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Eyewitness Guide Greek Islands •   Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK • 2009 • PAPER • 408 PAGES
This guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and an island-by-island synopsis of attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this compact book provides an essential overview of the Greek Islands (with a chapter on Athens and a section on practicalities). (GRE37, $28.00)

Ancient Greece: Art, Architecture, and History •  Marina Belozerskaya •  Kenneth Lapatin
ART & ARCHITECTURE • 2004 • PAPER • 144 PAGES
This lively illustrated guide covers the architecture, painting and sculpture of Ancient Greece from the third millennium to the end of the Hellenistic period. With 282 color and 28 black-and-white illustrations. (GRE194, $19.95)

Greece, A Traveler's Literary Companion •  Artemis Leontis
ANTHOLOGY • 1997 • PAPER • 288 PAGES
A collection of 24 stories by modern Greek writers, organized geographically -- and a wonderful introduction to Greek people, culture and landscapes. Editor Artemis Leontis is an adjunct professor of modern Greek at the University of Michigan. She includes stories by Odysseus Elytis, George Seferis, Nikos Kazantzakis and Vassilis Vassilikos. (GRE190, $14.95)

The Colossus of Maroussi •  Henry Miller
TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2010 • PAPER • 223 PAGES • FAVORITE
The soul of Greece circa 1939. Miller captures the spirit and warmth of the resilient Greek people in this tale of a wartime journey from Athens to Crete, Corfu and Delphi with his friend Lawrence Durrell. Miller at his most inspired. (GRE05, $12.95)

Greece Map •   HEMA Maps
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A colorful shaded map of Greece, the Greek Islands, and the west coast of Turkey all the way to Istanbul, at a scale of 1:800,000. Includes insets of Athens and Rhodes. Two Sides. 49x41 inches. (GRE24, $12.95)

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Blue Guide Greece, The Mainland •  Sherry Marker •  James Pettifer • GUIDEBOOK • With extensive background on the history, art, architecture and culture of mainland Greece, serious-minded travelers will not want to be without this guide. (GRE40, $32.95)

Culture Smart! Greece •  Constantine Buhayer • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (GRE317, $13.35)

Fodor's Exploring the Greek Islands •  Sylvie Franquet • GUIDEBOOK • With its many photographs, introductory chapters and travel information, this guide provides an excellent overview of the Greek Islands and their attractions. Includes an in-depth chapter on Athens. (GRE47, $22.00)

Greek, A Language Map •  Kristine K. Kershul • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (GRE241, $7.95)

iSpeak Greek Phrasebook •  Jennifer Kellogg •  Alex Chapin • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • An MP3 audio disc is bundled with a 16-page phrase book in this innovative language program, where you can see and hear 1,200 phrases on your iPod, iPhone, Zune or other portable device. (GRE370, $12.95)

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece •  Robert Morkot • REFERENCE • This pictorial survey of Greek history, culture and expansion features dozens of full color maps. (GRE125, $18.00)

The Foods of the Greek Islands, Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean •  Aglaia Kremezi • FOOD • Kremezi spent eight years collecting the recipes in this cookbook. Filled with lively histories of the islands, cultural asides and stunning photographs, the book is perfect for anyone interested in Greek island life. (GRE120, $40.00)

A Traveller's History of Greece •  Timothy Boatswain •  Colin Nicolson • HISTORY • A nicely written survey from prehistory through the 1990s: wide-ranging, accessible and necessarily condensed. (GRE55, $14.95)

Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, Why the Greeks Matter •  Thomas Cahill • HISTORY • Cahill sketches ancient Greek society and civilization through the lives and words of politicians, playwrights, a poet, philosopher and artist in this eloquent and absorbing tribute. (GRE182, $16.00)

The Ancient Mediterranean •  Michael Grant • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization. (MED10, $20.00)

The Classical World •  Robin Lane Fox • HISTORY • Fox conjures tyrants, conquerors and enthralling personalities in this marvelously written history of ancient Greece and Rome in this epic history from Homer to Hadrian. (GRE293, $18.95)

The World of Odysseus •  Moses I. Finley • HISTORY • A classic portrait of ancient Greek society based in large part on the author's ground-breaking interpretation of the Iliad and Odyssey. (GRE76, $14.95)

The World of the Ancient Greeks •  Elizabeth Fisher • HISTORY • With chapters on Greek heroes and gods, extracts from Classical authors and hundreds of illustrations, this chronological survey covers the art, archaeology and culture of ancient Greece with authority and style. With 376 illustrations (107 in color) including many site plans. (GRE365, $24.95)

