The Warning
I used current scientific and pseudo-scientific theories, as well as theologist's assumptions and world mythologies, to piece together a remarkable and whimsical story of the Patriarchs from the Old Testament; particularly from Genesis and specifically from books that were not included in the Bible (The Forgotten Books of Eden). I have read and studied the books of Erik von D瓣niken, Zacharia Sitchin and many others concerning alien interventions and past civilizations. I have studied and read many books on archaeology and anomalies, such as the pyramids and the many odd and bizarre so-called megaliths (i.e., Stonehenge and Sacsayhuaman) which encompass our planet. What I mean by, so-called megaliths are some scientists (Wise-Up/YouTube Channel) now believe that most of those anomalies were built using concrete and rebar and were transformed into stone after many years of exposure to water and the Sun; as described in the worldwide flood mythologies and "Worlds in Collision" by Velikovsky. The cosmos, as described in my story, comes from the Electric Universe/Thunderbolt Project and from those that have been attempting to explain how our solar system was formed. In this instance, I lean more towards the electric universe explanation, since the standard model has not yet, itself, been proven; however, the electric universe's theory I used because of certain reactions by Adam and Eve to their newly acquired environment. Again, it is up to the reader, if they wish, to dig deeper into anything I have written in this book, which they believe is not truthful or correct; keeping in mind that this book is purely science fiction, and as such should be primarily consumed as a book of fiction.I found myself fascinated by how the Bible condensed the story of the Patriarchs, even though the generations stretched out over two-thousand years; however, The Forgotten Books of Eden far exceeds the length and breadth of the story of Adam and Eve and Enoch, as told in the standard Bible, yet it is still significantly condensed, and the writer(s) seems to be lost for scientific words to clarify the story. I have always wondered what two Earthlings did for 130 years before having children; let alone the 930 years they walked the planet. I was very surprised that in the book, The Forgotten Books of Eden, it was Adam that warned the Patriarchs of the coming deluge. There is really no way to solve the problem concerning the age of the Patriarchs since their years are decreased after the flood. It can only be assumed that the Earth was far different before the flood. Perhaps the electric universe model solves most of that problem since the Earth was in a polar configuration and the years could have been much shorter compared to what they were after the Sun became the dominate star in the solar system. The ages of Shem, Ham and Japheth's decedents, who came after the flood, might have been changed due to the gradual reconfiguration of the solar system.I have gathered up the newer scientific theories and created this story for the enjoyment of the reader who wishes to further their curiosity about who we are and where we came from.I have simply gathered up many of the newer scientific theories and created this story of the Patriarchs. This book was specifically written for the enjoyment of the reader who wishes to further their curiosity about who we are and where we came from.
Okanagan Tall Tales
Okanagan Tall Tales takes you into a world where history meets folklore and imagination.- Take a journey back in time and discover how the Ogopogo came to be in the Okanagan Valley.- Discover what ne'er-do-wells established the Okanagan Valley, and why there may be treasure in them thar hills.- Learn the story of Coyote and how he temporarily stopped the salmon from spawning.- Find out how one man's heartbreak created a lake like no other in the area.- Be careful when you seek out ghosts, they may find you.- Find out what happens if you attract the attention of the Trickster.- Read about one woman's harrowing experience with the dreaded Okanagan Quail.
Unspoken
The author guides you through her emotional journey. In 10 themed chapters, she will motivate and inspire you, make you cry your heart out, and most importantly, you will relate to her words. Unspoken is a rare find. It is influential, exciting, and stunning. How creative her mind is you will see in the chapter filled with 'scary stories'and fairy tales, where you will float to a fantasy world, you won't so easily come out of.
Vreeland
In every school, there is always one exceptional individual who stands out from the rest of the crowd.Seventeen-year-old Anton knows this all too well. Creative, sensitive, and musically-gifted, he possesses an intangible quality that draws both the admiration of young girls and the ire of teenage boys. Teased since grade school for his slightly-pointed ears, and tormented in high school because of the long, brown hair he's grown to cover them, he finds solace in a world of fantasy where his unconventional nature is not only welcomed, but desired. While at summer camp, the other boys pull a cruel prank that drives him into the woods, terrified and injured, and he stumbles into a deep hole where he falls into an altered state of consciousness; or does he? When he awakens, he finds himself in a most unusual, delightful place, surrounded by five charming, female, fairy-like creatures. "This is Vreeland," explains Titi, a most captivating winged beauty. As the seed of love sprouts and grows between Titi and Anton, it is eventually discovered that he is, in fact, the son of the Great Architect, whom the Vrees revere. As the prophesied Chosen One, Anton is therefore destined to rescue the Queen of Peace from her captor-the malignant Drakon, Lord of the Weets. But how will this be accomplished? What hidden strength must be realized within Anton to see this mission fulfilled? And will he ever return to the realm from whence he came?
