Fall of the Reaper
Should it wake, its nightmares will consume the world...After her life nearly fell apart, Brygida finally knows her place: away from the village, with her mothers, healing the slumbering wood to keep the nightmares at bay. Her family grimoire warns that the wood may never be allowed to wake, and she claims that duty for her own. Her mind does turn to the new lord of Rubin, but wishing for more almost lost her everything, and she's not about to lose her witchlands to its nightmares caused by the villagers. That is, until the dreaded cult arrives...Kaspian has never wanted the rulership, but when his father passes away, he has no choice but to ascend to lord. With tensions high between the village and the witches, trust lacking between him and his subjects, and a heavy heart turned toward the wood, Kaspian can't help but wish for someone to take it all away... And then a familiar face from his past comes to grant it.With a tide of blood and demons in its wake, the cult arrives to cleanse the so-called stain of witchcraft upon Rubin, and it won't stop until Brygida and her mothers are dead. But with demons closing in and the fitfully slumbering wood ready to wake, the cult's spark of violence could destroy not only the region of Rubin, but everything. Desperate for allies, betrayed by blood, and alienated from one another, can Brygida and Kaspian stem the dark tide of the cult together, or will they, their people, their lands, and everything drown in the mortal inevitability of blood, demons, and a waking wood with an insatiable hunger...?Find out what happens when the slumbering wood wakes in Fall of the Reaper, the thrilling third book in this romantic dark fantasy series inspired by Slavic mythology and folklore, sure to please fans of Juliet Marillier's Blackthorn & Grim series and Naomi Novik's Uprooted.Read Fall of the Reaper to unearth the secrets of this beautifully haunting adventure today!
Mythducking Tales
Mythducking Tales: For Adults Only is a product of my slightly warped imagination. This book consists of eight short fairytales adapted and twisted to an adult version and then written in rhyme. Follow Robert Wolf on his slightly corrupt adventures that are far from placid or go along for the ride as Little Red drops some acid. Learn what to do if you need to take a pee in the woods, especially if you are with a party of hoods. Read all about a cunning, thieving cat, or a girl who takes revenge on her stepsisters who are ugly and fat. And do not forget to check out that girl who had seven men, or Robert Wolf's final chapter now that he is free from the pen. So, I hope you enjoy what my slightly twisted mind has created for you and be sure to tell all your friends to buy their copy too!
Dim Sum Days
Helen is obsessed with gods of destruction in Chinatown, and hereditary fracas in the cosmos, the genealogy of muses, who laugh and cry in the passing of time and the sublimation of her "dim sum days," gorgeous days spent staring at the clock and painting canvases that reflect the coming of the Great Muse, the glorious idolatry of the Chinese sub-culture she loves and detests, the dark men she's come to see as both familiar and foreign. Seeking out the planetary whiz and the mulberry pipe, she's just a fraction of her worth, until she meets Edward Yee, the missing piece in her life story. Together they ransom the bird-cage and make the moon shine until it's just an itty bitty splice scone on a plate amidst a bee-bop hol-iday jazz tune that's worth the pleasure. "Dim Sum Days" is a contagious work about love and art, holiday trolling and passionate inter-locking, the cosmos at its most vainglorious struggle. Read it with your trisket har gow on a Sunday after-noon while the junk ships are floating across the Kowloon River, the fantasy never-ending.
Myths of the Cherokee
Reproduction of the original: Myths of the Cherokee by James Mooney
The Queen of Limnos
Hypsipyle is one of those mythical characters from ancient Greek literature who was well known at the time of Apollonius, Ovid and Statius, but is largely unknown today. From her life as the daughter of King Thoas and Queen Myrina on the northern Aegean island of Limnos, through her short reign as a monarch who was eventually sold into slavery, Tony Whitefield recreates her story using the existing literature and a fair degree of imagination. We are introduced to her life through the eyes of Peter, an ageing story teller from Limnos, who has made his living re-telling her story to any group who will employ him. This is to be his last time as a storyteller, as he is old and wants to retire to a quiet life on the remote island of Chryse with his goats and sheep for his remaining years.
