A trick is an action taken for the real (and ideally legitimate, though perhaps illegal) benefit of the trickster or another person against the unjust behaviour of those with the advantage of class, wealth, authority or physical superiority. That benefit can be material - the saving of life, avoiding injury or capture, economic survival - or the preservation of dignity and a positive self-image through mockery or humiliation as a form of psychological revenge: taking the high and mighty down a peg or two.Stories about tricks are entertaining, but they carry a serious message for the young, weak, vulnerable, and socially disadvantaged: it is possible to overcome bullying, whether institutional or personal, or at least counter its effects.The 154 stories come from 29 countries. Most are myths or folk tales; some are factual. The emphasis is on the stories with some background and contextual information."The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." The Art of War, Sun Tzu, fourth century BC

A World of Tricksters

Humor & Entertainment

Marsh, Richard

Humor

Legendary Books

The book contains 245 international stories, anecdotes and incidents about exotic and ordinary creatures, both benevolent and malicious. Among this ultranatural menagerie are urcos, púcas, the Simurgh, shape-shifters and shape-changers, the Moddey Dhoo, Black Shuck, speaking equine advisors, Bucephalus, Buraq, Babieca, the Phantom White Stallion of Skull Valley, demon cats, the Peruvian Chullachaqui and the Chilean Tue-Tue, fish-people, Laelaps, the Hedley Kow, kelpies, and Irish rat-charmers.

Hellhounds and Hero Horses: Beasts of Myth and Legend

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Extraordinary Beasts

This is the only collection of Spanish legends in print in English.

Spanish and Basque Legends: A people's chronicle from prehistory to the 21st century

Literature & Fiction

World Literature

Physical description; 160 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Subject; Heroes - Ireland - Legends.

Irish King and Hero Tales

History & Criticism

The first novel in the epic sword &amp; sorcery series readers are comparing to Robert Jordan and Terry Brooks. A #1 Fantasy Bestseller Loren dreams of escaping her cruel parents and becoming a great thief: Nightblade, a warrior of darkness and a champion of the light. Following the fugitive sorcerer Xain out of her forest home, she wears a stolen noble's cloak of fine black cloth and carries a dagger the world has not seen in centuries—a blade that can turn enemies to allies when she least expects it. Yet something keeps her from using that dagger to take a life. Soon she crosses paths with the smuggler family of Yerrin, invoking their wrath by stealing their most precious treasure. Yerrin’s reach is long, and they will not stop until they silence Loren forever. If she can survive, Loren may become the most infamous thief in the world. But if she fails, she will be only the first to burn in a war that threatens all the nine lands. The Nightblade Epic is a #1 fantasy bestseller, hailed as one of the best new sword and sorcery books in years. Your journey begins here. JOIN TENS OF THOUSANDS OF READERS ON AN EPIC ADVENTURE.

Nightblade (The Nightblade Epic) (Volume 1)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Robinson, Garrett

Fantasy

A girl on a path to infamy. A mage on a path to darkness. A #1 Fantasy Bestseller Loren is on her way to becoming the woman of her dreams: Nightblade, a warrior of the darkness and a champion of the light. But powerful enemies hunt her across the kingdom while she searches in vain for her lost friends. At her side is Jordel, a Mystic who seems to know more about Loren than she would wish—and something about her powerful dagger. But Loren has much to learn about Jordel's brethren, and not all of it is good. DARK TIDINGS SPREAD THROUGH THE NINE LANDS Loren wishes only to find her friends and evade the king’s law. But she will have to decide whether to flee Underrealm's problems, or stand and fight them—and on that decision may rest the fate of all who dwell in the nine lands. "People should check out Garrett, he is an excellent vlogger and writer." — Hank Green "An intriguing tale, well presented [with] some intense encounters, graphically described." — R. Nicholson, top Amazon reviewer "Robinson is a skilled author, particularly when creating interesting female characters. He has oodles of talent and is destined for great things." — Shen Hart, TheReviewHart.com Book 2 of the Nightblade Epic DOWNLOAD THE FANTASY ADVENTURE NOW.

Mystic: A Book of Underrealm (The Nightblade Epic) (Volume 2)

Garrett Robinson

(Guitar Recorded Versions). This lavishly produced volume is the ultimate collection of songs for acoustic guitar. Carefully selected, meticulously transcribed and beautifully presented, these 30 titles represent some of the greatest songs ever written. The compilation takes in timeless tracks by the great singer-songwriters Bob Dylan ("Mr. Tambourine Man"), Cat Stevens ("Father and Son"), Paul Simon ("Mrs. Robinson"), Leonard Cohen ("Suzanne"), Don McLean ("Vincent") alongside key Beatles songs ("Yesterday," "Blackbird") and other songs by classic artists such as Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Jeff Buckley, Sting, Eva Cassidy, Oasis, Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and the Who. Also represented are a selection of contemporary heroes in Ryan Adams, Elliott Smith, Newton Faulkner, Coldplay and many more; all in all, an exceptional anthology of great songs. All of the songs are presented in standard notation and guitar tablature, with full lyrics, chord symbols and guitar chord boxes. Many of the songs also feature specially commissioned text and photo sections, making this much more than a standard music book. Luxuriously bound with a unique, faux-leather embroidered design and an exquisite presentation box, Legendary Acoustic Guitar Songs will be treasured for years to come as a book to play from, read and re-read.

Legendary Acoustic Guitar Songs

VARIOUS

(Guitar Recorded Versions). This lavishly produced volume is the ultimate collection of classical guitar music. Carefully selected, meticulously edited and beautifully presented, these 50 pieces represent the greatest ever music composed for guitar. Starting with 16th Century music by composers such as Dowland, Milan and Narvaez, the book progresses through the major repertoire for the instrument by Sanz, J.S. Bach, Weiss and Sor and others, and then focuses on the great 19th and 20th Century masters Tarrega, Albeniz, Granados, Barrios Mangore, Llobet, Falla, Rodrigo, Turina. Amongst the masterpieces featured are Falla's 'Homanje'; Barrios Mangore's 'La Catedral'; Torroba's 'Madronos', and Narciso Yepes' timeless arrangement of the 'Romance' from the film Jeux Interdits . Other modern greats such as Lennox Berkeley, Walton, Brouwer and Williams are also included; all in all, an exceptional anthology of wonderful music. Many of the songs also feature specially commissioned text and photo sections, making this much more than a standard music book. Individually numbered, luxuriously bound with a unique, faux-leather embroidered design and an exquisite presentation box, Legendary Classical Guitar Solos will be treasured for years to come as a book to play from, read and re-read.

Legendary Classical Guitar Solos

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