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Irving's stories blend gentle humor, gothic atmosphere, and vivid historical detail, drawing readers into early American life and folklore. In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, he introduces the unforgettable figure of Ichabod Crane and the spectral Headless Horseman, capturing the eerie charm of a rural New York village. Rip Van Winkle, a whimsical tale of a man who sleeps through decades of change, explores themes of time, identity, and transformation.

Russian Folk Fairy Tales is a wonderful collection of the most famous Russian fairy tales. The "Russian skazki" ("skazatz" means to tell) are the mass of folk-tales distributed widely throughout all the Russias. Handed down, by constant repetition, from generation to generation, a possession common to peasant's hut and Prince's palace from a time when history did not exist, they are to-day, from Archangel to the Black Sea, and from Siberia to the Baltic, almost as much a part of the life of the people as the language itself.

Collection The Best Fairy Tales contents. Brothers Grimm: Hansel and Gretel ; Little Red Cap ; Rumplestiltskin ; Rapunzel. Charles Perrault : Cinderella Or The Little Glass Slipper ; The Master Cat or Puss In Boots ; The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods. Hans Christian Andersen: The Ugly Duckling. Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince ; The Nightingale and the Rose ; The Selfish Giant ; The Devoted Friend ; The Remarkable Rocket.

The Russian fairy tale about Tsarevich Ivan and his wife, Vasilisa the Wise, who was enchanted to be a frog, was recorded by the renowned folklorist Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev (1826–1871), who collected and published more than 600 Russian folk tales in the middle 19th century.

The Tale of Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf is a Russian fairy tale collected by a Russian Slavist and ethnographer Alexander Afanasyev. A king's apple tree bore golden apples, but every night, one was stolen. Guards reported that the Firebird stole them. The king told his two oldest sons that the one who caught the bird would receive half his kingdom and be his heir. They drew lots to see who would be first, but both fell asleep; they tried to claim it had not come, but it had stolen an apple. Finally Ivan Tsarevich, the youngest son, asked to try; his father was reluctant because of his youth but consented.

Vasilisa the Beautiful is a Russian fairy tale collected by a Russian poet, writer, editor, ethnographer and translator Alexander Afanasyev. It tells the tale of a beautiful girl named Vasilisa. When her mother dies, she gives her a magic doll. Her father remarries, and she gains an evil stepmother and two stepsisters. Despite the stepmother's attempts to diminish Vasilisa's beauty, she continues to grow more beautiful.

The collection English Fairy Tales of Joseph Jacob includes the following Fairy tales : Binnorie ; Cap O' Rushes ; Childe Rowland ; Earl Mar 's Daughter ; Henny-Penny ; How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune ; Jack and the Beanstalk ; Jack Hannaford ; Jack the Giant-Killer ; Johnny-Cake ; Lazy Jack ; Molly Whuppie ; Mouse and Mouser ; Mr. Fox ; Mr. Miacca ; Mr. Vinegar ; Nix Nought Nothing ; Teeny-Tiny ; The Golden Arm ; The Master and His Pupil ; The Old Woman and Her Pig ; The Red Ettin ; The Rose-Tree.

Sister Alenushka, brother Ivanushka is a Russian fairy tale collected by Russian Slavist and ethnographer Alexander Afanasyev. A classic Russian fairy tale about Alyonushka and her naughty brother turned into a goatling.

Marya Morevna is a Russian fairy tale collected by Alexander Afanasyev in Narodnye russkie skazki. Marya was a warrior queen who ruled a small kingdom and for some 10 years, kept Koschei the Deathless a captive in her castle's tower. The character Koschei is an evil immortal man who menaces young women with his magic.She fell in love with Ivan Tsarevitch, and while she was away on a campaign, he accidentally released Koschei. The evil wizard then abducted the queen and Ivan Tsarevitch was forced to find some way to kill him. Ivan was successful and was reunited with Marya.

