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	An Album of Maya Architecture • Tatiana Proskouriakoff • ARCHAEOLOGY • Scholar, artist and architect Proskouriakoff presents breathtaking artistic reconstructions of what Maya cities may have looked like in their heyday in this classic work, published in 1946. (MYA06, $29.95)
	Alexander of Macedon, 356-323 B.C. • Peter Green • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • An outstanding biography of the complex ruler. Green captures all the adventure, romance and brutish violence of the man and his times with historical accuracy, including vivid char-acter sketches of Darius, Aristotle and other famous personalities. (GRE56, $22.95)
	Alexander the Great • Robin Lane Fox • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • A popular biography of Alexander the Great, noteworthy for its scholarship, great descriptions and psychological insight. (GRE17, $16.00)
	Ancient China, Life, Myth And Art • Edward L. Shaughnessy • HISTORY • A brief survey of the artistic, social, cultural, scientific, mathematic, musical, and literary achievements of ancient China. (CHN285, $23.00)
	The Ancient City, Life in Classical Athens and Rome • Peter Connolly • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A panorama of life in the ancient world, stunningly illustrated. (ITL82, $26.95)
	Ancient Egypt • David P. Silverman • HISTORY • A lavishly illustrated book featuring the latest scholarship on Egyptian archaeology. With essays on topics including language, ritual and economy and 200 color photographs, maps and charts, it's an excellent reference book for the traveler's library. (EGY37, $22.95)
	Ancient Egypt, Cultural Atlas for Young People • Geraldine Harris • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An illustrated survey of the history and culture of ancient Egypt for middle schoolers, featuring excellent maps, color drawings and photographs. (EGY36, $35.00)
	Ancient Greece • Anne Pearson • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Geared for ages 9-12, this richly illustrated survey in the excellent Eyewitness series will interest the whole family. It explores the history and daily life of ancient Greece, including games, food, festivals, education, arts and myth. (GRE59, $15.99)
	The Ancient Greece of Odysseus • Peter Connolly • ARCHAEOLOGY • YOUNG ADULTS • An illustrated retracing of the legendary hero's journey through the ancient Mediterranean world, much enhanced by site reconstructions and photographs depicting archaeological discoveries. Written for ages 12 to 14. (GRE33, $15.95)
	Ancient Iraq • Georges Roux • ARCHAEOLOGY • A thorough introduction to the ancient peoples of modern-day Iraq. (IRQ01, $17.00)
	The Ancient Maya • Robert Sharer • ARCHAEOLOGY • A scholarly reference on everything Maya, including individual site descriptions, maps, and much else of interest to the serious student of Maya history and culture. (MYA07, $35.95)
	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, $18.00)
	An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America • Joyce Kelly • ARCHAEOLOGY • The clear descriptions, site plans, maps and photographs of 38 archeological sites and 25 museums throughout Central America make this book an ideal travel companion. (MYA04, $24.95)
	Art & Architecture of Cambodia • Helen Ibbitson Jessup • ART & ARCHITECTURE • This compact, illustrated volume in the "World of Art" series focuses on the breathtaking Hindu and Buddhist temples of Cambodia and the Khmer civilization. (CBD41, $16.95)
	Art of the Andes, from Chavin to Inca • Rebecca Stone-Miller • ARCHAEOLOGY • This illustrated, authoritative and concise survey of Andean art and architecture covers not only Machu Picchu and other Inca monuments, but also Chan Chan, Nasca and other archaeological sites and cultures. (PRU05, $18.95)
	The Aztecs • Richard F. Townsend • HISTORY • This entry in the "Ancient Peoples and Places" series follows the Aztec civilization from its origins in the 12th century to its defeat at the hands of Cortes. (MEX54, $24.95)
	The Byzantines • Guglielmo Cavallo • Thomas Dunlap • HISTORY • A collection of essays on the people of the Byzantine Empire. (TKY66, $26.00)
	Celebrating Homer's Landscapes, Troy and Ithaca Revisited • John Victor Luce • ARCHAEOLOGY • This study examines the Greek landscape with reference to Homer's poetic descriptions. The author recreated the voyage of Odysseus, illustrating Troy, Ithaca and other sites with gorgeous color photographs. (GRE80, $45.00)
	The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy • Padraic Colum • Willy Pogany • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. (GRE46, $9.95)
	Chronicle of the Pharaohs, The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt • Peter A. Clayton • HISTORY • This book will help you to sort out who's who in ancient Egypt, what they built, what they did and what they looked like. It contains 350 illustrations, many in color. (EGY32, $24.95)
