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Mytes et Legendes Africains (African Myths and Legends)
by Adotévi Joël, Kanad Sambiani Tani, Gilka, Assem, Anani Accoh, Adomayakpo Papi
Six stories to make young and old travel through history, the imaginations of Africa. The myth of Shango, the legend of the buffalo woman, the legend of the mother of the Tuaregs, the story of King Agokoli, then that of the Amazons of Dahomey and finally that of the Ablafo
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Adventure stories (Children's/YA)October 2018A Viking Legend
The Violaceous Amethyst
by Lennon-Ritchie, Aoife
Aoife Lennon-Ritchie, literary agent and author, brings out the first title in her humorous Viking-fantasy teen series, A Viking Legend: The Violaceous Amethyst. This winter, siblings Ruairi and Dani Miller visit their grandmother in the legendary Viking island of Yondersaay. In less than twenty-four hours of their arrival, Ruairi is mistaken for the lost Boy King of Denmark, kidnapped by Vikings, and scheduled to be sacrificed at sundown. Granny isn’t very pleased. But when they are the only ones in town who fail to go “Viking,” the three turn to Granny’s extremely epic tales of the legends of Yondersaay, The Gifts of Odin, and King Dudo the Mightily Impressive for clues. But not all stories end happily, and Ruari, Dani, and Granny will have to write their own happy ending if things are to return to normal. The Princess Bride meets Vikings in this enchanted tale of high adventure, buried treasure, villainous treachery, violent ends, and true love.
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Children's & YAMarch 2018Legend of Nancun
by TANG Sulan
Legend of Nancun is the latest long fairy tale created by Tang Sulan, a famous children literature writer. Stories in the book all happen in a place called “Nancun”. (The place is similar to Never Land in Peter Pan. Different from Never Land, a place inhabited by children only, Nancun is a paradise on the Earth, where humans, animals, spirits and immortals can live together.) Some animals in forests of Nancun are very special. They like dressing themselves in the way humans do. Some of them can even cultivate their vital energy to become immortal. Stories of these animals are intertwined with those of humans in Nancun to form the Legend of Nancun. The book consists of four separate but interconnected beautiful and imaginary stories, including Sheshen Stone, Teenager and Boa, Fox Son-in-Law, and Grandma Ding.
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Poetry (Children's/YA)2017Santo remedio (Miracle cure)
by Ernesto Lumbreras, Flavia Zorrilla Drago
Miracle Cure is a collection of poems that echo popular traditions. Riddled with humor, they play with language, with its twists and turns, its sounds, and with different ways of putting syllables in place. The authors created a lyrical recipe book for saving ogres, lost souls, skeletons and other creatures in danger of disappearing from the contemporary imagination..
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January 2023The Legend of the Finless Porpoise
by Mu Ling
The hardworking and studious Reed is a well-known "wild child" in the fishing village. Influenced by the legend, he and his sister, He Ju, had the whimsical idea of learning the outstanding swimming skills from the porpoise, and thus became interested in the endangered species of porpoise. The porpoise, which had been repeatedly disturbed, always avoided them... By chance, the siblings, with their excellent swimming skills, rescued a baby porpoise that had been trapped by garbage. This cute porpoise has since become an exotic friend who plays the game with them ...
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Children's & YABelieve me, I'm Not an Egret!
by Hossein Ghorbani
This story is a recreation of a fable originally written in “Kalila and Demna”, an ancient book with Indian roots. In the original story, an old egret tricks the fish into thinking that they are being taken to a safe lake, but they are in fact becoming the egret’s food. Until one day, the crab also asks the egret to take him to the lake and sees the remaining fish bones while riding on his back. He then returns and informs the others. “Believe Me, I’m not an Egret!” is a parody of the original fable, encouraging the children to think about and question what they hear.
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June 1995Die Legende vom Künstler
Ein geschichtlicher Versuch
by Ernst Kris, Otto Kurz, Ernst H. Gombrich
"Die Fragestellung dieser Schrift betrifft die Haltung der Umwelt zum Künstler. Nicht der Lebenslauf des Künstlers, sondern das Urteil von Mit- und Nachwelt wird uns als Quelle dienen, die Künstlerbiographik im weitesten Sinn; in ihrem Mittelpunkt steht die Legende vom Künstler. Wir meinen aufzeigen zu können, daß in aller Biographik gewisse Grundvorstellungen vom bildenden Künstler nachzuweisen sind, die, ihrem Wesen nach aus einheitlicher Wurzel verständlich, sich bis in die Anfänge der Geschichtsschreibung zurückverfolgen lassen. Bei aller Abwandlung und Umgestaltung scheinen sie bis in die jüngste Vergangenheit ihre Bedeutung nie ganz eingebüßt zu haben."
