611 results for 'Frankel, Ellen'

The Visual Elements: Design A Handbook for Communicating Science and EngineeringA practical guide to creating compelling graphics for researchers and scientists. This handbook, written by Felice C...

Xenophon's Hellenika is a comprehensive and authoritative translation of the primary source for the events of the final seven years and aftermath of the Peloponnesian War. Written by Robert B...

A Beginner's Guide to Hellenismos provides an introduction to Hellenic Polytheistic Reconstructionism, a modern religious movement that seeks to reconstruct ancient Greek polytheism. This guide...

Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Age A Short History by Peter Green. This concise history explores three centuries of transformation in the ancient world. It begins with Alexander's remarkable...

Hellenistic Poetry: An Anthology by Barbara Hughes Fowler brings together the rich and diverse world of Hellenistic poetry. This comprehensive collection features translations of some of the most...

The encounter between Jews and Greeks had a profound impact on the ancient world, transforming politics, economics, culture, and religion. Victor Tcherikover's comprehensive assessment of this...

Aura Kellen's Awakening brings together two unlikely heroes in a desperate bid to stop a sinister force threatening their world. A socially challenged pixie and a former playboy incubus, Sinistrus,...

Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom is the remarkable true story of Ellen Craft and her husband William's daring escape from slavery in 19th-century America.In 1826, Ellen was born into slavery in...

Imagine your reflection coming to life. In this magical story, a mischievous princess named Mirror-Belle climbs out of the bathroom mirror, bringing Ellen a surprise. With a fresh, redesigned cover...

Solomon's Tale by Sheila Jeffries A little ball of fur appears at the doorstep in the midst of a storm, and his life is forever changed. Found by Ellen, a young mother struggling to cope with her...

Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse is a collection of six delightful stories from Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo. Full of black-and-white illustrations by Lydia Monks,...

A comprehensive guide to stage management, this practical handbook provides step-by-step instructions for managing every aspect of a production.From organizing auditions and rehearsals to handling...

A heartwarming novel about female friendships and the challenges they face. Fanny Blake's latest work explores the complexities of relationships between women as they navigate love, life and personal...

Sir Ian McKellen: A Life Revealed Fascinating and intimate, this biography offers an unflinching yet affectionate portrait of one of the most unusual geniuses of our times. Garry O'Connor's...

Studies in Hellenistic Religions by Luther H. Martin offers a comprehensive collection of essays that explore Graeco-Roman religions from various perspectives. Spanning multiple areas, including...

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Trevor Nunn's new production of King Lear promises to be one of the greatest tours in theatre history. However, behind the scenes, the stage was set for chaos. As understudy...

This comprehensive history of philosophy spans eight hundred years, from the third century BC to the sixth century AD. Peter Adamson guides readers through the development of influential schools of...

Hellenic Paganism has been gaining popularity in recent years as a growing presence in neo-Paganism. This ancient Greek way of life is built upon values and ethics that underpin many differing...

Antigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State by Richard A. Billows provides a detailed study of this great general and administrator, establishing him as a key contributor to the...

This new edition of Hellenistic Philosophy offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject, featuring nearly 100 pages of additional material. It includes the first English translation of Arius...

Hellenistic Sculpture: A Handbook by R. R. R. Smith offers a fresh perspective on this pivotal artistic epoch. Under Alexander and his successors, sculptors expanded the classical Greek repertoire...

X-Cellent: Unsocial Media is the latest chapter in a mutant celebrity saga that's taking social media godhood to new extremes. Zeitgeist will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, even if it means...

The Stellenbosch Mafia: Inside the Billionaire's Club In the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, nestled between vineyards and blue mountains, a small group of affluent individuals hold significant...

The Poetry of Thought: From Hellenism to CelanGeorge Steiner's magnum opus presents a profound vision of the inseparability of Western philosophy and its living language. With his hallmark forceful...

This Hellenistic Greek reader provides students with a selection of texts to improve their reading ability and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of Hellenistic Greek. The 70 passages are...

