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Witches, Wizards, Seers & Healers Myths & Tales - Diane Purkiss

In the West we tend to think of witches in terms of the witch trials, when fear, ignorance and religious fervour brought the poor to heel, and fostered suspicion of those who dared to be different, or knowledgeable, or independent of mind. Witches and wizards are often associated with pre-Christian societies, Celtic in particular, (and therefore popular in tales of fantasy), but the nature of their wisdom can be found in so many fascinating cultures across the world. Ancient societies, particularly where natural religions with many gods abound, often highlight the power of an elder, or a seer, a healer or a wise friend.Tales of wizards and witches reach across traditions as folk try to explain natural phenomena and engage with the world around them. Those who understood the properties of healing in plants, or could make a prediction of weather events to rescue crops, became worshipped as elders, as keepers of knowledge. In tribal African societies, Polynesian cultures and East Asian traditions there are tales of those with great knowledge who are often described as witches or wizards.The Baba Yaga of Eastern Europe, Bokwewa, the humpback magician of the Chippewa, Merlin and Morgana la Faye of Arthurian Legend and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Witches, Wizards and Sorcerers: Myths and Legends

The supernatural figure of the sorcerer, someone with magic powers for both good and evil, features in storytelling and legends all over the world. As shown in this collection of wonderful stories, wicked Witches and revered Wizards have appeared in fairy tales, legends and myths for thousands of years and continue to inspire contemporary fantasy writers. Witches, Wizards and Sorcerers: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This lively, carefully chosen collection brings together ancient stories and famous myths, each by a different writer, from a range of cultures and eras. Some of the nineteen stories come from well known names such as Irish poet W. B. Yeats, Andrew Lang and Brothers Grimm as well as some intriguing new discoveries from Poland, Russia, India and much more.

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English Food - Diane Purkiss

‘An absolute gem’ Sunday Times‘A mouthwatering history’ The GuardianIn this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change.Purkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment.English Food explores the development of the coffee trade and the birth of London’s coffee houses, where views were exchanged on politics, art, and literature. Purkiss introduces the first breeders of British beef and reveals how cattle triggered the terrible Glencoe Massacre. We are taken for tea, to the icehouse, the pantry, and the beehive. We learn that toast is as English as the chalk cliffs. We bite into chicken, plainly poached or exotically spiced. We join bacon curers and fishermen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The English Civil War - Diane Purkiss

A remarkable popular history of the English Civil War, from the perspectives of those involved in this most significant turning point in British history.The compelling narrative draws on new sources such as letters, memoirs, ballads and plays to bring to life the Roundheads and Cavaliers, the foot soldiers, war widows and witchfinders of one of the most significant turning points in British history, culminating in Oliver Cromwell’s triumph and the execution of Charles I.By blending the political and the personal, Diane Purkiss illuminates both the ideologies behind the English Civil War and the fears of those who fought in it; the men who were destroyed by the conflict and those, such as Oliver Cromwell, who were defined by it.

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Storybook of Witches, Wizards and Magicians - Baxter Nicola

This lively storybook presents ten fantastic tales about the adventures and mishaps of witches, wizards and magicians. It''s hard to explain everything that we see around us but just maybe we live in a world full of magic, where witches, wizards and magicians make extraordinary things happen. The book is perfect for reading aloud to young children or for confident readers to enjoy by themselves. ,

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The Museum of Witchcraft - Diane Purkiss

Every sense is tingling. Strange symbols loom out of the darkness, and incantations whisper through the air. It''s cold and quiet, so why don''t you feel completely alone? Welcome to The Museum of Witchcraft, a collection of 100 artefacts where a history of secret wisdom, female power and occult objects comes to life. Wander through its pages to discover why cooking is magic, which trees are most enchanted, how to create an amulet, where to find a witch mark and why bad weather could have you burned at the stake.With each page a beautiful display cabinet containing esoteric illustration and authoritative text, it''s time to discover the shadowy world of witches.

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Greek Myths & Tales - Richard Buxton

A potent pantheon of gods, heroes engaged in epic battles, fearsome mythical creatures and supernatural transformations – such fantastical elements infuse Greek myths with a wonder and excitement that’s hard to beat. These tales of love, courage, conflict and intrigue, shared for thousands of years, still exercise a powerful influence on our modern lives. This comprehensive collection of mythic stories brings to life the origins of the Greek gods and their dominion over the world of humankind. Here you’ll find Zeus and hades, Artemis and Aphrodite, with stories of demi-gods and humans alike. Jason and the Argonauts, Perseus the Gordon-Slayer and the heart-breaking tales of Troy sit alongside myths of crime and punishment, love and courage and the adventures of Heracles.Part of Flame Tree''s epic collection of myths and legends, classic tales and modern short stories.

