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Hieron, the tyrant of Syracuse, is struggling to chart a course between the warring empires of Rome and Carthage. His only close confidant is his eccentric cousin, the mathematician Archimedes. But Hieron is ninety years old, and his nobles are scheming in the shadows.

Folk tales about the sun, moon, planets and constellations

Are you an individual passionate about rich Egyptian history? Would you like to learn about Egyptian deities, monsters, and Egypt's most important historical figures? If you've been looking for a simple-to-read and informative guide that will improve your knowledge about the country's beliefs, culture, and infamous myths, then this is the book for you!The history of Egypt is long, filled with wealthy lifestyles, advanced engineering, inventions, and mystical characters that still amaze us today. For us to know about it, we must put our hands on a book that is going to be enjoyable and accurate.Uncovering Egyptian Mythology is more than just a book that will teach you about a country. It's a comprehensive guide that will transport you back to a country that is the only remaining ancient wonder in the world!Inside Uncovering Egyptian Mythology, you'll discover:¿ An all-inclusive look at Egyptian history, including the early dynastic period, the construction of pyramids, and Egyptian society.¿ Four famous myths that are still believed today: Did god the creator really surface from the darkness of Nun as a Bennu bird?¿ A look at familiar gods and goddesses, the role they played in history, and how they shaped modern Egypt.¿ Egyptian monsters, creatures, and mortals that have played an important role in Egyptian society.¿ The underworld, the judgment of the dead, and what Egyptians believe about the end of the world.Every chapter is filled with exciting stories and facts that will boost your knowledge and make you appreciate Egypt for its rich history and multifaceted culture. After reading this guide, you'll become an Egyptian expert, and have all your historical questions answered!Are you ready to improve your knowledge and embrace Egypt? Then buy Uncovering Egyptian Mythology now!

The college professor who rents an old inn for a summer of writing is in for surprises: Nicholas Pim's 'hostess' is a 250 year-old five year old girl. His developing love interest is a flapper who died in the 1920s. The Inn is haunted by several spirits - the Inn itself is part ghost. But perhaps the hardest part is the unwanted temptation of a lively grad student who has homed in on Nicholas as her next - tempted and unwilling - love interest.This book is a reworking of Chapman's novella 'The Inn of Souls'

The Open Boat - and other tales of adventure is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The second in the Oaths of Dante series, watch as Dante strives to fulfil the oaths presented to him by Gaia and Hecate. Will he and Christopher find peace as werewolves or will they fall to the Hatred of Zeus lingering in the dark magic of his curse. Can they, together, find salvation? Can they survive the hate of eons, hidden away by the kindly faces of those claiming to be friends? Written by award winning author Mika Mathews, author of the Silver Coin and A Dance Among Equals, enjoy the newest installment of the Oaths of Dante!

a collection of short stories all about love. featuring fantastical and paranormal elements

Charlie Bell - The waif of Elm Island is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

From the Zambezi river to the Cape of Good Hope come stories of the heavens, tricksters, revenge and transformation from the many peoples of Southern Africa.Southern Africa is a region of impressive diversity of landscape, climate and peoples: from forests to deserts, from coasts to mountains, from subtropical to temperate, from the Zulu, Pedi and Venda peoples to the ancient San peoples whose territories span much of the entire region, with countless tribes in between. This region includes the modern countries of Angola, Botswana, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The peoples' folktales share common themes and roots through their migrations across the mineral-rich lands and have been passed down orally to explain the world, guide society and entertain. This lively collection has a new introduction and contains tales from across the region, of creation and origins, of trickster animals and their lessons, and of hardship, greed and love. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

The classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader, and inspired the powerful 2021 movie, Green KnightA mighty warrior interrupts King Arthur's banquet to challenge the astonished revellers to a binding act of combat. Out of sheer bravado Gawain leaps to the fray and his actions lead to a series of strange and incredible adventures. The perfect companion to Beowulf, Gawain is a treasure of medieval literature, brought to life in the 2021 movie Green Knight starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton. An Arthurian legend of note it revels in its Celtic origins, playing with the mysteries of chivalric romance, the warrior hero and the deeper truths of eternal life. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