The Inferno of Prometheus
From the shadows, an inferno rises ...To save Prometheus, Pandora ventures into the infernal realm of Tartarus. There she faces perils unlike anything she has ever imagined.If she can overcome them, if she can free Prometheus, they might together return and at last claim a life together.But not even she can imagine the inferno she will soon unleash ...
Twilight’s Curse
Zoe: All elves have magic. And mine? Let's just say there are those who want me simply for my magic. And to get to me, they kidnapped the only elves I care about-orphaned children. So I have one choice even if it costs me my freedom. Nix: I grew up in obscurity with no desire to become king. But when my sister and the citizens of my kingdom are threatened, it's my life or the Twilight Realm. One must be sacrificed for peace. Twilight's Curse is the first book in the Twilight Realm Series. If you love strong female leads who know how to handle a sword and a guy who'll stop at nothing to save the people he cares about, then this book is for you!
Life’s A Witch
Being a witch is a lot more complicated than it looks. Febe's just getting used to her magical powers and needs to pass a few tests before she is fully licensed to practice magic without restrictions. But after the murder of someone close to her, she becomes the prime suspect. Can she clear her name in time and find the real killer-with a little help from magic?
Witch You Were Here
After years of dating Mr. Wrong, Febe's finally met Mr. Right. Trouble is, she can never tell him she's a witch.Will that change everything between them if he finds out?Meanwhile, Mr. Dawes, her creepy neighbor's real identity is revealed. A suspicious death during the Blackshore Bay's Festival of Witches to celebrate the 326-year anniversary of the end of the Salem witch trials, is written off as an accident. But Febe knows differently. There's a killer on the loose--and they're so good, he or she is making the deaths look natural. Now Febe is racing against the clock to prove a crime has been committed--before the killer strikes again.
Magic Enchanted Fairies Coloring Book for Kids
This enchanted coloring book has magical illustrations of spectacular fairies of all types and perfect for kids of all ages. Have fun and watch your little one's creativity and imagination run wild as they color by themselves or with friends and family. Benefits ✓ Beautiful illustrations on 81/2" x 11" pages ✓ Single sided printing - great for markers, gels, crayons, colored pencils, pens ✓ Gift colored pages to friends, family and loved ones ✓ Great family activity to spend time together, relax and relieve stress. Makes a great gift, order your copy today!
Amana
Known only as Amana, she is the most feared woman in the world. Scores of deaths have been laid at her feet, yet this mysterious assassin remains cloaked in shadow. Her services enlisted by Thane Elfric to dispatch a rival half-brother, Amana's advent at Dragorhold's Midautumn Eve festival spells calamity. For when Amana appears, death follows behind, and the unworthy will perish. 6,800 word length novella
Cerberus Unleashed
Hellhounds have feelings too... If Hades thinks he's going to drag me back to the Underworld, he might just learn that this fiery hound is more than just his daughter. Or his pet. Without my leash, this bi*** has a bite that'll make him piss his godly pants. And maybe just maybe make him rethink that whole chaining me to the Underworld for eternity, decision. I can hope, right?The thing is, I know I'll never actually be free of Hades. No matter how much I try to blend into the human world, a creature as wild and dangerous as me just can't. That means my goal will always be just to stay one step ahead of him. To never get distracted. And never get attached. If I do those things, I might get to remain free. So then I must be a complete moron, because the second the three men move into the crappy apartment across from mine, I can't seem to stay away from them. It isn't love. Not even like. It's more that they seem wild, untamed, and innocent in an unexpected way-just like me. I've been called every name under the sun, but the one that rings the truest is monster. I am a monster. Dangerous to everyone around me. So even though I can't seem to fight my attraction to three strange men, I will. Because no matter what people call me, I won't drag mortals into a fight among gods and monsters. Only, what if the three men are more than what they seem? And what if Hades isn't the only one hunting me? CERBERUS UNCHAINED is a steamy reverse harem romance. It involves one lucky woman and three sexy gargoyles. It's also a #whychoose romance, meaning the heroine doesn't have to choose between her love interests.
