This thrilling collection recreates for young readers some of the central tales based on Greek mythology. They'll follow the harrowing adventures of Ulysses, meet the lovely Helen of Troy, behold the amazing Trojan horse, join Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece, and learn about the legendary deeds of other remarkable Greek heroes.
At the age of eight, Karl Popper was puzzling over the idea of infinity and by fifteen beginning to take a keen interest in his father's well-stocked library of books. Unended Quest recounts these moments and many others in the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Popper witnessed two World Wars and the collapse of Communism in the Eastern bloc, and provides here an indispensable account of the ideas that influenced him most, in particular his early fascination with science and philosophy.
This book about Turkey is the most comprehensive book covering period from 1300 until 2003. This insightful history of Turkey tells the story of a country caught between the ideologies of East and West. "The overall dependability and regularity of the dates in the text, as well as an excellent chronology in an appendix, will make this a useful companion to any who need a quick reference volume for Turkey's modern history." - Hugh Pope, International Journal of Middle East Studies
