The Book of the Thousand Nights and one Night
Journey to a world of magic, adventure, and romance with The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, a classic collection of Middle Eastern tales that has captivated readers for centuries. This new translation features stunning illustrations and an insightful introduction that sheds light on the cultural and historical context of these beloved stories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Folk Tales From Tibet, With Illustrations by a Tibetan Artist and Some Verses From Tibetan Love-songs;
Step into the magical world of Tibet with this enchanting collection of folk tales and love songs. Through these vividly rendered stories and verses, readers will discover the rich cultural heritage of Tibet and the power of its storytelling tradition. With beautiful illustrations by a Tibetan artist, Folk Tales from Tibet is a feast for the senses and a celebration of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Fairy Tales, Collected in the Odenwald, by J.W. Wolf. Ed. [In Tr.] by K.R.H. Mackenzie
This book is a collection of fairy tales from the Odenwald region of Germany, as collected by folklorist J.W. Wolf in the early 19th century. These tales include familiar stories like 'Little Red Riding Hood' and 'Cinderella', as well as lesser-known tales that offer a unique glimpse into the folklore and culture of this region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in fairy tales, folklore, or German culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Liffy
A classic fable in the style of Ovid, featuring vivid and poetic language that will transport you to another time and place. The story follows the metamorphosis of the river Liffey and its magical inhabitants. This book is a must-read for lovers of literature and mythology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Flash Magic
In this short story collection of fantasy and reality, mirrors hold secrets and you can access a new world just by turning the page. Think of this book like a box of chocolates. You can savor each uniquely different piece one at a time, or devour the whole box in one sitting-enjoying how all the different flavors combine and meld together.
The Circle of Kirke
Time is an ouroboros Fate has long tortured Pandora and her kin. After years of travails she will soon reach a final decision. If she cannot cut through the Tapestry of Fate, she will instead cut down its weavers.Meanwhile, Kirke finds herself enslaved by the same merciless threads that hold Pandora. For decades she has remained exiled on a lonely island. But soon, a new visitor will dangle the most fragile of hopes before her ...
Divine
Orphaned and pushed from one foster family to the next, sassy Ava's desires for the future should have been fairly simple - to carve a place in the world she could call home. 'Simple' goes out the window when she learns that not only did she inherit a manor in a sleepy town called Ravenwood, but that she has inherited a pack of wolf shifters along with it. Thrown in to a world that is hauntingly familiar but long forgotten, Ava seeks the guidance of four sexy shifters who test the emotional walls she has in place - each one awakening her in ways she had never known possible. When a new and powerful task is placed upon Ava's shoulders her life becomes even more complicated as she catches the malicious eye of the Archigos, the largest and most powerful pack on the North American continent. Determined to solidify her place in this world, Ava must choose between her heart's desire or risk war upon them all. Divine is book 1 of a reverse harem paranormal romance trilogy.
Fairie Tales - Jack and the Beanstalk
A Fairie is a-flutter in the pages in your hands. She sprinkles magic fairy dust and tangles all your plans. She does so just to ruin you, to make you writhe in pain. For you she feels distressed, disgust, discomfort and disdain.But look, you can, into her world, a window I can draw. Observe, you will, the Fairie land, its majesty, its awe. Its hope, its loss, its mystery, its each and every flaw.The Fairie air is pure, a fresh and different shade of white. Advised, you are, however, from the darkness to take flight. With caution turn the pages, for an evil lurks within. Enough with tender foreplay, let the Fairie Tale begin.
Food for Thought
Limos is the goddess of starvation. Whatever she touch withers and wastes, crumbling to dust. She aids those seeking destruction, plaguing fields with famine and waters with drought. When mortals see her, they yearn. Her opposite, harvest goddess Demeter, makes life flourish wherever she goes. She supplies mortals with fruits and vegetables, piling their tables with sustenance and satisfaction. When mortals see her, they are contented. Given their opposing natures, The Fates themselves have decreed Limos and Demeter are never to meet, promising only ruin and mutual destruction should they ever unite. But when Demeter arrives at her doorstep, begging for her assistance, Limos can't help but fall victim to the same yearning her mortal worshippers feel...
