Author: Taffy Thomas
Publisher: The Literacy Club LLP
ISBN: 9780956471604
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Taffy's Coat Tales
Author: Taffy Thomas
Publisher: The Literacy Club LLP
ISBN: 9780956471604
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher: The Literacy Club LLP
ISBN: 9780956471604
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac
Author: Llewellyn Publishing
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738767603
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Bring more magic and enjoyment into the eight Wiccan holidays with this practical almanac's fun and fresh ideas for rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts. Featuring some of the best writers in the Witch and Pagan community, Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac shares articles that provide new perspectives on each sabbat, complete with hands-on rituals and activities to help deepen your practice and sense of the sacred. Call for the earth, animals, and spirits and become empowered by them on Ostara. Invoke the Great Mother and the Green Man to encourage fertility for Beltane. Honor the fairies for Litha and give back to the earth during Lammas. This almanac also provides crafts for each sabbat, including a story quilt for Yule, spinning fleece into yarn for Imbolc, homemade stepping stones for Beltane, and a knitted shawl for Mabon. Includes rituals, crafts, recipes, tips, and articles by Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Elizabeth Barrette, Ember Grant, Jason Mankey, Robin Ivy Payton, Natalie Zaman, Tess Whitehurst, Lupa, Ivo Dominguez Jr., Suzanne Ress, Blake Octavian Blair, Laura Tempest Zakroff, and Kate Freuler.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738767603
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Bring more magic and enjoyment into the eight Wiccan holidays with this practical almanac's fun and fresh ideas for rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts. Featuring some of the best writers in the Witch and Pagan community, Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac shares articles that provide new perspectives on each sabbat, complete with hands-on rituals and activities to help deepen your practice and sense of the sacred. Call for the earth, animals, and spirits and become empowered by them on Ostara. Invoke the Great Mother and the Green Man to encourage fertility for Beltane. Honor the fairies for Litha and give back to the earth during Lammas. This almanac also provides crafts for each sabbat, including a story quilt for Yule, spinning fleece into yarn for Imbolc, homemade stepping stones for Beltane, and a knitted shawl for Mabon. Includes rituals, crafts, recipes, tips, and articles by Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Elizabeth Barrette, Ember Grant, Jason Mankey, Robin Ivy Payton, Natalie Zaman, Tess Whitehurst, Lupa, Ivo Dominguez Jr., Suzanne Ress, Blake Octavian Blair, Laura Tempest Zakroff, and Kate Freuler.
Midwinter Folk Tales
Author: Taffy Thomas
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750957719
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
In this enchanting new book, one of the country’s most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year’s Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking ‘Up Helly Aa’ (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock’s Eve (Cornwall).This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750957719
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
In this enchanting new book, one of the country’s most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year’s Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking ‘Up Helly Aa’ (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock’s Eve (Cornwall).This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.
The Ghost of the Trenches and other stories
Author: Helen Watts
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472907892
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
As the Great War raged, and in its aftermath, people created hundreds of legends and stories round it, to speak of the sadness, the heroism, the deaths. Author Helen Watts and storyteller Taffy Thomas bring together this compelling, moving collection of ghost stories and mysteries from both sides of the conflict, from the haunted U-boat to the ghost of the trenches.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472907892
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
As the Great War raged, and in its aftermath, people created hundreds of legends and stories round it, to speak of the sadness, the heroism, the deaths. Author Helen Watts and storyteller Taffy Thomas bring together this compelling, moving collection of ghost stories and mysteries from both sides of the conflict, from the haunted U-boat to the ghost of the trenches.
First World War Folk Tales
Author: Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750958677
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends and folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange and the mysterious through stories and tales, and how storytelling can ease the pain and burden of war.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750958677
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends and folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange and the mysterious through stories and tales, and how storytelling can ease the pain and burden of war.
The Nigger Of The "Narcissus": A Tale Of The Forecastle
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
The Nigger of the "Narcissus": A Tale of the Forecastle (sometimes subtitled A Tale of the Sea), first published in the United States as The Children of the Sea, is an 1897 novella by Joseph Conrad published in the United Kingdom. The central character is an Afro-Caribbean man who is ill at sea while aboard the trading ship Narcissus heading towards London.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
The Nigger of the "Narcissus": A Tale of the Forecastle (sometimes subtitled A Tale of the Sea), first published in the United States as The Children of the Sea, is an 1897 novella by Joseph Conrad published in the United Kingdom. The central character is an Afro-Caribbean man who is ill at sea while aboard the trading ship Narcissus heading towards London.
