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Tales Told by Fossils - Unearthing Life's Past - Carroll Lane Fenton Softcover I send by Ord inary mail and supply a tracking number.   Because of postage costs it is sometimes better to to order more than one book, as I charge by weight and combine postage it is more cost effective. I combine postage. I also combine postage with Jessies. For Condition see images below. Please quote Username or order number when making a payment                                  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In Tales from the Minnesota Gophers Sideline, Ray Christensen tells nearly 200 tales from all 11 men s sports at the University of Minnesota. The emphasis is largely on the last half of the 20th century, during which time Christensen did the radio play-by-play of Golden Gopher football for 50 consecutive seasons, 510 games, and U of M basketball for 45 straight seasons, 1,309 games. Christensen, a broadcasting award member of the College Football Hall of Fame, tells stories ranging from dramatic victories to more lighthearted, humorous events that combine to form a Big Ten tapestry, with the University of Minnesota at its core. From the Minnesota wrestlers incredible comeback for a 2001 NCAA championship to the Gophers game-ending field goals that led to remarkable upsets to the golf team s string of birdies that enabled the squad to make the cut and James McLean to capture the NCAA individual crown, the book covers it all. Perfect for the bookshelf of any fan of Gophers athletics Features Summary In Tales from the Minnesota Gophers Sideline, Ray Christensen tells nearly 200 tales from all 11 men s sports at the University of Minnesota. The emphasis is largely on the last half of the 20th century... Author Ray Christensen (Author), Dave Mona (As told to) Publisher Sports Publishing LLC Release date 20131228 Pages 209 ISBN 1-61321-440-5 ISBN 13 978-1-61321-440-4

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. Also included in this book are the adventures of Theseus and his dramatic battle with the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne, and the quest of Jason for the Golden Fleece with the help of the Princess Medea. Features Summary The author recounts the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the wooden horse all figure in this introduction to one of the great legends... Author Andrew Lang Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd Release date 19950906 Pages 256 ISBN 1-85326-172-6 ISBN 13 978-1-85326-172-5

 Zulu Fireside Tales - Phyllis Savory - Illustrated by Sylvia Baxter - Howard Timmins - 1961 - Hardcover with dust cover still good, clean and tight. A collection of magical and mysterious adventure tales of children, animals, and monsters that were told orally for children, and passed down from generation to generation.

White Woman WitchDoctor, Tales from the African Life of Rae Graham as told to Taffy Gould Mccallum **SIGNED COPY** A first edition hardcover published by Struik in 1994 White cover boards with black writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by Rae Graham on the title page, dustjacket is complete & not priceclipped, light wear to jacket. Postage within South Africa will be R30-00 Overseas buyers can contact us for a postal quote.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.`The wolf thought to himself, "What a tender young creature! what a nice plump mouthful - she will be better to eat than the old woman. I must act craftily, so as to catch both."'This collection of much-loved folk tales features such familiar characters as daring Little Red Riding Hood, crafty Rumpelstiltskin and the ill-fated infants Hansel and Gretel. They are as magical and fascinating today as when they were first told, despite - or because of - the underlying darkness at their heart.Collected in a single volume by the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and first published in 1812, these stories are known and loved by adults and children alike, and have grown to be an invaluable part of our collective imagination. Features Summary HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. Author Grimm Brothers Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20160701 Pages 336 ISBN 0-00-819563-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-819563-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days While the main focus of the book is on telling the stories, some scene-setting is provided at the beginning and each chapter also contains a section of commentary to explain what is going on and its significance.The Norse myths have gained widespread attention in the English-speaking world, partly through a Scandinavian diaspora, especially in the USA) and partly through a great interest in the myths and legends which lie behind Viking activity. Tolkien's 'Middle Earth', too, as seen in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films is heavily indebted to Germanic/Norse mythology. The Whittock's book fills a gap in the market between academic publications and the interest-generating (but confusing) products of Hollywood and comic-culture. This is an accessible book, which both provides a retelling of these dramatic stories and also sets them in context so that their place within the Viking world can be understood. The book explores Norse myths (stories, usually religious, which explain origins, why things are as they are, the nature of the spiritual) and legends (stories which attempt to explain historical events and which may involve historical characters but which are told in a non-historical way and which often include supernatural events). Features Summary A collection of lively and accessible retellings of the major Norse myths and legends, with commentary to explain what is going on and its significance. Author Martyn Whittock (Author), Hannah Whittock (Author) Publisher Robinson Release date 20171011 Pages 288 ISBN 1-4721-3803-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4721-3803-3

