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When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New York Times) and “a cultural landmark” (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time.

Acclaimed actress Claire Danes burnishes an epic story of heroes, gods, and monsters in a groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey, the first great adventure story in the Western literary tradition. When the wily warrior-king Odysseus sets off for home after the Trojan War, he doesn’t realize this simple undertaking will become a perilous journey of 10 years. Beset at every turn, he encounters obstacles, detours, and temptations—both supernatural and human—while his wife Penelope fends off would-be suitors desperate to take the throne.

With a rich and informative introduction from Emily Wilson, maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, genealogies, extensive notes, and helpful summaries of each book, this gorgeous edition of Rome’s founding poem will capture the imaginations and stir the souls of a new generation of listeners.

Inanna is an impossibility. The first full Anunnaki born on Earth in Ancient Mesopotamia. Crowned the goddess of love by the twelve immortal Anunnaki who are worshipped across Sumer, she is destined for greatness. But Inanna is born into a time of war. The Anunnaki have split into warring factions, threatening to tear the world apart. Forced into a marriage to negotiate a peace, she soon realizes she has been placed in terrible danger.

It has been six months since the fall of the great cities of Ancient Sumer. Six months since war and chaos scattered everyone to the wind. Ereshkigal, the queen of the underworld, finds herself trapped in the rubble of her realm with only one thought: to rescue the man she loves. In the realm of light, Harga and Marduk mount a hopeless resistance against the vast Akkadian forces, whilst Gilgamesh, once king of Uruk, travels to Egypt in search of a legend that could save them.

Emily H. Wilson presents Book 2 in the Sumerians Trilogy.

Read by the author. Uncover the lies of the Enemy so you can live a life of freedom, truth, and hope. In the spirit of C. S. Lewis's classic The Screwtape Letters, author and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem shines a light on the lies and tactics Satan uses to burden modern women with doubt, fear...

As a young Christian woman, do you struggle with insecurities and feel bogged down by the pressures and expectations of society? Do you find it challenging to take care of yourself and be a faithful daughter of God? Emily Wilson Hussem used to feel the same way. In Go Bravely, the Catholic musician and speaker offers 20 bits of advice that will equip you to tackle your deepest concerns about relationships, self-esteem, and dating while strengthening your faith at the same time.

Inanna a tout d'une impossibilité. La première Anunnaki de plein sang née sur Terre, dans l'antique Mésopotamie. Couronnée déesse de l'amour par ses douze pairs immortels vénérés dans tout Sumer. Promise à un destin hors du commun. À sa naissance pourtant, la guerre gronde et les Anunnaki, divisés en factions rivales, menacent de tout saccager dans leur conflit. Mariée de force afin de négocier une paix précaire, Inanna comprend très vite que sa nouvelle position la met en grand danger.

Mind & Body DecodeIn an age of information overload and wellness fads, Mind & Body Decode helps you separate fact from fiction. Hosted by health professionals and science communicators, this podcast explores the intricate connection between physical health and mental well-being. Expect deep dives into topics like anxiety in the digital age, the microbiome revolution, and the science behind sustainable habits that stick.

Journalist Emily Wilson talks to artists about their work and finds out what drives them to create.

If you own or operate a business that uses vans, trucks, or other commercial vehicles, you know how important it is to keep them in good condition. Not only do they need to be reliable and efficient, but they also need to look good. After all, your company’s image is on the line every time one of your vehicles hits the road. One way to protect your investment and give your business a boost is to invest in a van cover. A van cover can help keep your vehicle(s) looking their best by protecting them from the elements and potential damage.

With recent changes sweeping the world, it can be hard for kids not to get swept up in the anxiety and uncertainty that many of us feel. This sweet, simple audiobook can help children understand that the changes they are seeing, like wearing masks and social distancing, are actually evidence that they are very loved - by their family, their friends, their community, and the whole world.

The Three Graces of Val-Kill changes the way we think about Eleanor Roosevelt. Emily Wilson examines what she calls the most formative period in Roosevelt's life, from 1922 to 1936, when she cultivated an intimate friendship with Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook, who helped her build a cottage on the Val-Kill Creek in Hyde Park on the Roosevelt family land. In the early years, the three women - the "three graces", as Franklin Delano Roosevelt called them - were nearly inseparable.

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