Peace in These Troubled Times
PEACE IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES I hope that reading this book will give you some inspiration to do some writing yourselves. I have aimed it at people who suffer mental health issues, but I would like to think that anybody, whatever their background, will find it of some interest too. My interest of English fairy folklore and pagan Britain, I find it truly fascinating. Writing this short story have really helped me think about the kind of world and what path I would like to take in the future. A nature based religion is the way forward in my opinion. I would like to think that in the near future, all religions of the world could live in peace as one. There would be no more wars and bloodshed. We would all live in peace. We can only live in hope. Blessed be.
Baital Pachchisi बैताल पच्चीसी (Hindi Edition)
बैताल पच्चीसी में 'पच्चीस' कथाएं हैं। इस कथा के रचयिता बेतालभट्ट बताये जाते हैं जो न्याय के लिये प्रसिद्ध राजा विक्रम के नौ रत्नों में से एक थे। ये कथायें राजा विक्रम की न्याय-शक्ति का बोध कराती हैं। बेताल राजा को हर दिन एक कहानी सुनाता है और अन्त में राजा से ऐसा प्रश्न पूछता है कि राजा को विवश होकर उसका उत्तर देना ही पड़ता है। बेताल की शर्तों के अनुसार अगर राजा बोलेगा तो वह उससे रूठकर फिर से पेड़ पर जा लटकेगा। लेकिन यह जानते हुए भी सवाल सामने आने पर राजा से चुप नहीं रहा जाता।
Doable Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare's comedy adapted for modern audiences and actors. The play has been rewritten, although still very much in Shakespeare's style, and true to the magic of his work. Every part is made more exciting, more fun to play.
Magdalene's Mind
After all these years, this provocative story is finally available in print...This play was born in the year 2000. I had no idea back then that this would be the start of a long-term relationship, and extraordinary esoteric experience, with the "spirit" I have come to know as Mary Magdalene. This theatrical writing started my 20-year journey with the Divine Feminine. The script was work-shopped and showcased in New York City in the winter of 2001, months before the 9/11 attack in lower Manhattan. The play was then given a staged reading in Seattle in 2004. There were international requests for permission to perform the play from Russia and Finland. After that, I lost track of this work, and moved deeper into my mission of retrieving the missing goddess. Growing up, I enjoyed reading plays, and was a big fan of Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, and of course, William Shakespeare. Though the power of a play is in the magic of live theatrical performance, I believe there is value in reading a story in script format, and imagining its possibilities. So, what might it be like for the Magdalene to come alive in our world, in this moment in time? What would she look like, and what would she say? Who is she, this mystical goddess and most legendary Lady?In this recently revised script, Mary Magdalene appears in Central Park and clearly, she's got something to say. As she moves through Manhattan, Mary finds her way into the homes of three very different New Yorkers. So, what could possibly go wrong? Who will she encounter and why has she chosen them? How will they react? Why is a unicorn following Mary? And who does she find upon her return to Central Park?
Float
A brave knight. A lady beset by suitors. An enchanted horse that topples cities.Once upon a time...Disgraced knight Sir Godfrey would do anything to regain his honour. So when the famed Trojan Horse appears at court, Sir Godfrey volunteers to lead a crusade on the magical beast.Lady Penelope is sick of life at a convent, waiting for her father to decide who she shall marry. So when a knight appears in the convent garden with a magic horse, she jumps at the chance to escape.The enchanted horse may have ended one war, but with Penelope missing, it may be about to start another.Can a knight and his lady stop history repeating?
Po the Cat
Journey through the unforgettable life of Po the cat as he unwinds his purpose in a brilliant, but challenging, world. These enchanting fables explore human nature, mindfulness and connectedness through a fantastical world of whimsy and rhyme, which is further brought to life with breathtaking illustrations. So join Po in this captivating process of discovery and personal growth, which enables him to find a sense of purpose and gain insight into what it means to truly be human.
La Duendecilla Elisabet The Pixie Elisabet
It is a children's tale, about nature, elves who live in it and knowledge about some medicinal plants.
Black Hollow
Living with her brother is one thing; living with her brother and his new husband is something else entirely. Now, Nerissa Falkenberg is eager to give the lovebirds their own nest, while she drafts the plans for her dream home.When Pascal gets the call to build Nerissa's new home, he leaps at the chance. This is the lady Pascal has loved from afar for longer than he will admit and now is his chance to build more than just a home.However, while Nerissa's brother is away on his honeymoon, all hell breaks loose at their restaurant throwing her plans into chaos. To compound matters, secret relatives she swore to never see again show up. Will this nightmare ever end?Download the latest installment from your favorite Paranormal town now!