Finist Clear Falcon 's feather is a Russian fairy tale collected by Alexander Afanasyev in Narodnye russkie skazki (1855-1863). The story of a daughter who asks only for a scarlet flower when her father goes to market, instead of the luxuries her two sisters ask for. Two times her father forgets; the third time, he buys a scarlet flower from a mysterious old man as long as the daughter agrees to marry his son, Finist the Falcon. This sets in motion a tale of love, jealousy, and adventure as the two overcome many obstacles to their love.

Abe’s life is in shambles. The woman he wanted to marry has betrayed him, and his adoptive parents died in an accident, leaving him with three younger siblings. Now, it’s on Abe to preserve their legacy and keep his family together. So when his brother’s charming counselor shows up at his door, Abe realizes how much he needs her help. And Phoebe finds herself helping him. At least that’s the plan until she starts to catch feelings for the man—and his whole family—at the worst possible time.

It's back to school for Luna, a 12-year-old girl, but things don't quite get off to the best start. From dealing with dyslexia, teachers that do not seem to understand her issues, handling an annoying bully and her frustration of not getting any support and not being able to do much by herself.

The point of Jaded and Dating is to help you gain confidence as a woman over 50 and take charge of your own happiness. You are fabulous. You are beautiful. You are deserving of a companion who adores you. Settling is not an option. You are the mistress of your fate!

Struggling with self-worth? Feeling lost? Self-love issues? This is the book for you. This self-worth package includes a chapter detailing lessons I've learned through this realm we call Earth thus far that I know will aid so many others along theirs. Listen with an open mind and willingness to expand. I wish you all the best on your journey.

This book is for two types of people: those that have an idea about the power of manifestation, but just don’t know how to attract their desired realities, and secondly, those that have a deep desire to find a method that will work for them and turn their lives around! Learn about the unquestionable universal laws that will help you transform your mind, actions, and energy powerfully and positively! The methods are simple, cost-effective, and completely reliable! The time has come for you to finally live the life you were destined for. Let's manifest!

Imagine breaking this unbearable cycle and finally finding a way to make all of your dreams a reality! It does not matter whether you feel stuck at your old job, have recently lost a valuable relationship, or are sinking in financial debt, you have the power to completely turn your situation around! This book is for two types of people: those that have an idea about the power of manifestation but just don’t know how to attract their desired realities, and those that have a deep desire to turn their lives around! If you believe manifestations don't really work, then think again!

Uncover the answer to quieting the noise for good. You’ve heard of the gender pay gap…but did you know about the gender stress gap? Extensive research has shown that stress and burnout affect a greater number of women than men…and it’s little wonder. The demands of working life…workplace inequalities…family responsibilities…money worries… All of these things build up, and they can all take their toll when they’re left unaddressed.

When an amateur journalist encounters a mysterious radio program while driving alone one late night, he is presented with a set of instructions with potentially fatal consequences. After escaping with his life, obsession takes hold and he is determined to find out who is behind the broadcast and who else it has affected. His investigation leads him to speak with travelers and truckers, vagabonds and vacationers, models and rock stars, each with their own sinister encounter with the strange program. His search draws him into a world of deadly discovery.

The month of our birth might reveal a lot about who we were born to be. A frequent strategy in numerology is to determine a person's personality based on their birth month. Scientists and statisticians have determined that the month of one's birth influences everything from professional choices to attitude. How the stars were aligned at the time of your birth might reveal a great deal about you as a person. Much research has been conducted, and there is strong evidence that our birth date influences our personality traits, such as whether we are introverts or extroverts. 

In a dystopian future, where human behavior has finally brought destruction to the planet, an alien race has saved some of those who were willing to escape from a doomed Earth. Living on their vast mothership with everything they need, an age-old game is reinvented from a Native American sport. New Batey becomes their entertainment, and new heroes emerge to play it. Chilly is one of them. But how long can she stand the adulation from the crowds? How long can she stay as distant and hateful as she has been her whole life? And how long can she remain a virtual prisoner on an alien craft?