Tales of Ramayana
This is taken from Ramayana is an all-popular epic in South and Southeast Asia. It is the one of the two "Itihasa" most widely read &widely revered by hindus. "Itihasa" means happened and true story.It is the story of King Rama who must save his kidnapped wife, Sita.
Spartan Heart
New school year, same old problems . . . At Mythos Academy, everyone knows exactly who I am: Rory Forseti, Spartan girl and the daughter of Reapers. Even though I fought alongside my cousin Gwen Frost to save the mythological world from Loki and his evil Reapers of Chaos, I'm still the most hated girl at the academy because of all the horrible things my parents did. I had hoped that this school year would be different, but the other kids just won't let me forget about my parents. But something strange is going on at the Colorado academy. First, I run into a Viking guy who dislikes me more than most. Then I notice some odd artifacts in the Library of Antiquities. And worst of all, I start hearing rumors about a new group of Reapers who can summon mythological monsters. I might be the most hated girl at Mythos Academy, but I'm also the only one who can save it . . .
The Circle of Kirke
Time is an ouroboros Fate has long tortured Pandora and her kin. After years of travails she will soon reach a final decision. If she cannot cut through the Tapestry of Fate, she will instead cut down its weavers.Meanwhile, Kirke finds herself enslaved by the same merciless threads that hold Pandora. For decades she has remained exiled on a lonely island. But soon, a new visitor will dangle the most fragile of hopes before her ...
East of the Sun, West of the Moon & Other Stories
Stories are all around us.They're in the TV and movies we so adore, in the video games we play, and of course in the books we read. They're in newspapers and magazines, too; in the conversations we share with old friends, and with new ones. They're on our mobile phones, in aeroplanes, in submarines, and even in our dreams. Our obsession with, and craving for, stories rests squarely with the way we are so absorbed by them, just as it does with the way we don't need to continually consider how and why they work.Most of the time, when reading or listening to stories, we forget that these tales have been shaped through the passage of time. Like pebbles in a river smoothed by rushing waters, they were honed through centuries of telling and retelling.The stories contained in this anthology are a fragment of a tradition that has shaped humanity, just as it has been shaped by humanity.At The Scheherazade Foundation we regard stories and storytelling as an achievement of our species equal in significance to the development of language, art, and architecture.We invite you to dip into the tales in this small treasury - gleaned as they are from various corners of the world- to reflect about them, and to consider the wisdom they hold.
Ghost of the Violet Well & Other Stories
Stories are all around us.They're in the TV and movies we so adore, in the video games we play, and of course in the books we read. They're in newspapers and magazines, too; in the conversations we share with old friends, and with new ones. They're on our mobile phones, in aeroplanes, in submarines, and even in our dreams. Our obsession with, and craving for, stories rests squarely with the way we are so absorbed by them, just as it does with the way we don't need to continually consider how and why they work.Most of the time, when reading or listening to stories, we forget that these tales have been shaped through the passage of time. Like pebbles in a river smoothed by rushing waters, they were honed through centuries of telling and retelling.The stories contained in this anthology are a fragment of a tradition that has shaped humanity, just as it has been shaped by humanity.At The Scheherazade Foundation we regard stories and storytelling as an achievement of our species equal in significance to the development of language, art, and architecture.We invite you to dip into the tales in this small treasury - gleaned as they are from various corners of the world- to reflect about them, and to consider the wisdom they hold.
