Tales of a mad yogi

Tales of a Mad Yogi

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Irish Fairy Tales - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: Fairy stories, especially from the rich tradition of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges of the day. This spritely new collection brings together the fables and stories of banshees, kings, trembling farmers, tricksters and beloved princesses. `Smallhead and ...

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Irish Fairy Tales - J. K. Jackson

<p>Fairy stories, especially from the rich tradition of Ireland where the supernatural grew from the legends of the Celts, are the magic stories of everyday folk seeking solutions to the challenges of the day. This spritely new collection brings together the fables and stories of banshees, kings, trembling farmers, tricksters and beloved princesses. 'Smallhead and t...

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Level 5: More Tales from Shakespeare Book and MP3 Pack

Classic / British English This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare's plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature. This Pack contains a Book and MP3

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Strange Lands Short Stories: Thrilling Tales - Linda Dryden

<p>Strange lands in fiction stretch from deep below the earth, to the outer reaches of space. This incredible new collection combines the talents of a new generation of writers with classic and ancient storytellers: from H.G. Wells to Edgar Allan Poe, Daniel Defoe to Jules Verne. Find here too the Land of the Lotus Eaters from Homer's Odyssey and the mad horrors of ...

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Level 5: More Tales from Shakespeare Book and MP3 - Lamb Mary

Anotace: Classic / British English: This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare´s plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world´s greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature. This Pack contains a Book and MP3

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PER | Level 5: More Tales from Shakespeare Bk/MP3 Pack - Mary Lamb

<p>Classic / British English: This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare’s plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature. This Pack contains a Book and MP3</p>

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Disappearing Spoon...and other true tales from the Periodic Table

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history? The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, be...

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Myths of Babylon - J. K. Jackson

<p>Babylonian myths, inherited in Mesopotamia from Sumeria, influenced by the ancient Assyrians represent a pinnacle of human achievement in the period around 1800 BC. Here we find humankind battling with the elements in their Flood myth, a grim creation story and the great Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest recorded literary treasures. Babylon, a powerful city ...

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The Tale of Beowulf: Epic Stories, Ancient Traditions - J. K. Jackson

<p>Beowulf is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It tells of events 600 years before in vivid detail, where the hero Beowulf is entreated to help a king defend his halls against the monster Grendel. The poem was written in old English, about a hero of the Goths (the early Swedish people) who came to help the King of the Danes. Its vivid accounts bear some...

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Hungarian Folktales - Boglárka Klitsie-Szabad

<p>Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors and folklorists Baroness Orczy, Janos Kriza, John Erdelyi and Julius Pap: tales of fa...

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Serbian Folktales - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: Stories of the Serbian people are both poetic and strident, reflecting their proud heritage as Southern Slavs, who, in the years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, swept South, taking over the lands of the once great Ancient Greeks, the Latins and the Thracians. Their folk tales echo the beautiful landscape and the intermingling with classic, heroic cul...

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Viking Folktales - J. K. Jackson

<p>Character-forming moral fables, Viking and Nordic folk and fairy tales take the magic of the natural world and combine it with the practical common sense of the everyday. Good folk are rewarded for their hard work, the honest and the faithful are valued by the gods: treasured tales from Hans Christian Andersen, such as 'The Little Match Girl', and less well known...

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West African Folktales - J. K. Jackson

<p>Tricksters and animals play an important role in West African folklore with stories that entertain but serve a moral purpose. Traditions and local tales revel in the antics of these characters: from Nigeria to Benin, from the cunning spider god Anansi to the equally crafty Tortoise, animals teach humans to farm, to love, to survive and thrive, and offer inspirati...

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African Myths - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and stories through the generations. Because of the huge diversity ...

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Greek &amp; Roman Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>The classical gods of Rome uncoiled from the fertile imaginations of the ancient Greeks whose gods were passionate and violent, jealous of their powers and subject to both mighty outbursts of love and all-consuming bouts of vengeful war. The dark forces of the ancient world were held at bay by the resourceful and emerging civilisation that formed the basis of Wes...

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Persian Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables and works by the great poet Nizami, come ancient tales of a civilization that once stretched across the known world. Find here the wonderful stories of the magical bird the Simurgh, the Seven Labours of Rustem, the evil demon onager-giant Akwan Diw and th...

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Indian Myths - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought us the Ramayana,The Mahabharata, and retells the stories of Kris...

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Native American Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>Algonquins, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Cherokee - the myriad tribes of North America and their folktales are deeply fascinating because they are unique amongst the mythologies of the world. The tribes were isolated from outside influence for thousands of years and developed a fruitful, empathetic relationship with their landscape, evolving a tradition that respected and f...

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Batman : Haunted Knight - Jeph Loeb

<p>From the Eisner Award-winning creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, this graphic novel includes three dark tales of horror and intrigue featuring Batman facing off against his most demented and wicked foes. On the most terrifying of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by the Sca...

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Polynesian Island Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific. The beautiful myths of the ancient Polynesians are brought together in this new collection: from Hawaii the ...

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Norse Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes: Odin, Thor and Loki are just some of the familiar characters that maintain an influence over us today through movies, TV series and comics, to gre...

