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The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner.

Discover the Hidden Wisdom of Scotland’s Folk Traditions Mill Dust and Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through Scotland’s landscapes, legends, and lore. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and...

The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia thrived between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates over 4,000 years ago. The myths collected here, originally written in cuneiform on clay tablets, include parallels with the biblical stories of the Creation and the Flood, and the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, the tale of a man of great strength, whose heroic quest for immortality is dashed through one moment of weakness.

Brought to you by Penguin. From “one of the greatest storytellers we have” (Robert Bly), an urgent invitation to allow the oldest stories — and the Greatest Story — to reshape our own. There’s an old Irish belief that if you aren’t wrapped in a cloak of story you will be unprepared...

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep. Philippines – Culture Smart! gives you the inside...

The Essential Secret Teachings of All Ages distills Manly P. Hall’s monumental masterwork into a powerful, accessible volume—an abridgement that preserves the author’s original language, symbolism, and philosophical intent while removing repetition and excessive exposition.

A seminal work of scientific and philosophical exploration. Ever since the Greeks coined the language we commonly use for scientific description, mythology and science have developed separately. But what if we could prove that all myths have one common origin in a celestial cosmology? What if the gods, the places they lived, and what they did are but ciphers for celestial activity, a language for the perpetuation of complex astronomical data?

From a social critic and journalist, a poignant book that encourages publicly grieving of what we've lost in order to move towards a hopeful future. “Detailed, lucid and richly sourced, Sarah Jaffe’s From the Ashes shows how the transformational power of grief can fuel revolutionary change...

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Fairies, Banshees, Changelings, Brownies, Kelpies, enchanted livestock, and more are investigated by a renowned folklorist and minister in 19th-century Scotland. Superstitions regarding subjects like funerals, suicides, and murders are explored, as are tales of augury, premonitions, divination, dreams, prophecies, spells, and the Devil—all collected entirely from testimonials made directly to the author by residents of places like the isles of Mull and Skye, Islay, Kintyre, the Hebrides and the Highlands.

கதைகள் பொழுதுபோக்காகவும் கல்வியாகவும் இருக்கலாம். அவை நுண்ணறிவு மற்றும் வெளிச்சம் தரக்கூடியவை, குறிப்பாக...

A restoration of the village-making power of matrimony, a building of cultural memory, and an examination of meaning-making for our ceremonially adrift time Public and private rituals are failing this culture. Longtime scholar, storyteller, and ceremonialist Stephen Jenkinson has tracked that...

Connect with Britain’s extraordinary heritage and be awakened to the beauty all around you with the Sunday Times bestselling, soul-stirring journey to Craftland that reveals a richer, more meaningful way of living - by award-winning historian and broadcaster James Fox. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE...

এজন চচ্-চেফ নাচিকেত অনন্ত সাৱন্ত। তেওঁৰ পত্নী গাৰ্গী, শহুৰ ধৰ্মৰাজ আৰু শাহুৱেক লোপামুদ্ৰাৰ মাজত সাধাৰণতে...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Japanese mythology with Japanese Mythology for Beginners: Amaterasu, Susanoo, and the Kami of Shinto Legend. This audiobook offers an accessible and engaging exploration of Japan's rich mythological tapestry, delving into the stories and deities that have shaped its cultural and spiritual landscape for centuries.

Journey into the eerie origins of gothic horror and global folklore to discover why restless spirits haunt our world. Perfect for a dark, suspenseful late-night commute, this atmospheric deep-dive explores how memory, grief, and treacherous landscapes birth our most chilling supernatural legends...

Tra sparizioni aeree e relitti inghiottiti dall'oceano, questa indagine svela il cuore del più oscuro mistero marittimo. Oltre le nebbie della mitologia moderna e il sensazionalismo mediatico, emerge la cruda realtà di un tratto di mare tanto affascinante quanto spietato. Perfetto per...

Erlebe ein fesselndes Sachhörbuch, das mittelalterliche Fakten schonungslos von der blutigen Dracula-Fiktion trennt. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder wissensdurstige Abende, entführt dich diese atmosphärische Reise direkt in die wilde Natur der rumänischen Karpaten. Hinter der...

Plongez dans les origines du monde et affrontez le destin à travers cette anthologie mythologique aux récits épiques. Idéal pour enrichir votre trajet quotidien ou vous évader avant le sommeil, ce voyage narratif vous transporte au cœur des grandes civilisations anciennes. Laissez-vous...

Separa la cruda historia medieval de la ficción vampírica explorando la fortaleza más enigmática de los Cárpatos. Si buscas un viaje sonoro inmersivo que desafíe tus conocimientos, este riguroso recorrido te revelará los secretos estratégicos de la frontera más convulsa de Europa del...