What do you need to know to survive college? Valmont University freshman Hamilton Carr thought that most everything had been covered in the freshmen orientation. Unfortunately, no one told him what to do if he ever found himself waking up in the hospital, soaked in his own pee, and missing his shoes. How does one handle a situation like that with dignity and grace? Find out in this hilarious tale of college misadventures. Author Devin DeShields combines stories from his own college experiences with anecdotes related by four different friends to create Hams adventures. The blend of nonfiction memoirs and fictional characters keeps the writing sharp, witty, and real. It may sound completely insane, but nothing is too strange or shocking to include in The Hammy Grail. Anyone with a frail constitution or aversion to recklessness may be advised to stay away! For some, Hams journey may be a trip back in time. For others, it can serve as a cautionary tale about the dos and donts of college life. Feel free to take Hams lessons to heartor throw the book out and make your own mistakes. Its the mistakes that tend to be the most memorable experiences of all. About the Author Devin DeShields may have a respectable life now, but he still remembers the days when he and his friends were eighteen-year-old college freshmen, up for any adventure life threw their way. DeShields compiled his own memoirs with stories submitted by four of his best friends to create Hamilton Carrs All-American college experience. Read more Paperback: 134 pages Language: English Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 29, 2016) Devin DeShields may have a respectable life now, but he still remembers the days when he and his friends were eighteen-year-old college freshmen, up for any adventure life threw their way. DeShields compiled his own memoirs with stories submitted by four of his best friends to create Hamilton Carrs All-American college experience.

Subtitle: Tales Told in Taxis and Recounted by Cabbies Author: Hanoch Teller Publisher: Feldheim (1990) ISBN-10: 0961477288 ISBN-13: 9780961477288 Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover Pages: 380 Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 2.8 cm +++ by Hanoch Teller +++ Hey Taxi! is a collection of pious and inspiring stories - some recount experiences of intense tragedy, other stories, told with equal charm are more cheerful and replete with Torah learning, personal virtues and acts of loving kindness.

Hunger For Freedom Food has provided the backdrop and occasionally the primary cause for momentous personal and political events in the life of Nelson Mandela. This innovative approach to history shows that a great man's life can be measured out in mouthfuls, both bitter and sweet. With this book, the reader can cook and taste Nelson Mandela's journey from the corn grinding stone of his boyhood through wedding cakes and curries to prison hunger strikes, presidential banquets and ultimately into a dotage marked by the sweetest of just desserts. Tales told in sandwiches, sugar and samoosas speak eloquently of intellectual awakenings, emotional longings and always the struggle for racial equality. About the Author Anna Trapido trained as an anthropologist at King's College Cambridge and completed her PhD in the Department of Community Health at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She qualified as a chef at the Prue Leith Chef's Academy in Centurion. She combines her culinary and cultural interests in her work. She has worked in garde manger, pastry departments, confectionary and catering companies in South Africa, England, Switzerland and India. She is a food writer, broadcaster and the co-author of To the Banqueting House: African Cuisine ? an epic journey which won the Gold Medal at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards, Beijing in 2007. Trapido is the editor of Dine: Top 100 Restaurant Guide. She previously taught garde manger and culinary French and is now responsible for the Pan African cuisine programme at the Prue Leith Chef's Academy. Author Anna Trapido ISBN 9781431402977 Format Paperback Pages 216p.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Transformers: A Fight with Underbite, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29890-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29890-9

