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  • Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore

    Enriched edition. Enchanting Muscovite Folklore of Magic, Morality, and Old Russia

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by William Ralston Shedden Ralston ...
    In "Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore," the reader is immersed in a rich tapestry of enchanting narratives that reflect the cultural and social ethos of 19th-century Russia. The collection showcases a diverse array of tales characterized by their fantastical elements, moral lessons, and vibrant folkloric characters, from cunning wolves to benevolent princesses. The ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Impossible Job

    The Unbelievable World of Soccer Referees

    by William Ralston ...
    A game-changing exploration of the figure that soccer fans all over the world love to hate: the referee.Booed by crowds, sworn at by players, spit on by fans. . . . Welcome to the world of the referee. In this immersive and deeply reported book, journalist William Ralston spends a season with match officials at every level—from weekend games in public parks to the English Premier League to the ... Read more

    $32.69 CAD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Russian Fairy Tales - The Original Classic Edition

    by Ralston William ...
    The stories contained in the following pages are taken from the collections published by Afanasief, Khudyakof, Erlenvein, and Chudinsky.I had misgivings when I started this book, as its as much more a book about fairy tales than a book OF fairy tales. But by the end I was totally won over, and am seriously considering reading more by W. S. Ralston.It is set up so that theres a tale followed by a ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Impossible Job

    The Unbelievable World of Soccer Referees

    by William Ralston ...
    Narrated by Simon Darwen ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 30 min

    A game-changing exploration of the figure that soccer fans all over the world love to hate: the referee.Booed by crowds, sworn at by players, spit on by fans . . . Welcome to the world of the referee. In this immersive and deeply reported book, journalist William Ralston spends a season with match officials at every level—from weekend games in public parks to the English Premier League to the ... Read more

    $34.99 CAD

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  • Russian Fairy Tales

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by William Ralston Shedden Ralston ...
    Russian Fairy Tales opens as both a scholarly study and a vivid doorway into Muscovite folk-lore, gathered and translated by W. R. S. Ralston from major Russian collectors such as Afanasief, Khudyakof, Erlenvein, and Chudinsky. Ralston insists on fidelity over literary polish, separating authentic peasant tradition from commercial chap-book retellings and focusing on tales that can be compared ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore

    Enchanting Muscovite Folklore: Timeless Russian Tales and Cultural Treasures

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by William Ralston Shedden Ralston ...
    "Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-Lore" offers a captivating anthology that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Russian folklore, showcasing a diverse array of stories steeped in cultural significance. This collection stands out for its eloquent prose, deftly interweaving magical realism with moral lessons common in folk narratives. The tales range from whimsical ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Playing Tennis Like a Pro

    by William Ralston ...
    A great technique is not enough. To succeed in tennis, each day you must overcome challenges that affect where and how you play. Playing Tennis like a Pro addresses these challenges with its clear focus on empowering you to make the decisions that are right for you and your game. Drawing upon his personal experience on the tennis circuit, William Ralston analyses the key stages on the journey to ... Read more

    $21.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Russian Fairy Tales

    A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore

    by William Ralston Shedden-Ralston ...
    Series series Myths & Legends
    Complete and unabridged, with 59 full-page plates by Wassily Kandinsky, Stepan Yaremich and Nikolay Nikanorovich Dubovskoy. Russian tales from Afanasyev with a scholar's commentary: the water king, the dead mother, Baba Yaga, the fool who married a princess, and the mythology behind them. Ralston translated and annotated them in 1873, the first serious English treatment of Russian folklore. His ... Read more

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  • Russian Fairy Tales - A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore

    by William Ralston Shedden Ralston ...
    Table of ContentsPREFACE.RUSSIAN FOLK-TALES.CHAPTER I. - INTRODUCTORY.CHAPTER II. - MYTHOLOGICAL ICHAPTER III. - MYTHOLOGICAL IICHAPTER IV. - MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT.CHAPTER V. - GHOST STORIES.CHAPTER VI. - LEGENDS. ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore

    by Translator: William Ralston Shedden Ralston ...
    "Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore" is a captivating anthology that brings together a rich tapestry of traditional Russian stories. Translated by William Ralston Shedden Ralston, this collection showcases the enchanting world of Slavic folklore, featuring magical creatures, heroic deeds, and moral lessons. The tales reflect the cultural heritage of Russia, offering ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Russian Fairy Tales (Unabridged)

    by WILLIAM RALSTON SHEDDEN RALSTON ...
    Narrated by Grace Darling ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 12 min

    Russian Fairy Tales is an anthology of stories by a noted Russian scholar and translator. The 51 stories are thematically organized with introductory material to put them both in the context of Russian folklore and in their relation to the myths of other cultures. This text has something for the intellectual reader as well as for someone who just likes a good fairy tale. ... Read more

    $6.29 CAD

  • The Life of James Abram Garfield

    by William Ralston Balch ...
    A biographical narration of the late President of the United States.From his youth, college days, wartime duties, through his political life culminating in his brief presidency. With illustrations.Transcribed and edited from the 1881 printing by Jeffrey Merrow. ... Read more

    $1.77 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus