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  • 101 Scottish Songs

    The wee red book

    by Norman Buchan ...
    Series series Collins Scottish Archive
    A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book ‘101 Scottish Songs’ published by Collins in 1962. Popularized as ‘the wee red songbook’ in Scottish folk circles, this publication was in print for 26 years.One of the most influential books of folk songs ever, compiled by Norman Buchan, and the book which provided a foundation repertoire to many a young singer in the 60s. These ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    Practical Religion (UNABRIDGED)

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    by J. C. RYLE ...
    Narrated by Norman Buchan, Margaret Heron, Lori Turben, Alexander Dixon ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 12 min

    The present volume contains a series of papers about "practical religion," and treats of the daily duties, dangers, experience, and privileges of all who profess and call themselves true Christians. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt

    by Debbie Nathan ...
    Communities throughout the United States were convulsed in the 1980s and early 1990s by accusations, often without a shred of serious evidence, that respectable men and women in their midstmany of them trusted preschool teacherssecretly gathered in far reaching conspiracies to rape and terrorize children. In this powerful book, Debbie Nathan and Mike Snedeker examine the forces fueling this blind ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Triumph of Narrative: Storytelling in the Age of Mass Culture

    by Robert Fulford ...
    Series series The CBC Massey Lectures
    Narrative has been central to human life for millennia, and the twentieth century has been preeminently the age of the story. Mass culture and mass leisure have enabled us to spend far more time absorbing stories, real and imaginary, than any of our ancestors. Whether or not this has been to our benefit is one of the questions raised by journalist and 1999 CBC Massey lecturer Robert Fulford. ... Read more

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  • The Unending Mystery

    A Journey Through Labyrinths ansd Mazes

    by David W. McCullough ...
    According to legend, anyone who wandered into the labyrinth in Ancient Crete never came out again. Some labyrinths may have offered patterns for an erotic spring dance. Those on the floors of Medieval cathedrals represent mathematical perfection–and walking their paths was a symbolic approach to the divine. From ancient Mediterranean coin patterns to the great French cathedral labyrinths to ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Warrior Lore

    Scandinavian Ballads

    by Ian Cumpstey ...
    Thor resorts to cross-dressing in a bid to recover his stolen hammer. The hero Widrick Waylandsson comes face to face with a troll in the forest. A king's daughter is abducted from a convent in rural Sweden. A young fighter has to show off his prowess in skiing and shooting for King Harald Hardrada. And more...The medieval Scandinavian ballads in this collection tell stories of champions and ... Read more

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  • Breaking the Magic Spell

    Radical Theories of Folk & Fairy Tales

    by Jack Zipes ...
    "Zipes ably demonstrates that moral, political, religious, and other ideologies have shaped these apparently innocent narratives." — Lore and LanguageThis revised, expanded, and updated edition of the 1979 landmark Breaking the Magic Spell examines the enduring power of fairy tales and the ways they invade our subjective world. In seven provocative essays, Zipes discusses the importance of ... Read more

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  • Modern Mythology

    Unveiling the Power of Contemporary Myths and Folklore

    by Andrew Lang ...
    In "Modern Mythology," Andrew Lang deftly explores the intricate tapestry of myths that continue to shape contemporary thought and culture. Using a blend of erudite analysis and engaging prose, Lang dissects various myths from around the world, revealing their psychological, sociological, and historical significance. The book places itself firmly within the burgeoning field of comparative ... Read more

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  • Barbarian Rites

    The Spiritual World of the Vikings and the Germanic Tribes

    by Hans-Peter Hasenfratz, Ph.D. ...
    Discover the untamed paganism of the Vikings and the Germanic tribes prior to the complete Christianization of Europe• Explores the different forms of magic practiced by these tribes, including runic magic, necromancy (death magic), soul-travel, and shape-shifting• Examines their rites of passage and initiation rituals and their most important gods, such as Odin, Loki, and Thor• Looks at barbarian ... Read more

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  • Rapunzel - And Other Fair Maidens in Very Tall Towers (Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World)

    Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World

    by Amelia Carruthers ...
    Illustrated by Various ...
    Series Book 8 - Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World Series
    Rapunzel – Origins of the Fairy Tale from around the World' contains seven different versions of the 'Rapunzel' story. It includes an in-depth introduction to the fairy tale genre itself, as well as the folkloric provenance of 'Rapunzel'. It encompasses 'Petrosinella' by Giambattista Basile, 'Rapunzel' by the Brothers Grimm, 'Prunella' by Andrew Lang, the 'Legend of Saint Barbara' and the tale of ... Read more

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  • Dragons, Serpents, and Slayers in the Classical and Early Christian Worlds

    A Sourcebook

    by Daniel Ogden ...
    Stories about dragons, serpents, and their slayers make up a rich and varied tradition within ancient mythology and folklore. In this sourcebook, Daniel Ogden presents a comprehensive and easily accessible collection of dragon myths from Greek, Roman, and early Christian sources. Some of the dragons featured are well known: the Hydra, slain by Heracles; the Dragon of Colchis, the guardian of the ... Read more

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  • Lord Peter and Little Kerstin

    Medieval Ballads from Sweden

    by Ian Cumpstey ...
    A collection of medieval Swedish narrative ballads in a new English verse translation.It was foreseen that Little Kerstin would drown on her wedding morning. Lord Peter sets sail, even though he was warned to avoid the sea. Sir Olof happens upon an elf-dance on the day before his wedding. Little Kerstin falls for the Mountain King and runs away with him to live in the high fells.The ballads in ... Read more

    $4.99 USD