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Hades
Mark Knowles
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R334
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The exciting new historical novel in Mark Knowles' Blades of Bronze
series. You've read the myths of Ancient Greece... now see how life
really was in the Age of Heroes. Decades after the voyage of the
fabled Argo, the last remaining Argonauts are scattered to the
corners of the Greek world. Orpheus, Jason... old men living on
past glories. The Age of Heroes is dead. The great victory at Troy
is naught but a memory. The gods have abandoned Greece. The last
vestiges of once-mighty kingdoms are crumbling and the enemy is
nearly at the gates. The Sea People are coming. If the golden age
has truly passed, never to be reborn, then great men will fade into
legend. Only one young man can rise up, channel the spirit of the
Argonauts, and inspire and renew the heroism of old... and it may
yet be too late. Will the old world crumble and burn, or will a new
hero rise to victory? Reviews for the Blades of Bronze series 'A
bold and thrilling voyage that plunges you deep into the world of
ancient myth. Knowles’s storytelling captured my imagination from
the very first page. Wonderfully atmospheric.’ Daisy Dunn 'What a
spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar
legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story.'
Sam Taw 'A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly
brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue.' Adam
Lofthouse
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Jason (Paperback)
Mark Knowles
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R332
R277
Discovery Miles 2 770
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Packed with action, adventure, and intrigue, Jason is a bold and
thrilling historical epic steeped in Greek mythology, perfect for
fans of Christian Cameron and Madeline Miller. Jason has fulfilled
the mission set him by his uncle, the scheming King Pelias of
Iolkos: he and the Argonauts have won the fabled Golden Fleece of
Colchis. Jason dreams of glory – of taking his uncle's throne,
rightfully his – and, like his warrior shipmates, of home. But
not only Pelias wishes Jason ill. Before the Argonauts can make it
back to Iolkos, they must contend with a legion of foes who would
see them dead – and allies who are not quite what they seem.
Jason and his warriors must outwit the recondite Circe and the
spies of mighty Troy, overcome hostile tribes beyond the Danube,
and sail the troubled waters of the Archipelagos, where the Sirens
wait to snare unwary seafarers. Yet Jason's perils are only
beginning, for he will soon discover that a truer evil lies closer
to home. They may have won the prize, but will any of them make it
home alive? Reviewers on Mark Knowles: 'A bold and thrilling voyage
that plunges you deep into the world of ancient myth.' Daisy Dunn
'A deeply researched historical epic, brilliantly brought to life.'
Adam Lofthouse 'A spectacular triumph!' Sam Taw
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Argo (Paperback)
Mark Knowles
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R359
R297
Discovery Miles 2 970
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An action-filled reimagining of the famous Greek myth, Jason and
the Golden Fleece, brilliantly told by classicist Mark Knowles. He
has come to take what is yours... Iolkos, Thessaly. 1230 BC. King
Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a
prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him. When a stranger
arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified,
for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason,
Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now
Jason wants his revenge - and the kingdom. But Pelias is cunning as
well as powerful. He gives his foe an impossible challenge: to
claim the throne, Jason must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece
of Colchis. Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors.
They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with
these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal
challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his
wits - and his sword. PRAISE FOR ARGO AND MARK KNOWLES: 'Mark
Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and
stripped it down to its bare bones... What is left is a deeply
researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could
taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded
characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' Adam
Lofthouse, author of The Centurion's Son 'What a spectacular
triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and
elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' Sam Taw
'[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood
love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable'
Boarding Schools' Association 'Knowles has combined historical
realities with sure-footed imagination... brilliant' Dr Paul
Millett, Cambridge University (on The Consul's Daughter)
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Jason (Hardcover)
Mark Knowles
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R627
Discovery Miles 6 270
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Packed with action, adventure, and intrigue, Jason is perfect for
fans of Christian Cameron and Madeline Miller. They may have won
the prize, but will any of them make it home alive? Jason has
fulfilled the mission set him by his uncle, the scheming King
Pelias of Iolkos: he and the Argonauts have won the fabled Golden
Fleece of Colchis. Jason dreams of glory - of taking his uncle's
throne, rightfully his - and, like his warrior shipmates, of home.
