This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Classical Mythology: Ninth Edition is a comprehensive textbook by Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, and Michael Sham. Published by Oxford University Press 2010, this edition is presented in full color, featuring photos and illustrations, figures, and maps. It offers extensive translations of original Greek and Latin sources, bringing to life the myths and legends of Greece and Rome. The book provides historical and cultural context, integrating evidence from art and archaeology. An appendix explores Greek religion, covering topics such as the relationship between mythology and religion, civic and mystery religions, hero cults, and sacrificial rituals. This edition is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of classical mythology.

This well-preserved edition is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is in good condition. Bound in publisher's cloth stamped in gilt. Mythology by Edith Hamilton is one of the most enduring and widely-read books on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. First published in 1942, it remains a popular and authoritative introduction to classical mythology. The book emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of myths while also exploring their moral and philosophical lessons. Steele Savage's illustrations have graced many editions of this classic work, bringing the myths to life for generations of readers.

This lovely softcover first edition is in near fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The Chaos of Stars is often appreciated for its humor, unique premise, and blend of fantasy and real-world issues. The story follows Isadora, a teenage girl who is the mortal daughter of the Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. Growing up in a divine family, Isadora struggles with feeling insignificant and unimportant, as she realizes that her parents are eternal and don’t seem to need her in the same way mortal parents would need a child.

This lovely softcover edition is a rare find. The book is in good condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The fourth edition includes updated content and additional features to engage readers in understanding mythology's role within ancient civilizations as well as its ongoing impact on modern society. The book combines classical myths with historical and cultural contexts, often drawing connections between mythological stories and ancient religious practices, social structures, and psychological interpretations. It incorporates visual elements, images of ancient sculptures, paintings, and artifacts, that correspond to the myths discussed, offering a visual insight into how these stories were depicted and understood in the classical world.

This first printing hardcover is in excellent condition, with no marks and tight, unread pages. The book is tight and square, though the spine shows a slight bend at the lower edge. Does the universe embody beautiful ideas? Artists as well as scientists throughout human history have pondered this “beautiful question.” With Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek as your guide, embark on a voyage of related discoveries, from Plato and Pythagoras up to the present. Wilczek’s groundbreaking work in quantum physics was inspired by his intuition to look for a deeper order of beauty in nature. There are other meanings of “beauty,” but this is the deep logic of the universe, and it is no accident that it is also at the heart of what we find aesthetically pleasing and inspiring.

This lovely softcover edition of Oxford World's Classics is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Metamorphoses is a narrative poem by the Roman poet Ovid, composed around 8 AD. It is considered one of Ovid's greatest works and a masterpiece of Latin literature. The poem is written in dactylic hexameter and consists of 15 books, detailing over 250 myths and legends drawn largely from Greek and Roman mythology. The unifying theme throughout the Metamorphoses is transformation, as nearly every story involves characters undergoing some kind of physical or symbolic change.