Homer
62) The Iliad
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
8 unnumbered pages, 246 pages, 18 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"More than three thousand years ago, two armies faced off in an epic battle that rewrote history--the Trojan War. The Iliad, Homer's legendary account of this decade-long ordeal, is considered the greatest war story of all time and one of the most important works of Western literature. In this thoroughly researched and artfully rendered graphic novel, renowned illustrator Gareth Hinds captures all the grim glory of Homer's epic. Dynamic illustrations...
Author
Series
Isles of the gods volume 1
Language
English
Description
Selly's plans to follow her father to the north seas are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm boards her ship and presents her with a dangerous mission--to sail to the Isles of the Gods so he can complete a mysterious ritual.
When Selly's father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter on land while he sails to adventure in the north seas. But any plans to...
65) The Iliad
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
150 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
A simplified retelling of Homer's epic tale of the Trojam War.
66) The odyssey
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a graphic novel retelling of Homer's epic poem.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Meet Ramesh Kumar, "examinations consultant," who makes a lucrative living taking tests for the sons of India's elite. He is just a cog in the wheel that keeps the middle classes thriving, until he takes India's national university entrance exam for a lackluster student and inadvertently comes in first. Ramesh sees an opportunity--perhaps even an obligation--to cash in on the newfound celebrity of his client Rudi, who's soon juggling stardom and his...
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
256 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated, illuminating history of magic from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its most audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum"--
70) The Iliad
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
151 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Gillian Cross's fine retelling of Homer's epic story captures all the heroism and savagery of war and shows why the 'Iliad' has been called the first tragedy and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization"--Front jacket flap.
72) The Iliad
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Helen, queeen of Sparta and the most beautiful woman in the world, is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince. Hungry for revenge, the Greek Army lays siege on Troy. For nine long years they are unsuccessful, until they come up with a plan for their greatest ever attack on the city. For victory or death the two armies will collide for the final time ...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
286 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. After twenty years of fighting monsters, angering gods and goddesses, and surviving against the odds, Odysseus returns home and faces more dangerous enemies.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
168 pages ; color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to enjoy the comfort foods your family loves again, thanks to mother-daughter duo Michelle Daniels and Makenna Homer's Paleo versions of classic recipes. When Makenna's health required cutting out grain and dairy, she and her mom re-created all their cherished family recipes with Paleo-friendly ingredients. Whether it's hearty, nostalgic dishes like biscuits and gravy, bacon-infused mac 'n' cheese or chicken and dumplings, or their family's...
76) Troy
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 163 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guide.
Language
English
Description
In 1193 B.C., Prince Paris, the son of the King of Troy falls in love with Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta, and convinces her to follow him away from her husband, Menelaus, the result is an epic war. The Greeks sail to Troy and lay siege. Achilles, the greatest warrior in all the world, is called in to fight against Troy and give Greece the upper hand. Hector, the eldest son of Priam, King of Troy, and the greatest Trojan warrior embodies the...
Language
English
Description
Hang on for a wild ride with the fun-loving Mr. J. Thaddeus Toad. When his passion for motorcars lands him in hot water, he must rely on his faithful friends to clear his name. Then, meet the infamous Ichabod Crane whose comic rivalry for the affections of the town beauty leads to a heart-pounding race with the legendary Headless Horseman.
80) The odyssey
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A retelling in graphic novel format of Homer's epic. The Trojan War raged for ten years until the Greek armies triumphed. But the victors were cursed by jealous gods and set out in stormy seas to face their fates. It took more than gods and monsters to keep King Odysseus from returning home.