Download or read book The Secret Mermaid Handbook Or How to be a Little Mermaid written by Penny Dann and published by Orchard (NY). This book was released on 1998 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young mermaid named Pearl is nervous about singing at the Fish King's birthday concert, but her undersea friends give her gifts that help her to gain confidence.
Download or read book The Mermaid Handbook written by Carolyn Turgeon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answer the enchanting siren call of the mermaid with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium from the editor in chief of Faerie Magazine and author of The Faerie Handbook and globally published novel Mermaid, packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes. Beautiful, seductive, mysterious, and potentially dangerous, the mermaid is a global literary and pop culture icon whose roots date back to ancient sea goddesses and Greek mythology. From Homer’s Odyssey and Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale The Little Mermaid to T.S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid, this sea vixen has long seduced popular imagination. Cosmetic companies have drawn inspiration for their makeup lines from mermaids, as have designers throughout fashion history, from Jean Patou to Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen. The fishtail dress is a perennial long red-carpet staple, favored by the likes of Marion Cotillard, Sofia Vergara, and Blake Lively. Divided into four sections—Fashion and Beauty; Arts and Culture; Real Mermaids and Where to Find Them; and Food, Entertaining and Stories of the Sea—The Mermaid Handbook is a unique and sumptuous compilation filled with creative ideas for decorating and living inspired by these beauties from the deep. Learn to make a sailor’s valentine; a mermaid comb and crown; and a pearl and sequin paillette necklace. There are recipes for mermaid-themed poke bowls, aquatic-themed honey gingerbread cookies, and the official cocktail of the 1960s-era mermaid attraction Aquarama. Folklore expert Carolyn Turgeon also includes profiles of true modern mermaids, tail makers, and mermaid bars; visits mermaid attractions like Weeki Wachee Springs; and provides tips on getting beachy mermaid hair and creating an alluring eye.
Download or read book The Little Mermaid Coloring Book written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1992-06-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete text accompanied by 31 large drawings, including the Sea King's magical underworld, the turreted palace of the young prince, the evil sea witch, much more.
Download or read book The Fairy Tale Book written by Buster Books and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairy tales, passed down by word of mouth, have captivated and entertained generations of children and their parents. Today, reading these traditional tales aloud is still the best way to enjoy them and a great way to spend quality time with children.
Download or read book The Monster Book written by Nick Redfern and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monsters have been spotted everywhere, not just hiding under a child’s bed, lurking in the closet, or springing forth from folkloric tales. For many people, monsters are nothing more than myth, folklore, and legend combined. For others—and particularly those who have encountered monstrous forms surfacing and emerging from shadowy caves, from the dark waters of ancient lakes, and from the vast jungles and forests of our worlds—monsters are all too terrifyingly real. Werewolves, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra, Mothman, the Abominable Snowman, and sea serpents may represent the most famous monsters, but they are not alone. In fact, quite the opposite: monsters can be found all across the planet. Exploring the history, folklore, pop culture, and the world of the supernatural, The Monster Book: Creatures, Beasts, and Fiends of Nature is a comprehensive resource of the monster menagerie that exists on planet earth. This fascinating look at monsters has 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations to bring the nearly 200 entries to life, including The Mongolian Death Worm; The Beast of Bray Road; The Owlman of England; The Yeren of China; Mokele Mbembe; Living Pterosaurs; The Flatwoods Monster; The Labynkyr Devil; Alien Big Cats; Lizard Man; Lake Worth Monster; The Beast of Gevaudan; Megalania, the Monstrous Monitor; South American Sasquatch; Nessie’s lesser known cousin; The Jersey Devil; Sea Serpents; Orang Pendek; and Phantom Black Dogs. Stories of these creatures are told around flickering campfires on chilly nights in the woods, before tucking excited kids into bed, on prime-time television documentaries, and on late-night radio talk shows. Tales of terrifying creatures that the world of science assures us don’t exist. But try telling that to the witnesses. This richly researched reference overflows with fascinating information to make readers think about—and reconsider—their next visit to the woods. This fascinating read also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.
Download or read book The Secret of Mermaid Cove written by Megan Derr and published by Less Than Three Press, LLC. This book was released on 2015 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After she is caught behaving obscenely with another woman, Sophia is left abandoned. Her friends pretend not to know her, her family is trying to decide the best place to banish her, and Sophia wishes that running away was as easy in fact as it was in theory. She is saved from scandal, if not her suffocating life, by way of an unexpected marriage proposal from Lord Everett Dobson, the most coveted bachelor in the city. Not in a position to refuse, Sophia accepts his offer and agrees to visit his home at Mermaid Cove for three weeks. Mermaid Cove proves to be as beautiful as promised, complete with endless beaches, glittering waters, a castle that looks like it was made of sand... family curses and local legends... and two beautiful, mysterious women who cannot talk, but seem to have secrets they want to share...
