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DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously edited collection of the greatest Russian classics: Introduction: The History of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls A Hero of Our Time Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: The Story of a Journey Ward No. 6 Mother (Maxim Gorky) Satan's Diary (Leonid Andreyev) Plays: The Choice of a Tutor (Denis Fonvizin) The Inspector General; or, The Government Inspector (Nikolai Gogol) Anton Chekhov: On the High Road Swan Song, A Play in one Act Ivanoff The Anniversary; o...
Many ancient legends in circulation, either through verbal story-telling, ancient script or paintings, have assisted the human race in understanding the complex world we live in, even if they have been embellished over the years. They have helped us form societies and have given people reason to live, they are the blocks that when linked together can help us find the answers we as a human race have been searching for. Myths and Legends gathers together the principal mythologies, legends and folklore of ancient and modern cultures and explores the relationship that they have with their people and with the major religions of the world. Contents : Creation; male and female relationships; natural disaster; survival; death and the afterlife. Principal myths and legends of the world: Greek, Roman, Celtic; pagan; Arthurian; Greenman, Norse, Voodoo; Caribbean folk heroes; giants, dragons and unicorns; Maori gods rangi and papa (sky and earth); dream-time of the indigenous Australians; Bon of Tibet; Chinese mythology; Native American tribal stories; mythology and religion: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Taoism.
Dear reader, if you are holding in your hands the book Legends of the Phoenix by A.V.Trehlebov, then in just a moment a magnificent journey awaits you filled with fascinating knowledge about the hidden history of our world and some of the most fascinating societal processes to ever occur. If you have already read a few dozen books on the subject but are still asking yourself the questions "Who am i?" "What is my purpose here?" or "Why do we die?" then this book will become a treasure within your library. If you are still searching for the answers to the age old questions of the origins of life on earth, the origins and evolution of our modern civilization, the origins of different races, the...
Collects Star Wars: Boba Fett - Bounty on Bar-Kooda (1995) #1, Star Wars: Boba Fett - When the Fat Lady Swings (1996) #2, Star Wars: Boba Fett - Murder Most Foul (1997) #3, Star Wars: Boba Fett - Agent of Doom (2000) #1, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #19. A legend returns, and the future awaits! Boba Fett is alive! And the deadly assignments he takes on next will prove he's still the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter! Then, Luke Skywalker has established a new academy to train the next generation of Jedi Knights, and his students are given their first mission - ready or not - to stop an ancient evil on a distant mining colony! Plus: Luke is about to marry Mara Jade, once the Emperor's greatest assassin - but threats from both sides arise to prevent their happy union! And after Chewbacca's untimely death, his greatest friends, family and enemies share remembrances of an unlikely rebel's heroic life!
Roman Petriv, a retired voivod, is looking forward to enjoying some peace after a lifetime of warring. His last fight, leading a successful defense of Zavaliv from the Ottoman attack ten years ago made him a first choice for the town's magistrate. They had known ten years of peace and it felt good. When Cossack’s sotnja comes by, it stirs up memories of his past and reminds him that his sense of peace is not shared by the rest of the land. Many of the Cossacks are wounded from the battles which rage closer and closer to home. When warriors leave, a new threat emerges: the kind Roman has no idea how to fight. Ancient forest gods of his predecessors do not feel threatened by the sharp edge of a steel weapon. While the Christian faith is the predominant one in the land, the truth is that it, like a veil, is laid over the much older faith. Ancient Slavic paganism and its deities still exist deep in the abundant forests of these lands. Sometimes they meddle in human affairs. When the old gods answer the town witch, things begin to spiral out of control.
Slavic Myths & Legends is a comprehensive study on myths, folklore and legends of the Slavic people settled in Eastern and Central Europe with a meticulous approach to the spirits and ghouls found in Slavic mythical beliefs. Thorough and comprehensive research covers various aspects of the theme, from stories of spirits of the dead, through folk tales of gods and beings of the households, forests and water, to legends of Slavic gods. The study comprehends the mythology of Slavic people of the Elbe river and the Russians, with a glance at the Baltic mythology.
Collects Star Wars: Droids (1994) #1-6 And Special, Star Wars: Droids (1995) #1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive #1 And Material From Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1 And Star Wars Tales #16 And #20. R2-D2 and C-3PO steal the spotlight! Even before joining the rebellion, everyones favorite droids had plenty of exciting adventures. With the Empire on the march, the squabbling duo find themselves in the middle of trouble in the Kalarba System but is Corellian rogue Jace Forno friend or foe? On the smuggler planet of Nar Shaddaa, con artist Olag Greck has a brush with the law the newly deputized droids! Then, with a new Ithorian master to follow, R2 is laid low by a computer virus! And thrill to planet-saving action co-written by C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels! Plus: Pirates, bounty hunters, rock monsters and R2s day out!
TARGET: TERRA The world of Northwind has been ravaged in the fierce battle between the Highlanders and the Steel Wolves—and now the Clan warriors have set their sights on Terra. The fate of the birthplace of humankind now rests in the hands of three very different MechWarriors: Ezekiel Crow: Betrayer of the Highlanders—and on the run from both political and military enemies. Anastasia Kerensky: Ruthless leader of the Steel Wolves—and if she has her way, the next Conqueror of Terra. Tara Campbell: embattled Countess of the Northwind Highlanders—and Terra’s only hope in its most desperate hour. A desperate three-way race ensues to see who will be the first to reach Terra…and who will ultimately claim it….
For nearly seven decades, the Ballon d’Or has established itself as the pinnacle of recognition in world football. Created by the French magazine France Football in 1956, the award has honoured generations of exceptional players, from Stanley Matthews and Alfredo Di Stéfano, the Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo hegemony to Rodri. This book offers an exciting look at the award’s trajectory to 2024, highlighting the achievements of its greatest winners, the evolution of criteria and the political and cultural changes that have shaped its history. Each chapter explores a unique phase of football, from European dominance in the early decades to the modern era of globalisation, where players from different continents compete for the trophy. It focuses on the details and contexts in which stars such as Johan Cruyff, George Weah, Zidane and Ronaldo Fenômeno have won their awards.
This holistic study demonstrates the interconnected nature of early medieval origin legends and traces their growth over time.