Описание: Explore Captivating Myths of Japanese Deities, Yokai, Heroes and Heroines The study of mythology and folklore is a peculiar one to the extent that we are looking into things which are generally regarded as untrue yet critically important to a culture. We are also taking on the study of the "lore of the folk," and this faces us with the question of exactly which folk we are talking about. Japan, of course, is a single nation, but its origins are so old and often so fragmented that unified mythology and folklore can be difficult to point to. Still, in all, there are some key texts, tales, and characters we can focus on which will give us a pretty good sense of Japanese mythology. In this book, you'll discover stories of mystery, horror, and romance while simultaneously learning about the Japanese culture. Within this book, you'll find the following Japanese myths and topics covered
The Creation Stories
The Myths of Origins
The Journey to the Underworld
The Wanderings of Susano-o
The Birth of Amaterasu, Trukuyumi, Susawono, and the Leech-Child
The Story of the Comb and the Curse
Amaterasu and Susanowo
The Contract of Amaterasu and Susawono
Stories of the Three Most Evil Yokai of Japan
Stories of Helpful Yokai
My Lord Bag of Rice
The Story of Urashima Taro
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and Kaguya hime
The Legend of Yamato Takeru
Contemporary Versions of Japanese Mythology
And more
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Описание: Ireland`s Causeway Coast Way runs for 32 miles (51 km) of unspoiled scenery past the legendary Giant`s Causeway. The route offers easy-going walking, welcoming B&Bs and pubs and it combines well with a trip to Rathlin Island. This book has clear route maps and directions, with features on the Giant`s Causeway and Rathlin Island, and is lightweight.
If you want to discover the captivating history of England, then keep reading...
Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
History of England: A Captivating Guide to English History, Starting from Antiquity through the Rule of the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans, and Tudors to the End of World War 2
The Victorian Era: A Captivating Guide to the Life of Queen Victoria and an Era in the History of the United Kingdom Known for Its Hierarchy-Based Social Order
There are few places that entice the imagination quite like England. Just a little island off the western coast of continental Europe, it boasts a rich history that stretches all the way back to the first modern humans.
Since then, entire societies have risen and fallen as people learned to make flint and bone tools, bury their dead, and fortify their cities against foreign raiders.
From the fearsome Celtic warriors of prehistory to the clever inventors and statesmen of the modern era, England's story is one bursting with magnificent castles, complex kings and queens, rebellious peasants, and horrifying plagues.
Throughout history, more people have called England home than perhaps most of us have ever realized.
Some of the topics covered in part one of this book include:
The People of Prehistory
The Roman Conquest
Britannia
The Dark Ages
Alfred the Great
Danelaw
The Norman Conquest
Magna Carta
The Black Death
The Tudor Dynasty
England's Diaspora
The House of Stuart
Civil War
The Protectorate
The Glorious Revolution
The Scientific Revolution
Great Britain Emerges
The Victorian Era
World War I
The Irish Rebellions
20th-Century England
Edward VIII
World War II
And much, much more
Some of the topics covered in part two of this book include:
An Unexpected Heiress
The Accession
A Palace, A Groom, and Two Scandals
Rats, Fleas, and Other Victorian Pests
The Cholera Epidemic of 1846-1860
The Sanitation Revolution
A Queen in Mourning
Anatomy, Medicine, and the Body Snatchers
Frankenstein, Horror, and Science Fiction
Egyptomania, Scientific Racism, and the Suez Canal
Cults and the Church of England
A Letter from China
The Industrial Revolution
Homelessness and Poverty
Victorian Spirits and Spirituality
A Victorian Christmas
The Victorians on Evolution
Madness, Hysteria, and Masturbation
Empress of India
Jack the Ripper
The 20th Century
And much, much more
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Описание: As a British politician who was well known for serving twice as prime minister for the United Kingdom and as an infamous war organizer, leader Winston S. Churchill filled his long life with achievements and recognition plotted throughout every modern history book.
Explore Captivating Myths of the Greek Gods and Heroes
Although the Greek gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways still very like the humans who worshiped them. The gods and goddesses are stricken with jealousy; they fall in love; they get angry when they feel slighted, and bestow gifts when they are honored. Likewise, the heroes are larger than life: they're stronger, faster, and more skilled than ordinary mortals, but they are still subject to pain, illness, and death.