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Traditional stories (Children's/YA)2008Bestiario azteca (Aztec bestiary)
by Ianna Andréadis, Élisabeth Foch
Eagle, grasshopper, jaguar, butterfly, dog, monkey, feathered serpent, all these animals, real or mythological, tiny or majestic, carry a message. Forty works drawn with pen or brush have a dialogue with the texts of Elisabeth Foch, By taking us to a journey through the museums of Anthropology, the Templo Mayor in Mexico and the collections of the musée du quai Branly in Paris, this book takes us into the world of an ancient Mexico.
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DRAGONLORE FROM EAST AND WEST
by Ninot Aziz, Rita Angelelli, Renato Ghezzi, The Journey Man Anna Kordzaia-Samadashvili, Helmut Kunkel, Samuel Peralta Imam Qalyubi, Arian Tejano, Teoh Choon Ean, Can Yiğit Tunçman Minah Sintian, Cora Wang Siyao, Ruby Yusuf
24 LEGENDS. 14 STORYTELLERS. 10 COUNTRIES. 1 MASTERPIECE. Dragons, or 'Naga' as they are known in Southeast Asia, continue to exist in our legends long after we have embraced modern ideas and technology. They are beings that are both mystical and all-knowing. Until today, dragons still take on our emotions; our deepest joy and darkest fears, true love, and fleeting desires. DRAGONLORE, conceptualised by Ninot in 2012, features stories from many regions of the world of Southeast Asia, Australia, the Far East, Europe, ancient worlds, and mythology. Edited by Ninot and Johnny Gillett, award-winning writers Samuel Peralta (Canada), Cora Wang (China), Helmut Kunkel (Germany), Anna Kordzaia-Samadashvili (Georgia) Imam Qalyubi (Indonesia), Renato Ghezzi (Italy), Rita Angelelli (Italy), Arian Tejano (Philippines), Minah Sintian (Malaysian) Teoh Choon Ean (Malaysia), Can Yigit Tuncmann (Turkiye), Ruby Yusuf ( Malaysia) , The Journey Man (UK) join Ninot Aziz in this amazing journey chasing dragons around the globe. With Malaysian and Southeast Asian legends, the gorgeous retelling of the Inuit legend of Palraijug to the delightful folktale of the Filipino, Bakunawa enchant readers. The twist in the tale of the Lyminster Knucker to the mystical dragon painter from China. We join Ajetis as he battles evil hidden in the Bosphorus Sea. Twenty-four in all, each story is unique, bringing us to a different part of the world, and meeting wonderful characters along the way. The significance of legends and folklore in imparting important lessons is more evident than ever. The lessons conveyed through these stories often resonate deeply with the present era, offering invaluable insights into our challenges. From the Malay Archipelago to the Far East, the Arctic Circle to Down-under Australia, Europe, and beyond, legends and folklore possess a remarkable ability to capture the essence of our collective consciousness. By delving into these ancient narratives, we gain a broader perspective on the challenges that have plagued humanity throughout history. In the context of today's world, which grapples with urgent environmental concerns, stories from the past offer unyielding wisdom on sustainable living and the consequences of neglecting our planet. These narratives serve as a bridge between the past and the present, weaving together timeless wisdom and modern challenges into a cohesive narrative that resonates with a wide audience and ensures the continuity and survival of such legends.
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The ArtsFebruary 2022"I am Jugoslovenka!"
Feminist performance politics during and after Yugoslav Socialism
by Jasmina Tumbas, Amelia Jones, Marsha Meskimmon
"I am Jugoslovenka" argues that queer-feminist artistic and political resistance were paradoxically enabled by socialist Yugoslavia's unique history of patriarchy and women's emancipation. Spanning performance and conceptual art, video works, film and pop music, lesbian activism and press photos of female snipers in the Yugoslav wars, the book analyses feminist resistance in a range of performative actions that manifest the radical embodiment of Yugoslavia's anti-fascist, transnational and feminist legacies. It covers celebrated and lesser-known artists from the 1970s to today, including Marina Abramovic, Sanja Ivekovic, Vlasta Delimar, Tanja Ostojic, Selma Selman and Helena Janecic, along with music legends Lepa Brena and Esma Redzepova. "I am Jugoslovenka" tells a unique story of women's resistance through the intersection of feminism, socialism and nationalism in East European visual culture.
