The Princess Behind Thorns
For this princess forced under an enchantment, escaping from her spell is only the first ordeal. Claiming the throne is even more dangerous. Princess Rose Amelia has spent a hundred years trapped in a magical garden, surrounded by walls of thorns that protect her from rescuers she never wanted. Nothing ever changes - until the spell twists to threaten her as well, and a prince finally breaks through the thorns. Prince Terrence knows he would never be his father's preference to inherit the throne. But he also knows his oldest brother won't take care of their people, and rescuing the Princess Behind Thorns is the only way he can become heir. He planned on marrying her to claim the inheritance; he didn't plan on falling in love with her. Escaping from the magical garden and returning to court will plunge Terrence and Rose both into a deadly world of politics, intrigue and betrayals. Making a claim to the throne doesn't guarantee it will be accepted, and deciding to marry doesn't mean that they actually can. To protect the country and themselves, they must learn who to trust and who is an enemy - and somehow learn how to admit their feelings for each other too. This fantasy romance, the first in a series, brings a new angle to the story of Sleeping Beauty by starting where most versions end. If you enjoy heroines finding their strength, fantasy worlds with a touch of intrigue, and slightly magical cats, you won't want to miss the Thorns Saga.
The Little Big Clockmaker
If you're bored of the same old children's books and want something wild, we've got just the thing for you! This one's got magic, time travel, unexpected consequences. and more surprises than a clown car at a birthday party. Plus, the hero's a clockmaker, so you know it's going be ticking with excitement! But here's the thing, it's based on a real-life clock and the author even lives there! So, pack your bags, hop on a train, and come visit The Eastgate Clock in Chester to see if you can spot the clockmaker yourself. Just don't mess with time too much, we don't want to end up in the Stone Age or something!
Once Upon a Time in Hell Valley
The present story takes place in the distant past. It is when the industrial revolution reached its pinnacle of prosperity. During this time, human society had made incredible scientific and social advances that promised a much better and brighter future. However, there was still a significant distance to travel before reaching a desirable and ideal society.Religious and sectarian prejudices have unquestionably hindered enlightenment throughout history and are undoubtedly one of the major obstacles to the advancement and excellence of the human race. In actuality, it is only through the erasing and dimming of these ideas and attitudes that bright and new horizons will be unlocked in front of us, allowing humans to arrive at the source of freedom and happiness.This story follows the life of a daring and free-spirited man with lofty goals and ideals.He is willing to go through any hardship to achieve his desires and dreams. It is a characteristic shared by all people who have complete faith in their goals and ideals and are not afraid to face danger.But occasionally, we come across forces that challenge our inner resolve and make our movements a little shaky.The main character of this story is also confronted with such a predicament. He is engaged in a conflict with a group of people who are extremely bigoted and superstitious and who are adamantly opposed to modernity as well as the social and cultural advancements of that time.Nonetheless, he makes every effort to open a window for these people and illuminate their dimly lit minds. It is clear that he will experience numerous challenges as a result.The most difficult task in the world, according to one thinker, is to eradicate prejudice and superstition from people's minds. However, there are always those who are unafraid of petrification in their surroundings and who warmly welcome such dangers. Last but not least, such individuals can contribute to the advancement and excellence of humanity and release us from the bonds of corrupt and unjustified beliefs.In this context, it is not inappropriate to bring up some of the attitudes of Thomas Paine, who played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural development of his era."These are the times that try men's souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value."In another place, Thomas Paine added: "Men who are sincere in defending their freedom will always feel concern at every circumstance which seems to make against them; it is the natural and honest consequence of all affectionate attachments, and the want of it is a vice. But the dejection lasts only for a moment; they soon rise out of it with additional vigor; the glow of hope, courage, and fortitude, will, in a little time, supply the place of every inferior passion, and kindle the whole heart into heroism."
Medusa
I grew up the daughter of Ceto and Phorcys, the ancient sea god of the hidden dangers of the deep seas and gods of the sea creatures. Unlike any other offspring of a god I was born mortal, an outcast from my family. I left to go to the city of Akitiki to become a priestess of Athena's temple, only to get stuck in between the feud of gods.For years there have been stories about Medusa, coming and going in different versions. Finally the truth of Medusa's life is revealed; another tragic mythology story of a human stuck in between the feud of gods. This is a story from Medusa's perspective, explaining parts of her life never spoken of before. Her life started being born from immortal gods as a mortal herself, then a beautiful priestess of Athens temple, then an outlaw monster wanted dead. Figuring out who Medusa is and what her real purpose is, she's set on a journey to find herself with the help of the people around her-struggling with the realization of who she really is and fighting to her controversial end.
