Result for "August" in Fantasy

Ein Kampf mit dem Drachen, ein verhängnisvolles Lindenblatt, die Tarnkappe des Zwergenkönigs und ein unermesslicher Schatz sind nur einige der Motive des großen Sagenzyklus’ "Die Nibelungen". Auch die Geschichten rund um Odysseus, Parzival und König Artus faszinieren Jung und Alt bis heute.

Zehn Jahre dauerte es, bis Troja durch Odysseus' List erobert wurde - zehn weitere Jahre benötigt er, um in seine Heimat Ithaka zurückzukehren. Zahlreiche Prüfungen werden ihm von den Göttern auferlegt, ehe er endlich nach Hause findet. Das weltberühmte Epos - ungekürzt gelesen von David Nathan.

Ein Kampf mit dem Drachen, ein verhängnisvolles Lindenblatt, die Tarnkappe des Zwergenkönigs und ein unermesslicher Schatz sind nur einige der Moti-ve des großen Sagenzyklus' "Die Nibelungen". Heldenmut, Liebe, Betrug, Eifersucht, Mord und Rache treiben die Geschichte um den strahlenden Siegfried und den skrupellosen Hagen, um die schö-ne Kriemhild und die starke Brunhild, um König Gunther und seine Brüder Gernot und Giselher voran. Auguste Lechners Übertragung des großen Sagenstoffes macht die Faszination "Nibelungen" auch für jugendliche Hörer*innen erlebbar.

Melmarc Lockwood dreams of becoming a Gifted, unlocking a Skill and Class that will set him apart. For the minute few fortunate enough to gain these abilities, becoming Delvers who enter and seal Portals is just the beginning. Melmarc's wish is far greater: he wants to become a Delver so powerful that battles end before they even start, with his mere presence. But, that goal feels quite distant, almost unattainable. However, with an uncle who has an odd penchant for collecting 'civilized discarded items', and a brother with a unique Class, maybe Melmarc just might achieve the impossible.

A Goddess is imprisoned, and a terrible being is hunting him — Ace faces his most impossible Challenge yet. When he inherited magical powers and a destiny to fight demons, Ace Winters didn’t think his life would be on easy street. But the dangers continue to increase, and the Final Challenge...

Die 14 schönsten Geschichten für eine märchenhafte Weihnachtszeit Bei Schnee und Sturm saßen die Menschen seit jeher gemeinsam am Feuer und vertrieben sich die Zeit mit Geschichten – vom Weihnachtsfest und seinen Märchen. Enthält: »Der goldene Schlüssel« von Jakob und Wilhelm Grimm...

Damned by gods and threaded by fates, two mortals must embrace the darkness to find their true destinies. Lilith Clarke is supposed to be dead: murdered by the vicious King Oren, her blood staining a field of daisies. But death would have been merciful. After years of having no name, she is...

Eintauchen in das orientalische Reich des Morgenlandes mit den märchenhaften Erzählungen aus 1001 Nacht. Mit Sindbad dem Seefahrer geht es auf sieben magische Reisen voller spannender Entdeckungen und Abenteuer. Ali Baba begegnet einer riesigen Räuberschar, denen er mit List und Mut eine Falle stellen kann. Außerdem lässt sich ein reicher Mann absichtlich von Dieben überlisten, doch kurze Zeit später ergeht es ihm schlecht...5 spannende Erzählungen aus dem Orient!

Die Gans Auguste soll nach dem Willen von Vater Löwenhaupt als Festtagsbraten auf den Teller. Doch längst ist Gustje ein Freund der Familie geworden, insbesondere des kleinen Peterle.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews is back with the newest book in the exciting Hidden Legacy series—the thrilling conclusion to her trilogy featuring fierce and beautiful Prime magic user Catalina Baylor. An escaped spider, the unexpected arrival of an Imperial Russian Prince...

A madman is capturing civilians and locking them in dangerous dungeons. The Boxer is now an official Defender of the City, so he and his team of Knuckleheads must quickly unravel the secrets of the maniacal Dungeon Builder before he completes his mysterious plan. Facing some of his most challenging foes yet, the Boxer will have to train hard with his stunning but shy team leader—a powerful fighter in her own right—to overcome the increasingly treacherous traps and labyrinths. Will he be able to save the day and unmask the Dungeon Builder, or will the city descend into chaos?

Eine Sagenreise durch Nordrhein-Westfalen, vom Münsterland über den Teutoburger Wald bis zu den Ufern des Rheins Jede Region in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz hütet ihren eigenen Märchen- und Sagenschatz, so auch Nordrhein-Westfalen: Hier liegen jene uralten Städte Aachen, Xanten...

Ace Winters is about to discover what demons fear. As the Chosen of a Goddess, Ace faces his hardest challenge yet as the cruel, mysterious Sleeper draws near. The world shakes with anticipation, and he must do everything in his power to prepare to fight a creature even the gods feared. His friends along with a sassy and intriguing good demon join him as he races around the world, hoping to find a way to stop the coming threat.

Märchen, Sagen und Legenden aus dem hohen Norden, speziell aus Finnland, begegnen uns hier! Mit dabei: "Das Zauberross", "Geld macht nicht reich, wenn Gott nicht hilft", "Vom dummen Teufel", "Der Goldvogel", "Beim Teufel in der Lehre", "Der Mann mit dem Rindenschuh", "Die sieben Brüder", "Der starke Sohn des Schmieds", "Das törichte Weib", "Der Zauberring", "Die Wunderdinge", "Der Ochsensohn", "Der Besenbinder und der König", "Das böse Weib", "Bruder und Schwester und die goldlockigen Königssöhne", "Was ist besser: Wahrheit oder Lüge?", "Wie die Trauerbirke entstanden ist".

Carter Ash wakes up with no memories in a virtual basic training. All the recruits will die within the next six weeks. Lucky for them, they’ve all got three lives. He’s assigned to a squad with his goofy friend and another captivating cadet, Iris. They have to keep each other alive as long as possible because when they die, they get assigned their permanent character class. And everyone in the squad wants a valuable class, ideally the kind where you don’t get killed immediately.

Fighting demons and saving the world wasn’t in his life plan—but Ace Winters heard the call and stepped up. As the Chosen of a Goddess, he is one of the few people standing between the normal world and the demonic. But as he’s still learning exactly what he can do, Ace is set upon by powerful new demons with abilities they shouldn’t have. They have strong, strange magic and push him to his limits.

Walking home from a party, a demon attacks him. Instead of dying from shock at the sight of a beast that shouldn’t exist, Ace discovers that he is the last in a line of divinely chosen demon hunters. But now the demons know too, and he’ll have to fight for his survival while learning on the fly. And even worse — an ancient horror sets plans in motion that could end the world. Luckily, an enchanting witch is there to help him learn to control his new magic and powers. They’ll have to work together to save everyone they love.

Jack Jenkins, aka the Boxer, and his superteam the Knuckleheads are getting a chance to prove themselves. If they can step up to the challenge then they will become a City Level team, with all the prestige and rewards that entails.

For fans of?The Princess Bride?and Gideon the Ninth: a bloody?lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set?in a glittering world transformed by industrial change – and?simmering class warfare. Ichorite is progress. More durable and malleable than steel, ichorite is the lifeblood of a dawning...

When a ruthless commander takes over the moon, he has it out for Carter Ash. The commander sends him to a tiny settlement to defend it with the worst soldiers for the job. Carter’s only support comes from an unexpected place: an enticing alien diplomat. That’s not all, however—the meager soldiers he has are being hunted and killed by something outside the colony.