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1. Watercolors by Winslow Homer: The Color of Light (Art Institute of Chicago) by Martha Tedeschi, Kristi Dahm | |
Hardcover: 228
Pages
(2008-02-26)
list price: US$45.00 -- used & new: US$29.26 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0300119453 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (1)
treat your eyes and mind to something beautiful on a dreary winter day |
2. Homer Price by Robert McCloskey | |
Hardcover: 160
Pages
(1943-01-01)
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Crazy Centerburg, somewhere in the USA. |
3. The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum | |
Paperback: 256
Pages
(2004-06-22)
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What Every Parent Should Buy for their Children.
Challenging but wonderful
Wonderfully retold story of Odysseus
Homer for Children Today!
The Children's Homer |
4. The Odyssey (Penguin Classics) by Homer | |
Paperback: 560
Pages
(2006-10-31)
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an excellent translation
Accessible translation, but I wanted more poetry
Think about reading this again.
Uses for this Translation
Fantastic Read |
5. The Iliad of Homer by Homer | |
Paperback: 528
Pages
(1961-06-01)
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"Gricks may rise and Troysirs fall . . ."--Joyce
A great translation.... not for the meek at heart.
The Speaker's Handbook!
Awkward translation
Excellent English Iliad |
6. Red Helmet by Homer Hickam | |
Hardcover: 352
Pages
(2008-02-05)
list price: US$24.99 -- used & new: US$15.61 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1595542140 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description With his past series of books set in Coalwood, West Virginia, New York Times best-selling author Homer Hickam won the praise of critics around the world and the devotion of legions of fans. Now, he returns to his beloved coalfields, not as they were fifty years ago, but today. In this hauntingly beautiful and romantic novel, he brings alive the little Appalachian town of Highcoal and a people dedicated to mining coal according to the old ways while struggling with modern problems--illegal drugs, environmental destruction, and a world economy that threatens their very existence. 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 during a romantic holiday, Song realizes they're in big trouble. She can't imagine life outside of New York, and Cable has no intention of leaving Highland. Song's visit to the little mining community to meet its quirky citizens only makes things worse and it looks like the marriage is over. But in a shocking turn of events, Song realizes it's up to her to put on the red helmet of the new coal miner and descend into the deep darkness to make a life-changing sacrifice for both Cable and the entire town. Customer Reviews (9)
Red Helmet a winner!
Hickam at his best!
Sometimes, five stars aren't enough, this time is one of them!
Read it in 1 Sitting
Homer Hickam's Best Book Ever |
7. Iliad and Odyssey boxed set by Homer | |
Paperback:
Pages
(1999-11-01)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com The Iliad is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to call it a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters: Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth and history in the 10th and final year of the Greek siege of Troy. The Odyssey is, quite simply, the story of Odysseus, who wants to go home. But Poseidon, god of oceans, doesn't want him to make it back across the wine-dark sea to his wife, Penelope, son, Telemachus, and their high-roofed home at Ithaca. The story is told in easy-going, beautiful poetry; the characters speak naturally, the action happens briskly. Even the gods come across as real people, despite the divine powers they exercise constantly. Both works have been hailed by scholars and the public for the powerful language that brings clashing, pulsing life to these ancient masterpieces. Customer Reviews (32)
The ground is dark with blood
Its not painful
Epic made easy
Odyssey/The Illiad Penguin box set
The Set You Should Own |
8. The Odyssey of Homer by Homer | |
Paperback: 384
Pages
(1999-06-01)
list price: US$13.00 -- used & new: US$10.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0060931957 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Editorial Review Book Description The most eloquent translation of Homer's Odyssey into modern English. Customer Reviews (29)
Straight-forward translation
An Incredible Experience
"I long to be homeward bound" Simon and Garfunkle
Review of The Oddyssey
The Odyssey |
9. The Far Reaches: A Novel by Homer Hickam | |
Hardcover: 320
Pages
(2007-06-12)
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A superb novel
Perhaps the worst book I've ever read
Sometimes You Really Can Judge A Book By The Cover
bullseye again!
Hickam's Best Novel to Date |
10. The Far Reaches: A Novel by Homer Hickam | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(2008-06-24)
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Customer Reviews (15)
A superb novel
Perhaps the worst book I've ever read
Sometimes You Really Can Judge A Book By The Cover
bullseye again!
