'I'm not so much afraid of the DARK!' said the Little Princess. 'I'm sort of more afraid of ghosts.'Everyone insists that there are no such things as ghosts. But if that is the case, just what is it t
A long-haired woman moves into the priest's house and sets fire to his furniture. And in the title story, a priest waits on the altar for a bride and battles, all that wedding day, with his memories o
Of the many legends about female manifestations of the widely popular East Asian bodhisattva, Quanyin, the most popular recounts her mortal life as the Princess Miaoshan (Marvelous Goodness), and the
Brennan (sociology, U. of Warwick, UK) examines why and how the Hillsborough stadium disaster of 1989 and the death of Princess Diana in 1997 provoked public mourning in Britain. He draws from the pub
In 1574, Christopher Barker published a volume of prayers and poems collected and composed by Elizabeth Tyrwhit, an intimate member of Katherine Parr's circle, governess to the princess Elizabeth, wif
Long before her tragic death, Diana, Princess of Wales was a beloved modern icon, relatable to the general public in a way that transcended the barrier between royal and commoner. As a member of the
Winner of the Swedish crime Academy Award for Best Crime Novel, Kjell Eriksson received wide critical acclaim for his U.S. debut, the international bestseller The Princess of Burundi. Now, this spect
Boisterous third-grader Fran has trouble controlling herself, but learning how to train her gigantic Newfoundland puppy helps her gain enough self-control to win the part of princess in the class play
Unrest is stirring in Egypt, where Yuri is being prepared to become the bride of General Ramses. When she sees the downtrodden state of the people, she takes action that results in an unexpected reun
...Little Violetta trains in secret to become THE PRINCESS KNIGHT. Fierce Molly is out to show ferocious Captain Firebeard and his motley crew just who really rules the high seas in PIRATE GIRL. And b
The seventh daughter of the Sea King, Ekaterina is more than a pampered princess—she's also the family spy. Which makes her the perfect emissary to check out interesting happenings in the neigh
It seems like the summer of dreams come true for Hollywood princess Kaitlin Burke: the media loves her (again), super-cute and funny Austin Meyers is finally her boyfriend, and she's starring in a mov
Rhis, princess of a small kingdom, is invited along with all the other princesses in her part of the world to the coming of age party of the Crown Prince of Vesarja, which is the central and most impo
From the glittering ballrooms of Regency England to the sapphire waters of the Mediterranean, the dazzling finale of Gaelen Foley’s Spice trilogy unfurls the passionate tale of a rebel princess and th
The author of Pink Princess Cookbook presents a collection of themed recipes that are perfect for treasure island, pirate, mermaid, and ocean voyage parties for children, presenting a variety of fun
Medea has been abandoned by her husband. Jason, for whom she has sacrificed so much, has left her and their two children for a younger woman. His new bride is the daughter of the most powerful man
Returning from the crusades in hopes of claiming his true love, Alyson of Olverton, as his bride, Guillelm de la Rochelle is stunned to discover that she is engaged to his father and, torn between jea
Every year, more than 5 million Americans get married. But how much do the bride and groom really know about each other? Improved communication could certainly help the soon-to-be newlyweds know eac
Once upon a time there was an Algonquin princess named Pocahontas, a curious 10-year-old who loved exploring the tidewater lands of her people. One day she encounters strangers, a group of people th
"The Princess of the Flaming Womb," the Javanese legend that introduces this pioneering study, symbolizes the many ambiguities attached to femaleness in Southeast Asian societies. Yet despite these am
The Garshana archives detail the administration of various aspects of a household associated with the royal estate of the general and physician Shu-Kabta and his wife, the princess Simat-Ishtaran.This
Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul become a vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? And what’s a king to do when a princess refuses to marry him? The answers
In Samuel Johnson’s classic philosophical tale, the prince and princess of Abissinia escape their confinement in the Happy Valley and conduct an ultimately unsuccessful search for a choice of life tha
In the sequel to Clabbernappers, rodeo cowboy Danny Ray and his band of eccentric friends must battle the evil Fantasms to save the kidnapped Princess Amber and rescue the kingdom of Elidor from etern
This is a truly magical tale, full of strangeness, terrors and wonders. Many girls daydream that they are really a princess adopted by commoners. In the case of teenager Miranda Popescu, this is lite
This is the fifth volume in a ten-volume series of the critical old-spelling texts of the plays in the Beaumont and Fletcher canon, in which the texts are established on modern bibliographical principles. Each play is introduced by a discussion of the text, has variant readings in footnotes, and is followed by full textual notes and lists of press-variants, emendations of accidentals and historical collations.
In the journal her fifth-year teacher requires, Jillian records the ups and downs of her efforts to become popular as she hosts a class party, creates a school magazine, and tutors some socially misfi
Swept away into a court of magic and beauty, she discovers she is Tania, the lost princess of Faerie. Since Tania's mysterious disappearance five hundred years before, Faerie has been sunk in darkness
To win the woman destined to be his bride . . . Catherine Depford is the wealthiest heiress in London, and she is all but promised to a proper English lord . . . so why is she having dreams of a Sco
In graphic novel format, retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite.
Covering everything from selecting the reception hall and menu to developing a guest list, a comprehensive manual for brides putting together their own celebrations explains how to create the wedding
Dogby, the Happyplace theme park mascot, and his sidekick Snack Girl must solve two crimes that occur at the resort, including an armed assault and the murder of Princess, the theme-park character on
FOUR FROGS, FOUR KISSES, ONE TRU LOVE. Valentine's Day with a twist in this clever novelty. When Princess Polly wishes for the perfect Valentine's Day prince, four frogs rise to the challenge. Will
The unforgettable sequel to Karleen Koen’s beloved debut, Through a Glass DarklyA Book-of-the-Month Club main selectionA bride at ?fteen, widowed at the tender age of twenty, Barbara, Countess Devane,
Blackmailed into marriage to save her family, Briar Davenport is determined to remain a virgin bride, but when Daniel Barrentes, the husband she vows to despise, touches her, she cannot deny the passi
There's a new arrival - an exotic young princess Yasmine, who possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby, a huge stone that legend says has the power to make kings. When the famed jewel goes missing,
"Prepares Christians to be on their guard against deception by satanic forces and to remain members of the true church, the bride of Christ, at the end of the age"--Provided by publisher.
The Culture ClubFirst, Issa Mazumder's nerdy boyfriend dumps her for popular Latina princess Cat Morenaas if Cat even likes him. She just hates Issa. And for good reason: Issa finds out that he
Of all the decisions that go into planning a wedding, choosing the cake may be the sweetest. Much more than dessert, this beloved wedding symbol should be as special as the bride and groom themselves.
Collects two groundbreaking works: "Poison River" traces the backstoryof Luba, from child to teenage mob bride to her escape to Palomar;"Love and Rockets X" is a wide-ranging, Altman-esque story set