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June 2007Die Legende der Zeiten im Kunstwerk der Erinnerung
13. Publikation der Marcel Proust Gesellschaft
by Patricia Oster, Karlheinz Stierle
Prousts Werk ist nicht nur die Erweckung einer subjektiven Welt, sondern zugleich eine »Legende der Zeiten«, die wie Victor Hugos großes lyrisches Epos La légende des siècles von den kulturellen Uranfängen bis in die Moderne reicht. Die in diesem Band versammelten Aufsätze gehen den großen überpersönlichen Schichtungen in Prousts Zeitkunstwerk nach: von der alttestamentarischen und antiken Welt über Mittelalter und Renaissance, das Zeitalter der französischen Klassik bis zu der noch im Werden begriffenen Moderne mit den jüngsten Errungenschaften der Technik: Auto, Flugzeug und Telephon. Der Band enthält die Beiträge des Konstanzer Symposiums der Marcel Proust Gesellschaft vom 1. bis 4. Juli 2004.
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September 2022Die Legende von Frostherz 3. Das Erwachen des Weltenfressers
by Jamie Littler, Jamie Littler, Nadine Mannchen
Manga-Style: Mit Ash und der Frostherz-Crew gegen Schneemonster. In einem Ozean aus Schnee erlebten Ash und die Crew der Frostherz, ein Schlitten voller tollkühner Pioniere, schon einige waghalsige Abenteuer. Doch nun, im Finale der Legende von Frostherz, müssen sie sich der größten Bedrohung ihrer bisherigen Reise stellen: Dämonenführer Shaard hat den Verschlinger befreit, den die Yetis nicht ohne Grund Weltenfresser nennen. Nur wenn die Völker des Schneemeers ihre Kräfte mit denen der Leviathane vereinen, können sie das Monster bezwingen. Doch die Stämme bleiben so gespalten wie immer und Ashs Mutter, die Kommandantin Sturmbändigerin, kann ihren Hass gegen die Leviathane nicht überwinden. In einem letzten, verzweifelten Versuch reisen Ash und die Frostherz zu den heiligen Yeti-Landen, deren Zutritt Menschen eigentlich verboten ist, um dort die Wahrheit über den Weltenfresser und seinen wunden Punkt zu entlarven. Das Finale der cool illustrierten Trilogie in den Yeti-Landen. Spannender Abenteuerroman für Comic- und Wenigleser, Fantasy- und Manga-Fans. Eine schneeweiße Wildnis voller Yetis und Monster – mega spannend und cool zugleich. Der Junge Ash ist ein sympathischer Held mit besonderen Talenten und komplizierten Familienverhältnissen. Höhepunkt der epischen Geschichte über Tapferkeit, Loyalität und Freundschaft. Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen im angesagten Manga-Stil – ein Riesen-Erfolg in Großbritannien.
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April 2009Chinese Cuisine and Its Cultural Connotations
by Pang Yi & Wang Jingwu
This volume illustrates the cultural characteristics of Chinese food, Chinese cooking, food-related myths and legends, food and worship, food and celebrities, and literature.
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Children's & YAJuly 2017Jingwei Fills Up the Sea
by Feng Jiannan
Jingwei Fills Up the Sea tells one of China’s legends back in the ancient times. It has long been regarded as a representative story of perseverance and tenacity.
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April 2009Ancient Chinese Coins
by Lu Jiabin & Chang Hua
This volume systematically introduces the origin and development of Chinese coins, interspersed with many legends and anecdotes. It is an informative and readable book for disseminating knowledge of Chinese coin culture.
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MedicineMay 2018Bovine Pathology
A Text and Color Atlas
by Claus D. Buergelt, Edward G. Clark, Fabio Del Piero
Illustrated with over 1000 color images of the highest quality, Bovine Pathology: A Text and Color Atlas is a comprehensive single resource to identifying diseases in dairy cattle, feedlot cattle, and their calves. With summary text describing key features, the book correlates clinical information with pathology and differential diagnoses. The text covers naked-eye macroscopic appearance, through to microscopic pathology, and the immunohistochemistry of infectious agents and tumor markers. Structured by major organ system, the disease entries follow a consistent format and clarity of display. This, combined with an integrated E-book, handy fact sheets, summary boxes and key points, helps aid understanding. Key features include: - Over 1000 superb color images to illustrate the pathologies - A thorough review of mainly western hemisphere diseases of cattle covering macroscopic appearance, microscopic appearance, and immunohistochemistry - Synoptic layout, fact sheets, summary boxes, succinct legends and key bullet points supports its use as a field guide or revision aid - Organised by major organ system which ensures that vital facts can be found quickly - A unique chapter covering calf-hood diseases Serving as an essential reference work for veterinary pathologists who perform bovine necropsies, veterinary residents and students, the book is also practical enough for bovine practitioners who need to investigate sudden death losses of cattle on the farm.
