Social Science - Folklore & Mythology

From New York Times bestselling author and legendary Jeopardy! host and champion Ken Jennings comes a hilarious travel guide to the afterlife, exploring to die for destinations from literature, mythology, and pop culture. Ever wonder which circles of Dante's Inferno have the nicest accommodations?...

From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving...

Hoodoo is a bold spiritual tradition that helps enhance your wellbeing and solve everyday problems. This practical, do-it-yourself guide shows you how to use spells, rites, recipes, mojos, and curios to enrich your life and be ready for whatever comes your way. 365 Days...

Get ready to go back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations--Ancient Egypt! This illustrated introduction to Egyptology is packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more. In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time...

Krampus is the undisputed mascot of the creepy Christmas trend--and now you can experience the real nightmares before Christmas with this scary coloring book that horror fans and Christmas lover alike will enjoy before, during, and after the holidays. Drawing inspiration from dark Christmas...

In this beautifully rejacketed edition of the original book, A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations. Just gorgeous! The practical monthly folklore knowledge will be a great...

A beautiful collection of thirteen Brothers' Grimm fairy tales including Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. This beautiful collection of thirteen classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales includes Cinderella; Rumpelstiltskin; Puss in Boots; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Rapunzel; The Town Musicians of Bremen;...

Watch your back! . . . How to spot and identify demons and other subversive spirits . . . And what to do next. Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds,...

The vintage fairy-finding manual for modern-day believers Rediscover a world where Fairies abound with this delightfully illuminating, illustrated field guide. Whether you're Fae-curious or Fae-obsessed, this unearthed and adapted collection of nineteenth-century lore is the ultimate resource for your next magical expedition. It's packed...

Take a step - if you dare - into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title. A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the...

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything...

Celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell shares his intimate and inspiring reflections on the art of living in this meaningful and accessible volume.The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are The goal of the hero trip down to the jewel pointis to find those...

This cauldron of culinary magic forever banishes the ordinary in eating. A Kitchen Witch's Cookbook by Patricia Telesco combines over 300 carefully selected recipes with bewitching information that will change your approach to cooking, whether you are the chef for yourself, your family, or...

Kelowna resident Bill Steciuk didn't believe in Ogopogo. But that was about to change. In October of 1978, while driving across the bridge from the west side of Lake Okanagan, he saw something in the water that made him stop his car. All the...

Why are dragons recognized in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? Could dragons be a folk memory of something that once hunted us? In this beautiful little book, Joyce Hargreaves tells the story of these extraordinary...

Learn about 50 of the world's most magical plants. Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical plants. For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing...

Follow the Fairy Trails to Mesmerizing Folklore and Multicultural Wisdom Featuring 52 immersive essays, this utterly charming collection balances scholarly depth with ethereal whimsy. Sandra Kynes's intuitive storytelling and practical magic invite a true sense of wonder, opening pathways to genuine communion with the...

"In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy."- William Blake"A Season of Madness is a fantastic carnival of a book.Equal parts irreverent and erudite, it lovingly captures the depth, complexity, and subversive nature of the carnival, from its ancient roots to modernexpression....

As long as we have been human, we have been mythmakers. In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong holds up the mirror of mythology to show us the history of ourselves, and embarks on a journey that begins at a Neanderthal graveside and...

Named by the Library of Congress in a 2012 exhibit as among the top "100 Books that Shaped America," this two-volume set contains 500 stories and 100 songs collected from the author's time as national folklore editor for the Federal Writer's Project (1938-39) as...