East of the Sun, West of the Moon & Other Stories
Stories are all around us.They're in the TV and movies we so adore, in the video games we play, and of course in the books we read. They're in newspapers and magazines, too; in the conversations we share with old friends, and with new ones. They're on our mobile phones, in aeroplanes, in submarines, and even in our dreams. Our obsession with, and craving for, stories rests squarely with the way we are so absorbed by them, just as it does with the way we don't need to continually consider how and why they work.Most of the time, when reading or listening to stories, we forget that these tales have been shaped through the passage of time. Like pebbles in a river smoothed by rushing waters, they were honed through centuries of telling and retelling.The stories contained in this anthology are a fragment of a tradition that has shaped humanity, just as it has been shaped by humanity.At The Scheherazade Foundation we regard stories and storytelling as an achievement of our species equal in significance to the development of language, art, and architecture.We invite you to dip into the tales in this small treasury - gleaned as they are from various corners of the world- to reflect about them, and to consider the wisdom they hold.
Tale of a Lantern & Other Stories
Stories are all around us.They're in the TV and movies we so adore, in the video games we play, and of course in the books we read. They're in newspapers and magazines, too; in the conversations we share with old friends, and with new ones. They're on our mobile phones, in aeroplanes, in submarines, and even in our dreams. Our obsession with, and craving for, stories rests squarely with the way we are so absorbed by them, just as it does with the way we don't need to continually consider how and why they work.Most of the time, when reading or listening to stories, we forget that these tales have been shaped through the passage of time. Like pebbles in a river smoothed by rushing waters, they were honed through centuries of telling and retelling.The stories contained in this anthology are a fragment of a tradition that has shaped humanity, just as it has been shaped by humanity.At The Scheherazade Foundation we regard stories and storytelling as an achievement of our species equal in significance to the development of language, art, and architecture.We invite you to dip into the tales in this small treasury - gleaned as they are from various corners of the world- to reflect about them, and to consider the wisdom they hold.
Let Them Eat Fruitcake!
Fruitcake. Millions of people eat it, joke about it, re-gift it, dispose of it, and try to make sense of it every year. But few know the truth behind the world's most loved/hated holiday dessert. Is there really only one fruitcake that has been passed around for years? Where does it come from? Why was it created? This book blows the tin lid off one of the best-kept secrets in the world. Finally, fruitcake demystified.
The Tortoise`s Odyssey - A Collection of unforgettable Adventures
"The Tortoise's Odyssey: A Collection of Unforgettable Adventures" is a mesmerizing book that delves deep into the heart of Africa, drawing from the rich tapestry of age-old folktales narrated beneath the enchanting African moonlight. Within its pages, this captivating tome weaves together three stunning adventures featuring the clever Tortoise, each with invaluable lessons to impart.This literary gem doesn't merely cater to lovers of folklore; it opens its embrace to animal and pet enthusiasts alike. Through its enchanting tales, it promotes the harmonious coexistence of humanity and the animal kingdom, instilling moral values and a deep appreciation for our furry and feathered companions.
