Salammbô est un roman historique de Gustave Flaubert, qui est paru le 24 novembre 1862 chez Michel Lévy frères. Son sujet principal est la guerre des Mercenaires. Au IIIe siècle av. J.-C., la ville ……続きを見る
'Tomorrow I must set off to receive that blow, to seek out that creature in green, God help me!'
J.R.R. Tolkien spent much of his life studying, translating and teaching the great epic stories of no……続きを見る
著者:Anand Neelakantan
出版社: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
発売日: 2018年11月15日
Baali and Sugreeva of the Vana Nara tribe were orphan brothers who were born in abject poverty and grew up as slaves like most of their fellow tribesmen. They were often mocked as the vanaras, the m……続きを見る
著者:Adrienne Mayor
出版社: Princeton University Press
発売日: 2018年11月27日
The fascinating untold story of how the ancients imagined robots and other forms of artificial lifeーand even invented real automated machines
The first robot to walk the earth was a bronze giant ca……続きを見る
Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things features several Japanese ghost stories and a brief non-fiction study on insects. Most of these stories were translated from old Japanese texts. The au……続きを見る
The extraordinary mysteries of the pyramids - revealed
From the development of monumental architecture around 3,000 BC to the fabulous edifices that rose up from the desert plains of Giza, these are……続きを見る
From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the ……続きを見る
This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold……続きを見る
‘More English Fairy Tales’ is a collection of stories written by Joseph Jacobs, accompanied by the masterful black-and-white illustrations of John D. Batten. It includes such tales as ‘The Pied Pipe……続きを見る
Der große Osteuropa-Historiker Karl Schlögel lädt mit seiner Archäologie des Kommunismus zu einer Neuvermessung der sowjetischen Welt ein. Wir wussten immer schon viel darüber, wie "das System" funk……続きを見る
The two island groups of Orkney and Shetland have much in common. In each the grey stone houses and treeless landscapes are scoured in winter by stinging gales, and in summer lie under the endless d……続きを見る
Tsuneichi Miyamoto (1907–1981), a leading Japanese folklore scholar and rural advocate, walked 160,000 kilometers to conduct interviews and capture a dying way of life. This collection of photos, vi……続きを見る
The Hogwarts Library Collection brings together three much loved classics from the wizarding world - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the B……続きを見る
What is the role of folklore in the discussion of catastrophe and trauma? How do disaster survivors use language, ritual, and the material world to articulate their experiences? What insights and to……続きを見る
• Discover Ancient Bulgarian Myths, Legends, Folklore, and Mythology
• Meet Heroes from Greek Mythology with Thracian Origins
• Enjoy Diverse, Delicious Modern and Traditional Bulgarian Recipes
A bo……続きを見る
"Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered s……続きを見る
Since its publication, Quidditch Through the Ages has been one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts library. Read by Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and many more, it is the essential guide to t……続きを見る
"Hukka juosta hulkutteli, minä hännässä hukalla?""Hukka uida ulluttaa, sula edellä, jää jäljellä?""Piimä kaatui pirtin päälle, raswa lattiaan tipahti, ei lähde wuolten wuolimella, eikä pesten pesime……続きを見る
'Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.' Addressed to Frodo as he prepared to travel from Lothlórien to Mordor to destroy the One Ring, the prophetic words of Galadriel in the……続きを見る
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'Beautifully written and full of joy. Bolu Babalola is a star.' Meg Cabot
'Here is love as freedom, love as deep joy. Romance will neve……続きを見る
The Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Florence. The first half was originally a serial in 1881 and 1882, and then later completed as a book ……続きを見る
Like a gathering of flowers from hedge and field, or a cloak made of owl feathers, Blodeuwedd is a figure of great complexity. She is both Flower Maiden and Owl of Wisdom… unfaithful wife and repres……続きを見る
著者:Tom A. Jerman
出版社: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
発売日: 2020年05月10日
This is a comprehensive history of the world's midwinter gift-givers, showcasing the extreme diversity in their depictions as well as the many traits and functions these characters share. It tracks ……続きを見る
著者:Garth Nix
出版社: Bonnier Books UK
発売日: 2022年01月06日
A spellbinding short story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix.
Across the Wall brings together thirteen wide-ranging and gripping stories, each showcasing Garth's talent as a versa……続きを見る
The groundbreaking book that launched America's urban legend obsession!
Folklore scholar Jan Harold Brunvand assembles the best-known urban legendsーincluding "The Hook," "The Spider in the Hairdo,"……続きを見る