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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...

The Wild West looms large in the artistic imagination, and has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema. However, unbeknownst to many, lots of the most famous Western films started out as stories. In this anthology, then, we have collected those tales which later found their way onto the silver screen. Including 'Hopalong Cassidy', 'The Cisco Kid', 'The Virginian' and many more.

Timeless collection of the greatest American short stories. Finding time for reading can often be a difficult task for many people with hectic and busy schedules. Committing oneself to a novel often involves a major investment of time and daily distractions, and tasks interfere with the ability...

The Flying Dutchman – a ghostly ship crewed by ghouls and cursed to sail the seas forever – is one of the most interesting myths in Europe. Here, prefaced by a detailed introduction, are collected the finest tales of this famous legend. Featuring stories by William Hope Hodgson, Wardon Allan Curtis, Max Pemberton and many more.

DER WAHLSTREIT Ich saz ûf eime steine und dahte bein mit beine, dar ûf sast' ich den ellenbogen; ich hete in mîne hant gesmogen mîn kinne und ein mîn wange. dô dâhte ich mir vil ange,wes man zer werlte solte leben. dekeinen rât kond' ich gegeben, wie man driu dinc erwurbe,der keines niht verdurbe.diu...

From favorites like "Puss in Boots" and "Goldilocks" to obscure gems like "The Boy Who Drew Cats," Fairy Tale Comics has something to offer every reader. Seventeen fairy tales are wonderfully adapted and illustrated in comics format by seventeen different cartoonists,...