Oaf In Ophir
A highlight of every summer for Emory and his little sister Faye was their special annual visit to their grandmother. At Baba's house, the kids played by the streams, ate blackberries, watched deer, and ran through the woods to their heart's desire. This summer, Emory was particularly intrigued by the rumor of a magical Oaf living near Baba after discovering his dad's Ophir newspaper clippings. Emory was alert as he explored the streams and wandered through the woods. A flash of light up the hillside began the magical summer he hoped for. A voice floated through the air, the sound of wood twisting in the trees, and a glimpse of a ragged piece of cloth were the first hints of the Oaf. Baba was delighted by Emory's adventures and urged him to offer a sandwich along with a note to the mysterious being who was revealing itself for Emory. The Oaf revealed his magic with nature after Emory was mysteriously protected from a mountain lion attack. Baba finally shared her encounters with the irresistible Oaf and his ways in the woods. Tantalizing encounters ensued when Faye arrived and the Oaf slowly befriended the children. The Oaf helped them discover their own personal relationship with nature and their own innate gifts of magic with the plants, trees, and wildlife.The elusive Oaf sparks the imagination, leaving the reader wishing for more! Captivating from beginning to end, Linsteadt weaves an enchanting lyrical tale of a family's search for innocence and wisdom through their connection to nature. -Paula Peach, Teacher/Artist/Musician -Eric Peach, Author/Teacher The Oaf in Ophir rekindles the spirit of the forest for young and old to explore, trust, play and come back to time and time again. This children's story will prompt any age to grab a friend and go explore their surrounding ecosystem, one creek at a time. -Aimee Retzler, Sierra Harvest Co-Director Creating wonder for youngsters is not as easy as it may seem. To feed young and fertile minds and hold their attention with a fresh story requires not only skill but also authenticity. Dan G Linsteadt accomplishes this quite smoothly in his delightful book, Oaf in Ophir. Linsteadt's development of characters is remarkable-they come alive in just a few pages and they are bound to stay in the reader's imagination long after reading the book. The story is compelling and draws the reader along in a steady flow. It also contains an important message about our relationship with nature and its creatures. That message is folded neatly into the story without any preaching. Oh, to be a child discovering the magic of the woods and streams with the Oaf! I imagine anyone who reads this book will feel exactly that way. -John Bowman, Writer/Poet
Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," penned by the legendary Lewis Carroll, is a literary masterpiece that beckons readers into a whimsical world of unparalleled imagination and boundless curiosity. Published in 1865, this enduring classic has captured the hearts and minds of generations, enchanting both the young and the young at heart.Follow Alice, a curious and spirited young girl, as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm where the ordinary laws of reality are delightfully upended. In this surreal and wondrous land, readers encounter a colorful cast of characters, from the enigmatic Cheshire Cat and the perpetually late White Rabbit to the capricious Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter with his zany tea parties.Lewis Carroll's prose is a gateway to a dreamscape where imagination knows no bounds, and whimsy reigns supreme. The story unfolds as a riddle, inviting readers to ponder its clever wordplay and whimsical logic. It's a tale that seamlessly straddles the line between childhood innocence and adult satire, offering profound observations on society and human nature beneath its fantastical surface."Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is a timeless journey that transcends the boundaries of time and age, inviting readers to embrace the magic of curiosity and the boundless realm of possibilities. Whether you're revisiting this enchanting world or embarking on your first adventure with Alice, prepare to be captivated by the whimsy, charm, and wit that make this book an enduring classic and a literary treasure for all time.
The Cat That Walked by Himself and Other Cat Stories
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. But the wildest of all the wild animals was the Cat. He walked by himself, and all places were alike to him. Cats have long been considered creatures of mystery and magic. Worshipped as deities in some cultures, feared as harbingers of bad fortune in others, it's little surprise that their enigmatic charm continues to capture our imaginations today.This classic collection of the most beloved cat tales includes Saki's 'Tobermory', in which a straight-talking cat leaves dinner guests aghast yet entranced; a Norse fairy tale involving a spectacular feline rescue; 'The Dragon Tamers' by E. Nesbit; and H. P. Lovecraft's strange story 'The Cats of Ulthar'; amongst many others to enjoy for years to come.
Russian Folk-Tales
Russian Folk-Tales is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Second Mrs.Tanqueray
The Second Mrs.Tanqueray is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Crown of Salt and Bone
A lost king. A deadly bargain. And the ultimate sacrifice.After losing the love of her life on an island of horrors, Margrete Wood opens a portal to the Underworld. She's claimed her full powers, becoming a powerful goddess, and she'll use her new magic to steal Bash's soul back from the realm of the dead.Darius, the God of the Sea, has waited centuries for Margrete to return. She's the reincarnation of the woman he once loved, and he's hellbent on wiping away Bash's memory. But the Underworld is filled with ruthless gods and corrupt bargains, and when Margrete makes a deal with the God of Death himself to get her king back, Darius agrees to help-for a steep price.With monsters of the deep to slay and a death god to appease, Margrete is forced to work with her enemy before time runs out and everything she loves is destroyed. For good, this time.The third book of this exciting fantasy trilogy is perfect for readers who love high-seas adventures, swashbuckling heroes, and forbidden, steamy romance. Fans of Danielle L. Jensen's The Bridge Kingdom, and Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses will be enthralled.
