A richly rewarding narrative about a young painter's love affair with the Greek island of Sifnos
When Christian Brechneff first
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As every reader of Durrell knows, & every newcomer should know, his writing is steeped in the living experience of the Mediterranean, especially the Greek Islands. This captivating & highly unusual test, originally conceived as a picture book & now reset in paperback format, weaves together evocative descriptions, history & myth (including flowers & festivals) with his personal reminiscences. No traveller of Greece or admirer of Durrell’s singular genius should miss it. ...

The DK Eyewitness Greek Islands Travel Guide is your indispensible guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide

Includes:: unique cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities & towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs & illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual ”DK Eyewitness Travel” guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals & markets to day trips. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars & shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK`s excellent insider tips & essential local information will help you explore every corner of the Greek Islands effortlessly. ”DK Eyewitness Greek Islands Travel Guide”
- showing you what others only tell you.


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Discover varied landscapes, stunning beaches & picturesque towns with the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide The Greek Islands. Explore ...

The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling, romantic, & unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy, to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun, to the superhuman feats of Heracles, Theseus, & the wily Odysseus, these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia & influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization, when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus & offered mankind hope, the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic, magical, & mythical world of the Greek gods & heroes. As the tales unfold, renowned classicist Robin Waterfield, joined by his wife, writer Kathryn Waterfield, creates a sweeping panorama of the romance, intrigues, heroism, humour, sensuality, & brutality of the Greek myths & legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae & Thebes, Jason & the golden fleece, Perseus & the dread Gorgon, the wooden horse & the sack of Troy
- these amazing stories have influenced art & literature from the Iron Age to the present day. And far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales, The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages, & a notable work of literature in its own right.
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* The definitive & comprehensive edition of Robert Graves`s classic retelling of the Greek myths*` Icarus disobeyed his father`s instructions & began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...` These are the greatest stories ever told
- the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus & the minotaur, Midas & his golden touch, the Trojan War & Odysseus`s journey home
- brought together into one epic & unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single page-turning narrative, while full commentaries as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable for anyone seeking an authoritative & detailed account of the spectacular stories that make up the bedrock of Western literature. The Greek Myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales & a masterful work of literature in its own right.

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The Greeks, in the Xenophobe guide series; consisting of a range of pocket-sized guides which take a humorous & irreverent approach to a wide range of world cultures. Each guide explores the characteristics of a country’s people in a series of dedicated sections, encompassing nationalism & identity, behaviour, manners, character, obsessions, beliefs & values, leisure & pleasure, culture, custom & tradition, business, systems, health & hygiene, crime & punishment, government & bureaucracy, conversation & gestures & language. Written in a wholly irreverent style, Xenophobes guides attempt to forewarn readers of the main stereotypes & foibles that are associated with individual nationalities. ...

This book, by Britains most distinguished historian of ancient Greek art, recounts the influence of Greek communities & their culture through Central Asia, India & Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam. Boardman examines a wealth of art & artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture upon peoples Anatolians, Levantines, Persians, Asiatics, Indians, Chinese whose settled civilizations were far older, with their own strong traditions in life, government & the arts. The Greeks were not empire-builders. They did not seek to conquer or rule. However, they were highly literate & adept at trade; they spread a monetary economy through Eurasia; their religion was easily adapted to that of others; their art developed a form of narrative that was to be dominant for centuries to come; & their poets & philosophers were widely respected outside their homel&. As Boardman notes, They are an odd phenomenon in world history. Through their travels they came to leave a very distinctive imprint on the lives & arts of many distant peoples, & over centuries, some to the present day`. ...

Dreamer. Rebel. Hero. Wadjda has one simple wish
- to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it
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The Green Doodle Book offers a creative & fun format for kids of all ages to enjoy. With 64 green pages of creative doodling prompts & a sheet of make-your- own doodle stickers, the package also

Includes:: a metallic silver gel pen & a large fold-out green poster. Educational, dynamic, & loads of fun.

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