Each of these four stories is set in a recognisable world depicted with a measured realism. But once the reader has learned to look beneath the calm, apparently seamless surface of the narrative, and in Stifter's words, 'to see with an eye of the heart', strange tensions are revealed.

Brigitta is a young Water Faerie from the village-nest of Tiragarrow. She's confused, moody, and anxious about going through "The Change" as she doesn't see how destiny markings on her wings should determine her life's path. A few days before the annual Festival of the Elements, Brigitta is flying an errand with Himalette, her tag-a-long sister, when a mysterious curse turns everyone in the White Forest to stone -- except for the two of them. The sisters have no idea why they were not cursed, but they do know if they don't turn everyone back in time for the festival rituals, the Hourglass of Protection will run out and so will its protective field around the forest. A book for those who enjoy fantasy adventure, Brigitta of the White Forest offers a new twist on the faerie tales so loved by young readers.

Reprint. Originally published: Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, A 2013.

When Oliver's tennis ball rolls across his lawn into the yard of the girl next door, he realizes that his stuffed animals might not be companionship enough.

Man goes first in danger because he is stronger. Woman goes first in pleasure because Nature endowed her with a radically unique and powerful sexual capacity. Daphne⿿s Dance explores true tales in the evolution of woman's sexual awareness. With irony and insight, occasional outrage and lots of wisdom, fourteen women speak candidly, weaving stories from 602 collective years of sexual activity. This fascinating research unravels their journeys, from good girl myth to sexual revolution, from sexual capacity to authentic sexual fulfillment. These women challenge the prevailing good girl myth, clarifying for their daughters, granddaughters and lovers their transformative path from patriarchy to sexual awareness.

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A young panda's feet walk, run, swing, and splash through the day in this charming story for preschoolers that is also an ode to imaginative play, perfect for fans of the Chu's Day books. Meet Little Panda. He's awake and ready for adventure. Where will his feet take him? Do they walk a normal walk down a normal street? Or will they find a new way to carry him through the day? Maybe a tree branch can be a shaky bridge. A sandbox a desert. A bath an underwater adventure. Maybe little feet can go anywhere. . . . There's a whole world to explore! Young children will see themselves in Little Panda and find inspiration in Little Panda's big steps.