	The Cities of Ancient Mexico • Jeremy Sabloff • ARCHAEOLOGY • A portrait of ancient civilizations in Mexico with chapters on the Oaxaca Valley, Teotihuacan and Palenque. Written by a renowned Mayanist, it also features insightful chapters on how archaeologists have reconstructed the past in Mexico. (MEX41, $18.95)
	A City Through Time, The Story of a City -- from Ancient Colony to Vast Metropolis • Philip Steele • Steve Noon • HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • An illustrated look at the chronology of a fictional Greek colony as it progresses from ancient to modern times. (GRE199, $17.99)
	Classic Myths to Read Aloud • William F. Russell • LITERATURE • FAMILY • Short, suspenseful and recast in vivid, crystal-clear language for kids, these essential Greek and Roman myths can be read in a few minutes each. (GRE19, $13.95)
	The Code of Kings, The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs • Linda Schele • Peter Mathews • ARCHAEOLOGY • A vivid guided tour of seven Maya sites, including Palenque, Tikal and Chichen Itza. This outstanding book features photos and line drawings throughout, and introductory chapters with a succinct introduction to Maya history and culture. (MYA13, $22.00)
	The Complete Pyramids • Mark Lehner • ARCHAEOLOGY • A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid in Egypt by the director of the Giza mapping project. With 450 maps, photographs, reconstructions and site diagrams. (EGY33, $26.95)
	Conquest of the Incas • John Hemming • HISTORY • A masterful, prize-winning history of the Inca struggle against the Spanish invasion. This classic account, by one of the best writers on South America, brings together wide-ranging scholarly material in the interests of telling a good story. (AND04, $25.00)
	Curse of the Pharaohs, My Adventures with Mummies • Zahi Hawass • ARCHAEOLOGY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • A noted Egyptologist recounts his own experiences as an archaeologist working with ancient tombs in this book for young readers. (EGY114, $19.95)
	D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths • Ingri D'Aulaire • Edgar D'Aulaire • LITERATURE • FAMILY • A beloved collection of illustrated Greek tales, oversize and vividly illustrated. Intended for children ages 9-12. (GRE75, $19.95)
	Daily Life in Ancient Rome • Florence Dupont • Christopher Woodall • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A glimpse into the days of the Roman Republic. (ITL333, $40.95)
	Early Cycladic Sculpture • Pat Getz-Preziosi • ART & ARCHITECTURE • An introduction to the modern-looking ancient stone sculptures of the Cyclades. (GRE72, $27.50)
	Easter Island, Mystery of the Stone Giants • Catherine Orliac • Paul Bahn • ARCHAEOLOGY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • Part of the acclaimed "Discoveries" series, this pocket-size encyclopedia is a fully illustrated introduction to the archaeology and culture of Easter Island. Featuring excerpts from key works and a synopsis of the archaeological history. (EIL01, $12.95)
	Easter Island, The Ceremonial Center of Orongo • Alan Drake • Georgia Lee • GUIDEBOOK • An illustrated guide to this important site and its iconography. (EIL07, $15.00)
	The Egyptians • Cyril Aldred • HISTORY • A volume in the "Ancient Peoples and Places" series, this classic book is an outstanding account of the history and culture of ancient Egypt. With hundreds of illustrations and maps. (EGY26, $18.95)
	The Egyptians • Sergio Donadoni • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A vivid collection of essays by renowned Egyptologists on daily life in ancient Egypt. Each essay focuses on one role in Egyptian society (peasants, scribes, slaves, priests, etc.). (EGY20, $20.00)
	Gilgamesh, A New Rendering in English Verse • David Ferry • LITERATURE • A lyrical translation of the ancient Mesopotamian epic. (IRQ02, $12.00)
	Gods and Heroes, A Family Tree of Greek Mythology • University of North Carolina • REFERENCE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • A guide to who's who in the world of the ancient Greeks in the form of a stunning four-foot by three-foot poster, handsomely printed in red, back and gold. (GRE34, $29.95)
	The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt, An Illustrated Dictionary • Manfred Lurker • ARCHAEOLOGY • A compact overview of the sipritual and symbolic world of the Ancient Egyptian. (EGY21, $18.95)
	Greek Art • John Boardman • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A brief survey of classical Greek art and architecture, revised to reflect recent archaeology, this book presents hundreds of paintings, frescoes and other objects from antiquity, each in its cultural context. (GRE12, $21.95)
	Greek Civilization, An Introduction • Brian A. Sparkes • HISTORY • A good overview of the ancient Greeks and their world. (GRE54, $34.95)
	Greek Homosexuality • Kenneth Dover • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The classic history of homosexuality in ancient Greece. (GRE66, $25.50)
	The Greeks • Kenneth Dover • HISTORY • A thematic approach to ancient Greek sculpture, poetry, philosophy, and art. (GRE15, $14.95)
