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10921) Frogged
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One should be able to say of a princess "She was as good as she was beautiful," according to The Art of Being a Princess (third revised edition), which the almost-thirteen-year-old Princess Imogene is supposed to be reading. Not feeling particularly good, or all that beautiful, she heads for a nearby pond, where, unfortunately, a talking frog tricks her into kissing him. No prince appears, as one might expect. Instead, the princess turns into a frog...
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Les mythes confus d'un village du Saumurois.
Dans les années 1950, on ne se déplace guère qu'à vélo. On ne va donc guère plus loin que chez les voisins. Cette vie en vase clos favorise l'éclosion puis la fermentation de mythes confus. Dans les celliers de ce village du Saumurois o « le p'tit vin pour la soif » est gouleyant, on suppose, on suppute, on soupçonne jusqu'à ce qu'émergent des certitudes qui, ensuite, vibrionnent les cervelles....
10923) Killer Frost
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I've battled the Reapers of Chaos before-and survived. But this time I have a Bad, Bad Feeling it's going to be a fight to the death... Most likely mine.
Yeah, I've got my psychometry magic, my talking sword, Vic, and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus at my side in Logan freaking Quinn, but I'm no match for Loki, the evil Norse god of chaos. I may be Nike's Champion, but at heart, I'm still just Gwen Frost, that weird Gypsy girl everyone...
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CAN THE DETECTIVE FIND THE KIDNAPPED PROPHET AND SAVE HIS CITY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE? The taunt investigation continues in this intense and erotic urban fantasy from the IAN 2016 Outstanding Paranormal/Supernatural Book of the Year author. In this second volume in the fast-paced supernatural trilogy, The Prophet's Mother, Julian M. Coleman, weaves a twisting tale of loss, heartbreak, and sacrifice. It's a tale of terror set against the backdrop of...
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The Ballad of the White Horse - This is the full text of G K Chesterton's epic poem about King Alfred the great and the battle of Ethandune or Edington in May 878 AD.
This edition of Ballad of the White Horse has been heavily annotated with explanatory notes to help the reader get a true insight into the poem's meaning and key characters.
Chesterton believed The Ballad of the White Horse to be his best work and it was the only work he felt was suitable...
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And We inspired Musa (Moses) (saying), 'Throw your staff',' and behold! It swallowed up straight away all the falsehoods which they showed. (Al-A'raf: 117) Why is it that a garden is sometimes green and sometimes yellow? Why is it that the deserts are dry and the mountaintops are covered with snow? Why is it that the color of the sun is like fire when rising and like blood when setting? Why is it that the moon turns from a beautiful full moon to a...
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Jesus was the greatest storyteller there ever was. He spoke to the people right where they were. He told parables and stories that related to them in the natural with hidden gems with a spiritual message. Sandra L. Ross takes childhood fables and nursery rhymes and with a twist, she turns them into beautiful allegories full of wisdom and healing. If you struggle with fear, people-pleasing, facing a spiritual storm, feeling broken, dismissed, and overlooked....
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Are you intrigued by Norse religion and fascinating Nordic runes?
Now You Can Immerse Yourself in the Worlds of Viking Warriors, Runes, Rituals, Norse Gods, Magical Heroes and Nordic Folklore By Neil Legend!
Norse mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework upheld during and around the time of the Viking Age (c. 790- c. 1100 CE).
The world of Norse mythology is endlessly fascinating. It is not all raiding and looting as we are often...
10929) Treasury of Eid Tales
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Faith, kindness and charity abound in this heartwarming collection of fourteen Eid tales. Sweet Nena, generous Michaeel Adam, Baba Deen and the Drummer of Dushang are just some of the loveable characters that embrace the traditions and customs of the Muslim holiday of Eid. This is a book that will fill everyone's heart with a festive spirit! Fawzia Gilani-Williams, Phd. is an educator, cluster librarian, youth advocate, and children's book author,...
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"Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Literature, Association of American Publishers" Mark Williams is the Simon and June Li Fellow in the Humanities and Tutor in English at Lincoln College, University of Oxford, where he teaches medieval Irish, Welsh, and English literature. He is the author of Fiery Shapes: Celestial Portents and Astrology in Ireland and Wales, 700–1700.
A sweeping history of Ireland's native gods, from Iron Age cult...
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Forget fairies and forget vampires! Let yourself be drawn into the dark world of the shape-shifters, ogresses, trolls, and demons of the Canadian Arctic. This collection of field notes meticulously documents the dark side of Inuit legends, complete with hideous monsters and unspeakable deeds. Each creature is brought to life by the stunning illustrations of Mike Austin, a world-renowned tattoo artist. The Hidden exposes the dark beings that lurk in...
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The Banbury Cross Series was a collection of 12 volumes of books edited by Grace Rhys and published in London by Dent in the 1890s. Each book is attractively illustrated with full page and partial page pen and ink drawings in a classic Art Nouveau style by leading artists of the era. Here the Eastern classic Ali Baba is reworked and presented with H. Granville Fell's stunning black and white illustrations that beautifully complement the oriental traditions...
10933) The Togakushi Legend Murders
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Murder and mayhem are coupled with Japanese folklore and fable in this riveting tale of suspense. When the body of one of Nagano Prefecture's most prominent businessmen is found propped against a tree on Poison Plain, home of the legendary Demoness Maple, Inspector Takemura finds himself searching for the killer with the help and hindrance of an esteemed Tokyo professor and a beautiful university student. As the bodies begin to multiply in the sleepy...
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Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers of all ages. These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse...
10935) Mohican Brave
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Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The eleventh book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest.
Travel through time with Tom as he battles the mightiest warriors of the past!
When Tom bangs on a drum in a museum he releases an ancient curse. Now he must go back in time and track down six golden coins...
On this journey, Tom and his Mohican friends battle...
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The Rat-Kind are plotting to wipe out the Mouse Kingdom of Carminel in this thrilling story from acclaimed author Roger Mortimer. Only Rufus, a slave, can stop them. First, though, he must find the ancient treasures of the Lord of Light and enlist the help of the legendary eagles of Carminel. Pursued every step of the way by ruthless rat warriors, Rufus is tested to the limit. Is he brave, strong and fast enough to find the treasures before the rats...
10937) Touch of Frost
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My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy -- a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest.
But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact...
10938) The Frost on His Shoulders
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In 1930s Spain, in an isolated valley of the Pyrenees, an aging teacher reconstructs a bloody and tragic event that seemed destined to remain forever hidden behind a wall of silence. He alone can penetrate appearances and grasp the iron laws determining the lives of all those who live in this place-this valley where nature is miserly and leaves little room for poetic contemplation or an excess of feelings. He alone remembers his protégé, Ramón,...
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Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d'Universalis
Rédigé par un auteur inconnu, cette épopée anglo-saxonne du VIIIe siècle relate la plus ancienne légende des peuples germaniques. Ce poème majeur de la littérature vieil-anglaise exalte les exploits de Beowulf, prince scandinave, qui aurait vécu au VIe siècle. Rédigé en 3 182 vers assonancés, le texte nous est parvenu grâce à un manuscrit en langue saxonne du Xe siècle....
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Enter this short collection and immerse yourself in the dark side of an ancient Scottish village:
• where the Baba Witch hunts for lost children in the forest,
• where spiders torment sinners in the castle dungeon,
• where the Devil rides with the Highlees Witches,
• where dead smugglers seek revenge on the living,
• and where Lady Eglinton of Auchans trains her rats to dance
The village of Dundonald lies on the west coast...
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