Legends of the Capilano
Bringing the Legends home Legends of the Capilano updates E. Pauline Johnson's 1911 classic Legends of Vancouver, restoring Johnson's intended title for the first time. This new edition celebrates the storytelling abilities of Johnson's Skwxw繳7mesh (Squamish) collaborators, Joe and Mary Capilano, and supplements the original fifteen legends with five additional stories narrated solely or in part by Mary Capilano, highlighting her previously overlooked contributions to the book. Alongside photographs and biographical entries for E. Pauline Johnson, Joe Capilano, and Mary Capilano, editor Alix Shield provides a detailed publishing history of Legends since its first appearance in 1911. Interviews with literary scholar Rick Monture (Mohawk) and archaeologist Rudy Reimer (Skwxw繳7mesh) further considers the legacy of Legends in both scholars' home communities. Compiled in consultation with the Mathias family, the direct descendants of Joe and Mary Capilano and members of the Skwxw繳7mesh Nation, this edition reframes, reconnects, and reclaims the stewardship of these stories.
Fairy Tales from the Rock
In the beginning, fairy tales were all we had. Tales to explain the unexplained, to impart morality, and culture. But more often than not, to warn. From the editors of the From the Rock anthologies comes a new selection of stories, carefully curated from some of Newfoundland and Labrador's favourite authors. Between these pages, old tales are revisited, familiar foes lurk, and fairy tales for the modern age are born. Including the work of Bronwynn Erskine (By Reservation Only), Melissa Bishop (The Fairies of Foggy Island) and David James Lynch (All Things Broken).
Medusa
I grew up the daughter of Ceto and Phorcys, the ancient sea god of the hidden dangers of the deep seas and gods of the sea creatures. Unlike any other offspring of a god I was born mortal, an outcast from my family. I left to go to the city of Akitiki to become a priestess of Athena's temple, only to get stuck in between the feud of gods.For years there have been stories about Medusa, coming and going in different versions. Finally the truth of Medusa's life is revealed; another tragic mythology story of a human stuck in between the feud of gods. This is a story from Medusa's perspective, explaining parts of her life never spoken of before. Her life started being born from immortal gods as a mortal herself, then a beautiful priestess of Athens temple, then an outlaw monster wanted dead. Figuring out who Medusa is and what her real purpose is, she's set on a journey to find herself with the help of the people around her-struggling with the realization of who she really is and fighting to her controversial end.
ẸL?̣M?̣Ṣ?̣ Must Die
ABOUT THE PLAY ẸL?̣M?̣Ṣ?̣ MUST DIE is the story of Elemoso, a 17th-century warrior of Old Oyo who was betrayed by his state and yet, still sacrificed himself for Oyo. In the 1650s, the Oyo Army confronted the Nupe Forces, in a bid to reclaim their capital city which had been sacked by the forces of the neighboring Nupe Kingdom. The play unveils the bitterest battle between the old Oyo (Oyo Ile) and the Nupe Soldiers led by a female warlord: General Egunu, a woman passionate about defeating Elemoso on the battleground as a way of sealing her place as the greatest Warrior in the Nupe Kingdom. Elemoso faces an inevitable death after being shot with so many arrows. Egunu needing the corpse of Eso as a prize of war finds herself in a dilemma when Eso suddenly wakes up alive in order to fulfill his last mission by the gods. The escape of Eso from the Nupe warriors and a return to find his hometown desecrated and his mother abducted by the same Oyo he has sworn to protect turned him into a marauder in search of vengeance. Eso being a man of tradition and nobility will have to make a decision between what is right and what is just.