" Elle est là... Ses beaux seins qüelle me tend dans l¿ombre Sont gonflés du lait vert des feuilles ; le vent d¿or S¿enfonce en frissonnant dans son rêve et dénombre L¿auguste solitude où son poème dort.Elle est là... Les parfums songeurs qui la traversent Flottent dans le soleil consolateur du soirEt son silence boit le ciel blanc que lui versentLes étoiles, quand Pan sous ses pins vient s¿asseoir.Il coupe deux roseaux, il laisse errer son âme... Est-ce son souffle ? je m¿entends pleurer en lui. Chaque arbre est couronné d¿une pensive flamme ; Sous les pleurs de Ph¿bé toute la forêt luit."

How are you looking for a fun and engaging story to read with your children? Look no further than the Three Little Pigs by Sonia Jones. In this classic tale, 3 little pigs set out to bill their own homes.One builds House of straw. One builds a House of sticks and one builds House of bricks. But when the big bad wolf comes knocking, only the pig with the brick house is able to with-stand the big bad wolves huffing and puffing. Sonia Jones has put her own spin on this beloved story, adding in colourful illustrations and a fresh perspective. Your children will love following along with this adventure of the Three Little Pigs and their learned, important lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of building a strong foundation. So why not add the Three Little Pigs by Sonia Jones, To your families bookshelf today. It is the perfect addition to any bedtime story routine and it's sure to become a Favorited for years to come.

Under the light of a blue moon, star-crossed lovers get a second chance for their love to shine. Tali is the daughter of Bastet. Nafi is an orphaned street urchin. Unlikely soulmates, but true love is magical, and overcomes anything… Except when it can't. Five thousand years ago, circumstances tore them apart. Will the present be any kinder? This is a sexy, happily-ever-after soulmate novel with no cheating, fade to blacks, or cliffhangers. It's a fast-paced story that blends romance, mythology, humor, and adventure. The romance in each story focuses on one couple and can be read as a standalone.

" IL y avait une fois, dans une ville de Perse, deux frères nommés Kassim et Ali-Baba. Kassim était riche tandis qüAli-Baba était pauvre. Pour gagner sa vie et celle de ses enfants, il allait couper du bois dans la forêt voisine, et le ramenait à la ville, pour le vendre, chargé sur trois ânes qui constituaient toute sa fortune. Un jour Ali-Baba achevait de couper sa charge de bois lorsqüil distingua une troupe de cavaliers qui s¿avançaient dans sa direction. Craignant d¿avoir affaire à des voleurs, il abandonna ses ânes et monta sur un gros arbre touffu.Les cavaliers mirent pied à terre, ils étaient quarante. Le chef de la bande se dirigea vers un rocher situé près du gros arbre où Ali-Baba s¿était réfugié, écarta les broussailles et prononça :« Sésame, ouvre-toi ! » Aussitôt, une porte s¿ouvrit, les brigands s¿y engouffrèrent, le chef entra le dernier et la porte se referma sur lui.Après un bon moment, la porte se rouvrit, livrant passage aux quarante voleurs. Quand ils eurent tous défilé, le chef dit solennellement : « Sésame, referme-toi ! » Et la porte se referma."

This is the story of three friends, who want to get something out of life, and try to find the age-old secret hidden in the infinite depths of Nainital. What is that mystery, for which the three friends do not even care for their lives, come with me in a new world full of adventure.Welcome to the mystery of Nainital.

Everyday folk and fairy tales from Korea with magicians, magistrates, mischievous creatures and devious sprites.Organised into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the cautious warning tales of everyday life, with folk stories such as Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo, or, The Swallow-King's Rewards, The Magic Invasion of Seoul, The King of the Flowers, The Unmannerly Tiger, Tokgabi and His Pranks and Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic and the mythic.