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Aztec Myths & Tales - Anthony Aveni

This fascinating collection explores the history, culture, gods, calendar, myths and tales of the Aztec people, the Incas, the Mayans and other Mesoamerican and Central American peoples, from migration legends to the origin myth of the Five Suns. Though the Olmecs (1250-200 BCE) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) were Mesoamerica's last dominant indigenous civilization and often the one that is thought about, without understanding the region's rich diversity. Like the other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural philosophy where ideas concerning life and death were linked symbolically to the earth, sky and sea in a grand cosmic scheme.Their religion was dominated by the tribal war god Huitzilopochtli, the rain/fertility god Tlaloc and the supreme deity Tezcatlipoca, the Lord of the Smoking Mirror. This collection brings together the stories and the history into a fine and collectable new volume in the Flame Tree Epic Tales series. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction.Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki - Kevin Crossley-Holland

“Norse Myths […] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado." - The Guardian"A book to be treasured for generations” - Daily MailThe gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love. These dramatic, enthralling and atmospheric tales are based on the Scandinavian myth cycle – one of the greatest and most culturally significant stories in the world – and tell of Odin with his one eye, Thor with his mighty hammer and Loki, the red-haired, shape-shifting trickster. In this stunning collection of myths, the strange world of ancient magic, giants, dwarfs and monsters is unforgettably imagined.

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Babylon & Sumer Myths & Tales

With a new foreword by storyteller Fiona Collins, this is a mammoth collection of classic translations and tellings of epic tales from the crucible of civilization, in the pocket between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers where language, astronomy, religion and mythology grew from one of the earliest civilizations known to humankind. Undiscovered until 200 years ago, the myths and stories of Sumer, with King lists earlier than the Ancient Egyptians, reveal a rich culture of city states, each with their own gods, with tales of great floods, mighty gods, the origins of humans and the division between earth, the heavens and the Netherworld.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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Gods Monsters Myths Tales : Epic Tales - Gloyn Liz

Myths and legendary tales from around the world are packed with gigantic rivalries; gods, monsters and giants compete for supremacy over the land, the creatures within and the universe beyond. Zeus clashes with the all-powerful Typhon, Odin is destined to face the great wolf Fenrir during Ragnarok. And yet monsters such as the Minotaur, and giants of all kinds, dragons even, are monsters only to those too fearful to understand them, while others such as the Sirens, or the weird sisters, are malevolent without remorse.Such mythical gods and their foes, make great adventures for the modern reader tracing the roots of The Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and The Witcher, where good and evil are morphed into real avatars and creatures of vivid imagination. In these pages you'll find the gods of the heavens and mountains, and the spirits and demons of the deep sea, the dark woods and the burning sands. From the gods of Babylon and Ancient Egypt to the Norse Aesir, from the pantheon of mighty Greek deities to the gods of the earth and the sky in Pacific legends, most of the great traditions are featured here, with monsters galore: Anansi the trickster spider, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Celtic Myths & Tales - J. K. Jackson

The mythic invasions of Ireland, the mystical kingdoms, warriors, giants, creatures of the underworld and magic, these are the fantastic ingredients of Celtic legend. Because they told their own stories in the ancient way, by word of mouth, we understand the traditions of these proud people through the records of their mortal enemies, the Romans, but still they thrive, so bright and strong today. In these pages you’ll find stories of giants, ancient spells, ghosts and fairies, of sea-folk and tree-folk. All the main legends of the Irish invasions, the Ulster cycle and the Fenian cycle sit alongside the tales of the Mabinogion and the secret stories of Scottish folk and fairy tales. From the Tragedy of the Children of Lir to the Coming of Finn mac Cumail, The Fiddler of Gord to The Fox, the Wolf and the Butter you’ll discover an enchanting world from the past that connects to the landscapes and traditions of today. The latest title in Flame Tree''s beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy in the myths and legends of the Celts.

