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Auzou Publishing
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[2015]
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56 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Collection of stories that introduces readers to some of America's earliest heroes and legends, including Paul Bunyan, Hiawatha, Lelawala the Maid of the Mist, and Sasquatch.
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Stories are spells. Healers have long recognised the need to travel to psychic realms, from heaven to Hesperides, to effect cures. Ancient medicinal manuscripts pair myth and magical incantation with instruction on how to dig up roots, make salves and concoct tinctures.
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"Secrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin…
It’s the opening night of The Manor, the newest and hottest luxury resort, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; the 'Manor Mule' cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen.
But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests....
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Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico’s cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
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The New York Times best-selling author of The Vagina Bible offers empowering, period-positive, no-nonsense facts about the science, medicine and myths surrounding menstruation.
Most women, transgender, and non-binary people who menstruate can expect to have hundreds of periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy...
9) Unicorns
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"This title introduces unicorns by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they represented in current times. Back matter shows other . . . mythological creatures, like fauns and centaurs, and the cultures they come from"--Provided by publisher.
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We have written a new book for children and youth, "A Fairy Tale from the Pyramid Civilization". It is a bedtime story for children and youth. The writer does not intend to hurt religious motivation, social customs, or ethnic authenticity. It is a simple approach to enlarge the thinking abilities of the young generation. It is a Fairy Tale from the past that describes in detail the Pyramid Civilization. It has an essential touch about God and His...
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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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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most diverse counties are vividly retold by writer, storyteller and poe t Jennie Bailey and storyteller, writer,psychotherapist and shamanic guide David England. Take a fantasy journey around Lancashire, the Phantom Voice at Southport, the Leprechauns of Liverpool and the famous hanging of Pendle Witches at Lancaster,to the infamous Miss Whiplash at Clitheroe. Enjoy a rich feast of local...
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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Magic of Reality in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Magic of Reality" explores the concept of reality, emphasizing that while not everything real is directly perceivable, scientific tools allow us to confirm the existence of phenomena beyond our senses. The book discusses how evidence of dinosaurs exists through fossils, and how telescopes reveal distant celestial bodies,...
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Lift the veil of ancient goddesses and you will likely find the hidden Serpent Goddess. The goddesses of the ancient world – Isis, Athena, Lilith, Medusa, Lady White, Melusine, Ix Chel, Mami Wata, Benten, and the Nagini – share many serpentine aspects. They are all forms of the ancient Serpent Goddess, a symbol of royal power, prosperity, and renewal. Goddess in the Grass examines the multivalent symbolism of the Serpent Goddess and reveals her...
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This book is a Collection of articles, Poems and Short stories from Hindu Mythology. In the form of articles, the Author tried to bring awareness about Dreams and their interpretation, Organic farming, Book writing, Glorious Hindu kings, Mahatma Gandhi cult Indian Spy Ravindra Kaushik. In Poems, he has Written Poetry that he expresses when he is in his deepest Sorrow over life and Nature's Masterpieces, Rain, Rainbow and Sungod.In Short Storys, he...
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Combining five years of careful investigation (including information from eyewitness accounts, field research, and forensic analysis) with a close study of the creature's cultural and folkloric significance, Radford's book is the first to fully explore and try to solve the decades-old mystery of the chupacabra.
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When Poseidon Met Amphitrite...After breaking his engagement to Thetis because of a disturbing prophecy, Poseidon convinces her younger sister Amphitrite to marry him (with the help of a sarcastic dolphin). But the wise Nereid has a few requests before they marry...
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This is the most complete version of the Navajo creation story to appear in English since Washington Matthews' Navajo Legends of 1847. Zolbrod's new translation renders the power and delicacy of the oral storytelling performance on the page through a poetic idiom appropriate to the Navajo oral tradition.
Zolbrod's book offers the general reader a vivid introduction to Navajo culture. For students of literature this book proposes a new way of looking...
20) Trolls
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This title introduces trolls by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. Back matter shows modern trolls that kids might recognize, like the trolls from Frozen, and explains how they are based in mythology. Complete with historical photographs and full color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo...
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