Greek Monsters

Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslin’s classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of today’s popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world.

The new "National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology" offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children's imaginations. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new listeners, this vibrant audiobook will soon become a family favorite.

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson, a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any "normal" friends.

Greek mythology is a collection of stories handed down from generation to generation throughout Greece. Starting in ancient Greece, these stories were of ancient deities that had a hand in everyday concepts, such as the rising and setting of the sun, the different gods and their responsibilities, and the many tales of heroes and villains. Greek mythology is a very important part of ancient culture. This book is a collection of the very best Greek mythological tales, along with some information about this history of Greek mythology.

Enter a world where anything is possible. A god could be a mountain or a shower of gold. A nymph could be a stream or an echo in the wind. The myths of ancient Greece are full of such wonders, as well as a host of courageous heroes, cunning heroines, and terrible monsters. From the tragedy of Persephone to the fearsome minotaur; from Perseus's quest for Medusa to greedy King Midas, this collection includes a broad range of the most well-known and celebrated myths.

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals? Or that the Goddess Hera restored her virginity each year? The ancient Greeks wove one of the richest and best-preserved collections of stories of all the early civilizations, from the dawn of creation to the bloody siege at Troy.

Als de boom van Thalia vergiftigd raakt, vervagen de magische grenzen die Kamp Halfbloed beschermen tegen woeste monsters. Percy onderneemt samen met zijn vrienden een gevaarlijke reis over de Zee van Monsters op zoek naar het tegengif, maar de klok tikt en Percy heeft maar enkele dagen de tijd.

I arrive on Alia Terra tempted by the promise of fertile land and females. Filled with longing, I cannot rest until I find a sweet mate just for me. One who will warm my bed at night, one for whom I will build my fortune under the scorching sun. There is only one way to meet a perfect match: the Temple. I do the test and focus on building a prosperous ranch for the female who is destined for me. She will have the best of everything. The wait is long. Long enough to lose hope. And then, the letter comes. My mate is ready to be claimed, and I set out immediately. Nothing can stop me now. When...

This audiobook collection includes five captivating books, a huge collection of the best myths and stories of gods, goddesses, monsters, and mortals.

Following the birth of her second daughter, Vervain just wants to relax. But the Christian God has become insanely obsessed with her husband, Azrael. Consumed by fury, Jerry attacks the Faerie God in devious ways, all while he remains safely ensconced in Heaven. With every strike, it becomes more apparent that Jerry doesn't care who gets hurt by his vengeance; he's willing to sacrifice everyone and everything to destroy Azrael. The God Squad's goal of stopping a war between Heaven and Hell is soon replaced by another—killing Jehovah. Can they put an end to Jerry's tyranny once and for all...

Heroes hate him. Villains want to be him. Tired of nice guy heroes? Want to tear the flesh from the bones of your enemies? Plunder their riches and return home to celebrate with your loyal band of warrior women? If that's you, indulge yourself in a guilt-free trip to the dark side. After a great battle, Cain awakens to find himself in a new world, the modern age of man. All traces of his former kingdom are gone. Of his personal guard, only one, the majestic elf-queen Pride, remains. This soft world seems ripe for the taking, and Cain wastes no time in making it his own. But Cain quickly ...

THE SHADOW DETECTIVE SAGA CONTINUES! My Name is Mike Raven. I hunt creatures of the night. Vampires, ghosts, demons--I faced them all. But how do you keep fighting monsters without becoming one? The Shadow Detective Boxed Set 2 collects books 4-6 of the supernatural action chiller/urban fantasy horror series in one place for one great price. You get: Demon Dawn, Skull Master and Ghoul Night. Experience a series readers are describing as a fast-paced mix of "Supernatural, Constantine and the Dresden Files." DEMON DAWN Over the years, I’ve racked up a pretty interesting resume. Monster ...

Even a Gargoyle can't soften a heart of stone. Eilener Tanager is one of the most notorious men in the Beneath—the only male Spellsinger in existence, able to make music into magic. They call him the Sinker of Continents and, perhaps not so loudly, a coldhearted killer. His looks are just as deadly and his appetite for life is ravenous. Entire civilizations have fallen prey to his whims. And I've been assigned the task of looking after him during his visit to the Oregon Zone. I'm a Gargoyle. I play rough and love rougher. But Eilener has been around for thousands of years. He has skills ...

Greek myths and legends have inspired men and women around the world for hundreds of years. The stories of Apollo, Perseus, Achilles, and others have sustained the imaginations of old and young alike, even into the present. In fact, characters of Greek myth and legend have found their way into mainstream culture in the form of popular television and film characters. Greek mythology was so influential that even formed the basis of Roman myth. Here, you will be exposed to the exciting tales of gods and heroes that formed the canon of the ancient Greek religion.

Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit” - just doing a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on can be more than enough to engrain it into our lives. Therefore, we have transformed timeless, legendary stories into 10-minute, bite-size chunks long enough to entertain, enthrall, and even educate the youths but short enough to be enjoyed quickly at bedtime or any other point in our busy modern days.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride! Buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into a world where gods and goddesses play cosmic games, heroes tackle monstrous challenges, and even the monsters have a tale or two to spin. Wave goodbye to those boring history books that feel like time machines stuck in slow motion!

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks told wonderful stories about their many gods, goddesses, adventures and heroes.... Eventually, someone decided it’s such an AMAZING story that they should write it down. Those are the myths we have today! These myths are perfect to introduce to children of all ages. As you will soon discover, Greek myths are full of adventure and are great to listen to at bedtime or in the day. These stories feature heroic battles, epics, magic, gods, goddesses, inspiring stories, exciting places, and much, much more.

I was just a normal kid, I went to school (got expelled a lot, but that wasn't my fault), played sports and hung out with my best friend.Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.Now, I spend my time at Camp Half Blood, battling monsters and generally trying to stay alive.And now that Zeus thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt, staying alive is going to be even harder.

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 labors of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales, breathing new life into each classic story.

My life could have been the same as an ordinary teenager. Except my dad is Poseidon, and I live in a camp full of half Gods and mythical creatures. So instead, my days are spent combatting half-lion half-humans and trying to live a somewhat normal life. But normalcy has just gone out the window. My friend Annabeth is missing, a Goddess is in chains, and only five of us can join the quest to save the day. Oh and guess what. The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive....