This is the classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of men, he remains determined to outwit his [...]

On an idyllic Greek island, the garden of sixties icon Leonard Cohen inspires a poet to question and ultimately celebrate the meaning of his own life. English poet Roger Green left the safety of God, country, and whiskey to immerse himself in an austere and sober life on the Greek Island of Hydra. B[...]

The victory and legend of the Super Bowl XLV winning Green Bay Packers continues in Chuck Carlson's "Tales from the Green Bay Packers Sideline." In this behind-the-scenes look at the NFL's second oldest franchise, Carlson captures the determination, aggression, and vision that have constantly spurre[...]

Den odödliga legenden om Kung Arthur är fylld av stora bragder och upphöjd magi. Denna klassiska version av Arthursagan, bestående av mer än tjugo sammanhängande berättelser, ger ny insikt i hans rikes guldålder. Från Arthurs födelse och svärdet i stenen till sökandet efter den heliga Gr[...]

This title features the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. This title is introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of [...]

This is the story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the siege of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; and, of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on h[...]

Originally written as a primer to enable commercial pilots to have a complete understanding of the subject, in order to take the UK CAA and similar mandatory exams, this edition is slightly extended to take in the requirements of pilots and other professional aviation personnel.[...]

The power of an anthropological approach to long-term history lies in its unique ability to combine diverse evidence, from archaeological artifacts to ethnographic texts and comparative word lists. In this innovative book, Kirch and Green explicitly develop the theoretical underpinnings, as well as [...]