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"In the vein of Neal Stephenson and Jeff VanderMeer, an epic speculative novel from Young Lions Fiction Award-finalist Matt Bell, a breakout book that explores climate change, manifest destiny, humanity's unchecked exploitation of natural resources, and the small but powerful magic contained within every single apple"--
Eighteenth-century Ohio: two brothers travel into the wooded frontier, planting apple orchards from which they plan to profit in...
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In ancient Greece, 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who is promised to his brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or fulfill his...
8) Hercules
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Based on Radical Comics looks at the truth behind the myth by presenting the fashioning of a warrior who, for all his strength and courage is flesh and blood.
10) Roman myths
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Retells the ancient Roman myths of the wanderings of Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, and Horatius and the bridge with information on other Roman characters, told in graphic novel format.
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Washed up on the mysterious shores of Atlantis, Jason searches for his missing father and stumbles into deadly rituals that test his quick reactions and physical strength. Perilous trials, from leaping over charging bulls and fighting the dreaded Minotaur, to surviving the rites of Dionysus and the temptations of a snake-headed goddess, ensue. No matter how great the danger, Jason can count on his two new friends, studious Pythagoras and portly Hercules,...
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"Inspired by the critically acclaimed film written and directed by Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro, and reimagined by New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, this haunting tale takes readers to a darkly magical and war-torn world filled with richly drawn characters including trickster fauns, murderous men, child-eating monsters, courageous rebels, and a long-lost princess hoping to be reunited with her family"--Provided by publisher.
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Out of the mists of time, one warrior stands above the rest for his courage, strength and unrelenting desire to do good: Hercules. Be there for all 22 Season Three episodes. From facing old rival Autolycus, The King of Thieves, to a daring dual mission with Xena, Warrior Princess, Hercules and his ever-faithful companion Iolaus confront some of the fiercest and most manipulative rivals ever.
20) Hercules
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Relates the exploits of Hercules and his importance in Roman mythology, including his connection to such figures as King Augeas and Queen Hippolyte, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.