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The Hour of the Dragon
By Robert E. Howard. 2015
Conan has claimed the throne of Aquilonia, but now he must defend it from rival armies and sorcery most vile.…
Evil magicians and neighboring armies loom on the horizon and all that stands between Conan and certain death is the strength of his sword arm and his wits. Little does Conan know the lengths that he will have to travel to keep his crown. Perhaps Robert E. Howard's greatest work.Norse Stories
By Hamilton Wright Mabie. 2012
Hamilton Wright Mabie, A.M., L.H.D., LL.D. (1846-1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer. At the young age of…
16 he passed his college entrance examination, but waited a year before he attended Williams College (1867) and the Columbia Law School (1869). He received honorary degrees from his own alma mater, from Union College, and from Western Reserve and Washington and Lee universities. Although he passed his bar exams in 1869 he hated both the study and practice of law.A New Prometheus
By Patrice Martinez, Kajenthi Chelliah. 2017
Discover the craft district of Athens Ceramic … You are attracted to visuals arts? You like plunging your hands into…
the clay? Then, follow the young Ophelos ’s apprenticeship, he will show you the craft district of Athens Ceramic …Mareas de Fuego Libro 1: La Rebelión
By Hilary Lester, Andrea Rojo Hernández. 2017
Aventura/fantasía ambientada en un mundo real no mágico Incluso los Sabios no pueden decir cómo fue o por qué comenzó…
todo. Por incontables mareas, los Miembros del Clan han luchado entre sí en una guerra sanguinaria bajo el océano. El origen de esta enemistad se perdió en las derivas del tiempo. Pero para Leelee, una joven cadete de manada del Clan de Guardianes leahtus, la antigua contienda involucrará a un enemigo querido, una decisión desesperada y un terrible precio por pagar. Desde la adusta y gélida fortaleza del Clan kiakhu hasta los pacíficos arrecifes de los leahtus, en Mareas de Fuego se relata la historia de una pequeña banda de rebeldes de cola negra que se arriesgarán a sufrir torturas y muerte para liberar al Clan de un tirano despiadado; y además cuenta la conmovedora historia de amor de Leelee, la doncella guerrera que enfrentará la muerte a manos de los propios sacerdotes de su clan si es que ella se entrega por completo a Makhulu, su enemigo y amado. Estas sirenas no poseen magia y no habitan en un cuento de hadas. Estas son criaturas marinas de sangre caliente que están inundadas de pasión y poesía, y que batallan por el amor, la libertad y la oportunidad de ser felices dentro de su misterioso mundo bajo el agua.The Book of Magic
By T. A. Barron, August Hall. 2011
The ultimate guide to T. A. Barron's Merlin epic! A luminous gift for fantasy fans! In this extraordinary guide to…
T. A. Barron's award-winning and New York Times bestselling Merlin saga, readers will discover the mysteries of Merlin's worlds as never before. The guide includes full-color art, seven maps, and information about the creatures, places, and magic in Merlin's worlds.Glowing with beautiful art and surprising details, this is a treasure trove of adventure and delight - as well as a collector's item for Merlin fans of all ages. Read T.A. Barron's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community.The Greening of Ben Brown
By Michael Strelow. 2011
MICHAEL STRELOW WEAVES THE STORY OF A TOWN and its mysteries in his debut novel, The Greening of Ben Brown,…
an Oregon Book Award Finalist for fiction 2005. Ben Brown, the protagonist, becomes a citizen of East Leven, Oregon, after he recovers from an electrocution that has not left him dead but has turned him green. He befriends eighteen year-old Andrew James and together they unearth a chemical spill cover-up that forces the town to confront its demons and its citizens to choose sides. Strelow's lyrical prose and his talent for storytelling come together in this poetic and important first work that looks at how a town and the natural environment are inextricably linked. The Greening of Ben Brown will find itself in good company on the shelves between Winesburg, Ohio and To Kill a Mockingbird and readers of both will have a new story to cherish.The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan
By Reiko Chiba. 1966
The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are a group of deities whose origins stem from Indian, Chinese, and indigenous Japanese…
gods of fortune. Not all of the gods are mythical beings.The Chinese Storyteller's Book
By Michael David Kwan. 2002
Born in Beijing, award-winning author Michael David Kwan (recipient of the Kirayama Pacific Rim Book Prize) has a strong affinity…
