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Xiaofan, the unparalleled Sword God, was betrayed and reborn 500 years in the past. In this life, he vows to make up for all regrets, to stand above all geniuses, to eliminate all his enemies, and to become the Ancestor of Swords for all realms!With the control of the Immortal Slaying Formation and devouring all beings in the heavens, with one man and one sword, he slaughters all foes in the world!This is a story of a youth, holding a three-foot green...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "The Enchanted Realms: The Existence and Origins of Fairies" ebook and embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of folklore and magic. At approximately 38 pages this captivating digital treasure trove is your key to unlocking the secrets of the ethereal beings that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Delve deep into the rich tapestry of fairy folklore from cultures around the world. Uncover the origins...
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"Embark on a riveting journey into the mystical realms of Hindu mythology with 'Kal Bhairav: A Fierce Manifestation of Shiva.' Unveil the untold tales of this formidable deity, exploring the cosmic dance of destruction and creation. As ancient prophecies unfold, a gripping narrative weaves through the sacred landscapes, delving into the profound significance of Kal Bhairav. Brace yourself for an immersive odyssey where divine power clashes with mortal...
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Handy Mandy in Oz (1937) is the thirty-first of the Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the seventeenth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. It was illustrated by John R. Neill. The book's heroine is an "honest and industrious" goat-girl named Mandy, who grazes her flock on the slopes of Mt. Mern (a location otherwise unidentified). The story opens with a bang and a splash: an underground spring erupts in a geyser that blasts Mandy...
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In Dancing Through History, Henry crosses Canada's vast physical and ethnic terrain to uncover how its various cultures have evolved through their dances.Her coast-to-coast journey takes her to Haida Gwaii in British Columbia, where she witnesses the seldom seen animist dances of the islands' First Nation people. And in the Arctic, Henry partakes in Inuit drum dancing, kept alive by a new generation of Nunavut youth. And in Cape Breton, she uncovers...
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There may be many folk artists in Canada, but there is only one integrated folk art scene: the one in Nova Scotia. A full-colour, photo-filled, narrative guide to the uniquely Nova Scotian folk art genre from former Art Gallery of NS curator and author of Our Maud.
There may be many folk artists in Canada, but there is only one integrated folk art scene: the one in Nova Scotia.
Classic folk art is the work of artists who did not think of themselves...
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Do you want to learn how to make your own handmade tiles? If you do, then this book is for you.In "The Art Of Tilemaking ", Ellie Hudovernik reveals for the first time her complete, detailed tilemaking process. A process that took her years to perfect and that allows her to produce tiles that are sought after by avid collectors.You'll learn such things as:-how to design tiles-how to create a tile prototype-where she buys her kilns for as little as...
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Beacon Press
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2023
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The sun was shining so brightly through the foremost windows of the old schoolhouse in Upper Wood, that the children of the first and second classes appeared as if covered with gold. They looked at one another, all with beaming faces, partly because the sun made them appear so, and partly for joy; for when the sunshine came through the last window, then the moment approached that the closing word would be spoken, and the children could rush out into...
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The University of Adelaide
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2023
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Le Morte d’Arthur: Sir Thomas Malory’s book of King Arthur and of his noble knights of the Round table. Edited by Alfred W. Pollard. “A text modernised as to its spelling, but in other respects in accurate accordance with Caxton’s text, as represented by Dr. Sommer’s reprint.”
Le Morte d'Arthur (originally spelled Le Morte Darthur, ungrammatical Middle French for
...11) Grampa in Oz
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Reilly & Lee
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2023
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Grampa in Oz (1924) is the eighteenth in the series of Oz books created by L. Frank Baum and his successors, and the fourth written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Things are going from bad to worse in the dilapidated kingdom of Ragbad; even the rag crop is failing. To top it all off (or not), King Fumbo's head is blown away in a ferocious storm (with "ten thousand pounds of thunder"). Prince Tatters of Ragbad, and Grampa, a former soldier and the bravest...
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Yuuto and the rest of the Steel Clan have departed the sinking Yggdrasil for the New World, where they'll start over from scratch. As the group is adjusting to their new environment, the natives of the land attack-but with all the experience the reginarch Yuuto has under his belt, even a massive army is no match for him! Meanwhile, Ingrid's relationship with Yuuto remains at a standstill because she can't bring herself to be honest about her feelings....
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The Incredible String Band can seem a little, well, strange to the uninitiated listener. Songs that leap from one genre to another in the course of two lines, long mystical poems and schoolboy humour, wayward harmonies and soundscapes beyond the wildest dreams of a synth. You might think it's just a dream that died when the last flowered kaftan went to the charity shop. But to open your ears and mind to them is to discover a band of unique beauty...
14) Dillard Quarles
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A man's life and art are rediscovered during the renovation of a farmhouse in rural Tennessee. Though he seemingly vanished from the earth in the late 1960's, Dillard Quarles, American poet and balladeer, left behind a trunk with some notebooks filled with poems and songs. This cache of verse, along with some old letters and journal entries, reveal one man's attempt to understand the beauty and heartbreak in the world around him. The discovery rekindles...
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Get the Summary of Jeff Tweedy's World Within a Song in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Jeff Tweedy's "World Within a Song" is a memoir that traces his musical influences and experiences, beginning with the first guitar riff he learned from Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water." He shares anecdotes from his childhood, such as his father's influence on his musical taste and a humorous misunderstanding about his cousin...
17) Nigh - Book 5
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With the hopes of the faerie realm turned to dust, Alva Viola Taverner and Hector Henry Featherson strike the final blow to the veil between worlds, shattering it and returning them to the human realm. But one hundred years have passed for humanity, and things have changed. The world awaiting them now bears larger teeth and sharper claws, and it hungers for much more than their lives. *Fourth installment of the serialized novel."The first great serialized...
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If the lover you craved night and day was forbidden to you… how far would you go to have them?Eigyr is the woman for King Uthyr. A fiery dragon comet, sent by the gods, foretold she would bear his children.There's one problem… she's married.The brazen, powerful king awakens Eigyr's passion, but she will not forsake her wedding vows.Driven by a burning desire, Uthyr will give anything to have but one night with Eigyr.The druid, Menw, holds the...
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2023
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A remarkable celebration from the Caldecott Honor-winning artist! A clever young boy outwits a band of voracious tigers and returns home in triumph to a splendid feast of a yard-high stack of pancakes. The story, penned by Helen Brodie Bannerman for her two daughters in 1889, has captured the imagination of readers around the world and across many generations. But the pictures which accompanied her text were crudely stereotypical and hurtful to many....
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