Like Smoke, Like Light
A stunning debut!"Ogawa's debut collection of 17 speculative shorts stuns with its delicacy ... Harkening back to the oldest folk and fairy tales and raising pointed questions about how humans value and devalue each other, this is a showstopper." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Her work is unexpected, often horrific, and always enthralling. Weaving Japanese folklore in with the new, the weird, and science fiction horror elements, Ogawa's body of work is prolific and evergreen." -Thea James, Tor.comA monster wearing the stolen dress of a deceased mother agrees to help the woman's orphaned son. A girl whose blood can cause hallucinogenic visions makes a daring escape from the merchants who traffic her. In a society where people are prized for their jewel-hued skins-indigo, silver, amber, emerald-one girl endures brutal bruises to shine brightest of all, while another, her eyes sealed inside a featureless helmet, risks death to retrieve colors from the outside world. In the future of that culture, one where androids serve with brimming resentment and artificially altering one's skin color can be a crime, the most ordinary in appearance can prove the best detectives, and the most subtly effective rebels. On a far distant space station, another android encounters a goddess humans forgot."At pure surface level, these works appear rooted in the fantastical and magical, but as soon as you think you've found your footing and understand where you are, Ogawa warps your perception almost imperceptibly until the world is completely unfamiliar again." -Haralambi Markov, Tor.comLike Smoke, Like Light, the debut collection of short fiction from Japanese author Yukimi Ogawa, gathers seventeen tales that Locus Magazine has described as constructed in a "wild-but still grounded, feeling more like SF than fantasy-fashion." As novelist and poet Francesca Forrest writes in her introduction, "Ogawa is a remarkable light in the science fiction and fantasy firmament," who "writes unsettling stories that are by turns horrifying and touching." This book "give us space and time to think about how we really feel about tricky questions-like what makes a monster" and how loving families can be found when one accepts "the forms they choose to wear."Cover art and illustrations by Paula Arwen OwenMore praise for Like Smoke, Like Light"Inventive, fantastical, and original; Ogawa transforms mythology, ghost stories, and the tropes of science fiction into fresh, new visions."-A. C. Wise, Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Ghost Sequences"Yukimi Ogawa's first collection reveals her as a superb talent. These unsettling, sometimes harrowing journeys lead always toward grace and strange beauty."-C. C. Finlay, winner of the World Fantasy Award and author of the Traitor to the Crown series"These luminous stories-playful one minute, tragic the next-feel like the folklore of some alternate reality world. Often, they explore themes of how our identity is linked with our physicality ... how others perceive us, and the ways in which that outside perception affects how we perceive ourselves. Yukimi Ogawa's tales are as enchanting, heartbreaking, and gorgeous as the characters they revolve around."-Jeffrey Thomas, author of Punktown and The Unnamed Country
Why? Or, How a Peasant Got Into the Land of Anarchy
A revolutionary fairy tale for adults that makes sharpening your critique of capitalism fun.Why? follows the travels of a boy named Pochemu--"Why" in Russian--as he tries to understand the Tsar's empire, capitalism, state violence, and more. The answers his rapid-fire questions elicit, which make less and less sense the deeper he probes, are just as ridiculous today as they were a century ago, and just as descriptive of a society gone wrong. When Pochemu eventually enters the Land of Anarchy, he is confronted by his own strangeness to its citizens, who study the bizarre customs he brings to their free society. This is a timeless tale of the ludicrousness of power and its deluded defenders.In this fable, a child's innocent questions meet the lies used to justify a world of cruelty and inequality. The result is quasi-absurdist, political comedy. Abba and Wolf Gordin, Jewish anarchists in the Russian Revolution, wrote proletarian literature to enlighten and entertain. It's a genre that no longer really exists, but given this delightful book, maybe it should.
The Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
The Complete Fairy Stories of Oscar Wilde gathers all nine of Oscar Wilde's whimsical, poignant fabulations from The Happy Prince and Other Tales and The House of Pomegranates. Laced with Wilde's legendary drollery, these fanciful tales touch on the themes of love, devotion, creativity, compassion, friendship, and longing with both irresistible charm and profound insight. As appealing to adults as children, these ingenious gems by a master storyteller provide delightful bedtime reading and an enthralling escape to worlds of Wilde's making. This Warbler Classics edition includes a detailed biographical timeline of Wilde's life and work.
