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The Mythology Puzzle Book: Brain-Teasing Puzzles, Games and Trivia
Whether you're already mad for mythology or just curious about these timeless tales of marvel and mystery, step into the enchanting world of gods, monsters and mortals with this treasure...
Wild: Tales from Early Medieval Britain from the Bestselling author of
By the bestselling author of Storyland . Sheer cliffs, salt spray, explosive sea spume, thunderous clouds, icy waves, whales with mountains on their backs, sleet, bitter winds, bleak, impenetrable marshes,...
Saints: A new legendary of heroes, humans and magic
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Storyland and Wild , comes a sweeping new legendary of miracles, magic, human frailty and heroic strength. I llustrated with over thirty original...
Tilly True
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Far From Home: A young woman finds hope and tragedy in 1920s Liverpool
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The Facts of Life
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Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined
In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling Mythos trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War with his trademark wit and vibrance. Full of...
The Odyssey
A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC,...
The Angels of Lovely Lane
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Cuckoo in the Nest
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Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and
'An absorbingly creepy travelogue through the corridors, tunnels and basements of our most famous cultural repository. With Noah Angell as our guide, the British Museum becomes a haunted prison filled...
Magic Books from Mexico
$20.00 AUD
Author: C. A. BurlandBinding: HardbackPublished: Penguin Books, 1953Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich tradition of magical literature in Mexico, delving into the cultural...
Folklore of Australia
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Author: Walter StoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed Books, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Australian folklore, capturing the stories, myths, and traditions that...
Before Time Began
$15.00 AUD
Author: Charles P. MountfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBefore Time Began explores the rich folklore and legends of the Dreamtime, featuring colour plates from...
Stories of the Norsemen (Myths & Legends)
$15.00 AUD
Author: Boucher, Alan E.Binding: HardbackPublished: Burke, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, recounting tales of gods, heroes, and legendary...
GOLDEN STRAW THE
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Religion and Classical Warfare: Archaic and Classical Greece
Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Greeks were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice...
Broken Ghosts: a haunting, gothic coming-of-age story from the
'A beautifully written novel imbued with empathy, spirits and magic' Scottish Daily MailSpring, 1985. Twelve year old Phoebe MacDonald's world is falling apart.She has just buried her parents, a fire...
The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature
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Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural...
Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire
A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian.Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a...
When in Rome: A Social Life of Ancient Rome
A vibrant, accessible social history of Rome, from 753 BCE to the fall of the Empire some 1300 years later. To support its findings the book features hundreds of translations...
The Sea in the Greek Imagination
The sea is omnipresent in Greek life. Visible from nearly everywhere, the sea represents the life and livelihood of many who dwell on the islands and coastal areas of the...
The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State
A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture--from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the...
The Beloved Girls: The new Richard & Judy Book Club Choice with an OMG
'A gorgeous epic . . . Wholly absorbing. I adored it' MARIAN KEYES'This sweeping, absorbing story is a treat' ADELE PARKS'A compelling story of female friendship, dark secrets and family...
Hera: The dazzling story of the Queen of Mount Olympus from
The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history, as told by Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint.'An exceptional achievement' ELODIE HARPER 'A very...
A House Divided
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Goddess with a Thousand Faces: A one-of-a-kind exploration of
'I loved Goddess with a Thousand Faces. Fascinating, fun and thoughtful and enlightening' JENNIFER SAINT'A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists'...
Gentle Chaos: Poems, Tales, and Magic
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Bermuda Triangle
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Author: Charles BerlitzBinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press Ltd, 1975, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz explores the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft in...
Stars in the Sky
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Author: A.E. WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1973, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsStars in the Sky is a captivating exploration of celestial wonders, bringing readers on a...
A Companion to World Mythology
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Author: Richard BarberBinding: HardbackPublished: Kestrel Books, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful overview of world mythology, exploring various cultural myths and...
Northern Mythology: Tales from Norse, Finnish, and Sami Traditions
Discover the complex mythology of the legendary Nordic people who inspired Hollywood films, epic novels, and more. Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarok itself--these magical tales have enthralled...
Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey - A Memoir of Travels
"A magical and hugely captivating journey - filled with such beauty, wonder and surprise. A simply marvellous read, hugely recommended" - Stephen Fry A real-life journey through the fantastical world...
Anansi Boys: A stunning new illustrated hardback edition of the
A special hardback edition of Neil Gaiman's internationally bestselling novel with stunning new contemporary artwork by Monet Alyssa. **Highly anticipated television adaptation of Anansi Boys coming soon to Amazon Prime...
Arab Folktales
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Author: Inea BushnaqBinding: HardbackPublished: Pantheon, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsArab Folktales is a captivating collection that brings together a rich tapestry of stories from the Arab...
The Bull of Minos
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Author: Leonard CottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1962, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThe Bull of Minos is a captivating exploration of the ancient Minoan civilization...
A Companion World to Mythology
$60.00 AUD
Author: Richard Barber, Pauline BaynesBinding: HardbackPublished: Kestrel Books, 1979, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book serves as an engaging companion to the world of mythology,...
The Fates: A spellbindingly original mythical retelling for fans of
'A really thrilling and totally original story of Greek mythology that I can't recommend highly enough' JENNIFER SAINT Before Gods and mortals, there were The Fates . . . You've...
LEPRECHAUN COMPANION
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Atalanta: In a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology's fiercest
The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA (UK, Sunday Times, May 2022) and ARIADNE (UK, Sunday Times, April 2021).'A brilliant...
The Fox Wife: an enchanting historical mystery from the New York Times
Longlisted for the Historical Writers' Association Gold Crown Award'Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting' M. L. Rio'Irresistible' Sunday TimesSome people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but nothing could be...
Hera: The dazzling story of the Queen of Mount Olympus from
The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history, as told by Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint.'An exceptional achievement' ELODIE HARPER 'A very...
The Little Encyclopedia of Fairies: An A-to-Z Guide to Fae Magic
From the mountains of Northern Italy to the remote forests of Nigeria, diverse fairies from around the world come together in this little encyclopedia . . . Naughty and nice,...
Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey - A Memoir of Travels [...]
"A magical and hugely captivating journey - filled with such beauty, wonder and surprise. A simply marvellous read, hugely recommended" - Stephen Fry A real-life journey through the fantastical world...
The Fox Wife: an enchanting historical mystery from the New York [...]
Longlisted for the Historical Writers' Association Gold Crown Award'Vivid, enigmatic, enchanting' M. L. Rio'Irresistible' Sunday TimesSome people think foxes go around collecting qi, or life force, but nothing could be...
Atalanta: In a world of heroes, meet Greek mythology's fiercest [...]
The heroic story of the only female Argonaut, told by Jennifer Saint, the bestselling author of ELEKTRA (UK, Sunday Times, May 2022) and ARIADNE (UK, Sunday Times, April 2021).'A brilliant...
The Flight of Dragons
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Author: Peter DickinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harper & Row, 1979Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis beautifully illustrated book, with illustrations by Wayne Anderson, presents a compelling case for...
The Moor's Last Sigh
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