Mr. Dooley
Mr. Dooley - In Peace and in War is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The Family at Ditlabeng and other tales from Botswana
Naomi Mitchison spent many years visiting, then living with, the Bakgatla of Botswana. During that time, she wrote a great deal about the tribal structure, social culture and behaviour of the population. Some of that writing was in the form of these stories collected here, ostensibly for children. This was her opportunity to describe in simple detail the problems and difficulties in the day-to-day life of ordinary people. Gathered here are the collections Ketse and the African Chief (1965), Friends and Enemies (1966), The Family at Ditlabeng (1968), Sunrise Tomorrow (1973), Snake! (1976) and The Vegetable War (1980), together with Modise and the Donkeys (1975), The Kid (1975), The Little Sister (1976), The Wild Dogs (1976) The Brave Nurse, For Her Country, and Letsei and Sekgwari (1977), and the longer A Mochudi Family from 1965.
The Tale of Double Six
The Tale of Double Six is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.
The Cap of Invisibility
The Cap of Invisibility is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.
The Wondrous Seed
The Wondrous Seed is a Teaching Story by Tahir Shah, one of the foremost writers of his generation, who was himself raised in the ancient tradition of stories and storytelling.The son of the prominent Sufi writer and thinker Idries Shah, Tahir was weaned on folktales and folklore, drawn from all points of the cultural compass.Encouraged to write stories of his own from early childhood, he was trained to draw both perception and entertainment from the great story treasuries, such as The Thousand and One Nights.Descended from a long line of storytellers, Tahir learnt that the simplest tale often contains interwoven layers of meaning, knowledge, and acuity frequently invisible to the reader - and that by learning to recognize the subtleties, it's possible to mine a treasure trove of wisdom.
The Coming Day
The Coming Day - and other poems is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1862. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
The True Bride and the Shoemaker
Welcome to Pippington, where motorcars bump down old, city lanes, elegant shoes appear by magic, and an ordinary shoemaker can become a hero. Peter Talbot could use a little magic. Cheap factory-made shoes are putting his shop out of business, his nagging sisters will never let him rest, and his efforts to find true love are constantly thwarted by worldly fickleness. However, the gift of a wild primrose and a shipment of rare griffin skin are about to change everything. When beautiful, handmade shoes begin appearing in his shop every morning, Peter is determined to find his secret helper. What he finds introduces him to adventure and the hidden world of magic in Pippington. The True Bride and the Shoemaker is the first of The Pippington Tales, based on The Elves and the Shoemaker and other fairy tales.
Modern Mythical Creatures
Ancient British myths reimaginedAccording to stories, we share our world with a menagerie of mysterious creatures. What happens when those creatures appear in the modern world? Do fairies still like traditional offerings of herbs and spices? Do unicorns still live in forests? Do sea serpents still yearn to eat innocent maidens?This collection of stories brings myths from across the UK to a modern world with offices, cities and fast food restaurants. The consequences are often comedic, sometimes horrific and always surprising.
The True Bride and the Shoemaker
Welcome to Pippington, where motorcars bump down old, city lanes, elegant shoes appear by magic, and an ordinary shoemaker can become a hero. Peter Talbot could use a little magic. Cheap factory-made shoes are putting his shop out of business, his nagging sisters will never let him rest, and his efforts to find true love are constantly thwarted by worldly fickleness. However, the gift of a wild primrose and a shipment of rare griffin skin are about to change everything. When beautiful, handmade shoes begin appearing in his shop every morning, Peter is determined to find his secret helper. What he finds introduces him to adventure and the hidden world of magic in Pippington. The True Bride and the Shoemaker is the first of The Pippington Tales, based on The Elves and the Shoemaker and other fairy tales.
