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Marilynn Robin Desmond, Pamela Sheingorn
Myth, Montage, and Visuality in Late Medieval Manuscript Culture: Christine de Pizan`s Epistre Othea

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Medieval manuscript culture organizes reading as a visual experience. Early fifteenth-century Paris saw a proliferation of luxury manuscripts whose illuminations situate the reader as spectator. Christine de Pizan understood this visual aspect of medieval texts and exploited it throughout her work. The Epistre Othea (or Letter of Othea, dated about 1400) exemplifies the visual potential of medieval literature to enhance the reading experience. Myth, Montage, and Visuality in Late Medieval Manuscript Culture, as a study of this visuality, draws extensively on film theory, which offers critical categories for the structures of spectatorship. The authors argue that premodern and postmodern cultures share a predilection for the cinematic arrangement of knowledge in a montage format. Their book explores the competing models for the study of visual cultures represented by the work of Erwin Panofsky and Aby Warburg and argues that the latter`s Mnemosyne offers the most… [detailed...]

ISBN: 047203183X
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Robert Asprin, Jody Lynn Nye
Myth-Chief

2009 y.
Publisher: Ace
Description: Skeeve the Magnificent, magician to kings and King of Magicians, Businessman and Problem-Solver Extraordinaire, has come out of retirement. And he’s set up shop in the Bazaar, right on the home turf of his old company, M.Y.T.H. Inc. Too bad his former co-worker, Aahz the Pervect, is not exactly thrilled with the competition. Looks like a little wager is in order. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0441016871
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Robert Asprin, Jody Lynn Nye
Myth-Gotten Gains (Myth Adventures)

2006 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Aahz discovers that the shabby-looking sword he bought at a flea market in a remote dimension is Ersatz, leader of the Golden Hoard, a fabled collection of powerful magical treasures that can turn any ordinary being into a hero. They go in search of the other members of the Hoard, only to find that they`re not the only ones looking. A dancer named Calypsa, working with Aahz`s old friend Tananda, is seeking to collect them to free her grandfather from the dreaded wizard Barrik. Trouble is, everyone wants the treasures for themselves, and there are good reasons why the Golden Hoard is never all in the same dimension at one time. Also available in a hardcover edition (1-59222-104-1, $24.95, C: $35.50). [detailed...]

ISBN: 159222105X
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Robert Asprin, Jody Lynn Nye
Myth-Gotten Gains

2008 y.
Publisher: Ace
Description: Someone is collecting animated treasures and keeping them from their heroic destinies. Reunited with the lovely Trollop Tananda, Aahz the Pervect must help out a sword called Ersatz, and embark on a quest that just may restore his lost magical powers. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0441015727
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Kate McMullan
Myth-O-Mania: Go for the Gold Atlanta! - Book #8 (Myth-O-Mania)

2003 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionAnd the story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples that Melanion threw in her path? Applesauce! The only gold that mattered to Atalanta was the Olympic Gold Medal for the 50-dekameter dash-and all the six-figure endorsements that would be hers-if she won it! [detailed...]

ISBN: 0786816716
Book size: —; Page extent: 176.

 

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William G. Doty
Myth: A Handbook (Greenwood Folklore Handbooks)

2004 y.
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Description: A type of folklore, myth is central to all cultures. Myths convey serious truths learned over generations and provide practical advice for living within a society. And while many myths go back to antiquity, they are also an important part of popular culture. Because they are so fundamental to civilization, myths are studied in a range of disciplines and at all levels. This reference is a comprehensive but convenient introduction to the role of myth in world cultures. Written by a leading authority, this handbook is of use to high school students, undergraduates, and general readers. It defines and classifies types of myth and provides numerous examples, many of which illustrate the significance of myth to contemporary society. In addition, it surveys the history of the study of myth and overviews critical approaches. It examines the relation of myths to larger contexts, such as politics, religion, and popular culture. The volume closes with a bibliography of print and electronic… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0313326967
Book size: —; Page extent: 208.

