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3) La celestina
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Español
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"La Celestina es el nombre con el que se ha popularizado la Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, atribuida a Fernando de Rojas. Su composición se remonta a los últimos años del siglo XV, durante el reinado de los Reyes Católicos en España y su extraordinario éxito editorial comenzó en el siglo XVI y continuó, con altibajos, hasta su prohibición en 1792. Por su argumento amoroso, su finalidad didáctica, la abundancia de citas de autoridad,...
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Dark Olympus novels volume 2
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English
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Psyche knew she'd have to face Aphrodite's ire eventually, but she never expected her literal heart to be at stake or for Aphrodite's gorgeous son to be the one ordered to strike the killing blow. Eros has no problem shedding blood, but when it comes time to take out his latest target he can't do it. Confused by his reaction to Psyche, he does the only thing he can think of to keep her safe: he marries her. As lines blur and loyalties shift, Psyche...
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First published in 1855, this extensively researched and brilliantly retold collection of tales from ancient mythology draws upon the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes. Now available in this inexpensive edition, The Age of Fable offers vibrant portraits of gods and goddesses, heroes and warriors, the direst scoundrels, and the most ardent of lovers -- from...
6) The Odyssey
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English
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"The first great adventure story in the Western canon, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty, and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. In this fresh, authoritative version--the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman--this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Written in iambic pentameter verse...
8) Greek myths
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DK
Pub. Date
2008
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English
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Introduce young readers to the myths of ancient Greece, from heroic warriors battling monsters to the legends of gods and goddesses.
9) Ancient civilizations of western Asia and the Mediterranean: from the Hittites to the Phoenicians
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Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
10) O holy night
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Syco Music/Columbia Records
Pub. Date
2010.
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English
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The debut album from America's Got Talent fifth season contestant and runner-up Jackie Evancho, who is only 10 years old. This package features arias and Christmas music as well as a DVD which includes O Mio Babbino Caro; Time to Say Goodbye; and an interview.
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2012
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English
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"Completely revised and updated, the fourth edition of this established dictionary offers entries on all aspects of the classical world. With reception and anthropology as new focus areas and numerous new entries, it is an essential reference work for students, scholars, and teachers of classics and for anyone with an interest in the classical era"--
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Stephen Fry's Greek myths volume 1
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English
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Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Classical artwork inspired by the myths and learned notes from the author offer...
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Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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"An authoritative and accessible study of the foundations, development and enduring legacy of the cultures of Greece and Rome centers on 10 locations of seminal importance to the development of Classical civilization, including Troy, Athens and Sparta. By the author of The Ancient Olympics."--NoveList.
14) Neon gods
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Dark Olympus novels volume 1
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English
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"Society darling Persephone Dimitriou wants nothing to do with her mother's ambitions. She has plans to leave the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start her life far away from the backstabbing and politics. But that all goes down the drain when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city's dark facade. With no options left, Persephone flees Olympus and makes a devil's bargain with a man she...
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National Textbook Co
Pub. Date
[1996]
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English
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Beginning This beginner's workbook helps students learn both hiragana and katakana writing systems. After learning hiragana writing, students move on to katakana. Then they write sentences containing both hiragana and katakana.
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Blood and treasure volume season 1
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CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Danny McNamara is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny's mentor Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna. As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may...
19) Inferno: a novel
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Robert Langdon novels volume 4
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English
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In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces ... Dante's Inferno. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways, and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante's dark epic poem, Langdon races to find...
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