Marvelous Tales
Title | Marvelous Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Ross Randall Johnson |
Publisher | FriesenPress |
Pages | 54 |
Release | 2015-10-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1460270215 |
Marvelous Tales features an eclectic mix of short-stories, each with its own set of relatable characters, that inspires a range of emotions just as diverse as the protagonists and their respective worlds. From suburban America to a mystical winter wonderland, the reader is taken on a journey through a number of intriguing landscapes. Whether it's the optimistic humor of "Dancing to Sunday" or the youthful perseverance of "Jars Full of Angels", Marvelous Tales offers something for everyone.
Marvelous Tales
Title | Marvelous Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Ross Randall Johnson |
Publisher | FriesenPress |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2015-12-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1460270223 |
Marvelous Tales features an eclectic mix of short-stories, each with its own set of relatable characters, that inspires a range of emotions just as diverse as the protagonists and their respective worlds. From suburban America to a mystical winter wonderland, the reader is taken on a journey through a number of intriguing landscapes. Whether it’s the optimistic humor of “Dancing to Sunday” or the youthful perseverance of “Jars Full of Angels”, Marvelous Tales offers something for everyone.
Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange
Title | Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 496 |
Release | 2014-11-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0141395052 |
On the shrouded corpse hung a tablet of green topaz with the inscription: 'I am Shaddad the Great. I conquered a thousand cities; a thousand white elephants were collected for me; I lived for a thousand years and my kingdom covered both east and west, but when death came to me nothing of all that I had gathered was of any avail. You who see me take heed: for Time is not to be trusted.' Dating from at least a millennium ago, these are the earliest known Arabic short stories, surviving in a single, ragged manuscript in a library in Istanbul. Some found their way into The Arabian Nights but most have never been read in English before. Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange has monsters, lost princes, jewels beyond price, a princess turned into a gazelle, sword-wielding statues and shocking reversals of fortune.
The Marvelous Mix-up
Title | The Marvelous Mix-up PDF eBook |
Author | Ruchama King |
Publisher | |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Jews |
ISBN | 9780922613861 |
Three tales concerning the Jewish town of Keppel and the wise Reb Shalom who lives there.
Marvelous Transformations
Title | Marvelous Transformations PDF eBook |
Author | Christine A. Jones |
Publisher | Broadview Press |
Pages | 578 |
Release | 2012-10-19 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1554810434 |
Marvelous Transformations is an anthology of tales and original critical essays that moves beyond canonized “classics” and old paradigms, documenting the points of historical connection between literary tales and field-based collections. This innovative anthology reflects current interdisciplinary scholarship on oral traditions and the cultural history of the print fairy tale. In addition to the tales, original critical essays, newly written for this volume, introduce readers to differing perspectives on key ideas in the field.
Tales of the Kingdom
Title | Tales of the Kingdom PDF eBook |
Author | David Mains |
Publisher | Mainstay Ministries |
Pages | 133 |
Release | 2014-10-08 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
Action, intrigue, and danger follow Scarboy wherever he goes, especially in the Enchanted City, where the “imperfect” are cast away and orphans are enslaved. Scarboy manages to escape the evil Enchanter to safety in Great Park, but has yet to confront his greatest fear—and he’ll need enormous courage to conquer it! An exciting series from best-selling authors David and Karen Mains, the gold-medallion award-winning Tales of the Kingdom offers fast-paced action and exciting storytelling with a enduring Christian message. Enjoy these classic allegories teach kids and adults the importance of trusting God as they unveil fundamental truths about good and evil.
Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange
Title | Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-06-13 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0241299950 |
On the shrouded corpse hung a tablet of green topaz with the inscription: 'I am Shaddad the Great. I conquered a thousand cities; a thousand white elephants were collected for me; I lived for a thousand years and my kingdom covered both east and west, but when death came to me nothing of all that I had gathered was of any avail. You who see me take heed: for Time is not to be trusted.' Dating from at least a millennium ago, these are the earliest known Arabic short stories, surviving in a single, ragged manuscript in a library in Istanbul. Some found their way into The Arabian Nights but most have never been read in English before. Tales of the Marvellous and News of the Strange has monsters, lost princes, jewels beyond price, a princess turned into a gazelle, sword-wielding statues and shocking reversals of fortune.