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Goddess of the River
A powerful reimagining of the story of Ganga, goddess of the river, and her doomed mortal son, from Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi.A mother...
Spirit Magnet In Texas: 20 Ghostly Encounters
From the clouds with ghostly faces in the Chisos Mountains to the spirits of the Alamo, follow in the footsteps of a ""spirit magnet"" as she takes a wild Western...
Small Angels: 'A twisting gothic tale of darkness, intrigue,
'A twisting gothic tale of darkness, intrigue, heartbreak and revenge... gorgeously atmospheric and gripping!' Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNEWhen Chloe turns the key to Small Angels, the church nestled at...
Every Rising Sun: A spellbinding reimagining of The Thousand and One
'Lyrically imaginative . . . enthralling' GUARDIANBefore she was the legendary Persian queen who spun a thousand tales, Shaherazade was a girl who saw something she shouldn't have.She told the...
Broken Ghosts: a haunting, gothic coming-of-age story from the
'A beautifully written novel imbued with empathy, spirits and magic' Scottish Daily MailSpring, 1985. Twelve year old Phoebe MacDonald's world is falling apart.She has just buried her parents, a fire...
The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature
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Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural...
Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire
A cultural history of the goddess of love, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian.Aphrodite was said to have been born from the sea, rising out of a...
The Sea in the Greek Imagination
The sea is omnipresent in Greek life. Visible from nearly everywhere, the sea represents the life and livelihood of many who dwell on the islands and coastal areas of the...
The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State
A vivid exploration of the legend of Atlantis and its enduring influence on Western culture--from its origins in antiquity to the modern era. The Atlantis story remains one of the...
The Book of Eve: A beguiling historical feminist tale - inspired by
The Binding meets The Handmaid's Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia...
Goddess with a Thousand Faces: A one-of-a-kind exploration of
'I loved Goddess with a Thousand Faces. Fascinating, fun and thoughtful and enlightening' JENNIFER SAINT'A beautiful weave of history, myth and storytelling by one of our most exciting new classicists'...
The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...but do you recall the most petrifying Christmas figures of all? Not all children fear just a lump of coal in their...
The Treasury of Folklore: Waterlands, Wooded Worlds and Starry Skies
An entertaining and enchanting collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding the seas, skies and woodlands that make up our natural world. Enter an enchanting world where the mysteries of...
The Beloved Girls: The new Richard & Judy Book Club Choice with an OMG
'A gorgeous epic . . . Wholly absorbing. I adored it' MARIAN KEYES'This sweeping, absorbing story is a treat' ADELE PARKS'A compelling story of female friendship, dark secrets and family...
Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt
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Baby and Child Heroes in Ancient Greece
In addition to their famous gods and goddesses, the ancient Greeks also worshiped deceased human beings, including child and baby heroes. Although these heroes played an essential role in Greek...
Of Myth, Life, and War in Plato's Republic
Although Plato's Republic is perhaps the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy, Claudia Baracchi finds that the work remains obscure and enigmatic. To fully understand and appreciate...
Big Snake Little Snake: An Inquiry into Risk
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A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China's Past Through its Proverbs
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The Book of Eve: A beguiling historical feminist tale - inspired by the undeciphered Voynich manuscript
Author: Meg Clothier Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 368 The Binding meets The Handmaid's Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it...
Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Myths and Legends from Around the World
Author: Mark Daniels Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world.Imaginative...
Anansi Boys: A stunning new illustrated hardback edition of the internationally bestselling novel
Author: Neil Gaiman Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 464 A special hardback edition of Neil Gaiman's internationally bestselling novel with stunning new contemporary artwork by Monet Alyssa. **Highly anticipated television...
The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy
Author: AnnaMarie Salai Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their...
Ava Anna Ada
Author: Ali Millar Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 272 The between days were days of pure white heat. Summer is swelling around the village. Heat is surging, people are whispering...
Stories of Peace and Kindness: For a Better World
Author: Elizabeth Laird Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 64 Seven wise and wonderful stories from war-torn lands, showing how peace and kindness can make our world a better place. Will...
Sinbad Voyage
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Celtic Fairy Tales and Legends: Volume 4
Author: Rosalind Kerven Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 208 From mermaids to dragons, 16 ancient Celtic fairy tales retold with their histories The Celtic cultures of the British Isles -...
Stories of Peace and Kindness: For a Better World
Author: Elizabeth Laird Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 64 Seven wise and wonderful stories from war-torn lands, showing how peace and kindness can make our world a better place. Will...
Madam
Author: Phoebe Wynne Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 400 'Rebecca meets The Secret History. Gloriously dark, gloriously gothic' Sara Collins, Costa First Novel Award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie...
A Girl Made of Air
Author: Nydia Hetherington Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 384 'A captivating tale of love and loss and finding connection in the most unexpected places' Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder...
The Dragon Daughter and Other Lin Lan Fairy Tales
Author: Professor of Chinese Studies Juwen Zhang Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 240 A delightful collection of modern Chinese tales. The Dragon Daughter and Other Lin Lan Fairy Tales brings...
Conversations with the Mob
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