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Gawain and the Green Knight - Alan Lupack

<p>A mighty warrior interrupts King Arthur's banquet to challenge the astonished revellers to a binding act of combat. Out of sheer bravado Gawain leaps to the fray and his actions lead to a series of strange and incredible adventures. The perfect companion to Beowulf, Gawain is a treasure of medieval literature, brought to life in the 2021 movie Green Knight starri...

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Korean Folktales - J. K. Jackson

<p>Organized into four sections - Love, Marriage &amp; Family, Powerful Spirits &amp; Mystical Realms, The Magical &amp; the Supernatural, Tales of Animals &amp; Mythical Creatures - this delightful collection gathers together the misadventures of the poor and the rich alike, the heart-warming and the cautious warning tales of everyday life, with fol...

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Serbian Folktales - J. K. Jackson

<p>Stories of the Serbian people are both poetic and strident, reflecting their proud heritage as Southern Slavs, who, in the years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, swept South, taking over the lands of the once great Ancient Greeks, the Latins and the Thracians. Their folk tales echo the beautiful landscape and the intermingling with classic, heroic cult...

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Egyptian Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>The Myths of Ancient Egypt are tied intimately to the presence and natural rhythms of the Nile. With their inventive mythology, the Egyptians explained the effects of famine, harvest, floods and death by creating a pantheon of gods that still holds our fascination today. This new book of classic tales brings the stories of the ancients to life, from the birth of ...

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Central African Folktales - Mirabeau Sone Enongene

Anotace: Featuring stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded and migrated over many centuries bringing the oral traditions with them. Tales in the Ban...

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Chinese Folktales - Wang Xiulu

Anotace: Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often play important roles as the young and the old, the wise and the ignorant, the obtuse and the c...

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Chinese Folktales - Xiulu Wang

<p>Chinese Folklore is drawn from over three thousand years of storytelling, with early legends of the gods and heroes, weird mysteries of sorcery and elemental forces, tales of the land and the animals within, and delightful sketches of love. Fantasy and philosophy often play important roles as the young and the old, the wise and the ignorant, the obtuse and the cu...

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Cyrus the Great: Epic and Legendary Leaders - Morris Ian Macgregor

<p>Cyrus the Great created the first Persian Empire in the 500s BCE, and sealed his pre-eminence as one of the greatest founders of empire. He conquered all major civilizations in his region and his influence reached from the Balkans in the West to the Indus river in the East. His brilliant campaigns brought vast wealth and grandeur to his homeland and a reputation ...

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Alexander the Great: Epic and Legendary Leaders - Morris Alexandra F.

Anotace: Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE, when he was only thirty-two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history`s most successful military comma...

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Southern African Folktales - Sone Enongene Mirabeau

<p>Southern Africa is a region of impressive diversity of landscape, climate and peoples: from forests to deserts, from coasts to mountains, from subtropical to temperate, from the Zulu, Pedi and Venda peoples to the ancient San peoples whose territories span much of the entire region, with countless tribes in between. This region includes the modern countries of An...

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Aztec Myths - Jackson J. K.

Anotace: Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica`s last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural phi...

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Aztec Myths - J. K. Jackson

<p>Though the Olmecs (1250-200 bc) were the first civilization in Mexico, the Aztecs (1325-1521) -Mesoamerica's last imperial civilization and the most significant of the militaristic post-Classic period - are probably who first come to mind when we think of great empires of that region. Like other Mesoamerican cultures, Aztec gods and myths reflected a natural phil...

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Czech Folktales - J. K. Jackson

<p>The Czech people trace their roots through medieval Bohemia and further back to the ancient Western Slavs before the start of the Viking Age. Their lively stories are parables and moral fables, rich with satire and the weave of determination in the face of grim reality. With a new introduction this new collection brings you classic tales including 'The Three Rose...

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The Sheep-pig: 40th Anniversary Edition - King-Smith Dick

Anotace: A tale loved by many from one of Britain`s best-known authors, this wonderful new edition of The Sheep-Pig comes with a delightful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Sheep-Pig is one of Dick King-Smith`s most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995.`Why can`t I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?`When Babe, the little or...

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The Sheep-pig: 40th Anniversary Edition - Dick King-Smith

<p>A tale loved by many from one of Britain's best-known authors, this wonderful new edition of The Sheep-Pig comes with a delightful introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Sheep-Pig is one of Dick King-Smith's most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995.'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?'When Babe, the little orp...

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American & British Studies 6

AMERICAN AND BRITISH STUDIES ANNUAL (ABSA) je odborný recenzovaný časopis založený v roce 2008 na Katedře anglistiky a amerikanistiky Fakulty filozofické Univerzity Pardubice. V současné době vychází jako ročenka zaměřená na široké spektrum témat amerických a britských kulturních a literárních studií. Cílem časopisu je vytvořit vědeckou a publikační základnu nejen v rámc...

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American &amp; British Studies 6

Anotace: Our aim is to create a platform for scholarly exchange not only within the Czech Republic but internationally. We seek original articles that explore a wide range of issues concerning American and British literature, visual arts, music and other cultural phenomena as well as cultural history. The editors encourage submissions from scholars working in various dis...

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American &amp; British Studies 6 (anglicky)

<p>Our aim is to create a platform for scholarly exchange not only within the Czech Republic but internationally. We seek original articles that explore a wide range of issues concerning American and British literature, visual arts, music and other cultural phenomena as well as cultural history. The editors encourage submissions from scholars working in various disc...

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