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1) The Odyssey
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"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this ... version--the first English translation ... by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary...
2) The Iliad
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This "plain English" translation of the epic poem recounts the triumphs and defeats of the Greek and Trojan heroes during the Trojan War and the destruction of Troy by combined Greek armies.
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The Iliad: Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey:...
4) Ilíada
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Unos pocos días antes del último de los diez años que duró el asedio de los saqueos a la ciudad de Troya, proporcionan el marco cronológico a los acontecimientos narrados en la Ilíada, el poema más antiguo de la literatura occidental. Producto de una larga tradición oral, la epopeya, como advierte su autor en el primer verso, relata la historia de las consecuencias de una pasión humana.
Aquiles, encolerizado por el ultraje de Agamenón, que...
5) Odisea
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Las andanzas y aventuras de Odiseo, vividas en el lapso de diez años que duró su regreso al hogar tras una activa participación en la guerra de Troya, conforman la apretada trama, casi novelesca, de uno de los grandes monumentos de nuestro patrimonio intelectual. Probablemente compuesta a fines del siglo VIII a.C., la Odisea nos adentra en un mundo real, el Mediterráneo antiguo, pero repleto de peligros y poblado por seres fabulosos: magas, ninfas,...
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A Simple Guide to Understanding BuddhismThis introduction to Buddhism guide is in the first place an easy and small guide to the thought processes and ideas behind the religion called Buddhism. This introduction to Buddhism is made to help you understand the basic concepts about the Buddhistic belief system that will start you off in your new journey of life if you decide to walk this path. So this introduction to Buddhism is set up not only for men...
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Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System. Our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Introduce students to the solar system. Explain how it is made up of planets, moons and asteroids. Then, travel to each of the inner and outer planets. Build a scale model of the solar system, and plan your trip to one of its planets. Your next stop, the moon. Learn the different...
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Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into a thriving reality? In "Business Strategies for Your First Business," we provide you with a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the exciting but challenging world of business ownership. Starting your first business can be a daunting endeavor, but armed with the right strategies and insights, you can turn your vision into a profitable venture. This book is your trusted companion on your entrepreneurial...
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"Arctic Glass: Six Years of Adventure Stories from Alaska and Beyond" is a collection of essays from the Web site "Jill Outside." Jill Homer's intent with her lifestyle blog was to document daily adventures from the perspective of a nonathletic, small-town journalist who recently moved to Alaska. The blog quickly took on a life of its own, drawing readers from all over the world, who encouraged her to pursue a burgeoning interest in the extreme sport...
11) Buddhism for Beginners: Discovering the True Happiness in Life and Going Through the Journey Towards
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Buddhism Brings The True Happiness in LifeThe message of the Buddha is traditionally known as the Four Noble Truths. The last of these four truths sets out eight steps to happiness, which are: skillful understanding, skillful thinking, skillful speech, skillful action, skillful livelihood, skillful effort, skillful mindfulness, and skillful concentration. The Buddha understood that if we looked carefully at our lives we would realize that the choices...
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- Desde que Audrey Hepburn desayunó frente al escaparate de Tiffany con un vestido negro, Givenchy ha sido el faro que guía la alta costura.
- Mujeres tan diferentes como Jackie Kennedy, la duquesa de Sussex, Elizabeth Taylor o Kendall Jenner se han rendido a sus líneas limpias y cómodas, a sus siluetas clásicas y femeninas, al romanticismo y la sofisticación de vestir el estilo Givenchy.
- Este libro explora la historia de la firma, desde...
13) Revelations
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Some secrets are better left buried.
Tia knows leaving Joel is a mistake, but she needs time to heal after the showdown in LA. Although, now that she knows what is lurking in the shadows, is a normal life really an option anymore? And, if so, does she want it?
Joel is attempting to move on and failing miserably. His old life of no-strings fun no longer appeals to him, but Tia deserves a normal life-the one thing he can't give her. He knows she's...
14) Retribution
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Don't just face your demons, kill them.
When her family is murdered in what seems like a robbery gone wrong, Tia Scott's life is blown apart. But, before she can even begin to pick up the pieces, she is thrown into an underworld where demons, ghosts, and all the monsters you were told as a kid didn't exist are in fact very, very real. Leaving her old life behind, Tia only has one purpose-retribution.
Joel and Lucas Jackson have been fighting demons...
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Buddhism religion is based on helping individuals overcome affliction and uncertainty of human survival through the abolition of desire as well as ego. Buddhists call this achievement the state of nirvana or the peace of soul. The religion itself is tolerant, but - on the other hand - no criticism or suggestions of reforms are accepted. The belief system is focused around meditation.
16) Equinox
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With Drayton out of the picture, Eliza's main priority is protecting her sister. To do so, she embarks on a mission to find out the source of Daisy's power, even if it means some painful revelations.
Jack has never had it easy, but a visit to Project Equinox blows his world apart. As he struggles with what he has learnt he must make the hardest decision of his life.
With new players in town, as well as some familiar faces, Jack and Eliza have to...
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- La historia de una de las casas de moda más elegantes del mundo.
- Desde la fundación de la Casa de Valentino en la Roma de la década de 1950, Valentino Garavani ha sido celebrado por sus atractivos diseños, y sus deslumbrantes vestidos siguen siendo el ejemplo perfecto del glamur de la alfombra roja.
- Valentino, a quien se le conoce simplemente por su nombre de pila, es toda una leyenda de la moda. Este libro empieza con los inicios de Valentino...
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- Alexander McQueen fue sinónimo de riesgo, teatralidad e innovación en el mundo de la moda.
- Desde sus icónicas colaboraciones hasta sus impactantes desfiles, el controvertido, exigente y añorado diseñador se hizo famoso con sus fantásticas siluetas y su intención de desdibujar las fronteras del género.
- Un libro que explora la historia de la casa de moda, desde los inicios hasta el actual liderazgo de Sarah Burton. Gracias a una cuidada...
19) Buddhism for Beginners: How Buddhist Teachings Bring Happiness, Mindfulness, Peacefulness, Energy, a
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You may be surprised to hear that there is a strong link between Buddhism and true happiness. InBuddhist teachings the central theme is based upon happiness. This religion encourages its followers to show love, kindness and compassion, which in turn provides a happy and positive feeling. Unfortunately we are only human, and therefore we are not capable of being happy twenty four hours a day for the rest of our lives. However, we can try to remain...
20) Aether
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The Secret Is Out. With the Greys gone and Earth in ruins, Eliza and Jack are struggling with the way of the new world. Despite their best efforts, Eliza will never be safe now Conscientia is no longer a secret. And it isn't long before the first bounty hunter arrives. As danger closes in around her, Eliza and Jack flee to Aether in search of refuge, and to ensure the safety of everyone she loves. But Aether is far from the escape to paradise they...