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New Arrivals $19.95 Hardcover add to wishlist The Mythic Bestiary: The Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Fantastical Creatures Tony Allan $76.25 Hardcover add to wishlist Made-From-Bone: Trickster Myths, Music, and History from the Amazon (Interp Culture New Millennium) Jonathan D. Hill $12.95 Hardcover add to wishlist The Traveler Daren Simkin $13.95 Hardcover add to wishlist Ghost Cats of the South Randy Russel $18.00 Trade Paper add to wishlist The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Penguin Classics) E. A. Wallis Budge $16.95 Other add to wishlist The Unicorn Cards with Cards Diana Cooper $13.50 Hardcover add to wishlist Flights of Fancy: Birds in Myth, Legend, and Superstition Peter Tate $9.95 Hardcover add to wishlist Monster Hunt: The Guide to Cryptozoology Rory Storm $34.95 Hardcover add to wishlist Leaves from the Garden of Eden: One Hundred Classic Jewish Tales Howard Schwartz $22.00 Trade Paper add to wishlist Made-From-Bone: Trickster Myths, Music, and History from the Amazon (Interp Culture New Millennium) Jonathan D Hill $15.95 Trade Paper add to wishlist The Wonder of Unicorns Diana Cooper $25.00 Trade Paper add to wishlist The Adventures of Amir Hamza: Lord of the Auspicious Planetary Conjunction (Modern Library Classics) Ghalib Lakhnavi General Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton Publisher Comments MONSTERS, MORTALS, GODS, AND WARRIORS<P>For over fifty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god... (read more) Your Price $4.95 Used - Mass Market check for new and sale copies Sale Books The Celtic Design Book: A Beginner's Manual, Knotwork, Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan Publisher Comments "A treasure trove of ideas....These are excellent books for anyone really interested in Celtic design itself, or for anyone interested in developing their skills in formalized design."—Popular Crafts This edition of Aidan Meehan's practical guides... (read more) List Price $22.50 Your Price $9.98 (Sale - Flexible) Browse more featured Sale titles Used Books The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell Publisher Comments "The Power Of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminient scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people. To him, mythology was the "song of the universe, the... (read more) Your Price $11.95 (Used - Trade Paper) Browse more featured Used titles Sign up to get our most recent used additions in Mythology to your inbox Folklore and Storytelling Icarus at the Edge of Time by Brian Greene Publisher Comments From one of America's leading physicists--a moving and visually stunning futuristic reimagining of the Icarus fable written for kids and those journeying with them toward a deeper appreciation of the cosmos. With a minimum of words set on 34 full color... (read more) Your Price $13.50 Used - Board Books check for new and sale copies Celtic and Arthurian Anam Cara : a Book of Celtic Wisdom (97 Edition) by John O'donohue Publisher Comments The Mystery of Friendship Light Is Generous If you have ever had occasion to be out early in the morning before the dawn breaks, you will have noticed that the darkest time of night is immediately before dawn. The darkness deepens and becomes more... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your Price $8.00 Used - Trade Paper check for new and sale copies Latin American Popol Vuh : The Definitive Edition Of The Mayan Book Of The Dawn Of Life And The Glories Of Gods and Kings by Dennis Tedlock Publisher Comments Popol Vuh, the Quiché Mayan book of creation, is not only the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, it is also an extraordinary document of the human imagination. It begins with the deeds of Mayan gods in the darkness of a... (read more) Your Price $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper check for used copies Mythological Creatures Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons by Ernest Drake Powells.com Staff Pick I originally picked up this beautiful book, published by Candlewick Press, just to look at it, thinking I might buy one at a later time. But I soon realized that I needed to have a copy in my possession immediately! Laden with attractive illustrations... (read more) Your Price $11.95 Used - Hardcover check for new and sale copies Womens The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future by Riane Eisler Publisher Comments Chapter One Journey into a Lost World: The Beginnings of Civilization Preserved in a cave sanctuary for over twenty thousand years, a female figure speaks to us about the minds of our early Western ancestors. She is small and carved out of stone: one of... (read more) Your Price $5.00 Used - Trade Paper check for new and sale copies World Tales The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow by Sanjay Patel Publisher Comments In "The Little Book of Hindu Deities," Pixar animator Sanjay Patel brings to life Hinduisms most important gods and goddesses in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The stories of Hindu mythology cover everything... (read more) Your Price $9.50 Used - Trade Paper check for new and sale copies Celtic Dream Angus by Alexander McCall Smith Publisher Comments A brand new title in "The Myths" series, told by one of the best selling current authors. Weaving together the tales of the Celtic god and the Scottish scientist, McCaal Smith unites dream and reality, leaving us to wonder: what is life, but the pursuit... (read more) Your Price $6.98 Sale - Hardcover check for used copies Oversized Books Gnomes by Wil Huygen Synopsis In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of its publication, we're thrilled to reissue this phenomenal delight, which enjoyed 62 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list. Fantasy and fun combine in this "real life" history.... (read more) Your Price $9.95 Used - Hardcover check for new and sale copies Egyptian The Egyptian Book of the Dead by E A Wallis Budge Publisher Comments The sacred wisdom of the priests of ancient Egypt and the experiences of the soul after death: one of the most important books in history. Includes full hieroglyphic text along with a transliteration of sounds, word-for-word translation; a separate... (read more) Your Price $5.95 Used - Trade Paper check for new and sale copies

Bestsellers Monday December 1, 2008 Mythology by Edith Hamilton Icarus at the Edge of Time by Brian Greene The Legend of Old Befana by Tomie Depaola The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by John Steinbeck Trickster Makes This World by Lewis Hyde Enter to Win! Sign up for email updates from Powell's, and you could win $250 in books! You may unsubscribe at any time. email address Special offers Kids' books Local readings and events Technica Review-a-Day Powells.com is proud to be the official bookseller of the Electronic Privacy and Information Center. Read about our privacy policy here.

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