The Nigger of the "Narcissus". A Tale of the Sea
Author: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Classic Books Company
ISBN: 0742696391
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Striking character portrayals of a Negro seaman and other members of the crew of a sailing ship on a return trip from India to England.
Publisher: Classic Books Company
ISBN: 0742696391
Category : Sailing
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Striking character portrayals of a Negro seaman and other members of the crew of a sailing ship on a return trip from India to England.
Delphi Complete Works of Hans Holbein the Younger (Illustrated)
Author: Hans Holbein the Younger
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700567
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Hans Holbein the Younger, a Northern Renaissance master generally regarded as one of the greatest portraitists of art history, came from a family of prominent artists. His stunning portraits are renowned for their unprecedented naturalism and precise draughtsmanship. Holbein’s most enduring achievement is his record of the court of King Henry VIII, which we continue to view through his eyes and unique mode of expression. The influence of his work on the course of English portraiture is immeasurable, as he created a portrait type that elevated the status of English portraiture to a European level for the first time. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Holbein’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Hans Holbein – over 150 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare and contested works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Holbein’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smartphones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the artworks you wish to view * Includes Holbein’s drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features three bonus biographies, including Chamberlain’s seminal study – discover Holbein's artistic and personal life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Portrait of Jakob Meyer (1516) Portrait of Bonifacius Amerbach (1519) The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb (1522) Portrait of Erasmus (1523) The Passion of Christ (1524) Meyer Madonna (1526) Lais of Corinth (1526) Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1527) Portrait of the Artist’s Family (1529) Portrait of Georg Gisze of Danzig (1532) The Ambassadors (1533) Portrait of Thomas Cromwell (c. 1533) Portrait of Sir Richard Southwell (1536) Portrait of Henry VIII (1536) Portrait of Jane Seymour (1537) Portrait of Anne of Cleeves (1539) Portrait of an Unknown Lady (1541) Self Portrait (1543) The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings The Drawings List of Drawings The Biographies Brief Biography of Hans Holbein (1900) by Lionel Henry Cust Hans Holbein (1902) by Arthur B. Chamberlain Holbein (1904) by Beatrice Fortescue Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700567
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Hans Holbein the Younger, a Northern Renaissance master generally regarded as one of the greatest portraitists of art history, came from a family of prominent artists. His stunning portraits are renowned for their unprecedented naturalism and precise draughtsmanship. Holbein’s most enduring achievement is his record of the court of King Henry VIII, which we continue to view through his eyes and unique mode of expression. The influence of his work on the course of English portraiture is immeasurable, as he created a portrait type that elevated the status of English portraiture to a European level for the first time. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Holbein’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * The complete paintings of Hans Holbein – over 150 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order * Includes reproductions of rare and contested works * Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Holbein’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books * Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smartphones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings * Easily locate the artworks you wish to view * Includes Holbein’s drawings – explore the artist’s varied works * Features three bonus biographies, including Chamberlain’s seminal study – discover Holbein's artistic and personal life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Portrait of Jakob Meyer (1516) Portrait of Bonifacius Amerbach (1519) The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb (1522) Portrait of Erasmus (1523) The Passion of Christ (1524) Meyer Madonna (1526) Lais of Corinth (1526) Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1527) Portrait of the Artist’s Family (1529) Portrait of Georg Gisze of Danzig (1532) The Ambassadors (1533) Portrait of Thomas Cromwell (c. 1533) Portrait of Sir Richard Southwell (1536) Portrait of Henry VIII (1536) Portrait of Jane Seymour (1537) Portrait of Anne of Cleeves (1539) Portrait of an Unknown Lady (1541) Self Portrait (1543) The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings The Drawings List of Drawings The Biographies Brief Biography of Hans Holbein (1900) by Lionel Henry Cust Hans Holbein (1902) by Arthur B. Chamberlain Holbein (1904) by Beatrice Fortescue Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set
The Ship of Stars
Author: Arthur Quiller-Couch
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Ship of Stars" by Arthur Quiller-Couch. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Ship of Stars" by Arthur Quiller-Couch. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Story Tree
Author: Hugh Lupton
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782855408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Delight in reading these quirky tales aloud to the under-five crowd. Each of the seven stories imparts an important lesson while using humor and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782855408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Delight in reading these quirky tales aloud to the under-five crowd. Each of the seven stories imparts an important lesson while using humor and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged.