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.
Mini Magic is a two-level story-based course for young learners starting English for the first time.The two-level coursebook consists of six lively stories which are presented through a cartoon strip, a Big Book, and Posters with reusable stickers.
Pupils also get the chance to retell the stories with their own mini-poster and character cut-outs. In Mini Magic, reading and writing are introduced within a graded syllabus for the first time.Pupils will learn stories through songs, games and drama. They will enjoy learning English!
Anansi and the Box of Stories: A West African Folktale
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Kids | 9 January 2009
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The sky god Nyame keeps all the world's stories locked in a box. But if Anansi can trick some of the earth's fiercest and quickest creatures, Nyame will share his stories. Will Anansi succeed?
Added by: Dontspeakenglish | Karma: 7.25 | Fiction literature | 7 January 2009
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Eighteen original stories about the “lives” of the undead
From vampires to mummy con artists, this lively collection explores the many forms the undead can take in stories that range from the chilling to the hysterical. There are those who people the Afterlife, others who wander the lands of the living in ghostly form, and even those who walk about in the flesh.
For anyone who’s ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side of this mortal coil, this collection will provide a wide range of intriguing answers from those who are undead...and loving it!
Added by: stovokor | Karma: 1758.61 | Fiction literature | 2 January 2009
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In these tales, people are put under heavy mental stress by fatal accidents, hostile environments or insoluble doubts. Their reactions become uncontrollable. The short stories give a good picture of Conrad's themes, story building with surprising outcomes and view on mankind: `Morality is not a method of happiness'. Joseph Conrad, born Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, (1857-1924) was a Polish-born novelist who spent most of his adult life in Britain. He is regarded as one of the greatest English novelists, which is even more notable because he did not learn to speak English well until he was in his 20s. He is recognized as a master prose stylist.
