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For generations, Central Asian Muslims have told legends of medieval rulers who waged war, died in battle, and achieved sainthood.

This volume deals with several figures of spiritual authority in Christianity during late antiquity and the early middle ages, and seeks to illuminate the way in which the struggle for religious influence evolved with changes in church and society.

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Teeming with creatures, both real and imagined, this encyclopedic study in cultural history illuminates the hidden web of connections between the Victorian fascination with fairies and their lore and the dominant preoccupations of Victorian culture at large.

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Discover a complete guide to Imbolc, including spells, feasts, folklore, and crafts to help you celebrate the sacred Sabbat in your own way, incorporating ancient traditions and magical practices as we prepare for Spring.

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The Russian bestseller about love and second chances, brimming with warmth and humour In the tiny village of Maran nestled high in the Armenian mountains, a place where dreams, curses and miracles are taken very seriously, a close-knit community bickers, gossips and laughs, untouched by the passage of time.

In an increasingly polarised world, it sometimes feels impossible to talk to someone you disagree with, let alone change their mind.

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