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Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories. A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional tales, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea. This volume includes legends from Hawai'i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. You'll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art, creating a special illustrated edition to read, share, and treasure across generations. POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike. TALES THAT TRANSPORT YOU: These folktales are deeply rooted in the landscape of the Polynesian islands. Dramatic mountain peaks, secluded valleys, and mesmerizing ocean vistas offer striking settings for timeless stories of magic. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display. Perfect for: Adult, young adult, and teen fans of fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, and history Readers with Polynesian heritage or interested in Polynesian culture Illustration and art lovers Collectors of illustrated classics and such popular mythology books as D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths or Bulfinch's Mythology Fans of Moana Fans of the illustrator Yiling ChanguesShow book
This is a collection of six short stories, each of them illustrating that even a marriage which looks perfect from the outside can be sabotaged quite easily by the two people involved. - Summary by CarolinShow book
Description： When midnight descends on Riverside Amusement Park, the rides come alive—and they're hungry. A mysterious email promises 10 million yen to anyone who survives five deadly challenges. But as amusement park attractions transform into instruments of death, the real game begins. The pirate ship captain starts severing heads. The Ferris wheel accelerates beyond control. A giant wolf hunts through fog-shrouded carousels. With each terrifying ride, the body count rises and the survivors must uncover the horrifying truth behind this nightmare. When Yui, a young woman, joins forces with a fearless stranger, they discover that some games have much higher stakes than prize money. As alliances crumble and true colors emerge, they'll face a final coaster ride through forests where the line between life and death becomes razor-thin. But the deepest mystery of all isn't the park—it's what brought them here, and what one person will do to save another.Show book
How far are you willing to go to keep a secret? James Buxton is summoned to his publicist office. He’s not brave enough to tell her he’s suffering from writer’s block. She tells him to write a romance novel. At first he refuses; explaining he writes crime. She gives him a seductive kiss then says go write me a romance novel. When he arrives at a bed and breakfast hotel, he meets an attractive woman, Mia Garnett. Did fate bring them together or something else? James meets an elderly woman, Eloise, who wants to dictate a romance novel to him. She tells him to take all the credit for the book. The story is about a woman living in the1940’s and her struggles to survive when her husband goes to war. Lilly and her friend Suzie commit a horrific act. They vow to take the unspeakable deed to their grave. As James types the novel, he falls in love with Mia. After a romantic dinner at a restaurant they dance to the juke box with the song queue full. At the end of the night they are informed the jukebox queue hasn’t worked in years. When Mia hears the truth behind Eloise, will the discovery put a rift between her and James forever?Show book
Description： "Superpower Kids" is a set of science fiction novels written by Liu Qi, specifically for young readers. The series tells the story of three teenagers in the fictional city of Ke City who gain superpowers due to a radiation accident. To protect the safety of their city, they form a secret group called the Superpowered Teen Squad. Using their superpowers, courage, and wisdom, they repeatedly resolve crises and turn dangers into safety. They battle Dr. Nano and pursue alien invaders in Ke City; they travel to Gene Island to fight bizarre genetic monsters; they even travel back in time to the Cretaceous period, 65.01 million years ago, where they pilot mechs and fight against a dinosaur army; they enter virtual cyberspace to rescue trapped players by battling Mr. V; they also journey to Antarctica, where they encounter a mysterious race of Batmen and resolve a virus crisis threatening Ke City. Their stories will continue to unfold on various stages and across different times and spaces. These three ordinary middle school students become extraordinary due to their superpowers. Their adventures seamlessly blend with various sci-fi themes. Through each story, young readers join the characters on their adventures, learning about growth and responsibility, and experiencing friendship and duty along the way."《超能少年》是作家刘琦专为青少年创作的一套科幻小说。讲述了在一个虚构的城市科市，三个因辐射意外拥有了超能力的少年，为了维护城市安危，组成了秘密的超能少年团。 他们利用身上的超能力，凭借勇气和智慧，一次次化解危机，化险为夷。他们大战纳米博士，追击入侵科市的外星人；他们前往基因岛，与千奇百怪的基因怪物作战；他们甚至穿越时间，回到了6501万年前的白垩纪，操控机甲，大战恐龙军团；他们也进入过虚拟网络空间，为了拯救被困在此的玩家，与V先生战斗；他们也前往南极，在这里遇到了神秘的蝙蝠人种族，解除了科市的病毒危机。 他们的故事还将在不同舞台，不同时空下继续演绎下去。 这三个普通的初中孩子，因为拥有了超能力，变得不再普通。他们的冒险，与科幻的各个主题有机融合在一起。一个个故事中，青少年读者跟着书中人物一起冒险，在阅读中学会成长与担当，体会友谊与责任。 Author Biography： Liu Qi is an emerging sci-fi and children's book author. He is a member of the World Chinese Science Fiction Association and the China Science Writers Association. Liu has published hundreds of thousands of words across various genres, including science fiction, children's literature, and fairy tales. His writing style is mature, emotionally nuanced, and rhythmically compelling. He has won the "Light Year Award" for science fiction, and his representative work is the "Superpowered Kids" series.刘琦，新锐科幻、童书作家。世界华人科幻协会会员，中国科普作协会员。已累计发表、出版科幻、少儿、童话等各类作品数十万字，文风成熟，感情细腻，节奏感强。曾获科幻"光年奖"，代表作《超能少年》系列。Show book
Title: The Dunwich Horror — Part 4 of 10 Author: H. P. Lovecraft Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1929 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 62 — Part 4 of 10 Description: Welcome to Timeless Terrors No. 62, continuing H. P. Lovecraft’s chilling masterpiece of cosmic dread: The Dunwich Horror. The strange occurrences at the Whateley farmhouse intensify. Wilbur Whateley’s unnatural growth and mysterious abilities are only the beginning, as the unseen presence in the attic grows ever more powerful. Shadows move where they should not, the hills tremble with otherworldly force, and the village whispers of terror spread farther than ever. Locked away with his grandfather, Wilbur nurtures a secret that is too vast, too alien, and too hungry to remain hidden. Every sound, every shadow, hints at the approaching horror, and the villagers’ fear grows alongside the incomprehensible forces at work. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance brings Lovecraft’s cosmic horror vividly to life, exploring the thin boundary between human reality and ancient, unknowable forces. This is Part 4 of a 10-part complete audiobook. Stay tuned — the nightmare continues.Show book