for his country and its culture. His latest work, The Chinese Storyteller's Book is an authentic collection of nine mythical stories based on ancient Chinese folk tales. First exposed to these tales during his childhood in China, Kwan heard them told by story tellers on street corners. Like most oral traditions, the tales were colored by the personality, imagination, and experience of the teller, with each story being slightly modified from teller to teller. Now, magically retold by Kwan and imbued with his own personality, imagination, and experience, these tales explore a variety of subjects and life lessons through a cast of fantastic and supernatural characters. They include: The Fox Faery's Wedding, To Be the Best, The Foxes, The Pear Tree, Whiskers and Bright Eyes, The Fisher's Tale, The Night Singer, M'Lady, and The Butterfly. Imaginatively drawn illustrations and an insightful introduction by Kwan make The Chinese Storyteller's Book a magical experience for readers of all ages.Polanski Brothers: Home of Eternal Rest
By Dakota Cassidy. 2015
Take a walk on the wide side with USA Today bestselling paranormal romance author Dakota Cassidy's Polanski Brothers: Home of…
Eternal Rest. Vampires, a funeral home, and a sleepy little town set the stage for murder with a whole lot of laugh-out-loud fun to keep you turning the pages. Detective McBride has his hands full as he tries to catch a murderer while dealing with the voice in his head...a deliciously sexy voice that has his libido working overtime. The voice of a vampire and maybe a murderer!Spencer Polanski is an embalmer at her family-owned funeral home. Perfect job for a vampire, really. Especially one who's sans a working schnoz. That's right. She has a bum nose. A plus when preparing the dead for eternal slumber--a big fat zero when it comes to sniffing out your true life mate.Devoid of her sense of smell, it's business as usual when a clueless Spencer meets Larkin McBride. The detective's at Polanski's to attend the wake of his best friend when he discovers something very unusual...He can hear Spencer's every thought.Her every vampire thought.So what's "Detective McYummy" to do when the luscious Miss Polanksi's thoughts are consumed by the body count in her sleepy town...and the possibility that the murderer could be one of her own kind?Dear Readers, First and foremost, if you recognize the title and concept of this book, do note, this is an expanded, revised, updated re-release of a small-press publication, originally released as a multi-part serial.This romantic comedy contains vampires, supernatural beings and romantic suspense.Previously published: (2014) Dakota Cassidy |(2006) Changeling Press.The Three Kingdoms, Volume 1: The Sacred Oath
By Luo Guanzhong, Yu Sumei, Ronald C. Iverson. 2014
This exciting new translation with footnotes will appeal to modern readers who find the twists and turns of Game of…
Thrones so compelling.The Three Kingdoms is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty, when China broke into three competing kingdoms and over half the population were either killed or driven from their homes. Part myth, part fact, readers will experience the loyalty and treachery, the brotherhood and rivalry of China's legendary heroes and villains during the most tumultuous period in Chinese history.Considered the greatest work in classic Chinese literature, The Three Kingdoms is read by millions throughout Asia today. Seen not just as a great work of art, many Chinese view it as a guide to success in life and business as well as a work that offers great moral clarity-while many foreigners read it to gain insights into Chinese society and culture. From the saga of The Three Kingdoms, readers will learn how great warriors motivate their troops and enhance their influence, while disguising their weaknesses and turning the strengths of others against them.This first volume in a trilogy introduces LiuDer Ärger mit Kobolden
By Gayle Ramage, Stephanie Kotz. 2017
Michael ist gerade nach Edinburgh in Schottland gezogen, um mit seinen drei Kindern einen Neustart zu wagen. Während diese die…
Stadt erkunden, entspannt er sich mit einem Glas Wein. Das heißt, bis ein Klopfen an der Eingangstür zu einer bizarren Offenbarung durch eine fremde, rothaarige Frau, sowie zu einer Begegnung mit unerwarteten Gästen auf dem Dachboden führt. Über die Serie: Giganten, Kobolde, Meerjungfrauen – alles Kreaturen, die nur in Märchen vorkommen. Aber was wäre, wenn diese Geschöpfe so real wären wie du und ich? Sie sind nicht leicht zu entdecken, aber wenn du genau hinschaust, wirst du sie finden. Dank ihrer unterschiedlich gefärbten Augen kann Hattie, eine Einwohnerin von Edinburgh, deutlich den Kobold sehen, der auf einer Parkbank sitzt und Vorbeilaufenden ein Bein stellt, oder den Salamander, der sich in den Flammen des Lagerfeuers im Nachbarsgarten entspannt. So lange die Kreaturen sie nicht stören, wird sie die Kreaturen nicht stören. Aber wenn sie doch Schwierigkeiten machen, sollten sie besser auf der Hut sein…The Togakushi Legend Murders
By David J. Selis, Yasuo Uchida. 1994
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 mountain town of Togakushi, the three learn that the resemblance of the murders to those of regional folklore is more than a coincidence.This novel based on Japanese legend and written by famed author Yasuo Uchida will mesmerize mystery buffs as well as those interested in the culture and folklore of Japan.Pele and Hiiaka