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Persian Myths & Tales - Ruymbeke Christine

The Shah Nameh (The Book of Kings), The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan (The Flower Garden) are amongst the greatest works of Persia, containing some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. They rival Dante''s Divine Comedy, India''s Mahabharata, Sumeria''s Epic of Gilgamesh and China''s Dream of Red Mansions in their cultural impact, bringing to life the tales, myths and philosophy of ancient and high-medieval Persia. A fabulous concoction of verse and prose, these classical Persian texts offer stories of creation, love, conquest and the simple joy of life.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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Native American Myths & Tales - Gill Sam

The varied myths and folktales of the countless North American native tribes, from the Iroquois to the Cherokee, share a reverence for Nature, trickster creator-deities, heroes, monsters, epic voyages and an affinity with animals. From ‘The First Fire’ to ‘The Legend of Hiawatha’, this collection brings together tales from all over the region.

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Origins & Endings Myths & Tales

Few subjects are more common among the world''s mythologies than two fundamental questions: where did we come from, and where might we be going? Over the millennia, these questions have been met with an abundance of answers, from the ancient Greeks'' creation stories of ''Chaos and Nyx'' and ''The Egg Myth'', to the Norse prophecy of ''Ragnarok'' and the eventual regeneration of the world. Tales of origins crop up around the world, offering explanations for where the universe, the world, and humans came from, as well as reasons for natural phenomena and the characteristics of animals and plants. Stories of endings range from apocalyptic global floods to the journey the spirit makes after death. They all flow from a sense of awe, and perhaps a needling existential anxiety, among our ancient ancestors, which the modern reader will likely recognize in themselves. Gathering together a host of stories that answer these two questions, this collection features an abundance of tales from numerous cultures around the world.Organized into the themes of ''Creation of the Gods, the Heavens & the Earth''; ''The Human World Emerges''; ''Unmaking & Remaking the World''; ''Explaining the Natural World''; and ''Death, the Afterlife & the Underworld'', this collection ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Japanese Myths & Tales - Cummings Alan

From the creation myth of Izanagi and Izanami designed to explain the origins of the island of Japan, to the hundreds of kami (gods or spirits) and monsters populating the tales, Japanese legends tell the story of the land, the nation, the people and the divine heritage of the emperors of Japan. Often bloody and fantastic, the tales are a powerful, rewarding read, gathered together in the gorgeous, deluxe hardcover binding of the Flame Tree Epic Tales series.The latest title in Flame Tree''s beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

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Prophecies & Oracles Myths & Tales

Whether it stems from a fundamental human need for certainty – to know what will happen to us, and to know that at some level fate is at play and we can rest easy at night since we may as well submit to our ''lot'' – or whether grand predictions provide an irresistibly compelling narrative arc, dramatic prophecies and utterings of wise oracles are a prominent feature of world mythology and folklore. This gripping collection gathers together a wide range of tales of prediction: of disaster, of fulfilment, of origin; spoken by oracles, seers and spirits or beheld in visions and dreams; from the Norse Norns weaving the future in ''The Story of Nornagesta'' to the flood prophecy of the Chinese tale ''The Spirits of the Yellow River''. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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Egyptian Myths & Tales - Chris Naunton

A new collection of epic tales collected in the gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback Flame Tree series. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. The legends of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile so this new book, through a presentation of classic egyptological works, with a new foreword, brings the stories of the river culture to life, from the birth of creation by Ra, the sun god, to the murder of Osiris, and the revenge of Horus.We gain glimpses of the underworld and the afterlife, as the pharaohs of Egypt claimed ancestry from the Gods both worshipped and fashioned by the people of Egypt, at a time when humankind had begun to shape the world around it. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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Chinese Myths & Tales - Latini Davide

Great floods and river Gods, snake spirits, and Immortals, China''s unique set of mythological tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless wars between tribes and dynasties. The result is a rich landscape of humanity, gods and spirits introduced here in this comprehensive book of folk tales and legendary exploits.The latest title in Flame Tree''s beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.

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Mäser 2dílná sada táců Pintar White hnědé tečky 30 x 20 x 2 cm, L

Dvoudílná sada obdélníkových táců Mäser Pintar White o rozměrech 30 x 20 x 2 cm kombinuje porcelánovou kvalitu s designem zdobeným hnědými tečkami a krémovou glazurou. Tácy jsou vhodné do mikrovlnné trouby a myčky na nádobí, ideální pro servírování různých pokrmů. Balení obsahuje dva kusy s moderním vintage vzhledem.

