Legends of the Egyptian Gods

Legends of the Egyptian Gods
Author: Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0486280225

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9 of the most interesting Egyptian legends in hieroglyphic texts with literal translations on facing pages. The Legend of Creation, The Legend of the Destruction of Mankind, 7 more. 19 illustrations.

The Aran Islands

The Aran Islands
Author: J. M. Synge
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780486146478

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Famed playwright's beautiful, poetic 1907 memoir of life in an Irish fishing community. Superb retelling of folklore and anecdotes; vivid portrait of warmth, sincerity, and humor of hardy island residents.

Lichen Dyes

Lichen Dyes
Author: Karen Diadick Casselman
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486412318

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Noted textile designer and lichen expert explains how to create and use dyes derived from lichens. Text covers history of the use of lichen pigments, safe dyeing methods, ecologically sound dyeing, and use of mordants, lichen identification, and more. Text also offers a fascinating history of Asian and European lichen pigments, Scottish, Irish, and Scandinavian domestic lichen dyes, and others.

The Annotated Casey at the Bat

The Annotated Casey at the Bat
Author: Martin Gardner
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1995-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0486285987

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Amusing sequels and parodies of one of America's best-loved poems: Casey's Revenge, Why Casey Whiffed, Casey's Sister at the Bat, others.

The Art of the Checkmate

The Art of the Checkmate
Author: Georges Renaud,Victor Kahn
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1962-01-01
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0486201066

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All mating situations in basic classification, how tactics adjust to each. 127 games analyzed. 80 quiz examples, answers.

The Perfect Wagnerite

The Perfect Wagnerite
Author: Bernard Shaw
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1967-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486217078

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The famous playwright's enlightening and provocative criticism surveys the four Wagner operas known as The Ring. Shaw explores the works' philosophic and social ideology as well as Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, the role of the Leitmotif in unifying the cycle, Siegfried's character, and many other fascinating subjects.

Learning to Sail

Learning to Sail
Author: H. A. Calahan
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780486149585

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One of the best guides ever written for the novice sailor. Expert coverage of boat selection, mooring, knots, bending and hoisting sail, much more. 111 black-and-white figures.

Favorite Irish Folk Tales

Favorite Irish Folk Tales
Author: Seumas MacManus
Publsiher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998-12-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0486405494

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A collection of Irish folktales, including "The Queen of the Golden Mines," "The Black Bull of the Castle of Blood," and "The Giant of the Band Beggar's Hall."