Greek Art •  Nigel Spivey • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Geared towards art history students, this concise survey of Greek art is also an excellent overview of the subject for the traveler. Divided thematically, it covers major artists, myths and plays in addition to temple sculpture and architecture. (GRE68, $27.95)

The Complete Greek Temples •  Tony Spawforth • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A sourcebook, gazetteer and illustrated overview ancient Greek temples throughout the Mediterranean. (MED97, $40.00)

The Complete World of Greek Mythology •  Richard Buxton • ART & ARCHITECTURE • With hundreds of color illustrations, site plans, genealogies and maps, this handsome, encyclopedic reference illuminates the world of the Greek gods. (GRE377, $39.95)

The Parthenon •  Mary Beard • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A lively tale of the construction, significance and many uses of the 2,500-year-old marvel. (GRE195, $14.95)

The Search for Ancient Greece •  Roland Etienne •  Francoise Etienne • ARCHAEOLOGY • Lavishly illustrated, this pocket encyclopedia covers the archaeology and meaning of ancient Greece, quite an accomplishment for such a slim book. With hundreds of photos and excerpts by archaeologists and scholars. (GRE01, $15.95)

Dinner with Persephone •  Patricia Storace • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The pleasures and complexities of contemporary Greece, marvelously described by an American poet spending a year there. Storace intertwines her own perceptions with the history of the country and the influence of pop culture on the classical landscape. (GRE28, $15.95)

Mani, Travels in Southern Peloponnese •  Patrick Leigh Fermor • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An inspired travelogue and history of the region, first published in 1958 by the incomparable Paddy Fermor, who has lived for many years in Greece. (GRE27, $15.95)

Reflections on a Marine Venus •  Lawrence Durrell • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The great novelist writes of the warmth of the people and the intoxicating beauty of Rhodes in this classic ode, originally published in 1953. Also out in new editions are Durrell's books on Corfu (GRE48), Cyprus (MED13) and Sicily (ITL08). (GRE29, $12.00)

A Literary Companion to Travel in Greece •  Richard Stoneman • ANTHOLOGY • Poetry, prose and literature over the ages, arranged geographically with an excellent introduction and commentary. Stoneman artfully weaves together hundreds of short excerpts. (GRE06, $19.95)

Corelli's Mandolin •  Louis De Bernieres • LITERATURE • This lyrical novel captures the humanity, quirks and loves of village life in Greece. A satire of war, the novel is set on the Greek island of Cephallonia during the Italian occupation in the 1940s. (GRE51, $15.00)

No Man's Lands, One Man's Odyssey Through the Odyssey •  Scott Huler • LITERATURE • Middle-aged everyman and NPR commentator Scott Huler draws lessons from the twists and turns of the life of Odysseus in this hilarious, razor-sharp account of a whirl-wind, six-month Mediterranean journey from Troy to Ithaca by boat, plane, train and bus. (MED127, $14.00)

Odysseus, A Life •  Charles Rowan Beye • LITERATURE • A chronicle of the life of Homer's Odysseus by a classicist with a wry sense of humor. Beye draws on recent scholarship, literature and archaeology in constructing this clever "biography" of the cunning wanderer. (GRE191, $13.95)

The Iliad •   Homer •  Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • In the excellent Fagles translation -- here presented in a deluxe paper edition -- Homer's Trojan epic hasn't aged a bit in the last 2,700 years. Take it along to Troy and the Aegean. We also carry Fagles� translation of The Odyssey. (Item no. GRE45, $17.00) (GRE173, $17.00)

The King Must Die •  Mary Renault • LITERATURE • A novel of Theseus, slayer of the Minotaur and king of Athens, including his Cretan adventures. The first in Renault's trilogy of well-researched page-turners. (GRE23, $15.00)

The Odyssey •   Homer •  Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • Translator Robert Fagles captures the poetry and power of The Odyssey in this translation, celebrated for its clarity and expressiveness. (GRE45, $17.00)

The Songs of the Kings •  Barry Unsworth • LITERATURE • Unsworth's sly novel, set in 1260 B.C. as scheming Odysseus prepares to plunder Troy. A familiar story enhanced by Ulsworth's mix of classic cadence, contemporary language, ripe humor and pulled-from-the-headlines satire. (GRE185, $13.95)