Thorn of Rose
Beauty is a curse.It attracts the basest sort of men, even a beast.With her father deathly ill, Isabel Bielsa throws herself into their mutual passion: bookbinding. Hiding in the library also allows her to avoid the unwanted attentions of the local self-absorbed noblemen. But, there is only so many times one can read the same book. When the governing council demands her father's skills she happily goes in his stead. However, her new library assignment is far from private. Prince Aden of Iseldis, cursed into the form of a beast, keeps interrupting her work. With his idealistic standards and comfortable self-righteousness, she sees him as just another man besotted by her beauty. That is, until Isabel discovers that his curse has also affected his eyesight. As her feelings for him grow, Isabel nears the end of her assignment. Can she break Aden's curse before the magical attacker comes back to finish him off for good?Thorn of Rose is a fantasy retelling of Beauty and the beast. If you love sweet romance, a little bit of magic, and a headstrong heroine, then this story was written for you.
The Sasquatch of Jackson Farm
Winner of a B.R.A.G. Medallion, IAN Outstanding Novella Award, and CIBA Novella Semi-Finalist Award, The Sasquatch of Jackson Farm is an uplifting coming-of-age fantasy.When a young Sasquatch is left orphaned in the woods, a lonely old farmer named Bill Jackson takes him under his wing and forms a strong bond with the friendly beast. To Bill's delight, he discovers the Sasquatch has a special connection to nature, and over the years, they build the farm into a thriving business. As the Sasquatch grows, he develops a love for PB&J sandwiches, shiny objects, and Latin novella soap operas. But while he embraces the human world, he sadly retires to the barn each night where he sleeps alone. His life is changed forever when a female Sasquatch ventures onto the farm. As his worldview is blown wide open, he must decide whether he's a human or a Sasquatch.
Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces, Part II
Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces, Part II is adult literature satirizing classic children's stories and the work is written in the spirit of its predecessor Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces. The new work FFFF&FF Part II features adult language, adult content and adult satirical humor.Author Jay Dubya goes right to work corrupting familiar children's stories The Three Scruffy Gruffy Billy Goats, The Gay Tailor Who Became King, Petey Rabbit, Thumbilisa Thumbilina, The Emperor's Invisible Clothes and Goldie Lox and the Three Ursas. Several British legends are re-invented with hilarious adult renditions of St. George Slays the Dragon and Arthur Becomes King of England. Greek myths are imaginatively sabotaged with comical presentations of Daphne's Daft Daffiness, Bellerophon's Marathon Adventure, Baucis and Philemon, Psyche and Stupid Cupid and Atalantas's Last Race.Other popular children's stories that are put into adult parodies are Pinocchio's Personality Problem, The Wolf and the Seven Lame Lambs, The Sorcerer's Un-resourceful Apprentice and Peter Pansy Does Kensington Gardens. Finally Author Jay Dubya presents very amusing renditions of the classic tales Alice Visits Wonderland and Aladdin's Little Lamp. Fractured Frazzled Folk Fables and Fairy Farces, Part II is definitely not written for or to be read by children.
Bhulan Kaanda
There is an accidental killing in a forest-tribal village in Chhattisgarh. The Police Inspector is on his way to investigate. The village-constable, riding on the pillion of the Inspector's motorbike, suddenly cautions him to avoid a particular spot on the path where grows the Bhulan Kaanda, the tuber whose contact, he claims, induces instant amnesia and makes the victim confused regarding the right path, making him go around and round. The accidental killing throws up an existential conflict between the traditional village system of justice and the formal State court of law. The accused, as also the entire village, find themselves making several rounds to the court in the town to resolve a matter that they had smoothly resolved long back. The amnesia-inducing tuber becomes a metaphor for the institutions of the Government. The story, riveting as it unfolds, dramatizes a subject that has been rarely examined: the post-colonial discord in countries like India between the traditional structures of local governance and the State's institutions, inherited from alien rulers of the past. Once you start reading the story, it is hard to put this book down. Later, it lingers in your mind raising important questions begging for answers.Bhulan Kaanda is bound to emerge as a unique novel in Hindi Literature. - Vishnu Khare
Feats on the Fiord
Reproduction of the original: Feats on the Fiord by Harriet Martineau
The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
Featuring 211 classic tales from the Brothers Grimm, including favorites such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," and "Rumpelstiltskin," The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black-and-white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, whose books and prints are now highly sought-after collectibles. Originally titled Children's and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales contains what have been the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for over two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists and cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore and aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them. The fourth book in the Timeless Classics series from Rock Point has nearly 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy and features a gorgeous deckled edge, ribbon marker, and foil and deboss details on a vibrantly colored case--a standout for your personal library collection. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection. Other titles in the series include: The Complete Novels of Jane Austen, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
Not Quite Cinderella
The king announces a ball in order to end the war. His subjects? Overjoyed. Marian? Determined to stop it. Her sponsors need the war to continue. Looks like sabotage will feature at the top of tonight's menu. A Cinderella retelling for everyone who ever wondered why Cinderella wanted to marry the prince in the first place. Fractured Fairytale / 1900 wordsWelcome to Inklets, collectible stand-alone short stories ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to lingering just on the edge of normal. One thing's for sure: you won't look at the world the same way again.
