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A lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of purakau - Maori myths - by contemporary Maori writers. Ka mua, ka muri . . . Ancient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, some are...

Savor classic erotic literature from throughout the ages with Erotic Classics I and II. Erotic Classics I includes Vatsyayana’s Kama Sutra, The Memoirs of Fanny Hill by John Cleland, Justine by Marquis de Sade, Indiana by George Sand, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s Venus in Furs, Emile Zola’s Nana,...

These eight stories by leading 20th century French writers offer fascinating insights into French life and literature and are accompanied by a parallel English text, making them valuable for both French and English language students. Among the diverse and entertaining stories in the collection...

At Rye Beach, during our summer's vacation, there came, as there always will to seaside visitors, two or three cold, chilly, rainy days,—days when the skies that long had not rained a drop seemed suddenly to bethink themselves of their remissness, and to pour down water, not by drops, but by pailfuls....

We invite you to curl up with this volume and indulge yourself in the fifty-nine tales and stories that stretch back in time, almost to the great flood itself. Read about one-eyed, seven horned monsters that double as mothers-in-law, tricksters, illusionists, shape-shifters, ogres and even the origin...

A vast and precious store of Folk-Lore is to be found amongst the Magyars as yet but little known to English readers, and so it is hoped that this work on the subject may prove of some value to the student of Comparative Folk-Lore. The difficulty of the language is one which makes it well nigh impossible...

“Then Silverwhite drew his sword with a great sweep, and rushed upon the sea-troll” 44 “The pike rose to the surface with the golden keys in his mouth” 70 “So heartfelt was her happiness that she forgot everything else in the world” 84 “A shrine adorned with gold and precious stones appeared” 110

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Even after years of spiritual practice, self-improvement, or therapy, many of us still have trouble with one essential challenge: self-acceptance. How do we stop from constantly judging ourselves as inadequate, finding fault with our bodies, or being plagued by our inner critics? The Self-Acceptance...

All manner of lace-making projects, hints and tips are included in this comprenehsive compendium. Extensively illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

The folklore and myths of Scandinavia is fascinating and enchanting. This book looks into the creation myths of the Finnish people and the tales of Iceland. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We...

Explore the origins of the mystery genre with these seven classic tales of suspense and intrigue from Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, John Buchan, and others. Classic Mysteries includes: “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Mystery of Marie Roget,”, “The Purloined Letter,” The Moonstone,...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts,...

Horrifically Delightful! The witching hour has arrived. Spooky tales by Anisa A. Claire, Shaun Adams, Theresa Briscoe Tschetter, Matthew X. Gomez, Doug Langille, Kelleigh Elizabeth Perry, Gregory K. Shipman, Raymond Tobaygo and Jennifer M. Zeiger Step into the darkness of the...