Homer: 334 books

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that inspired the film October Sky, Rocket Boys is a uniquely American memoir—a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960s, of a mother's love and a father's fears, of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer...

This book is based on the true story of a kid, whom because of his love for singing and music, saw stardom as a member of an all male singing group that originally owned, performed and released recordings under the name "The Supremes". His subsequent path on the edge of stardom, fueled by...

Known to his friends and family as Fred, Frederick Raymond Homer could have a stern exterior, but all who knew him loved him for his big heart and generous spirit. This is the story of his life as he wrote it. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho in May of 1926. He spent his childhood and adolescence...

The Earth's human population is expected to pass eight billion by the year 2025, while rapid growth in the global economy will spur ever increasing demands for natural resources. The world will consequently face growing scarcities of such vital renewable resources as cropland, fresh water, and forests....

Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca by Homer is one of the great book for those who love Historical Fiction. Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca is adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece. Edited by Mary Elizabeth Burt.

"THE ILIAD - Top Classic Novels" This edition included NEW illustrations + Free AudioBook Links + Clickable Table of Contents for both the list of included books and their respective chapters. Navigation couldn't be easier. The text and chapters are perfectly set up to match the...

Translated by George Chapman, with Introductions by Jan Parker. Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - scenes from Homer have been reportrayed in every...

Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War has inspired writers from Virgil to James Joyce. Odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most...

The Iliad” (Gr: “Iliás”) is an epic poem by the ancient Greek poet Homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the Trojan War and the Greek siege of the city of Troy (which was also known as Ilion, Ilios or Ilium in ancient times). Written in the mid-8th Century...

Books XVII and XVIII of the Odyssey feature, among other episodes, the disguised Odysseus' penetration of his home after an absence of twenty years and his first encounter with his wife. The commentary provides linguistic and syntactical guidance suitable for upper-level students along with detailed...

Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by Homer Eon Flint:The Blind SpotThe DevolutionistThe EmancipatrixThe Lord of Deaththe Queen of Life

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and...

Homer: Ilias & Odyssee• Für die eBook-Ausgabe neu editiert, und speziell an elektronische Lesegeräte angepasst• Voll verlinkt, mit separaten Inhaltsverzeichnissen der beiden Epen, inklusive der Kapitel-Zusammenfassungen, sowie einem dezidierten Gesamt-Inhaltsverzeichnis.• Mit einem Vorwort des...

Science and technology are responsible for almost every advance in our modern quality of life. Yet science isn't just about laboratories, telescopes and particle accelerators. Public policy exerts a huge impact on how the scientific community conducts its work. Beyond Sputnik is a comprehensive survey...