Download or read book The Secret World of Mermaids written by Jordan Quinn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucas and Clara are floating on a raft when a wave casts them into the sea, where Lucas catches a glimpse of a coral kindom and a dark-haired mermaid helps him, but when his father, King Caleb, hears of this, he scolds Lucas and tells him he has broken an age-old pact.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-08-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Mermaids written by Cristina Bacchilega and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes "The Little Mermaid," now a major motion picture from Disney starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall* Dive into centuries of mermaid lore with these captivating tales from around the world. A Penguin Classic Among the oldest and most popular mythical beings, mermaids and other merfolk have captured the imagination since long before Ariel sold her voice to a sea witch in the beloved Disney film adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid." As far back as the eighth century B.C., sailors in Homer's Odyssey stuffed wax in their ears to resist the Sirens, who lured men to their watery deaths with song. More than two thousand years later, the gullible New York public lined up to witness a mummified "mermaid" specimen that the enterprising showman P. T. Barnum swore was real. The Penguin Book of Mermaids is a treasury of such tales about merfolk and water spirits from different cultures, ranging from Scottish selkies to Hindu water-serpents to Chilean sea fairies. A third of the selections are published here in English for the first time, and all are accompanied by commentary that explores their undercurrents, showing us how public perceptions of this popular mythical hybrid--at once a human and a fish--illuminate issues of gender, spirituality, ecology, and sexuality. For more than seventy-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 2,000 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Download or read book The Old Fashioned Fairy Book written by Mrs. Burton Harrison and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book by Mrs. Burton Harrison
Download or read book The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids written by Melissa Maxwell and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids is an A-to-Z compendium that spans the globe—from the Isle of Man to the depths of the Sea of Japan—weaving together famous and popular tales of everyone's favorite mythical sea creature. Naughty and nice, real and fictional, the menagerie of creatures included in this book run the gamut of world mythologies and cultures. This little encyclopedia features more than 90 famous mermaids including: Atargatis—a mermaid from ancient Syria who was a goddess before she fell in love with a mortal Blue Men of the Minch—a group of riddle-loving merfolk who have the power to summon storms and capsize ships Little Mermaid—everyone's favorite mermaid princess, who gives up her voice for a chance at love Ningyo—a gruesome sea creature from Japanese folkore that can bring dangerous storms and other misfortune Filled with tales of star-crossed mermaids and vengful sea gods and goddesses, this information-packed guide includes gorgeous line drawings throughout.
Download or read book The Big Redhead Book written by Erin La Rosa and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Redhead Book: Inside the Secret Society of Red Hair is an inside look into one of the most elite societies in the world—the real two percent. Well, you know, the two percent of the world's population that are natural redheads, at least. This book has equal parts pop culture, ginger facts, and humorous stories about what it's like to actually have red hair. It's loaded with everything you'd ever want to know about us reds; how we're scientifically different from the norms (non-redheads), how we've been stereotyped in pop culture, and the do's and don'ts of having a red in your life, among other things! Whether you are a redhead, know a redhead, or are just an enthusiast, this book explores the realities, the myths, and where red hair actually originates (it’s not Ireland). Author Erin La Rosa not only delivers the facts, statistics, and undeniable realities of being a ginger, but she also weaves in her own personal and hilarious stories about being red. Being a redhead is not just a hair color, it’s a lifestyle—and this book is your own exclusive peek into that fabulous world. Some surprising facts about redheads that you will discover include: - The association between redheads and humor came from redheaded slaves in ancient Greece - There are over 30 leading or recurring redhead characters in Disney and Pixar films... that's a lot when you remember we're only two percent of the world's population! - Redhead women allegedly have more sex, more threesomes, and more orgasms than other women... or do they? Let's find out! - Some Egyptian rulers dyed their hair red to assert their power (looking at you, Cleopatra) - And redheads need more anesthesia at the dentist, because they're not going down without a fight
Download or read book The Complete Book of Devils and Demons written by Leonard R. N. Ashley and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous ed.: New York: Barricade Books, c1996.
Download or read book Redwood Court Reese s Book Club written by DéLana R. A. Dameron and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A “nuanced, brilliant” (Essence) debut about one unforgettable Southern Black family and its youngest daughter’s coming of age in the 1990s. “A triumph . . . Redwood Court is storytelling at its best: tender, vivid, and richly complicated.”—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the Bone “Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write ’em in your books and show everyone who we are.” So begins award-winning poet DéLana R. A. Dameron’s debut novel, Redwood Court. The baby of the family, Mika Tabor spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their stories and witnessing their struggles. On Redwood Court, the cul-de-sac in the all-Black working-class suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, where her grandparents live, Mika learns important lessons from the people who raise her: her exhausted parents, who work long hours at multiple jobs while still making sure their kids experience the adventure of family vacations; her older sister, who in a house filled with Motown would rather listen to Alanis Morrisette; her retired grandparents, children of Jim Crow, who realized their own vision of success when they bought their house on the Court in the 1960s, imagining it filled with future generations; and the many neighbors who hold tight to the community they’ve built, committed to fostering joy and love in an America so insistent on seeing Black people stumble and fall. With visceral clarity and powerful prose, Dameron reveals the devastation of being made to feel invisible and the transformative power of being seen. Redwood Court is a celebration of extraordinary, ordinary people striving to achieve their own American dreams.