	A Handbook of Greek Art: A Survey of the Visual Arts • Gisela M. A. Richter • ART & ARCHITECTURE • An illustrated handbook covering the whole range of Hellenic art. (GRE16, $22.95)
	The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome • Erich S. Gruen • HISTORY • An academic study of Roman imperialism in Greece. (MED67, $50.00)
	Herculaneum: Italy's Buried Treasure • Joseph Jay Deiss • HISTORY • An artful and wonderfully written description of ancient Herculaneum. (ITL41, $18.95)
	History of Private Life, From Pagan Rome to Byzantium • Paul Veyne • HISTORY • The first volume in a series charting the social history of Western Europe. (MED65, $28.00)
	The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia • Samuel Johnson • J.P. Hardy • LITERATURE • Johnson drew upon the journals of a Jesuit priest to weave this ironic tale of earthly paradise in the "happy valley of Abyssinia," originally published in 1759. (ETP12, $9.95)
	The Hittites and Their Contemporaries in Asia Minor • J. G. MacQueen • HISTORY • A solid introduction to the Hittites, an ancient people of modern-day Turkey. (TKY46, $22.50)
	The Iliad of Homer • Homer • Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • The acclaimed new translation of Homer's definitive epic poem. (GRE20, $13.00)
	In an Antique Land • Amitav Ghosh • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • In this heady book, the author-historian recreates the life of a slave who lived along the ancient Nile. Not exactly historical fiction, this book artfully interweaves personal history, travel writing and philosophical meditation. (EGY18, $15.00)
	In Search of the Trojan War • Michael Wood • ARCHAEOLOGY • This handsomely illustrated book examines the archaeology, history and legends of Troy -- a vivid analysis of the ancient world by the peripatetic anthropologist and documentary filmmaker Michael Wood. (GRE52, $22.95)
	In the Shadow of Olympus, The Emergence of Macedon • Eugene Borza • HISTORY • Detailed, scholarly and of general interest, this book traces the history of Macedonia from prehistory to Greek city-state and major kingdom on the stage of ancient history. (GRE57, $21.95)
	The Incas and their Ancestors, The Archaeology of Peru • Michael Moseley • ARCHAEOLOGY • An outstanding illustrated survey of the archaeology of the Inca, Moche and Nasca civilizations. With hundreds of color illustrations and line drawings, it's an in-depth look at the ancient cultures and history of Peru. A great general introduction. (AND06, $33.95)
	The Incas, People of the Sun • Carmen Bernard • Paul Bahn • EXPLORATION • A colorful pocket encyclopedia of Inca history and archaeology, featuring hundreds of drawings and photographs, a chronology and long excerpts from the journals of early explorers. (AND03, $12.95)
	Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan: Volume Two • John Lloyd Stephens • ARCHAEOLOGY • Stephen's classic account of archeological discovery, originally published in 1843. This second volume covers Stephens and Catherwood's further adventures, including the Yucatan and Palenque. (MYA05, $14.95)
	Incidents of Travel in Yucatan • John Lloyd Stephens • Karl Ackerman • Frederick Catherwood • ARCHAEOLOGY • In this beloved classic, first published in 1841, Stephens chronicles his adventures and explorations in the Yucatan, including his rediscovery of important Maya sites, among them Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Kabah and Tulum. This traveler's edition features modern and archival photographs in addition to Frederick Catherwood's original lithographs. (MEX02, $16.95)
	Insight Guide Israel • Insight Guides • GUIDEBOOK • This handsome guide brings the history, culture and attractions of Israel to life with hundreds of color photographs, maps and essays. (ISR01, $23.95)
	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 her trilogy of well-researched page-turners. (GRE23, $14.95)
	Knopf Guide Athens and the Peloponnese • Knopf Guides • GUIDEBOOK • This lavishly produced guide to the city and surroundings includes maps, art and drawings. (GRE10, $26.00)
	Knopf Guide Egypt • Knopf Guides • GUIDEBOOK • A slender, attractive guide to Egypt, ancient and modern, with much on Cairo. (EGY23, $29.95)
	Lascaux: Movement, Space, and Time • Norbert Aujoulat • ARCHAEOLOGY • A striking tour of the magnificent prehistoric cave of Lascaux, with 100 stunning full-page color photographs, maps and explanatory diagrams. (FRN232, $65.00)
	Life in the Ancient Near East, 3100-332 B.C. • Daniel C. Snell • HISTORY • From the dawn of the written word to conquest by Alexander the Great, the history of the ancient Middle East is traced in this readable, thoroughly researched overview of economic, social and cultural development in the world of the Bible. (MDE56, $22.00)
	The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry • William Kelly Simpson • ANTHOLOGY • A collection of translated texts from Ancient Egypt, updated in 2003 with 25 new selections. (EGY153, $25.00)
