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Since September 11, 2001, Seymour M. Hersh has riveted readers -- and outraged the Bush Administration -- with his explosive stories in The New Yorker, including his headline-making pieces on the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Now, Hersh brings...

The former Republican congressman and now host of MSNBC's "Scarborough Country" wittily presents The Real Deal--that Democrats and Republicans are indistinguishable: equally adept at pillaging and pork-barrelling your tax dollars--and he offers some...

Wisdom of the Yawo People is a collection of traditional proverbs and stories from the Yawo people of South Eastern Africa. The literature contains deep wisdom rooted in African soil, which will be applicable to people everywhere. The proverbs are told...

It Does Matter To Listen is a collection of short anecdotal pieces of writings, spanning different subject areas—including politics, leadership and management—with the purpose of counselling and edifying the present and future generations. It...

Si busca una colección fascinante de mitos australianos, siga leyendo...Con una historia que se remonta a más de 40.000 años, la cultura indígena australiana es una de las culturas más antiguas que continúan existiendo en el mundo. Según las pruebas de...

Japan's rich tapestry of mythology is both profound and enchanting, weaving tales of gods, spirits, and legends that have shaped its culture for millennia. In Whispers of the Kami, readers are granted an intimate passage into this mystical realm, where...

While Althea seeks to understand a mysterious gift she was born with, Moses seeks to manipulate events so that he can one day possess control of Althea's power. He convinces Althea that she has the power to change people's lives by just believing and...

Why are over 500 of the world’s images of the Madonna “black” or “dark”? And why are they so little known? A resurfacing of the powerful pagan goddesses of sexuality, the underworld and earth-wisdom, the Black Virgins are...

Fairy tales can reveal a hidden side of our lives, our unconscious, and our interrelationship with others. Each of these essays provides a Jungian interpretation of a well-known or rare fairy tale to reveal the universal psychic dynamics that affect us...

Some of the nation's most compelling ghost stories owe their origin to "The Father of Waters." Ghosts along the Mississippi River is the first book-length collection of ghost tales from the small towns and bustling cities that have grown up along its...

An examination of the fireworks and folderol that erupt when folklore and current events collideNewslore is folklore that comments on and hinges on knowledge of current events. These expressions come in many forms: jokes, urban legends, digitally altered...

The Dynasty of "JFK" Lives On This note was discovered on Memorial Day weekend 1965. Coincidental as it is, you, the reader will find this to be most interesting. JFK'$ Coincidental Death Note Discover

Scoundrels and Fools draws together classic African-American folk tales, as told in the rural South more than a century ago.

This tale recounts the development of a "strategic plan" that propels the author into the next stage of her working life - teaching ESL. By implementing the plan, she finds a job via the Internet and accepts a position in Auckland, New Zealand to teach...

Este libro es un compendio de mitología pagana de diferentes culturas que explica la historia de sus dioses y las diferentes ceremonias y prácticas que llevaban a cabo. Este libro es esencial para los aficionados de la mitología greco-romana así como la...

This book is a beautiful collection of Celtic folklore and mythology, gathered by the Scottish folklorist Lady Frazer. The stories and legends in this book are told with wit, charm, and eloquence, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and...

This is a classic work of mythology that provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the myths and legends of Greece and Rome. The book covers the major deities, heroes, and monsters of classical mythology, explaining their stories, symbols, and...

This classic work of folk-lore explores the symbolism and mythology of the hoopoe bird in European culture. Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Kunstmann provides a comprehensive analysis of the hoopoe's place in art, literature, and mythology. This is...

Magyar Mythologia is a comprehensive study of Hungarian mythology by the folklorist Bertalan Pásztor. Drawing on a wide range of sources including folk tales, legends, and songs, Pásztor provides an in-depth analysis of the pantheon of Hungarian gods and...

Jeanbaptiste Bullet vous permettra de découvrir la mythologie française dans cette dissertation. Un livre incontournable pour les passionnés de mythologie.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

This fascinating study of Canadian folklore offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of this diverse country. Honoré Beaugrand's detailed analysis of traditional tales and legends sheds light on the beliefs and values of Canada's earliest...

This intriguing book collects a number of folk legends and tales related to the history and culture of Boston, Lincolnshire. From the ghostly apparitions said to haunt the town's ancient buildings, to the exploits of notorious local characters, these...

Este libro ahonda en las creencias mágicas y supersticiones asociadas a la época colonial y la monarquía española. En particular, ofrece detalles sobre los rituales ocultos y los hechizos populares que afloraron en el reinado de Carlos II, y cómo estos...

Ce livre réunit des recherches approfondies sur l'histoire et l'origine des contes, de leur naissance à nos jours. L'auteur examine les différentes théories qui tentent de les expliquer et raconte l'histoire de certains des contes les plus populaires...

From the Illuminati to the Freemasons, secret societies have been a source of fascination and intrigue for centuries. In this book, the author delves into the world of modern secret societies and sheds light on their history, beliefs, and practices. This...

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Volkskunde mit diesem bahnbrechenden Werk von Eduard Hoffmann-Krayer. Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus verschiedenen Kulturen und Epochen zeigt dieses Buch, wie die Volkskunde als wissenschaftliche Disziplin...

Contos Tradiccionaes Do Algarve Em Verso Romanceiro E Cancioneiro Do Algarve Lição De Loulé Acompanhado De Importantes Notas Para Esclarecimento Do Texto E Onde Se Reproduz Tudo Quanto Ha Publicado Neste Genero Pertencente Ao Algarve is a collection of...

Ce livre est une étude fascinante des croyances et des légendes du centre de la France, ainsi que des coutumes et des traditions populaires qui ont marqué la région. Il compare ces pratiques à celles des peuples anciens et modernes, offrant ainsi un...

Diese Zeitschrift bietet Einblicke in die österreichische Volkskunde und ist ein faszinierendes Werk voller spannender Geschichten. Hier können Sie mehr über die Kultur und Geschichte des Landes erfahren, von Sagen und Legenden bis hin zu den Traditionen...

This book is a collection of supposed artifacts and relics from the pre-Flood era. While the authenticity of these objects cannot be confirmed, the text provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of those who believed in an extremely ancient and...

D'un véritable intérêt ethnographique, ce livre explore la richesse de la faune populaire en France, en dressant la liste des noms vernaculaires, des superstitions associées et des croyances populaires qui se sont développées autour de chaque animal...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...