Step into a mysterious world veiled in intrigue, where the absence of women has cast a grim shadow. The Vezerine society teeters on the brink of chaos, sustained only by a rare fuel rock that quenches their energy needs while a dire dilemma plagues the Vezerine men—they can no longer bear daughters. Even with cloning technology at their disposal, the looming threat of extinction hangs ominously in the air. Whimsical fairies, with their profound wisdom, decree that while mortals make mistakes, it takes the Vezerine to truly botch things up. In the midst of this turmoil, Jozef is presented with an extraordinary opportunity. He is offered the last remaining female—a woman concealing secrets beneath her enigmatic facade. To further complicate matters, she is on a mission assigned by the fairies themselves: to dismantle the very fuel rock mine that sustains Vezerine society. Is she a walking catastrophe or their salvation? Driven by unyielding determination, Jozef knows only one truth—he must make her his, irrespective of her stance on the matter. Prepare yourself for a captivating tale that delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the delicate balance of power. Immerse yourself in a world where the fate of an entire civilization dangles by a thread, where one man’s pursuit of passion will shape the destiny of his people. Unearth the mesmerizing twists and turns that lie ahead as Jozef navigates a treacherous path, torn between his duty to society and the irresistible pull of his heart. Embark on a journey of audacity and consequence, where alliances are forged, betrayals lurk in the shadows, and the future of an entire species hinges on the choices made by one man and the enigmatic woman who holds the key to their destiny. Brace yourself for a spellbinding humorous adventure as the intricate tapestry of Vezerine society is uncovered and rewritten by the eternal combination of man and woman. Bonus chapters from some of the author’s other books are included.

A paranormal murder mystery for any age, bitter and sweet. Bound by magic, bound by love, bound by murder… In a family with two witchy sisters, Karin has never had magic. But when she finds a body in flighty, big sister Jayce’s coffee shop, a dark enchantment begins unraveling. And Karin and her small mountain town will never be the same. As Karin works to untangle the murder, the knottier the mystery of her small mountain town becomes. Why are hikers vanishing in the nearby woods? Why are some people cursed with bad luck and others with good? And what is Jayce’s handsome new lawyer hiding? With her sister’s fate hanging by a thread, Karin struggles to untangle the truth, and death stalks ever closer… Follow the magic with the Doyle Witch trilogy, starting with book 1, Bound. Each book has its own complete mystery and romance told from a different sister’s point of view, and Bound, Down and Ground can all be enjoyed independently, with a magical storyline weaving through the three books. If you’re a fan of Sookie Stackhouse, Practical Magic, and cozy witch mysteries, don’t miss Bound. Escape into the enchanting world of Doyle today. Knot magic spells at the back of the book! “In Bound, Weiss's first-in-series witch cozy, mystery and romance combine to create an original, grown-up novel of love, loss and enchantment. The mystery reaches a satisfying ending, while teasing out more to come on the supernatural front. Weaving her vast knowledge of magic and the human heart, Weiss creates a different kind of cozy that will keep you turning the pages.” – USA Today Bestselling Author, Diana Orgain

Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of the earliest stories written by Andersen, just discovered recently! A great book of bedtime stories or for rainy day reading, as there are both short and long anecdotes included. Curl up with this collection of classics and lose yourself in childhood memories.

Examining the fairies of medieval romance as liminal beings, this book draws on anthropological and philosophical studies of liminality to combine folkloristic insights into the nature of fairies with close readings of selected romance texts. Tracing different meanings and manifestations of liminality in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Sir Orfeo, Sir Launfal, Thomas of Erceldoune and Robert Henryson’s Orpheus and Eurydice, the volume offers a comprehensive theory of liminality rooted in structuralist anthropology and poststructuralist theory. Arguing that romance fairies both embody and represent the liminal, The Liminality of Fairies posits and answers fundamental theoretical questions about the limits of representation and the relationship between romance hermeneutics and criticism. The interdisciplinary nature of the argument will appeal not just to medievalists and literary critics but also to anthropologists, folklorists as well as scholars working within the fields of cultural history and contemporary literary theory.

When people think of fairies they often picture beings who dwell in the wilderness, solidly anchored in the past. Yet the truth is that fairies are as present and active in the world today as ever, found as easily in cities as they are in wild places. 21st Century Fairy explores fairy beliefs and encounters in the modern world, framed by folklore, modern fiction and personal experience, to show readers the possibilities that are out there. Learn whether fairies evolve and what a modern city in the fairy world might be like. Be open to the possibility of tech fairies existing alongside fairies in nature and learn how they interact with human technology. Much like the human world, the fairy world is stunningly diverse and constantly changing. 21st Century Fairy is a guide to seekers who want a modern context for these ancient beings.

Enjoy more than 200 tales from the Emerald Isle, colourful stories of the fairy folk in all their guises, along with changelings, banshees, leprechauns, the headless dullahan, the merrow and the ever-mischievous pooka. In addition, this collection includes ghosts, witches and fairy doctors, priests and saints, encounters with the devil, titans of Ireland's historical past and popular treasure legends.

The subject of fairies in Celtic cultures is a complex one that seems to endlessly intrigue people. What exactly are fairies? What can they do? How can we interact with them? Answering these questions becomes even harder in a world that is disconnected from the traditional folklore and flooded with modern sources that are often vastly at odds with the older beliefs. This book aims to present readers with a straightforward guide to the older fairy beliefs, covering everything from Fairyland itself to details about the beings within it. The Otherworld is full of dangers and blessings, and this guidebook will help you navigate a safe course among the Good People.

Girls 3-7 will love this story based on Barbie's spring 2012 direct-to-DVD movie.