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1	Atlantis Found more books like this by C Cussler September 1858: An Antarctic whaler stumbles upon an aged wreck, its grisly frozen crew guarding crates of odd antiquities - including a beautifully carved obsidian skull. March 2001: A team of anthropologists gaze in awe at a well of strange inscriptions, moments before a blast seals them deep within the Colorado rock. April 2001: A research ship ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype more books like this by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. Combining themes from multicultural stories with her own clinical work, the author of this book shows women how to tap into the healing and creative energies of the "wild" woman - the wise and ageless presence in the feminine psyche. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.04! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths more books like this by Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--"Horn Book," "The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--"The New York Times," see all copies from $3.78! new only from $11.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood more books like this by William S Pollack, PH.D. Clinical psychologist William Pollack believes that, due to harmful myths regarding manhood in American society, boys are dangerously shortchanged when it comes to learning about the healthy expression of emotions and feelings. Though often untrue, influential stereotypes, such as "the rascal and the scamp" in childhood, and the supposed teen ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts more books like this by David Colbert J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. This text presents the stories behind the stories. It includes encounters with wizards like Circe and Merlin, and real-life alchemists of the middle ages. Adding to the experience are writers as varied as William Shakespeare, Gustave Flaubert, Charles Dickens, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Christmas in Camelot more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne (Read by) 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 $6.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Aesops Fables more books like this by Aesop The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths more books like this by Bernard Evslin 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 $3.20! \| SVS
9	Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale more books like this by Holly Black From the co-creator of the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles comes this unique gothic fantasy. "Tripping the dark fantastic with newcomer Holly Black means pixie dust may well include blood spatter, sharp thorns, and bits of broken glass."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review. see all copies from $2.98! new only from $5.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Zen Shorts more books like this by Jon J Muth 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 $7.92! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Strega Nona more books like this by Tomie dePaola When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Sword in the Stone more books like this by T H White The extraordinary story of a boy called the Wart - ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlin - who goes on to become King Arthur. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.04! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Dragonsong more books like this by Anne McCaffrey Now back in print, the first title in McCaffrey's classic Harper Hall trilogy introduces the enchanting tale of Menolly of Half Circle Hold, who becomes Pern's first female Harper who rediscovers the legendary fire lizards who previously helped to save her world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Chocolate Touch more books like this by Patrick Skene Catling John midas loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he'll eat it any hour of any day. He doesn't care if he ruins his appetite. He thinks chocolate is better than any other food But one day, after wandering into a candy store and buying a piece of their best chocolate, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate. . ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Story of King Arthur and His Knights more books like this by H Pyle This title follows the adventures of the dashing King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, Queen Guinevere and the noble Knights of the Round Table as they battle and romance their way through enchanted Camelot. This version of the Arthurian legend, originally published in 1903, has been delighting children for over 100 years. "Sterling Children's Classics" ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Deep Storm more books like this by Lincoln Child In this instant "New York Times" bestseller, Child takes readers to a top-secret laboratory 12,000 feet beneath the icy Atlantic and into the search for the greatest--and most deadly--archeological find in history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.04! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Never Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and Misleading Myths about Our Health and the World We Live in more books like this by Anahad O'Connor "The" "New York Times's" intrepid health reporter investigates the truth about sex, eating, exercise, and other health conundrums For more than two years, the "New York Times's" science and health columnist Anahad O'Connor has tracked down the facts, fictions, and occasional fuzziness of old wives' tales, conventional-wisdom cures, and other ... see all copies from $2.07! new only from $3.08! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	American Indian myths and legends more books like this by Richard Erdoes Gathering 160 tales from 80 tribal groups, this collection offers a panorama of Native American mythic heritage. There are tales of creation and love, of heroes and war, of animals, and the end of the world. The authors have added a selection of contemporary voices to 19th-century tales. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.20! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Dragonsinger more books like this by Anne McCaffrey Menolly studies under the Masterharper in her quest to become an esteemed Harper of Pern. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Dragondrums more books like this by Anne McCaffrey Of all the young singers at the Harperhall of Pern, Piemur was the one chosen for the leading role at Lord Groghe's Gather...and then his voice broke. Suddenly his whole future at Harperhall became uncertain. But Masterharper Robinton, Menolly and Sebell had other plans for Piemur. They were sure that his quick wits and discretion could be used to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Myths to live by more books like this by Joseph Campbell The brilliant author of The Masks of God shares his ideas and speculations on our universal myths, in a fascinating, very personal work which explores the enduring power of the myths that influence our lives and examines the myth-making process from the primitive past to the immediate present. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcholism more books like this by James R Milam, Ph.D., Katherine Ketcham, Mel Schulstad (Foreword by) Ten of millions Americans suffer from alcoholism, yet most people still wrongly believe that alcoholism is a psychological or moral problem, and that it can be cured by psychotherapy or sheer will power. Based on groundbreaking scientific research, Under The Influence examine the physical factors that set alcoholics and non-alcoholics apart, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Penelopiad: The Myth of Penelope and Odysseus more books like this by Margaret Atwood Telling the story of Homer's "Odyssey" from the point of view of Penelope and her 12 hanged maids, the bestselling author of "Oryx and Crake" draws on Greek mythology for Volume 2 in the Myths series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Adventures of Ulysses more books like this by Bernard Evslin Ulysses and his men embark upon a glorious journey home, unaware that they have angered the gods. Their journey will last for ten years, riddled with many perils. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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