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This fantastic book is a must read for anybody who has an interest in fairy lore and the history of folklore concerning the fairy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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This edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of investigating oral folk tales in their socio-political context and traces their evolution into literary fairy tales, a metamorphosis that often diminished the ideology of the original narrative. Zipes also looks at how folk tales influence...
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A finalist for both the Strega Europeo and Gregor von Rezzori awards (and winner of every Bulgarian honor possible), The Physics of Sorrow reaffirms Georgi Gospodinov's place as one of Europe's most inventive and daring writers. Using the myth of the Minotaur as its organizing image, the narrator of Gospodinov's long-awaited novel constructs a labyrinth of stories about his family, jumping from era to era and viewpoint to viewpoint, exploring the...
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The legends of Norse mythology are famous for including Odin, Thor and Loki and the battles they fought and the adventures they enjoyed. Here are collected some of the finest examples of Norse story telling. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the...
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One of the most enduring characters in Native American mythology comes boldly and brilliantly alive in sixty-eight tales of magic and wonder from National Book Award–winning author Barry Lopez According to Native American legend, Old Man Coyote created the earth and humankind, arranged the heavens, and brought fire and death to the world. Cunning and canny, he is a trickster, a devil, a warrior, a lover, and a fool. A magical creature of insatiable...
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"Hi, my name is Jimmy. What's yours?""I'm Wendy."He squints his eyes as he looks at me. "You don't look gross.""What? Who told you I was gross?" I drop my dolly to the ground and hold my fists on my hips."Everyone knows girls are gross." He rolls his eyes before continuing. "But I think we're going to be the best of friends." The story of Peter Pan? Yeah… it didn't go quite the way you've heard. You see, Hook's name is James. James Barrie. And he...
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If you are looking for accounts and retelling of encounters with werewolves, this is a great starting point.Be mindful these stories were published in 1865 and the content will have "current" events the author had encountered as well as mythological findings in terms of what was known and understood at that time. From the legends of using magical wolf skins to the terrifying accounts of lycanthropy, you will find both known and forgotten accounts,...
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An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon's feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In Scotland it was thought you could ward off fairies by hanging...
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Become a stitching wizard with a collection of designs featuring your favorite fantastical creatures!
This fantastic cross-stitch collection features a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids, and a majestic unicorn. Glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads are, incorporated into many of the designs for a truly magical finish.
The projects range from full-sized pictures to cushions, greeting cards,...
10) Beast
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Super model fiancée, check.Internet famous, check.Bad boy rep, check.Hate it all... double check.I have worked toward the Championship since I was ten years old, doing whatever my publicist asked. I party with athletes, rock stars, models, actors, politicians- all the elite. When I walk into a room, people take notice and cheer.But none of that makes me happy. Fame brought the followers, money, and a chance at a title, but it didn't bring me the...
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La Bruja de Portobello relata la vida de Athena mediante la gente que la conocía bien o que no la conocía nada. Entre ellos, su madre adoptiva, un periodista, una sacerdotisa, un historiador y una actriz. Cada persona ilustra un aspecto diferente del carácter de Athena, describiendo lo que vieron y experimentaron y también compartiendo sus propias impresiones, creencias e inquietudes. Edda, sacerdotisa: "El gran problema de Athena era ser una...
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From frontier times to the present day, Kentucky nurses have served with intelligence and energy, always ensuring that their patients received the best available care. Noted folklorist and oral historian William Lynwood Montell collects nearly two hundred stories from these hard-working men and women in Tales from Kentucky Nurses. From humorous anecdotes to spine-chilling coincidences, tragic circumstances, and heartwarming encounters, the tales in...
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Her holiday adventure to the Costa Rican rainforest wasn’t supposed to involve falling for the closed-off—but undeniably gorgeous!—resort owner… Find out more in Scarlet Wilson 's fiftieth book for Harlequin, the latest story in The Christmas Pact trilogy.
A bumpy start…
with a fairy-tale ending?
After her sheltered upbringing, Eliza’s exploring her adventurous side in Costa Rica! But her dream vacation is hijacked by gorgeous,...
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Will she follow royal command…or her deepest desires? Dive into the fairy-tale of this The Little Mermaid–inspired romance by Lorraine Hall.
Her duty: a convenient marriage.
Her destiny: a dangerously tempting stranger.
Princess Elsebet is duty-bound to marry for her country. But when a mysterious-and gorgeous-man washes up on the castle shores, she's instantly drawn to him. Suddenly, she's considering trading her royal future for one she...
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Do you wonder what kind of mischief could happen in the space between a wink and a sniffle? Or of what two trees might contemplate and discuss with each other when they are all by themselves? Have you ever wondered about what power you might wield if you discovered a special rod? Or what it would be like to have your head "up in the clouds"? Do you know what you would do if you came upon your mirror, and it stood reflectionless? Could you begin to...
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Enter the luminous realm guided by Durga, the Goddess of Radiance, as she illuminates the path to bliss. In the cosmic tapestry of Hindu mythology, Durga emerges as a beacon of strength and grace, wielding her divine radiance to dispel darkness. Follow her empowering journey, where courage and compassion intertwine, paving the way for triumph over adversity. As Durga's brilliance illuminates the shadows within and without, her story becomes a transcendent...
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"Join on a journey to Jwalapuram, a fictional village where ancient rituals and the worship of Agni, the god of fire, weave a community together. 'Agni Rituals Ablaze' invites you into a vividly imagined world teetering on the edge of darkness, where faith and unity ignite a battle for survival.
18) Fairest
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All my life, I've been haunted by her dark eyes. At birth, she cursed me to prick my finger on the spindle and sleep for a century. She appears in my dreams, my reflections, shaping my desires. Who is she? Follow me into the lonely Forest of Tears where the dwarfs dwell, walking where she once walked. Gaze into the depths of the magic mirror which reveals her secrets. For I refuse to fear her, even if I should.
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Step into the magical pages of "Adventure Awaits," a spellbinding collection of short stories crafted for the curious minds of children aged 5 to 10. Each story in this beautifully illustrated anthology is a portal to a world of imagination, where the extraordinary is possible, and every turn of the page sparks joy and wonder. With tales that range from the heartwarming journeys of brave young adventurers to the whimsical escapades of talking animals...
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Man of his word volume 2
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When Inos was abducted through the magic casement and Rap tried to follow her, they arrived in places very strange-and very far apart . . .
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