In tracing the emergence of the Macedonian kingdom from its origins as a Balkan backwater to a major European and Asian power, Eugene Borza offers to specialists and lay readers alike a revealing account of a relatively unexplored segment of ancient history. He draws from recent archaeological discoveries and an enhanced understanding of historical geography to form a narrative that provides a material-culture setting for political events. Examining the dynamics of Macedonian relations with the Greek city-states, he suggests that the Macedonians, although they gradually incorporated aspects of Greek culture into their own society, maintained a distinct ethnicity as a Balkan people. "Borza has taken the trouble to know Macedonia: the land, its prehistory, its position in the Balkans, and its turbulent modern history. All contribute...to our understanding of the emergence of Macedon.... Borza has employed two of the historian's most valuable tools, autopsy and common sense, to produce a well-balanced introduction to the state that altered the course of Greek and Near Eastern history."--Waldemar Heckel, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

This anthology represents the first sustained feminist examination of eighteenth-and nineteenth-century German women writers in English. These essays highlight the literature produced by German women in the period 1790-1810, framing the discussions with a comparative orientation. The book analyzes in culturally specific detail how these authors came to constitute the first generation of writing women in Germany at a time when Goethe set the standard for literary production. Each essay focuses on the ambivalence of the author(s) toward literary and social models. The authors treated include Rahel Varnhagen, Charlotte von Stein, Friederike Helene Unger, Bettine von Arnim, Caroline Schlegel-Schelling, Sophie Albrecht, Therese Huber, Sophie Mereau, Sophie von La Roche, Henriette Frolich, and Benedikte Naubert.

Michael Edwards and his coworker/ lover, Sophia Sandra Collins, were fossil hunting in an ancient creek bank and were thrilled to find the first crustacean ever discovered on Mars. They did not know that they would soon be receiving a radio call from the little outpost settlement of Trailertown that would change the course of human history! A water prospecting friend there had made a puzzling discovery of an item that did not appear natural and wanted them to see it. This event, plus troubling events on Earth and Luna would soon tax the ingenuity of the settlers on Mars and if they did not innovate quickly, their village of Lowellsville could soon become as extinct as the fossil they found! "Reading the Shadow of Olympus by Emmett Smith is like taking a space ship ticket to an amazing, exciting and very instructive voyage toward our mysterious red neighbor and its satellites. come along with us and have a good time reading it. Bon voyage to all." "This is a high class first effort from a new author that I have no hesitation in giving 5 stars and highly recommending that you put it on your must read list! This is book #1 in Emmett M Smith's series the Lowellsville Chronicles and I for one can't wait for #2! #1 moves along at a good pace and keeps an excellent storyline running through the whole novel so treat yourself and join me in becoming a new and talented sci-fi author's fan!"

Cloud Shadows of Olympus: Collected Poems from 2006 - 2009

Raw, savage, comical, erotic, electric, electrifying, humorous, historical, hysterical, marvelous magical musical MONUMENTAL MYTHOLOGICAL MAYHEM!!! Mythical Greece lives again! And the legacy of such heroes as Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Achilles, Odysseus, Bellerophon, Jason, Atalanta, Orpheus, Orion – this legacy lives, and the torch is carried now by a new generation of heroes, including the Cretan Javelineer Adrax, the Spartan Hoplite Xanthippus, the Satyr Adonis, and the Keltoi Sangram.

The heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series forces Daphne to face her past, her deepest fears, and an enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Circe. After fighting in the Trojan War against her own people, Daphne is plagued by memories of her family, of her shortcomings, of her lover, Apollo, and of the secrets he and the gods keep. As she reels from the horrendous sacrifice she had to make and her own failure in the battle for Troy, she knows the Titans are out there—just beyond the island of Aeaea where she has taken refuge—raging a war against the world. As Daphne struggles to regain her will to fight as well as rein in the new abilities that have been thrust upon her, the gods call for her help once more. But it has been prophesized that she will bring about the ruin of Olympus and the downfall of Sparta, just as she caused the destruction of Troy. Now, as she begins to witness her terrible destiny coming true, she must become a hero to rival those of myth and save the gods, her people, and the world. Or she will watch it all burn around her. Claire M. Andrews has crafted a jaw-dropping conclusion to an epic series that gives women a powerful place among Greek mythology, flipping the world of gods and goddesses on its head. This breakneck race to the finish will have readers devouring its pages late into the night with one mind blowing twist after another, in a finale fit for a heroine who rivals any Ancient Greek hero.

Emily and her winged horse, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of the exciting Pegasus series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily’s heart breaks as she watches, particularly when Pegasus begins to slip away. Determined to save him, she embarks on an investigation that takes her back in time to the origins of Olympus and to the deadly battle between the Olympians and the Titans. In the present, she must face the force of the CRU. In the past, she must confront Cronus, the father of the gods and leader of the Titans, who is intent on destroying his offspring. When Emily encounters the full power of the flame and a discovery that could change the face of history, will she make the right decisions? And in the race against time to save Pegasus, will Olympus find its true hero?

The OM-D E-M5 II is a tiny camera camera that implements sensor-shifting in order to achieve a whopping 40 megapixels out of it's outstanding Micro Four-Thirds sensor! Its engineers also gave it one of the most customizable and nuanced user interfaces ever. While a good move, even experienced users will sometimes need help getting their arms around all of the different permutations of features or groups of features spread across different menus. In this detailed and easy-to-read reference, professional photographers Gary L. Friedman and Tony Philips simplify the complexity and provides the shortest learning curve for this infinitely-configurable camera. Also included is a set of ""Cliffs Notes"" cards you can print showing the recipes for common shooting situations, and the author's Personal Camera Settings. THIS VERSION OF THE BOOK IS IN B&W. Color versions and other formats (including sample pages) are available at the author's website.

Mastering the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Now available for the first time: all five novels from the amazing Heroes of Olympus series, collected in one stunning digital edition. Join the Heroes of Olympus - Percy Jackson and friends - for an adventure like no other. When Jason, Piper and Leo crash-land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods . . . Despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives - some things just have to be taken on trust. But now rumours of a terrible curse - and a missing hero - are flying around camp. And it seems Jason, Piper and Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest And when Percy Jackson wakes up with no memory of his past, it's clear things are only just beginning . . . Heroes of Olympus: The Complete Series includes all three novels in the incredible series from Rick Riordan: The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune, The Mark of Athena, The House of Hades and The Blood of Olympus