Celaeno's Fate
Everyone hates a harpy... For the record, I don't drag people to Hades. I'm not a guardian of the Underworld. And I'm not an evil monster. I'm just... a shifter who happens to control birds. Dangerous? Yes. A monster? No. Unfortunately, most people disagree with me. For some stupid reason. So, it's no surprise when monster hunters, the stoic gargoyles themselves, track me down. What is a surprise? The gargoyles are kind of sexy. But unfortunately, they haven't kidnapped me for bedroom fun. They want to use my abilities to stop a curse and save a town. Easy right? It's actually pretty damn hard. And then there's the other thing, I'm starting to think that after my long life, this little adventure might just be the thing that finally kills me.
The Warhorse of the Gods
His attention was drawn to the marker as he was about to close the pages, and he looked at it more closely. It was a roughly cut piece of what must have been a fine silk weaving. It too was so ancient, and its once rich colours so faded, that he could only just make out the image of the young dragon with the smiling boy standing next to it. Lord Aelric sighed and looked at it for a long moment, stroking the fragment gently with his fingers. Then he replaced the marker carefully back where he had found it, and closed the book.
Vreeland
In every school, there is always one exceptional individual who stands out from the rest of the crowd.Seventeen-year-old Anton knows this all too well. Creative, sensitive, and musically-gifted, he possesses an intangible quality that draws both the admiration of young girls and the ire of teenage boys. Teased since grade school for his slightly-pointed ears, and tormented in high school because of the long, brown hair he's grown to cover them, he finds solace in a world of fantasy where his unconventional nature is not only welcomed, but desired. While at summer camp, the other boys pull a cruel prank that drives him into the woods, terrified and injured, and he stumbles into a deep hole where he falls into an altered state of consciousness; or does he? When he awakens, he finds himself in a most unusual, delightful place, surrounded by five charming, female, fairy-like creatures. "This is Vreeland," explains Titi, a most captivating winged beauty. As the seed of love sprouts and grows between Titi and Anton, it is eventually discovered that he is, in fact, the son of the Great Architect, whom the Vrees revere. As the prophesied Chosen One, Anton is therefore destined to rescue the Queen of Peace from her captor-the malignant Drakon, Lord of the Weets. But how will this be accomplished? What hidden strength must be realized within Anton to see this mission fulfilled? And will he ever return to the realm from whence he came?
Greek Mythology
Are You Curious About How the Ancient Greeks Lived and What they Believed?Most of us have heard one way or another, a story of a Greek god. Greek mythology is not only for children, but even for adults who would like a respite from the real physical world and be absorbed in the powerful and mystical world of myths.This book does just that - letting you reminisce the stories of gods and goddesses of Greek mythology and offering not only entertainment, but a message or two.So sit back, enjoy the book, and get lost in the magical world of the Ancient Greece.Here's a preview of what you'll find inside: How the World Came to Be (According to the Ancient Greeks)The Castration of Ouranus (Also known as the "Golden Age of the Titans")The OlympiansHercules and His 12 LaborsHeroesGreek Mythical CreaturesResources for Further Viewing and ReadingKey Book TakeawaysAnd much, much more!Discover the Amazing World of Greek Gods, Heroes, Myth & Folkore! From Zeus to Hercules and Beyond! Get your copy now.
The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories (Esprios Classics)
George MacDonald (1824 - 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including. MacDonald's first novel David Elginbrod was published in 1863. His best-known works are Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, At the Back of the North Wind, and Lilith (1895), all fantasy novels, and fairy tales such as "The Light Princess", "The Golden Key", and "The Wise Woman". MacDonald also published some volumes of sermons, the pulpit not having proved an unreservedly successful venue.
