Mytologi

Der Autor, in Breslau geboren, erzählt die Geschichte seiner aus Schlesien stammenden Familie und ihre Geschicke über ein Zeitraum von sechs Generationen. Bildern berichten Großeltern und ihre Töchter und Söhne aus ihrem ereignisreichen Leben. Darunter einige starke Frauen, deren Wirken in Zeiten der Wirtschaftskrise, der Weltkriege und der Vertreibung aus dem Osten die Familie in schiffbare sichere Gewässer geleitet haben. Da ist die Oma, die mit Geschäftstüchtigkeit und Organisationstalent ein Hotel führte, in dem die von ihrem Ehemann und Dirigenten erworbene Kapelle eine ganze Stadt unterhielt und zeitweise Soldaten unterschiedlicher Couleur unterbrachte. Unermüdlich hat sie das Leben von Kindern und Enkeln mitbestimmt, ist dann im letzten Moment wie alle anderen Familienmitglieder durch die Vertreibung nach Niedersachsen gelangt.So manche Begebnisse aus dem Krieg und den Jahrem danach gewähren Blick in die Wirklichkeit jener Zeit: sie können die Leser nachdenklich machen und an die eigene Familienhistorie erinnern.

The complete fairy tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, with over 300 vibrant full-color illustrations to bring each tale to vivid life. These are the stories in their original forms, formatted in an easy-to-read design that will promote faster reading and inspire imagination.

A war between two rival Covens, "Nightshadow Dew" and "Hidden Hand". Crime, witchcraft, and pacts with rival entities.Cedric (Vodou hougan) and his girlfriend Emma (incorporation medium) are from the "Hidden Hand". Let's say it's a good Coven, it contains other members like Penelope (Wiccan witch), Evelyn, and Leonard (Santería practitioner).The rival Coven, more satanic, is "Nightshadow Dew" led by Jonas, his girlfriend is Isabella; and other members are Lou and Ella (a necromancer). The story takes place in New Orleans.During the adventure, entities such as Baron Samedi, Damballa, Santa Muerte and Lucifer intervene.This is the author's fourth book, with six chapters and 77 pages of pure adventure and emotion.

Why would the High Fairy send Meribabell, a young know-it-all fairy, after a runaway renegade? Something strange is going on out on the frontier of the Faerie Kingdom, and Meribabell runs smack dab into it, collecting friends and enemies along the way. Everyone gets more than they expected.Can anyone say - dwarves, elves, pixies, trolls and a wizard? And, oh yes, humans, too.

"The Mystery Animals of the British Isles" is a major series from the publishing arm of the world's largest mystery animals research organization. The series covers Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland mostly on a county-by-county basis, describing the mystery animals of the entire island group.

The trials changed everything.Before the trials I was Rev, the beloved prince of the Luminescent Court. Now I'm a bastard hiding in plain sight, not even sure I'm worthy of my title as prince.Before the trials, Caelynn of the Shadow Court was my sworn enemy. But now that I know why I'm so drawn to her, she terrifies me more than she ever could as an enemy. Our intense friendship makes her all the more dangerous.This time, it's the Schorchedland's turn to spill blood and expose terrible secrets.Only one of us can enter through the cursed walls and return with the cure that will save the realm, but there are assassins out for both of our heads, and their reach doesn't stop once we pass the gates to the fae-hell.It will take both of us to complete this impossible task. And that beautiful shadow fae I'd sworn to kill? She'll sacrifice anything to save me.Even herself.

A sea nymph blind to her past. A watercolor artist who paints in one color. Should they trust the mysterious blue reflections appearing to each other?Practicing the forbidden art of salt trance is the most excitement Selia has experienced in the past decade of her forgetful, introverted life. Her curiosity about the art's salty secrets has landed the sea nymph in an ocean of trouble. Crimes against the fae are not easily forgiven by the Order-especially when Amphitrite's Ocean Apothecary is involved.Selia is not the only one curious about the arts. She's caught the eye of handsome watercolor artist Damien Malloch, whose moonlit paintings capture more than her heart.When the Order steals a magical artifact from the Louvre, Selia begins experimenting with the unpredictable ingredients from Amphitrite's Ocean Apothecary. She quickly discovers that breath, memory, and salt are tied to a fae treasure the Order is trying to destroy. A dark secret from Damien's past might be Selia's only hope for remembering what blue memory blindness has stolen from her. While navigating through Scotland's fairy gardens, sleepy seaside pubs, and her growing feelings for Damien, Selia must choose-restore balance to the dying art, or save Damien's life?Or will the blue reflections reveal a truth that could tear Selia and Damien apart?

Believing that he loves his beautiful pet bird too much to set it free, a wealthy merchant discovers that animals are sometimes better at learning by example than humans are.

In this humorous tale, a man greedily and impatiently hopes to acquire the skills and senses of an animal but ends up limiting his abilities rather than enhancing them.

Still pining over Tania and hesitant to follow fate's path, Terra fights the undeniable attraction she and Hank share. She can't help jealousy's ugly head rearing when Hank is showered with female attention.Life relieves her temporarily of her inner Hank turmoil as she is thrust into the secrets of the past and the destiny of a future only she and Hank can save. The Serenity Tree is dying and the Stones of Hovrath are stolen from under her nose. Facing the withered tree, she finds they must go to Marsidia to save the tree, the realms, and all life, or everything will perish and succumb to darkness before life can start anew. The weight on her shoulders heavy as bars of gold.If that wasn't enough, a new and powerful enemy stands in her and Hank's way. Will she succumb to her feelings for Hank and defeat the enemy, salvaging all that's been destroyed?

Prolific author, teacher, and parent Jan Yager retells the classic "The Three Little Pigs" fairy tale and then she shares her original sequel. That is followed with a request that readers/children write their own sequel and even illustrate it. This is a fun book for all ages! Cover art by Chrish Vindhy and original interior line drawings by Jan Yager.>About the AuthorJan Yager's 50+ books, translated into 35 languages, include the children's book series, illustrated by Mitzi Lyman, of The Cantaloupe Cat, The Quiet Dog, and The Reading Rabbit. For more on Jan, visit her main website: www.drjanyager.com

Hunter returns home for the funeral, but before he can leave, he is arrested for killing the King of Crows. Now he must find the true killer and return the Thief's Coin to the House of Crow.