The Giant Book of Myths and Legends

The Giant Book of Myths and Legends

Author: Mike Ashley

Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 9781586636104

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

-- Star maids, serpent-gods, dragons, and kings have captivated the imagination from beginning of time. And whether it is the word of classical Greek mythology, the rich folklore of King Arthur and Robin Hood, or the mythical offerings of the Native Americans, traditional stories hold the key to unlocking the magic and the mystery of the past. -- Gathered together in this volume are more than fifty spellbinding tales of ancient wonder from over twenty cultures, reflecting the full range of human experience.


The Giant Book of Myths and Legends

The Giant Book of Myths and Legends

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9781566199018

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Presents traditional tales from Celtic, Indian, Ancient Greek, Persian, Japanese, African, Scandinavian and other mythologies.


The Evolution Underground

The Evolution Underground

Author: Anthony J Martin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-02-07

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1681773759

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Humans have "gone underground" for survival for thousands of years, from underground cities in Turkey to Cold War-era bunkers. But our burrowing roots go back to the very beginnings of animal life on Earth. Many animal lineages alive now—including our own—only survived a cataclysmic meteorite strike 65 million years ago because they went underground.On a grander scale, the chemistry of the planet itself had already been transformed many millions of years earlier by the first animal burrows which altered whole ecosystems. Every day we walk on an earth filled with an underground wilderness teeming with life. Most of this life stays hidden, yet these animals and their subterranean homes are ubiquitous, ranging from the deep sea to mountains, from the equator to the poles. Burrows are a refuge from predators, a safe home for raising young, or a tool to ambush prey. Burrows also protect animals against all types of natural disasters. Filled with spectacularly diverse fauna, acclaimed paleontologist and ichnologist Anthony Martin reveals this fascinating, hidden world that will continue to influence and transform life on this planet.