Almost every society has its folk heroes. In this fully-illustrated and cross-referenced volume, Graham Seal provides an overview of these figures as they exist in folktales, folksongs, customs and speech around the world.

Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before...

Heroes of the Hour looks back to a time when an individual could change the course of history in a single battle or engagement, and yet still be forgotten after a few years.

This title features ten retellings of ancient myths and legends all about mythical heroes. These stories are taken from ancient Greek, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Mayan, European, and Middle Eastern cultures. Some readers will be familiar with, such as the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. Others will be less familiar, such as the Persian story about a hero called Rostram.

Ireland has for centuries produced many exceptional, heroic men and women, far out of proportion to its small population and geographical size. It is also true to say that few nations have been so shaped by their history, a history with which the country still resonates today. Stuart Pearson examines the lives and careers of 50 of the Emerald Isle's greatest men and women, from St Columba to Brian O'Driscoll, Brian Boru and Pierce Brosnan. In doing...

From Simon the sea cat to Greyfriars Bobby's 14-year vigil over his master's grave, from the elephant that saved a small girl to Paul the World-Cup-predicting octopus, 'Heroic Animals' brings to life incredible feats and moving moments which highlight the timeless special bond between human and animal.

This title features a selection of folk tales about heroines from all around the world. In these stories it's the girls who save the day through their courage, cunning or kindness - whether they are facing up to wolves, demons, dragons, enemy tribes, or the sun itself! Handsome princes need not apply - these girls are doing it for themselves.

Written by a proven author, John Frayn Turner, this book describes the deeds of each of the 155 individuals who earned the supreme accolade of the George Cross.

What is a hero? Paige Nolan knows. Edward Raynes, the young man who exposed America?s unconstitutional spying techniques, is a hero, even if half the dum-dums in the country think he?s a traitor. Or Paige's parents, journalists who were captured by terrorists while telling stories of the endangered and oppressed. They were heroes, too. Were. . . or are-no one has ever told Paige if they?re still alive, or dead. Not heroes? Anyone in the government...

James Patterson has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain, educate and inspire a generation of children - with the first and only kids' book series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. Twelve-year-old orphan Max Einstein (like Albert Einstein himself) is not your typical genius. Max hacks the computer system at NYU in order to attend college courses (even though she hates tests), builds homemade inventions to help...