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Get the Summary of Richard Dawkins's The Magic of Reality in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Magic of Reality" explores the concept of reality, emphasizing that while not everything real is directly perceivable, scientific tools allow us to confirm the existence of phenomena beyond our senses. The book discusses how evidence of dinosaurs exists through fossils, and how telescopes reveal distant celestial bodies,...
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These lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most diverse counties are vividly retold by writer, storyteller and poe t Jennie Bailey and storyteller, writer,psychotherapist and shamanic guide David England. Take a fantasy journey around Lancashire, the Phantom Voice at Southport, the Leprechauns of Liverpool and the famous hanging of Pendle Witches at Lancaster,to the infamous Miss Whiplash at Clitheroe. Enjoy a rich feast of local...
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The Highlands of Scotland are rich in traditional stories. Even today, in the modern world of internet and supermarkets, old legends dating as far back as the times of the Gaels, Picts and Vikings are still told at night around the fireside. They are tales of the sidh – the fairy people – and their homes in the green hills; of great and gory battles, and of encounters with the last wolves in Britain; of solitary ghosts, and of supernatural creatures...
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Excerpt: ""YES, children, I will tell you the story of Aunt Milly's diamonds; and in telling about them, you must hear the tale of my own life almost, because one is so mixed up with the other that they can scarcely be separated." The speaker, an old lady, looked pleasantly at a group of grandchildren, her Christmas visitors; who, tired with many a merry game, were clustering round her and asking for the story. It was Christmas Eve, and they had been...
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Excerpt: "The Governor descended the steps of the Capitol slowly and with pauses, lifting a list frequently to his eye. He had intermittently pencilled it between stages of the forenoon's public business, and his gait grew absent as he recurred now to his jottings in their accumulation, with a slight pain at their number, and the definite fear that they would be more in seasons to come. They were the names of his friends' children to whom his excellent...
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With its wild eroding sea, its gentle rolling fields and tall churches, Suffolk is a county of contrasts. It may seem a kindly and civilised place, but in that sea, in the reed beds, the woods and even down dark town streets lurk strange beasts, ghosts and tricksters.
These thirty traditional tales retold by storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis take you into a hidden world of green children and wildmen, of lovers from beyond the grave and tricksy fairy...
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Excerpt: "Since the childhood of the races, certain old-world stories have appeared in different form in the folklore of different nations, all bearing the stamp of the same source; the interest of primitive people in attributing human impulses and human lines of conduct to the animal world. Perhaps the earliest of all is The Kid Who Would Not Go, which corresponds to the old New England nursery tale of the Old Woman and Her Pig, and which, in its...
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A proud king uses magical drums to conquer his rivals, and only his daughter can stop him. A seagull is determined to fly across an ocean, but he learns a painful lesson after reaching his goal. A young girl yearns to become a butterfly, but she must make three sacrifices to achieve her dream. This collection of stories by Sylvester Foxglove will delight young readers while teaching valuable lessons for the world we live in now. Cover illustration...
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Hettie's PirouetteHilda the hippopotamus and Hettie the heron both love the ballet. They join the Ballet school and begin training. They enter the end-of-year competition for couples (pas de deux) and perform five movements, the pose well known in the ballet Swan Lake, the movement that shows the bond between the two dancers in the ballet Le Diable à Quatre, the movement where the dancer being held by the partner is able to descend very low to the...
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First Aladdin hardcover edition.
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When Charlie receives a dire warning from the Land of the Dead about an impending catastrophe, he travels back in time to 1950s Cuba, where he unravels dark secrets and faces unspeakable evil in a race against time to save the world.
11) Irish History & Mythology: Exploring The History, Celtic Myths, Folklore, Sagas, Traditions of Irela
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Are you fascinated by tales of ancient gods, goddesses, villains and heroes? Do you want to learn more about the enchanting history of Ireland and its people? Explore Ireland's Rich History & Mythology with This Book & Discover: From the ancient tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann, to the iconic events of the Easter Rising, this book takes you on a journey through the ages. Learn about the major events in Ireland's history, including the Viking invasions,...
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Aesop's Fables features more than 200 fables, specially selected for young readers and beautifully illustrated with engravings and color plates by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, and Ernest Griset. It includes all of the classic fables whose titles and morals have become part of our common cultural vocabulary, among them "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Dog in the Manger," and "The Fox...
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"The Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson: Illustrated" is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: "Christmas at Sea," "Markheim," and "Winter Time."
Robert Louis Stevenson, best known for his adventure novels like "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr....
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Strange and terrifying things are suddenly happening in a mysterious town where people are disappearing and changing into characters from the Grimm fairy tales.
Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are not prepared for the bizarre gadgets and scary changes in their new home of New Marburg, the location of the top-secret Think Tank where their parents now have jobs as scientists. In this town, people jetpack to work, robots direct traffic, and senior citizens...
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Embark on an enchanting journey through 'Fantastic Stories'!, a captivating book that transports readers of all ages to magical worlds and unforgettable adventures. From the exciting encounter with brave pirates to the fascinating journey through the Museum of Wonders, each story is a literary gem that will captivate your children's imagination. Discover 'The Treasure of the Gold Diggers', where bravery and friendship are intertwined with the search...
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"Captured my attention from the very first page." Amazon reviewerPerfect for fans of Frewin Jones' The Faerie Path and Aprilynne Pike's Wings series!Have you ever learned a secret about yourself that could change your life forever?When a mysterious and handsome boy showed up at my high school, all the girls wanted his attention. But who did he approach? Plain, less-than-ordinary me!Words like changeling and dreamseer made my head spin as Declan, who...
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Princess Zoey is back with her best friends Anna, Elsa, Keira, Zoe A. to take us on a tour of their favorite places down the shore. The eat ice cream and popcorn, ride rollercoasters, and climb an elephant!
This is book #8 in the Princess Zoey series, written by Zoey S. Kane and her Aunt Michelle. Together they bring Zoey's stories to life with illustrations by Mariah Grace.
Join Princess Zoey on her latest adventure!
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Pocket Wood and Kildarock Forest are two magical, nature filled, woodlands; one home to a band of enterprising and hardworking fairies, and the other, to a troupe of mischievous leprechauns.
Pholopdipolop, a special plant-based concoction invented by the ingenious fairy leader, Phoebe, has kept the fairies healthy and strong for years but a changing climate has brought the fairies and the neighbouring leprechauns to the brink. Will Phoebe and leprechaun...
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Greek mythology has the strangest creatures, plucked from the most fertile imaginations in the history of storytelling. Discover figures half-human and half-goat, horrendous giants with 50 heads and 100 arms, and massive one-eyed brutes known as Cyclopes. See how fearless Greek mortals pitted their wits against the ugliest and most monstrous forms known to humans.
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Chryssa, a fairy, lives in a realm called Fairborn. She has a comfortable life … until she's summoned to break a curse on Astra, a young human girl. Tensions quickly grow, as Chryssa despises all humans. And the effects of the curse are worsening.Will Chryssa complete her task? Or will Fairborn go to war with the human world?Approximately 250 pages.
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