Hickam's Best Novel to Date |
11. The Essential Homer: Selections from the Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer | |
Paperback: 400
Pages
(2000-09)
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The Best of the Best of the Best
The Iliad |
12. The Watercolors of Winslow Homer by Miles Unger, Winslow Homer | |
Hardcover: 224
Pages
(2001-09)
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The Watercolors of Winslow Homer
Beautiful Reproductions of Homer's WC As for the text of the book, it is interesting, informative, and insightful.Altogether, this is a very well put together book; it is one of the finest books I have in my collection.
Beautiful pictures, overwritten text The hundreds of paintings reproduced in this large-format book deserve five stars.The publisher should be thanked for bringing together works scattered around a large number of museums, and for giving us a finely produced art book.Even fans of Winslow Homer will not have seen most of these paintings, which may represent the summit of American watercolors.Unfortunately, the accompanying text goes far beyond what is necessary to appreciate Homer's art.The descriptions of personal history and technique are helpful, but not the philosophical musings and overwrought interpretations. The text should have been cut by a third. ... Read more |
13. Homer's the Iliad and the Odyssey: A Biography (Books That Changed the World) by Alberto Manguel | |
Hardcover: 288
Pages
(2007-12-21)
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An erudite and impressive literary critique |
14. The Odyssey by Homer by Homer | |
Audio CD: 1
Pages
(2005-10-20)
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Fundemental Literture in the Form it Was Meant
Utterly superb
"I long to be homeward bound" Simon and Garfunkle,
Gandalf reads the Odyssey...what's not to like?
One of the world's oldest adventure stories |
15. The Odyssey of Homer (P.S.) by Richmond Lattimore | |
Paperback: 400
Pages
(2007-07-01)
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Editorial Review Book Description The most eloquent translation of Homer's epic chronicle of the Greek hero Odysseus and his arduous journey home after the Trojan War Customer Reviews (1)
Too Good! |
16. Centerburg Tales: More Adventures of Homer Price by Robert McCloskey | |
Paperback: 191
Pages
(1977-10-27)
list price: US$6.99 -- used & new: US$3.25 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 014031072X Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (8)
A must read book.
Homer Price is back... "That character," said Freddy after a long silence, "could make some little squirrel very happy."
Homer Price redux
Tall Tales that Stick with you
Centerburg Rocks |
17. Winslow Homer Watercolors by Helen A. Cooper | |
Paperback: 260
Pages
(1987-09-10)
list price: US$37.00 -- used & new: US$22.97 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0300039972 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
Customer Reviews (7)
Martha's Review
An excellent book
In Awe of Homer The color plates in this book are gorgeous and the text gives good information about Homer, his life, times, and techniques. It was a delight for my eyes! In 1873, at the age of 37, Homer began serious work with watercolor while in Gloucester, Massachusetts. These paintings were characterized by broad brushstrokes and extensive use of light and color. The Gloucester watercolors began Homer's lifelong pattern: he would focus for a certain amount of time on a singular theme inspired by a particular location.Some of these themes included rural life, especially childhood, and seascapes/marine scenes. He lived for periods of time in Gloucester; Cullercoats, England; Prout's Neck, Maine; the Bahamas and Cuba;, the Adirondacks; Quebec; Bermuda; and Florida. His need for privacy led him to live in somewhat remote locations, and during these years he was constantly experimenting with new techniques. Prout's Neck was his home base for his last 30 years although he often spent time in other places during that period. It was in Cullercoats (1881-82) that he developed his mature watercolor technique and his love of sea themes which he painted for the rest of his life. Homer's late works are very thought provoking, often showing heroic subjects or themes; they show nature's beauty and its power and humans' mortality. Homer lived a very solitary life, never truly realizing how really famous he was. He died at the age of 75, his last five years spent even more withdrawn from society and battling many illnesses.
Beautiful and Lasting...
