Myths And Legends David Bellingham, Clio Whittaker, John Grant

Myths And Legends

By David Bellingham & Clio Whittaker & John Grant

$30.00

An invaluable reference work for all students of myths and legends.

It takes a fresh look at the exciting stories that make up the rich body of Viking, Greek and oriental mythology.

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Category: Non-fiction Tags: History, Research

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Mineko Iwasaki, once hailed as the best geisha of

Mineko Iwasaki, once hailed as the best geisha of her generation, shares her extraordinary journey in Geisha of Gion: The Memoir.
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Foreign Soil by Maxine Beneba Clarke – $9
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Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon – $22
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Delight in the beauty of verse with A Little Treas

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Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights,

Praised for its balanced and perceptive insights, Bitter Fame: A Life of Sylvia Plath by Anne Stevenson delves into Plath's driving passions, conflicts, and poetic brilliance. With sensitive compassion, Anne Stevenson offers a deeply comprehensive look at the woman behind the works that continue to captivate readers.
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Journey into a world of courage and friendship wit

Journey into a world of courage and friendship with Momotaro: Peach Boy.
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Explore the magic and creativity of today's rescued reads:Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart - $13
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