Alexander's death in 323 BC marked the beginning of a new era. His vast empire fragmented into several powerful successor states that dominated Asia Minor, Greece, the Levant and Egypt for over three...

The Oxford History of Greece and the Hellenistic World By John Boardman, Jasper Griffin, and Oswyn Murray This comprehensive history covers the classical Greek world from the 8th to the 1st centuries...

Xenophon's History is a detailed account of nearly fifty years of turmoil in ancient Greece, spanning the period from 411 to 362 BC. The work picks up where Thucydides left off, providing a...

Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune is a comprehensive survey of the ancient tradition of horoscopic astrology. This book provides a detailed exploration of the history, philosophy,...

The first comprehensive treatment of Panhellenism in English, this book explores its significance in archaic and classical Greece. Lynette Mitchell argues that Panhellenism played a crucial role in...

Gudetama: You're Egg-Cellent! A Fill-In Book is a unique and customizable gift for friends and loved ones. This officially licensed fill-in-the-blank book features charming expressions of love and...

Great Power Diplomacy in the Hellenistic World explores the complex world of international relations in ancient Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.The book examines the techniques and practices...

The Poetry of Thought by George Steiner is an in-depth exploration of the interconnectedness of Western philosophy and its literary expression. Spanning over two millennia, this work examines the...

The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives by Diane Johnson A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one. This empathetic and witty biography gives due to...

Oscar Wilde's prison writings offer a profound and powerful insight into the human spirit. In 1897, Wilde was sentenced to two years in prison for his views on sexuality, but it was behind bars that...

The Runaway Bride A Lyme Park Scandal by Felicity York In 1826, Ellen Turner's life took an unexpected turn when she eloped with a stranger. Her decision sparked a heated court case that drew the...

Deja que ocurra, una novela de amor y transformación, reunida en un precioso estuche. La autora más vendida en edición de bolsillo en 2021 y 2022, ofrece una historia conmovedora sobre la búsqueda...

Sappho in the Making: A New Approach to Understanding Her Reception. This book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of how Sappho's poetry was received and interpreted in ancient Greece...

The Hellenistic States' Armies: A Comprehensive Analysis This book provides an in-depth examination of the military forces employed by the Hellenistic States, from the division of Alexander the...

Hymns From The Temple: A Hellenic Book of Prayer by Lykeia is a collection of poetic hymns to the Gods of Hellas, written in tribute to the Deathless Ones. This volume brings together some of...

Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me is an unflinching narrative about living with bipolar disorder. Ellen Forney's story explores the complex relationship between creativity and mental...

Shaping Knitting: A Designer's Guide to Understanding Stitches by Alison Ellen explores the intricacies of stitch structure and how different stitches work together to alter the thickness and shape...

Molly Pink's life as a bookstore event manager and Tarzana's latest murder suspect seems to be unraveling. Her weekly crochet group at Shedd & Royal Books and More has become her unlikely escape from...

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings brings together sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors to reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns...

Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a passionate and addictive romance about two individuals with dark pasts. Izzy White has built a life of care and kindness, but her world is turned upside...

Bilbo's life has been given a second chance in 1800s rural England. After serving time for a crime he committed as a young man, he is now free to start anew under the watchful eye of Judge Luke Paget...

Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC by Philip Matyszak The Hellenistic kingdoms, the remnants of Alexander the Great's vast empire, reached their peak in the mid-third...

Greek has been a source of passionate conflict and fascination for centuries. This interdisciplinary study explores moments when conflicts about Greek and Greek-ness have erupted in both ancient and...

Greg the Sausage Roll: Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure Easter morning has arrived, and Greg is bursting with excitement. However, when the chocolate egg delivery doesn't arrive at the bakery, he and his...

A Companion to the Hellenistic World by Andrew Erskine provides an authoritative exploration of the world created by Alexander the Great. This comprehensive guide covers the period from Alexander's...

The Sewing Factory Girls by Posy Lovell is an uplifting and emotional tale of courage and friendship based on real events. In early 1911, Ellen works at the sewing machine factory in Clydebank,...

