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Let's take a trip back in time to meet the bewitching beasts and magical monsters of ancient mythology and legendary folklore from all over the world. This best-selling title for children covers classic myths and lesser-known legends, retold through fascinating characters and enticing text. Origins of the historic tales, hidden meanings and shared themes are explored and explained for younger listeners. The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters reveals an amazing world of mythology and magic.

The Mythology Book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them.

On February 20, 1945, the second day of the assault on Iwo Jima - one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater in World War II - Private Jack Lucas, who was only 17, and three other Marines engaged in a close-proximity firefight with Japanese soldiers. When two enemy grenades landed in their trench, Lucas jumped on one and pulled the other under his body to save the lives of his comrades. Lucas was blown into the air as his body was torn apart by 250 entrance wounds. He was so severely wounded that his team left him for dead. Miraculously, he survived.

Explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshipping powerful gods and goddesses. Discover why cats were seen as sacred animals, how magnificent tombs were protected from robbers, and why the elite of Egyptian society wore wigs. Pore over breathtaking images, incredible artefacts, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this incredible civilization.

Discover the stories behind the most shocking and infamous books ever published. Censorship of one form or another has existed almost as long as the written word, while definitions of what is 'acceptable' in published works have shifted over the centuries and from culture to culture. Packed with eye-opening insights into the history of the written word and the political and social climate during the period of suppression or censorship, this is a must-listen for anyone interested in literature, creative writing, politics, history or law.

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With our union of dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but in every habitat from jungle to Arctic tundra. This thought-provoking audiobook presents the latest advances in understanding, challenging old myths and baked-in misconceptions—all through the lens of the human body. Do women have hearts, lungs, and legs adapted to running down prey because they inherited their fathers' hunting DNA, or because in fact, they did their share of hunting themselves?

This comprehensive and creepy guide explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world – from prehistoric death rituals and early monster myths to modern manifestations of the subject in art, literature, and film. Delve into the folklore that gave birth to iconic creatures of the night – from vampires and werewolves to the Japanese Kappa water demon and the cannibalistic Wendigo of Indigenous American lore.

A true celebration of food in all its forms, The Food Book follows the human quest for sustenance through the stories of individual ingredients, and examines our millenia-long relationship with nearly 200 foods - from nuts and seeds to noodles and meat - with the help of tales from all over the world. Packed with glorious stories that surprise and enthral, this is the ultimate feast for foodies, a global smorgasbord packed with unforgettable tales and eye-opening facts.

Top Natural Tips está centrado en consejos de salud, salud natural y belleza. Nos dedicamos a ofrecer información valiosa y práctica para promover un estilo de vida saludable y realzar la belleza de manera natural. Abordaremos temas que van desde remedios naturales y nutrición hasta ejercicios, cuidado de la piel y bienestar mental. Soy periodista especializada en el área de la salud y bienestar, y lifecoach.

Something is terribly wrong – Helios's chariot and the sun are missing! Can Helen, Kass, Jason and Hector solve the mystery and bring daytime back to Greece? Each book follows a group of teenage demigods who are disappointed that they, unlike other demigods, didn't inherit any "powers". But by solving mysteries for the gods, they discover their skills, overcome self-doubt and prove themselves.

Who has dared to steal Athena's yarn? And more importantly, why? Can Kass, Helen, Jason and Hector help Athena by getting to the bottom of the mystery? Each book follows a group of teenage demigods who are disappointed that they, unlike other demigods, didn't inherit any "powers". But by solving mysteries for the gods, they discover their skills, overcome self-doubt and prove themselves.

Travel from the sprawling temple city of Ayodhya in northern India where Rama was born and the dense forests of Dandakaranya where he was exiled, to the misty Horton Plains in Kandy, believed to be the site of Ravana's airport and the reefs of Hambantota, once the Lankan king's citadel. Walk in Rama's footsteps as he searches for Sita, experience Sita's yearning as she awaits rescue, follow Hanuman on his reconnaissance across the ocean, and relive the grandeur of Lanka, ruled by Ravana, a mighty king.

🔵⚪ Omkring Randers FC – Bag Græstæppet 🔵⚪Velkommen til podcasten for alle, der lever og ånder for Randers FC!Værterne Morten Fisker, Martin Randa og Jacob Kliver tager dig helt tæt på klubben – både på og uden for banen. Vi giver dig skarpe analyser, eksklusive indblik bag kulissen og de historier, du ikke finder andre steder.Med spændende gæster, ærlige meninger og en ubegrænset kærlighed til Randers FC dykker vi ned i alt fra de største triumfer til de sværeste perioder. Hvem er profilerne, der skal bære Randers FC fremad?Hvilke taktiske detaljer afgør kampene?...

We live in such a DISRESPECTFUL world the issues must be talked about RESPECTFULLY.Either we can Agree or Disagree but Either way we must do it RESPECTFULLY Take Care

Dark Poems is a collection of poetry from the archives of burgeoning poet D.K. Mckenzie. Forty vivid poems all forged from the dark realms of the psyche. Each poem offers a poignant and sometimes heartbreaking outlook on the topics of life, death, relationships, and everything in between.

Chris wakes up on a camping trip in Wales with memory loss, while his girlfriend, Kate, is seemingly unaffected. As he experiences the same day repeatedly, he begins to uncover unsettling differences and struggles to make sense of his situation.

Velkommen til! Spirende sind, er en børne- og ungdomspsykiatrisk podcast, der er produceret og udgivet af BUP-DK. I den her podcastserie vil vi interviewe landets førende eksperter indenfor mentale lidelser hos børn og unge. Målgruppen er landets børne- og ungdomspsykiatere, så selvom du helt sikkert kan få noget ud af udsendelserne som ikke-psykiater, så er de tænkt som en måde at dele ekspertviden mellem landets klinikere og forskere. Hvis der er nogen former for ris, ros eller forslag til kommende programmer, kan de sendes til bup@lubdub.dk. Tak for at lytte med og rigtig god ...

DarkestKnight and Ardeet have a weekly relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a trivia question.

David Miller is an amnesiac war veteran struggling to put the pieces of his life back together and adjust to civilian life in 2049's PortCity. His life is turned upside down when an old friend from the conflict shows up, warning him that the war isn't over—and that there's something buried deep inside his mind that the enemy are after.