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This is the tale of Amara, a being neither human nor ordinary, possessing an array of supernatural powers dedicated to battling the forces of darkness. Crafted by the Serpent Empire, her purpose is to safeguard a human empire, particularly a prince who, by the prophecy, is the cause of death of the malevolent powers. The demon king, who once capitulated to an eternal slumber after his defeat by the serpent empire some 5000 years ago, has been resurrected,...
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Discover the rich tapestry of the Acoma Pueblo myth cycle in this insightful academic study by Matthew Williams Stirling. Origin Myth of Acoma delves deep into the intricate narratives that have shaped the cultural and spiritual identity of the Acoma people.
Placing these myths within the broader context of Native American folklore, Stirling meticulously examines their symbolic meanings and historical significance. The book explores themes of...
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America's favorite sex therapist, analyzes ancient myth and its relevance to 21st century relationships in her new book "Myths of Love: Echoes of Greek and Roman Mythology in the Modern Romantic Imagination." From humanity's earliest beginnings, people have puzzled over the dual nature of love. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, love was sweet, but it was also irrational, cruel, and often deadly. Faced with the terrible paradox...
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Sixteen-year-old Chase wants normalcy--for herself and for her little sister, Guthrie. But when their ever-on-the-move parents relocate them to a lookout in an eerie forest after a traumatic incident, Chase realizes something sinister is after Guthrie and only she seems aware enough to fight it.
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Explore the rich heritage of the Samoan people through The Samoan Story of Creation by Dr. John Fraser. This book delves into the ancient origins of Samoa, a land known for its profound cultural legacy and seafaring prowess.
Dr. Fraser illuminates the intricate creation myths that have shaped Samoan identity, offering readers a window into the beliefs that have guided the Samoan people for generations. Through its exploration of the islands'...
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An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world.
Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of the seas, skies and woodlands come alive through shared myths, legends and folk tales. From the majestic creatures that dance beneath the waves to the celestial beings that populate the heavens and the spirits that reside within the forests, The Treasury...
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Ten original and educational fairy tales for teaching children and their parents to control their dreams and use their skills to accomplish a variety of goals in everyday life.Since childhood, we've grown accustomed to thinking that dreaming is a trivial succession of meaningless illusions in which we are deprived of free will. Michael Raduga, author of the scandalous Phasieland Fairy Tales, begs to differ. As the founder of the School of Out-of-Body...
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Les meilleurs amis de Phasie sont dans l'embarra - Ce dernier est enlevé par des extraterrestres et chatouillé toute la nuit. Pour découvrir ce qu'il s'est passé et revenir aux extraterrestres, des aventures fantastiques et incroyables sont disponibles pour Phasie.Dix contes originaux et éducatifs pour enseigner aux enfants ainsi qu'à leurs parents à contrler leurs rêves et utiliser leurs aptitudes pour atteindre une variété d'objectifs...
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Diez cuentos de hadas originales y educativos para enseñar a los niños y a sus padres a controlar sus sueños y a utilizar sus capacidades para lograr una serie de objetivos en la vida cotidiana.Desde la infancia, crecemos acostumbrados a pensar que los sueños son una sucesión trivial de ilusiones sin sentido en los que se nos priva de voluntad propia. Michael Raduga, autor de los escandalosos Cuentos de Hadas de Fasieland, lo ve de otro modo....
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Phasie et Ludr voyagent sur une machine à remonter dans le temps afin de trouver une solution pour vaincre le méchant dragon, mais rien ne marche pour eux et la maman de Phasie lui interdit de voyager à Phasieland. Afin de résoudre ces problèmes, Phasie devra réaliser de merveilleux voyages et vivre de nouvelles aventures.Dix contes originaux et éducatifs pour enseigner aux enfants ainsi qu'à leurs parents à contrler leurs rêves et utiliser...
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Phasie - un bon petit gars - souhaite se rendre au cinéma pour y voir un film dont il attendait la sortie depuis longtemps au sujet d'un super héros et en profiter pour se réconcilier avec Astra, mais tous ses plans sont sabordés par une maladie. Le petit dragon Ludr laisse entrevoir une solution à ce problème, ce qui amènera Phasie à vivre une nouvelle série d'événements incroyables.Dix contes originaux et éducatifs pour enseigner aux...
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Up the Mississippi River from New Orleans, north of Baton Rouge live three billy goats named Gruff. They want to cross Thompson's Creek to reach the lush pastures on the other side, but there's a very scary troll under the bridge who wants to gobble up those billy goats. Told in Coleen Salley's spirited style, with vibrant illustrations by Amy Jackson Dixon, this new version of the Norwegian folktale adds Louisiana spice to an old classic.
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Dez fábulas originais e educacionais para ensinar as crianças e seus pais a controlar seus sonhos e a usar suas habilidades para alcançar vários objetivos na vida cotidiana.Desde a infância, acostumamo-nos a pensar que os sonhos são sucessões triviais de ilusões sem sentido, em que nós não temos livre-arbítrio. Michael Raduga, autor das impressionantes Fábulas da Fasielândia, discorda. Como fundador da Escola de Viagens Fora do Corpo,...
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Like most little girls, Stephanie Starks dreams about being a princess. After her parents take her to see a live performance of Cinderella, her mind is filled with fairy tales, castles and tiaras. That night, Stephanie gets her wish. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in the company of her very own fairy godmother, the Dream Queen, though she is hardly the fairy tale type. More the evil stepmother than anything else, the Dream Queen puts Princess...
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Ten original and educational fairy tales for teaching children and their parents to control their dreams and use their skills to accomplish a variety of goals in everyday life.Since childhood, we've grown accustomed to thinking that dreaming is a trivial succession of meaningless illusions in which we are deprived of free will. Michael Raduga, author of the scandalous Phasieland Fairy Tales, begs to differ. As the founder of the School of Out-of-Body...
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Moon Cakes and Mongols, a Chinese historical legend retold by Nancy Chong Whitman is related to the overthrow of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) which was founded by Kublai Khan. Zhu Yuanzhang, a leader of the peasants' uprising against the Mongols, later became the founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Moon cakes today, as years ago continue to represent the Chinese Mid- Autumn Festival. They continue to be exchanged and eaten among...
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Phasie attendait impatiemment de partir en voyage chez sa grand-mère, mais il apprit qu'il ne pourrait plus aller la voir ni déguster ses tartes aux pommes. Toutefois, Phasie refusa d'accepter cette perte et cela le conduisit vers des aventures incroyablement étranges.Dix contes originaux et éducatifs pour enseigner aux enfants ainsi qu'à leurs parents à contrler leurs rêves et utiliser leurs aptitudes pour atteindre une variété d'objectifs...
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Diez cuentos de hadas originales y educativos para enseñar a los niños y a sus padres a controlar sus sueños y a utilizar sus capacidades para lograr una serie de objetivos en la vida cotidiana.Desde la infancia, crecemos acostumbrados a pensar que los sueños son una sucesión trivial de ilusiones sin sentido en los que se nos priva de voluntad propia. Michael Raduga, autor de los escandalosos Cuentos de Hadas de Fasieland, lo ve de otro modo....
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