Light After the War is a moving and evocative novel inspired by an incredible true story of two Jewish friends who survived the Holocaust.The story follows Vera Frankel and Edith Ban as they navigate...

Adam Lapid's life is forever changed when he discovers his friend Nathan Frankel dead in the street. A debt from the darkest days of World War II weighs heavily on Adam, and he makes a vow to uncover...

The Greek War of Independence was sparked by a violent revolution in 1821, which drew widespread sympathy from Western Europe and the United States. Over a thousand volunteers set out to fight for...

Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece...

Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs in this exciting search-and-find book. With over 130 colossal creatures to spot across 17 scenes, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure to track down a...

Sophocles and the Language of Tragedy is a groundbreaking exploration of the work of this great classical playwright. Simon Goldhill sheds new light on Sophocles' distinctive brilliance as a...

Delphi and Olympia: A New Perspective on Ancient Greece's Sacred Sites. The sanctuaries of Delphi and Olympia are often associated with the famous oracle and Olympic games, respectively. However,...

The Rise of the Parthian Empire in the Hellenistic Middle East is a comprehensive study of early Parthian history within the Hellenistic world. This major work synthesises recent scholarship across...

What If Everybody Thought That?This companion book to What If Everybody Did That? explores common misconceptions about people and encourages kids to think more carefully before judging others.With...

Little Creatures by Ellen Philpott is an introduction to the fascinating world of garden creatures. Grandpa Pig's garden is home to many interesting little animals for his friends Peppa, George and...

The Goddess was the central figure of ancient Greek religion and culture, a focus of devotion for thousands of years before the classical myths were recorded. In "Lost Goddesses of Early Greece",...

A collection of ten biographies tracing the history of Hellenistic Greece from Alexander's conquests to the arrival of Rome.These lives offer vivid portraits of politicians, rulers, and soldiers,...

Roman militarism and expansion of power are often seen as uniquely Roman traits, but this study challenges that assumption. Arthur M. Eckstein argues that intense militarism and aggressiveness were...

Athens in Jerusalem explores how Jewish modernisers drew upon Hellenistic traditions as a model for revitalising their culture. Greek and Hellenistic concepts have become integral to Jewish identity,...

The Helots and Their Masters in Laconia and Messenia: Histories, Ideologies, Structures offers a fresh perspective on one of ancient Greece's most intriguing social systems. This collection of essays...

The Hellenistic Age: A Remarkable Period in Ancient History From 336 to 30 BCE, the world was shaped by two great civilizations: ancient Greece and Rome. Peter Green's comprehensive study explores...

Sweden 2012. A cold case from five years earlier has Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returning to work after a personal tragedy. The investigation involves Arnold Morinder, an electrician who disappeared...

Let's Be Weird Together: A Book About Love by Brooke Barker and Boaz Frankel is a charming collection of stories about the quirky couples who make life interesting. It's a celebration of the little...

The Hellenistic World Using Coins as SourcesThis book provides an up-to-date introduction to Hellenistic gold, silver and bronze coins in their cultural and economic contexts. It offers new...

Discover the often-overlooked, frequently disgusting history of Britain that you never learned at school. James Felton's 52 Times Britain Was a Bellend is a humorous and illustrated exploration of 52...

Christianity and Classical Culture: The Metamorphosis of Natural Theology in the Christian Encounter with HellenismThis book explores the significant encounter between Christian thought and Greek...

The Cambridge History of Religions in the Ancient World: Volume 1 explores the complex and diverse religious traditions of the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. Spanning from the Bronze Age...

The Stinky Giant by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman is a humorous tale about two friends who team up to solve a puzzle left by a giant with a rather unpleasant habit. When their valley is threatened by...

The Hellenistic Far East explores the lives and identities of the inhabitants of the Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek kingdoms in Central Asia. Rachel Mairs examines archaeological, coin, documentary,...

Easter is approaching fast and the rabbits are busy in their workshop decorating chocolate eggs. But disaster strikes when a whole batch fall down the rabbit hole and land in Fairyland. Help Bunny...