But it is not only Pelias who wishes Jason ill. Before the
Argonauts can make it back to Iolkos, they must contend with a
legion of foes who would see them dead - and a web of allies who
are not quite what they seem. Jason and his warriors must outwit
the recondite Circe and the spies of mighty Troy, overcome hostile
tribes beyond the Danube, and sail the troubled waters of the
Archipelagos, where the Sirens wait to snare unwary seafarers. Yet
Jason's perils are only beginning, for he will soon discover that a
truer evil lies closer to home... 'A bold and thrilling voyage that
plunges you deep into the world of ancient myth with every stroke
of Jason's oar. Knowles's storytelling captured my imagination from
the very first page. It is wonderfully atmospheric' Daisy Dunn,
editor of ARGO: A Hellenic Review, and author of Of Gods and Men:
100 Stories from Ancient Greece & Rome Reviewers on Mark
Knowles: 'A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly
brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue' Adam
Lofthouse 'What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a
reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic
and engrossing story' Sam Taw
Choreographer Alex Romero created ""Jailhouse Rock"", the iconic
Elvis Presley production number, but never received screen credit
for his contribution. This book tells his story. The son of a
Mexican general, Romero escaped the early 20th century revolution,
joined his family's vaudeville dance act and became a dancer in
Hollywood. Part of Jack Cole's exclusive Columbia dance troupe, he
was eventually hired as a staff assistant at MGM, where he worked
on Take Me Out to the Ballgame, American in Paris, Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers, and On the Town, among many others. When Romero
transitioned into a full-time choreography, he created the dances
for numerous films, including Love Me or Leave Me, I'll Cry
Tomorrow, tom thumb, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and three
additional movies for Elvis. Known for his inventive style and
creative use of props, Romero was instrumental in bringing rock and
roll to the screen. This biography includes first-person accounts
of his collaborations with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland,
Frank Sinatra, and others.
The language of tap dancing is as rich and varied as that of any
art, and different choreographers, teachers and performers often
use totally different terms for exactly the same step. The various
names of all steps and clear descriptions of them are collected for
the first time in this reference work. The emphasis is on all
variations of a name, from universally recognized terms to simple
""pet"" names that individual performers and choreographers have
created, with extensive cross-references provided. Each of the
steps is fully described, with appropriate counts, explanations and
history. Many antique and unusual steps such as the Patting Juba,
the Quack and the Swanee Shuffle are included.
Popular social dances can reveal a lot about the lifestyle,
culture, and social class of the people who perform them. The
kicks, turns, twists, and other subtle nuances of each dance
reflect and represent particular periods of a culture's history
while they also profoundly influence that culture's fashion, music,
and use of leisure time. This book investigates the historical
development and importance of several popular dance crazes from the
19th and early 20th centuries, evaluating in particular how their
very existence as 'taboo' cultural fads led to initial outrage
while ultimately providing a catalyst for lasting social reform.
The book opens with a brief overview of anti-dance sentiment from
around the fourth century to the present day. It then focuses on
couple dances of the 19th and early 20th centuries, revealing how
these social dances in particular acted as an expression of this
tumultuous period in history while revealing the shifting social
attitudes of the day. The waltz, perhaps the most beloved and most
maligned social dance to come out of this period, evoked indignant
reaction from religious leaders and other self-appointed arbiters
of social morality who sermonized against the corrupting influence
of social dancing on decency and health. In addition to examining
the impact of the waltz craze on fashion, music, leisure, and
social reform, the text describes the violent opposition to the
dance and the proliferation of both anti-dance and courtesy
literature during the height of the waltz's popularity. It then
explores these same issues as they relate to other dance crazes of
the early 1900s, including the Charleston, the Tango, and Ragtime
dances such as the Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear, and Bunny Hug.
Tracing the development of tap dancing from ancient India to the
Broadway stage in 1903, when the word "Tap" was first used in
publicity to describe this new American style of dance, this text
separately addresses the cultural, societal and historical events
that influenced the development of Tap dancing.
Section One covers primary influences such as Irish step
dancing, English clog dancing and African dancing. Section Two
covers theatrical influences (early theatrical developments,
"Daddy" Rice, the Virginia Minstrels) and Section Three covers
various other influences (Native American, German, Shaker). Also
included are accounts of the people present at tap's inception and
how various styles of dance were mixed to create a new art
form.
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