Tales from here and there

Tales from Here and There

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Tales of Mystery & the Macabre

In the great mirror opposite I saw myself, and right behind, another wicked fearful self, so like me my soul seemed to quiver within me, as though not knowing to which similitude of body it belonged'. Elizabeth Gaskell is better known today for her pioneering social novels such as Mary Barton (1848) but she also wrote some fascinating tales of the supernatural and the mac...

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Tales of Mystery & the Macabre - Gaskellová Elizabeth

Anotace: With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies.`In the great mirror opposite I saw myself, and right behind, another wicked fearful self, so like me my soul seemed to quiver within me, as though not knowing to which similitude of body it belonged`.Elizabeth Gaskell is better known today for her pioneering social novels such as Mary Barton (1848) but she also wrote ...

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The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories - LaRocca Eric

Anotace: "The stories collected here are by turns confident, brutal, and breathtaking... must-read horror" The New York TimesA beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram Stoker Awards (R) finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Includes an introduction from acclaimed bestselling author Chuck Wendig.Eight stories o...

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The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories - Eric LaRocca

<p>"The stories collected here are by turns confident, brutal, and breathtaking... must-read horror" The New York Times A beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram Stoker Awards (R) finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Includes an introduction from acclaimed bestselling author Chuck Wendig. Ei...

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Faber Book of Christmas

From tales of carolling and snatched mistletoe kisses to 'The Worst Christmas Dinner, Ever', there's something here to amuse and interest Christmas lo

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A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths - Kershaw Stephen P.

Anotace: The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance.This...

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A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths - Stephen P. Kershaw

<p>The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. Thi...

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Moonlight - Miles Sian

Anotace: Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterrane...

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Moonlight - Sian Miles

<p>Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean isl...

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Harari Yuval Noah

Anotace: *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren`t strong like lions, we don`t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don`t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you`ll ever hear. And it`s a true story ...

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Harari Yuval Noah

Anotace: *From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren`t strong like lions, we don`t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don`t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you`ll ever hear. And it`s a true story ...

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.*We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story . . .Have yo...

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Yuval Noah Harari

<p>*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story ....

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Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Yuval Noah Harari

<p>*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story ....

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Stories of Little Tibet

Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally expressing wi...

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Stories of Little Tibet - Luboš Pavel; Aneta Pavel

Anotace: Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories - narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally exp...

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Stories of Little Tibet - Aneta Pavel; Luboš Pavel

Anotace: Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories - narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally exp...

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Stories of Little Tibet, 1. vydání - Aneta Pavel; Luboš Pavel

<p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the his...

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Stories of Little Tibet, 1. vydání - Luboš Pavel

<p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the his...

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Stories of Little Tibet

Little Tibet is a name given to Ladakh, a beautiful region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir bordering Tibet to the east and bearing its influence. In the shadow of Great Himalaya, Indus Valley is inhabited by people of Tibetan descent. The book is telling us their stories – narrating about the history of Ladakh, about present-day people, and, finally expressing wi...

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The Stardust Thief - Chelsea Abdullah

<p>'The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunInspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a magical lamp.Ne...

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