A collection of myths and legends, covering the familiar tales of the Greeks and Romans as well as lesser-known tales originating from places as diverse as Africa and Babylon, Egypt, Japan, China and India. The book is divided into theme-based sections, with information on their origins.

Hamlyn History: the Myths Retold: A Vivid Retelling of 50 Well-known Myths from Around the World (Hamlyn History)

Ferguson, Diana

Reference

Hamlyn

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History of Myths Retold: A Vivid Retelling of 50 Well-known Myths from Around the World

History

World

Bounty Books

Horses (Wonder starters)

Children's Books

PRICE/STERN/SLOAN

THE MAGICKAL YEAR provides a historical context for pagan belief and examines our changing spirituality in conjuction with our relationships to the natural world. Ferguson explores the mythic beliefs and magical traditions behind the eight pagan festivals of the year.

The Magickal Year: A Pagan Perspective On the Natural World

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Samuel/Weiser

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians will revisit time and again.

The Magnificent Book of Horses

Weldon, Owen

Jackson, Tom.

Animals

Weldon Owen

Meet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons, and terrible trolls.\nFrom the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts.\nLearn why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance.\nDOZENS OF MONSTERS: Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids.\nBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life.\nFASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages.\nCLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.\nCOLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

The Magnificent Book of Monsters

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Offering a selection of more than 100 best-loved and widely known nursery rhymes, this book delves beneath the surface of the verses to interpret their meaning and reveal their historical origins. The rhymes are instantly recognizable, however the stories behind them are often unknown and always fascinating—frequently telling the stories of true historical events from a time when news was passed around verbally. With rhymes on topics ranging from the weather to the stars, journeys to food and drink to wise ways, each chapter presents the full and best-known version of the rhyme, followed by an explanation of its meaning and origins, along with the wider references the rhymes make to such topics as foods and culinary customs, historical events, or archetypes of folk and fairy tales. 

Ring-a-Ring o'Roses: Old Rhymes and Their True Meanings

Words, Language & Grammar

Michael O"Mara

<div> Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants and used their down-to-earth experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically - although they wouldn't have called it that - because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history and quotes, Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been. </div>

Old Wives' Lore for Gardeners

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

A marvelous and modern retelling brings together the most popular tales of gods and heroes, drawn from sources such as Homer, Ovid, and the Greek dramatists. Here are the unforgettable legends of Olympus's mighty Gods; Hercules's labors; the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts; the dramatic encounter between Theseus and the Minotaur; and the full chronicle of the Trojan War. Over 100 stunning color photos and feature boxes provide fascinating insights into the sites, the authors, and the culture of Ancient Greece.

Greek Myths & Legends

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

COLLINS BROWN

Three great civilizations--each with a culture as strong, colorful, and complex as those of the more familiar Greece and Rome. Through their enduring mythology, the Mayas of Yucatan, the Aztecs of Mexico, and the Incas of Peru have left us tantalizing images of their now-disappeared societies, once among the most advanced on earth. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs of important artifacts and archeological sites, this rich and fascinating collection reveals their visions of the creation of the world (and its destruction and recreation); the forces of nature; life, death and destiny; and animal spirits. 21 legends in all, each touched with magic and mystical power, include the Aztec tale "The Feathered Serpent"; the Mayan myth of "The Rain Goddess and the Egg Child"; the Incan story "How Manco-Capac Made the First People. Bonus: a list of Gods and Goddesses.

Tales of the Plumed Serpent: Aztec, Inca and Mayan Myths

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