  • Elegantní obdélníkový design s krémovou glazurou a hnědými tečkami
  • Vyrobeno z kvalitního porcelánu, odolné a snadno udržovatelné
  • Vhodné do mikrovlnné trouby a myčky na nádobí
  • Moderní vintage styl vhodný pro každodenní i slavnostní příležitosti

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Tary Sweets - Oplatek s vanilkovou náplní

Tary Sweets oplatky s vanilkovou náplní jsou sladkostí určenou pro děti. Výrobek obsahuje pšeničnou mouku, rostlinné oleje a vanilkové aroma. Je vhodný pro konzumaci dětmi od tří let věku.

  • Vhodné pro děti od 3 let
  • Příjemná vanilková příchuť
  • Křupavá textura oplatku
  • Obsahuje sušené odstředěné mléko

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Korean Folk & Fairy Tales - Perry Miller

A delightful collection of stories of everyday folk, from a country that now brings K-Pop culture into the eyes and ears of the world.Organized into four sections – Love, Marriage & Family, Powerful Spirits & Mystical Realms, The Magical & the Supernatural, Tales of Animals & Mythical Creatures – this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the cautious warning tales of everyday life, with folk stories such as Hyung Bo and Nahl Bo, or, The Swallow-King's Rewards, The Magic Invasion of Seoul, The King of the Flowers, The Unmannerly Tiger, Tokgabi and His Pranks and Prince Sandalwood, the Father of Korea.Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction: authors, myths, tales and history without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new Introduction and a general Glossary of Mythological Terms or lists of Ancient Leaders.

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Tary Sweets - Oplatek s jahodovou náplní

Tary Sweets Oplatek s jahodovou náplní je sladká pochutina určená dětem. Obsahuje pšeničnou mouku, rostlinné oleje, cukr a přírodní aromata. Výrobek je vhodný pro děti od tří let.

  • Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let věku
  • Obsahuje přírodní aroma vanilky a jahod
  • Obsahuje barvivo z červené řepy
  • Křupavá textura s jahodovou náplní

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Lavice Talu Beige

Lavice Talu Beige má rozměry 90x45x45 cm a je vyrobena z bukového dřeva a sametové tkaniny. Vybavena je pěnou 32 DNS pro pohodlné sezení a snadno se čistí. Díky neutrální béžové barvě a dřevěným nohám se hodí do různých interiérů.

  • Měkká sametová tkanina snadno udržovatelná
  • Robustní rám z bukového dřeva pro dlouhou životnost
  • Pohodlné sezení díky pěně 32 DNS
  • Univerzální béžová barva a moderní design

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Mäser Jídelní sada nádobí 30 ks TAJO

Jídelní sada TAJO od značky Mäser obsahuje 30 kusů porcelánového nádobí pro 6 osob. Sada je vyrobena z kvalitního porcelánu odolného vůči opotřebení a je vhodná do myčky i mikrovlnné trouby. Jednotný bílý design s jemným dekorem se hodí pro každodenní i slavnostní příležitosti.

  • Kompletní sada pro 6 osob – ideální pro rodinné stolování
  • Kvalitní porcelán odolný proti opotřebení s hladkým povrchem
  • Vhodná do myčky nádobí a mikrovlnné trouby – snadná údržba
  • Nadčasový bílý design s decentním dekorem pro různé interiéry

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Norse Tales: Stories of Odin and Loki on Middle Earth - Kevin Crossley-Holland

The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author. Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing new collection of Norse tales from the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland – with Jeffrey Alan Love’s arresting illustrations – will enthral readers of all ages.

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Irish Fairy Tales - J. K. Jackson

• Brings to life the magical, supernatural tales of Irish tradition• Beyond the ancient myths, tales of fairies and magic explore the mysteries of the world• Features an introduction to the characters, culture and sources• Part of a successful series on the world''s greatest myths, legends & fairy tales• A curated collection of classic retailed, newly edited for this edition.

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Norse Tales: Stories from Across the Rainbow Bridge - Kevin Crossley-Holland

The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author.Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing new collection of Norse tales from the award-winning Kevin Crossley-Holland – with Jeffrey Alan Love’s arresting illustrations – will enthral readers of all ages.