 

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Robert Holdstock
Mythago Wood

2003 y.
Publisher: Orb Books
Description: Myth and Terror in the Forest Deeps The mystery of Ryhope Wood, Britain`s last fragment of primeval forest, consumed George Huxley`s entire long life. Now, after his death, his sons have taken up his work. But what theydiscover is numinous and perilous beyond all expectation. For the Wood, larger inside than out, is a labyrinth full of myths come to life, `mythagos` that can change you forever. A labyrinth where love and beauty haunt your dreams. . .and may drive you insane. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0765307294
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James Lord
Mythic Giacometti

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description The Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (1901-66) was arguably the greatest sculptor of the twentieth century. He was also--as James Lord persuasively argued in Giacometti: A Biography --a heroic figure whose vocation sustained himthrough a life of crippling anxiety and erotic guilt. Almost twenty years after it first appeared, Giacometti has attained the status of a classic, one of the most candid and complete biographies of an artist in our time. In Mythic Giacometti , Lord reveals the hidden `blueprint` of that work: a daringly literal, visionary interpretation of the myth of Oedipus as it affected the conduct and outcome of Giacometti`s life. The result is a case study both in the development of an artist and in the writing of biography. Lord concentrates on the private totems of Giacometti`s life-family legend, childhood memory, illness and injury, crucial sexual encounters, intimations of mortality-that amounted, in Lord`s view, to… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0374218803
Book size: —; Page extent: 144.

 

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Elaine Hill
Mythical Creatures (Design Source Book)

2004 y.
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ISBN: 184448033X
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Natasha Reed
Mythical Creatures: Sticker Book with Sticker (Stickertastic)

2005 y.
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ISBN: 1845101197
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James Harpur
Mythical Creatures

2009 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Children love tales about dragons and monsters--and this large, richly illustrated book will enthrall them with its array of mythical creatures of all shapes and sizes. Here, for example, is a Cyclops, a hideous one-eyed giant from Homer?s epic poem, The Odyssey. Young readers can pull a tab on that picture and expose the contents of the Cyclops?s belly: He has eaten Odysseus?s sailors for breakfast! From Norse mythology, readers encounter a giant saber-toothed serpent named Jormungand, a symbol of evil--and just as frightening is Hydra, from Greek mythology, a serpent with many snarling heads. Memorable myths from England tell of fire-breathing dragons, slain in one tale by St. George, and in another by Beowulf. The book?s many other unusual features include-- A magnificent dragon poster, suitable for framing and enclosed in the book?s inside cover pocket A huge double-page pop-up Phoenix that rises from the ashes A Labyrinth board game based on the Greek myth of the bull-man… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0764162047
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Mythical Inspirations for Organizational Realities

2008 y.
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Description: This book is the third volume in a trilogy on myth making in organizing focuses on myth in everyday organizational life. The mythical narratives presented in this volume serve as metaphors of an organizational issue that can take inspiration from or be better understood through the myth to reveal an archetypal dimension of organizing and organizations. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0230515738
Book size: —; Page extent: 192.

 

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James Hollis
Mythologems: Incarnations of the Invisible World (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts) (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts)

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Tales told by shadowy elders around ancient campfires offered both explanation and comfort. Life hasn`t changed that much: our dependence on explanation and comfort still lies just under our busy ambition and constant yearning. Most of the time, the basic assumptions of our early years were so viscerally absorbed that we have never made them articulate, and therefore never had any way to evaluate their relevance for us now. What if they are outdated? Immature? Beside the point? [detailed...]

ISBN: 1894574109
Book size: —; Page extent: 158.

 

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Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary

2008 y.
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ISBN: 1416914536
Book size: —; Page extent: 40.