Some Kind of Pure Obsession
AlluraI didn't mean to, but because of me, the west coast sirens have added man-hunting to their list of favorite things to do. Most are following the matriarch's orders to only hunt at pre-approved siren events, but not all. Some have abandoned their clans and gone rogue. According to news reports, a group of religious men have gone missing from a nature retreat and we know the rogues are behind it. But when the kelpie twins drop by, we quickly learn it's much worse than we thought. Other mythic beings are worried the rogue sirens will out them, and have sent the kelpies with a threat: If the rogue sirens out the existence of mythical beings, the mythics will join together to remove us from the equation. CaraI'm finally doing what I think is right, instead of following clan directions. I've met a mermaid who makes my heart skip and my stomach flip. We've run away to join the water women revolution and begin our futures together in freedom. They call us rogues. And there's more of us in the revolution than anyone suspects. We stay hidden, and keep the human men we've collected tucked away. But we know we're being hunted by the sirens and the mythics, and it's only a matter of time before we're forced to fight our own kind. My sister Allura is coming for me, for all of us. Blood may be thicker than water, but when I see my sister again, there will be blood in the water. Some Kind of Pure Obsession is book two in the Siren Sisters series and is told from both Allura and Cara's points of view. The Siren Sisters series takes place in the same world as the forthcoming Wild Women series and the Obsidian Falls Coven series.
Oh My Gods
2024 WINNER Urban Fantasy & FINALIST Best Debut Prodigy - Storytrade Book Awards Something is off in the Swedish village Mara has moved to.After some encounters with supernatural elements, she finds out her neighbors are the long-forgotten Norse gods. For centuries they have been hiding in a small Swedish settlement, but now they want to be worshipped again.Since they aren't experts in modern media, they convince Mara, who is an obsessively ambitious and overconfident advertising manager, for help in putting them back on the map. She is determined to show the world she is capable of launching an entire religion.At least, that is the plan...But the gods are dangerously volatile. While they cause chaos everywhere, people close to Mara fall victim to floods and other disasters she helped create. She wants out, but the gods won't let her go.Can she turn this around without harming the ones she loves?
The Arabian Nights
The Arabian Nights, a wonderful fantasy and mythical collection of stories by Andrew Lang.
Blue Buddha
Curator Madame Fran癟oise Ren矇 de Cotret travels to Japan to procure loans of Buddhist sculptures for a forthcoming exhibition to be held at the Cernushi Museum in Paris. She is reunited with her Japanese friend Itsue and learns about her troubled romance with a Korean national, Fran癟oise in turn becomes attracted to a Buddhist monk. Later as the two women travel around the Kansai area they are caught by leaders of a criminal syndicate when they discover stolen statues waiting to be exported. Along with an appendix of factual information about temples in the Kansai area, a co-production of forty years experience in Japan, authors Abbott and L矇veill矇 weave together a tale of suspense and romantic intrigue with actual historical and geographical locations.
Owlfeather
Beware the Huntress of the NightAs a goddess created from flowers, Blodeuedd's attuned to the natural world. Blossoms unfurl beneath her touch, and every tree, every herb, every flower she plants thrives. She can also turn them into weapons-which she needs to defeat her estranged husband, Lleu.To protect herself and those she loves, she grows impenetrable forests around her home. No one can enter or leave unless they know the right spell. Birds patrol the skies, primed to give warning when the enemy approaches.Because Lleu, the Summer King, plans to destroy her and her lover, aided by his uncle, the magician who made her. Blodeuedd will do everything in her power to protect her love, The Winter King, from death at Lleu's hands. But when her creator transforms her into something...else...he unleashes forces none of them could have foreseen.The sequel to Flowerface, Owlfeather springs from ancient roots in the Welsh Mabinogion
Called
One kiss will change everything. One bite will repeat history ... I hear his name in my dreams. Sean. I've never see his face, but my soul would recognise him anywhere. Then one day I walk into a restaurant, and there he is. A real-life werewolf in the flesh, if I'm to believe the myth. I can see it in his eyes that he knows who I am, too. Our connection is undeniable, yet it's impossible to pursue. My controlling husband would never allow it. But Sean isn't prepared to let me go. The unspoken bond we share draws me closer to him, too-except, it awakens a dangerous, centuries-old rivalry. With a vicious, enemy pack of wolves hunting me down, and my husband's violent actions threatening those I love, I can no longer deny the truth. Some bonds are timeless and unbreakable. And if I want to survive, I must find out who I really am...
