“Stories for Parents, Children and Grandchildren” is a stroll through the universal traditions and legends, lulled by the unforgettable magic words “Once upon a time…”
This book by Paulo Coelho contains joyful, amazing and dramatic stories for readers of all ages. Most of them recount traditional legends and tales from many cultures. Included are also stories inspired by the author’s personal experience and episodes from the lives of celebrated names, as means of reflection.

For the past ten years Mikel J. Koven has focused much of his research on the relationship between urban legends and popular cinema. Film, Folklore, and Urban Legends is a collection of some previously published articles he has written on this subject. This book broadens the debate beyond the narrow confines of folklore studies.

The myths and legends in this book have been selected both for their excellence as stories and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling.

• A collection of Native American myths and legends.
• Selected for their excellence as stories, and because they illustrate the distinctive nature of Native American storytelling.
• Drawn from the oral traditions of all major areas of aboriginal North America.
• Reveals the highly practical functions of myths and legends in Native American societies.
• Illustrates American Indians’ profound engagement with their natural environment.
• Edited by an outstanding interpreter of Native American oral stories.

Taking an original photographic approach to look in detail at certain topics, this fascinating book provide deeper understanding and richer enjoyment of the world of myths and legends.