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Humanities & Social SciencesDecember 2019 - December 2023Buddhist Tales in Ancient China
by Li kehe
The book collects 180 legends about Buddhist scriptures, translated into English, and accompanied by relevant pictures. The content is rich and interesting, and the copyright has been exported to Malaysia ，Sri Lanka，Bengal and India.
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January 2022Die Legende von Frostherz 2. Flucht aus Aurora
by Jamie Littler, Jamie Littler, Nadine Mannchen
In "Die Legende von Frostherz 2. Flucht aus Aurora" setzt Jamie Littler Ashs und der Frostherz-Crews abenteuerliche Reise fort, während sie in der eisigen Festung Aurora nach Hinweisen suchen, die Ash zu seinen Eltern führen könnten. Die Ankunft in Aurora bringt jedoch nicht die erhoffte Sicherheit, sondern konfrontiert die Gruppe mit neuen Gefahren: Eine rücksichtslose Pionier-Kapitänin hat es auf alle Klangweber abgesehen, und Ash muss erneut fliehen. Die spannende Suche führt die Crew quer durch das gefährliche Schneemeer, wo sie sich unerwarteten Herausforderungen stellen müssen. Dieser Band vertieft die Themen Freundschaft, Mut und die Suche nach der eigenen Identität, verpackt in eine mitreißende Geschichte voller fantastischer Elemente und lebhafter Charaktere. Littlers Erzählung, angereichert mit seinen eigenen beeindruckenden Illustrationen, bietet eine fesselnde Fortsetzung der Trilogie, die Fans von Abenteuern in magischen Welten begeistern wird. Fortsetzung der Erfolgstrilogie: "Flucht aus Aurora" baut auf dem fesselnden Fundament des ersten Bandes auf und steigert die Spannung, während sie Leser tiefer in die magische Welt von Frostherz zieht. Für Fans magischer Abenteuer: Perfekt für junge Leser*innen, die Geschichten à la Harry Potter und Percy Jackson lieben, mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus Magie, Freundschaft und Heldentum. Beeindruckende Illustrationen: Jamie Littlers eigene Kunstwerke bereichern jede Seite und vertiefen das Eintauchen in die Geschichte, indem sie Charaktere und Szenen zum Leben erwecken. Tiefe Charakterentwicklung: Neben packenden Abenteuern bietet das Buch wertvolle Einblicke in die Entwicklung junger Charaktere, die sich mit Identität, Freundschaft und dem Überwinden von Ängsten auseinandersetzen. Empfohlen für Leser*innen von 9 bis 11 Jahren: Zielgruppengerechte Sprache und Themen, die junge Leser ansprechen und zum Nachdenken anregen, während sie unterhalten. Alle Bände der Reihe: Band 1: Die Reise beginnt Band 2: Flucht aus Aurora Band 3: Das Erwachen des Weltenfressers
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Children's & YA2017Le serpent magique
by Olivier Timma
"Le serpent magique" tells one of the most famous legends of the Fang Béti cultural area: the crossing of the Sanaga by the Béti people in the middle of the seventeenth century. This legend features three great heroes: Ngaη Medza'a, "the serpent man", Nnëbodo "savior of men" and Kolo-Kunu "master of the word". Through this album, the author takes the reader through the mythical and fantastic universe of the history of the Beti people.
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December 2020Festivals of Chinese Ethnic Groups·Xibo: The Face-blackening Festival
by Yan Xiangjun, Gui Runnian
Every year on January 16th of the lunar calendar, the Xibo people celebrate a unique festival -- the “Face-blackening Festival”. This peculiar festival that features with smearing each other's faces has a magical origin. This book uses the unique legends of the Xibo people to describe the origin of the “Face-blackening Festival”. Behind that legend is the Xibo people’s yearning for a bumper harvest, their resistance to natural disasters, and their praise of the virtues of diligence and thrift. They use a vivid and interesting story to express their best wishes and safeguard notes to future generations while planting the seeds of kindness and frugality in the details of life.