Athena
Love can be a hoot... even when you're a Goddess. Athena has seen and conquered all... except perhaps when it comes to matters of the heart. When a chance meeting with a nerdy librarian at a speed dating event results in a night of unmatched passion, Athena finds herself ready to spread her wings and take on a new opponent... love. Brian has lived a quiet life, but he knows something is missing. Or rather, someone. A serendipitous turn of events finds Brian the center of his own myth when he meets a stunning woman who turns his world-and his heart-upside down. Will Brian be the hero of his own legend and live happily ever after? Athena is book twenty-six in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world series, featuring kickass, owl shifter Goddesses, shy, sexy librarians, and more.
Grimms' Fairy Tales
They are the stories we've known since we were children. Rapunzel. Hansel and Gretel. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime. They're darker and often don't end very happily but they're often far more interesting. This version of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes the original versions of the stories translated by Edgar Taylor and Marian Edwardes.
Wild Soul
As soon as his teeth sunk into my neck...I was lost.Just when I think I've found an answer to the hundreds of mysteries in my life, another appears.This time, in the form of a vampire who seems to know secrets from my past...and who is desperate for my body and my soul.My enemies are circling, looking for a way to break me apart and separate me from my two alphas. And their power seems to be growing.We're determined to keep them away, but fate may have other plans.My heart will always be Daxon and Wilder's, but what about my blood...I'll do anything to keep them after everything we've been through.But it's going to take a wild soul to do it.Real Wolves Bite SeriesWild MoonWild HeartWild GirlWild LoveWild SoulWild KissWild Forever
Mmapelo O Ja Serati
mapelo O ja serati ke terama ye e le go ka ga lesogana leo go thwego ke Tumiso. Yena o be a ratana le lekgarebe leo go thwego ke Lerato. Ge nako e ntse e sepela, Tumiso o ile a ikhwetsa a ithatetse lekgarebe le lengwe leo go thwego ke Lethabo, gomme a mo rata go feta ka mokgwa wo a bego a rata Lerato. Go ile goa se be bonolo go re Tumiso a kgaogane le Lerato yoo e be a se a ka a mo direla phoso le ka e tee gore a kgone go ratana le lerato la pelo ya gagwe. Ge matsatsi a gatana direthe, Lerato o ile a thoma go gononela gore go na le seo se diregago gare ga Tumiso le Lethabo, a ba a feletsa a eya go Lethabo go mo tshosetsa gore a kgaogane le lesogana la gagwe. O rile go dira bjalo ya ba e ke o be a ba hlohleletsa gore ba ratane le go feta, seo se ile sa mo ferekanya kudu moo e le go gore o ile a ya go nkadingala gore a mo fe sehlare sa moratiso gore a jese Tumiso pele Lethabo a mo amoga yena. Ka madimabe seo se ile sa se mo somele a kgopisega kudu moo e le go gore o ile a lefa batho go re ba bolaye Lethabo, ka madimabe leano leo le lona la folotsa. Gomme o ile a boyela go nkadingala a mo lefa gore a tlose Lethabo 'tsatsing, ka madimabe maleatlana a nkadingala le ona a hlolega. Moo o ile a bona bokaone e le go betha Lethabo ka molamo go re a mmolaye goba a mo gobatse moo e le go gore Tumiso o tla re ge a mmona a sehlo a nyaka go ikamantsha le yena gape. Ka morago ga dikgobalo tseo Lethabo o ile a hwetswa mmileng a rapaletse ba nama ba mo isa bookelong, Tumiso o rile go kwa go re Lerato ke yena a gobaditsego Lethabo ka mokgwa ola, a nama a befelwa kudu moo e le go gore o ile a arogana le yena. Ka morago ga moo a ya bookelong go Lethabo go kgopela tshwarelo. Lethabo o rile go mo tshwarela a nama a mo kgopela gore a mo nyale, ba nama ba nyalana ya ba maswi le dinose.