Love Found in Cinders
Alexa is a princess that is expected to please her subjects and take on responsibilities that make her one. When her father returns from a trip with a fianc矇 for her, everyone is expecting her to marry him despite not having feelings for him. Just when she meets Sidney at her garden tea party with a plate of famous tarts, she not only visits the caf矇 his family owns but hatches a plan to change her into someone to help out and know more about him and return on time for the ball. Sidney is a kind-hearted guy with a burn scar on his face that gave him the nickname "Cinders" all thanks to sleeping too close to a hearth. Not only is he his stepmother's and stepbrothers' housekeeper but also the waiter and cook at their caf矇 attached to their home. After seeing the princess at the caf矇 and finding the note attached to a tip, he couldn't stop thinking about her even when a stranger shows up to take a job in their caf矇. He wonders who this person is until the disguise falls and the secret is revealed not only about him but his love towards the princess that is engaged to someone else. This tale is based on the classic Cinderella story with a modern twist! Not only we have guy meets girl but the usual magical deception and a heart warming story in between. Marinela is a writer and producer of her own blog on Word Press. She has interviewed numbers of voice actors and artists at local conventions with the help of her fiance, Richard, and her friend, Kristen, due to being visually impaired with a rare form of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She lives in Orlando where she writes on her computer and IPad with voice over and enjoys designing costumes from her own head and reading some of her favorite authors such as Jim Butcher, Lara Adrian, and others. She is hoping to become an instructor to teach Assistive Technology to people who have disabilities themselves.
Miracles of Love
Before children's stories came to exemplify the French fairy tale, early modern audiences read the works of women writers known as conteuses. From the late seventeenth century through the Revolution, the conteuses published rich, complex tales that were popular in literary salons and elite courtly settings.These unpredictable works feature candid representations of female desire, strong support for the education of women, and surprising twists on the fairy tale formulas familiar to readers of Charles Perrault. Not only witty and entertaining, the tales also comment on the unfair treatment of women that the authors saw in society, history, and myth.Brief biographies introduce to new audiences writers who challenged social conventions, won popular and critical acclaim, and defined the fairy tale genre in their own time.
The Time After Oblivion
What becomes of a god when no one believes?After one too many drinks at Dionysus' bar, Jason and Hercules find themselves transported to the 21st century: a world where they've been practically forgotten. The gods of Olympus are gone, existing in a separate dimension, forced only to observe as the world relegates their history to children's stories and fantasy.But some of the Olympians still remember a time when people came to them in droves, worshipping and sacrificing in their name, and they miss the love which was bestowed upon them. Join the heroes, along with Zeus, Cupid, Artemis, and many others, in a tale across time, combining classic mythology with modern storytelling. What's left to do for a god when their followers have left them? Find out in The Time after Oblivion.This is the large print edition of The Time After Oblivion, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
The Time After Oblivion
What becomes of a god when no one believes?After one too many drinks at Dionysus' bar, Jason and Hercules find themselves transported to the 21st century: a world where they've been practically forgotten. The gods of Olympus are gone, existing in a separate dimension, forced only to observe as the world relegates their history to children's stories and fantasy.But some of the Olympians still remember a time when people came to them in droves, worshipping and sacrificing in their name, and they miss the love which was bestowed upon them. Join the heroes, along with Zeus, Cupid, Artemis, and many others, in a tale across time, combining classic mythology with modern storytelling. What's left to do for a god when their followers have left them? Find out in The Time after Oblivion.This is the large print edition of The Time After Oblivion, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.
Queerly Ever After
Queerly Ever After is a bold reimagining of classic fairy tales. Based on tales from the likes of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, Queerly Ever After takes us on a journey that explores plurisexuality, the fluidity of gender and identity, as well as the multiplicity of queerness. Join your favourite characters and experience their worlds, and lives, with a queer twist. "When I was young, I was taught happiness was defined by whether the princess finds a prince to marry by the end of her tale. In fact, her tales weren't really hers at all-princesses were nameless, voiceless characters who fulfilled a role and taught a moral.The fairy tales I read in my formative years left little room for grey areas and fluidity- genders were binary, gender roles were discrete, and sexuality was unexplored. As I matured and found more diverse stories, they still rarely engaged with the spaces between the binaries; I gradually learned that man-woman relationships were not the only option, but I was not exposed to the rainbow of alternatives until much later in life.Queerly Ever After is a collection of short stories written for the bisexual girl who grew up uncertain, without words to describe her identity. It's for the bisexual teenager who did not have stories in which to explore her sexuality. It's for me, years ago. And for the me who is yet to come." - Alayna Cole
The Time After Oblivion
What becomes of a god when no one believes?After one too many drinks at Dionysus' bar, Jason and Hercules find themselves transported to the 21st century: a world where they've been practically forgotten. The gods of Olympus are gone, existing in a separate dimension, forced only to observe as the world relegates their history to children's stories and fantasy.But some of the Olympians still remember a time when people came to them in droves, worshipping and sacrificing in their name, and they miss the love which was bestowed upon them. Join the heroes, along with Zeus, Cupid, Artemis, and many others, in a tale across time, combining classic mythology with modern storytelling. What's left to do for a god when their followers have left them? Find out in The Time after Oblivion.
