Mythology Books

If you are interested in ghostly tales of North Carolina, this is a good book. An excellent addition to anyone's paranormal library.

I have loved this book since I was a kid--Harden has a gift for campfire storytelling that never fails to give me chills. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the tales, myths, and legends of the great state of North Carolina!

I have loved this collection of ghost stories since I was a child--Harden has a gift for campfire storytelling that continues to give me chills every time I read a story. I highly recommend this book for any Carolinian with an interest in the paranormal!

There is nothing I will not do for Queen Kunti. I love Kunti!!!!

I once owned a limited edition copy of this amazing book signed by (His Divine Grace) A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada's mother which I read daily and adopted as my spiritual path to enlightenment and to rajputs. Sadly, after an evening of rajputs finest, a little castle eden and a life altering experience in a dusty library in the north of England I somehow managed to leave Queen Kunti behind. But I have never forgotten the Teachings of Queen Kunti. The massive hole in my life has alas been filled with over-eating and gout. But no matter how many pies I have eaten and will continue to eat - nothing will take the Kunti out of me. I only hope that whoever picked up my copy of this book will treasure it as I treasured it, and not forsake it as I so foolishly did in my youth just for a bit of carnal darkness in a darkened library. Ooo war she wit?

I stumbled upon this book in a dusty library and instantly fell in love. It's universal themes of purity, understanding and aural awareness touched a part of me I never knew existed. I can honestly say that this book has changed my life for the better. In fact, I plan on giving it to a friend so that he too, can learn about the teachings of Queen Kunti.

Jane Archer retells ancient stories in a style that makes them great fun for adults and children alike. But while fun, the stories also give insights into the distinct cultures of the native people from whom the stories arose. The history sections that follow each set of stories convey further insights into the originating cultures and deepen the enjoyment of the stories when they are read a second time, then a third time and a fourth. In short, here is a book containing stories and histories you can reread and enjoy time and again and share often with others. I recommend it highly. It deserves MORE than five stars. Don't miss it!

TEXAS INDIANS transported me. As I read, I felt myself sliding into the past, sitting at a camp fire listening to an elder tell the stories as I walked in the old ways. The myths, legends and histories are told clearly and objectively, yet the cultures come alive. Ms. Archer gave me a window into a world past, yet still present, and I was a bit surprised how deeply connected I felt to both spans of time.

Jane Archer retells ancient stories for modern readers and makes them such fun to read! But while fun, the stories also provide insights into the native Texas people from whose cultures the stories arose. The short history sections that follow each group of stories give further insights into the various native Texas cultures and make rereading the stories even more meaningful and fun. This is a book you can enjoy more than once and in more than one way, and it is a book you will find yourself wanting to share often with others. Don't miss it!

This book does not need a review. What a quality piece of work, distinguished especially by the deft editorial work of one John Pelan. Bravo!

Wellman's weird short fiction can be found in an amazing number of horror anthologies, but most of his books are out of print. This is a shame, because Wellman's fiction deserves a much wider audiance. After I became interested in Wellman through his Silver John stories, I looked around for more of his work, but it was hard to find. Thankfully, Night Shade Books has remedied that. This first volume collects Wellman's John Thunstone and Lee Cobbett stories, which read like supernatural film noir--all of which I completely enjoyed. Wellman really knew how to tell a story; his writing flows with beautiful simplicity. If any of these stories seem a bit familiar, it's because they've influenced a lot of other writers over the last half century. As the publisher's description accurately states, these stories could easily be seen as a template for "The X-Files." A striking, full-page illustration accompanies each of the 21 tales in this volume. A genuine treat for horror enthusiasts.

All of Wellman's excellent John Thunstone short stories, with his four Lee Cobbett stories rounding out the collection. Many of the Thunstone tales feature either the evil Rowley Thorne, deliberately based on Aleister Crowley, or the Shonokins, a strange and evil group. Judge Pursuivant shows up in "Chastel", an excellent vampire tale in which Cobbett plays only a minor role. "Twice Cursed" is the longest story, and most unusual. Thunstone tries to help two men with the same name who get involved in a "Dark College". No duds in this collection.

Beautiful illustrations and simple prose make this a quietly poetic and aesthetically pleasing selection to read to kids three years old and up. A great introduction to the Native American concept of the seasons of the year and the close and personal relationship with all of Nature.

I was fortunate to hear the author speak in the early 90s in my hometown of Syracuse, NY. He is an engaging storyteller. It was then that I discovered his book. The artwork in this edition is rich and appealing. The vignettes of each moon, combined with the illustrations, make an appealing canvas for young and/or exploring minds.

This book is an excellent work of Native American children's literature. Joseph Bruchac is a well-known Abenaki story-teller who profiles in this book the thirteen moons of the year, and profiles for each moon what is important about that season to different Native Nations. The artwork is a beautiful compliment to the story. If you are looking for a solid and sensitive look at inter-tribal stories for children, this is a great place to start!

Sky Blue was a very tiny fairy, whose wings looked just like the bright blue sky. Her wings were so blue that she was simply known as Bluey. The Fairy Queen of the Whispering Woods was her mother, a gentle and wise fairy.

Bluey asked her mother if she could play in the Whispering Woods. The Fairy Queen gave her permission but warned her to be wary of the rain. Rain made it very difficult for fairies to fly and Bluey was such a little fairy that getting her wings wet spelt trouble.

So Bluey went to the Whispering Woods to enjoy herself amid all of the wood's natural wonders. She was having such a good time she did not notice the approaching storm. It was a very fierce storm, full of torrential rain and strong winds. Not one that small fairies should mess with.