Tanglewood
Aoife Ni Coillte is the eldest daughter of an Irish Indentured family, living in a poor village near the estate of Tanglewood Manor. In love with George Oliver Williams, the eldest son of the wealthy Williams family to whom the manor belongs, Aoife is rejected as an unsuitable match in favour of the heiress, Dido Dubois. Pride and bigotry drive her to unkindness towards Dido's younger sister, Bellouise, until one fateful evening, when she is jointly punished by the African ancestral spirit, Belloko, and Pouq, the Irish phantom faerie. Transformed into the monstrous Steel Donkey, Aoife is condemned to haunt and terrorise the area, until she can learn to love that which she hates.Ten years later, the Williams family hires John Jack, a discerning and kind freed slave to help maintain the family property. An unlikely bond takes root between Aoife and John, followed by rumours of Steel Donkey sightings spreading like bushfire across the hills.Tanglewood is a postcolonial gothic romance, set in a fictional 1840s Barbados, that explores the isolation of the Irish Indentured, and a unique origin story for the local folkloric legend of the Steel Donkey.
The History of an Untold Love
The History of an Untold Love is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Cinderella's Costa Rican Adventure
Her holiday adventure to the Costa Rican rainforest wasn't supposed to involve falling for the closed-off--but undeniably gorgeous!--resort owner... Find out more in Scarlet Wilson 's fiftieth book for Harlequin, the latest story in The Christmas Pact trilogy. A bumpy start... with a fairy-tale ending? After her sheltered upbringing, Eliza's exploring her adventurous side in Costa Rica! But her dream vacation is hijacked by gorgeous, brooding resort owner Matt. Enthusiastic Eliza's determined to win him over. But, when they're stranded in a cave on Christmas Eve, she can't hide her vulnerability. Until Matt encourages her to continue grabbing life with both hands. Can she do the same for this tortured CEO? From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. The Christmas Pact Book 1: Mistletoe Magic in Tahiti by Kandy ShepherdBook 2: Cinderella's Costa Rican Adventure by Scarlet WilsonBook 3: Snowbound Reunion in Japan by Nina Milne
Marigold and Rose
Marigold and Rose is a magical and incandescent fiction from the Nobel laureate Louise Gl羹ck. "Marigold was absorbed in her book; she had gotten as far as the V." So begins Marigold and Rose, Louise Glück's astonishing chronicle of the first year in the life of twin girls. Imagine a fairy tale that is also a multigenerational saga; a piece for two hands that is also a symphony; a poem that is also, in the spirit of Kafka's The Metamorphosis, an incandescent act of autobiography. Here are the elements you'd expect to find in a story of infant twins: Father and Mother, Grandmother and Other Grandmother, bath time and naptime--but more than that, Marigold and Rose is an investigation of the great mystery of language and of time itself, of what is and what has been and what will be. "Outside the playpen there were day and night. What did they add up to? Time was what they added up to. Rain arrived, then snow." The twins learn to climb stairs, they regard each other like criminals through the bars of their cribs, they begin to speak. "It was evening. Rose was smiling placidly in the bathtub playing with the squirting elephant, which, according to Mother, represented patience, strength, loyalty and wisdom. How does she do it, Marigold thought, knowing what we know." Simultaneously sad and funny, and shot through with a sense of stoic wonder, this small miracle of a book, following thirteen books of poetry and two collections of essays, is unlike anything Glück has written, while at the same time it is inevitable, transcendent.
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene - and other poems is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
A Labyrinth
A lyrical retelling of the myth of Daedalus and Pasiphae, the poetry of the forgotten, the designs of yearning, and the threads of desire. With A Labyrinth, one of our most inventive poets turns to fiction and an "elegant and distinctive prose" (Foreword Reviews).
