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The beautiful Sheherazade, threatened with death, manages to postpone the fatal day by telling one marvellous story every night. The stories themselves are folk tales, fairy tales and poems collected over many centuries, from ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore and literature. This makes The Arabian Nights a priceless treasure, as it takes us to the very roots of our culture in a delightful and passionate way...

Discover three classic short stories for kids and children of all ages, taken from the myths and legends of Native American Indians: "The Maiden who loved a Fish"; "The White Canoe"; "The Star Wife". We are in dire need for a greater understanding of Native American cultures, and these stories provide the food for thought necessary for greater proximity.

This five famous Indian tales are a collection of stories on human behaviors, portrayed by animal characters, with a beautifully wrought moral at the end. Discover the oldest legends of ancient India with this still resonating folk tales.

The Cid, an Arab nickname meaning "the Lord", has been called the "most famous Spaniard of all time". Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar was a Castillan military and political leader in medieval Spain. He was an outstanding general, first leading the Spanish against the Moors in victorious battles, then working as a mercenary-general for whoever would require a war won. He eventually captured the city of Valencia, keeping it to himself and ruling it until his death. His remarkable military ability made him the legendary national hero of Spain. He remains an idolized figure in Spain, and his name has been immortalized in every form of story.

Known as a very strong man and an expert shot, William Tell took part in the resistance against the rule of the Habsburg, the emperors of Austria who had vowed to dominate his country. He was arrested for disobedience, which led to the cruelest punishment a prince could think of. Tell famously succeeded, but this was not to be the end of his tribulation. His struggle for liberty eventually sparked a rebellion which marked History.

The tale is set during King Arthur's reign. The witty Jack encounters terrible giants, each one more threatening and dangerous than the others. They devour cattle, emprison women, and maintain the country in a state of fear and confusion; but, armed only with his brain and a few magical objects he gathered, Jack will gain the advantage and slay the monsters.

Aladdin is a young lad dwelling in ancient China; his parents are in despair, as he is a never-do-well and won't ever do anything. A sorcerer from the Maghreb persuades him to retrieve a wonderful oil lamp from a magic cave. But then, the socerer attempts to double-cross Aladdin, who resists only to find himself trapped in the cave. Luckily, he has kept the magical object and a world of adventures opens before him.

I "Den Hemmelige Fodboldspiller 2? kommer vi atter bag kulisserne i Premier League. Den anonyme fodboldspiller har nemlig endnu engang besluttet at tage bladet fra munden og fortaelle opsigtsvaekkende afsløringer om karrieren som professionel fodboldspiller. Forskellen på "Den Hemmelige Fodboldspiller 2" og dens forgaenger, er, at den ukendte forfatter nu også bringer sine holdkammerater og kollegaer på banen, og lader dem fortaelle deres historier fra det professionelle fodboldmiljø i England. Noget de to bøger dog har tilfaelles er, at alt efter sigende skulle vaere ganske sandt - hvilket bestemt ikke gør historierne om slåskampe, piger, penge og personlige nedture mindre tankevaekkende eller interessante.

It's a glorious day in Woodcock Pocket. The sun is shining, the birds are singing . . . and Toot is moping. So, Puddle makes Toot's favorite dessert at dinnertime, takes him out for a little adventure, and even throws a party, but nothing seems to cheer up his friend. Then a big thunderstorm...

From our democratic way of government to timeless elements of architectural design, the civilization of the ancient Greeks has influenced virtually every civilization on earth, past and present. The influence of the Greek culture, whether it be in philosophy or the tradition of the Olympic games, is buried so deeply in modern life that we're often unaware of it. This full cast audio production takes the listener back to the origins of Ancient Greece in its Golden Age to revisit elements of daily life and milestones of achievement. In this informative and entertaining journey, the listener will discover how that ancient culture reaches through time to touch our modern world.

This brand-new audiobook provides a concise, easy-to-listen-to resource on the biblical teachings on stress. There are12 sections, each addressing a common question relating to the overall topic.

Personal stories, categorized scriptures, and practical advice make the What the Bible Says About.... series perfect for personal and ministry use. Other titles in the series address important contemporary topics-like marriage, divorce, and grieving.

Tristan Taormino presents a cornucopia of lesbian kink - tantalizing tales rich in variety and saucy details of girls put in their place - and held there firmly. In Skian McGuire's "Phoebe's Undercover Bon Voyage," a group of well-equipped tops indulge a friend's cop fetish before she - a real cop - goes undercover. In Elaine Miller's "Fee Fie Foe Femme," a girly-girl reaps a sweet punishment for refusing to mess up her raspberry pink lipstick.

Audible Technology Review, January/February 2002

For those who enjoyed I Am the Secret Footballer, this new book delivers hard-hitting insights into the hidden world of professional football and footballers. In the vein of Hotel Babylon and Confessions of a GP, The Secret Player will fascinate football fans with its wealth of insider knowledge and willingness to talk, albeit anonymously, about the inner workings of the game. Based on the hugely popular 'The Player' columns in FourFourTwo magazine, the book gives a warts-and-all insight into the daily life of professional footballers.

On August 24 and 25 in the year 79 A.D., a Volcanic eruption from Mt. Vesuvius spewed fire, lava, smoke, and ash upon the city of Pompeii, burying it and many of its inhabitants. Before this catastrophe, the streets of Pompeii had been bustling with the activity of its people, busy with commerce supported by its shipping trade and its role as a link between interior Italy and the outside world. In Pompeii, based on the Time Life Books series Lost Civilizations, you'll visit this ancient, lost city as it was in its heyday and how it exists today, its ruins lying in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius.

Consider clues to ancient riddles and modern mysteries as you visit 4 of the Earth's most intriguing places. Travel to Atlantis, the Great Pyramid, Stonehenge, and the Bermuda Triangle. Mystic Places is based on the Time Life Books series Mysteries of the Unknown.

Union General William T. Sherman knew that if his forces could take Atlanta, it would deal a fatal blow to the South as a whole. Second only to Richmond in population size for Confederate states, Atlanta was a vital transportation hub - hence the name "Gate City of the Deep South." Drawing on personal letters, diaries, reports, and recollections, this full-cast audio drama tells the unforgettable story of Sherman's pivotal campaign. Based on the Time Life Books series Voices of the Civil War.

Es una carta escrita por Pablo de Tarso a la comunidad cristiana o Iglesia de Corinto.Fue escrita desde Éfeso, cerca del tiempo de la Pascua en el tercer año del viaje de Pablo allí, sobre el año 54 después de Cristo, cuando planeaba visitar Macedonia para más tarde regresar a Corinto.

El Evangelio de Juan no solo contiene muchos pasajes sin equivalente en los otros evangelios canónicos, sino que aun los pasajes con cierta similitud son presentados de forma totalmente diversa en cuanto al contenido, al lenguaje, a las expresiones y giros con que predica Jesús de Nazaret y a los lugares de su ministerio.

El Evangelio de Mateo es uno de los cuatro Evangelios del Nuevo Testamento. Fue escrito teniendo en mente a una audiencia judía, por lo cual contiene muchas referencias a las profecías del Antiguo Testamento que Jesús cumplió. Contiene al menos 129 citas o alusiones al Antiguo Testamento. El objetivo de Mateo era demostrarle a los judíos que Jesús era efectivamente el Mesías que tanto habían esperado.Los evangelios son tradicionalmente impresos con Mateo primero porque todas las listas primitivas que existen de los evangelios lo ponen como el primero (tradición recogida y defendida).