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Centuries ago, the First Witch of the Aquelarre Buho coven conjured the ability to transform into an owl. Since then, a faction of hunters known as Los Cazadores has been intent on stealing that magic for their own. As Valeria hones her craft, her...

What fascinating stories lurk in the dark corners of history? The Book of History's Greatest Mysteries delves into the curious mysteries and forgotten events that most history books leave unexplored. Packed with more than 300 articles about vanished explorers, enigmatic cultures, impossible artifacts, unexplained...

This fascinating volume explores an important fifteenth-century illustrated manuscript tradition that provides a revealing glimpse of how western Europeans conceptualized the world.Author: Larisa Grollemond, Kelin Michael, Elizabeth MorrisonPublisher: J. Paul Getty MuseumPublished: 07/23/2024Pages: 152Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 10.30h x 10.30w x 0.80dISBN: 9781606069035About the...

Significantly expanded and updated--a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins...

The books of the Minor Prophets resound with fierce condemnations of injustice and stunning examples of Yahweh's persistent mercy. Centuries-old prophecies come to pass, justice is served to corrupt leaders, and the oppressed are delivered. The book of Hosea presents an intimate allegory of...

A sweet, magical story of a Book Witch and her dog, desperate to find a solution to that most common bookish problem: too many books! With a sorrowful look at that bandaged wee white tail, the Book Witch declared, "these books must go!" After...

Acclaimed Qu?bec feminist Martine Delvaux turns her sharp eye and even sharper pen on the history of gentlemen's clubs and male fraternity in this wide-reaching study of patriarchy. Delvaux lays bare the brazen misogyny of boys' clubs across many fields, including politics, entertainment, technology,...

Author: Beverly BrownPublisher: Gatekeeper PressPublished: 08/21/2024Pages: 36Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25dISBN: 9781662950599Audience: Ages 4-8

Author: Beverly BrownPublisher: Gatekeeper PressPublished: 08/21/2024Pages: 36Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10dISBN: 9781662950605Audience: Ages 4-8

British country houses have experienced a renaissance since the early 1970s. A new accord is needed today, recognising the increasingly contested contribution of country houses to British cultural life. Fifty years ago, the future for country houses in Britain looked bleak. The Victoria &...

Author: Tim TrottPublisher: Tim TrottPublished: 09/30/2024Pages: 122Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26dISBN: 9798330332236

Author: Alfred D'AlessandroPublisher: What to Do MediaPublished: 09/25/2024Pages: 246Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9798991352529

A little bug crosses a rug in search of her friend, the slug. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ug' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note...

A scientist haunted by an impossible ghost. A cocky poet attempting to outrun peace. A grieving mother looking for life beneath Europa's icy surface. A ship AI desperate to rescue its beloved crew. An ongoing fight against the end of existence. Equal parts earnest...

When John washes up on the shore of a deserted island, he's dragged to safety and realizes he'll have to discover the truth of his situation before more harm can befall him or his loved ones.In the sleepy coastal town of Terney, John Salter...

When John washes up on the shore of a deserted island, he's dragged to safety and realizes he'll have to discover the truth of his situation before more harm can befall him or his loved ones.In the sleepy coastal town of Terney, John Salter...

"The Call to Arms" is the life story of First World War hero William Palstra between 1914 and 1917. In 1914 he leaves his job as an office clerk in London, sails to Australia in a steam-ship, and takes a job as a clerk...

"No journalist knows more about toxic chemicals in the workplace than Jim Morris. The Cancer Factory is the crowning achievement of his estimable career spent walking fence lines, factory floors, and doctor's offices."--Dan Fagin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Toms River "The Cancer Factory...

While preparing for ministry, it never occurred to me that I would one day become the pastor of a church that was sick with cancer. The worst part about being sick is not knowing you are sick until the sickness is terminal. The Cancer-Free...

Author: Nat BickelPublisher: Natalie/BickelPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 324Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81dISBN: 9798990782822Audience: Young Adult