I remember over 10 years ago when I pulled this brand new shiny book from my elementary school library and was mesmerized by the incredible life-like illustrations. It introduced me into the world of the Norse mythology. At the time everything that was taught to us was all Greek mythology. It wasn't until I opened this book that I learned how wonderous and deep Norse mythology was.

This books follows the humorous, yet tragic life of a very interesting god named Loki, and how he came to be with Aesir and how his mischevious ways always got them into trouble but he would always get them out of it again with his quick wits. Then it will tell how Loki tragically grows evil and ultimately become the enemy of the gods.

This is a great book for those who love adventure and fantasy. From these tales many can see how more modern stories get their ideas....such as Lord of the Rings.

Of the many poetry instruction books I have read, this one is the easiest to use. The poetry used is by well-known talented poets and of high quality. My class of children responded well and as predicted by the authors. This is the only book I have found that discusses both formal verse and free verse in an enjoyable, nonbiased format. Its list of reccommended reading is detailed without being overwhelming. I wish I had this book years ago!

Echoes Of Memory is a collection of selected Italian poetry by the celebrated contemporary writer Lucio Mariani. Each poem is presented both in the original Italian and a facing English translation; the emotion and longing ring through the verses regardless of their language. A thoughtful afterword complements this exquisite work. Alphabets of Surrender: They say it's always the same poem that gets written/The way highland waters spray selfsame streams/The way a doe treks el mismo camino in the snow/If not for the imperceptible sidesteps of suspicion/If not for the grave alarm that sounds new alphabets of surrender/And prompts each of us to cry the poem that is ours alone.

This book is the clearest comentary on the N.T. in Spanish that I have found anywhere. I teach in a Spanish Bible School and I have found that this book is the best for class room and personal study that I can get into my students hands.

Elvis Presley 1956 is not the same than other Elvis Presley books. It is shorter than any other books about Elvis Presley. And has more pitcures. The pitcures were taken by Marvin Israel but he didn't live to see this book because in the spring of 1984 he died of a heart attack.

The pitcures were taken in 1956. And they are never seen before pitcures of Elvis Presley. Marvin Israel took a pitcure of Elvis Presley's high school diploma. But Elvis Presley is not living at Graceland yet. If Marvin Israel lived to see this book, would he be happy to see his pitcures in this book.

Maybe not if he wanted the pitcures to be private. But like it or not he had no choice since he is dead. Marvin didn't want to follow in the family business which was making clothes. But still a great book for your Elvis Presley fan.

For those who love Herodotus, this book will help you understand the various arguments surrounding Herodotus' treatment of religion in the ancient world. Rather than getting bogged down in the minutiae of the many, many discussions about this subject, he instead refocuses the discussion away from bickering about minor details or even some broader elements (The Liar School beware!) and instead moves the arguments back to the middle ground, dismissing much of the controversies about Herodotus as beside the point.

Get this and be enlightened!

This book has a wide variety of activities that are easy to implement and can fit any kind of group. Every one who works with people should have this book.

This truly delightful book shows cottage interiors that reflect the pasttimes, habits, and way of living that one likes to believe are essentially "English". These homes look as if they are actually lived in and all exhibit that special British propensity for comfort blended with eccentricity. The ubiquitous Aga is featured in a number of the kitchens, but there are also enough 'jolts' in the form of colour use and collections to make this book memorable and somehow fresh. A book I refer to again and again and well worth adding to your collection - almost a reference on English cottage style. Very good value.

This is a book written by fans of the phenomena that is Star trek who also happen to be academics - or is it the other way round? Either way, what is offered here is a critical but affectionate study of some of the issues that many viewers and fans believe Star Trek to address most successfully - racism, sexism, colonialism and so on. What becomes apparent, however, on reading this book, is that basing one's critical approval of the series on an assumption that Gene Roddenbery's creation has got it right on each and every occasion is a position that is far from safe. The authors show that in more than one instance the Federation behaves in a manner as questionable as that of its purported enemies. This is especially the case with Star Trek's most powerful villains to date, the Borg (featured in the latest of the Star Trek movies "First Contact") whose aim to "raise the quality of life" is really no different from the Federation's aims, even if the methods employed are quite unalike. In other words, the Borg want everyone to be Borg and Federation Starfleet wants everyone to be (at least in attitude and outlook) human. To take another example, the Klingon Worf is praised by Captain Picard on a number of occasions, but only when his behaviour imitates that of this human crewmates; when Worf behaves like a Klingon (for example when he kills someone in a Klingon "rite of vengeance", an acceptable act in Klingon culture), he is reprimanded. These are valid observations, but sometimes the essays make connections which are more tenuous, such as the one which identifies the android Data with African-Americans in the present century. As a fan and an academic, I can appreciate what the authors of this collection are attempting to do. Whether the essays as a whole would be appreciated (in both senses of the word!) by those fans who are not accustomed to the language of the lecture theatre or text book is another matter, but I have no hesitation in saying that I found it rewarding, often fun and, despite the reservations I have already stated, it is a book to which I find myself turning again and again as I watch - perhaps too frequently - reruns of my favourite show.

This is an absolutely fantastic book! Rebecca Harrison peels back the layers of mystery from the Mosaic books of the Bible. Subjects discussed include the validity of the Monotheistic view, church doctrine, UFOs, the Annunaki, and much, much more! If you are familiar with Zechariah Sitchin's works, you will love this book!