Dictionary of Classical Mythology
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Jenny March's acclaimed Dictionary of Classical Mythology, first published in 1998 but long out of...
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New King James Version Bible. KJV Holy Scripture
Education and Lifestyle
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New King James Version Bible List of chapters (Old Testament): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,...
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Mark of Athena in Books
Jan 15, 2018
All the characters have matured nicely and I have to say that was a pleasant surprise. Percy & Annabeth's relationship has followed the same line. But despite all the characters in the book, I have to say my favorite is Leo Valdez; the brainiac of the demigods. He was very funny in this book & easy to like. His personality was developed a lot more throughout this story so the reader gets to know him on another level.
As for the plot, a war breaks out between the Greek & Roman camps thanks to some nasty spirits taking over Leo. Despite this, the 7 demigods & Coach Hedge, the satyr, must embark on a mission to unite the 2 camps & prevent Gaea & her giants from destroying the world. Needless to say, it isn't easy & they run amok of quite a few gods & monsters on the way.
I am really looking forward to seeing how Riordan wraps up this series!! I have a sinking feeling that it may be the end of Percy Jackson though...
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The “Travel Phrasebook” app has many useful foreign phrases and words (e.g., “Thank you!”,...
Codex Sinaiticus: New Perspectives on the Ancient Biblical Manuscript
Scot McKendrick, David Parker, Amy Myshrall and Cillian O'Hogan
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Codex Sinaiticus is one of the most important books in the world. Handwritten well over 1600 years...
The Philosophical Works of al-Kindi
Peter Adamson, Peter E. Pormann and Syed Nomanul Haq
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This volume presents the philosophical writings of al-Kindi, known as the 'Philosopher of the...
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The current Syrian crisis has its roots in the sectarian nature of the country's multi-religious...
A Smidgen of Shakespeare: Brush Up on the Bard with Quotations, Trivia and Frolics
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If the mere mention of Shakespeare fills you with dread, evoking memories of arduous afternoons...
The Good, the Bad and the Wurst: The 100 Craziest Moments from the Eurovision Song Contest
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For 60 years the Eurovision Song Contest has existed in a parallel universe where a song about the...