Fury
Orphaned by war yet blessed by the gods, the slave-girl Tisiphone is chosen to become an assassin for the Greek Empire of the North. Fighting her way up from the slave pits, Tisiphone is given to the scarred warrior, Chloe, to train. The seasoned warrior prepares Tisiphone the only way Chloe knows: with the lash, with blood, with fear that must be conquered. For if Tisiphone is to stand with her sister Furies against the barbarian horde that threatens the Empire, she must be made to be like bronze: razor-sharp and unbending. But Tisiphone's heart will not be turned to ice. Tisiphone tempers war with love; for her sister Furies, for a man, perhaps even for undeserving Chloe herself.
The Complete Poems of Jean Ingelow
The Complete Poems of Jean Ingelow is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1872. 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.
Sardinian Folk Tales
In the Sardinian language, legends, folk and fairy tales are indicated with the expression Contos de foghile and Contus de forredda (stories by the fire-place). Cherished for centuries in the culture of the Sardinians and transmitted exclusively by story-telling, this book is born with this precise objective: get people, both adults and children, in close contact to Sardinia's most famous folk and fairy tales, which come from its nature and scenarios, and from the historical and social changes that have marked it, including the linguistic and cultural contacts Sardinians have engaged in with other populations in the Mediterranean, from prehistory to the present. These are, in other words, stories that have similarities with European, Asian and African fables, but at the same time have peculiarities so strong they would not exist in any other place, if not for the Island, such as the Janas, the Launeddas and the Nuraghes. Sardinian oral tradition has preserved the local versions of some of the most famous and widespread fables in the world, but adding such substantial differences to render them absolutely extraordinary. Among these we also find Snow White and Cinderella. As in all fables, where wonder and fantasy are blended one into the other, in this collection we have appearances of Kings and Prince Charmings, witches and step-sisters, intelligent servants, witty courtiers and clever women, and of course talking animals and mermaids with magical powers worthy of the One Thousand and One Nights; and we can even find Demons and Devils, with an intact flavor of Inquisition and Spaniardesque.
Mead and Mutton Pie
From the award-winning author of The Blood of Dragons, comes a new compilation that brings together twelve varied tales and eighteen diverse poems. Some stories will be strangely familiar, and others will spark a new fire for storytelling.Herein heroes and villains, gods and mortals, dragons and devils paint the pages. Sonnets and etherees, triolets and rondeaus, quaterns and villanelles pepper the spaces in between.Therefore grab a glass of whiskey and a slice of mutton pie and hear a tale of yore.
They Call Me Mr. Bear
It is a book for kids. The story starts with a dog going to the nearby forest and as he meets a bear they become friends and start telling each other many stories about animals and people. They do have an interest in the protection of the environment and want to help the better development of kids by emphasizing on major philosophical aspects of life.
Fall of Avalon
I wish... Two words with more power than the magic of True Love's Kiss. Everything you think you know about the stories is wrong. The kingdom of Nodd has existed since the beginning of time. The stories we weave makes the world they live. The world they live makes the stories we weave. But what happens when one of those worlds falls apart? Follow the tale of a young girl fighting to save her home from becoming just another legend in the pages of time.
The Tale of Indigo
What is happening to our world?Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods are wreaking greater havoc than ever across the globe. So it is in this tale. The forces of nature are warning us. The Tale of Indigo Indigo is the sea and sky, and Sienna is the earth. They fall in love and create the world's flora and fauna including humans, whom they endow with the greatest gifts. But their good intentions go awry as humanity becomes greedy and pollutes the world. As in myths of old, Indigo and Sienna exact punishment on humans. The outcome is what we see now across the globe-a taste of what is to come. To survive, all organisms inhabiting the earth attack humanity. The Tale of Indigo presents tongue-in-cheek views on timeless matters, such as how we began, why we are here, and where we are heading-not to mention a new take on climate change. The Tale of Indigo is supplemented by The Quid Es-fourteen poems from a poet who has been quietly observing, and for whom all is not so sombre.Cavalarico Books
The Third Tsunami
"Masayoshi Kato said nothing when he shot his best friend dead. His only thought was to leave the island as soon as possible without being seen. As he walked quickly through the forested garden, toward the red bridge that would take him to the little town of Matsushima, he kept contemplating the awful possibility that he was being followed. In his mind, he kept going over the events of the past ten minutes. Only one question mattered: did he get away with it?" Masayoshi Kato is a Kyoto businessman with a past full of dark secrets. On March 11, 2011, helping an old friend, he loses his entire family. With new friends and old enemies, Kato must face his past even if it means others will discover his real identity. But his secrets are nothing compared to what he discovers on the red bridge at Matsushima, a dark truth that Japan has kept hidden for centuries. These are ten days in spring Kato is unlikely to ever forget, if he survives...
