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Homer Hickam recalls his first years as a NASA engineer, while also telling the story of his fluffy black and white cat Paco, who had the magic ability to make people smile and give them hope. But when Paco was struck down by a disease that left him unable to walk, Hickam was faced with a terrible decision, let his beloved cat live in misery or put him to sleep. Before that decision could be made, the space mission Hickam was working on needed to be rescued and there was only one sure way to save it: Paco's magic meow!

Crescent is a crowhopper - a genetically modified mercenary programmed for ruthless warfare. When she’s taken prisoner by Crater Trueblood instead of being killed in battle, she thinks it’s a disaster. Crater is weary of war. He’s a miner, not a soldier. He’d rather be mining Helium-3 than battling the infernal crowhoppers. But after he captures Crescent and brings her to Moontown, he’s surprised how much he enjoys her company. When she’s falsely accused of murder, he becomes an outlaw to help her escape.

Odisseya - vtoraya (posle Iliady ) klassicheskaya pojema, pripisyvaemaya drevnegrecheskomu pojetu Gomeru. Sozdana, verojatno, v VIII veke do n. je. ili neskol'ko pozzhe. Rasskazyvaet o prikljucheniyah mificheskogo geroja po imeni Odissej vo vremya ego vozvrashheniya na rodinu po okonchanii Troyanskoj vojny, a takzhe o prikljucheniyah ego zheny Penelopy, ozhidavshej Odisseya na Itake.

The Odyssey is the second - the Iliad being the first - masterpiece by Homer. The story of a long journey by the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, as he returns home after the Trojan War has been frequently published, staged, and filmed. This audio performance of the classic epic poem is comparable to the ancient method of travelling artists who sang their poems in hexameter.

It's fall, 1959, and Homer "Sonny" Hickam and his fellow Rocket Boys are in their senior year at Big Creek High, launching handbuilt rockets that soar thousands of feet into the West Virginia sky. But in a season traditionally marked by celebrations of the spirit, Coalwood finds itself at a...

"Iliaden" er både en af de første og en af de største fortællinger i verdenshistorien. I 24 sange fortæller digtet om den trojanske krig mellem Troja og en lang række af de græske bystater. Det episke digt er smukt og dramatisk skrevet, ligesom de uforglemmelige og legendariske karakterer som Odysseus og Achilleus kommer til live i den spændende historie. Homer er navnet på den græske digter, der siges at have skrevet de to episke værker "Iliaden" og "Odysseen".

Mit Odysseus schuf Homer - wenn es ihn denn tatsächlich gegeben hat - den wohl ersten Superhelden. Sein Epos gilt heute als eines der ältesten und einflussreichsten Werke der abendländischen Literatur- und Kulturgeschichte. Neben der "Iias" ist die "Odyssee" das wohl bekannteste Epos der griechischen Mythologie. Und es ist immer wieder ein Vergnügen, sie zu entdecken. Nach langen Jahren der Belagerung und dem ersehnten Sieg über Troja wollen König Odysseus und seine Gefährten zurück in ihre griechische Heimat reisen.

Die "Odyssee" von Homer gilt als eines der ältesten und einflussreichsten Werke der abendländischen Literatur. Sie ist neben der "Ilias" das wohl bekannteste Epos der griechischen Mythologie. Und sie ist immer wieder neu zu entdecken: In dieser einzigartigen Hörspielinszenierung des SWR bleibt die zehnjährige Heimreise des griechischen Heldenkönigs packend bis zur letzten Minute. Die Schauspielerlegende Michael Degen begeistert als Odysseus, der Sieger von Troja und Bezwinger von Riesen und Zauberinnen. Ein Muss für alle Klassikerfans!

The first of Homer's epic poems tells of the counsel of Nestor, Achilles' slaying of Hector, and the defeat of the Trojans by the Greeks.

A sixteen-year-old must battle his way across a thousand miles of deadly lunar terrain and face genetically altered super warriors in his quest to recover an astonishing object that will alter the lives of everyone on the moon . . . and beyond. It’s the 22nd Century. A tough, pioneering people...

