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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...

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.

Here is one of the best Japanese stories. This fairy tale tells of the creation of the modern jellyfish, which is such a strange transluscent creature; according to the legend, it was not always the case, and the jelly fish owns its peculiar appearance to a punishment inflicted by the Dragon King of the Sea. Delve into the legends and fables of old Japan, with a myth that will delight children and adults alike, and discover the riches of Japanese culture through its most authentic tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, this myth is part of a series of stories faithfully preserving the spirit of medieval Japan; it is a peculiar travel through space and time, which will delight children and adults alike.

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.

We have selected for you nine of the best Japanese myths and fairy tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, these stories faithfully preserve the spirit of medieval Japan, while rendered in a translation accessible to all ages.

Joan of Arc is one of the most astounding heroins in French history. Her achievements leave anyone who knows her story shaking his head in amazed wonder. A small peasant girl born in Domrémy, she said she was visited by the Archangel Michael, Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, who instructed her to support the King Charles VII to recover France from English domination. It was the end of the Hundred Years' war, and the French army was miserable, almost defeated, and hopeless; but the young maiden obeyed the voice that spoke to her and took arms, eventually leading a galvanized army to astounding victories. She was later caught by a coalition allied with the English; the ensuing story of her trial and eventual execution at the stake is one of the most distressing episodes of history, with lies and manipulation forcing a political agenda against all evidence.

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.

Understanding God grabs your mind and your spirit and does not let go. It's the result of lifetimes dedicated to the search to understand God, but it is not a work of religion or philosophy. It does not preach; it is not religious; it is not polarizing; it does not have an agenda. It is written in clear, sparse language that both nourishes and challenges your thinking about your relationship with the eternal, and how that relationship shapes your everyday decisions. Listeners are plentiful; thinkers are rare.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When the first convoys of the ANZAC Expeditionary Forces sailed from Albany’s majestic King George Sound in November and December 1914, they carried with them hundreds of horses. Many had been loaded in ports elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand. Some came from unexpected places, including Juna Downs, a vast pastoral station in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region.

Nu se poate sa nu te întrebi, din cînd în cînd, cum se face ca cei virtuosi au necazuri, în vreme ce pacatosii o duc bine. si, în definitiv, cum se împaca portretul unui Dumnezeu bun, iubitor, milostiv, cu existenta ubicua a raului în lume. Acestea sunt întrebarile Cartii lui Iov. Ea nu vine cu raspunsuri ultime. Dar îsi arata ca, punîndu-si asemenea întrebari, esti într-o buna si veche companie. Si ca, pîna sa ai un raspuns, te poti bucura de o capodopera a poeziei vechi-testamentare.

Cykl klasycznych legend arturiańskich w uproszczonych adaptacjach dla dzieci. Pragnąc wyleczyć się z miłości do królowej Ginewry, Lancelot opuszcza Camelot w poszukiwaniu przygód, które pomogą mu oderwać myśli od ukochanej. Okazja nadarza się, gdy nieszczęśnik musi stawić czoła budzącemu postrach rycerzowi w czarnej zbroi i na rozkaz mrocznej czarodziejki dokonać niemożliwego wyboru.

Обладатель самой крупной и дорогой коллекции китайского фарфора в России лишается значительной ее части - часть экспонатов крадут прямо у него из дома. Старший следователь Следственного комитета Орест Волин берется за расследование этого преступления. Он выясняет, что все украденные вещи объединяет не старина или ценность, а небольшой размер. Единственное исключение — фарфоровый китайский болванчик, изображающий будду Милэ. Он является не только самым крупным из украденных предметов, но и самым ординарным, дешевым.

Наши дни. У крупного предпринимателя Анисима Московкина сгорает квартира. Пострадавший считает, что квартиру подожгли из хулиганских побуждений: из нее ничего не пропало, но в нее подбросили сделанный из фарфора кукиш. Следователь Орест Волин, которому поручили это дело, рассказывает о случившемся своему покровителю —генералу КГБ в отставке Воронцову. Он предлагает Волину прочитать следующую порцию расшифрованных дневников Нестора Загорского, в которых также фигурирует дом на Сретенском бульваре, где сейчас живет Московкин. Возможно это каким-то образом сможет помочь в расследовании.

Avsnittet "FOLKETS DROTTNING" handlar om hur Diana, för första gången sedan hon var 20 år, står på egna ben: Men vem är hon, när hon inte är prinsessa och det brittiska folkets framtida drottning? Serien "DEN ENGELSKA KUNGAFAMILJEN" är full av skandaler, hemligheter, rikedom, plikter och olycklig kärlek. Alla ord och begrepp som vi kanske förknippar med det engelska kungahuset. I den här serien gör vi en resa genom de senaste hundra åren och umgås med hela den berömda och beryktade kungafamiljen.

Drottning Elizabeth II var den längst levande och sittande monarken. Alltid känd för att sätta plikten före lusten. Men det var aldrig lätt. Pressen kritiserade upprepade gånger kungafamiljen, särskilt efter att flera av Elizabeths barns äktenskap upplösts och i samband med prinsessan Dianas död 1997. Året 1992 beskrev hon själv som sitt annus horribilis. "DEN LÄNGST SITTANDE MONARKEN" är det andra av två avsnitt om drottning Elizabeth II. Elizabeth II dog den 8 september 2022 och Charles blev till slut kung.