Packed full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune.
Diana Ferguson Livres
A marvelous and modern retelling brings together the most popular tales of gods and heroes, drawn from sources such as Homer, Ovid, and the Greek dramatists. Here are the unforgettable legends of Olympus's mighty Gods; Hercules's labors; the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts; the dramatic encounter between Theseus and the Minotaur; and the full chronicle of the Trojan War. Over 100 stunning color photos and feature boxes provide fascinating insights into the sites, the authors, and the culture of Ancient Greece.
They come from the Pawnee, Iroquois, Algonquin, Inuit, Navajo, Sioux, and Hopi--and every one of these myths reveals the richness and depth of Native American culture, with its honored traditions and rituals. Born out of a deep sensitivity and respect for nature, they are exquisitely beautiful and contain the most profound spiritual and emotional truths. Through these legends, meet the Master of Life, who created the world; Thunderbird, who brings the storms; Grandmother Spiderwoman, who descends Earth to spin her silk; Coyote and his friends; as well a cast of other intriguing characters central to various Indian nations' cosmology. As part of an ancient heritage, these stories are a lasting tribute to the imaginative power and worldview of the first Americans.
Meet ghastly beasts, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons and terrible trolls.