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Telepathic Tales - Daniel Bourke

A compendium of rare cross-cultural and historical accounts of extrasensory perception• Provides accounts of ESP ranging from ancient Greek myth, traditional North and South American, African, and Polynesian stories to individuals like Rumi, Charles Dickens, and Carl Jung• Considers unexplained ESP-related happenings, including bilocation, the ability to locate lost items, early knowledge of one’s own death, and perceptions regarding the well-being of loved onesWhether a premonition of an impending event, a warning of potential danger, or an unlikely synchronistic experience, such things are surprisingly common, even if they often cannot be clearly explained.Taking readers on a historical and cross-cultural voyage through extrasensory experiences, Daniel Bourke documents, contextualizes, and sheds light on these mysterious phenomena. From the plains of Peru and the haunted highlands of Scotland to the snowy taiga forests of the Far North and the Indigenous cultures of Australia and America, Bourke examines the strange psychic occurrences that seem to appear in all places, at all times. These include instances of bilocation, premonitions about the coming of visitors, intuitions of the location of lost items or treasures, the discovery of cures by telepathic means, and even accurate pre-perceptions about one’s own demise or the perilous situation of a loved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Seers - Sulaiman Addonia

Longlisted: RSL Ondaatje Prize 2025The Seers follows the first weeks of a homeless Eritrean refugee in London. Set around a foster home in Kilburn and in the squares of Bloomsbury, where its protagonist Hannah sleeps, the novel grapples with how agency is given to the sexual lives of refugees, presenting gender-fluid, trans and androgynous African immigrants, and insisting that the erotic and intimate side of life is as much a part of someone’s story as ‘land and nations’ are.Hannah arrives in London with her mother’s diary, containing a disturbing sexual story taking place in Keren, Eritrea, where the Allies defeated the Italians in the Second World War. In a gripping, continuous paragraph, The Seers moves between the present day and the past to explore intergenerational histories, colonial trauma, and the realities of the UK asylum system and its impact on young refugees.

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Classic Starts®: Roman Myths - Diane Namm

Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from “Romulus and Remus” (which tells how Rome came to be) to “Cupid and Psyche,” “Oedipus and the Sphinx,” and more. For easy reference, theres also a detailed list and family tree of all the important gods and goddesses right at the start.

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The Power of Letting Go - John Purkiss

'Life-changing' - Sara Makin, Founder & CEO of Makin WellnessIf you learn to let go,your life will take off.When you let go, you live intuitively. Everything flows, because you are no longer attached to things being a certain way, to being a certain person or always being right. What a relief. The irony is that when you feel stuck in any area of your life - career, relationships, purpose, health or money - letting go can seem very hard. You cling on for dear life just at the moment you need to take the leap.In The Power of Letting Go, John Purkiss explains why we should let go and how we can do it, using proven techniques to make things happen.The stages of letting go:-Be Present and Enjoy Each Moment-Let Go of the Thoughts that Keep You Stuck-Let Go of the Pain that Runs Your Life-Surrender and Tune into Something Far More Intelligent than Your Brain

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Unknown Market Wizards - Jack D. Schwager

REVISED PAPERBACK EDITION WITH NEW MATERIAL IN EVERY CHAPTERJack D. Schwager has returned to the traders to ask them how they navigated the unprecedented markets of 2020–2022, including the pandemic bear market, an abrupt reversal to new highs, rising inflation, and the emergence of another bear market. All chapters updated with exclusive new interviews with the Unknown Market Wizards. The Market Wizards are back! Unknown Market Wizards continues in the three-decade tradition of the hugely popular Market Wizards series, interviewing exceptionally successful traders to learn how they achieved their extraordinary performance results. The twist in Unknown Market Wizards is that the featured traders are individuals trading their own accounts. They are unknown to the investment world. Despite their anonymity, these traders have achieved performance records that rival, if not surpass, the best professional managers. Some of the stories include: - A trader who turned an initial account of $2,500 into $50 million. - A trader who achieved an average annual return of 337% over a 13-year period. - A trader who made tens of millions using a unique approach that employed neither fundamental nor technical analysis. - A former advertising executive who used classical chart analysis to achieve a 58% ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Treasury of Fairy Tales and Myths