Po the Cat
Journey through the unforgettable life of Po the cat as he unwinds his purpose in a brilliant, but challenging, world. These enchanting fables explore human nature, mindfulness and connectedness through a fantastical world of whimsy and rhyme, which is further brought to life with breathtaking illustrations. So join Po in this captivating process of discovery and personal growth, which enables him to find a sense of purpose and gain insight into what it means to truly be human.
Rapunzel Unveiled
The world couldn't have changed more since Eva had been locked in that tower. The only thing that hadn't changed was the mages and humans still hated each other. Only this time the mages were the ones with the upper hand.With new suspicions of who she really was, Eva must learn to be a human in a mage ruled worldThe problem was. She wasn't human.Hiding her secret could not be more imperative as it becomes clear that her tower hadn't been found by accident. The only question now was, who wanted her out and what did they want from her?
Rapunzel Untamed
A thousand years. No memories. Five powerful mages dying to save her.In the city of Neo New York, mages rule the world. People like Eva, the non-magical kind, mean nothing. The only destiny waiting for her will be to serve the mages for the rest of her days.Except Eva isn't like other humans. Locked in a tower for a crime she doesn't even remember, Eva is saved by none other than some of Neo New York's most prestigious mages, and they won't let anyone take their new toy away from them.When Eva's memories make a reappearance, she realizes she might be a little bit more than just a nuisance. Now, Eva must dodge jealous ex-lovers and ambitious council members, all while keeping her past a secret.Whoever said fairy tales had happy endings hasn't walked a minute in Eva's shoes.
Mythducking Tales
Mythducking Tales: For Adults Only is a product of my slightly warped imagination. This book consists of eight short fairytales adapted and twisted to an adult version and then written in rhyme. Follow Robert Wolf on his slightly corrupt adventures that are far from placid or go along for the ride as Little Red drops some acid. Learn what to do if you need to take a pee in the woods, especially if you are with a party of hoods. Read all about a cunning, thieving cat, or a girl who takes revenge on her stepsisters who are ugly and fat. And do not forget to check out that girl who had seven men, or Robert Wolf's final chapter now that he is free from the pen. So, I hope you enjoy what my slightly twisted mind has created for you and be sure to tell all your friends to buy their copy too!
The Princess Nobody
Reproduction of the original: The Princess Nobody by Andrew Lang
A Change of Air
Reproduction of the original: A Change of Air by Anthony Hope
The Nights of Straparola - Vol I
Volume I of the first English translation of 'The Nights of Straparola', originally published in 1894. A collection of stories in two volumes written by the Italian Renaissance author, Giovanni Francesco Straparola during the fifteenth century. The two volumes are divided into nights, where Lords, Ladies, damsels and gentlemen are gathered at a party in Venice and tell each other fairy tales, witty fables, and follies to entertain themselves. 74 tales are told over 13 nights, including folk and fairy-tales, novellas with themes of trickery and intrigue; and tragic and heroic stories. The collection includes some of the first known printed versions of European fairy tales, as they are known today, such as "Puss in Boots", "The Four Clever Brothers", "Donkeyskin" and others. Many of these tales have been collected or retold in later fairy tale collections, such as those by Giambattista Basile and the Brothers Grimm. This wonderful book is translated by W. G. Waters and is illustrated by E. R. Hughes. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
The Nights of Straparola - Vol II
Volume II of the first English translation of 'The Nights of Straparola', originally published in 1894. A collection of stories in two volumes written by the Italian Renaissance author, Giovanni Francesco Straparola during the fifteenth century. The two volumes are divided into nights, where Lords, Ladies, damsels and gentlemen are gathered at a party in Venice and tell each other fairy tales, witty fables, and follies to entertain themselves. 74 tales are told over 13 nights, including folk and fairy-tales, novellas with themes of trickery and intrigue; and tragic and heroic stories. The collection includes some of the first known printed versions of European fairy tales, as they are known today, such as "Puss in Boots", "The Four Clever Brothers", "Donkeyskin" and others. Many of these tales have been collected or retold in later fairy tale collections, such as those by Giambattista Basile and the Brothers Grimm. This wonderful book is translated by W. G. Waters and is illustrated by E. R. Hughes. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1867. 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.
