Books with author Neil Philip

Homer's Odyssey retold by Neil Philip, one of the fresh interpreters of classic texts with stunning illustrations by Peter Malone make this the gift book of theseason. Neil Philip's wonderful text and Peter Malone's meticulously detailed, brilliantly coloured pictures will make this a superb gift book. Starting from the end of the Trojan war through to where Odysseus if finally reunited with Penelope, this is a lively and readable retelling of Odysseus' adventures duringhis return to Ithaca.

From the mighty Zeus of Ancient Greece to the trickster Coyote of Native America, a host legendary icons spring to life in this comprehensive overview of world mythology. With a cultural and topical approach, Mythology examines the various interpretations of phenomena such as creation, afterlife, deities, and heroes from the Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Native American, Asian, Celtic, African, Maya, Inca, and Hindu traditions. Stunning color photographs and a rich array of artifacts and renderings highlight the influence of mythology on the arts and world religions.

How did Dr. Seuss come to write The Cat in the Hat?How long did it take him to write The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the HatComes Back?Were these books instantly successful, or did their popularity build?The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fascinating illustrated study of two books that changed the way our children learn how to read.According to Professor Nel, The Cat in the Hat and its sequel operate on many levels. The books teach reading, but they also teach about poetry, politics, ethics, comics, history, and even conartistry! Complete with the text of both books, photographs, draft material, and essays by Seuss, The Annotated Cat is like a DVD with all the extras. Cat lovers everywhere can gain a deeper understanding of two of the most popular children's books ever written, and the remarkable man behind them.From the Hardcover edition.

The fairytales of Scotland portray a world of magic and shape- shifting. Horses and foxes that turn into handsome princes, thorns that turn into woods, and a tiny stone that becomes an enormous rock – these are some of the amazing transformations that take place in this anthology. The characters in these sixteen tales, from jealous stepmothers and gruesome ghosts to chivalrous princes and beautiful princesses, are some of the most memorable in all folk literature. Read of the poor seal woman taken from the sea by a wicked farmer, of the magic black horse that could fly over mountains, and of Kate Crackernuts who married the prince of her dreams after she had cured him of his illness. Superbly illustrated throughout, this lovely anthology will delight readers of all ages.