 SCOTTISH FOLK TALES AND LEGENDS by BARBARA KER WILSON   ; Hardcover; Oxford University Press 1954  First Edition;  No of Pages; 207  Condition ; Dust jacket; Good; Note tear of 2.5cm on the top and also some at the bottom of the spine. Also a tear of 1cm on the right bottom corner. Book; very good binding; no tears . Note a school award sticker applied to the first page. Postage ; within SA  via SA PO (  option 1)   with a tracking no. then please ADD R50.00  or via Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg (addit. books may be included - up to 5kg) then please ADD R100.00 From Google books; "The magic of the stories in this book is very powerful, and in the hands of a master storyteller they have the freshness of stories told for the first time. There are traditional tales of great beauty, such as "Tam Lin" and "MacCodrum of the Seals"; exciting adventures--"The Adventures of Iain Direach" and "The Ailp King's Children"; and shrewd, simple fables like "The Fox" and "The Little Bannock," all of which will delight small children."  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Out in the vast reaches of the universe, there are an infinite number of stories waiting to be told. From twisted tales of the lowliest swamp denizens in backwater galaxies to rulers of entire star systems, anything is possible in these thrilling visions. Abandon your preconceptions, expect the unexpected and take a trip beyond the edges of the imagination! Featuring the early work of four of comics' biggest names, Peter Milligan (Tank Girl), John Smith (Judge Dredd), Grant Morrison (Batman: Arkham Asylum) and Neil Gaiman (Sandman), these vintage thrills are essential reading for any comic connoisseur. Features Summary Out in the vast reaches of the universe, there are an infinite number of stories waiting to be told. From the lowliest swamp denizens in backwater galaxies to rulers of entire star systems... Author Peter Milligan (Author), Grant Morrison (Author) Publisher 2000 AD Graphic Novels Release date 20081101 Pages 160 ISBN 1-905437-81-1 ISBN 13 978-1-905437-81-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Native American culture is founded on stories told orally and handed down through the generations, outlining myths that reveal the origin of a tribe, legends that chronicle heroes who fought the gods, stories that tell of malevolent trickster spirits, and canny morality tales for the ages. In Native American Myths & Legends you can read about characters such as Old Man, Rabbit Boy, Blue Jay (the trickster bird), the Double-Faced Ghost, the Splinter-Foot Girl and Mondawmin, the Corn Spirit. You will also discover the meaning of the Potlatch Feast, the legend of the Great Turtle and the myth of the Bear Foster-Son. The book is divided into seven chapters, covering creation myths; people, family and culture; the natural world; ghosts and spirits; gods, demons and heroes; love, morality and death; and warfare. Illustrated with 180 photographs and artworks, Native American Myths & Legends is an exciting and informative exploration of the beliefs and culture of North America's first inhabitants. Features Summary Native American culture is founded on stories told orally and handed down through the generations, outlining myths that reveal the origin of a tribe, legends that chronicle heroes who fought the gods... Author Chris McNab Publisher Amber Books Ltd Release date 20180524 Pages 224 ISBN 1-78274-628-5 ISBN 13 978-1-78274-628-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days As the slogan goes, "There's more than corn in Indiana." If the ghostly legends and tales that can be heard are to be believed, indeed there is more than corn in the Hoosier state... restless spirits that refuse to stay buried and forgotten. Here are collected a sampling of the ghostly tales that are told throughout the length and breadth of Indiana. Come wander the Hoosier state, and meet some of its unearthly denizens. Come hear the stories, old and new, that are as much a part of the Indiana landscape as farm fields and small towns. Come visit... Haunted Indiana. Features Summary The ghost of a faceless nun, who glides silently through the empty expanse of a college hall. Author Mark Marimen Publisher Thunder Bay Press Michigan Release date 19970601 Pages 155 ISBN 1-882376-38-2 ISBN 13 978-1-882376-38-4

  For as long as people have told stories, they have been fascinated by  ghosts, spectres, ghouls and demons. In this inspired collection, Richard Dalby brings together over forty of the greatest ghost stories ever written. From classic authors of the nineteenth century including Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, to the more recent stars of modern ghost fiction such as Ramsey Campbell, Robert Aickman and Basil Copper, this is the ultimate collection of macabre masterpieces. Ranging from gothic graveyards to spine-tingling scenes from the modern age, these supernatural tales are guaranteed to chill the bones.   PUBLISHER: MAGBIE BOOKS PUBLISHED: 2004 PAGES: 528 ISBN: 1-84119-857-9 PAPERBACK GENRE: PARANORMAL     SECOND HAND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.  LOOKS NEW.