Folk-Tales of Andros Island, Bahamas
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
El Retorno de Atlantis
Una despedida, unos sue簽os y unas se簽ales misteriosas bastaron para desencadenar los acontecimientos que hicieron que Adriana se viera inmersa en una b繳squeda que la llevar穩a a un descubrimiento inesperado. La amistad y el valor ser獺n ingredientes indispensables para superar los obst獺culos que encontrar獺 en el camino. Pero ser獺 su determinaci籀n de encontrarse a s穩 misma la que har獺 que finalmente, todo sea posible.
The Guardians of Erum and the Calamitous Child of Socotra
Pursued by a powerful jinn master and a mysterious sect of occultists, Fada sets out across the lush and unforgiving ancient Arabian Peninsula on a quest to rescue his son.Legend has it that the sacrifice of a calamitous child, a child born under the Serpent-Neck star, can bring about the end of the world. Born under the Serpent-Neck star himself, jinn master Behas has sought out and killed many calamitous children to avert the destruction they portend. His next target is a boy named Dileel, the newborn son of a date farmer outside the great city of Erum. However, his plans are foisted when an occultist apprentice interferes to save the boy, and in the resulting confusion, Dileel is abducted by an unknown force. Determined to rescue his son, the humble date farmer Fada must leave behind everything he knows, enlisting powerful allies and risking his life on an unforgettable journey.
The Red Fairy BookTheRed Fairy Book
Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford, he held an open fellowship at Merton College until 1875, when he moved to London. He quickly became famous for his critical articles in The Daily News and other papers. He displayed talent as a poet in Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (1872), Helen of Troy (1882), and Grass of Parnassus (1888) and as a novelist with The Mark of Cain (1886) and The Disentanglers (1902). He earned special praise for his 12-volume collection of fairy tales, the first volume of which was The Blue Fairy Book (1889) and the last The Lilac Fairy Book (1910). His own fairy tales, The Gold of Fairnilee (1888), Prince Prigio (1889), and Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia (1893) became children's classics.Lang also did important pioneer work in such volumes as Custom and Myth (1884) and Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887). Later he turned to history and historical mysteries, notably Pickle the Spy (1897), A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation, 4 vol. (1900-07), Historical Mysteries (1904), and The Maid of France (1908). His lifelong devotion to Homer produced well-known prose translations of the Odyssey (1879), in collaboration with S.H. Butcher, and of the Iliad (1883), with Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. He defended the theory of the unity of Homeric literature, and his World of Homer (1910) is an important study. (wikipedia.org)
The Pink Fairy BookThePink Fairy Book
Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford, he held an open fellowship at Merton College until 1875, when he moved to London. He quickly became famous for his critical articles in The Daily News and other papers. He displayed talent as a poet in Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (1872), Helen of Troy (1882), and Grass of Parnassus (1888) and as a novelist with The Mark of Cain (1886) and The Disentanglers (1902). He earned special praise for his 12-volume collection of fairy tales, the first volume of which was The Blue Fairy Book (1889) and the last The Lilac Fairy Book (1910). His own fairy tales, The Gold of Fairnilee (1888), Prince Prigio (1889), and Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia (1893) became children's classics.Lang also did important pioneer work in such volumes as Custom and Myth (1884) and Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887). Later he turned to history and historical mysteries, notably Pickle the Spy (1897), A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation, 4 vol. (1900-07), Historical Mysteries (1904), and The Maid of France (1908). His lifelong devotion to Homer produced well-known prose translations of the Odyssey (1879), in collaboration with S.H. Butcher, and of the Iliad (1883), with Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. He defended the theory of the unity of Homeric literature, and his World of Homer (1910) is an important study. (wikipedia.org)
Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO and the Corona Challenge
As the boss of all tooth fairies, Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO is used to handling huge responsibilities, but when a global pandemic threatens to halt all business operations at Teeth Titans, Incorporated, this fashionable fairy must figure out a safe way to collect lost teeth. How is a fairy supposed to make house calls when the Coronavirus has everyone stuck at home?
