World Myths

Through the magic of storytelling, Jamie Spaulding invites young listeners to believe in the transformative power of their own stories. "Jamie Wants to Care for the World" encourages children to not only read more but to dream more, imagine more, and, most importantly, to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world.

This six-chapter audiobook focuses on the years of Adolf Hitler's political career, from its dark beginnings to the Nazi leader's last days in the bunker. It recounts the most significant events of his life and chronologically follows World War II. This gives the listener a more accurate picture of the personality of the dictator and those who surrounded him. The most revealing anecdotes uncover the myths created to keep Hitler in power and the lies spread by his brutal regime

Puede ser difícil encontrar una colección completa y atractiva de mitos egipcios teniendo en cuenta el número de versiones y traducciones disponibles. Sin embargo, no busque más, ya que ha encontrado un libro fascinante que incluye muchos de los mitos egipcios más populares en un formato fácil de leer.

At her mother’s death-bed Elisabeth learns that her mother’s illness is no accident and that her own life is in danger. Evil witches are plotting to take over the kingdom of Vendale. All alone, naive and untrained, Elisabeth’s determination is all she has to confront her mother’s murderers as she discovers love at the same time. While Richard’s behaviour sends distracting mixed messages, Elisabeth finds herself stuck in limbo: She is treated like a child but is forced to make adult decisions.

In 1859, in a small town jail, deep in the forests of Canada, an elderly woman sits behind bars. She came to Dunmore via the Underground Railroad to escape enslavement, but an American bounty hunter tracked her down. Now she's in jail for killing him. Lensinda Martin, a smart young reporter, wants to tell the woman's version of events, hoping that it will lead to her acquittal, but the woman will only tell her story on one condition: she gets one from Lensinda in return. As the women swap stories, it becomes apparent that their histories are interconnected.

In a faraway land where women and girls had beautiful long beards, King Ukulu ruled with kindness and generosity. But when his precious gold ring goes missing, the kingdom is thrown into turmoil. The clever tortoise, Timiloko, steps in, determined to solve the mystery and win the king’s favor.

Have you heard of the Star Maiden, Old Sally Cato, or Sweet Betsey from Pike? Everyone knows about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Davy Crockett, But have you heard of these larger-than-life women? From Bess Call, who wrestles any and all challengers, to Molly Cottontail, who can outwit any critter in the woods, to Hekeke, who slays a giant singlehandedly, here are 15 funny, stormy, and always entertaining tall tales of legendary American women. They're as difference as can be, but still cut from the same cloth.

Ever since Angus was a wee baby monster, living below the surface of Loch Ness, his parents tried to teach him to be a proper monster. But as Angus grows bigger, he gets sloppy. "Puggy-nit" shells (peanuts) are piling up; his "grottie" (dirty) laundry is in a heap; "tatties" (potatoes) litter the floor. It's a mountain of a mess! And as Angus's trash heap grows, pushing him away from the comforts of home, a surprising Loch Ness sighting of his own awaits on the surface of the lake....

The Fascinating World of Cats is an engaging book that delves into the mysterious and captivating world of cats. Filled with a wealth of information about these enigmatic creatures, the book covers a range of interesting facts and amazing myths about cats.

Dieses Buch beleuchtet Irrglauben und Mythen über Pferde, ihr Verhalten und den Umgang mit ihnen neu und soll den Menschen zum genaueren Hinsehen, zum Reflektieren und zum Hinterfragen anregen.

Full of innuendos, adventure, treasure, heartbreak, and a puzzle that extends beyond his world, we meet Shannon, a teenager from St. Margaret's Bay who discovers his independence through an unusual friendship.

Contos de guerreiros japoneses revelará aos seus ouvintes os mais preciosos valores japoneses: disciplina, lealdade, dedicação, perseverança, auto sacrifício, humildade e devoção. Tal arcabouço ético e narrativas envolventes recebem a ilustração de Shusui Okakura e outros artistas, fazendo ecoar da forma mais bela o passado e a memória japonesa.

