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1	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire add to wishlist A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations. see all copies from $5.11! new only from $10.88! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin add to wishlist In this compelling book, Evslin introduces readers to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon--brought magically to life through exciting retellings of great adventurers such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.92! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Animal Farm more books like this by George Orwell add to wishlist Orwell's 1945 fable about the power struggles among animals on a farm parallels the situation in Russia at the time as Orwell saw it; the characters include the ruthless pig Stalin, his idealistic Trotsky-like adversary, and the simple, kindly horse who represents the common man. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable about Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny more books like this by Robin S Sharma add to wishlist The true story of Julian Mantle, whose money-centered, workaholic lifestyle eventually brought him a near-fatal heart attack and forced him to confront life's big questions. Seeking the secrets of true happiness, Julian undertakes an odyssey that leads him to an ancient culture of Himalayan sages. There he discovers the seven lessons and practices ... see all copies from $2.70! new only from $7.24! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition more books like this by Paulo Coelho, Alan R Clarke (Translator) add to wishlist A fable about undauntingly following one's dreams, listening to one's heart, and reading life's omens features dialogue between a boy and an unnamed being. Reissue. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Zen Shorts more books like this by Jon J Muth (Illustrator) add to wishlist When Stillwater the panda bear appears in their backyard, Addy, Michael, and Karl are delighted. Each of the three children pays a separate visit to the friendly panda, who responds by recounting a Zen Buddhist tale tailored to that child. While the framing story is illustrated in richly hued watercolors, the three Zen tales are depicted in spare, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Sorceress more books like this by Michael Scott add to wishlist Book Three begins as Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins of prophecy, and Flamel vows to protect them from the Dark Elders. But he must find an Elder who can teach the siblings the third elemental magic--Water Magic. The only Elder who can do that is Gilgamesh--and he is quite, quite insane. see all copies from $10.12! new only from $10.18! \| SVS
8	Alchemist more books like this by Paulo Coelho add to wishlist Paulo Coehlo's enchanting story of a boy who goes on a quest after a tantalizing dream will warm the heart of every type of seeker. Told in a simple, engaging style, this tale of an Andalusian shepherd begins as a search for a treasure which, according to his dream, lies hidden beneath the Egyptian pyramids. As young Santiago pursues his goal, he ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Hope for the Flowers more books like this by Trina Paulus add to wishlist A different sort of book for everyone except those who have given up completely. (and even they might secretly enjoy it.) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Dragonsinger more books like this by Anne McCaffrey add to wishlist Menolly studies under the Masterharper in her quest to become an esteemed Harper of Pern. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters more books like this by Mark Dunn add to wishlist Ella Minnow Pea is a girl living happily on the fictional island of Nollop, South Carolina. Now Ella finds herself acting to save her friends, family, and fellow citizens from the encroaching totalitarianism of the island's Council, which has banned the use of certain letters of the alphabet in this love letter to language. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.45! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Christmas in Camelot: Merlin Mission more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne (Read by) add to wishlist In this entry in the Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie time travel back to the days of Camelot where they help out a troubled King Arthur at Christmastime. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy more books like this by Padraic Colum add to wishlist This retelling of Homer's ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY was written specifically for younger readers. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.30! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Metamorphoses more books like this by Ovid add to wishlist The first English translation of one of the supreme masterpieces of Latin literature, "Golding's Metamorphoses" (1567) decisively influenced Shakespeare, Spenser and the character of English Renaissance writing. Ovid's deliciously witty and poignant epic starts with the creation of the world and brings together a series of ingeniously linked myths ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Greek Myths more books like this by Olivia Coolidge add to wishlist This collection of Greek myths includes the stories of Medusa, Hercules, and Theseus. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Missing Piece Meets the Big O more books like this by Shel Silverstein add to wishlist The wedge-shaped hero of The Missing Piece waits in vain for the right someone to appear, until a complete circle (the Big O) shows it how to gather its own momentum. see all copies from $2.71! new only from $8.77! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Aesops Fables more books like this by Aesop add to wishlist This collection of more than 60 of Aesop's fables includes "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse." Color illustrations accompany the text. Named a Year 2000 Notable Book by the New York Times, and one of the Best Children's Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Demon Thief more books like this by Darren Shan add to wishlist Kernel Fleck sees lights--strange, multicolored patches of light. It's not until a window opens into a demon world, with horrific consequences, that Kernel discovers his powers. As a Disciple, his mission is to hunt vicious, powerful demons to the death in this follow-up to "Lord Loss." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Prose Edda - Tales from Norse Mythology more books like this by Snorri Sturluson add to wishlist The Prose Edda is the most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source for Norse mythology. Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, it tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. It also ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| SVS
20 view cover	Mythology more books like this by Hestia Evans, Lady add to wishlist For lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced from Lady Hestia Evanss 19th-century edition, with all its romantic ambiance, clever wit, and novelty features intact. Includes an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandoras box, a piece of Golden Fleece, and much more. see all copies from $7.98! new only from $12.48! \| SVS
21 view cover	D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Michael Chabon (Preface by) add to wishlist Now back in print after more than 20 years, this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends tells the stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and many other tales. Full color. see all copies from $15.42! new only from $15.42! \| SVS
22 view cover	Jitterbug Perfume more books like this by Tom Robbins add to wishlist Robbins calls Jitterbug Perfume "an epic". It is also a saga, and a saga must have a hero. The hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue, very, very old, and embossed with the image of a great-horned god. Some people actually believe that the liquid in the bottle is--the secret essence of the universe? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Greek Gods more books like this by Bernard Evlsin add to wishlist The biography of all the gods of ancient Greece. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	El Alquimista: Una Fabula Para Seguir Tus Suenos more books like this by Paulo Coelho, Juan G Costa (Translator), De Juan Godo Costa (Translator) add to wishlist For the millions of Coelho's fans comes a beautiful, full-color illustrated edition of his international bestseller, featuring the art of Moebius. It is the story of a shepherd boy who yearns to travel and ends up risking everything to pursue his destiny--a charming fable about following one's dreams and reading life's omens. see all copies from $6.98! new only from $6.98! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable more books like this by Patrick M Lencioni add to wishlist Absorbing, compelling, and utterly memorable, The Five Temptations of a CEO is like no other business book that's come before. Author Patrick Lencioni - noted screenplay writer and sought-after executive coach - deftly tells the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn't know why. "This book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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