The storm struck swiftly and Bluey found herself in a heap of trouble. Heavy rain pelted her, strong winds buffeted her, tossing her all about. She was desperate, alone and afraid, a small soul pitted against the might of the storm.

An old apple tree took pity on Bluey and came to her rescue. He cradled her in his branches, giving Bluey a safe place until the storm blew itself out. So grateful was Bluey to the tree for his kindness that she granted him a special wish.

The tree thought and thought about what he would like. Eventually he made up his mind what to wish for. He wanted to sit high on a mountaintop where he could see all that was happening in the Whispering Woods. Bluey granted the tree his wish and so began her great adventure.

Alma Bond has created a beautiful fairy story that young readers will delight in. Bluey will appeal to their sense of adventure, as she braves the storm and helps her friend. The wonderful illustrations of Barry Sandefur and Gladys Natchez are ablaze with color. They capture the spirit of the story and add to the books rich texture.

This is a book that will keep young children enraptured in its magic. They will want to read it again and again, enjoying the adventure as much as Bluey herself. The Tree That Could Fly is a book that will take pride of place in young child's collection.

A fairy tale that is sure to delight children of all ages! My own children were completely mesmerized by this old-fashioned fairy tale, reminiscent of the old Hans Christian Andersen tales. Surely this will become a favorite bedtime story of children throughout the world. As a mother and a fairy tale lover, I highly recommend this book!

"Once upon a time..." is the way all good stories begin & Alma Bond's is no exception. We meet a very little fairy with wings the color of the sky, who is called Bluey for short.

One day she flies off to the Whispering Woods for a day of leaping with frogs & rolling acorns. When a summer storm drenches her wings, she can no longer fly & that's when an Old Apple Tree who's been watching her play all day, speaks to her, offering a safe dry place to rest, & an apple to eat.

As a thank you, Bluey asks the Old Apple Tree(one could be forgiven for saying she demands!) what wish she may grant him. Well, he's really only ever had one -- he wants to see a mountain & the sea, & there's no other way to get him there than to fly.

Whimsical, delightful & interesting, THE TREE THAT COULD FLY is the story Alma Bond told to her children. It is destined to become a classic with families who still love to read bedtime stories.

It is beautifully illustrated & decorated by Barry Sandefur & Gladys Natchez.

This is a beautiful translation. It is lucid and lively, too.
What has taken so long for such a magnificent translation of this important play to appear?

I cannot speak too highly of Howard Rubenstein's simple, straightforward, and powerful English translation of Euripides' "The Trojan Women".

This is a beautiful translation. It is lucid and lively, too.
What has taken so long for such a magnificent translation of this important play to appear?

it is a really good book. it is challenging hard and fun. BUY IT!

My 7 year old daughter and I have been reading these each night and she absolutely loves them. The stories are very short and the idea is to look for the "untruth" told in the story. There is something in the wording of the story that makes it a lie. I love the way it challenges my daughter to think beyond what is said and look at the words from a different angle. She (or I) don't get all of them, but we are getting better at them and will definitely try the "More True Lies" also by George Shannon.

I started reading some of these tales to my 5th grade students as a way to get their attention at the end of the school day. To my amazement, they loved them and kept asking for more. They were so inspired, that they've even come up with some tales of their own and I've had to look for more folktale books.

I picked this up on a business trip; I haven't been able to put it down. I've spent my life looking at the journey of a gay man. This book is amazing. My partner and I have practiced some of the healing techniques from this book, and they work! I have reconnected to the "gay" ancestors because of this book. The amazing thing is, while the author was writing this book, many of us were receiving the same message. Men Loving Men have something vital to give to humankind, and it's time we start living like it.

I was recommended this book after having taken a Body Electric workshop a few weeks before. From the first page I began to re-live the entire bonding rituals that we had experienced over that weekend. How to connect, how to communicate, and how to intimately bond on a higher plane! Although some of the prose is repetitive, it helps instill a spiritual base on which the reader can pull from. A definite "must have" book for the gay tribe who would like to interact spiritually and emotionally!

Tonight, my partner and I read sections of Andrew Ramer's Two Flute Playing together. It was a moving experience for both of us to read a loud to ourselves, a chapter tittle A Ritual for Male Lovers. This chapters, like other chapters of this book, gives very poetic as well as practical ways of understanding, experiencing, and living a life of Gay Love.

I received this book as a gift. What a great gift. The book contains many short stories that would have appeal to both the young reader as well and the older reader. The book would have a broad range of appeal. The book contains may one liners which can be used in our normal lifestyle. This book is a keeper and will become part of your library.
This book will be on my gift giving list....

Jim Great Elk Waters is wise, observant and a great story teller. History came alive for me through his tales of Indian culture and his positive approach to life is evident in every story. His book will appeal to lovers of history, to families needing the answers reflected in his quote, "Happiness, laughter and family voices in a home keep more people living right than all laws man can make," and to those people looking for inspiration, "You can be your dreamed self if only you believe." I enjoyed all of his "Views from the Medicine Lodge."

Written by Jim Great Elk Waters (the Shawnee Sub-Chief and a legislator on the Shawnee Nation URB Tribal Council), View From The Medicine Lodge is a thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of essays, stories, and poems that present Native American-based inspiration and life lessons to contemporary readers of all backgrounds. Lasting wisdom and deeply meaningful ponderings fill the pages this thoughtful account, which emphasizes the importance of finding balance between Man and Nature. View From The Medicine Lodge is an enthusiastically endorsed recommended for Native American Spirituality and Cultural Practices reference collections and reading lists.