  edited by Stripburger Honey Talks brings back authentic Slovenian folk art by showcasing comics stories based on motifs of painted beehive panels. Each of nine authors, Anke Feuchtenberger (Germany), Jakob Klemencic (Slovenia), Koco (Slovenia), Milorad Krstic (Hungary), Matthias Lehmann (France), Rutu Modan (Israel), Vladan Nikolic (Serbia and Montenegro), Marcel Ruijters (Holland) and Danijel Zezelj (Croatia/USA), selected a motif from the treasury of Slovenian painted beehive panels and prepared a comics story. This unique package collects several exciting stories, ranging from westerns, to criminal stories, to medieval tales, all told in a variety of art styles by the great artists from Europe and Israel. Packaged as nine comic books (landscape format, 264 pages total) handsomely packaged in a box set, with an additional booklet about the history of painted beehive panels.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.Four unmissable stories set in the Swedish fishing village of Fjallbacka and told in Camilla Lackberg's distinctive voice.THE SCENT OF ALMONDSA snowstorm traps a family in a hotel on a tiny island off Fjallbacka - and then a body is discovered in the library.AN ELEGANT DEATHTwo sisters witness a murder in a fashion boutique.DREAMING OF ELISABETHMalin is trapped on a boat with a man she is beginning to fear...THE WIDOWS' CAFEMarianne is serving up a dangerous concoction at the Widows' Cafe.Showcasing Camilla's acclaimed talent for combining heart-stopping plots with heart-warming characters, this collection of tales will thrill and delight in equal measure. Features Summary THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. Author Camilla Lackberg Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20150226 Pages 184 ISBN 0-00-747907-7 ISBN 13 978-0-00-747907-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Summary Just as Scheherazade told tales each night to a sleepless king with no love in his heart, Annie Doherty leaves stories on the kitchen counter of Daniel Ashe... Author Kathryn Donahue Publisher North Star Editions Release date 20171107 ISBN 1-63583-902-5 ISBN 13 978-1-63583-902-9

In  good condition (2009) Hope Dunne is content with her life, finding serenity and beauty through the lens of her camera. She isn't looking for a man or excitement. But things change when she accepts a last minute assignment in London, photographing one of the world's most celebrated writers. To Hope's surprise, Finn O'Neill exudes warmth and a boyish charm. He courts her, whisking her away to his palatial, isolated Irish estate, weaving a tapestry of tales about his life. Hope finds it all absolutely dizzying. But soon cracks begin to appear in his stories and suddenly Hope is both in love and suspicious. How many lies has he told? Is it possible that this kind, loving, attentive man is hiding something even worse?