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	Eyewitness Guide Greek Islands • Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK • 2009 • PAPER • 408 PAGES This guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and an island-by-island synopsis of attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this compact book provides an essential overview of the Greek Islands (with a chapter on Athens and a section on practicalities). (GRE37, $28.00)
	Ancient Greece: Art, Architecture, and History • Marina Belozerskaya • Kenneth Lapatin ART & ARCHITECTURE • 2004 • PAPER • 144 PAGES This lively illustrated guide covers the architecture, painting and sculpture of Ancient Greece from the third millennium to the end of the Hellenistic period. With 282 color and 28 black-and-white illustrations. (GRE194, $19.95)
	Greece, A Traveler's Literary Companion • Artemis Leontis ANTHOLOGY • 1997 • PAPER • 288 PAGES A collection of 24 stories by modern Greek writers, organized geographically -- and a wonderful introduction to Greek people, culture and landscapes. Editor Artemis Leontis is an adjunct professor of modern Greek at the University of Michigan. She includes stories by Odysseus Elytis, George Seferis, Nikos Kazantzakis and Vassilis Vassilikos. (GRE190, $14.95)
	The Colossus of Maroussi • Henry Miller TRAVEL NARRATIVE • 2010 • PAPER • 223 PAGES • FAVORITE The soul of Greece circa 1939. Miller captures the spirit and warmth of the resilient Greek people in this tale of a wartime journey from Athens to Crete, Corfu and Delphi with his friend Lawrence Durrell. Miller at his most inspired. (GRE05, $12.95)
	Greece Map • HEMA Maps MAP A colorful shaded map of Greece, the Greek Islands, and the west coast of Turkey all the way to Istanbul, at a scale of 1:800,000. Includes insets of Athens and Rhodes. Two Sides. 49x41 inches. (GRE24, $12.95)

