Having already appropriated Odin and Loki for his novel American Gods, Gaiman turns his restless imagination to a retelling of Norse folklore (a youthful interest of his). He begins by introducing us to the three main mythological figures: Odin, the highest and oldest of the gods; his son, Thor, who makes up in brawn what he lacks in brains; and Loki, offspring of giants and a wily trickster. In a series of stories, we learn how Thor acquired his...

"A guide to cryptids of the United States and the local communities that celebrate them"-- Provided by publisher. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of creatures from all fifty states. He investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids, creating a fascinating tour through American folklore and history. In exploring the stories we tell about monsters,...

"Soren's sister, Eglantine, is falling under the spell of a strange nightly dream. Then, just as Soren notices her trancelike state, Eglantine disappears, and the dreams become a deadly waking nightmare that puts the Great Tree of Ga'Hoole in terrible danger." -- Back cover.

Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and Mythos from Around the World features 90 different creatures from around the world, each with their own researched description and full-color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: cryptids, folklore, and mythology. It features popular cryptid favorites, such as Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, and some lesser-known cryptids, such as the Enfield Horror and the Montauk Monster....

"Discover where faeries and other mythical creatures are hiding in our modern, urban environment with this beautifully illustrated guide to uncovering magical beings"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents, the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it, from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska.

"The Tower of Babel is proving to be as difficult to reenter as it was to break out of. Forced into a life of piracy, Senlin and his eclectic crew are struggling to survive aboard their stolen airship as the hunt to rescue Senlin's lost wife continues. Hopeless and desolate, they turn to a legend of the Tower, the mysterious Sphinx. But help from the Sphinx never comes cheaply, and as Senlin knows, debts aren't always what they seem in the Tower of...

The fate of mankind hangs in the balance when a ruthless prince awakens an unstoppable army of creatures and wages war with the human world. It's up to Hellboy and his team of paranormal outcasts to face off with the forces of darkness.

"Two people once connected by a vast and mysterious library are now separated and must overcome time and distance to reunite and bring peace to their worlds... The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, family, and the world seem certain to fail. The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space, lost, divided into...

Es war einmal... Freche Zwerge, süße Feen und sprechende Tiere, die glücklich im Wald lebten. Es gab auch Kinder, Prinzen und Prinzessinnen, magische Blumen und Hexen auf fliegenden Besen. Es gab, in der Tat, bezaubernde, lustige Geschichten, alle in einer unglaublichen Sammlung von Märchen zusammengefasst. Fügen Sie dieses Buch Ihrem Warenkorb hinzu und machen Sie sich bereit, auf den Flügeln der Fantasie zu fliegen... bereiten Sie...