The Time After Oblivion
What becomes of a god when no one believes?After one too many drinks at Dionysus' bar, Jason and Hercules find themselves transported to the 21st century: a world where they've been practically forgotten. The gods of Olympus are gone, existing in a separate dimension, forced only to observe as the world relegates their history to children's stories and fantasy.But some of the Olympians still remember a time when people came to them in droves, worshipping and sacrificing in their name, and they miss the love which was bestowed upon them. Join the heroes, along with Zeus, Cupid, Artemis, and many others, in a tale across time, combining classic mythology with modern storytelling. What's left to do for a god when their followers have left them? Find out in The Time after Oblivion.
The Time After Oblivion
What becomes of a god when no one believes?After one too many drinks at Dionysus' bar, Jason and Hercules find themselves transported to the 21st century: a world where they've been practically forgotten. The gods of Olympus are gone, existing in a separate dimension, forced only to observe as the world relegates their history to children's stories and fantasy.But some of the Olympians still remember a time when people came to them in droves, worshipping and sacrificing in their name, and they miss the love which was bestowed upon them. Join the heroes, along with Zeus, Cupid, Artemis, and many others, in a tale across time, combining classic mythology with modern storytelling. What's left to do for a god when their followers have left them? Find out in The Time after Oblivion.
Stories from Celtic Lands
Here are stories new and old, traditional and modern, tall tales and real history, poems and stories as told by storyteller Gary Randolph in his performances. In these stories you will travel with Gary around Ireland and Scotland, experience the myths and legends, and jump back into history to meet Robert the Bruce, Grace O'Malley, the Black Douglas, Alice Kyteler, and more. You'll find fun stories for young children and gory tales to startle even grownups.
Crimson Moon Hideaway
He watched his wife walk around Crimson Moon Hideaway trying to find him a new bride. Weird to some, perhaps, but it was all right. You see, his wife is dead. Now a widower, Geoff Johns booked a weekend at Crimson Moon Hideaway to escape all the sad faces cast his way, as well as the uncomfortable conversations asking how he was holding up. His wife was dead. How did they think he was holding up? Of course, that doesn't stop her from popping up in the hopes of finding him his next bride. And on top of that, it's the full moon, which meant tonight, his werewolf would try to end his vegetarian diet. Corine Faraday left her therapist's office wishing she had listened to her gut and not the opinions of her colleagues. Now, a little boy was dead, and she felt like a failure. She was through helping people, even herself. And then she notices a strange man talking to himself by the pool. Can two souls who have lost so much find happiness at Crimson Moon? Perhaps a better question is can Erika Johns let go long enough for the others to find each other? One-Click A Ghostly Affair and find out!
Dhanur Veda
The Dhanur Veda is the book that says about the celestial weapons used by the Devatas. God and goddess in Hindu mythology. The Dhanur Veda was considered as the Veda which is related to the warfare tactics and which is in between 1100-800 BCE. It was traditionally regarded as upaveda attached to the Yajurveda. It is contributed to the Bhigru or Vishawamitra or Bharadwaja.
Poddy the Modumanthe
For children aged 6 - 10 years old. This story is about Poddy and her friend Scribble. She is the last Modumanthe left and so lives in the village of Dumperton, amongst the humans, alongside other mystical friends. They share the village with their nemesis, Kittack the troll, who always tries to spoil their plans.