This beautiful children''s story treasury brings together 14 classic children''s fairy tales and 17 well-known myths and legends from around the world in one magical collection.Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across time, ideal for enjoying together at bedtime or reading aloud to little ones. A First Book of Fairytales includes everlasting favourites such as Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea, and Cinderella, while A First Book of Myths brings well-known tales to life including The Fall of Icarus, How Butterflies Began, and The Kingdom Under the Sea. Brought together in a beautiful slipcase, A First Book of Fairytales and A First Book of Myths are the perfect gift for a young loved one.Full contentsFairytales: Cinderella, The Selfish Giant, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, The Frog Prince, Beauty and the Beast, Diamonds and Toads, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Fisherman and his Wife, The Princess and the Pea, Rumpelstiltskin, The Snow Queen.Myths: The Fall of Icarus, The Golden Touch, Andromeda, Wolf Babies, Coyote Dances with a Star, The First Corn, A Newborn Warrior, How the Animals Got Their Shapes, How Butterflies Began, Balder ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Demons & Wizards: Demons & Wizards (Remasters 2019) - CD (0194397964424)

Hudební CD - Demons & Wizards je debutové studiové album power metalového hudebního projektu Demons & Wizards. Album bylo vydáno bylo v roce 1999. Demons & Wizards je debutové studiové album power metalového hudebního projektu Demons & Wizards. Album bylo vydáno bylo v roce 1999. Rok vydání : 1999 (1.album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop CD Rites Of Passage / Heaven Denies / Poor Man's Crusade / Fiddler On The Green / Blood On My Hands / Path Of Glory / Winter Of Souls / The Whistler / Tear Down The Wall / Gallows Pole / My Last Sunrise / Chant / White Room / The Whistler (Alternate Version) / Heaven Denies (Demo Version)

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The Heart Healers - M.D. James Forrester

At one time, heart disease was a death sentence. In The Heart Healers, world renowned cardiologist Dr. James Forrester tells the story of the mavericks and rebels who defied the accumulated medical wisdom of the day to begin conquering heart disease. By the middle of the 20th century, heart disease was killing millions and, as with the Black Death centuries before, physicians stood helpless. Visionaries, though, had begun to make strides earlier. On Sept. 7, 1895, Ludwig Rehn successfully sutured the heart of a living man with a knife wound to the chest for the first time. Once it was deemed possible to perform surgery on the heart, others followed. In 1929, Dr. Werner Forssman inserted a cardiac catheter in his own arm and forced the x-ray technician on duty to take a photo as he successfully threaded it down the vein into his own heart...and lived. On June 6, 1944 - D-Day - another momentous event occurred far from the Normandy beaches: Dr. Dwight Harken sutured the shrapnel-injured heart of a young soldier, saved his life and the term "cardiac surgeon" born.Dr. Forrester tells the story of these rebels and the risks they took with their own lives and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hedge Fund Market Wizards - Jack D. Schwager

Fascinating insights into the hedge fund traders who consistently outperform the markets, in their own words From bestselling author, investment expert, and Wall Street theoretician Jack Schwager comes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hedge funds, from fifteen traders who've consistently beaten the markets. Exploring what makes a great trader a great trader, Hedge Fund Market Wizards breaks new ground, giving readers rare insight into the trading philosophy and successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the hedge fund business. Presents exclusive interviews with fifteen of the most successful hedge fund traders and what they've learned over the course of their careersIncludes interviews with Jamie Mai, Joel Greenblatt, Michael Platt, Ray Dalio, Colm O’Shea, Ed Thorp, and many moreExplains forty key lessons for tradersJoins Stock Market Wizards, New Market Wizards, and Market Wizards as the fourth installment of investment guru Jack Schwager's acclaimed bestselling series of interviews with stock market experts A candid assessment of each trader's successes and failures, in their own words, the book shows readers what they can learn from each, and also outlines forty essential lessons—from finding a trading method that fits an investor's personality to learning to appreciate the value ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last Wizards' Ball - Charlaine Harris

''Immersive, involving, suspenseful, and intriguing, with a main character you''ll love'' LEE CHILDNo.1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final instalment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards'' Ball.Lizbeth Rose''s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards'' Ball, and as one of the most powerful - and beautiful - death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia . . . and some are refusing to take no for an answer.As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.__________Love The Walking Dead, Westworld or True Blood? You will ADORE this gritty and wildly entertaining tale, set in a parallel reality of the United States where magic is an outlawed power.Praise for Charlaine Harris:''A gripping, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Last Wizards' Ball - Charlaine Harris

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final installment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards’ Ball.Lizbeth Rose’s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards’ Ball, and as one of the most powerful—and beautiful—death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball. However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia…and some are refusing to take no for an answer. As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it. #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris has crafted a murderous and magical family drama in this sixth and final installment to the beloved and bestselling Gunnie Rose series.

