sirens, or the weird sisters, are malevolent without remorse.Such mythical gods and their foes, make great adventures for the modern reader tracing the roots of The Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Witcher, where good and evil are morphed into real avatars and creatures of vivid imagination. In these pages you'll find the gods of the heavens and mountains, and the spirits and demons of the deep sea, the dark woods and the burning sands. From the gods of Babylon and Ancient Egypt to the Norse Aesir, from the pantheon of mighty Greek deities to the gods of the earth and the sky in Pacific legends, most of the great traditions are featured here, with monsters galore: Anansi the trickster spider, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ancient Rome - DK

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire.Step back in time in the pages of this history book to discover:- Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures.- Sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites.Featuring Rome''s greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels - Paul Mason

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine.Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Amazing Inventions - Paul Mason

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions.Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Amazing Inventions - Paul Mason

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions.Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

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Comic Strip Science Adventures: Medical Marvels - Paul Mason

An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering some amazing advances in medicine.Discover how Charles Drew saved millions by storing blood plasma, how a Chinese scientist discovered a malaria treatment and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant Dr Anna Simmons, UCL.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

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Ancient Rome - Claudia Martin

Ancient Rome, in the Visual Explorer Guide series, is a fascinating exploration that provides more than a glimpse of the grandeur of ancient Roman life. Think of Rome and you quickly picture so many treasures from the ancient world: the Colosseum, the Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, the Forum. At its height in the 2nd century CE, the Roman Empire, reaching out from its heart in the city of Rome itself, was the most extensive political and social structure in western civilization. Still today, almost 2,000 years later, we marvel at how sophisticated and grand Roman society was—and how much of ancient Rome has survived for us to see in the modern Italian metropolis. From public baths to catacombs, from the Appian Way to small frescoes and sculptures, from temples to private houses to aqueducts, Visual Explorer Guide: Ancient Rome shows the reader both the world-famous and lesser-known sites in the city. What emerges is a picture of not only the grandeur of antiquity, but also the last days of pagan worship, as by Rome’s final days temples were being converted into churches.

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Ancient Rome - DK

Step into the world of Ancient Rome and explore the rise and fall of a fascinating ancient civilization like never before!Become an eyewitness to the wonders of one of history''s greatest civilizations, from it''s vast empire to gladiator fights, this picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through Ancient Rome like never before.Who were Rome''s most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you!Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilisation, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum.In this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Comic Strip Science: Biology - Paul Mason

Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun! Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

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Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire - Simon Baker

This is the story of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Simon Baker charts the rise and fall of the world''s first superpower, focusing on six momentous turning points that shaped Roman history. Welcome to Rome as you''ve never seen it before - awesome and splendid, gritty and squalid. From the conquest of the Mediterranean beginning in the third century BC to the destruction of the Roman Empire at the hands of barbarian invaders some seven centuries later, we discover the most critical episodes in Roman history: the spectacular collapse of the ''free'' republic, the birth of the age of the ''Caesars'', the violent suppression of the strongest rebellion against Roman power, and the bloody civil war that launched Christianity as a world religion. At the heart of this account are the dynamic, complex but flawed characters of some of the most powerful rulers in history: men such as Pompey the Great, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and Constantine. Putting flesh on the bones of these distant, legendary figures, Simon Baker looks beyond the dusty, toga-clad caricatures and explores their real motivations and ambitions, intrigues and rivalries. The superb narrative, full of energy and imagination, is a brilliant distillation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A History of Ancient Rome in 100 Lives - Philip Matyszak, Joanne Berry

Discover the lives of the ancient Romans, pieced together from inscriptions, discarded letters, biographies and myth over two thousand years of history. The Roman empire witnessed a huge diversity of human experience over its history. At its pinnacle, it exerted its rule across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, from Britannia to the Black Sea. In this collection of 100 lives, Philip Matyszak and Joanne Berry give voice not only to famed rulers and generals whose names and deeds have been enshrined in classical texts but also to the ordinary citizens – centurions, scholars, Christian martyrs and civil servants – who made up the fabric of Roman society. The biographies of these individuals, whose stories range from the happy and uneventful to the tragic and dramatic, are pieced together from ancient art, artefacts and myths. Matyszak and Berry illuminate the sometimes surprising exploits of Rome’s women, such as Amazonia, a sword-swinging gladiator, and Metila, a priestess of the cult of Cymbele. Romans of every class and creed are represented, from Faustulus, a shepherd said to have adopted the infant Romulus and Remus, to the poet Virgil, whose words still echo down the ages. Each of these lives forms part of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Comic Strip Science: The Periodic Table - Paul Mason