Homer, my hero! I purchased this book for its good illustrations of Homer's watercolour paintings, but soon found that the excellent text makes compelling reading too, dealing with formal and art-historical painting issues.It is an academic publication, with an emphasis on Homer's technique as it relates to his subject and meaning. Buy it just to drool over the paintings; the text is an added bonus. The author has grouped Homer's watercolor work into geographical sections - for example, "Bahamas", "Adirondacks", "Florida and Prout's Neck".More than just a chronological journey, the book examines Homer's work from his many different physical locations.Homer's technically brilliant watercolours reflect his unique artistic vision, celebrated in vivid color, unique viewpoints, superb composition ... and more. ... Read more |
18. Who Killed Homer?: The Demise of Classical Education and the Recovery of Greek Wisdom by Victor Davis Hanson, John Heath | |
Paperback: 323
Pages
(2001-04-25)
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Editorial Review Amazon.com Why, at the end of the 20th century, should we give a hoot in the first place about a brutal, misogynist society that rose to greatness on the back of slaves? Because, they argue, it was the first place; for all the faults of ancient Greece, the seeds of what Western civilization is today were planted there. "What we mean by Greek wisdom," they explain, "is that at the very beginning of Western culture the Greeks provided a blueprint for an ordered and humane society that could transcend time and space, one whose spirit and core values could evolve, sustain, and drive political reform and social change for ages hence." But Hanson and Heath are not content to simply make a fiery, articulate case for what's right about understanding this particular ancient civilization in a contemporary world where more and more non-Western societies openly seek to embrace the democratic spirit. They go on to launch a deliciously vituperative jeremiad on what's wrong with the priorities of those entrusted with passing on this wisdom. Classics departments, as portrayed in Who Killed Homer?, appear to be filled with politically correct, insecure footnote fawners who, steeped in minutiae, miss the Big Picture. Hanson and Heath have a plan, sure to raise the hackles of tenured professors, for reviving classical studies that emphasizes the importance of teaching, communicating, and popularizing over publishing arcane monographs in journals not even the writer's family will ever read, insisting that the alternative--the extinction of a vivid intellectual pursuit--borders on cultural suicide. --Jeff Silverman Customer Reviews (43)
The (Losing) Battle for the Western LOGOS
Flipping burgers and driving taxis
Classics are Essential to Citizenship
Problematic, sees the teaching of Greek as useful for just one thing and all else is anathema
think like a Greek? |
19. From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy by Matthew T. Dickerson, David L. O'Hara | |
Paperback: 272
Pages
(2006-05-01)
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A Christian Focus
Stories on the boundaries
Tacked-on HP
Misleading, false and biased book - christian propoganda
Incredible |
20. Fiesta, Harlequin, & Kitchen Kraft Dinnerwares: The Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors) | |
Hardcover: 288
Pages
(2000-09)
list price: US$39.95 -- used & new: US$26.77 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0764311484 Average Customer Review: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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The definitive Fiestaware® and Harlequin® text. The book has insightful, smart and readable text that was reviewed by experts for accuracy.Each piece is illustrated with gorgeous, professional full-color photos, scale line drawings and details on its manufacture. Homer Laughlin gave the authors unprecedented access to the original journals of Franklin Rhead, the original designer behind Fiestaware® and Harlequin®, and it shows. This is more of a textbook than a guide.I find myself using it constantly.For Fiesta and Harlequin® collectors there is no equal.
The *Definitive* Fiesta Reference Book Readers are treated to a wonderfully accurate history of the dishes.Several rumours that have circulated among the collecting community over the years are laid to rest.The fact that the authors had access to both Frederick Rhead's journals and the HLC modeling logs resulted in a book that is sure to become "The Fiesta Bible". It is quite refreshing to be able to consult a reference for information, and know that it is factual and free of some author's prejudice and innuendo.This particular book sets a new standard for what collectors' books should be.A MUST BUY!!!
Get the Huxford One First If you are a new collector who has absolutely no idea what any thing is, have no assortment of Fiesta to look at as you read and have no spatial visualization skills, you will want this book because it very pedantically gives every measurement every which way so that you can figure out that your plate that measures 9 5/8 inches is ... surprise commonly called the 9" luncheon plate, and not some "rare, unknown, experimental" due to that extra 5/8".In fact, if you are given to such flights of imagination, especially when pricing your items for sale, please buy this book. If you are the average collector who falls in the middle, who has seen a set or two of Fiesta, or owns some already, who knows the difference between a bowl and a cup, the tried and true Huxford book, also out at this time in a new edition at about ... and in stock at ..., is the more standardly used alternative, and the one that all but the most novice collector would probably find the better value.
Given the hype-
The definitive guide fro collecting Fiesta & harlequin |
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