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Born of god and king and hidden as a girl until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greeks' greatest warrior at Troy. Into his story comes a cast of fascinating characters among them Hector, Helen, Penthiselaia the Amazon Queen, and the centaur Chiron; and finally John Keats, whose writings form the basis of a meditation on the nature of identity and shared experience. "Achilles "is an affirmation of the story's enduring power to reach across centuries and cultures to the core of our imagination."

Elizabeth Cook's mesmerising poetic voice weaves the interlocking stories of Achilles and the central figures of his legend into a many-layered exploration of achievement and loss, of choice and inescapable destiny. Born of the sea-nymph Thetis by the mortal King Peleus, hidden as a girl on Skiros until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greeks' greatest warrior at Troy. Into his story come others - among them Hector, Helen, Penthiseleia the Amazon Queen and the centaur Chiron; and finally John Keats, whose writings form the basis of a meditation on identity and shared experience. An unforgettable and deeply moving work of fiction, Achilles also affirms of the story's enduring power to reach across centuries and cultures to the core of our imagination.

King David spies on beautiful Bathsheba as she bathes and his desire drives him to acts of such callousness that even his god turns away from him. Only through searching penitence and the psalms that express this can he find him way back into the light. A world and centuries away, King Henry VIII looks up at his prized tapestries of David and Bathsheba and sees in David a mighty predecessor, defender of the faith. Henry’s courtier-poet, Sir Thomas Wyatt, sees instead two kings who take what they want, careless of the lives they destroy in the process — David’s lust led him to murder, while Henry is ruthless in his pursuit of Ann Boleyn and the son she has promised him … more ruthless still when she fails to provide an heir. Wyatt too, once dangerously close to Ann himself, is caught in the slipstream of wilful power. David’s psalms of penitence reach across the years to touch and speak to him directly. Shackled in a cell in the Tower of London, not expecting to get out alive, he thinks of his beloved falcon Lukkes, and wishes he too could fly. Lux weaves past and present into a story of love and its reach, fidelity and faith, power and poetry, for readers of Marilynne Robinson, Anne Carson, and Hilary Mantel.

No matter what you have on your plate right now, or how many people depend on you each day, a fulfilling life is attainable You've seen women who have countless roles - career woman, wife, mother, friend, and are active in multiple organizations - and through it all, they are not only surviving, but thriving.The difference between a life of fulfillment and a life of stress and anxiety can often come down to one thing - awareness. But how do we live each day with peace and tranquility while juggling career, family, and whatever other commitments may arise? And without sacrificing our own wellbeing?Elizabeth Cook is a successful electrical engineer, a career-fulfilled woman in a senior management role, a PhD student, a mother to six children from toddler to teen, and a committed friend to many. She is no stranger to the pressures of trying to be and do it all.Yet, she has also learned how to manage herself for success--accomplishing her goals and thoroughly enjoying her life. As she shares her inspirational story, you too will learn how to: - Build emotional awareness and acceptance- Discover the power of active listening- Slow down your lifestyleEach chapter includes reflective questions, journal prompts, and a suggested action step to help you personalize the principles you are learning.If you've been longing for a life of fulfillment, it's time to make that your reality.Begin reading your copy of Reflective Awareness now to discover the power to transform your life and experience full, successful living you've longed for. It's possible

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Meet Tutankhamun and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography - narrated by Tut himself. A series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity. In these, children will be fascinated by the Tutankhamun story in the year of the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of his tomb. Tutankhamun's style of living, the challenges he had to go through his reign and why his tomb had been hidden for so many centuries, these are some of the arguments described to help uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery. At the end of each volume, the reader will find a timeline listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 9 plus.

Meet Martin Luther King, Jr. and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography - narrated by King himself. A series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity. The little readers will be inspired by Martin Luther King, and the way he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests. The book will help children to explore how Martin went from being a kid with a dream to an outstanding leader who made America a better place for everyone. At the end of each volume, the reader will find a timeline listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 6 plus