	Blue Guide Greece, The Mainland • Sherry Marker • James Pettifer • GUIDEBOOK • With extensive background on the history, art, architecture and culture of mainland Greece, serious-minded travelers will not want to be without this guide. (GRE40, $32.95)
	Culture Smart! Greece • Constantine Buhayer • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (GRE317, $13.35)
	Fodor's Exploring the Greek Islands • Sylvie Franquet • GUIDEBOOK • With its many photographs, introductory chapters and travel information, this guide provides an excellent overview of the Greek Islands and their attractions. Includes an in-depth chapter on Athens. (GRE47, $22.00)
	Greek, A Language Map • Kristine K. Kershul • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (GRE241, $7.95)
	iSpeak Greek Phrasebook • Jennifer Kellogg • Alex Chapin • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • An MP3 audio disc is bundled with a 16-page phrase book in this innovative language program, where you can see and hear 1,200 phrases on your iPod, iPhone, Zune or other portable device. (GRE370, $12.95)
	The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece • Robert Morkot • REFERENCE • This pictorial survey of Greek history, culture and expansion features dozens of full color maps. (GRE125, $18.00)
	The Foods of the Greek Islands, Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean • Aglaia Kremezi • FOOD • Kremezi spent eight years collecting the recipes in this cookbook. Filled with lively histories of the islands, cultural asides and stunning photographs, the book is perfect for anyone interested in Greek island life. (GRE120, $40.00)
	A Traveller's History of Greece • Timothy Boatswain • Colin Nicolson • HISTORY • A nicely written survey from prehistory through the 1990s: wide-ranging, accessible and necessarily condensed. (GRE55, $14.95)
	Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, Why the Greeks Matter • Thomas Cahill • HISTORY • Cahill sketches ancient Greek society and civilization through the lives and words of politicians, playwrights, a poet, philosopher and artist in this eloquent and absorbing tribute. (GRE182, $16.00)
	The Ancient Mediterranean • Michael Grant • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization. (MED10, $20.00)
	The Classical World • Robin Lane Fox • HISTORY • Fox conjures tyrants, conquerors and enthralling personalities in this marvelously written history of ancient Greece and Rome in this epic history from Homer to Hadrian. (GRE293, $18.95)
	The World of Odysseus • Moses I. Finley • HISTORY • A classic portrait of ancient Greek society based in large part on the author's ground-breaking interpretation of the Iliad and Odyssey. (GRE76, $14.95)
	The World of the Ancient Greeks • Elizabeth Fisher • HISTORY • With chapters on Greek heroes and gods, extracts from Classical authors and hundreds of illustrations, this chronological survey covers the art, archaeology and culture of ancient Greece with authority and style. With 376 illustrations (107 in color) including many site plans. (GRE365, $24.95)
	Greek Art • Nigel Spivey • ART & ARCHITECTURE • Geared towards art history students, this concise survey of Greek art is also an excellent overview of the subject for the traveler. Divided thematically, it covers major artists, myths and plays in addition to temple sculpture and architecture. (GRE68, $27.95)
	The Complete Greek Temples • Tony Spawforth • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A sourcebook, gazetteer and illustrated overview ancient Greek temples throughout the Mediterranean. (MED97, $40.00)
	The Complete World of Greek Mythology • Richard Buxton • ART & ARCHITECTURE • With hundreds of color illustrations, site plans, genealogies and maps, this handsome, encyclopedic reference illuminates the world of the Greek gods. (GRE377, $39.95)
	The Parthenon • Mary Beard • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A lively tale of the construction, significance and many uses of the 2,500-year-old marvel. (GRE195, $14.95)
	The Search for Ancient Greece • Roland Etienne • Francoise Etienne • ARCHAEOLOGY • Lavishly illustrated, this pocket encyclopedia covers the archaeology and meaning of ancient Greece, quite an accomplishment for such a slim book. With hundreds of photos and excerpts by archaeologists and scholars. (GRE01, $15.95)
	Dinner with Persephone • Patricia Storace • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The pleasures and complexities of contemporary Greece, marvelously described by an American poet spending a year there. Storace intertwines her own perceptions with the history of the country and the influence of pop culture on the classical landscape. (GRE28, $15.95)
	Mani, Travels in Southern Peloponnese • Patrick Leigh Fermor • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • An inspired travelogue and history of the region, first published in 1958 by the incomparable Paddy Fermor, who has lived for many years in Greece. (GRE27, $15.95)
	Reflections on a Marine Venus • Lawrence Durrell • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • The great novelist writes of the warmth of the people and the intoxicating beauty of Rhodes in this classic ode, originally published in 1953. Also out in new editions are Durrell's books on Corfu (GRE48), Cyprus (MED13) and Sicily (ITL08). (GRE29, $12.00)
	A Literary Companion to Travel in Greece • Richard Stoneman • ANTHOLOGY • Poetry, prose and literature over the ages, arranged geographically with an excellent introduction and commentary. Stoneman artfully weaves together hundreds of short excerpts. (GRE06, $19.95)
	Corelli's Mandolin • Louis De Bernieres • LITERATURE • This lyrical novel captures the humanity, quirks and loves of village life in Greece. A satire of war, the novel is set on the Greek island of Cephallonia during the Italian occupation in the 1940s. (GRE51, $15.00)
	No Man's Lands, One Man's Odyssey Through the Odyssey • Scott Huler • LITERATURE • Middle-aged everyman and NPR commentator Scott Huler draws lessons from the twists and turns of the life of Odysseus in this hilarious, razor-sharp account of a whirl-wind, six-month Mediterranean journey from Troy to Ithaca by boat, plane, train and bus. (MED127, $14.00)
	Odysseus, A Life • Charles Rowan Beye • LITERATURE • A chronicle of the life of Homer's Odysseus by a classicist with a wry sense of humor. Beye draws on recent scholarship, literature and archaeology in constructing this clever "biography" of the cunning wanderer. (GRE191, $13.95)
	The Iliad • Homer • Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • In the excellent Fagles translation -- here presented in a deluxe paper edition -- Homer's Trojan epic hasn't aged a bit in the last 2,700 years. Take it along to Troy and the Aegean. We also carry Fagles� translation of The Odyssey. (Item no. GRE45, $17.00) (GRE173, $17.00)
	The King Must Die • Mary Renault • LITERATURE • A novel of Theseus, slayer of the Minotaur and king of Athens, including his Cretan adventures. The first in Renault's trilogy of well-researched page-turners. (GRE23, $15.00)
	The Odyssey • Homer • Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • Translator Robert Fagles captures the poetry and power of The Odyssey in this translation, celebrated for its clarity and expressiveness. (GRE45, $17.00)
	The Songs of the Kings • Barry Unsworth • LITERATURE • Unsworth's sly novel, set in 1260 B.C. as scheming Odysseus prepares to plunder Troy. A familiar story enhanced by Ulsworth's mix of classic cadence, contemporary language, ripe humor and pulled-from-the-headlines satire. (GRE185, $13.95)