Josepha Sherman was an American author, folklorist, and anthologist. Her work often delved into mythological and folkloric themes, which she explored with a distinctive style. She was known for her engagement with traditional narratives and their contemporary interpretations.
From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them. A fascinating visual guide to the history and lives of America's native peoples from early times to the present day, encompassing unique tribal traditions, practices, and beliefs.
The secret history of the Romulans is revealed. And to stave off an escalation of galactic warfare, Spock and his allies race across time and space to confront a terrifying interstellar menace.
An illustrated anthology of stories about magical, mystical and memorable horses. Containing notes about the different breeds of horse, this collection is useful for those with a love of the equestrian.
Book Description Publication Date: September 16, 1990 From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them. This authoritative volume vividly describes the Native Americans who once inhabited every area of the United States. Chronicling their daily lives, this book conveys their proud heritage in vivid photographs and illustrations.
PLA/ALLS Best New Books for New Adult Readers People of all ages love to watch the escapades of tricksters. In modern times, we watch Bugs Bunny, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, even Ace Ventura and Bart Simpson. But these contemporary characters have roots in antiquity. The trickster is a universal archetype, found in every Anansi among the African people, Coyote in the American Southwest, Raven in the Pacific Northwest, Rabbit in the American South, the leprechaun in Ireland, and Fox in South America. Josepha Sherman has collected forty stories of tricksters from around the globe. Sometimes human, sometimes animal, most often male (but occasionally a female, as Sherman demonstrates), the trickster is like a force of nature, an Id unchecked by Superego. He is the sort of being who says, while acting on impulse, "What happens if I do this ? What will happen next?" These stories come from forty world cultures, including ancient Babylonia, Botswana, and China. This multicultural collection will teach readers the importance of caring, fairness and resourcefulness.
An ancient people have been made into slaves, forced into a life of endless servitude and labour. The King has ordered that all their male children be slaughtered to make sure it stays that way. But one boy, Moses, survives, hidden in a basket on a riverbank. He will rise up to demand that the King lets his people go, bringing plagues of blood, fire and locusts in his wake until, against all the odds, he leads the Israelites to a new world...
Spock goes on a secret mission to the heart of the Romulan Empire.
The collection features 46 diverse stories from countries such as Poland, Morocco, Yemen, and Spain, each infused with a distinctly Jewish essence. Central themes include the importance of morality, resilience through cleverness and kindness, and the value of maintaining a sense of humor in challenging situations.
Still stung by the loss of Captain Kirk, Captain Spock is forced to action when an enemy from his childhood resurfaces with a plan that may destroy a world. In order to save a planet, Captain Spock must review the most difficult choice of his life and make the toughest decision of his career.
While his sorcerer cousin plots a takeover of his kingdom, a wounded prince who has taken the form of a falcon is nursed back to health by a banished noblewoman who does not suspect his true identity.
The war between the Romulans and the mysterious Watraii continues. This time, however, ambassador Spock and his allies must find and penetrate the Watraii homeworld on a mission of mercy, where secrets about this new enemy's connection to Vulcan are revealed.
When the Count's niece is kidnapped by elves, Kevin, a bard's apprentice, agrees to locate the young woman, unaware that she is not actually the Count's niece and that the elves are not actually elves.
Folklore in the past has given body to ghosts, ghouls, vampires, werewolves, and other sinister creations of human fears and imagination. Modern urban folklore provides a host of new menaces, and these terrors are now lurking in distant European castles, but are waiting for readers down the block, in the office elevator, under the concrete of their street. Is that only air clanging in the plumbing or is some thing coming up from the dark depths of the city and into readers' personal urban nightmare?
Gallop away to another world with this anthology of stories about magical, mystical and memorable horses. Illustrated by artist Linda Wingerter and containing notes about the different breeds of horse.
Este libro incluye características como Consultores de Lectura, Tabla de Contenidos, Datos Rápidos, Glosario, Índice y Lista de Libros. Cumple con los estándares de educación científica sobre la configuración física de la Tierra y el clima, abarcando el contenido de la norma D de Tierra y Espacio.
Seit Menschengedenken treiben sie ihr Unwesen im Verborgenen - Vampire, Dämonen, unheilvolle Mächte. Doch in jeder Generation gibt es eine Jägerin, deren Aufgabe es ist, diese Höllenbrut zu bekämpfen.§Aber warum musste dieser Job ausgerechnet Buffy zufallen, einer jungen, hübschen und - auf den ersten Blick - ganz normale Schülerin? Und so ist Buffy alles andere als glücklich über ihre "Bestimmung" - und das nicht erst, seit bei einer ihrer Jagden die High School ihrer Heimatstadt in Flammen aufging ...
Seit Menschengedenken treiben sie ihr Unwesen im Verborgenen - Vampire, Dämonen, unheilvolle Mächte. Doch in jeder Generation gibt es eine Jägerin, deren Aufgabe es ist, diese Höllenbrut zu bekämpfen.§Aber warum musste dieser Job ausgerechnet Buffy zufallen, einer jungen, hübschen und - auf den ersten Blick - ganz normale Schülerin? Und so ist Buffy alles andere als glücklich über ihre "Bestimmung" - und das nicht erst, seit bei einer ihrer Jagden die High School ihrer Heimatstadt in Flammen aufging ...