Rouge The Enchanted Dragon
Centuries ago, magic dragon families soared in the sky, until one tragic period when extinction for them was close to certain. Travel through time with these dragons and join a little enchanted dragon named Rouge in his quest to regain the magic that was taken from them.See how magic is restored, as Rouge teams up with two human children to create a magical link that also helps the small children deal with their emotions. Follow the magic and beauty of the French countryside as a small family takes this baby dragon with open arms to welcome him as an additional member of the family. You will smile with wonder, cry with disappointment, and sigh with relief in this story which is the beginning of a 5-part book series.
The Goddess Edda
This is a goddess-centric collection retelling Norse mythological tales. Despite the documented feats of many of the Norse Gods and Heroes, this mythology is often bereft of any significant inclusion of the deeds of the Norse Goddesses. This could be due to the influence of Christendom at the time the mythology was recorded. However, unexplored fragments still exist that reference the unknown goddess-oriented tales. Many of the tales herein are based on cultural fragments that have persisted and have been fleshed out to fit in with what is known from the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and the Saxo Grammaticus. This volume is a modern creative expansion and should be regarded as such; these tales are engendered to return what time and Christian-bias stole from the Norse Goddesses.
LegionPress
The Legionpress is a grand press, shiny and sparkling, ever on the ready to produce, to put the word into the universe, and to feed, as any good press will do, on the crunchy letters and punctuation marks edited out of the stories and poems the press encounters.Many work with The Press, and we are pleased to share our tales of speculative fiction. Enjoy.
300,000 Kisses
A landmark illustrated anthology of queer Greek and Roman love stories that reclaim and celebrate homosexual love and sensuality, from artist Luke Edward Hall and award-winning poet Se獺n Hewitt. For centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world has either been ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few narratives are widely known: the wild romance of Achilles and Patroclus; the yearning love of Sappho's lyrics; and the three genders introduced in Plato's Symposium. Yet there is a rich literary tradition of queer Greek and Roman love that extends far beyond the prudish translations of these familiar handful of stories. In 300,000 Kisses, award-winning poet Se獺n Hewitt and renowned designer Luke Edward Hall collect these stories--including some of the most beautiful and moving in the classical canon--and bring them to vivid life. Alongside celebrated works by Homer, Sappho, Ovid and Catullus, they include a wide range of rarely anthologized sources: raunchy poems, thoughtful dialogues, philosophical treatises, and even a graffiti text salvaged from the ruins of Pompeii. Through Hewitt's contemporary translations and Hall's vibrant illustrations, we encounter relationships that are by turns heartfelt and nourishing, unrequited and lustful, toxic and crude, tender and fulfilling. A groundbreaking anthology that seeks to change the way we see the ancient world, 300,000 Kisses is a fascinating journey through love in all its forms.
LegionPress
The Legionpress is a grand press, shiny and sparkling, ever on the ready to produce, to put the word into the universe, and to feed, as any good press will do, on the crunchy letters and punctuation marks edited out of the stories and poems the press encounters. Many work with The Press, and we are pleased to share our tales of speculative fiction. Enjoy.
Tales from the Meddahs
Dive into Tales from the Meddahs, an enchanting collection of Turkish folk tales and legends that celebrates the rich storytelling tradition of the Middle East!After two decades of collecting and sharing stories, I've curated this collection to preserve and present narratives that might otherwise be forgotten by English-speaking readers. Each tale is rooted in the post-Byzantine traditions of the Turkish people, reflecting timeless themes of magic, cunning, and love.With sensitivity to historical context, I've adapted these stories for modern readers while staying true to their original spirit. You'll find full attributions for each tale, honoring the early collectors and providing insights into their cultural backgrounds.Tales from the Meddahs is the first volume in a series dedicated to unveiling lost and forgotten tales from around the world. Join me on this journey to explore the universal threads that connect us all through storytelling-a legacy as ancient as humanity itself.
