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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2010-10-14
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0007422415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this set of short stories, Poirot sets himself a challenge before he retires – to solve 12 cases which correspond with the labours of his classical Greek namesake...
Author: James Riordan
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 58
ISBN-13: 9780711213913
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThese retellings of the ancient Greek legends recreate the labours of Zeus' much-loved son and mythology's mightiest hero. Illustrations including a map of the sites of Hercules' 12 labours accompany the text.
Author: Michael Huber
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2009-09-08
Total Pages: 206
ISBN-13: 1400831903
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFun math puzzles based on the Twelve Labors of Hercules How might Hercules, the most famous of the Greek heroes, have used mathematics to complete his astonishing Twelve Labors? From conquering the Nemean Lion and cleaning out the Augean Stables, to capturing the Erymanthean Boar and entering the Underworld to defeat the three-headed dog Cerberus, Hercules and his legend are the inspiration for this book of fun and original math puzzles. While Hercules relied on superhuman strength to accomplish the Twelve Labors, Mythematics shows how math could have helped during his quest. How does Hercules defeat the Lernean Hydra and stop its heads from multiplying? Can Hercules clean the Augean Stables in a day? What is the probability that the Cretan Bull will attack the citizens of Marathon? How does Hercules deal with the terrifying Kraken? Michael Huber's inventive math problems are accompanied by short descriptions of the Twelve Labors, taken from the writings of Apollodorus, who chronicled the life of Hercules two thousand years ago. Tasks are approached from a mathematical modeling viewpoint, requiring varying levels of knowledge, from basic logic and geometry to differential and integral calculus. Mythematics provides helpful hints and complete solutions, and the appendixes include a brief history of the Hercules tale, a review of mathematics and equations, and a guide to the various disciplines of math used throughout the book. An engaging combination of ancient mythology and modern mathematics, Mythematics will enlighten and delight mathematics and classics enthusiasts alike.
Author: Marc A. Cerasini
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780679983934
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA simplified retelling of the adventures of the strongest man in ancient Greece who was given twelve "impossible" tasks to perform.
Author: Brandon Terrell
Publisher: Lake 7 Creative
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780988366299
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou're the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive twelve perilous labors in this adapted classic for ages 9 to 13?
Author: Emma Stafford
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-06-17
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1136519270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is more material available on Herakles than any other Greek god or hero. His story has many more episodes than those of other heroes, concerning his life and death as well as his battles with myriad monsters and other opponents. In literature, he appears in our earliest Greek epic and lyric poetry, is reinvented for the tragic and comic stage, and later finds his way into such unlikely areas as philosophical writing and love poetry. In art, his exploits are amongst the earliest identifiable mythological scenes, and his easily-recognisable figure with lionskin and club was a familiar sight throughout antiquity in sculpture, vase-painting and other media. He was held up as an ancestor and role-model for both Greek and Roman rulers, and widely worshipped as a god, his unusual status as a hero-god being reinforced by the story of his apotheosis. Often referred to by his Roman name Hercules, he has continued to fascinate writers and artists right up to the present day. In Herakles, Emma Stafford has successfully tackled the ‘Herculean task’ of surveying both the ancient sources and the extensive modern scholarship in order to present a hugely accessible account of this important mythical figure. Covering both Greek and Roman material, the book highlights areas of consensus and dissent, indicating avenues for further study on both details and broader issues. Easy to read, Herakles is perfectly suited to students of classics and related disciplines, and of interest to anyone looking for an insight into ancient Greece’s most popular hero.
Author: Alice A. Bailey
Publisher: Lucis Publishing Companies
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9780853301370
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Labours of Hercules - an astrological interpretation by Alice Bailey, gives a vivid account of the journey of the soul as it incarnates progressively through the twelve signs of the Zodiac. The labours that Hercules is required to perform symbolise the specific challenges that face all disciples as they seek to equip themselves to better serve their fellow human beings. It is an excellent introduction to a more esoteric understanding of astrology.
Author: Paul D. Storrie
Publisher: Graphic Universe ™
Published: 2006-08-01
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 0822572141
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe son of Zeus, king of the gods, and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. She tricks Hercules into performing a series of twelve seemingly impossible labors. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?
Author: Max M. Edling
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2014-11-27
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 022618160X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwo and a half centuries after the American Revolution the United States stands as one of the greatest powers on earth and the undoubted leader of the western hemisphere. This stupendous evolution was far from a foregone conclusion at independence. The conquest of the North American continent required violence, suffering, and bloodshed. It also required the creation of a national government strong enough to go to war against, and acquire territory from, its North American rivals. In A Hercules in the Cradle, Max M. Edling argues that the federal government’s abilities to tax and to borrow money, developed in the early years of the republic, were critical to the young nation’s ability to wage war and expand its territory. He traces the growth of this capacity from the time of the founding to the aftermath of the Civil War, including the funding of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. Edling maintains that the Founding Fathers clearly understood the connection between public finance and power: a well-managed public debt was a key part of every modern state. Creating a debt would always be a delicate and contentious matter in the American context, however, and statesmen of all persuasions tried to pay down the national debt in times of peace. A Hercules in the Cradle explores the origin and evolution of American public finance and shows how the nation’s rise to great-power status in the nineteenth century rested on its ability to go into debt.
Author: Ryan Foley
Publisher: Campfire
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 84
ISBN-13: 938002827X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter being hypnotised and committing a horrible crime, Heracles attempts to find solace in completing ten impossible tasks that use his courage, strength, and intellect.
