Tony Allan Libros

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans

The ancient Aztecs and Maya, and the cultures that preceded them, had a complex and colorful mythology. According to one Aztec myth, for instance, the sun needs sustenance from human blood and hearts in order to rise and set. In a Maya creation myth, humans come into being after the gods shed their blood onto corn created from bones. In many of these ancient cultures, real bloodletting and sacrifice was part of their ceremonial life.These fantastic stories are captures in Gods of Sun & Sacrifice: Aztec and Maya Myth.

China is among the world's oldest civilizations and home to many of the earliest achievements in the history of humankind. Until the beginning of the twentieth century, the Chinese emperor ruled by Heavenly Mandate as the divinely appointed Son of Heaven, intermediary between the world of gods and mortals--Heaven and Earth--in an unbroken dynastic tradition some 4,000 years old.The origins of China's imperial rulers lie in a time when the worlds of men and gods were closer than they are now. Chinese mythology relates these origins and those of China, together with the many gifts given to its people by the gods. It was these rich stories which subsequently inspired and shaped the three major religions found in China today.

This beautifully illustrated book offers the most readable collection of myths on the market, perfect for readers diving into the current popularity of folklore and mythology. Handpicked from various cultures and eras, this gorgeous gift edition takes you on a journey across the globe with over 240 enthralling myths.

A superb introduction to a legendary people—renowned for their warlike nature, yet capable of supreme artistry—generously illustrating the chief glories of their art, their symbols and motifs, and their wisdom, lore, and mythology. Featuring 120 color photos and reproductions.

Restaurant entrepreneur Tony Allan and Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli bring the vivacity and humour of their twelve-year friendship to a brilliant partnership in the kitchen, combining a professional passion for the best of fresh, affordable ingredients with their home lives amongst family and good friends.

This is a collection of 29 of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known stories, along with some of his more obscure tales. In these chilling stories, Poe's macabre imagination explores the darkest corners of the human mind and the furthest reaches of the paranormal.

Existuje opravdu něco takového jako pravdivé duchařské příběhy? Všechny podivné příběhy z této knihy vycházejí ze skutečných zpráv od lidí, kteří věřili, že je démoni a jevy s nimi spojené opravdu strašili.

These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story.Ages 8+196x130mm160pp

Giving a history of the decade and explaining what was happening in Britain and around the world, this title presents photographs, many never before published, of Britain during the reign of Edward VII.