Algonquins, Iroquois, Ojibwe - the myriad tribes of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The retold tales collected for this new book celebrate the diverse tribal vision of a rich and powerful tradition that still resonates today.
This wonderful collection of stories from the Philippines highlights Bagobo Myths, Tagalog Folk-Tales and Visayan Folk-Tales, a unique blend of Asian and Pacific origin, Spanish influences from the long period of colonial occupation, and the islands' position as a seafaring trading post between Japan, Indonesia, Korea and China.
Packed with delightful tales of love affairs and broken hearts, misadventures and wise-cracking creatures, the everyday stories of Korea bring the warmth of the familiar with a twist of the unusual. Magistrates, woodmen and princes, moles, frogs and fairies abound in this delightful collection, organized by theme.
For this book of folktales the Berbers of Algiers, Libya and Morocco yield some delightful stories, but many more come from the Arab influenced era with romances and poems which bring similarities to the Persian stories of the same period, with titles such as The False Vezir, Fickleness Rebuked, The Despondent Lover and Adelifa's Jealousy.
Folk Tales for Health and Wellbeing draws upon Buddhist and Taoist stories from Vietnam, China and Japan, as well as other wisdom stories from countries and religions around the world. They are not only meant to entertain, but also help establish a sense of calm.
Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.
A career defining tour-de-force from the New York Times bestselling, award-winning and 'formidably gifted' (Chicago Tribune) novelist Leif Enger.
What happened after the happily ever after?You all know the story of Rumpelstiltskin, but did you ever wonder what happened after the fairytale ending? Well we know. Not all afters end up happily, sometimes the real adventure starts much later...Vale hasn't been the same for Princess Eliana since her husband passed away. Now, left grieving and pregnant, she finds solace in the peaceful meadows surrounding her castle, taking comfort in the presence of the wild unicorns who make the meadow their home.But Eliana's fragile peace is splintering...Something is out to get the unicorns. Something that has Eliana's mother, the Queen, going into overprotective overdrive as Eliana prepares to bring new life into the world. But Eliana refuses to hunker down in the palace like a coward.With her childhood friend Jay at her side, can Eliana protect the unicorns and find who--or what--is hunting them?Or will the safety of the meadows be jeopardized forever?Following famous fairytale characters, eighteen years after their happily ever after, the Kingdom of Fairytales offers an edge of the seat thrill ride in an all new and sensational way to read.Lighting-fast reads you won't be able to put downFantasy has never been so epic!
'The body was cold as ice; the heart had long ceased to beat: yet there were no other signs of death.'The phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore are in this book driven back into the world of the living. Mysterious brides melt into mist, paintings come alive, and man-eating goblins barter for redemption. Traditional Japanese folktales and legends, infused with memories of Lafcadio Hearn's own haunted childhood, are here masterfully retold.
From the international bestselling author Ava Reid comes the sequel to the Sunday Times and No. 1 New York Times bestseller A Study in Drowning, which follows Preston as he dives back into a world of the magical unknown.
A murdered princess strikes a deal with the god of death to get revenge and save her people, unleashing the witch within...
Once upon a time, he was a prince. All it takes is a single night with Megaera and Hercules is willing to do anything to save her from Hades, the man holding her captive, victim to his every whim. A bargain with the devil himself seems a small price to pay in order for Megaera to go free... Until he learns that she's exactly where she wants to be: Queen to Hades's King. And Hercules is the fool that walked right into their trap. The same fool who desires them both as much as he hates them. He can't resist Megaera's touch-or stop from being drawn to Hades's dark desires. By the time he realizes just how deep a game Hades is playing, it may be too late...For all tropes, tags, and CWs, please check the author's website. Wicked Villains:Desperate MeasuresLearn My LessonA Worthy OpponentThe BeastThe Sea WitchQueen Takes Rose
Written in a lucid language and style Folk Tales of Sind and Guzarat, can be enjoyed by both the young and the old, and will make the reader experience a gamut of emotions, from joy to dismay, from relief to shocked astonishment.
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