"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths." — Publishers Weekly Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award–winning anthology ce
Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. M
A Student Edition of Willy Russell's play, with introduction, commentary, notes on the text and questions for study. This edition contains the author's revised version of the play, produced in 2002.
A gold mine of information about a hidden queer cultureThirty-two years before Simone de Beauvoir's classic The Second Sex, popular French novelist Willy published The Third Sex, a vivid description o
Cocaine, amphetamines, EPO, heroin—all these are now considered not optional but necessary—not to win, but just to compete in the Tour de France. Details of how these drugs are obtained,
Noted Irish author's selection of favorite tales from the Emerald Isle, brimming with sly humor, whimsy, and imagination. "Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter," "When the King of the Cats Came to King C
This Newbery Medal winner enchants readers of all ages with classic retellings of stories from ancient myth. Forty evocative illustrations accompany the tales, which center on the Argonauts' quest fo
Beloved Russian fairy tale of a king and a magic bird, recounted in charming prose that will delight readers of all ages. Color and black-and-white images by a master illustrator adorn many of the pag
Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his
Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
Famed for his illustrations of such classics as Rime of the Ancient Mariner and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Willy Pogany created striking drawings for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 1929. This
"Because of her long experience with the East, both in travel and in study, the eastern element is much stronger and more authentic in her work than it is in the works of other artists. The East is no
With the increased efforts of the analog design community to integrate analog high-frequency front-ends for telecommunications, there has been heightened interest in the behaviour of nonlinear circ
Three Swiss professors in botany, microbiology, and zoology describe the ensemble of edaphic organisms living in the soil system, and discuss the consequences of their activity on the functioning of t
The story of the Rising is still being told, and in these pages the reader will find much to ponder, much to discuss, and much to disagree with. From the Introduction by Kirsty Lusk and Willy MaleyOn
This comprehensive volume presents an overview of the work of Le Corbusier, from the earliest drafts and sketches to his late buildings and projects, as well as city-planning studies. It also includes
Manufacturing’s central role in global innovationCompanies compete on the decisions they make. For years?even decades?in response to intensifying global competition, companies decided to outsource the
Concerns about global biodiversity are rising dramatically, yet we are lagging behind in the most basic prerequisite for its understanding and conservation: the inventory. Insect species may make up f
