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Orpheus Rising is a sparkling immersion in adventures of great beauty, danger, and the unexpected, with a climax that will move anyone to a sense of joy. A daring retelling of the Orpheus legend in modern guise, Sam and his father, John, set off to rescue Sam's lost mother, Madelyn, from "The Far Land of Fear" and "Dread City", a startling, imaginative view of the afterlife. A fantasy set in terms of Sam's 10 going on 11 imagination, they are joined by Lepanto, a very wise Elephant who likes to dance, dressed in Edwardian elegance, through a series of adventures with a most unexpected ending. Children will enjoy the sheer inventiveness of the story-telling, and adults the unexpected depths of Sam and his father's journey to the completion of their hearts' desire... Lee is also a poet whose output has been called "visionary" "vibrant" "a voice beyond epoch" variously compared to Browning, Auden, and in its freedom, Neruda. A playwright too, he has brought characters to life as diverse as Rasputin and the last fox in Los Angeles... His texts of screenwriting and drama remain popular in their fields as well.

Hans von Hammerstein-Equord: Die blaue Blume. Ein romantisches MärchenErstdruck: Regensburg, Habbel, 1919.Neuausgabe.Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth.Berlin 2021.Der Text dieser Ausgabe wurde behutsam an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst.Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage.Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH

Folklore, fairy tales, myths and legends from East AfricaThe seemingly simple art of storytelling is incredibly important in African societies. Storytelling helps all societies to understand core elements in their lives such as religion, morals, history, purpose social norms. The collective nature of oral storytelling also helps to cement bonds among generations and family groups, and is significant in the way that it helps people to share experiences and ideas. As with so many cultures the storytellers of Eastern Africa recount tales of heroes and ancestors. These heroes and forebears continue to influence the lives of the living in very real ways.Oral traditions in East Africa cover both prose and verse forms, often portraying mythological or historical characters and can include tales of the trickster character. Storytellers in Africa sometimes use call-and-response techniques to tell their stories. Poetry, often sung, includes narrative epic, occupational verse, ritual verse, and praise poems of rulers and other prominent people. Praise singers, bards sometimes known as "griots", tell their stories with music.In general terms Africa has a hugely rich storytelling heritage. From Timbuktu alone, there are an estimated 300,000 or more manuscripts tucked away in various libraries and private collections, mostly written in Arabic but some in native languages such as Fula and Songhai. Many were written at the famous University of Timbuktu. The material covers a wide array of topics, including astronomy, poetry, law, history, faith, politics, and philosophy.The wonderous thing about such a rich heritage, and such a long history of finding compelling ways to interpret the world, is that it creates a massive melting pot of full of ideas. Just a few of those ideas are what we have here in this small collection. As ever it has been a delight to discover and work with these stories. I hope you enjoy them.

William Ralston Shedden-Ralston (1828-1889), known in his early life as William Ralston Shedden, who later adopted the additional surname of Ralston, was a noted British scholar and translator of Russia and Russian. William studied Russian literature. He translated 93 of Ivan Andreevich Krylov's two hundred fables, and this work, published in 1868 as Krilof and his Fables, ran to numerous editions. The following year he brought out a translation of Ivan Turgenev's Nest of Gentlefolk as Liza; in 1872, his 439-page Songs of the Russian People as Illustrative of Slavonic Mythology and Russian Social Life, and in 1873 a bloodthirsty collection of Russian Folk Tales.