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Before the Malazan Empire, there was a time that set the stage for all those tales yet to be told...The winter is bitter. Civil war threatens Kurald Galain for the warrior Urusander's army has begun its march on the city of Kharkanas. Led by the ruthless Hunn Raal, it intends to cast aside Mother Dark's consort, Draconus, and set Urusander himself on the throne beside the Living Goddess. Those who would stand in the way of the rebels lie scattered and weakened - leaderless since Anomander went in search of an estranged brother. In his stead, Silchas Ruin resolves to gather the Houseblades of the Highborn families to him, and to resurrect the legendary Hust Legion, but time is not on his side. Far to the west, an unlikely army musters. It seeks an enemy without form, in a place none can find. And yet Hood's call has been heard and the long-abandoned city of Omtose Phellack is now home to a rabble of new arrivals: Dog-Runners from the south, Jheck warriors, and blue-skinned strangers from across the Western Sea have come to offer Hood their swords. From the distant mountains and isolated valleys of the North, Thel Akai arrive to pledge themselves in this seemingly impossible war. Soon, they will set forth with weapons drawn under the banners of the living in pursuit of Death itself. Such events presage chaos, and now magic bleeds into this realm. Unconstrained, mysterious and savage, it begins to run loose and wild and following its scent, seeking the places of wounding and hurt - new and ancient entities gather. In a world becoming rotten with sorcery, can honour truly exist? Features Summary The winter is bitter. Civil war threatens Kurald Galain for the warrior Urusander's army has begun its march on the city of Kharkanas. Led by the ruthless Hunn Raal... Author Steven Erikson Publisher Bantam Press Release date 20160530 Pages 837 ISBN 0-593-06220-5 ISBN 13 978-0-593-06220-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days 'Delightfully magical and brilliantly told' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song on The Boy With One Name Welcome to the Badlands... a hidden part of our world populated by creatures which most people think exist only in fairy tales and nightmares. Reunited with his parents, Jones is finally living the 'normal' life he's always wanted. But, despite leaving the Badlands behind, there's still magic inside him... His two friends, Ruby and Thomas Gabriel, are struggling with their new lives too; Thomas Gabriel's magical abilities are fading away and Ruby is realizing she might never be accepted as a 'proper' Badlander in a world of monster-hunting men. One thing could help them all - the Black Amulet, a magical artefact hidden for centuries by the most powerful Badlander that ever lived. But finding it won't be easy, and using it even harder, because things are never simple when magic is involved... Dive into a world of magic in an adventure perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Jonathan Stroud and J.K. Rowling. Features Summary A magical fantasy adventure full of twists and turns perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Spook's Apprentice and Artemis Fowl. Author J. R. Wallis Publisher Simon & Schuster Childrens Books Release date 20181115 Pages 336 ISBN 1-4711-5794-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-5794-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An anthology of stories from creators old and new, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tank Girl! At last it can be told! In this 30th Anniversary anthology, we finally reveal the biggest secret in comic history - HOW TANK GIRL GOT HER TANK - the origin story to end all origin stories! This, and a whole bunch of other tales, will be written by series co-creator Alan Martin, with artwork by a host of Tank Girl stalwarts, newbies, and super-star guests, including current artist Brett Parson, and friends from throughout Tank Girl's chequered 30 year lifetime. Features Summary An anthology of stories from creators old and new, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tank Girl! Author Alan Martin (Author), Brett Parson (Illustrator), Jamie Hewlett (Author) Publisher Titan Comics Release date 20190101 Pages 112 ISBN 1-78586-480-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78586-480-3

From the same author who gave you "The Dam Busters" Hard Cover with solid spine. Dust cover in great condition. Only blemish is that there are some speckles on the spine. The text is spotless. Here in one volume are 8 true and startling stories of escape during the Second World War. These tales of valiant and courageous men have been skillfully told by a man who himself was shot down in Tunisia early in 1943. He managed to escape only to be recaptured. For therest of the war he worked on "X" Escape Organization This edition was published in1985.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series. The Great Pottery Throw Down brought the messy and marvellous world of pottery to life, introducing the nation to the passion and drama of turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects. Now it's back, with more amateur potters limbering up to throw the perfect pot. Meanwhile, viewers and the British public have responded in kind, with pottery evening classes oversubscribed and sales of clay and artisan ceramics soaring. Now enthusiasts and fans of the series can fill in all the gaps with this must-have companion book, which perfectly captures the passion and creative energy of the series. Combining a vibrant and compelling narrative with striking photographs and illustrations, this book offers readers a complete introduction to ceramic art, craft, manufacture, history and culture, bringing the artform and its rich heritage to life on the page. Learn fascinating details about the materials, processes and skills involved, from the alchemy at its core to magical transformations at the potter's wheel. Discover how the history of pottery runs parallel to the evolution of mankind, from terracotta warriors to your coffee mug on the breakfast table. And be inspired by human stories of creativity and craftsmanship, via tales of ancient dynasties, scandals of the Industrial Revolution, midcentury trailblazers, and pottery as modern `art' thanks to contemporary figures like Grayson Perry and Antony Gormley. Features Summary Official companion to the BBC2 primetime series. Author Elizabeth Wilhide (Author), Susie Hodge (As told to) Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20170112 Pages 240 ISBN 1-911216-42-2 ISBN 13 978-1-911216-42-1