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4 produkter
4 produkter
Mythology 101
From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology
Inbunden, Engelska, 2014
225 kr
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Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by Perseus, the heroic demi-god. You'll also learn all about the wonders of the world as well as the greatest creatures ever recorded in history. Like Charon navigating the River of Wailing, Mythology 101 will guide you through the most glorious (and completely terrifying) tales the ancient world has to offer.
227 kr
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Explore US history, key events, and influential figures with this engaging, fact-filled introduction to American history, from the founding era to modern times.The stories of politicos and historic events are often turned into snooze-worthy lectures that even Benjamin Franklin would reject. This guide cuts out all the boring details and instead provides you with a thrilling lesson in US history. From Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence to Barack H. Obama and the Great Recession, each page takes you on an unforgettable journey through the moments that completely changed this country. You'll also uncover hundreds of entertaining historical facts and stories that you won't be able to find anywhere else. So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of America's past or just want to learn more about our country's presidents, U.S. History 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
225 kr
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Unlock the secrets of the stars with Astrology 101, the ultimate astrology for beginners guide that makes the basics of astrology, zodiac signs, and sun signs easy to understand and fun to explore.Too often, astrology guides obscure the mystical wonder of the zodiac signs with overly tedious details about nodes, twelve houses astrology, angles, and aspects that even Ptolemy would reject. Astrology 101, the ultimate astrology for beginners resource, cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations and instead gives you a hands-on astrology crash course that keeps you engaged as you learn astrology easily and understand how the movements of the stars and planets affect human behavior. From the elements in astrology and twelve houses to astrological personality types and star sign compatibility, this compact astrology book is packed with hundreds of fascinating astrology facts, astrology charts and illustrations, and famous astrologers’ stories and their astrology predictions for the future. So whether you’re looking to find how a Mercury retrograde guide affects you, or just want to learn more about a specific sun sign, Astrology 101 is your go-to astrology-made-easy informative guide—perfect as an astrology gift book or personal reference for discovering the basics of astrology.
American Government 101
From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About US Politics
Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
118 kr
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Understand American government, elections, and the Constitution with this engaging, accessible introduction to how US politics really works.Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory of the Constitution to the institution of the Electoral College, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts to help you learn about how the government of the United States actually works. So whether you want to learn about how policies and laws are created, or just want to become a better-informed voter, American Government 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.