Comic Strip Science: The Periodic Table makes learning about science fun! Each spread features a short, funny comic strip related to the periodic table. Discover which element started a war among dentists, why diamonds aren''t forever and the freaky story of how phosphorous was discovered. Around the strips, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic. Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics, The Periodic Table.

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British Museum: Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses - Evans Tegen

Explore the fascinating world of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses in this beautifully illustrated book from Nosy Crow and the British Museum. Which goddess drew the Moon across the sky each night?

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A Walk Through Ancient Rome - Philip Matyszak

In this expert guide to the ancient city, Dr Philip Matyszak takes us on a tour of ancient Rome’s most fascinating and important sites and locations, revealing the secrets of the beating heart of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Rome itself was never grander or more magnificent than just before it fell, so be transported back in time to the empire’s twilight years at the end of the 4th century AD, with almost a thousand years of Roman history to explore. Each chapter focuses on one of Rome’s districts, with maps throughout and explanations of how the same routes would look today. Put yourself in the sandals of a Roman pedestrian and take a walk along the Via Appia, through the Capuan Gate and past all the wonders inside the walls of ancient Rome, from tombs and temples to sewers and shrines, the grand gardens and the humble street markets, from Nero’s Golden House to the slums where Julius Caesar grew up. Walk alongside the ghosts of Trajan, Nero and Cicero; stand where they stood and see what they saw.

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A Short History of Ancient Rome - Pascal Hughes

'Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life.'PAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF FALL OF CIVILIZATIONSExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life. Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate. In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The The Ancient Egypt Sleepover - Stephen Davies

“Mo has won a very special prize: an Ancient Egypt sleepover in a museum. However, he has no clue how dangerous it will turn out to be. With a mystery to solve, hieroglyphic codes to crack and priceless treasure to save, one thing is for sure: Mo will not be getting any sleep tonight!”.

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Ancient Rome - Nigel Rodgers

The first half of this magnificent book focuses on the political and military history of Rome. The assassination of Julius Caesar, Nero fiddling while Rome burns, the building of Hadrian’s Wall – the truth behind these and many other events are explored in this account of the rise and fall of a mighty empire. The second half focuses on Rome’s influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed drawings of the Colosseum and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. Ancient letters, records and artworks show how real people lived during one of the cultural peaks of world history.

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Lessons from our Ancestors: Winner of the 'Discover British Book Award 2024': Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability in the Ancient World - Raksha D

WINNER OF THE BRITISH DISCOVER BOOK AWARDS 2024 ''DISCOVER'' CATEGORYNOMINATED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 IN THE ARCHAEOLOGY AWARDSRediscover the Ancient World as you''ve never seen it before and meet...· The women and children who painted the world''s oldest-known cave art· The black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt''s history· The Indus civilisation who built a sustainable city· The female warriors who led battles in Ancient China· The peaceful Viking traders· The African engineers behind the greatest city in the medieval worldJoin archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.· Rediscover the past with this book that uncovers forgotten histories and underrepresented stories· Fully illustrated throughout· Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary at the back of the book· Written by Raksha Dave, one of the UK''s top female archaeologists and well known TV broadcaster from Channel 4''s Time TeamWords of praise for this book:"A healthy corrective to the notion that "History is what White Men did", and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times, Vol. 1 - Abigail Blackman, Ko Ransom, Kenji Tsurubuchi

Long before even the distant past, the land was ruled by powerful kami, gods as widely varied in form and temper as the parishes they governed, each possessing a unique sacred instrument. Traveling between their shrines in search of divine favor, the priest En the Layman and his two assistants brave dangerous terrain, fearsome creatures, and the wrath of kami themselves!

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