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Uriah Heep: Demons And Wizards (Edice 2015) - LP (5414939928383)

LP vinyl - "Demons & Wizards" je čtvrté album britské rockové skupiny Uriah Heep. Skladby jako "The Wizard" a "Easy Livin'" byly vydány jako singly ve Spojeném království a Severní Americe, stejně jako v mnoha dalších trzích. "Easy Livin'" se stala prvním hitem skupiny, který prorazil i v USA, neboť vstoupil do americké hitparády US Top 40 na 39. místě. Původní vinylová verze byla vydána jako skládačka. Vnější část přebalu vytvořil Roger Dean a obsahuje skryté obrázky mužských a ženských genitálií. Uvnitř skládanky je vyobrazena skupina a noty od Kena Hensleyho. Album bylo 27. října 1972 oceněno zlatou deskou RIAA. Demons & Wizards také sloužilo jako částečná inspirace pro Hansiho Kürsche a Jona Schaffera a jejich projekt Demons & Wizards. Uriah Heep je britská rocková skupina založená roku 1969. Skupina vznikla v listopadu 1969, když producent Gerry Bron pozval klávesistu Kena Henslyho (dříve člen skupin The Gods a Toe Fat), aby se připojil ke...

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You Got This! - Diane Morrisey

Diane Morrisey got an Instagram account to spy on her six kids. One day, on a whim, she posted a photo of a cake she’d made. Before she knew it, she had a following asking for recipes and encouragement. So began Diane’s new life phase: teaching people how to pull together a meal in a cinch.A self-taught home cook and former caterer with six grownish kids, Diane Morrisey knows what people want to eat—and what they can cook in the short window most of us have to get dinner on the table. The 100 simple recipes in You Got This! are designed to give cooks confidence and new ideas to get out of the “what to cook” rut. Designed for carnivores, pescatarians, and vegetarians, alike, they make and break the rules: they lean on what you already have on hand, and celebrate the idea that sometimes dinner isn’t the whole shebang, but rather something that’s dinner-ish. That’s when Diane takes a package of store-bought pizza dough to make Butter Chicken Calzones. In Diane’s hands, quick cheesy numbers such as Sheet Pan Lasagna and lighter fare like Seared Salmon with Orange Avocado Salad come together in a snap. Veg-forward dishes including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph - Diane Arbus

When Diane Arbus died in 1971 at the age of 48, she was already a significant influence—even something of a legend—for serious photographers, although only a relatively small number of her most important pictures were widely known at the time. The publication of Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph in 1972—along with the posthumous retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art—offered the general public its first encounter with the breadth and power of her achievements. The response was unprecedented. The monograph, composed of 80 photographs, was edited and designed by the painter Marvin Israel, Diane Arbus'' friend and colleague, and by her daughter Doon Arbus. Their goal in producing the book was to remain as faithful as possible to the standards by which Arbus judged her own work and to the ways in which she hoped it would be seen. Universally acknowledged as a photobook classic, Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph is a timeless masterpiece with editions in five languages, and remains the foundation of her international reputation. A quarter of a century has done nothing to diminish the riveting impact of these pictures or the controversy they inspire. Arbus'' photographs penetrate the psyche with all the force of a personal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last House on the Street: A gripping, moving story of family secrets from the bestselling author - Diane Chamberlainová

A small town divided by prejudice. A family torn apart. A secret that won''t remain silent.Read the magnificent new novel from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. ''Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one'' Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh ''A powerful novel of our time'' Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Kelly''Sensitively written yet unflinching... Taut, compelling and moving'' Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, Platinum magazine1965. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who they appear to be.2010. A recently widowed architect moves into the home she and her late husband designed, heartbroken that he will never cross the threshold. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it''s clear that someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her away, and why?Decades later, past and present are set to collide in the last house on the street...''A compelling mystery that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Story of Witches - Willow Winsham

Delve into the beguiling history of witches and uncover a fascinating world laden with myth, magic, and superstition.The Story of Witches offers tantalizing insight into the dark past and modern fascination with the occult in its many forms. Demonic and deviant or liberated and revered, witches have cast a compelling spell over the cultural zeitgeist for hundreds of years, often occupying a space at the forefront of art and culture. In this enchantingly illustrated book, Willow Winsham will separate fact from fiction by exploring the demonization and reclamation of witches throughout history.The book is split into three chapters: Witches of Myth and Legend, Witch Trials and Witch Beliefs, and The Wheel of the Year.From witch queens of fairy and folk tales and the Bell Witch Haunting to the Witches’ Sabbath and the Green Witch, this book chronicles the spellbinding and varied forms that witches have taken across history.

