Titoli in Favole

The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. “A spellbinding fairy tale rooted in Mexican mythology . . . Gods of Jade and Shadow is a magical fairy tale about identity, freedom, and...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the most famous supernatural wild chase in all of literature. One of the best known American short stories, this tale has been produced countless times for television and film. A halloween classic!

With any great change, there is always strife, and Covenant University has become the front line between pure-bloods who want the Breed Order reinstated and the half-bloods who want the right to control their own destinies. The violence is escalating, and war between the races seems inevitable. Hyperion may be out of commission, but Josie and Seth know that they have only earned a reprieve. Seth must get Josie fully prepared, which means controlling her newfound abilities, and they need to find the other demigods before the Titans do.

This is a book of fun fiction, or is it really fiction? It targets possible answers about this mythical creature. Where did Sasquatch come from? Why are the Sasquatch vastly more aware than humans? Why do they live three to four times longer than humans? What happens to their bodies after death? How do they fade in and out of our reality?

Erzählungen aus dem wilden und urwüchsigen Bayerischen Wald, in dessen vergessenen Schluchten, düsteren Lichtungen und bewaldeten Berghängen das Unbegreifliche lauert! Dies wussten auch die Altvorderen, die sich zahlreiche Geschichten über die Schrecken, welche in diesem Gebiet hausen sollten, zuraunten. In der Tradition der typischen Bayerwaldmystik, trägt der Autor, untermalt von atmosphärischer Musik und Geräuschkulissen, Gruselgeschichten in bayerischer Mundart vor.

Für dieses außergewöhnliche Hörbuchprojekt haben sich der Lübecker Komponist Kai Beller und der Hamburger Autor Maximilian Ponader zu einem kongenialen Kreativ-Duo zusammengeschlossen. Gemeinsam erschaffen sie ein einzigartiges Hörerlebnis, das die Seele berührt. Ponaders philosophische Märchen sind sinnliche und poetische Texte, die zum Innehalten anregen und zur Reflexion von Gedanken jenseits unserer Kategorien von Zeit und Raum anregen.

Madelena isn't in love with her friend Armando, but his marriage proposal offers the security she needs. She sympathizes with him—his father insists Armando must either find a bride or join the army. Armando would rather become a husband than a soldier, but his ugly face has scared away all other eligible ladies despite his family's wealth.

What if being no bigger than a thumb could lead to the grandest adventures of all? In Tom Thumb by the Brothers Grimm, a clever little boy faces a world much bigger than himself, using wit, courage, and clever tricks to navigate danger at every turn.

Princess Nahlani of the Brine would rather master her siren magic than endure the responsibilities of court. So, when she's threatened with an arranged marriage to a land-bound prince, Nahla flees—only to swim into the icy domain of the cruel Frost King. King Aethan rules a Rime in ruins, his cold exterior concealing an unspoken shame: a curse that turns him into a bloodthirsty, unpredictable threat to his own people. The siren spy in his waters doesn't know it yet, but she'll be safer behind bars...

I'm back with my mates, and I should be able to breathe easier, except I know our days of peace are numbered. Romulus will soon discover that the blade he holds—the one he thinks will kill a dark god—is nothing more than an illusion. With Titus and Kallen on our side, we might just stand a chance—but can we really trust them? We have to get our troops ready for the fight of our lives because this time, Romulus has made it clear that he's going after our school and the students who call it home. He won't stop until he ends the lives of everyone I care about.

Marty Cullen’s song and story-filled odyssey around Ulster Ireland’s northernmost province has a rich history of music and storytelling. From the towering mountains of the borderlands, to the barren hills of Donegal; tales of things human and mythical are told through poetry, recitation and...

The fallen angel of fruit Rosier lives among cold caves and fiery demons with a soft heart succumbing to comfortable misery. He shares a bed with the monster who'd been his most beloved friend in Heaven, captive now to a beastly body of eternal rot. If there is any love left between them, it's surely a ghost fading with each daybreak. But when the devil commands Rosier to have the Earth bloom with its first fruits—Rosier must confront whether there is really any life after falling from paradise and whether there is really any solace in abandoning all hope.

Eighteen-year-old Ruadora Dammacus now possesses the Immortal Blade. But when Rua discovers the Northern King’s uncle is alive and has cast a spell on a blue witch army, she realizes that the battle is just beginning. Venturing into the Northern Court, Rua finds herself with an ally in the new King. Her problems are mounting, and the handsome King is only one of them. With the eyes of her newfound family on her, can Rua prove herself worthy of the Immortal Blade, or will its magic be too powerful? Danger, intrigue, and passion ensue as Rua battles to break the witches’ curse.

With others now relying on him, Dom tries to come up with ways to improve their lives. Those ideas will help his family if his enemies don't make trouble for him. In this second part of his journey, Dom keeps inventing items not known to the world, strives not to give in to societies standards, and learns that his compassion for others will get him into trouble.

En manos de la cocinera, Al correr de los años y El sencillo don Rafael, cazador y tresillista, cuentan la historia de unos personajes que llegan al amor tras un largo noviazgo - Al correr de los años - o por el azar: el destino actúa cuando Vicente, protagonista del primer cuento, se rompe una pierna y don Rafael, en el último cuento, encuentra el niño en la puerta de su casa.

In un mondo in cui il degrado etico attanaglia il nostro vivere quotidiano ed il materialismo offusca le nostre menti, non si ha più il tempo ma soprattutto il desiderio di rincorrere i nostri sogni e con essi fantasticare. Le "Favole del terzo millennio" desiderano idealizzare un mondo migliore, dove, come nelle tradizionali favole, il bene vince sul male e la "solidarietà" visse felice e contenta.

In The Brave Tin Soldier, a beautifully touching tale often attributed to the Grimm tradition, a one-legged toy soldier embarks on an unexpected journey filled with danger, devotion, and quiet heroism. Separated from the delicate paper ballerina he admires from afar, the soldier is swept through dark gutters, stormy waters, and the jaws of hungry creatures—yet his steadfast spirit never falters. Every twist of fate tests his bravery, loyalty, and unbreakable heart as he faces trials far larger than himself.

What if the purest heart in the kingdom became the target of the darkest magic? In Snow White, or Snowdrop by the Brothers Grimm, you step into a world filled with mystery, courage, and the haunting charm of old-world folklore.

Gefangen in einer lieblosen Ehe, fristet die junge Galdmandur Elisabeth ein tristes und unglückliches Leben. Fernab ihrer Familie, ausgeschlossen von ihrem Volk und dazu verdammt, ihre Magie vor den Menschen zu verbergen, bemüht sie sich, ihr Schicksal anzunehmen. Doch gerade, als sie glaubt, ihren Weg gefunden zu haben, steht ein Elf vor ihr und wirbelt ihr Leben und ihre Gefühle gehörig durcheinander. Das magische Wesen verzaubert sie auf eine Art, die sie niemals für möglich gehalten hätte.

The residents of a village outside Moscow wake up to discover that the road out to the motorway has disappeared without a trace and the usual paths into the woods somehow lead back into the village. And the woods? Overnight their weedy and rubbish-strewn copse has become a dark and overgrown forest inhabited by something mysterious and unfriendly. Anyone who makes it into the trees either vanishes into thin air or returns, not quite themselves . . . And, of course, the Internet, radio, and TV have stopped working and the weather never changes.