Bram Stoker: Dracula | Neuerscheinung 2023, neu editiert, mit zahlreichen erläuternden Fußnoten | Jonathan Harker, ein aufstrebender junger Rechtsanwalt aus London, wird für einen lukrativen Auftrag nach Transylvanien (Siebenbürgen, heute Teil Rumäniens) gerufen: Er soll einen reichen Adeligen bei der Umsiedlung nach England unterstützen. Doch nach kurzer Zeit merkt Harker: Er hat es mit einem hochintelligenten, aber grauenhaften Untoten, einem Vampir zu tun, der von Menschenblut lebt und sich mit verlockend schönen, aber ebenso abscheulichen Gespielinnen umgibt. In Harkers Heimatstadt London, einer der damals größten Metropolen der Welt, wartet eine unendliche Schlachtbank ahnungsloser und hilfloser Menschen auf den blutrünstigen Grafen, der offenbar nicht aufzuhalten ist ... | Dieser berühmteste aller Vampir-Romane wurde in rund 45 Sprachen übersetzt und unzählige Male verfilmt und anderweitig adaptiert.

Dans son recueil Le verger des Paraboles, Georges Lahy offre un ensemble de 100 paraboles simples, profondes et universelles. Chacune de ces histoires courtes est une vision optimiste et inspirante de la vie, une invitation à la réflexion sur soi et sur le monde environnant.Ces paraboles sont comme des fruits savoureux qui poussent dans le Verger de la Sagesse, dont les sentiers sont bordés de métaphores et d'images poétiques. Le verger des Paraboles est un livre à lire et à relire, un guide pour la méditation et la contemplation. Les paraboles sont accessibles à tous, quels que soient la connaissance et les croyances. Elles éveillent la curiosité, l'imagination, et incitent à explorer sa propre spiritualité. Un livre qui sera apprécié des plus jeunes comme des adultes, des novices comme des initiés.

Celebrate the holidays with A Classic Christmas Treasury, a collection of favorites from around the globe, including well-known stories and new, lesser-known tales to discover this holiday season with friends and family.

"A tragic plane crash that leaves two women stranded and fighting for their lives kicks off this sweeping and hilarious novel from award-winning writer Drew Hayden Taylor that blends thriller, murder mystery, and horror with humour and spectacle. Elmore Trent is a professor of Indigenous studies who finds himself entangled in an affair that's ruining his marriage; Paul North plays in the IHL (Indigenous Hockey League), struggling to keep up with the game that's passing him by; Detective Ruby Birch is chasing a string of gruesome murders, with clues that conspicuously lead her to both Elmore and Paul. And then there's Fabiola Halan, former journalist-turned-author and famed survivor of a plane crash that sparked a nationwide tour promoting her book. What starts off as a series of subtle connections between isolated characters quickly takes a menacing turn, as it becomes increasingly clear that someone--or something--is hunting them all. Taking tropes from murder mystery, police procedural, thriller, and horror, Drew Hayden Taylor weaves a pulse-pounding and propulsive narrative with an intricate cast of characters, while never losing the ability to make you laugh. Cold takes Indigenous myth and folklore and thrusts it into the modern streets of Toronto, exploring themes of displacement and trauma, as well as offering playful satirical critiques of the current landscape of Indigenous literature."--

Certainly! "The King of Elfland's Daughter" is a novel by Lord Dunsany. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works in the genre of modern fantasy. The story takes place in the imaginary land of Erl, where the people are ruled by a mortal king named Alveric, who falls in love with the daughter of the King of Elfland. She agrees to marry him, but only if he can bring back the magical crystal that once separated the realms of elves and men. Alveric sets out on a quest to find the crystal, encountering various magical creatures and obstacles along the way. When he finally returns with the crystal, he and his bride are able to marry and unite the realms of elves and men, but their union leads to unexpected consequences and tensions between the two worlds. The novel is known for its beautiful exploration of themes such as the conflict between duty and desire, the nature of magic and its relationship with the human world, and the clash between different cultural and social values.