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Author : Chris Brown
Publisher : WritersPrintShop
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1904623093
Author : Jeremiah Curtin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505784549
IF we were asked to designate by a single epithet most of the stories in this little volume, that epithet would be weird. Within the compass of an equal number of pages we hardly know a collection of folk-lore, at any rate of recent date, containing so many thoroughly uncanny stories. Mr. Curtin is an indefatigable and successful collector. Hitherto his publications have been of märchen and hero-tales allied to märchen in their Celtic magnificence and repudiation of the conventions of ordinary romance. The present volume deals with sagas which, told, as they usually are in Ireland, among a believing peasantry, must go near to making "each particular hair to stand an-end," must at least rouse the imagination of the hearers and surround them with terrible sights and sounds long strange to us who dwell in the garish daylight of a different world. All the stories, it is true, are not of this kind. Some of them witness to a livelier humour, such as we meet in the tales told from East to West of woman's tricks and woman's wiles. But they bear a small proportion to the rest, and even they are touched with the same uncanny tone. Scientifically the chief question raised by the stories, as pointed out by Mr. Alfred Nutt in his excellent preface, is that of the connection between the different classes of supernatural beings. The attributes of a ghost-that is to say, the spirit of a dead man-are indistinguishable from those of a fairy. Witches are not brought so prominently before us as ghosts and fairies; it is equally certain, however, from what we know elsewhere, that the attributes of witches and of fairies are often confounded, if, indeed, they be not the same. We have lately had before our eyes an example in the "Witch-burning" case at Clonmel. The unfortunate woman who was burnt to death was regarded as a fairy changeling, but she seems to have been spoken of indifferently as a witch. We must turn to savage beliefs for an explanation of this. There we find no distinction between the powers of disembodied human spirits and those of other mysterious beings; and the same powers are capable of being acquired by shamans, medicine-men, or whatever else they may be called. The fact seems to be that, although in process of time distinctions have been evolved between different classes of supernatural existences, the evolution has been imperfect, and much remains of their common character. The volume before us comprises, of course, many variants of tales already well known, while others appear to be quite new. All are told with freshness; and most of them illustrate with striking force Mr. Curtin's statement that the beliefs to which they relate " are among the main articles of faith for a good number of the old people" still living. Scattered up and down are interesting observations on the practices of the peasantry, those on funeral customs and the superstitions attaching to the clothes of the dead being specially worth study. We have our doubts whether Mr. Curtin possesses the qualifications for "a connected and systematic account of Gaelic mythic belief and legend" for which Mr. Nutt longs at his hands. But that he has many of the qualities of a successful investigator as well as of a first-rate collector his books amply prove, and the Tales of the Fairies is not the least among his books in this respect. -Folklore, Volume 6 [1895]
Author : Jeremiah Curtin
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479443192
Collected from the oral tradition in South-West Munster, England, here are tales of the fairy-folk and ghosts passed down through the generations through oral story-telling.
Author : Kait Nolan
Publisher : Take The Leap Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Every fairy tale has a dark side... Elodie Rose has a secret. Any day, she’ll become a wolf and succumb to the violence that’s cursed her family for centuries. For seventeen years she’s hidden who and what she is. But now someone knows the truth and is determined to exterminate her family line. Living on borrowed time in the midst of this dangerous game of hide and seek, the last thing Elodie needs to do is fall in love. But Sawyer is determined to protect her, and the brooding, angry boy is more than what he seems. Can they outsmart a madman? And if they survive, will they find a way to beat the curse for good? From the Critics: Holy, holy crap, I really enjoyed this book…I was so absorbed in this book while reading it, I couldn’t stay away and I wanted to check out of everything I was doing so I could go finish it. I think of this as “glue” and have referenced in other reviews when a book is “sticky.” This book is quite sticky. Be ye warned…The storytelling and the layers of meaning and the multiple ways to view what was happening in the story made this incredibly fun to read, and I have recommended it several times to people already. I think that part of what draws readers to YA and YA romance is that emotions are overwhelming and scary, even if you’re an adult, and that feeling of being overpowered by your emotions coupled with the secrecy of teenage life makes for some compelling reading. In this particular case, both of those elements are present and strong in the story, and when combined with allegory and a recasting of a well-known myth, it’s delicious. –Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Author : Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1657 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440834356
Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.
Author : Rich Grimm
Publisher : Jones Media Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1948382113
Rich Grimm spent over three decades in the fire service as both a volunteer and career firefighter. He has also traveled the world skydiving and Base jumping, making countless friends along the way. An avid storyteller, he was asked many times to write a book about his fun and exciting experiences. Just over a decade in the making, travel into the firehouse for these all true and hilarious, heartwarming stories and daring rescues and adventures in each chapter. "Reaper", as he is known by many, spent months reviewing his tattered notes and calling his many friends and colleagues to fill in the details of forty-five years of fun history.