The Lion and the Leopard Book 1 Volume 1 by Mary Ellen Johnson is set against the tumultuous backdrop of medieval England during the reign of King Edward II. In this historical romance, Maria Rendell...

The Hellenistic period saw significant advancements in naval design and technology. A naval arms race among the Successor States led to the development of various ship types, including the largest...

DI Amy Winter knows evil. She's lived through it. Four-year-old Ellen is snatched by a stranger in the dead of night, leaving her devastated mother, Nicole, with a chilling message. The kidnapper...

Health Design Thinking: Creating Products and Services for Better Health By Bon Ku and Ellen Lupton MIT Press, 2022 This revised edition explores how design thinking can be applied to real-world...

The Island We Left Behind A Heart-wrenching and Unforgettable Historical Novel by Kate Hewitt. In 1928, Ellen and Lucas Lyman made a heart-wrenching decision to leave their beloved Amherst Island...

The Circular Economy: A Wealth of Flows by Ken Webster explores the profound impact of circular economy principles on production, employment, education, money and finance. This revised edition builds...

Peter Adamson's Philosophy in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds offers an engaging exploration of eight hundred years of philosophical thought. From the third century BC to the sixth century AD,...

Rock Stars Stole My Life! A Big Bad Love Affair with Music by Mark Ellen is a humorous and touching personal memoir that charts the author's 50-year love affair with rock and roll. From his early...

The Golden Hour is a sumptuous and evocative novel that brings to life the hidden truths and desires of late-Victorian Brighton. In this captivating tale, twins Ellen and Reynold Harper navigate the...

Culture Is the Way: A Blueprint for Organizational Excellence In Culture Is the Way, Matt Mayberry shares his expertise on building a workplace culture that drives organizational excellence and...

The Hellenistic World from Alexander to the Roman Conquest: A Selection of Ancient Sources in TranslationThis comprehensive collection presents a panoramic view of the Hellenistic period through...

Peppa's Egg-Cellent Easter Sticker Activity Book is a fun-filled activity book packed with Easter-themed puzzles and activities. Perfect for little ones who love Peppa and her friends, this sticker...

The Lock InA laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about friendship and love.When Ellen and Alexa are stuck in their attic with their hapless housemate Jack and Alexa's date from the night before, Ben, they...

Britain and Greece during the Greek Colonels' seven-year military junta from 1967 to 1974 is a period that has received relatively little attention. Konstantina Maragkou's book provides a...

Under a Broken Sky: The Untold Love Story from the Darkest Days of WWII In the midst of war, two hearts beat against the odds. Corfu, 1943, is a place of fear and uncertainty, where the Nazis are...

New Rome: The Roman Empire in the East, AD 395 - 700From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the rise of a new power in the East, this book explores three centuries of pivotal events and...

Janet Yellen's remarkable rise to power is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating a more prosperous society for all. As the first woman in over two centuries to hold the position of...

Discover how your thoughts, actions and decisions are shaped by a complex array of factors beyond your control. From culture and genetics to technology and our own unconscious routines, it's clear...

Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica through stunning photographs.This book showcases the country's diverse landscapes and hidden gems, from lush vegetation to vibrant wildlife and picturesque...

In 1711, a remote corner of Ireland was gripped by fear and suspicion. A young newcomer accused one woman after another of witchcraft, sending the community into turmoil. But amidst this chaos,...

Mr Darley's Arabian High Life, Low Life, Sporting Life: a History of Racing in 25 HorsesThis book tells the story of how one horse changed the face of racing forever. In 1704, Thomas Darley sent home...

The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon For the first time in history, the complete contents of Plethon's Renaissance-era...

The Hellenistic Philosophers: Volume 2, Greek and Latin Texts with Notes and Bibliography by A. A. Long and D. N. Sedley is a comprehensive sourcebook for students and scholars of ancient philosophy...

Master the Greek Alphabet: A Handwriting Practice Workbook is a comprehensive guide to perfecting your handwriting skills in the Hellenic script. This workbook provides detailed instruction and...