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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 17: Tales Of The Underworld - Susan Price

Tales of the Underworld are a collection of stories about loss and longing. An Indian princess uses her wit to rescue her husband from Death, a gifted musician tries to secure his wife''s release from the Underworld, a god must be returned to life and animals at the dawn of time puzzle over death. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

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Wizards of Once 3: Knock Three Times - Cressida Cowellová

The No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children's Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic in an exciting fantasy adventure.Wish and Xar are outlaws on the run, hunted by Warriors, Wizards and worst of all by WITCHES ...Can they find the ingredients for the spell to get rid of Witches before the Kingwitch gets his talons on the Magic-that-Works-on-Iron?Their next Quest is the most terrifying and treacherous of all ... and someone is going to betray them. Are you ready to KNOCK THREE TIMES?

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Norse Myths - Matt Ralphs

A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation.Action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient stories told by the Vikings in this exciting new retelling - it''s the perfect introduction for kids aged 7-9 who have an interest in mythology.Inside this stunning illustrated storybook for kids you''ll discover: - Compelling profiles of a wide variety of characters of Norse legends, complete with a reference section that sets the stories in context- 20 enthralling myths - some well-known, some less well-known - from Odin to Baldur- More than a collection of myths - also includes a map of the Norse lands and a pronunciation guide- Original and stylised illustrations by award-winning artist Katie Ponder on every page - a perfect gift book for kids interested in art, myths, or historyJourney into the mythical world of Nordic folklore! Children can explore the stories of mythical figures like Thor, the god of thunder who disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mjölnir, and how Sif, the goddess of fertility, had her long golden hair cut off ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ultimate Football Heroes: Vinicius Junior (Wing Wizards 4) - Tom & Matt Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the WING WIZARDS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira JúniorNationality: BrazilianHero Rating: 86Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from São Gonçalo had bags of talent. Moving quickly through the ranks at Flamengo, he immediately caught the eye of the most successful European football club ever and soon joined Real Madrid. Discover how this winger honed his superior close control dribbling ability, added trickery, flair and flamboyance to his playing style and scored the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final at only 21 years of age!Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the WING WIZARDS range:Ronaldo, Saka, Salah, Beckham, Grealish, Rashford, Son Heung-Min, Mead, Sancho.

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American Mother - Colum McCann, Diane Foley

''An extraordinary story of grace, forgiveness and moral courage'' Patrick Radden KeefeA 2024 HIGHLIGHT IN THE OBSERVER, GUARDIAN AND IRISH TIMESSHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDSAN IMMEDIATE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERThe English language has no specific word for the parent that has lost a child. There exist words for orphan, widow and widower, but there is no word that captures and conveys this tragic type of loss.It has been eleven years since Diane Foley’s son, the American journalist James Foley, was kidnapped in northern Syria, and nearly ten since that day in August 2014 when she would learn that he had been murdered by ISIS in a public beheading that would ricochet in video around the world. A whole decade. Time rushes past. And yet, for Diane, that moment is unending. In American Mother, legendary author Colum McCann tells Diane’s story as she recalls the months of his captivity, the efforts made to bring him home and the days following his death, in which Diane came face to face with one of the men responsible for her son’s kidnapping and torture. A testament to the power of radical empathy and moral courage, American Mother takes us inside one woman’s extraordinary ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Witches - Steven Veerapen

Witches – whether broomstick-riding spell-casters or Wiccan earth-worshippers – have been culturally relevant for centuries. For centuries, too, belief in the potency of witchcraft has been debated, accused witches have been hunted and punished, and film and TV productions have brought the witch and the witch-hunter to big and small screens.But where did our perception of witches – good and bad – come from? What motivated wide-scale panics about witchcraft during certain periods? How were alleged witches identified, accused, and variously tortured and punished?Steven Veerapen traces witches, witchcraft, and witch-hunters from the explosion of mass-trials under King James VI and I in the late sixteenth century to the death of the witch-hunting phenomenon in the early eighteenth century. Based on documents and the latest historical research, he explores what motivated widespread belief in demonic witchcraft throughout Britain as well as in continental Europe, what caused mass panics about alleged witches, and what led, ultimately, to the relegation of the witch – and the witch-hunter – to the realm of fantasy and the fringes of society.

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