Archive for Mythology
Glinda of Oz
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A hundred maids of honors gather before Glinda, the good Sorceress — to greet Queen Ozma and her dear friend Dorothy! As pleasant visits do, in the Land of Oz, this one leads to adventure. For they learn about a puzzling matter that must, of course, be looked into — for Ozma knows her duty to her people! Somewhere in Oz, she learns, are a strange people named the Skeezers . . . And the Skeezers have just declared war on another strange people — the Flatheads!… More >>
Tik Tok Of Oz
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Three days later the Grand Army of Oogaboo assembled in the square in front of the royal palace. The sixteen officers were attired in gorgeous uniforms and carried sharp, glittering swords. The Private had picked his gun and, although it was not a very big weapon, Files tried to look fierce and succeeded so well that all his commanding officers were secretly afraid of him…. More >>
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Part of the “Everyman” series which has been re-set with wide margins for notes and easy-to-read type. Each title includes a themed introduction by leading authorities on the subject, life-and-times chronology of the author, text summaries, annotated reading lists and selected criticism and notes.Amazon.com Review
Mark Twain’s classic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, tells the story of a teenaged misfit who finds himself floating on a raft down… More >>
American Fairy Tales
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American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum, the creator of Oz, is exactly what its title describes. The European fairy tale tradition is so strong that few associate “fairy tale” with American stories and storytellers, despite the rich and enduring output of their most successful creator, L. Frank Baum. Most are familiar with “tall tales” and characters like Paul Bunyan and John Henry — these are of course fairy tales as well, of a peculiarly American stamp. But just as… More >>
Japanese Fairy Tales
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Yei Theodora Ozaki was an early 20th century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales. Her translations were fairly liberal but have been popular, and were reprinted several times after her death. She was the daughter of Baron Ozaki, one of the first Japanese men to study in the West, and Bathia Catherine Morrison, daughter of William Morrison, one of their teachers. Her parents separated after five years of marriage, and her mother retained custody of t… More >>
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Rice writing as A. N. Roquelaure.
In the traditional folk tale “Sleeping Beauty,” the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. Anne Rice’s retelling of the Beauty story probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire…. More >>
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Rice writing as A. N. Roquelaure.
In the traditional folk tale “Sleeping Beauty,” the spell cast upon the lovely young princess and everyone in her castle can only be broken by the kiss of a Prince. Anne Rice’s retelling of the Beauty story probes the unspoken implications of this lush, suggestive tale by exploring its undeniable connection to sexual desire…. More >>
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This Leading Edge work by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of the Non-Physical consciousness Abraham, explains that the two subjects most chronically affected by the powerful Law of Attraction are financial and physical well-being. This CD set will shine a spotlight on each of the most significant aspects of your life experience and then guide you to the conscious creative control of every aspect of your life, and also goes rig… More >>
Money, and the Law of Attraction 8-CD set: Learning to Attraction Wealth, Health, and Happiness
The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
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He holds the secret that can end the world.
The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330. Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatest Alchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret of eternal life.
The records show that he died in 1418.
But his tomb is empty.
The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal li… More >>
Ranger’s Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia
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Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn’s plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed’s toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reu… More >>
