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This lovely softcover first edition is a rare find. The book 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 like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is slightly marked on the edges, black cloth boards, and gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Last Olympian is the fifth and final book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan, published in 2009. It serves as the conclusion to the epic saga of Percy Jackson, a demigod and the son of Poseidon, as he fights to protect Olympus and the world of both gods and mortals from the forces of the Titan Kronos. Percy learns of an ancient prophecy that predicts either his victory or his downfall. The prophecy weighs heavily on him throughout the novel, as it suggests that his decision in the final battle could bring either salvation or destruction.

This lovely softcover edition of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The fourth edition includes updated content and additional features to engage students and 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 blend of textual and visual content enhances the reader’s ability to connect with the material on different levels.

This like-new 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. In fact, every major advance in his career came from this intuition: to assume that the universe embodies beautiful forms, forms whose hallmarks are symmetry—harmony, balance, proportion—and economy. 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.

This like-new hardcover Book of The Month Club edition is a rare find. The book is untouched, with no marks. The pages are tight and appear unread. The book is tight, square, and unmarked, with some visible wear on the top and bottom of the dust jacket, grey cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Bull from the Sea is a historical novel by Mary Renault, published in 1962. It is a sequel to her earlier novel The King Must Die, and it continues the story of Theseus, a legendary hero from Greek mythology. While The King Must Die focuses on the early life of Theseus and his adventures in Crete, The Bull from the Sea covers his later years, delving into his reign as the king of Athens and the subsequent challenges he faces. The novel opens with Theseus returning to Athens after his victory over the Minotaur. He ascends to the throne, hoping to bring stability and prosperity to his city. Mary Renault is known for her deep understanding of Greek culture and her ability to bring mythological figures to life with psychological depth. In The Bull from the Sea, she blends history and legend, vividly portraying the ancient world and the complexities of Theseus's character. The novel has been praised for its poetic prose, nuanced portrayal of heroism, and its reflection on the passage of time and the cost of greatness.