This book on Greek mythology will take you on a captivating journey so you can experience the enjoyment of the entertaining stories while also learning about the Greek myths that lie at the roots of Western language, culture, and civilization.
Within this book, you'll find the following Greek myths and topics covered
The Creation of the Titans
The Birth of the Olympians and the Downfall of the Titans
Prometheus and Epimetheus
The Birth of the Muses
The Olympian Gods and Goddesses
Hera, Queen of the Gods
Hermes, Trickster, and Messenger of the Gods
Grey-Eyed Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Strategy
Hephaestus, God of Fire and Smithcraft
Artemis, Virgin Goddess of the Hunt
Apollo, God of Music and Healing
Dionysus, God of Wine and Ritual Madness
Ares, God of War, and Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
The Story of Demeter and Persephone
Demigods, Heroes, and Monsters
The Story of Perseus
Heracles
Theseus and the Minotaur
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If you want to discover the captivating life of Ivan the Terrible, then keep reading...
Considering that he has gone down in history as Ivan the Terrible, the first tsar of Russia could hardly have been a Boy Scout. As his name suggests, Ivan had an utterly terrifying presence during his thirty-seven-year-long reign.
Ivan's story is not only one of brutality, but it is also a tale of great suffering. It's the story of a little boy whose father died when he was just a toddler; a story of a child whose mother was poisoned when he was only seven years old. This was a boy who had to struggle to survive as the warring nobility threatened, molested, and harassed him endlessly while he tried to protect his only friend--his deaf and mute little brother.
This is also the tale of a young man who was desperate for power to defend himself and found it when he was made the tsar. And it's almost the story of a good and capable ruler whose wild temper was soothed by the presence of a tsaritsa who seemed capable of calming the storm that was Ivan's mind; but, sadly, Ivan's beloved first wife was poisoned and died in agony, plunging him into a cauldron of darkness and depression that produced the tyrant that has gone down in history as a monster.
In this book, you'll discover his story.
In Ivan the Terrible: A Captivating Guide to the First Tsar of Russia and His Impact on Russian History, you will discover topics such as:
Russia Before the First Tsar
A Lineage of Heroes
The Birth of an Emperor
Assassination
Becoming Terrible
The Coronation of the First Tsar
An Ambitious Young Ruler
Books and Cathedrals
Death in the Family
Betrayal
Revenge
The Failure of the Oprichniki
Two Killings
The Legacy of Ivan "The Terrible"
And much, much more
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Описание: When Jackson left the White House after two presidential terms, he had achieved a rare feat: he left office with even more popularity than when he first entered it. His reputation as a strong president and a "champion of working-class democracy" has nevertheless been viewed through a more nuanced lens in recent years.
Описание: If ranked by population percentage, the Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, is the largest Empire the world has ever seen with 44% of the world`s population belonging to it. In this new captivating history book, you will discover the truth about this startling empire.
Описание: Finding material for your Spanish immersion can be a nightmare.We know how you feel, and we've addressed it!
Spanish students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper reading material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this.
This is why we've created Spanish Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the Beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student.
Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on Spanish but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.
How Spanish Short Stories For Beginners works:
Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Spanish language (Nouns, Pronouns, Future Tense, Going Shopping, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations.
The summaries follow a synopsis in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about.
At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance!
Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Spanish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!
Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a Spanish speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true!
We recommend this book for Spanish learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of Spanish.
So look no further! Pick up your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Spanish right now!
Описание: Explore Captivating Hindu Myths of Hindu Gods and Goddesses The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I've stuck as closely to the original myths and legends as imagination allows. At the end of this book, you'll find a short bibliography for further research and reading. Within this book, you'll find the following Hindu myths covered
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Beginning of the World
The Birth of Lord Shiva
Saraswati & Brahma's Fifth Head
Shiva Tests Parvati
Shiva Snares a Whale
Ganesha Loses His Head
Ganesha Spills a River
Kubera's Pride
Ganesha Injures a Goddess
Ganesha Wins a Race
Shiva Skips Success
Ravana's Ten Heads
The Birth of Rama
Urmila's Slumber
Deer of Deception
Hanuman's Torch
Suvannamachha Steals a Bridge
Hanuman Moves a Mountain
The Final Battle
Sita's Purity
Krishna Steals Butter
Krishna Trades for Jewels
Krishna Swallows the Flames
Agni Spreads a Curse
Vayu Humbles the Silk Cotton Tree
Savitri Chooses a Husband
Savitri's Fidelity
And more
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