 

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Vampire the Requiem
Mythologies (Vampire the Requiem)

2006 y.
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ISBN: 158846265X
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DK Publishing
Mythology (DK Eyewitness Books)

2005 y.
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ISBN: 0756610796
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Donna Rosenberg
Mythology and You, Student Edition

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book Description Myths have much to teach us about ourselves, and this comprehensive presentation of Greek mythological tales reaches across the ages to engage your students. From Apollo to Zeus - including such well-known mythological figures as Pandora, Midas, Pygmalion, Daedalus and Icarus, and many more - these majestic and mysterious stories provide insight not only into the lives of those who told them, but also into the modern character. These myths offer your students a unique context in which to examine their own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses as they learn about the ancient culture from which the stories arose. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0078729076
Book size: —; Page extent: 295.

 

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Amy T. Peterson, David J. Dunworth
Mythology in Our Midst: A Guide to Cultural References

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Though nearly everyone is familiar with the great mythological figures such as Hercules, Icarus and Medusa, readers may wonder what relevance these ancient tales hold for them. This unique reference book brings mythology to life for students by exploring the connections between ancient myths and contemporary culture. The delightful introductory essay sets the tone, with its overview of the myriad areas of human endeavors that have been influenced by mythology including the arts, science, psychology, language and literature, consumer products and other aspects of popular culture. The user-friendly volume is comprised of 50 narrative essays, that offer a lively retelling of the myth, and then trace the cultural connections. Readers will discover, for example, the fascinating derivation of Freudian psychoanalysis from the myth of Oedipus. Fans of popular film and fiction may be surprised to learn the mythological inspiration for works like Beauty and the Beast, The Matrix, or Michael… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0313321922
Book size: —; Page extent: 256.

 

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Neil Philip
Mythology of the World

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters, and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. Mythology of the World examines both ancient and contemporary cultures and explores their unique myths and legends, carrying every myth across centuries to today`s readers. Mythology of the World`s sparkling, readable text covers more than fifty myths from Europe, Asia, America, Africa, Australia, and Oceania. It includes a directory of gods, humans, monsters, and animals. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0753457792
Book size: —; Page extent: 160.

 

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Edith Hamilton
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

1999 y.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Description: For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus`s adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin`s effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton`s classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and how their themes echo in our consciousness today. An essential part of every home library, `Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes` is the definitive volume for anyone who wants to know the key dramas, the primary characters, the triumphs, failures, fears, and hopes first narrated thousands of years ago - and still spellbinding to this day. Формат: 10,5 см х 17 см. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0-446-60725-8
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Philip Wilkinson, Neil Philip
Mythology: World Myths, Gods, Heroes, Creatures, Mythical Places

2007 y.
Publisher: DK ADULT
Description: Originally told to explain the mysteries of the world-such as creation, divine will, fertility, death, and love-myths are a major part of many cultures throughout the world, and each area has its own myths. Organized by geographic region, each myth is placed within the civilization`s history and context. The key elements of world mythology, such as the hero, his divine connection, the labyrinth, the initiation, and the transformation, are explored in boxes and features throughout the book. AUTHOR BIO: Philip Wilkinson has more than 50 titles to his credit in the fields of mythology, history, and the arts, including DK`s Illustrated Dictionaries of Mythology and Religions. Neil Philip is the author of many books on folklore and mythology, including The Illustrated Book of Myths and Myths and Legends Explained. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0756631548
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Harold Chee, Christopher West
Myths About Doing Business In China

2005 y.
Publisher: —
Description: China is rapidly becoming an economic superpower, yet has a very different business culture that is often misunderstood outside of China. This can result in costly financial and strategic errors. This book confronts the myths about China and Chinese business practice and gives the reader a clear understanding of the culture and how to engage with it successfully. [detailed...]

ISBN: 140394458X
Book size: —; Page extent: 161.

 

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Martine Reid
Myths and Legends of Haida Indians of the Northwest: The Children of the Raven

1988 y.
Publisher: Bellerophon Books
Description: The great stories of the Haida Indians are told by Dr. Reid, wife of a great Indian artist. The complicated tales of Raven, Eagle, Bear Mother, etc., are unfolded, the art is magnificent! [detailed...]

