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  • The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths

    by William Hansen ...
    The first anthology ever to present the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories—from myths and fairy tales to jokesCaptured centaurs and satyrs, talking animals, people who suddenly change sex, men who give birth, the temporarily insane and the permanently thick-witted, delicate sensualists, incompetent seers, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of ... Read more

    $29.59 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Audiobook

    The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths

    by William Hansen ...
    Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

    Unabridged

    16 hours 26 min

    A classic anthology now available on audioWith narration by Kristin Atherton, who presents the entire range of ancient Greek and Roman stories from myths and fairy tales to jokesCaptured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable ... Read more

    $41.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • The Aesop's Fable Paradigm

    An Unlikely Intersection of Folklore and Science

    by K. Brandon Barker, Daniel J. Povinelli, Laura Hennefield, Hyesung G. Hwang, William Hansen, Gregory Schrempp ...
    Series series
    The Aesop's Fable Paradigm is a collection of essays that explore the cutting-edge intersection of Folklore and Science. From moralizing fables to fantastic folktales, humans have been telling stories about animals—animals who can talk, feel, think, and make moral judgments just as we do—for a very long time. In contrast, scientific studies of the mental lives of animals have professed to be ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Classical Myth and Literature in Parody

    Ancient and Modern

    by William F. Hansen ...
    This book examines the evolution of classical parody, from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome to its resurgence in modern times. The book explores two key periods: the first from the sixth century BCE to the second century CE, and the second beginning in the 17th century, continuing today. In antiquity, writers like Aristophanes and Lucian parodied their own culture, relying on audiences' deep ... Read more

    $93.19 USD

  • The Life of Saint Rose of Lima

    by Frederick William Faber, Leonhard Hansen, Jean Baptiste Feuillet ...
    THE LIFE OF S. ROSE is translated from the French of Father Jean Baptist Feuillet, a Dominican friar, and Missionary Apostolic in the Antilles; the copy which has been followed is the third edition, published at Paris in 1671, the year of her canonization by Clement X.Rose of Lima (born Isabel Flores de Oliva; 20 April 1586 – 24 August 1617) was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic in Lima ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Boom and Bust Colorado

    From the 1859 Gold Rush to the 2020 Pandemic

    by Thomas J. Noel, William J. Hansen ...
    Promises of gold brought the first waves of European-Americans to Colorado in the 1859s. They found riches and built cities that never should have lasted. Readers will discover the golden beginnings of towns like Leadville and Boulder and meet the early settlers and miners who brought them to life. The next promise was always right around the corner, and the optimistic pioneers who came west ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Handbook of Classical Mythology

    by William F. Hansen ...
    Series series World Mythology
    An introduction to the mythological world of the Greeks and the Romans, combined with a chronology of myths and a dictionary of key characters, objects, and events.Handbook of Classical Mythology offers newcomers and long-time enthusiasts new ways to navigate the world of Greek and Roman myths. Written by a foremost mythologist, the book begins by exploring the sources and landscapes from which ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Soviet Ground Forces

    An Operational Assessment

    by John Erickson, Lynn Hansen, William P Schneider ...
    "No book on the Soviet ground forces has been published in any language, including Russian, for many years. This study is the first comprehensive treatment of this central element in the modern Soviet military structure. The dramatically improved Soviet ground forces are the most powerful and dynamic military arm in the world. Highly flexible andeasily deployable, they are considered a strategic ... Read more

    $52.99 USD

  • The Soviet Bloc And The Third World

    The Political Economy Of East-South Relations

    by Brigitte Schulz, William W. Hansen ...
    This volume deals with the nature of the relationship between the countries of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union and those of the Third World, offering some background to the decline in the Soviet Union's international position, both politically and economically. ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball

    101 Great Hoop Stories from Players, Coaches, and Fans

    by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Pat Williams ...
    Fans will be inspired, surprised, and even amused, by inside stories from well-known coaches and players, fascinating looks behind the scenes, and anecdotes from the people who make it all possible – the fans.Pat Williams has drawn on his basketball industry connections to compile great stories from on and off the court. Fans will be inspired, surprised, and even amused, by inside stories from ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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    The Shadowkiller

    A Novel

    by Matthew Scott Hansen ...
    Narrated by William Dufris ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 8 min

    Bigfoot wants revenge! Just as Jaws terrified people right out of the water, The Shadowkiller will keep readers out of the woods...for good.The legend continues: The Story of Bigfoot is among the most enduring legends of all time. Sightings are reported every day, and scientists such as Jan Goodall have proclaimed their belief that it exists.The Shadowkiller is reminiscent of early Stephen King—a ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Audiobook

    The wonderful History of Peter Schlemihl, the Man who lost his Shadow (Unabridged)

    by Adelbert von Chamisso ...
    Narrated by Alberta Daub, Joseph Williams, Jeanette Hansen ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 35 min

    In the quaint town of Hamburg, Peter Schlemihl, a young man of modest means, encounters a mysterious stranger who offers him a peculiar bargain: his shadow in exchange for a never-ending supply of gold. Intrigued by the allure of wealth, Peter accepts, unaware of the profound consequences that await him. As he embarks on a journey filled with both wonder and despair, Peter grapples with the loss ... Read more

    $5.99 USD