From a light breeze cooling a hot brow to a gale that blows apart buildings, no other natural phenomenon affects people as directly as wind. DeBlieu explores how wind has aided the rise and fall of empires, the discovery of continents, and the establishment of religions. Wind provides surprising, delightful insights into a force that constantly reshapes who we are and how we live. Suzanne Toren’s narration lends a voice of quiet, thoughtful authority to a subject you’ll never view the same again.

In einer scheinbar gewöhnlichen Welt stoßen Jonas, Lea und die schrille Maus Mia auf ein Abenteuer, das alles verändert. Ein altes, geheimnisvolles Märchenbuch führt sie in eine Welt voller Magie, sprechender Wälder und leuchtender Geheimnisse. Doch die Märchenwelt steht kurz vor dem Untergang, und nur die Kinder können sie retten. Ihre Reise ist voller spannender Prüfungen, unerwarteter Freundschaften und einer gefährlichen Begegnung mit einem dunklen Gegner, der alles Licht verschlingen wird.

In this book, the third in the series, you will find a selection of 16 legends, each of which relates to a particular place in Central Wales. Black Bart the Pirate, Owain Glyndwr, the Red Dragon of Wales, the Five Saints, and the Red Bandits of Mawddwy are just a few of the characters you will meet in this audiobook.

Fading magic. Growing darkness. Between the pages, peril rises… In the town of Stonebridge, where magic hums beneath the surface and secrets lurk in every shadow, June Morgan finds herself at the centre of yet another brewing storm. Still reeling from her battle against the Shadow's Embrace, she must confront the growing threat of the ultimate darkness that's creeping ever closer to her home. As she hones her magical skills under the guidance of her new teacher, Harry, June stumbles upon a mysterious grimoire hidden among donated books for the upcoming Stonebridge Book Fair. Its dark aura...

Das Windpferd – In der Menschenwelt Teil 2Der Wind trägt Geschichten, Geheimnisse und neue Abenteuer – und diesmal führt er Max, Erika und Silberfeder zurück in den magischen Märchenwald. Doch etwas hat sich verändert. Die Verbindung zwischen den Welten ist stärker geworden, und die ersten Windkinder in der Menschenwelt können die Geheimnisse des Märchenwaldes in ihren Träumen sehen. Als Max und Erika merken, dass der Märchenwald lebendiger und unruhiger ist als je zuvor, spüren sie: Ein neues Gleichgewicht muss geschaffen werden.

Die Welt der Menschen ist aus den Fugen geraten. Eine mysteriöse Organisation hat es auf die uralten Kräfte der Windpferde abgesehen – mächtige Wesen, die das Gleichgewicht der Natur bewahren. Als Silberfeder, eines der letzten Windpferde, auf Sophie trifft, ein Mädchen mit einer seltenen Gabe, beginnt ein Abenteuer voller Gefahren, Geheimnisse und Mut. Gemeinsam mit ihren Freunden Max und Erika aus dem Märchenwald macht sich Sophie auf den Weg, um die Pläne der Organisation zu durchkreuzen.

Hush Quiet is a girl with an infinite baseball cap and certain views on love and kindness. Her sister, Matilda, carries around a shotgun full of bees, and doesn't need much excuse to fire it. Hush and Matilda have been hiding out in a pocket world, ever since the war started. Ever since Dustbowl fell. Ever since what happened to Ma. But when a boy with no memory crosses into their reality, the sisters must confront their past, each other, and the intoxicating power that has torn their lives apart...the power known as worldweaving.

There is death and then there is the afterlife, a cycle unbroken and unchanged. Yet all rules must have their exception, a median that divides the realms in which all souls flow. There is a place where one might have a second chance at existence, a realm bound and molded only by the strength of the soul’s will. It is here one has all the time they need to complete their life goals, to chase their greatest ambitions, to have the life all are stripped of.