Love of Thol
Love of Thol, book 3 in the Thol series by Dawn Greenfield Ireland.D'laine and Trakon are mushy in love. Brian and Jamie can barely stand to be around them. Stanley has a new girlfriend after many failed dating attempts. They are a perfect match.Thol is a welcome haven for Earthlings whose gifts benefit all Tholians. More Earthlings emigrate. They get to watch a baseball game between the Plotals and the Egroms.D'laine is snatched from a crestrider by a never-before seen insect-man. Trakon, Herish and the Ebscalon fleet pursue.Ekka gets sick. The large borjo appears to be on deaths door. Jamie is frantic. The Visionary, Ghury and D'laine determine what is wrong-poison! Ebscalon and the other kingdoms are in the direct path of a churling-a huge storm that surpasses any hurricane on Earth. Treachery comes on the eve of storm recovery, almost leading to war.They make the trip to the caves in the Aguberro mountains. Ghury discovers that Lee is the direct descendant of the King of Thol.
Arthur - The Story of a King
'Arthur - The Story of a King' (The Complete Trilogy) includes all three books. - Part 1 'Finding Camelot'- Part 2 'A King is Born'- Part 3 'The Age of Albion'All three novels have been blended together into one, complete story.Also inside this story: - The entire story of Merlin- Biblical treasures King Arthur discovered and possessed- Isle of Avalon- The story of Arthur's real parents- Mythical creatures- Fantasy filled- Shaolin Temple- Isle of the Blessed- Druid & Celtic mythology
The Hairfairians
Welcome to the land of the Hairfairans. There is no Elf, Dwarf, Goblin, Ork or Troll worse than this clan of creatures and the scariest part of it all is that you never see them coming.As a human, the only tip that could be offered to help save your HAIR and from falling victim to these Hair Fairies is that you have to keep a cool head, and DON'T STRESS through the life or they will surely get you!Now I invite you into this New Children's/Adult, Spiritual Health, Folklore, and as you enjoy the amazing characters, be sure to see the "Unique Stress-Free Tips" on every page which will help you save your hair and stay out of sight from the dreaded Hairfairians because I fear if you do not practice these harmonious ways of living, the Hair Fairies will get you for sure!!I am a Cancer survivor and dreamed up this New Children's/Adults Spiritual Health Folklore to help others and by turning the negative experience towards the positive, where we all belong.-This is a bedtime reading story to teach children at a young age not to stress. It is also listed under self-help, as it could be a big help for adults contending with the many challenges the life will surely bring. Take good care of yourself, enjoy every moment and remember, DON'T STRESS or the Hairfairians will get your HAIR for sure!!;)Made with love, Keno Mapp
The First Fairy Tale
The First Fairy Tale: Book IV: Welcome to the Light This is the fourth fairy tale in the series of stories designed to be read to babies while in mothers' wombs. Each of these tales is a metaphor for a part of the journey a new baby is undertaking to come into mother's arms. Reading these stories enhances the bond, the tie between mommy and baby, between parent and child. This is falling in love with your baby.What greater gift can you give to your child while s/he is in your womb? Reading to baby acknowledges the consciousness and innate wisdom within the growing embryo. What greater gift can a father, grandmother, caring relative or friend, give to a pregnant woman than to support the bond between a mother and her unborn baby?Research reveals that newborns remember stories that were read to them while they were in utero because they respond positively to the particular stories they heard. The First Fairy Tale: Book IV welcomes babies around the world as they come into the light. Read this tale to your baby before birth and continue to read it to your newborns and toddlers as they grow. Build your bond with your baby before and after birth-it's never too early.
The First Fairy Tale
The First Fairy Tale: Book IV: Welcome to the Light This is the fourth fairy tale in the series of stories designed to be read to babies while in mothers' wombs. Each of these tales is a metaphor for a part of the journey a new baby is undertaking to come into mother's arms. Reading these stories enhances the bond, the tie between mommy and baby, between parent and child. This is falling in love with your baby.What greater gift can you give to your child while s/he is in your womb? Reading to baby acknowledges the consciousness and innate wisdom within the growing embryo. What greater gift can a father, grandmother, caring relative or friend, give to a pregnant woman than to support the bond between a mother and her unborn baby?Research reveals that newborns remember stories that were read to them while they were in utero because they respond positively to the particular stories they heard. The First Fairy Tale: Book IV welcomes babies around the world as they come into the light. Read this tale to your baby before birth and continue to read it to your newborns and toddlers as they grow. Build your bond with your baby before and after birth-it's never too early.