Druid Island
The sorceress, Morgana, had won. The death of King Arthur signified the end of Camelot and the age of chivalry casting the world into a dark time where evil had little constraint. Merlin, the magician, had failed in his effort to limit the black magic of the fairy witch and instead found himself captive in the cave of Druid Island where he would linger while the chaos flourished. Years later his wizard son, Thomas, would be given the opportunity to succeed where his father had failed. It was not something he could undertake on his own and, as his father had used the youngster Arthur to further his goals, so Thomas would mentor the young boy, David, knowing that soon he would have to face the evil sorceress. Their quest would take the two on a journey to the strange land of the Fantasian Forest to obtain the Druid's Egg, a gem capable of destroying the witch. But it would be a journey fraught with danger and creatures not known to the modern world. Even if the Egg were to be obtained, it would still be necessary to face the witch and her followers and the wizard was unsure if the boy had the courage to do so.
The Yellow Fairy BookTheYellow Fairy Book
Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford, he held an open fellowship at Merton College until 1875, when he moved to London. He quickly became famous for his critical articles in The Daily News and other papers. He displayed talent as a poet in Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (1872), Helen of Troy (1882), and Grass of Parnassus (1888) and as a novelist with The Mark of Cain (1886) and The Disentanglers (1902). He earned special praise for his 12-volume collection of fairy tales, the first volume of which was The Blue Fairy Book (1889) and the last The Lilac Fairy Book (1910). His own fairy tales, The Gold of Fairnilee (1888), Prince Prigio (1889), and Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia (1893) became children's classics.Lang also did important pioneer work in such volumes as Custom and Myth (1884) and Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887). Later he turned to history and historical mysteries, notably Pickle the Spy (1897), A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation, 4 vol. (1900-07), Historical Mysteries (1904), and The Maid of France (1908). His lifelong devotion to Homer produced well-known prose translations of the Odyssey (1879), in collaboration with S.H. Butcher, and of the Iliad (1883), with Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. He defended the theory of the unity of Homeric literature, and his World of Homer (1910) is an important study. (wikipedia.org)
M瓣rchen als Almanach auf das Jahr 1827
Reproduktion des Originals: M瓣rchen als Almanach auf das Jahr 1827 von Wilhelm Hauff
The secret of immortal code - Rudra trilogyThesecret of immortal code - Rudra trilogy
In a compelling mythological thriller, blended by history, spiced by legend and transformed by myth, Saptarshi Basu converts his research into Vedic literature and Indian mythology into a gripping thriller.We all had loved THE DA VINCI CODE by Dan Brown. Our very own ancient mythology holds the greatest secrets and brightest discoveries.The exciting symbols of Hindu mythology contains the deepest secret.This is RUDRA TRILOGY . THE SECRET OF IMMORTAL CODE will slowly unearth those mysteries and take you to the truth about the Nagas in BOOK 2 - THE CURSE OF NAGAS . WHAT IF ' AMAR KATHA' LORD SHIVA'S DOCTRINE OF IMMORTALITY NARRATED TO GODDESS PARVATI WAS IN WRITTEN FORM ?DEPICTED THROUGH SECRET SYMBOLS? THEN....Rudrapallam, the carrier of secret, the secret of immortality, Lord Shiva's Naadi leaf was now gone!Shiva, the Destroyer, the Creator, the Protector. God of all Gods. King of the Ganas. He had to sacrifice many a life protecting the code from the demons, the Asuras. The Rudrapallam. The Immortal Code.The Valluvars - Shiva's men have been protecting the secret for centuries.And now in this twenty-first century Bala, son of the headman of the Nadi family Bhadraka- the head Nadi astrologer has come quite close to it. The code which can change the future of man's destiny by unlocking the mystery of ancient palm leaves which is a key element in Nadi Astrology.Dr.Sanjeev, the symbologist from Indian Institute of Science has the clue!!!But then, a lot others are after it too. The FBI and other intelligence agencies are after it. The world powers want to get the code to control the universe.Lord Shiva apprehended that if the power to change the future comes in the hand of humans there will be great destruction. As the forces of power, greed and corruption are too strong.Award winning computer scientist Nolan Edward who had discovered the 'Immortal Code' by decoding it from ancient palm leaves and fingerprint technology, now has only one choice in his hands. To save the human race by destroying it.Will he succeed? Will Bala get the code at last? Will Nolan be able to overcome his own demons?