Winter Heart
WHY CAN'T SHE STAY AWAY......FROM THE COLD, DARK FOREST? Retreated to her grandmother's house in the middle of nowhere, Sini tells herself that she's just recuperating from the tragedy that stole her future.Collapsed in the freezing snow, Sini realises she can't take another dark, endless winter alone. Abandoned by everyone-even the ones who loved her the most-she gives up on life. Only a miracle, a tiny owl with huge eyes, can bring back her spirit. Day by day, Sini uncovers more secrets that must forever stay hidden from the world. She finds a friend and confidant in a beautiful, otherworldly being, but there's a price to pay.Learning of secret realms and ancient obligations passed on from generation to generation, Sini faces the biggest challenge of her life. WILL SINI CHOOSE AN EASY ESCAPE TO A WARM PLACE FAR AWAY, OR WILL SHE STEP ONTO A PATH FILLED WITH MYSTERY AND DANGER? Winter Heart is a different take on Finnish mythology and folklore, gloomy winters, and love that transcends time and space. This book begins the Winter Heart series; an epic story of the courage to become the hero you never wanted to be, because the fate of two worlds lies upon your shoulders, and you'd do anything to save the one you love the most.If you desire to escape to a place with spirit animal companions, shamanism, and ancient magic, this book is for you!
Cursed
Bee and the Four Beasts. A Deadly Curse. A Fallen Kingdom.With magic banned in the human realm, Bee, a powerful witch, has had to offer her services in secret.When a request to break a curse comes from the dangerous mountains and royal bear shifters, Bee is hesitant, but winter is coming and funds are tight. At the castle, Bee finds things are not quite what she was led to believe.The curse Bee is meant to break has reached its zenith, siphoning off the Prince's life while preventing him from controlling his shifting abilities. He is volatile, angry, and far stronger than she had imagined. His brothers, who commissioned her, present her with a challenge - fix it, or lose everything.Soon the curse is spreading throughout the castle, taking brother alike. It's a race against the clock, buffeted by dark magic, intrigue, and a strange attraction that has her looking at the four brothers in a new light.Haven Realm SeriesHuntedCursedEntangled
Hexes and Hounds
Love is complicated. But then so is a stake through the heart. There's a curse that runs through the Blackthorne Wolves. Gnarled and Ancient. Unbreakable, they say.It started with the Witches and now it's spread like a disease, infecting Wolves...And now Vampires. Livingstone Vampires. Mom's frantic calls led me to the Blood Moon Academy, a dangerous place for any Immortal. I found Dad there, locked up and filled with rage. And as everything changes around me, I'm sent a command from the Ancient...it's time to step up. Time to be the Vampire my kind needs me to be. Understudy. Vampire. Daughter. I don't know who I am anymore. But I'll search for answers. I'll do it all with the Wolves, my best friend and my bodyguard at my side. And as the curse reaches out and marks my skin, I start to question everything. How far will I go for love? And, how far will love go for me?
The Two Admirals
The Two Admirals - A tale is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869. 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.
Fairy Tales
A collection of fairy tales written by Barbara Anderson which is a must for children whose parents love fairy tales.
Neghborly Poems
Neghborly Poems - On friendship, grief and farm-life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. 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.
Fairy Tales
A collection of fairy tales written by Barbara Anderson which is a must for children whose parents love fairy tales.
The Accidental Universe and Other Stories
The Accidental Universe and Other Stories begins with a riff on the oldest tale known to man and then takes us from the beginning of the twentieth century up to the present day and beyond. Some are traditional short stories about one person while others vary the point of view and still others are in the form of one-act plays. Individual lives are explored in different venues and at different times, but they all touch on the search for meaning in a chaotic universe. From the religious beliefs of Christopher Columbus to those of modern evangelicals, from the words of Shakespeare to those of Samuel Beckett, from the paintings of Andrew Wyeth to those of Andy Warhol, and in the lives of grave diggers as well as artists, this unique collection of humorous and serious stories will engage the minds, hearts, and imaginations of readers on an unforgettable journey.
