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Frommer's Crete Day by Day


by Jos Simon

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 182 PAGES

A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food, hotels to shopping. With a separate foldout map of the island. (GRE448, $13.99)

The Golden Step, A Walk through the Heart of Crete

The Golden Step, A Walk through the Heart of Crete


by Christopher Somerville

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 318 PAGES

Sommerville's account of a heroic 300-mile, mountainous trek west across Crete from Heraklion to the Monastery of the Golden Step. (GRE378, $19.95)

Blue Guide Crete

Blue Guide Crete


by Blue Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to the archaeology and ancient history of Crete. With excellent site plans -- and the usual Blue Guide attention to culture and the arts. (GRE89, $24.95)

Greek, A Language Map

Greek, A Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2003
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick and convenient reference for travelers. (GRE241, $7.95)

The Greek and Roman Myths

The Greek and Roman Myths


by Philip Matyszak

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

Matyszak places Greek and Roman myths in context by presenting them as part of a narrative that helped shape the classical world view as well as western culture. (GRE464, $24.95)

Oh My Gods, A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths

Oh My Gods, A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths


by Philip Freeman

  • LITERATURE
  • 2013
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Classicist Philip Freeman offers a lively, contemporary interpretation of the classic Greek and Roman myths. (MED188, $15.00)

Lonely Planet Crete

Lonely Planet Crete


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

This comprehensive practical guide in the hallmark Lonely Planet style includes local and regional color maps, a section of photographs, and chapters on history, culture and attractions. (GRE403, $19.99)

 

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