Download or read book The Brown Fairy Book written by Andrew Lang and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-two less familiar folk tales from the American Indians, Australian Bushmen, African Kaffirs, and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India. Different enough to capture all imaginations. 50 illustrations.
Download or read book The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn written by Freya Kennedy and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment.' #1 bestseller, Jane Fallon If you can dream it, you can make it come true... Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible. After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream of owning her own bookshop become a reality. She hopes opening 'Once Upon A Book' on Ivy Lane will be the perfect tribute to her beloved grandfather who instilled a love of reading and books in her from an early age. When her love life and friendships become even more complicated – will Libby have the courage to follow her dreams? Or has she bitten off more than she can chew? A gorgeous new romantic comedy about taking chances and realising your dreams, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Christie Barlow and Mhairi McFarlane. What readers are saying about The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn: 'Uplifting and full of hope, this story is one you can immerse yourself in for a good few hours and come out if it feeling better about the world.' 'This brought a smile to my face in these difficult times, feel good read, great characters and good storyline.' 'I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.' 'This is a light, cheerful, quick read.' 'A fun and heartwarming book.' 'This is a gorgeous, uplifting, heart warming read that made a sunny Sunday afternoon all the better.' 'This truly is a beautiful story and easy to give five stars. It reminded me why I love to read, why escaping into the pages of a good book is just what the mind needs every now and again, and of course with a happy ending, I finished this story with a smile and a tear.' 'It was an uplifting, enjoyable read.' 'I loved this book' 'Funny, witty, romantic, uplifting, fabulously fun, great cast of characters and a good storyline. I really enjoyed this one.' 'The perfect antidote to all the doom and gloom that's on the news at the moment' 'The story put a smile on my face & was a beautiful uplifting read.' 'A fun story, and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommend this one, and look forward to reading more by this author.' 'This is more than just romantic fiction it's like a trip down memory lane where you can remember your own childhood.' 'Loved every minute spent with Libby Quinn' 'The plot was so good you didn't want the book to end!' 'Great lighthearted read, each chapters titled after classic books, which is a nice touch. Libby goes on a rollercoaster ride, in her personal life, whilst endeavoring to make their dream reality.' 'What a gorgeous book! I really liked the story and it touched my heart in so many ways.'
Download or read book The Ivy Lane Series written by Freya Kennedy and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the heartwarming Ivy Lane series from bestseller Freya Kennedy 'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment.' Jane Fallon The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn In Pursuit of Happiness Don't Stop Believing The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn If you can dream it, you can make it come true... Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible. After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream of owning her own bookshop become a reality. She hopes opening 'Once Upon A Book' on Ivy Lane will be the perfect tribute to her beloved grandfather who instilled a love of reading and books in her from an early age. When her love life and friendships become even more complicated – will Libby have the courage to follow her dreams? Or has she bitten off more than she can chew? In Pursuit of Happiness The world is waiting...but just outside of your comfort zone. Jo Campbell is perfectly content in a perfectly structured life. Nothing ever changes in Jo’s life, and she likes it that way. Or at least, she tells herself she does. Most of the time, she manages to push down the tiny voice that tells her to chase her dream and maybe, just maybe, open her battered and bruised heart up to love. But to chase her dreams she needs to take chances that are way out of her comfort zone and learn to not put other people’s happiness above her own. Most of all she has to learn to trust her heart, which may just be the biggest challenge of all. Don't Stop Believing Erin Donohue would describe herself as happy. Well, maybe not exactly happy... but not unhappy either. For the most part she loves her job as Head Chef at The Ivy Inn, working alongside bestfriend, Jo and making a home with boyfriend Aaron. Things are going just fine. Or so she thinks... After a tough shift, Erin returns home to be greeted by silence. There is no trace of Aaron or his belongings. In that split second her whole life and world are turned upside down. After a small pity party, Erin pulls herself together and starts to re-evaluate her life. Her friends seem to be chasing their dreams while she’s been left single and wondering what on earth her next move will be. But then fate throws her a sign. Can she find the courage to build the life she always dreamed of but believed was out of her reach? And can her bravery inspire other residents of Ivy Lane to take a chance on finding their own happy ending?
