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Le titre de roi du hockey du campus est en jeu, que le meilleur gagne ! Durant trois ans, Christopher Jacobs n'a vécu que pour le hockey, et ce, dans un seul but : devenir le capitaine de son équipe. Sur son chemin se dresse un seul obstacle : TJ Beckett. Beck est irresponsable et immature. Jacobs est coincé et inflexible.

English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs is a timeless collection of enchanting stories that capture the imagination and charm of traditional folklore. Featuring beloved tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, and Tom Thumb, this anthology offers a rich tapestry of adventure, magic, and life lessons. Each story reflects the vibrant oral traditions of England, bringing to life whimsical characters, clever heroes, and mystical creatures. Perfect for readers of all ages, this classic collection continues to inspire wonder and delight with its enduring appeal. Summary by Dream ...

Losing his job isn't the end of the world for Simon-he still has his faith, his music, and his friends. But when a newcomer to the group hijacks Simon's plan to start a band, he struggles to come to terms with the prospect of losing everything he has left. Set against the charged backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, Simon Jacobs is a contemporary portrayal of one young man's journey through the most tumultuous time of his life.

India is often reputed to be the home of the fairy tale. Here are some of the best from the sub-continent, from the Jatakas to the folktales of Kashmir. You'll hear stories about the evil magician Punchkin, the magic fiddle, and more.

Join Jacobs on an exhilarating journey through the ages, tracing the remarkable story of geographical discovery from ancient civilizations to daring expeditions toward the North Pole. This captivating narrative unveils the adventures of explorers who mapped uncharted territories and encountered diverse cultures, all leading up to the year 1897. Experience the thrill of discovery and the transformative impact it had on our understanding of the world. Summary by SkyRider.

The Classic Oral Tradition Mega Collection gathers ancient epics, mythological works, fairy tales, folk traditions, and Native American stories from across cultures.

Polite and kind-hearted, young Jack makes a lot of new friends as he journeys throughout the world. Good thing too, because when he stumbles upon a house of thieves, he's going to need all the help he can get!

"Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell an exciting story!" When young Jack trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, his mother is so angry that she tosses them out of the window. The next morning Jack finds they have grown into a vine that reaches all the way up to the sky. Jack climbs the vine up, up, up into a thrilling series of adventures!

The sky is falling, and Henny Penny and all her friends are running off to tell the king. Can they really trust Foxy Loxy to show them the way?

“Absolutely unique — a book made for constant use and a companion for life" "I have never found a book that contains such a multitude of wise rules for the conduct of life.” - Arthur Schopenhauer “Europe has never produced anything more subtle in matters of moral knowledge" "Such a book...

What if the only thing standing between you and death was a tiny golden box you were never supposed to open? Jack left the safety of the great forest with a warning ringing in his ears: never open the golden snuff-box unless death is at the door. But when a powerful lord demands an impossible...

"Fee-fi-fo-fum!" Those four words have echoed through the centuries, but you’ve never heard them quite like this. When Jack trades his family’s only cow for a handful of "magic" beans, it looks like a foolish mistake - until a literal stairway to the heavens sprouts overnight. In this...

"Little pig, little pig, let me come in!" Behind these famous words lies a pulse-pounding chase where one wrong move means certain disaster. Dive into the definitive, original version of "The Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Joseph Jacobs - a gripping experience that will have listeners of all...

Step into a world of magic and wonder with this collection of four classic English folk tales featuring the legendary hero, Jack! Whether he is climbing a giant beanstalk to find treasure, outsmarting massive monsters in the time of King Arthur, or making hilarious mistakes while trying to bring...

Jack is so lazy that he spends all his time sitting by the fire or basking in the sun while his mother works. One day, his mother tells him he must finally earn his own keep or be turned out of the house. Jack begins taking small jobs for local farmers and shopkeepers, but he has no idea how to...

In the legendary days of King Arthur, a brave boy named Jack sets out to save the land from terrifying giants. Armed with his quick wits and eventually some powerful magical items, like a coat that makes him invisible, he faces massive monsters with more than one head. From digging clever traps...

Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) was a prominent member of the English Folklore Society. English Fairy Tales is a collection of 87 classic English fairy tales collected and edited by Jacobs who had spent 10 years collecting them from written and oral sources. His style was chosen to appeal to young people.

Celtic mythology is widely considered to be among the most captivating of Europe's various mythologies due to the presence of a number of captivating aspects, including but not limited to: adventure, heroism, romance, and magic. The Celts were once a great people who dominated most of Europe, but, as a result of Roman invasions, they have since been reduced to a few minor groupings. Their mythology, on the other hand, was preserved largely as a result of the efforts of later monks from Ireland and Wales who wrote down the stories.

He saved me from a vengeful wolf but became a monster to do it. And now I’ve lost him. My Viking. My Alek. Locked away in Novasgard, he’s beyond reach. I have no way to find him. No way to tell him about my secret. About the two words that changed everything. To make matters worse, Noah and Caleb want nothing to do with me now that they know. Two little words, and I’m on the verge of losing them. My confessor. My berserker. My prince. My alpha…the only one remaining by my side. A couple months ago, my biggest worry was finding my wolf.

La Biblioteca de Joseph JacobsBienvenido a La Biblioteca de Joseph Jacobs, un espacio dedicado a descubrir y escuchar la obra de uno de los grandes recopiladores y estudiosos del folclore y los cuentos tradicionales.Joseph Jacobs nació en Australia en 1854 y desarrolló gran parte de su trayectoria intelectual en Inglaterra, donde se convirtió en un destacado investigador de las tradiciones populares, especialmente de los cuentos de hadas y relatos transmitidos a través de generaciones. Su trabajo contribuyó de manera decisiva a preservar numerosas historias que, de otro modo, podrían ...