The Odyssey is considered to be one of the greatest pieces of world literature. Its basic story--the homecoming of Odysseus--is widely known. Although it has often been translated, earlier versions do not give the reader the full sense of its oral epic nature as a song that came into being through a long tradition of sung performances before writing was widely practiced. When finally written down, it retained its oral-formulaic nature in ways that...

A line-by-line rendering of the great epic retells, in free-running lines of six-beat verse, the great matter of the Trojan War, Achilles' and Hector's fallible heroism and deaths, and the comings and goings of gods and men.

"When Paris of Troy fell in love with Helen of Sparta and took her to his homeland, the princes of Greece launched a fleet of a thousand ships filled with armed men to bring her back. Led by Helen's brother-in-law, Agamemnon, this immense force would besiege Troy for 10 years in a staggering effort to rescue the princess. The Iliad is the story of Achilles, the greatest warrior of this decade-long war, and his desperate but ultimately futile battle...

Firm but always fair, Karen Homer lays down the law and makes sure readers never have to commit another fashion faux pas. Discover why one can never have too many white T-shirts, how to choose the right shoes, and when to say "no" to this season's high-fashion trends. Packed with humor and offering a wry sideways look at the world of women's style, this book will have fashionistas laughing out loud in recognition. From the hazards of choosing underwear...

This monumental collection is the first book to recreate the 1902 exhibit of revolutionary NY photographers, with 100 color plates complemented by text from noted art scholar William Innes Homer. This beautiful book and remarkable tribute to Stieglitz and his contemporaries is a must for all lovers and students of photography.

"Learning to Connect explores how two different teacher education programs-No Excuses Teacher Residency and Progressive Teacher Residency-attempt to prepare preservice teachers for meaningful relationships with students, especially across racial and cultural differences"-- Learning to Connect explores how teachers learn to form meaningful relationships with students, especially across racial and cultural differences. To do so, the book draws on data...