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Take a holiday to Hel and back with this twisted tale of Christmas, and the battle for souls woven into every wreath and scrap of wrapping paper! Something unusual is going on in Santa's Village: the Naughty and Nice lists are being tampered with, and Santa seems to have more secrets than usual. Hel, the ruler of Helheim, master of Krampus and Death itself, sends a spy to Kris Kringle's snowy home to uncover the scheme robbing her of souls to torture.When the Queen of the Underworld discovers the dark deceit unfolding at the North Pole, she puts Santa on her own naughty list-not a good place to be! Unleashing her battalions of demons for a Krampusnacht no one will ever forget, she rejoins a war that stretches back thousands of years. However, nothing is as it seems in these lands of myth and magic, and there may be an even greater villain hiding in the shadows. As December 25th draws near, will the truth be revealed, or will Christmas be cancelled forever?

Nous avons médité longuement avant d'entreprendre la rédaction du présent ouvrage. Et c'est parce que nous pensons que le présent livre apporte un sens général, une orientation particulière et pour tout dire une originalité, que nous l'avons entrepris et publié.Il existe de très nombreux ouvrages consacrés aux divers aspects de ce que nous nommons la magie chez les peuplades noires, nous pourrions en établir une vaste bibliographie. Pourtant, rares sont ceux qui contiennent une véritable synthèse ou qui ramènent l'ensemble de leurs constatations à une seule et vérifiable origine. Cette synthèse, comme cette réduction à une origine, nous pensons l'apporter.L'Afrique compte cent cinquante millions d'habitants noirs et on y trouve des tribus, des royaumes, des agglomérations les plus diverses aux caractères les plus variés. Ces immenses populations, séparées qu'elles sont par l'espace, les degrés d'évolution, les influences subies, conservent entre elles des points communs et, nous osons l'affirmer, une source mystique unique l'origine certaine, des traditions vérifiables, une pensée, qui se manifestent surtout dans un état d'esprit, un ensemble de pratiques que, précisément, nous avons cru devoir grouper, par quelques exemples, sur ce titre¿: Magie Noire.

DieMonographie arbeitet erstmals an den Formen, Bildern und Inschriften der attischen Grabmaler die Athener Haltung dem Tod gegenuber, ihren Wandel in der geometrischen, archaischen und klassischen Zeit (1000-300 v. Chr.), und den grundsatzlichen Unterschied von der christlich-abendlandischen heraus.Gleich bleibt in den drei Epochen, dass es nicht um die Erlosung im Jenseits geht; es gilt das homerische Geras thanonton: die Pflicht der Lebenden, die Toten zu ehren und die Erinnerung an sie wach zu halten. Dieser diesseitigen Pflicht entsprechend gibt es keine Friedhofe; die Graber saumen die Straen auerhalb Athens, damit Passanten vor ihnen halten und das Geras thanonton vollziehen.Die geometrischen Graber zeigen Bilder der rituellen Ehrung des Toten, der namenlos bleibt. Bei den archaischen kommt das benannte Bildnis des Toten auf sowie die Grabepigramme, die die Passanten in eine Performance des Geras thanonton involvieren.In der Klassik errichtet die Polis kollektive Kriegergraber im demosion Sema. Die privaten Graber, nun vorrangig Familienbezirke, und die Grabepigramme zeigen die neue Bedeutung der Familie. Die kontrapostischen Grabrelieffiguren wirken wissend um den eigenen Tod und den Tod des Anderen, und es gibt neuartige Gruppen von Toten und Hinterbliebenen.Diese anthropologische Betrachtung der attischen Grabmaler lasst viel uber die lebenden Athener jener Jahre erkennen.

How long can you hide your past from the one you love?When Abigail and Edward became co-owners of historic Winfield Hall in the beautiful Sussex countryside, they had little idea what the future held. But, as the days of summer lengthen, their feelings towards one another grow and love begins to blossom.Harry and Aura have been a couple for a year now and, with the summer solstice approaching, Harry hatches a very special plan. He just hopes that the sun, moon and the stars are all in alignment.But not everything is going to plan. Life has a way of catching up with you and it isn't long before Abi discovers that Edward's been lying about his past, and the family secrets he's been hiding now threaten their future happiness. Can Edward make amends for his mistakes and will Abi ever be able to forgive and trust him again?Heartwarming and uplifting, The Colour of Summer is the final book in The House in the Clouds trilogy by bestselling author Victoria Connelly.Praise for The House in the Clouds trilogy: 'A charming and engaging delight from masterful storyteller Victoria Connelly.' - Jenni Keer'Captivating and intriguing' - Over the Rainbow Book Blog'This book is just gorgeous with wonderfully drawn characters who develop as the book progresses... I really took them all to my heart.' - Being Anne'Victoria Connelly is the queen of immersive sensory descriptions...With delightful characters, exquisite storytelling and a stunning location, these books never fail to be a joy to read.' - From Under the Duvet'Readers can always rely on Victoria Connelly to deliver a sparkling and emotional page-turner that keeps them hooked from start to finish. A wonderful read full of drama, intrigue and romance' - Bookish Jottings'A great follow-up to the prior release, giving you just that much more to love about the growing trilogy, and a desire to know what the conclusion will bring.' - Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers

With a generous, thorough selection, editors Rita Lucarelli and Martin Andreas Stadler offer in The Oxford Handbook of the Egyptian Book of the Dead a wide-ranging synthesis of essential scholarship on Egyptian religious and mystical practices, centered on the central text of that tradition.