	Lost Cities of the Maya • Claude Baudez • Sydney Picasso • ARCHAEOLOGY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A pocket encyclopedia of archaeological discovery, this lavish little guide features hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, including Catherwood's original engravings. (MYA01, $12.95)
	Lost City of the Incas, The Story of Machu Picchu and its Builders • Hiram Bingham • EXPLORATION • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE • A first-rate tale of adventure by the man who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. This classic account is a gripping story of exploration, archaeology and natural history -- and still an outstanding overview of the site itself. (AND05, $12.95)
	The Maya • Michael Coe • ARCHAEOLOGY • A clear, concise and up-to-date introduction to Maya ar-chaeology and culture by a leading authority. Now in its seventh edition, this volume in the "Ancient Peoples and Places" series highlights the chronology, accomplishments and legacy of the Maya. (MYA10, $22.50)
	Medea and Other Plays • Euripides • Philip Vellacott • LITERATURE • Euripides' classic drama of jealously and vengeance is brought to life in a modern translation by Philip Vellacot. (GRE90, $10.00)
	Mexico, From the Olmecs to the Aztecs • Michael Coe • ARCHAEOLOGY • A classic survey of Mexico's ancient civilizations by a leading archaeologist, Coe covers in concise, illustrated detail the Olmec, Zapotec, Toltec and Aztec civilizations. (MEX53, $22.50)
	Minoan and Mycenaean Art • Reynold Higgins • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A survey of the ancient art of Crete, Mycenae and the Cyclades in its cultural context, revised to include recent archaeology. With maps and 241 illustrations. (GRE61, $18.95)
	Minoans, Life in Bronze Age Crete • Rodney Castleden • ARCHAEOLOGY • An intriguing look at the ancient civilization of the Minoans. In this re-evaluation, Castleden places emphasis on Minoan religion, battle tactics, architecture and daily life. (GRE83, $39.95)
	The Naked Olympics, The True Story of the Ancient Games • Tony Perrottet • HISTORY • Perrottet covers the history of the games with frank humor and the immediacy of sports writing in this entertaining account of the Olympics. (GRE196, $13.95)
	National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City • Felipe Solis • ARCHAEOLOGY • A beautifully illustrated, oversized survey of the spectacular National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City featuring 450 color photographs. (MEX146, $85.00)
	Norwegian Folk Tales • Peter Asbjornsen • ANTHOLOGY • This rich collection of stories, interpreted by a leading scholar on ancient traditions and tales, will delight both adults and children. (NOR06, $14.95)
	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, $16.00)
	Odyssey Guide Angkor, Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples • Dawn Rooney • GUIDEBOOK • An indispensable guidebook, encompassing Khmer culture and history; detailed descriptions of the monuments; temple plans and color photographs; and practical information about Siem Reap. This revised edition includes 10 new temple sites, 86 new photographs, and 180 pages of new information. (CBD05, $24.95)
	Odyssey of Homer • Robert Fagles • LITERATURE • Translator Robert Fagles captures the poetry and power of The Odyssey in this new translation, celebrated for its clarity and expressiveness. (GRE30, $35.00)
	The Parthenon • Mary Beard • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A lively tale of the construction, significance and many uses of the 2,500-year-old marvel. (GRE195, $19.95)
	The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Egypt • Helen Strudwick • HISTORY • YOUNG ADULTS • A colorful pocket-sized history of Ancient Egypt for young adults, featuring a (twelve page!) pull-out timeline. (EGY158, $17.95)
	The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Greece • Emma McAllister • HISTORY • YOUNG ADULTS • This colorful introduction to ancient Greek history will appeal to preteens, and is great for the whole family. Full of clear and interesting facts, it also features a (twelve page!) pull-out timeline. (GRE242, $17.95)
	Pompeii, Public and Private Life • Paul Zanker • Deborah Schneider • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A comprehensive guide to the architecture, people and culture of Pompeii, focusing on both grand public spaces and private villas. With 21 color illustrations and 55 halftones, including site plans, models, mosaics and sculpture. (ITL114, $28.00)
	Pomponius Mela's Description of the World • F. E. Romer • Pomponius Mela • EXPLORATION • An account of the world, as known to the Roman Empire, in the first century A. D. (MED53, $30.00)
	Pyramid • David MacAulay • ARCHAEOLOGY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Master draughtsman David MacAulay tackles the building of the pyramids with his incomparable illustrations. Intended for young people, but Egyptologists of all ages will enjoy it. (EGY29, $9.95)