The Witch’s Heart
When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive national bestselling debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology. Angrboda's story begins where most witches' tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love. Their union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin's all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life--and possibly all of existence--is in danger. With help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she'll accept the fate that she's foreseen for her beloved family...or rise to remake their future. From the most ancient of tales this novel forges a story of love, loss, and hope for the modern age.
Weird and Peculiar Tales
Housework fairies, strange events, dragons, unicorns and alternative fairy tales; there's something for everyone in this unique collection of short stories.Ranging in length from succinct teasers to longer narratives, the characters mix and match to provide a roller-coaster of emotions. The variety of styles and themes will keep you intrigued until the final 'And they all lived happily ever after.' Or did they?
The Nutcracker
On Christmas Eve, Fritz and Marie await the arrival of Godfather Drosselmeier and the marvelous gifts he brings for them every year. Among the presents Marie discovers a curious Nutcracker doll and is transported into a magical world of sugar-frosted castles and chocolate kings where her favourite toy battles the nefarious Mouse King in a battle that takes the reader on an adventure into a magical land of dolls & toys.The tale of The Nutcracker was written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in 1816 and has fascinated and inspired artists, composers, and audiences for almost two hundred years.It's probably most famous for the ballet with music composed by Tchaikovsky which has now become a staple of theatres and concert halls all around the world at Christmas.But before the ballet was born, there was the book!
Fireflies Christmas Wonder
Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas lights? This is one of the legends of how little fireflies transformed an evergreen into the first Christmas tree.Inside of me, you, and even in the smallest creatures on earth, there is a big and magical power to make a difference. Power to make every day like Christmas, full of goodwill and love.Each and every twinkle of a firefly's light reminds us that magic does exist.Let us celebrate the brighter days that lie ahead with festivity, joy, and charity for all.
Tria Ellinka
Echo, violated by Zeus and banished by a jealous Hera, rediscovers love, only to have it cruelly snatched away. Scylla, whose great mistake was falling for the lover of her rival, Circe, faces an eternity trapped in the body of a monster. Psyche, raised up on a pedestal as the embodiment of Aphrodite is married off to a monster whose face she shall never see. Three Goddesses emerge from the sands of time to set the record straight. Featuring the stories: Echoes, Scylla, and Heart and Soul.
Neter Khut and the Talking Lion
This is a wonderfully imaginative tale of a young girl named Neter Khut and her father, better named "Baba", and their exploration of the African savannah. One bright day, a game filled joyride leads to Neter Khut being face to face with a lion... "Yes a lion!" Read along and follow in mind the" natural road" with Neter and Baba as they discover a new tale to tell.
The Rats of Heaven
The Rats of Heaven tells the story of the fallen angel Rahab, as he seeks revenge on the angels that exiled him to live out his existence on Earth as a rat. When the fallen angel meets a dying serial killer in the sewers they strike a deal that will terrorize a city. Only a 12 year-old boy knows what their secret and how to stop them. The Rats of Heaven will take the reader from the sewers of a modern city to the gardens of Heaven. It is a fast-paced thriller that features angels, devils and a fantastic monster.
Fireflies Christmas Wonder
Can you imagine Christmas without Christmas lights? This is one of the legends of how little fireflies transformed an evergreen into the first Christmas tree.Inside of me, you, and even in the smallest creatures on earth, there is a big and magical power to make a difference. Power to make every day like Christmas, full of goodwill and love.Each and every twinkle of a firefly's light reminds us that magic does exist.Let us celebrate the brighter days that lie ahead with festivity, joy, and charity for all.
Fantasia Fairy Tales
Fairy tales. They're often the first stories we hear and the ones that remain with us, deep in our subconscious. Princesses and princes, evil villains, dragons, hidden realms, mystical beings, battles between good and evil...these are the classic elements of fairy tales that are meant to suspend our imaginations in a world of fantasy and teach listeners to beware of the evils that lurk in the dark corners of our world. Fairy tales have survived hundreds of years of interpretations and re-tellings. They have been fractured and done anew over and again. But, what about new stories? Stories that embody all the classic features of those that have become embedded in our minds but that offer up new characters, fresh plots, and unique settings? Fantasia Fairy Tales is a collection of new stories told in the classic style that we love. This is the new generation of fairy tales. Step inside and find yourself falling, once again, for the magic of it all. Featuring stories by: Bryan Grafton, E. W. Farnswoth, Claudia Wair, Beverly Reynolds, Rollin Jewett, Anonymous, William Thompson, C.C. Loureiro, Alex Pickens, S. O. Fasrus, Jonathon Litten, Artyv K, Emma-Rae Jensen, Steve Carr, Gwendolyn Rose, Eric D. Lehman, Madeline L. Stout, K. C. O'Leary, John Colburn, and Clara M. O'Leary.
