Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Paperback - Gillian Cross

These retellings of the Iliad and Odyssey from author of the }Demon Headmaster{ Gillian Cross are deceptively simple, accessible, and faithful to t...

Reducere. This handsome boxed set of Homer's epics -- powerfully retold by Gillian Cross and strikingly illustrated by Neil Packer -- belongs on every reader...

This is the paperback of Walker's magnificent edition of Homer's epic story. It is illustrated with lavish full colour pictures and exquisite black...

Reducere. This collection includes both of the greatest Greek stories ever told and numbers amongst the most important works of Western literature. "The Illi...

Reducere. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is ...

Reducere. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of Western literature--yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. Fr...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. In this new verse adaptation, originally commissioned for BBC radio, Simon Armitage has recast Homer's epic as a series of bristling dramatic dialo...

For the second half of his long life, Christopher Logue (1926-2011) - political rebel, inventor of the poster poem, pioneer of poetry and jazz - wa...

Originally commissioned for BBC Radio, Simon Armitage recasts Homer's epic as a series of dramatic dialogues. His version bristles with the economy...

Reducere. Famously praised by John Keats for speaking 'loud and bold', Chapman's Homer brought Greek poetry and civilization to life for centuries of readers...

He even survived being trapped alone for days after 9/11 in an apartment near the World Trade Centre. Homer's Odyssey is the story of one cats unsw...

Reducere. A remarkable hybrid of translation, adaptation, and inventionPicture the east Aegean sea by night, And on a beach aslant its shimmering Upwards of ...

It's a beautiful, blank wall and Ashley can't resist tagging it-even though she has to climb high on to a roof to reach it with her spray cans. But...

"Sons of Atreus, " he cried, "and all other Achaeans, may the gods who dwell in Olympus grant you to sack the city of Priam, and to reach your home...

A new edition to tie-in with the brand new story, }The Demon Headmaster: Total Control{, publishing this month. Ages: 9+

Music is the most important thing in Mark's life and he never misses band practice ...until new baby sister Amber turns life upside down. She screa...

William and his brother are desperate to have a tree house in the grand old tree at the bottom of the garden. Their father has to go away, but is d...

Nolan leaves school one day to discover that his mum has dyed her hair bright green, sold everything they own, and they're going on a road trip of ...

Jack and his friends build the greatest, scariest snowman in the whole world - until it comes alive! An entertaining and clever story by an award- ...

A charming village story about a little girl, a dare gone wrong and one crazy horse! From bestselling author Gillian Cross. Particularly suitable f...

A Study Guide for Homer's "Iliad, " excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Epics for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character an...

Reducere. Let's take a break from facts and enjoy a leisurely stroll in myths and fiction. The Iliad is Homer's masterpiece. It is a story of love, adventure...

Reducere. Homer's Odyssey has captivated readers and influenced writers and artists for more than 2, 000 years. Reading the poem in its original language pro...

A hazardous voyage through a world populated by gods, goddesses, witches and monsters - one of the greatest stories in European literature has been...

Gillian Cross's award-winning book The Great Elephant Chase has been read and enjoyed by young and old since its first publication. With a stunning...

Mia and James are getting married! When a tight budget means no wedding cake, Mia's sister Holly plans a surprise... A heart-warming story from an ...

The Simpsons is the longest running comedy in history. Gracing our screens since 1989, with over 600 episodes, the show is a cultural phenomenon. W...

Reducere. DescriptionPeter Jones provides a line-by-line commentary on Homer's Odyssey that explains the factual details, mythological allusions, and Homeric...

Reducere. Homer bidding farewell to his wife, Odysseus bound to the mast, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - sce...

Two new reissues of these hugely popular page-turning titles, from the award-winning author.

How did John Cox die?His sister Hayley thinks she knows so, along with John's friend Annie, she travels to Russia to visit the site of the explosio...

Purple is the best club ever! Everyone loves the mysterious DJ Pardoman . . . especially his cool, electronic mask. But just who is lurking behind ...

Moving away should be a fresh start for the Hunter family. Dad has a new job and it seems like the perfect opportunity to forget about the Demon He...