	The Ramayana • Ramesh Menon • LITERATURE • The great Indian epic rendered in modern prose (IDA88, $40.00)
	Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture • Richard Wilkinson • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A guide to making sense of the symbols and hieroglyphic images of Egyptian art., filled with 350 illustrations. You'll want to take this book along. (EGY39, $19.95)
	Religion in Roman Egypt: Assimilation and Resistance • David Frankfurter • HISTORY • A scholarly history of the influence of Christianity in Egypt from its first appearance in approximately 100 A.D. to its dominance in the region by 600 A.D. (EGY155, $27.95)
	The Riddle of the Pacific • John Macmillan Brown • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • An illustrated survey of ancient civilizations of the Pacific. (EIL11, $16.95)
	The Rise of Christianity • Rodney Stark • RELIGION • The subtitle to this book says it all: "How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries." (MED64, $14.95)
	Royal Tombs of Sipan • Walter Alva • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • This thoroughly illustrated, authoritative overview of Moche culture, pottery and iconography was originally conceived as the companion book to a traveling exhibition. (PRU06, $35.00)
	Scribes, Warriors and Kings: The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya • William L Fash • ARCHAEOLOGY • A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great city of Copan, its rise to power, history and mysterious collapse in the ninth century. Fash pays particular attention to the role of recently deciphered inscriptions in our changing understanding of the Maya. (MYA11, $24.95)
	The Search for Ancient Egypt • Jean Vercoutter • ARCHAEOLOGY • BEST SELLER • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • A pocketsize encyclopedia of archaeology and history, packed with illustrations, maps and archival photographs. It's a tale of Greek travelers, buried treasure, international intrigue and dedicated scholarship, documenting our rediscovery and changing understanding of ancient Egypt. (EGY02, $12.95)
	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, $12.95)
	The Search for Ancient Rome • Claude Moatti • ARCHAEOLOGY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This pocket-sized portrait of Rome and its archaeology features hundreds of color photos and paintings, a chronology and history of archaeology. From the Discoveries series. (ITL18, $12.95)
	The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World • Chris Scarre • ARCHAEOLOGY • A comprehensive, illustrated overview of the great monuments of the ancient world and how they were built. (GEN92, $40.00)
	Spend the Day in Ancient Greece • Linda Honan • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Subtitled "Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life," this book zooms in on the life of a family in ancient Greece, presenting their diet, clothing and way of life through 30 hands-on activities. Geared for kids ages 8-12. (GRE60, $12.95)
	Spirits of the Jaguar • BBC • NATURAL HISTORY • A four-part BBC television series, this documentary presents the land, wildlife and cultures of Central America in living color. (CAM59, $19.98)
	Stonehenge Complete • Christopher Chippindale • ARCHAEOLOGY • An excellent introduction to Europe's most mysterious ancient site, fully illustrated and comprehensive. (GBR13, $24.95)
	Strolling Through Athens, Fourteen Unforgettable Walks Through Europe's Oldest City • John Freely • GUIDEBOOK • An historical and anecdotal guide to the ancient city by Greece and Turkey scholar Freely. (GRE201, $16.95)
	Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Popular History of Ancient Egypt • Barbara Mertz • HISTORY • Mertz's great enthusiasm and formidable scholarship brings ancient Egypt to life for the general reader in this updated classic. (EGY27, $26.95)
	These Were the Romans • Graham I. Tingay • John Badcock • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A social history of the ancient Romans at home and abroad. (ITL334, $27.95)
	Think Like an Egyptian, 100 Hieroglyphs • Barry Kemp • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • Here's a short book that will help you understand the ancient Egyptian language. (EGY25, $15.00)
	Three Kingdoms, A Historical Novel • Lo Kuan Chung • Moss Roberts • ANTHOLOGY • First published in the 14th-century, this epic saga is a compilation of fact and fiction based on ancient storytelling traditions. It's a fantastic tale of heroes and villains, monsters and wizards, fighting for the control of China during the last days of the Han Dynasty (150 AD). (CHN57, $25.95)
	The Voyage of Argo • Apollonius of Rhodes • Emil V. Rieu • LITERATURE • The story of the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. (GRE91, $14.00)
	The Yellowstone Story, A History of Our First National Park, Volume 1 • Aubrey L. Haines • HISTORY • The first entry in a two volume history of the park. (USW383, $22.95)

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