By Nathaniel B. Emerson. 1909
Hawaiian tradition, through song-chants and the dance of hula, intimately relates the legendary sisters Pele and Hiiaka to Hawaii's volcanic…
landscape and other phenomena of nature. This book's mythological epic, perhaps more than any other, brings primal elements together, and its lyric power and drama are unsurpassed in traditional Hawaiian lore. Here are captured the poetry of Hawaiian places, the feel of the Hawaiian landscape-whose volcanic features are the handiwork of Pele herself-and the unique mood of old Hawaii.L'automa d'ottone
By Mark Gardner, Giulia Gallo, D. Paul Angel. 2017
«Questa vicenda ebbe inizio quando Sua Maestà era ancora un giovane uomo. Un cacciatore, per essere precisi. È la storia…
di una macchina a ingranaggi venuta dal futuro con la missione di terminare il nostro sovrano per evitare che incontrasse la sua futura regina.» Jarvis fece una pausa a effetto. «All'epoca, lei era conosciuta semplicemente come Bianca Neve.»Magnolia
By Laura Forlani, P. Torres. 2017
Eloi è un ragazzo dell’ultimo anno delle superiori che aiuta una ragazza di nome Magnolia, che tutti a scuola credono…
una strega. Magnolia gli concede tre desideri e la vita del giovane da quel momento cambia completamente.Der Ärger mit Kobolden
By Gayle Ramage, Stephanie Kotz. 2017
Michael ist gerade nach Edinburgh in Schottland gezogen, um mit seinen drei Kindern einen Neustart zu wagen. Während diese die…
Stadt erkunden, entspannt er sich mit einem Glas Wein. Das heißt, bis ein Klopfen an der Eingangstür zu einer bizarren Offenbarung durch eine fremde, rothaarige Frau, sowie zu einer Begegnung mit unerwarteten Gästen auf dem Dachboden führt. Über die Serie: Giganten, Kobolde, Meerjungfrauen – alles Kreaturen, die nur in Märchen vorkommen. Aber was wäre, wenn diese Geschöpfe so real wären wie du und ich? Sie sind nicht leicht zu entdecken, aber wenn du genau hinschaust, wirst du sie finden. Dank ihrer unterschiedlich gefärbten Augen kann Hattie, eine Einwohnerin von Edinburgh, deutlich den Kobold sehen, der auf einer Parkbank sitzt und Vorbeilaufenden ein Bein stellt, oder den Salamander, der sich in den Flammen des Lagerfeuers im Nachbarsgarten entspannt. So lange die Kreaturen sie nicht stören, wird sie die Kreaturen nicht stören. Aber wenn sie doch Schwierigkeiten machen, sollten sie besser auf der Hut sein…La Princesse Réticente
By Katrina Bowlin-Mackenzie, Mathilda Thiyagarajah. 2017
Monsters of Norse Mythology
By Bernard Evslin. 1989
A young boy must slay Fafnir, a shape-shifting ogre who has transformed himself into a dragon Fafnir lives with his…
family in a fortress-like house deep in the forest. His father, descended from an archdemon, shares the secrets of the dark arts with Fafnir and his two brothers. Regnir, the eldest, is a deformed dwarf who lusts after gold and relies on his cunning to get it. Hungering only for food, Oter, the middle brother, can transform himself into a bird of prey. The shape-shifting Fafnir desires to be feared, and when Odin, king of the gods, sets a trap with a treasure that tempts every giant, ogre, and dwarf in his domain, Fafnir becomes a dragon. However, he is about to confront an even fiercer rival: a mortal named Siegfried. This adventure-filled Norse myth is a powerful story of magic, curses, doom, and destruction featuring an unlikely hero whose perils are only just beginning.The Green Hero
By Bernard Evslin. 1975
Finn McCool was born a giant with the gift of Celtic wit but--at least in his youth--is prone to bad…
luck. One day McCool will become the chieftain of Fianna hunter-warriors, and the greatest Irish folk hero of all time. But until then, he has some growing up to do. In The Green Hero, renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the tales of Finn McCool's early years: his attempts to woo Murtha, the girl he fell in love with when he was just three days old; his torment by the Fish-hag; his struggles with the whims of the goddess Amara; and more. This amusing collection retells the early exploits of a man who became a legend.Signs and Wonders
By Bernard Evslin. 1981
Entertaining, thought-provoking depictions of classic Bible storiesRenowned mythologist Bernard Evslin finds a powerful balance of tradition and modernity in his…
strongly realized retellings of Old Testament stories. His rendition reflects the literary style of the King James Bible and stays true to the Old Testament worldview and spirit--but also uses streamlined descriptions and dialogue, to balance the archaic language that can deter contemporary readers. Here you'll find fresh versions of the iconic stories of Adam and Eve; Lot's daughters; Jacob's ladder; David and Goliath; Rebecca at the well; the twin brothers Jacob and Esau; and more, in a style that engages both the senses and the imagination.