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Ghostly Tales

Spine-Chilling Stories of the Victorian Age

by M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Amelia B. Edwards, Arthur Conan Doyle, F. Marion Crawford ...

A classic collection of haunting stories by Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and more.A vengeful phantom lurks in a country graveyard.A whaling crew becomes trapped on a haunted ship.A human skull is kept locked in a cupboard—but sometimes at night, it screams . . .This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, ... Read more

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A classic collection of haunting stories by Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and more.A vengeful phantom lurks in a country graveyard.A whaling crew becomes trapped on a haunted ship.A human skull is kept locked in a cupboard—but sometimes at night, it screams . . .This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses,
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Remarkable Maps: Latitude

The Story of Civilization from North to South

by Philip Parker ...

Illustrated by Bill Bragg ...

This book of stunning maps is packed with fascinating facts, wonderful wildlife, and extraordinary stories that young readers will love getting lost inDiscover the history of humankind from a new perspective. This fascinating first snapshot of the world’s past, present, and future presents the world through the lens of latitude.Traveling north to south, kids will explore how great ideas spread ... Read more

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This book of stunning maps is packed with fascinating facts, wonderful wildlife, and extraordinary stories that young readers will love getting lost inDiscover the history of humankind from a new perspective. This fascinating first snapshot of the world’s past, present, and future presents the world through the lens of latitude.Traveling north to south, kids will explore how great ideas spread
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12 Books That Changed The World

How words and wisdom have shaped our lives

by Melvyn Bragg ...

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When we think of great events in the history of the world, we tend to think of war, revolution, political upheaval or natural catastrophe. But throughout history there have been moments of vital importance that have taken place not on the battlefield, or in the palaces of power, or even in the violence of nature, but between the pages of a book.In our digitised age of instant information it is ... Read more

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When we think of great events in the history of the world, we tend to think of war, revolution, political upheaval or natural catastrophe. But throughout history there have been moments of vital importance that have taken place not on the battlefield, or in the palaces of power, or even in the violence of nature, but between the pages of a book.In our digitised age of instant information it is
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In Our Time

The companion to the Radio 4 series

by Melvyn Bragg ...

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2 hours 47 min

Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time series regularly entertains and fascinates substantial audiences on BBC Radio 4. For this book he has selected episodes which reflect the diversity of the radio programmes, and take us on an amazing tour through the history of ideas, from philosophy, science and history to politics, literature and art.We can discover the reasons for the fall of the Byzantine empire, and ... Read more

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Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time series regularly entertains and fascinates substantial audiences on BBC Radio 4. For this book he has selected episodes which reflect the diversity of the radio programmes, and take us on an amazing tour through the history of ideas, from philosophy, science and history to politics, literature and art.We can discover the reasons for the fall of the Byzantine empire, and
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Tales of India

Folktales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu

by Svabhu Kohli, Viplov Singh ...

Traditional Indian lore through the eyes of two artists. "Their collaboration is nothing short of phenomenal. The illustrations take you into another world." — MediumA shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.A generous goddess and a powerful demon.A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.This collection of sixteen traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of ... Read more

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Traditional Indian lore through the eyes of two artists. "Their collaboration is nothing short of phenomenal. The illustrations take you into another world." — MediumA shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.A generous goddess and a powerful demon.A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead.This collection of sixteen traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of
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Tales of East Africa

by Jamilla Okubo ...

Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals.Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories ... Read more

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Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals.Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories
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Nordic Tales

Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark

by Chronicle Books ...

**Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.Welcome to a world of mystical adventure**—where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and ... Read more

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**Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.Welcome to a world of mystical adventure**—where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and
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The Stitched Landscape

An Embroidery Field Guide to the Textures, Colors, and Lines of the Natural World

by Anna Hultin ...

Observe and embroider the natural world with this inspiring guide to nature journaling with a needle and thread.Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns, and textures of the natural ... Read more

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Observe and embroider the natural world with this inspiring guide to nature journaling with a needle and thread.Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns, and textures of the natural
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Tales of Japan

Traditional Stories of Monsters and Magic

by Chronicle Books ...

A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.• Striking ... Read more

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A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.• Striking
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The Language of the Night

Essays on Writing, Science Fiction, and Fantasy

by Ursula K. Le Guin ...

Featuring a new introduction by Ken Liu, this revised edition of Ursula K. Le Guin’s first full-length collection of essays covers her background as a writer and educator, on fantasy and science fiction, on writing, and on the future of literary science fiction.“We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark; and fantasy, like poetry, speaks the language of the night.” ... Read more

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Featuring a new introduction by Ken Liu, this revised edition of Ursula K. Le Guin’s first full-length collection of essays covers her background as a writer and educator, on fantasy and science fiction, on writing, and on the future of literary science fiction.“We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark; and fantasy, like poetry, speaks the language of the night.”
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The Library

A Catalogue of Wonders

by Stuart Kells ...

A sharp and delightful celebration of libraries around the world, and throughout time—for the passionate bibliophile and literary historian.“Excellent . . . Tracks the history of that greatest of all cultural institutions.” —The Washington PostLibraries are much more than mere collections of volumes. The best are magical, fabled places whose fame has become part of the cultural wealth they are ... Read more

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A sharp and delightful celebration of libraries around the world, and throughout time—for the passionate bibliophile and literary historian.“Excellent . . . Tracks the history of that greatest of all cultural institutions.” —The Washington PostLibraries are much more than mere collections of volumes. The best are magical, fabled places whose fame has become part of the cultural wealth they are
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The Mythology Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

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Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book ... Read more

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Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book
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