Author : Sonya Weiss
Publisher : Entangled: Bliss
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781640638518
What’s a Cinderella to do when she’s accidentally kicked her Prince Charming in the face and broken his nose? Hold an audition, of course. Harper Bailey is desperate to keep her family’s amusement park business up and running, but her employees keep quitting, and the man playing prince to her Cinderella in the company’s mainstage show is just the latest casualty. When sexy firefighter Rafferty Bradford, the most eligible bachelor in their small town, offers to step in, Harper agrees--reluctantly. After all, she and Rafferty are ex-best friends with a ton of past history. Surely they’ll have zero chemistry onstage. Rafferty has his own reasons for agreeing to play Prince Charming, and none of them are good. If Harper finds out the truth, it’ll just reinforce every rumor she’s believed over the years about Rafferty’s bad rep. But when their chemistry explodes both onstage and off, he’ll have to choose between happily-ever-after for himself...or the Cinderella he’s fallen for.
Author : Neil Leckman,Son Mitchell,Kevin L. Jones,Matthew Wilson,John H. Dromey,Ron Koppelberger,Jeff Jones,Ken L. Jones,John Kujawski,John L. Thompson,D.L. Chance,Lee Clark Zumpe,Nathan J.D.L. Rowark
Publisher : Thirteen Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781291759600
Cowboys, Wild West frontiers, gunfights, ghosts and hauntings of deserted and sometimes not so deserted places... once again our talented bunch of writers have come up with an intriguing set of stories set in everyone's favourite genre...
Author : Charles Jesse Adams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1880683121
The first comprehensive collection of Philadelphia ghost stories ever printed.
Author : Laurel Decher
Publisher : Bumpity Boulevard Press
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783949220067
"Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . ." --Jen McConnel, School Library Journal For ages 9 to 12. Whether it's speaking up at a feast, reading a map, or taking a test in a strange kingdom, Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tales are about finding more magic in life. Three full-length books in one! Follow the hilarious adventures of a princess who defends her castle and wins a name for herself, a perpetually lost prince who learns how to lead, and a team of royal twins who face test after test to protect their beloved dragon. Trouble With Parsnips, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 1; Lost With Leeks, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 2; and Under Pressure With a Squash: The Multiplication Problem, A Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale, 3 Now in a single volume! MORE BOOKS IN THE SERIES Trouble at the Valentine Factory Rule Trouble: The Case of the Illegal Dragon Giant Trouble: The Mystery of the Magic Beans (March 2024) PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "Gr 4-7–Decher’s fourth book in the “Seven Kingdoms” series is a zany story of ingenuity and collaboration. Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull, especially not with fairies popping by to ask for favors and a cranky queen creating candies that will put a spell on anyone who eats them."[Trouble at the Valentine Factory] --Jen McConnel, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL "Kids will love every quirky thing about it!" [Trouble With Parsnips] --Kristi Wientge, author, KARMA KHULLAR'S MUSTACHE "delightful funny book that captures the readers heart from start to finish. A wicked Queen, hot air balloons, a friendly yellow dragon and a Prince with a lot of responsibility and a huge talent for getting lost make for a hilarious journey. . . will definitely be sharing it with my grandchildren." [Lost With Leeks] -Sharon Walker, grandparent "a wonderful and fantastical story. . .a great read for older elementary children. . .enjoyed discovering this whimsical world, watching Nero overcome his obstacles, and seeing the growth of characters through the story. . ." [Lost With Leeks] -Christina Newcomb "Very cute story. I can't wait to read it with my girls! As someone who has no sense of direction, I love that Nero is directionally challenged also. I hope there are more books to follow. I'd love to read about the other characters or even more adventures with Nero."[Lost With Leeks] -Charlotte's Reviews (Goodreads) "Whimsy and adventure at every turn! . . . another wonderful read. Funny, delightful and whimsical story of two royal siblings who learn what leadership requires. Smiles for readers of all ages who will relate with the troubles these two face in doing what must be done - whether it's learning multiplication tables or utilizing archery skills!" [Under Pressure With A Squash: The Multiplication Problem] —Eileen Schnabel, author, ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SUBMARINE KEYWORDS: preteen; coming of age; magic; humorous school story; back to school gift; birthday gift; submarine; hot air balloon;
Author : Linda S. Watts
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9781438129792
Encyclopedia of American Folklore helps readers explore the topics, terms, themes, figures, and issues related to the folklore of the United States.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X006032440
Author : Jeremiah Curtin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798454658878
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015005387330
Author : Sonya Weiss
Publisher : Entangled: Bliss
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781640634985
Josie Moore is in big trouble. After a few too many glasses of wine and tired of her mother’s constant disappointment, Josie tells what she thinks is a harmless lie—that she is sort of in a relationship with her childhood crush, firefighter Lincoln Bradford. The lie comes back to bite her when her mother moves back to town, and now Josie has to make the fantasy a reality. Lincoln has a perfect plan to protect his heart—and rule number one is: don’t fall in love. There’s no such thing as happily ever after, especially when it comes to love. But he didn’t factor in Josie, his sister’s quirky, gorgeous best friend. He agrees to help her, with the understanding that they’re definitely not going to be anything more. But every time they try to break up, they only end up tangled deeper together. Lincoln’s carefully laid plans are about to come crashing down... Each book in the Fire and Sparks series is STANDALONE. * Wedding Date Rescue * The Firefighter's Perfect Plan
