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.
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.
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?
Tales of mystery and the supernatural have long stirred the human imagination. Here are twenty original stories of diabolical crimes and magical solutions featuring some of today's top science fiction, fantasy, and mystery writers. From the Elizabethan era to the far-flung future, from the interstellar realm of the Eraasian Hegemony to the Las Vegas Strip, these ingenious whodunits (or whatdunits) are sure to baffle and delight every lover of mystery and the fantastic.From WorldCat - Contents:Introduction and Afterword by Rosemary EdghillPiece of Mind by Jennifer RobersonSpecial Surprise Guest Appearance by ... by Carole Nelson DouglasDoppelgangster by Laura ResnickMixed Marriages Can Be Murder by Will GrahamCase of the Headless Corpse by Josepha ShermanDeath in the Working by Debra DoyleCold Case by Diane DuaneSnake in the Grass by Susan R. MatthewsDouble Jeopardy by M.J. HamiltonWitch Sight by Roberta GellisOverrush by Laura Anne GilmanCaptured in Silver by Teresa EdgertonNight at the Opera by Sharon Lee and Steve MillerTremble in the Air by James D. MacdonaldMurder Entailed by Susan KrinardDropping Hints by Lawrence Watt-EvansAu Purr by Esther FriesnerGetting the Chair by Keith R.A. DeCandidoNecromancer's Apprentice by Lillian Stewart CarlGrey Eminence by Mercedes Lackey
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 ...
Zolang er vampiers bestaan, zolang bestaat de Doder. Eén meisje op de hele wereld dat vampiers moet opsporen en voorkomen dat ze het kwaad kunnen verspreiden en zich kunnen vermenigvuldigen. De paranormale krachten die zich in Sunnydale concentreren, trekken het laagste soort kwaad aan: vampiers demonen... en stagiaires? Een invasie van toekomstige leraren, die hun bekwaamheid in het lesgeven testen op Buffy en haar vrienden, valt samen met de komst van een bovennatuurlijke stalker. De Doder voelt dat het slechte wezen elke beweging van haar volgt, en ze is niet de enige. Maar hun onderzoek naar het wezen wordt moeilijk, want de stagiaires hebben hun hoofdkwartier ingericht op het grondgebied van Giles - de schoolbibliotheek. Als de stalker zijn kwaadaardige spel op een hoger niveau voortzet, staat Buffy oog in oog met een wezen dat totaal anders is dan de wezens die ze tot nu toe is tegengekomen. Maar kan ze zijn zwakke plek ontdekken, voordat ze gedwongen wordt mee te doen aan zijn dans van de dood?