The Vordalyn
Home, at last, Prince Dracon returns from beyond the outer region with his bride to be, Venalina. Accompanied by his remaining forces, and the four daughters of Castien Preswynn, a High Lord of Qinkas. His triumphant return is short-lived however, when his sentient sword, the Unholy Reaver, begins to infect his mind with images of war and death. At the same time, his queen to be, begins using his essence in a ritual designed to make the daughters of Castien, creatures akin to her. Queen Menina, meanwhile, has no intention of relinquishing the crown to her prodigal brother. Aided by old and new allies alike, she begins a campaign of fear and rumor to turn the people of Ganlin against their onetime hero and liberator, while she pretends to be ready to turn over the kingdom to him. New threats go unseen at the borders of the mighty kingdom. The day of the royal wedding and coronation of the new king to be is fast approaching, where every threat will make their move for ownership of Ganlin.
PansflorawoodMusical theater for the mind
Feathers will fly. Secrets will sizzle. Snacks are running out. The Birds of Paradise Theater Troupe was ready to dazzle at the fairy wedding of the season-until a villainous Vampire Bat and two sneaky Magpies crashed the Autumn Pumpkin Ball, spiked the punch with Belladonna Brew and vanished into the night with Ember, the Hawaiian Firebird, and Fifi the French Flamingo. Now, with their enchanted food forest mysteriously disappearing and half the birds still dizzy from the brew, the troupe must trade in their costumes for courage and take center stage in a real quest. Led by a brave eagle, a strong but silent owl and a strategic raven who knows more then he's letting on, lead the other birds on a trail of glitter and breadcrumbs through magical mishaps to rescue their friends-and save their forest-before time runs out. When the spotlight fades and you're waiting in the wings, the real adventure begins.
African Folk Tales
The author picked up his love of folk tales from his father and his uncle, Okuma Totokpuiti Gamega. In the evening, the kids and some adults sat in a circle around the storytellers listening to the tales. The audience was alive and active, interjecting short songs, remarks, and dances as the tales progressed. Folk tales are for entertainment. That is why the songs and dances come in. The tellers themselves may sing and dance. The children are allowed to tell their tales. Folk tales also teach lessons in obedience, loyalty, forgiveness, justice, and more. Folk tales encompass oral literature, adages, grammar, and dos and don'ts of the language. The tales are meant to teach the young people the customs and norms of their society. They are different from oral history. Oral histories are more involved and cover the behaviors and experiences of the people. The author's father told these tales with animation, joy, and happiness in three languages: IGO, EWE, and TWI. The tales are universal and can be told in any language. Interpret and propound wisdoms to children and adults in any society. The Western World is aware of the famous African drums, rhythms, and songs. Now the author brings you the unique folk tales. They are not poems to repeat word by word. They are not told the same way twice. The readers can embellish and adjust them to given situations, use them in entertainment, or in expounding moral lessons. Folk tales are for action and are full of active verbs. All the American based tales were originated by the author.About the AuthorKwaku A. Adoboli was originally born in Togo and raised in Ghana, West Africa. Currently he lives in Beaufort, SC. with his wife Arnette Adoboli. They have two grown children, Afi Adoboli and John K. Adoboli, and four grandchildren, as well as the late Shawn Gadsden. His father, John Adoboli, was a farmer who owned and farmed his own cocoa farms. He was also a griot, an oral historian, who was often invited to various large gatherings in Togo and Ghana to tell oral histories of the people. The author is now a retired university professor. He taught the following subjects at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort: American History, American Government, African History, and International Studies. He has diplomas in Accounting and Business Administration from London Royal Society of Arts, and taught those subjects at a variety of colleges in Ghana as well.
