{"product_id":"unofficial-heroes-of-olympus-companion-gods-monsters-myths-and-whats-in-store-for-jason-piper-and-leo-paperback","title":"Unofficial Heroes of Olympus Companion: Gods, Monsters, Myths and What's in Store for Jason, Piper and Leo - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Marcus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNatalie Buczynsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Shelnutt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDELVE INTO THE WORLD OF THE OLYMPIANS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the ancient world, the gods and their heroic half-blood children were legendary. Now in the modern world, they regain their glory in the pages of Rick Riordan's captivating novels. Providing everything you'll need to become a Hero of Olympus, the book looks back at the stories of Percy Jackson while exploring how Riordan hints at but keeps readers guessing what's in a store for Jason, Piper and Leo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this handy companion, the Olympic gods are fully detailed, from origin and family relationships to famous tales and an expressive illustration, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZeus - Hera - Poseidon - Athena - Apollo - Aphrodite\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe vast array of other gods and fantastical creatures are also cataloged: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eAtlas\u003c\/b\u003e who literally carries the weight of the world on his shoulders\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eKronos\u003c\/b\u003e a Titan who swallows his newborn children\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003ePersephone\u003c\/b\u003e a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMinotaur\u003c\/b\u003e a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eHydra\u003c\/b\u003e a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eSirens\u003c\/b\u003e deadly nymphs whose irresistibly beautiful singing lures sailors to their doom \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE TO READERS: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Marcus has previously written two books for Ulysses Press, \u003ci\u003eWhat Will Happen In Eragon lV?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Unofficial Heroes of Olympus Companion \u003c\/i\u003e(being reissued). He has been a freelance arts critic since 2005 with his work appearing every where from the German edition of \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e to the Bangladesh Star newspaper. He currently edits the books section of the pop culture web magazine Blogcritics.org and is a monthly contributor to the web magazine Qantara.de published by German World Radio Service, Deutsche Welle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNatalie Buczynsky is a history enthusiast currently living in the United States. She began her involvement with Ulysses Press in 2011 when they approached her about writing a guide to Grecco-Roman mythology. Since publication, Natalie has earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a masters degree in neuroscience and had the privilege of expanding her worldview through travel to Tanzania, Ukraine, Scotland, Italy, and many more fascinating corners of the world. A student of people and places, Natalie has enjoyed writing about topics from ancient mythology to pioneering science of the 21st century and everything in between but the Greeks and Romans (and their food!) will always hold a special place in her world.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.44 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771466088736,"sku":"9781569759868","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aea8d9119efc9c4a5001d4c3ea3385c0.webp?v=1780387068","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/unofficial-heroes-of-olympus-companion-gods-monsters-myths-and-whats-in-store-for-jason-piper-and-leo-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}