This book on the Constellation Taurus describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the story, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.

Some years ago it was my privilege to enjoy the acquaintance of Miss Frances Rolleston, of Keswick, and to carry on a correspondence with her with respect to her work, Mazzaroth: or, the Constellations. She was the first to create an interest in this important subject. Since then Dr. Seiss, of Philadelphia, has endeavoured to popularize her work on the other side of the Atlantic; and brief references have been made to the subject in such books as Moses and Geology, by Dr. Kinns, and inPrimeval Man; but it was felt, for many reasons, that it was desirable to make another effort to set forth, in a more complete form, the witness of the stars to prophetic truth, so necessary in these last days. To the late Miss Rolleston, however, belongs the honour of collecting a mass of information bearing on this subject; but, published as it was, chiefly in the form of notes, unarranged and unindexed, it was suited only for, but was most valuable to, the student. She it was who performed the drudgery of collecting the facts presented by Albumazer, the Arab astronomer to the Caliphs of Grenada, 850 a.d.; and the Tables drawn up by Ulugh Beigh, the Tartar prince and astronomer, about 1650 a.d., who gives the Arabian Astronomy as it had come down from the earliest times. Modern astronomers have preserved, and still have in common use, the ancient names of over a hundred of the principal stars which have been handed down; but now these names are used merely as a convenience, and without any reference to their significance. This work is an attempt to popularize this ancient information, and to use it in the interests of truth. For the ancient astronomical facts and the names, with their signification, I am, from the very nature of the case, indebted, of course, to all who have preserved, collected, and handed them down; but for their interpretation I am alone responsible. It is for the readers to judge how far my conclusions are borne out by the evidence; and how far the foundation of our hopes of coming glory are strengthened by the prophecies which have been written in the stars of heaven, as well as in the Scriptures of truth.

Perfect for birthdays from Sep 23-Oct 22)! Discover this gorgeous watercolor zodiac journal from Artprintly Books, featuring the Libra astrology sign (September 23-October 22), for a personalized touch. With its pretty, hand-painted cover artwork, this notebook is a stylish spot for moments of starry-eyed inspiration. It's the perfect size to take on daily adventures, so you'll never miss a chance to jot down notes, thoughts, or a to-do list when creativity strikes. It's the ultimate mini indulgence when you want to treat yourself to a present, and it makes an excellent gift for a girlfriend, daughter, mom, teen, or student. DETAILS: 110 Pages (55 Spreads), Lined (College-Ruled). Dedication Page for writing in your name. Acid-Free, 55# Cream-Colored Interior Paper. The paper is sourced from a Forest Stewardship Council-certified provider and features 30% post-consumer recycled material. Printed with Chlorine-Free Ink, in modern gray tones. Perfect Binding. Bound as a beautiful paperback book. Matte Cover. Artist-Crafted, Hand-Painted Cover Artwork.

Your Sun sign (often referred to simply as your sign) is the zodiac sign the Sun was traveling through at the time of your birth. Your Sun sign is the most important and pervasive influence in your horoscope and in many ways determines how others see you. It governs your individuality, your distinctive style, and your drive to fulfill your goals. It symbolizes the role you are given to play in this life. It’s as if at the moment of your birth you were pushed onstage into a drama called This Is My Life. In this drama, you are the starring actor—and your sign is the character you play. This elegant little volume is packed with what your Sun sign tells you about you. You’ll read about your many positive qualities as well as your negative issues and inclinations. You’ll find insights into your power, potentials, and pitfalls; advice about relationships, love, and sex; clarification on erogenous zones and how you combine romantically with other signs; guidance regarding career, health, and diet; and information about myriads of objects, places, concepts, and things to which you’re attached. You’ll also find topics not usually included in other astrology books—such as how you fit in with Chinese astrology and with numerology.

Every night, a pageant of Greek mythology circles overhead. Perseus flies to the rescue of Andromeda, Orion faces the charge of the snorting Bull, and the ship of the Argonauts sails in search of the Golden Fleece. Constellations are the invention of human imagination, not of nature. They are an expression of the human desire to impress its own order upon the apparent chaos of the night sky. Modern science tells us that these twinkling points of light are glowing balls of gas, but the ancient Greeks, to whom we owe many of our constellations, knew nothing of this. Ian Ridpath, award-winning astronomy writer and popularizer, has been intrigued by the myths of the stars for many years. Star Tales is the first modern guide to combine all the fascinating myths in one book, illustrated with the beautiful and evocative engravings from two of the leading star atlases: Johann Bode’s Uranographia of 1801 and John Flamsteed’s Atlas Coelestis of 1729. This classic book, now in a revised and expanded edition, presents additional information on the constellations with new and enchanting illustrations. For anyone interested in the stars and classical mythology, for anyone who is an armchair astronomer, this is the perfect gift.

Written by anthropologist Diane Johnson, Night Skies of Aboriginal Australia has been in demand since its publication in 1998. It is a record of the stars and planets which pass across night-time.

Retells the story of Orion, the mythic hunter, and how his actions angered the gods and sealed his fate.

This book on the Constellation Ursa Major describes the constellation, tells of the origin of the myth, retells the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, and discusses the constellation in other cultures.