Lured
Someone is watching the Holloway Pack, and this time, the female isn't the target.Life with a group of seven male werewolves worries Jem Stonehouse not one bit. She is engaged to the Alpha's son Sean Holloway, after all. So, what has Jem's territorial instincts on high alert?The pack's latest addition. Both of them.None of the men think there's a problem with the new girlfriends. Jem's intuition tells her otherwise-that and a nagging suspicion the new females aren't there to partake.Jem believes they've joined in to take.The question is ... What?As the eve of the blue moon draws ever closer, Jem's running out of time to find the answer and outwit a thief of the worst possible kind.A woman who believes she can't lose.***Previously published as 'Blue Moon'***
Balthazar's Bane
A bungled murder.A ridiculous quest.And a hero with extremely dodgy credentials. New Year's Eve 1889. Count Balthazar Jozsef Habsburg-Koh獺ry tries to lead a simple life. Oh, he enjoys a few hobbies. Collecting ancient Egyptian artifacts. Hunting necromancers with a wire garrote. Impersonating dead Hungarian nobility. Seducing an endless string of women who never suspect the price of the count's attentions. But considering what Balthazar used to be like, these pursuits are harmless. And surely he deserves a reward for assassinating the elusive necromancer John Mortlake in the middle of Cairo's teeming bazaar. What could be better than a holiday cruise up the Nile with his secretary Lucas Devereaux? Unfortunately for Balthazar, he just killed the wrong necromancer - one with a vengeful daughter and huge debts to some very shady jinn. To survive, he and Lucas must find a legendary sword and liberate a desert kingdom of magical misfits. For centuries, the people of Al Miraj have sought a valiant champion willing to face the wrath of the arch demon Fulad-zereh! What they get is Balthazar. But the gods always did like a good joke.
The Pink Fairy BookThePink Fairy Book
Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College, Oxford, he held an open fellowship at Merton College until 1875, when he moved to London. He quickly became famous for his critical articles in The Daily News and other papers. He displayed talent as a poet in Ballads and Lyrics of Old France (1872), Helen of Troy (1882), and Grass of Parnassus (1888) and as a novelist with The Mark of Cain (1886) and The Disentanglers (1902). He earned special praise for his 12-volume collection of fairy tales, the first volume of which was The Blue Fairy Book (1889) and the last The Lilac Fairy Book (1910). His own fairy tales, The Gold of Fairnilee (1888), Prince Prigio (1889), and Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia (1893) became children's classics.Lang also did important pioneer work in such volumes as Custom and Myth (1884) and Myth, Ritual and Religion (1887). Later he turned to history and historical mysteries, notably Pickle the Spy (1897), A History of Scotland from the Roman Occupation, 4 vol. (1900-07), Historical Mysteries (1904), and The Maid of France (1908). His lifelong devotion to Homer produced well-known prose translations of the Odyssey (1879), in collaboration with S.H. Butcher, and of the Iliad (1883), with Walter Leaf and Ernest Myers. He defended the theory of the unity of Homeric literature, and his World of Homer (1910) is an important study. (wikipedia.org)
The Arabian Nights Entertainments
Do you want to read The Arabian Nights Entertainments? If so then keep reading...The central core of the stories concerns a Persian king and his new bride. The king has a brother who is a vizier in faraway Samarcand, and he invites him to come to the palace for a visit. Just before his departure, the vizier is shocked to discover his wife's infidelity. Enraged, he kills her. Full of pain and grief, the vizier continues on to the court of his brother, the king. But, once arrived at his brother's palace, the vizier soon discovers the king's wife is also involved in an even more flagrant infidelity, which he reluctantly reports to him.What are you waiting for The Arabian Nights Entertainments is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW!
The Arabian Nights Entertainments
Do you want to read The Arabian Nights Entertainments? If so then keep reading...The central core of the stories concerns a Persian king and his new bride. The king has a brother who is a vizier in faraway Samarcand, and he invites him to come to the palace for a visit. Just before his departure, the vizier is shocked to discover his wife's infidelity. Enraged, he kills her. Full of pain and grief, the vizier continues on to the court of his brother, the king. But, once arrived at his brother's palace, the vizier soon discovers the king's wife is also involved in an even more flagrant infidelity, which he reluctantly reports to him.What are you waiting for The Arabian Nights Entertainments is one click away, select the "Buy Now" button in the top right corner NOW!
