Homer

When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017--revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)--critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer's other...

Unos pocos días antes del último de los diez años que duró el asedio de los saqueos a la ciudad de Troya, proporcionan el marco cronológico a los acontecimientos narrados en la Ilíada, el poema más antiguo de la literatura occidental. Producto de una larga tradición oral, la epopeya, como advierte su autor en el primer verso, relata la historia de las consecuencias de una pasión humana. Aquiles, encolerizado por el ultraje de Agamenón, que...

Las andanzas y aventuras de Odiseo, vividas en el lapso de diez años que duró su regreso al hogar tras una activa participación en la guerra de Troya, conforman la apretada trama, casi novelesca, de uno de los grandes monumentos de nuestro patrimonio intelectual. Probablemente compuesta a fines del siglo VIII a.C., la Odisea nos adentra en un mundo real, el Mediterráneo antiguo, pero repleto de peligros y poblado por seres fabulosos: magas, ninfas,...

She was born to kill, born to die.

Crescent is a crowhopper—a genetically modified mercenary programmed for ruthless warfare. When she's taken prisoner by Crater Trueblood instead of being killed in battle, she thinks it's a disaster.

Crater is weary of war. He's a miner, not a soldier. He'd rather be mining Helium-3 than battling the infernal crowhoppers. But after he captures Crescent and brings her to Moontown, he's

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The Secret Is Out. With the Greys gone and Earth in ruins, Eliza and Jack are struggling with the way of the new world. Despite their best efforts, Eliza will never be safe now Conscientia is no longer a secret. And it isn't long before the first bounty hunter arrives. As danger closes in around her, Eliza and Jack flee to Aether in search of refuge, and to ensure the safety of everyone she loves. But Aether is far from the escape to paradise they...

Weird visions. Mysterious Symbols. Is Eliza ready for the truth? Three action packed full-length novels! Over 1000 pages of sci-fi romance. Contact Life has always been tough for Eliza Anderson. With a nightmare mother and even worse stepfather, she has practically had to raise her little sister by herself. If trouble at home weren't enough, she is about to start her final year of school, which means fitting work shifts around studying, as well as...

Thrill young astronomers with a journey through our Solar System. Our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Introduce students to the solar system. Explain how it is made up of planets, moons and asteroids. Then, travel to each of the inner and outer planets. Build a scale model of the solar system, and plan your trip to one of its planets. Your next stop, the moon. Learn the different...

A Simple Guide to Understanding BuddhismThis introduction to Buddhism guide is in the first place an easy and small guide to the thought processes and ideas behind the religion called Buddhism. This introduction to Buddhism is made to help you understand the basic concepts about the Buddhistic belief system that will start you off in your new journey of life if you decide to walk this path. So this introduction to Buddhism is set up not only for men...

Life has always been tough for Eliza Anderson. With a nightmare mother and even worse stepfather, she has practically had to raise her little sister by herself. If trouble at home weren't enough, she is about to start her final year of school, which means fitting work shifts around studying, as well as having to face her cheating ex. Never one to let life drag her down, Eliza is determined to keep her head down and focus on the future. That makes...

Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into a thriving reality? In "Business Strategies for Your First Business," we provide you with a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the exciting but challenging world of business ownership. Starting your first business can be a daunting endeavor, but armed with the right strategies and insights, you can turn your vision into a profitable venture. This book is your trusted companion on your entrepreneurial...