Robinson Crusoe for boys and girls
Robinson Crusoe for boys and girls is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. 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 Earthly Paradise
The Earthly Paradise - A poem is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. 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.
Christmas Stories
Christmas Stories - and other stories is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1871. 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.
Landsfor
★★★★★ "Was sucked in right at the beginning!" - Reader review___A fast-paced YA fantasy novel packed with dark secrets and mystical forbidden realms!No family, friend, or foe is free from suspicion amidst the palace intrigue, and Dymondo is faced with the challenge of determining whom he can trust.Dymondo's investigation leads him down a precarious path of conflicting emotions and an enthralling journey into a forbidden jungle where he discovers a dark truth about his family and the secret of his birth.Will Dymondo be able to solve the mystery?Order your copy and join Dymondo in his biggest quest yet!
Trickster Tales for Telling
Be prepared to enjoy the lively tales of the sly trickster, Ijapa the tortoise, in this book. These tales give storytellers the opportunity to creatively engage with their audiences. The call-and-response style used in this book is great for audience participation. The delightful illustrations are also brilliant taletellers in their own rights. The trickster captivates storytellers around the world. His eloquence and resourcefulness are subjects of discussion in many storytelling circles, especially in West Africa. He moves at a slow pace and carries a huge shell on his back; nevertheless, he is able to bring mighty animals, like the hippopotamus and the elephant, to their knees. Teachers can use this collection as a co-curricular resource to generate discussion in subjects such as: English, Geography, Religious Studies, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), and many others.
The Melody of Trees
Experience the unforgettable magic of these original stories and illustrations from the imagination of writer and artist Helen Whistberry.You'll discover an elder god keeping a loving eye on their forest, a girl made of glass and other characters fighting for their lives against both impossible odds and monsters (human and otherwise), some wise guys having a supernaturally bad day, and the exploits of a loner gun-for-hire and his loyal dragon.From fantasy and folklore to horror and sci-fi, these tales are tied together not only by their forest settings but by a sense of humanity (even in those characters who aren't quite human), empathy for all creatures, and the weird beauty to be found in moments both light and dark.And be warned! There are dark and sometimes violent themes ahead and not all stories have a happy ending, but for those brave enough to venture into these wild woods, 10 unforgettable experiences await.
The Great Stone Face
The Great Stone Face - and other tales of the White Mountains is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. 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 Lion of the Underworld
Centuries ago, the mythical land of Mimas was under threat from power hungry neighbours and devious, dangerous men who would stop at nothing to achieve their own ambitions.
Meet Jua
Meet Jua, a little girl, as she goes on an adventure from a sunny place to a snowy faraway land where she finds herself looking different from everybody else. Will she make new friends? Will she be happy in the new land? Dive into the book to find out what happens on Jua's bizarre adventure!
The Girl and the Wolf
A Girl.A Wolf.A fairy tale reimagined.Ruby is 16 years old and does nothing but work for her family and her village. Except, when nobody is looking, she meets with the wolf pack that had been banned from the village. She's friends with them. And she falls in love with one. But things are never easy when lies are involved.Well, Ruby knows how to lie. This Little Red Riding Hood retelling features romance, friendship, and a little magic. It is the cozy and heartwarming beginning of a YA bookseries following a girl who's attempting to save her friends and find out how she fits into this world of hers. While Ruby helps all those different fairy tale characters, she finds herself falling in love with a boy she cannot save from his curse. But she can try. The next book in the Once upon a Girl-Series will be published in summer 2023, and the first novella, featuring Nikki and Gretas story will be out even sooner, in May! Follow the author (Fiona Drechsler) to get notified and be the first to know!
The Plot Against Lithium
The myth of the Gods; the embodiment of the human intelligence. In this story the plot; the fictional character that predominately play the role of Bartolomeu, he takes on the identity of an AI upbringing, taught by the Gods method of resurrection. With Bartolomue's paleontology ways brought on a tradition of a hallucinogenic episode, opportunist you might say. Allowing it to impose, it not only took over his work but also his soul; he walks through history bringing his understanding of life, where he compares and contrast the two. Midway in the story; he falls in love with a young lady, it was the greatest interest of a few friends, a four play even for him it was to hold on to each encounter he had with each one of them.