Can their love survive the difference in their circumstances? Song Hawkins is a beautiful, tough, but lonely New York City businesswoman who thinks she's met the man of her dreams in Cable Jordan, the superintendent of a West Virginia coal mine. But soon after they impulsively marry, Song...

Homer’s Iliad stands as the cornerstone of Western literature, masterfully unfolding the dramatic events of the final year of the Trojan War across twenty-four books of Greek hexameter poetry. This renowned translation by Alexander Pope, crafted in captivating rhyming couplets, is often hailed as one of the greatest feats of literary translation in English. Dive into this epic narrative that begins with the furious wrath of Achilles and culminates with the poignant burial of Hector, the noble horseman. (Introduction by Steve Perkins)

The Iliad is a timeless epic poem, crafted in dactylic hexameters and traditionally attributed to Homer. Set against the backdrop of the legendary Trojan War, it chronicles the dramatic events of a ten-year siege of Ilium by a coalition of Greek states. The narrative focuses on the intense conflict between King Agamemnon and the mighty warrior Achilles, unfolding over just a few weeks in the final year of the war. Yet, within this brief timeframe, the Iliad weaves in countless Greek legends and tales about the siege, offering a rich tapestry of heroism, honor, and tragedy.

Dive into the enchanting world of the Homeric Hymns, a collection of thirty-three lyrical poems that pay tribute to various Greek gods. Most of these pieces are brief, spanning just a few lines, while a select few delve deeper with over 250 lines. Crafted in the iconic Homeric style and traditionally attributed to the legendary poet Homer, their true origins remain a mystery. Alongside the Hymns, explore the Epigrams, a series of intriguing fragments touching on a myriad of themes from sailors to potters, also linked to Homer but likely influenced by Hesiod and others. Finally, enjoy the ...

Step into the enchanting world of The Odysseys, a timeless collection chronicling Ulysses epic journey home from the Trojan War. Believed to be penned in the 8th century BCE by the legendary blind poet Homer, who likely hailed from the Greek colonies in Asia Minor, these tales have been passed down through generations since the twelfth century BCE. Set during the magnificent Greek Bronze Age, a time when heroic mortals roamed the earth and the Gods often intervened, this verse translation by George Chapman—originally published in 1616—was the first to bring the ancient Greek narrative ...

From the author of the #1 bestselling and Governor General’s Literary Award-winning The Ingenuity Gap – an essential addition to the bookshelf of every thinking person with a stake in our world and our civilization. This is a groundbreaking, essential book for our times. Thomas Homer-Dixon...

From the trailblazing New Look silhouette in 1947 through to their exquisite red-carpet couture and feminist T-shirts, Dior's pieces have been worn by everyone from Sophia Loren to Natalie Portman. The last word in elegance and celebration of the female form, the House that changed the course of fashion history continues to make it today.

Hello there, my name is Matt Homer and welcome to Homer’s Podyssey: Conversations on Purpose.Let me tell you exactly what this new venture is all about.Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting a host of really kind, generous and talented people all with really exciting stories to tell. These include producers, musicians, actors, writers and researchers; and that's just for starters!I gave this podcast the subtitle “Conversations on Purpose” because I wanted to find a word which unifies the different discussions that I hope to have on the show. That word, for me, was “purpose...

Dive into the captivating world of the Normans, the formidable Northmen who, with their ships, carved out empires and left lasting legacies across Europe. In these eight insightful lectures delivered in Boston in 1915, esteemed Harvard medievalist Charles Homer Haskins explores the remarkable achievements of these Viking descendants. From the bold conquests of William the Conqueror and the reign of Henry II to the storied lives of Richard the Lion-Hearted and the unfortunate King John, Haskins paints a vivid picture of the Normans transformation into influential rulers of France, England, and ...

In Devolutionist, a group of daring space travelers delves into the enigmatic Venusian techniques of telepathic space travel, embarking on an extraordinary journey beyond our solar system to the earthlike planet Capellette in the Capella star system. In Emancipatrix, their adventures continue on the planet Sanus orbiting the star Arcturus. In both captivating worlds, they find themselves entangled in the complex struggles and challenges faced by the local inhabitants, uncovering mysteries and forging alliances along the way. This is Book Two of the thrilling Dr. Kinney adventures. (Summary by ...