BEWARE OF THE FULL MOONPrince Rahmor Lupaster, 3rd son of Thutmose III18th DynastyMemphis, Egypt1479 BC to 1425 BC In his desire to protect a copper-haired slave who becomes queen, Prince Rahmor undergoes a secret, magical ritual that transforms him into an immortal shape-shifting beast. His love and admiration for this woman not only changes his life, but the consequences of that love carry through the ages to a contemporary copper-haired American woman. Krista HawthorneMarsh Springs, WVPresent Day After a devastating heartbreak, newspaper reporter Krista Hawthorne transfers from her native Arizona to a small Appalachian town in West Virginia, wanting only to live quietly, avoid romantic entanglements, and learn to trust again. But after several lonely weekends, she caves and accepts a dinner invitation. That night, after her date becomes demanding and belligerent, a bloodcurdling howl echoes through the mountains. Just as the full moon rises over the Lune River, a horrifying beast, wearing an Egyptian ankh medallion similar to the one Krista inherited, crashes through the forest and attacks. Krista escapes, but to her frustration, no one believes her story. Knowing the beast is still out there, she wants to flee the state, but the local sheriff and the DNR demand she stay for the investigation. She lives in terror, yet finds herself drawn to Sheriff Hugh Rawlins. A man of contradictions, he orders a drug test after hearing her description of the beast, then tenderly helps her through her recovery after the attack. He then forever changes both their lives when he helps her discover her true heritage and reveals why that creature let her live. FROM THE PAINTED TOMB blends magical realism, horror, and romance, layering the story of a contemporary woman who's afraid to trust again, and an immortal ancient Egyptian prince whose love for a copper-haired slave leads to deadly consequences that carry through the ages to a thirty-two-year-old copper-haired American woman. LITERARY TITAN'S GOLDEN BOOK AWARD Brenda Hill entices readers with her thrilling fantasy novel from the very start of the book. Such a gripping story I wanted to continue reading through the night but couldn't because it was too eerie. The author's writing is so refined that I was not able to predict how the story would end. Hill's writing flows effortlessly between Krista's ominous adventures while seamlessly blending Egyptian history throughout the alluring narrative. But a good mythical fantasy is only as good as its cast of characters and Brenda Hill has created some compelling if not relatable characters that I didn't even realize I was so invested in until I found myself biting my nails. "Krista's love interest brings a welcome complexity to the story. While her relationship unfolds throughout the story, the focus of the book never moves away from the enigmatic mystery that drives this spellbinding story forward. With relatable characters, an engaging paranormal plot, and a dash of romance, From The Painted Tomb will appeal to readers across genres."

They're young, in love, and not meant to be with each other very long. It started as a playlist. And then the story emerged. Each chapter in this novel originally were titles of songs by the German band 'Alphaville', then expanded to any one of its members' side or solo projects. Together, it tells a story of two art school students; so brilliant, so in love, so pressed for time. United, they achieve great and mysterious things. Apart, the sky and beyond, their only limit.It's a fable. Pro arts, pro-education, and not a gun in sight. It was my intention to write an anti-''Atlas Shrugged''. I don't believe I succeeded, but I had fun. Thematically, it is very true to its source material. This is something I'm very proud of. Sadly, two composers/musical directors whose works appear here passed away in 2014 and 2015; Martin Lister and Rainer Bloss. It was a sad couple of years. The playlist that accompanies this work is on YouTube, [hell, I put it there] under ''Traumenraketen Gold Collection", if available in your country. If not, you still have the list. This is my first novel. I had help who are yet to identify themselves.

Two ancient relics have been stolen from the Catholic Church. One has the power to unite, but the Templars fear the other has the power to destroy.When Jonathan Rose is walking his dogs on a beach in Scotland, a voice from his past makes contact again.Fearing the worst, St Clair, the Grand Master is forced to send the Templars into battle again, but now they face two mortal foes.Fighting on two flanks and against the mysterious powers of the occult, the Templars must trust their faith to defeat a traitor at the very heart of the Church.Only then can they hope to win against their eternal enemy.Perdition is the third book in the templar thriller series.

This humorous Romani folk tale, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of Babik, a clever man who uses his wits to trick Death, trap the Devil, and outsmart the angels!Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Romani culture (and why the word "gypsy" is a slur), comprehension and discussion questions, a map of the Romani diaspora, and a link to a simple article on the country, with a prompt to research and present on the culture.The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency!

Join Bluebell, the new wish fairy and her magical friends on their exciting adventures in Therwen Wood.Bluebell has moved to Therwen Wood to help grant wishes to children in the human world. Unfortunately, her first day does not go at all well. She bumps into a bumblebee carrying a honeypot full of honey for the Queen's special fairy cakes. Then Bluebell accidently turns the Head Wish gnome purple! The gnome does not believe that Bluebell has what it takes to be a wish fairy. Can Bluebell prove to everyone in Therwen Wood that she is a good wish fairy?'These stories are delightful! My children love them!' KJReading Book Information -Book Type - Chapter Book with black and white illustrations.Reading Age - Good Readers aged 7+