Felicity Brooks

Tony Allan

Retells some of the best-known stories of Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest, and his merry men.

Tales of Robin Hood

Originally published in 1910. Author: E. Bretschneider Language: English Keywords: History / Asia Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination

Personal computers may have replaced the typewriter in most homes and offices, but the venerable writing machine is currently staging a comeback. From portable models that hipsters are snapping up in Urban Outfitters to Tom Hanks's bestselling app that recreates the manual experience on a tablet, the typewriter has never been so hot. This celebration of the typewriter covers what a platen knob is, why QUERTY won out over other arrangements of keys, which authors loved (or loathed) their typewriters, and much more. A gift book with yellowed paper and typewriter fonts for a cool vintage look Timeline of the typewriter features key models Foreword by Paul Schweitzer of Gramercy Typewriter Co.

The History - The Machines - The Writers

The Typewriter

Fergus Fleming

Charles Phillips

From the earliest hunters and gatherers, African people have shared stories and legends about their origins and beliefs. These legendary myths have embedded themselves in the lives and culture of the African people and are represented in art, design, and music. This book explores some of these myths and legends and shows how they continue to manifest themselves in modern African culture.

African Myths and Beliefs

This book is filled with strange stories, mystic rites, angry gods, vision quests and magic symbols at the heart of African culture.

African Myth

Voices of the Ancestors

Presents an introduction to the ancient civilization of Rome, discussing its history, politics, military conquests, art, religion, literature, everyday life, and gods and goddesses.

Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Rome

Discover how accurate past visions of the future have turned out to be and explore the continuity of the prophetic tradition. This is a fascinating anthology of amazing and curious stories - such as clairvoyant dreams about the sinking of the Titanic and the Reichstaag Fire in Berlin. It includes features on ancient shamans and soothsayers, Egyptian dream analysis, Greek oracles and Roman auguries, the ancient roots of astrology, messianic visionaries, medieval seers, African systems of divination, Aztec prophecies of cataclysms, the mysteries of Pachacamac, Nostradamus and his "Centuries" and the futurism of H. G. Wells.

4,000 Years of Prophets, Visionaries and Predictions

Prophecies

Written in a lively and contemporary style, Myths of the World presents the best of the great mythologies that have enthralled listeners and readers across the centuries. It is organised by region into 18 myth-making cultures - read about the quests of Gawain in the ancient forests of Britain and the legendary heroism of El Cid in Spain; learn how the Spider Women in North America used her gifts, and what the Mongolian shamans used the shoulder blades of sheep for.

The Illustrated Treasury of the World's Greatest Stories

Myths of the World

Sara Maitland

Greek and Roman myth is a popular subject and signs of this mythology still exist in modern products and in advertisements. This volume explores some of these early myths, including the rise and fall of the Titans, and how beliefs changed with the influence of Christianity. Readers also learn how these myths continue to influence our lives today.

Ancient Greece and Rome

Inspired by the achievements of the ancient Greeks, the Romans made their city the center of an empire unsurpassed in size and influence for more than a thousand years. Its rich legacy shaped the medieval world and continues to amaze us today. Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Rome celebrates the many achievements of Roman culture and delves into its fascinating dark side. Romans erected structures so well-built and engineered that they still stand millennia later, yet these same buildings also showcased blood sports as public entertainment. The Romans instituted just government, impartial legal and political institutions, and concepts of citizenship, yet its population included slaves as well as patricians and plebeians, and was often riven by intrigue, superstition, and savagery. This volume is a richly illustrated introduction to a fascinating, at times paradoxical, civilization and its art and architecture, ranging from magnificent temples and aqueducts, to exquisite mosaics and jewelry. Placing the art in its cultural context, the author covers themes that have long inspired the Western imagination, including the rise and fall of emperors, the life and death of the gladiator, the belief in omens and prophecy, and, ultimately, the establishment of Christianity.

Life, Myth, and Art in Ancient Rome

Interpret symbols no matter where you are with this complete how-to manual, providing essential background about types of symbol, with a recognition guide and explanatory glossary for dozens of commonly encountered motifs.

How to Decipher Mystical Motifs - And Know Where to Find Them

The Symbol Detective

Contains illustrated entries to describe mythological and fantastical creatures from around the world that are organized by habitat; and includes creatures found in fiction such as "Batman," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, and others. This guide gives not only a taxonomy of size, appearance, habitat, and powers, but also provides descriptions of the cultures that produced them.

The Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Fantastical Creatures

The Mythic Bestiary

Ron Tiner

Examines the myths and beliefs of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Examines the myths and beliefs of the classical world of ancient Greece and Rome.

Myths and Beliefs

Sarah Dixon

Presents two mystery adventures by Sarah Dixon and one by Tony Allan

Advanced Puzzle Adventures

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Vikingos

Nicholas J. Saunders

Presents the history of the Aztec empire by examining archaeological excavations of historical sites and the artifacts found at those sites.

The Aztec Empire

This beautifully illustrated book offers the most readable collection of myths on the market, perfect for readers diving into the current popularity of folklore and mythology. Handpicked from various cultures and eras, this gorgeous gift edition takes you on a journey across the globe with over 240 enthralling myths. In this beautifully illustrated gift edition, you'll discover more than 240 mythological tales from around the world, featuring gods, heroes, princesses, villains, magicians and monsters, as well as animals with extraordinary powers. Let this collection guide you through stories from every corner of the globe, from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Vikings to the Slavic East, Japan and China and the Americas. Each culture is rich in folklore and magical tales, and this book offers a fascinating introduction to them all. This is a radical collection of stories, filled with voltage. Whether ninety or nine, there's something in these tales that wants to speak directly to you. From tales of creation and the first humans to apocalyptic battles at the end of time, explore the most thrilling tales in all mythology: thunder god Thor losing his hammer, Theseus callously abandoning Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur, Hindu god Shiva destroying his rival Kama with a blast of flame, Egyptian goddess Isis forcing the sun god to reveal his name ... and much more.

An Illustrated Treasury of the World's Greatest Stories

Takes a closer look at the art, artifacts, and history of the Vikings and their gods.

Tony Allan

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