Tears of Apaʻula
This is a legend about the powerful Samoan warrior giant, Vaea and his beloved Apaula, a beautiful Fijian princess. Find out the mythical origins of prominent historical landmarks such Mount Vaea and Vailima as well as interesting facts about Savalalo, and the Va'atausili cave in Falealupo.
The Babylonian Legends of the Creation
Legendary historian E.A. Wallis Budge translated the then newly discovered tablets, to uncover an amazing creation myth, which parallels, and predates, the Genesis story of the Old Testament. In recent years, researchers such as Erich von D瓣niken, Zecharia Sitchin and David Icke have used this ancient tale of the Annunaki gods as a basis for the ancient astronaut and Reptilian shape shifter theories.
The Unchosen
If you're not the Chosen One, then you shouldn't have to do a hero's work. Renard Foxtail, renowned wizard and charmer (at least according to himself) has been in better situations. Captured by the Grayclaws, he faces punishment for his alleged sins. Alleged, because it depends on whose point of view one looks at. That punishment is, however, looking better by the minute because death is running towards them all, maws wide open and ready to bite down on Grayclaws and prisoners alike. If Renard doesn't step up, everyone will die. But the Chosen One has no plans to let the infamous Foxtail go afterward. Faced with maddened enemies and noble heroes who wish to rule the narrative, can Renard save himself? And, oh yes-everyone else too? Because that is surely the right thing to do! The Unchosen is a standalone fantasy short story of 7K+ words about what happens when the bad guy has to suck it up and be the good guy. Just for a while of course...
Prince of the Frogs
Brylan loves frogs. He takes them to school with him. He hides them in his sister's purse and in her bed. What he really wants is to have a frog as a pet he can keep in his room. Will his parents ever let him?
The Legend of the Taken Ones
This is Book 1 of a fantasy series that will have six books in all. In this book learn about the three children of King Gateskin and his wife, Queen Solinara. The children have had powers since they were quite young.. Serena was three years old when she learned of her power to move objects with her mind. Her brother, Simon, can fly and their sister, Catalina, can become invisible or blend into her surroundings. They live with their parents in Sovorotskina, the Land of Light. With these powers comes responsibility. The children must try to use their powers for the common good and responsibly to help others. The three children befriend a Sprite named Spindle who accompanies them on their adventure. Along the way they meet up with their aunt and uncle, their mother's brother and his wife, Wizard Hotenfaran and Fairy Procelina. The group must travel into the evil land of Parotovina, Land of Darkness, to save King Gateskin, who was kidnapped, and also rescue some of the descendants of their friends and fellow Sovorotskinans who were captured and taken by the Evil Ones. These descendants have been waiting a long time to be free to return to the villages of their ancestors. The children have many trials and adventures along the way. Will they be able to rescue their father and fellow Sovorotskinans without endangering their own lives? Will the evil King Kaposkaran and his Queen Beregina stop Serena and her siblings from being successful or will they turn Serena and her siblings to their dark ways?
The Weird Witch
Book synopsis: Oh, that weird Wanda! She isn't evil and isn't even scary, but she is definitely different from all the other witches. She is not part of the group and is quite sad and lonely. It doesn't take her long to realize that the other witches aren't the problem. They are not going to change. She, herself, was the problem and she needed to change to be happy. And change she does! Join Wanda as she realizes her differences are her assets. It funny story with a great ending. And a very pertinent and edifying moral! Autobiography: Jim Haverland resides in the Atlanta, Georgia area and is an artist, a journalist, and an extensive world traveler. His favorite travel locations include Moscow, Vienna, Scotland, and the previously undiscovered Deep Dark Forest, where he spent years learning about the humor, whimsy, impeccable ethics, and highest level of morality of people in any locale he had previously visited. He has documented and translated their stories and guidance from their Archives and presents one of them here - "The Weird Witch."Each story, aside from being funny and whimsical, has an edifying moral that all kids (and some parents) need to learn in today's world.