ISBN: 0883881128
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Ben W., Jr. Holokai
Myths and Legends of Hawai`i Coloring Book

2004 y.
Publisher: —
Description: Book DescriptionMyths and Legends of Hawai`i Coloring Book introduces the gods, goddesses and demigods of Hawai`i in simply told stories of cleverness and courage. For budding artists as well as students of Hawaiian culture, it is entertaining and instructive for all ages. [detailed...]

ISBN: 157306212X
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James MacKillop
Myths and Legends of the Celts

2007 y.
Publisher: —
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ISBN: 0141017945
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Sherrod Brown
Myths of Free Trade: Why American Trade Policy Has Failed, Revised and Updated Edition

2006 y.
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Description: A revised and updated edition of the provocative book from the man Studs Terkel calls `one of the hippest members of Congress.` The subject of widespread attention when first released, including the pages of the New York Times Book Review, Myths of Free Trade provides a front-row seat to the Washington spectacle of corporate lobbying and political intimidation that keeps the free-trade mantra alive as American policy, despite all the evidence of its failure. U.S. Representative Sherrod Brown?a leading progressive voice in Congress and a twelve-year veteran of Washington`s trade wars?takes apart free-trade dogma, myth by myth. His book is an accessible, personal, globe-trotting chronicle, taking the reader from the coffee fields of Nicaragua to the sweatshops of China, from the toxic wastelands on the Mexican border to the halls of Congress. Described as an `essential primer` by The Progressive and a `voice of truth` by Public… [detailed...]

ISBN: 1595581243
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W. Michael Cox, Richard Alm
Myths of Rich &, Poor: Why We`re Better Off Than We Think

— y.
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ISBN: 0465047831
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Kenneth Friedman
Myths of the Free Market

— y.
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ISBN: 0875862233
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III, Radcliffe G. Edmonds
Myths of the Underworld Journey: Plato, Aristophanes, and the `Orphic` Gold Tablets

2004 y.
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Description: Plato, Aristophanes, and the creators of the `Orphic` gold tablets employ the traditional tale of a journey to the realm of the dead to redefine, within the mythic narrative, the boundaries of their societies. Rather than being the relics of a faded ritual tradition or the products of Orphic influence, these myths can only reveal their meanings through this detailed analysis of the specific ways in which each author makes use of the tradition. [detailed...]

ISBN: 0521834341
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Yiannis Gabriel
Myths, Stories, and Organizations: Premodern Narratives for Our Times

— y.
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Description: Each chapter of the book takes as its starting point a myth, a legend, a story or a fable and explores its contemporary relevance for a world of globalization, organizations and consumerism. Each contributor is inspired by a relatively short but rich text which is then used as a springboard for an analysis of contemporary social and organizational realities. The idea behind this book is that by looking at contemporary society through the prism of pre-modern narratives, certain features emerge in sharp relief, while others are found to be entrenched in societies across the ages. The texts that have inspired the authors of this collection differ-some are myths, some are stories, one is a children`s tale. The origins of these texts differ, from the scriptural to the folkloric, from high art to oral tradition. What all the texts have in common is a distinct and compelling plot, a cast of recognizable characters with an ability to touch us and speak to us through the ages, and above… [detailed...]

ISBN: 0199264481
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Peter W.J. Bartrip
Myxomatosis: A History of Pest Control and the Rabbit (International Library of Twentieth Century History)

2008 y.
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Description: In the first book dedicated to this subject, Peter Bartrip examines how myxomatosis reached and spread in the UK. He argues that it was not the government who was responsible, as many thought at the time, but for the first time Bartrip names the individual who may have deliberately brought myxomatosis from France. Bartrip tracks the response of government and other interested parties and considers the impact of rabbit de-population on agriculture and the natural environment. The cultural significance of this disease raises topical and controversial issues which are important if we are to learn lessons from more recent animal disease epidemics such as foot and mouth, BSE and H5N1 avian influenza. [detailed...]

ISBN: 1845115724
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