Explore the fascinating world of celtic mythology!Did you ever think about how magical the world must have been for the people who believed in the ancient tales and heroes?This book is all about the celtic myths that, to this day, still have an effect on the people of ireland. It's your ticket into a time machine that will take you to when the celtic gods and legendary monsters were very real and more than amazing. In this book, you will:Delve deep into the divine realms of celtic mythology.Explore the most prominent myths and lore.Find out more about legendary creatures and figures. Learn all about the gods and goddesses of celtic mythology. Uncover how the gods made it to ireland. And much more!Many myths and tales from the Celtic era have traveled through time by simple word of mouth. The first alphabet was the Ogham, but it wasn't used to record things until quite late in the culture. The gods and goddesses they worshipped and believed in were similar to other cultures in some ways but decidedly different in others. The Celts used a pagan calendar, and a unique tree calendar. They lived in houses we would find impossible to live in, and they even slept in the same part of the house as the cattle.

A cunning fable about humanity's relationship with the natural world, crisis and religion from a daring new talent

A human baker and the arrogant heir to the Seelie throne. No matter how compelling Prince Rafael is, Isla refuses to get hitched to save him from an ancient curse. Book two in a spellbinding young adult fantasy romance series!

I could not let go, let alone believe Archer was truly gone. There was something utterly wrong with the statement "Archer Ambrose is dead."To say it was a bad "breakup" would be an understatement. Callie is told Archer is dead, but if the god of love were dead, surely she'd stop loving him? Lucien and Aroha try to help Callie grieve and move on-only Lucien finds it difficult to not love her, which is complicated by Callie's sudden illness, evolving powers, and his obsession with exposing truth.Despite Archer's orders to never see her again and his warmonger father's ever-watchful gaze, Archer can't resist the dangerous urge to plot ways back to Callie. Chase must find a way to save his son, even if it means calling upon the recently suppressed war-god within.With the immortal world fractured, can Love find a way to piece his heart-and world-back together? Or will it forever be divided?In this reinvention of Cupid and Psyche, experience an electrifying series where familial and romantic bonds are at war, and knowledge could mean the end of everything...or a new beginning.Authors 4 Authors Content RatingThis title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains:Intense implied sexGraphic violenceStrong languageModerate alcohol useModerate fantasy drug useDepression and suicideDomestic violenceFor more information on our rating system, please, visit Authors4AuthorsPublishing.com/books/ratings

Do mesmo universo da trilogia As Aventuras de Tibor Lobato, em Missão Carbúnculo, o ganancioso Pedro Malasartes se une a Cosmo, um boto cor-de-rosa que pode assumir a forma humana, em uma difícil missão: Resgatar os saberes de uma população inteira, roubados por um lendário e perigoso lagarto conhecido como Carbúnculo. Entretanto, todo o conhecimento roubado está aprisionado no interior da pedra preciosa que o lagarto tem incrustada na testa. Para concluir a missão, ambos precisarão vencer sete desafios pelo caminho e desvendar os mistérios que rondam a criatura, iniciando assim uma jornada fascinante e perigosa. Nesta aventura diversos personagens do imaginário popular brasileiro se misturam entre aliados e vilões como Cobra Honorato, Maria Caninana, Caipora, Makunaima, Pavão Misterioso e tantos outros, em situações das mais malucas possíveis.

FULL SNOW WHITE SERIESWhat happened after the happily ever after?You all know the story of Snow White, 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...Raised to be the perfect heir to Snow White and her King, Kelis is confident and determined even if she doesn't quite fit in. When she finds out her years-long crush is visiting Enchantia for the up-coming Fright Festival, she decides it's time to up her game, even if that means finally learning the magic her people are known for. With a mirror who is constantly on her case, her cousin and his friends to entertain, and nightmares that haunt her nights, Kelis has her work cut out for her.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!

Fatima's life seems beset by one disaster after another. Finally she realizes that what seemed to be disasters were essential steps toward realizing her eventual fulfillment. Her story helps children understand the need for perseverance.

Lucius has an insatiable desire to see and practice magic. While trying to perform a spell to transform into a bird, he is accidentally transformed into an ass. This leads to a long journey, literal and metaphorical, filled with inset tales.

Rudyard Kipling began working on Just So Stories by telling the first three chapters as bedtime stories to his daughter Josephine. These had to be told "just so" (exactly in the words she was used to) or she would complain.

Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.

Montague Rhodes James OM FBA (1 August 1862 - 12 June 1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905-1918), and of Eton College (1918-1936). He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (1913-15).Though James's work as a medievalist and scholar is still highly regarded, he is best remembered for his ghost stories, which some regard as among the best in the genre. James redefined the ghost story for the new century by abandoning many of the formal Gothic clichés of his predecessors and using more realistic contemporary settings. However, James's protagonists and plots tend to reflect his own antiquarian interests. Accordingly, he is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". (wikipedia.org)

This whimsical collection of tales is based on the Buddhist collection of J¿taka tales. However, the author confesses to 'ruthlessly' altering them for the amusement of children and occasionally borrowing a 'phrase or a versicle'. He opens the book with a warning;"To this work I refer all scholars, folklorists and scientific persons generally: warning them that if they plunge deeper into these page, they will be horribly shocked."These wonderful tales are accompanied by many beautiful and intricate black and white illustrations by W. Heath Robinson. An English cartoonist and illustrator, best known for drawings of ridiculously complicated machines - for achieving deceptively simple objectives. Such was (and is) his fame, that the term 'Heath Robinson' entered the English language during the First World War, as a description of any unnecessarily complex and implausible contrivance. Originally published in 1897, we are now republishing it here as part of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature.