Mytologi

The story behind the mythic brutality of Genghis Kahn, one of the most successful leaders in human history.A new title in the series created for the modern reader, introducing the heroes, cultures, myths and religions of the world. The tale of the legendary Mongol General Genghis Khan is as phenomenal as the man himself. Probably the greatest conqueror in history, he ruled vast swathes of land in the early 1200s, vanquishing people across Asia and Europe, so that by the mid-1200s the Mongol Empire covered over 12 million square miles of land.From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction FLAME TREE 451 offers tales, myths and epic literature from the beginnings of humankind, through the medieval era to the stories of imagination and dark romance of today.

The year turns, harvest approaches, and the longer night skies fill with stars. And sometimes, just sometimes, maybe once in a thousand lifetimes, the star you see when you look up is a Wishing Star, one that can hear a wish and make a dream come true. But once its work is done, who is it that completes the cycle and returns it to the heavens?

The Hebrides in western Scotland is a windswept and wild country and this is reflected in the folklore of this awe inspiring place. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

An accidental spirit possession. A friendship unlike any other.Kate Shanahan skillfully blends fictional and historical figures and events into this captivating time-slip tale of magic, imperial intrigue, and a friendship that spans a thousand years. "...a heartwarming glimpse into the Heian period of Japan and its mythology." - Historical Novel Society"For anyone unfamiliar with court life in ancient 10th century Japan... this is the book to read." - Historical Fiction Company2019: Mina Cooper hopes her study-abroad program in Japan will solve her anxiety and friendship issues. After all, she's doing what she loves, studying Japanese language and literature. But she's still waking up at four am with a racing heart, so Mina decides to do something big, something very unlike her.999: Desperately lonely after her mother and sister die in an epidemic, aspiring shaman Lady Masako attempts to summon them. But she's inexperienced in such rituals, and pulls Mina's spirit into her body instead. After a struggle for control and a failed exorcism, the two spirits agree to cooperate long enough to get help from the Royal Astrologer, the only person powerful enough to send Mina home.But his help comes at a cost. If Mina doesn't pay it, she risks her spirit fusing with Masako's. And if that happens, she'll never get home.Readers have this to say about Tangled Spirits"Mina's journey in Tangled Spirits is the ultimate study-abroad experience, one that will excite and delight many a Japanophile reader. With the unique yet somehow intuitive idea of placing two characters in the same body, plus a dash of spirituality and time travel, it makes the most of its weird and wonderful premise to deliver a story that not only entertains but also has the potential to introduce Heian Japanese history to a new audience and touch readers with a story of friendship not quite like any they've read before.""This tale captivated me from start to finish.""The idea of two people, with totally different life experiences, inhabiting the same body and learning to 'live' together was fascinating, humorous at times and poignant at others."

He is the world's first murderer, looking for something he's not sure he deserves. After three weeks of Speed Dating, Cain is ready to call it quits. Every week it's the same questions about his curse. All he wants is someone who sees him, not his notoriety.Lily's shift at DeLux Cafe is business as usual until fate intervenes and her world collides with danger, dark forces, and love.With everything on the line, Cain must face a power hungry ex-wife and wild conspiracies, all while keeping Lily safe in the hopes that he's found his fated mate. Cain is book eight in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with cursed assassins, badass witches, and more.

Bastet knows better than to fall for her ex, and yet she can't seem to help herself.The last person Bastet expects to connect with while at a speed dating event is her ancient ex, but as soon as they cross paths, it seems inevitable that she'll fall for his charms all over again.But she isn't the only one who wants Ptah, and when he fails to turn up for their date, she knows something is desperately wrong.Can she save him before it's too late?Bastet is book seven in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with shifting gods, a second chance romance, and more.