A World War II adventure story of epic proportions, this book tells the heroic tale of a dedicated band of men who refused to let their crippled ship sink to the bottom of the Pacific in late 1944.
My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales is a wonderful collection of classic fairy tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Little Snow White', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'Bluebeard', 'Thumbelina', and 'Beauty and the Beast'.
This classic fairy tale anthology was collated from South Asian and Middle Eastern folk stories and features much-loved tales, including Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.
Eine uralte Sage, ein totes Mädchen und eine Nacht, die das Leben dreier Menschen für immer verändern wird – ein fesselnder und verstörender Thriller aus der Feder der preisgekrönten englischen Autorin Jen Williams.
She will breathe a new empire into life but all worlds can escape their creator Full of adventure A celebration of the power of storytelling GUARDIANIn the wake of an unimportant battle between two long-forgotten kingdoms, a nine-year-old girl has a divine encounter that will change the course of history.
Discover the full story of the sorceress Medea, one of the most reviled and maligned women of Greek antiquity, in this ';haunting, deeply moving' (Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author) debut in the tradition of Circe, Elektra, and Stone Blind.
Experience Jonathan Livingston Seagull's timeless and inspirational message like never before in the new complete edition of this philosophical classic, perfect for readers of all agesnow with a fourth part of Jonathan's journey, as well as last words from author Richard Bach.
The Rollright Stones comprise three Bronze Age and Neolithic stone monuments situated not far from the village of Long Compton, which is itself located on the border between Oxfordshire and Warwickshire in England.
A collection of radical political fairy tales-some in English for the first time-from one of the great female practitioners of the genreHermynia Zur Muhlen (1883-1951), one of the twentieth century's great political writers, was not seemingly destined for a revolutionary, unconventional literary career.
A diverse new anthology that traces the meaning and magic of the sorcerer's apprentice tale throughout history"e;The Sorcerer's Apprentice"e; might conjure up images of Mickey Mouse from the Disney film Fantasia, or of Harry Potter.
This volume offers 28 versions of the fable of "e;Beauty and the Beast"e;, with minimal adaptations from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and America.
Selma Lagerlöf versteht es meisterhaft, in ihrer Erzählkunst die unterschiedlichsten Register zu ziehen, und vermag so bis heute ihre Leser zu begeistern.
From ancient graveyards and monuments to modern restaurants and hotels, this book offers a delightful collection of uncanny legends and eerie folklore about Florida's beautiful west coast.
You Can't Padlock an Idea examines the educational programs undertaken at the Highlander Folk School in Tennessee and looks specifically at how these programs functioned rhetorically to promote democratic social change.
This collection of ancient Scandinavian tales takes you on a journey to fight werewolves, rescue the princess on the glass mountain, and explore "e;the beautiful palace east of the sun and north of the earth.
