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Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, martial artist, student, or simply seeking practical wisdom, this Complete Strategy Collection delivers powerful insights into leadership, competition, and self-mastery—timeless tools for victory in any field.

Demonic temptresses–from siren-mermaids to Lilith–are well known today, and their mythology focuses around the seductive danger they pose to men. But the root of these figures can be traced back 4,000 years and in their earliest incarnations they were in fact demons worshipped and feared by women.

Esta Edición Completa presenta las ideas de Maquiavelo al lector contemporáneo mediante una modernización línea por línea que mantiene fielmente el tono, la estructura y el mensaje original. Diseñada para ser accesible y auténtica, esta edición permite que los lectores modernos se conecten directamente con las ideas de Maquiavelo sin las barreras del lenguaje arcaico ni de frases demasiado densas.

Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. Stalk stumpy gators or Hogzilla as they prowl Florida's swamps and suburbs. Discover the quintessential Cracker cowboy and the Barefoot Mailman, plus the origin of names like Boca Raton and Orlando.

They live in shadows - deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' tales, passed down through generations. Yet no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them: werewolves and wendigos, poltergeists and vampires, angry elves and vengeful spirits.

Here in North America, there be monsters! Jason Offutt takes you on a thrilling adventure across all twenty-three countries―as well as every state and territory of the US, Canada, and Mexico―to meet one or more monsters in each location.

A fascinating guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, from the host of the hit podcast Lore. They live in shadows - deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' tales, passed down through generations. And yet no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them.

When NASA sent astronauts to the moon in the 1960s and 1970s the agency excluded women from the corps, arguing that only military test pilots—made up exclusively of men—had the right stuff. It was an era in which women were steered away from jobs in science and deemed unqualified for space flight. Eventually, though, NASA recognized its blunder and opened the application process to a wider array of hopefuls, regardless of race or gender. From a candidate pool of 8,000 six elite women were selected in 1978—Sally Ride, Judy Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon.

A perfect gift, this book will take you room by room to discover global traditions, remedies, folklore, and rituals hiding in your house. Uncover the folklore and rituals hiding in your own home. If you’ve ever wondered which windowsill herbs repel the supernatural, which way you should hang up a horseshoe, or whether your dog can talk, crack open this book and take a tour around the beliefs and traditions that lurk under the stairs, inside the cracks and behind every cobweb of your home.

First published in 1957, The Secret Lore of Magic contains within it a series of major source books of magical arts. Many of them translated into English for the first time, these works are annotated. The book’s title in itself signaled the fact that the bulk of material in this bibliographical study had never been published openly before.

Un classique intemporel du pouvoir et de la stratégie politique — désormais en français moderne, avec toute la structure et le sens de l'œuvre originale préservés. Depuis plus de 500 ans, Le Prince de Niccolò Machiavel est l’un des ouvrages les plus influents et controversés jamais écrits sur le leadership, la politique et la nature humaine. Cette édition complète offre au lecteur d’aujourd’hui les réflexions de Machiavel à travers une modernisation fidèle, ligne par ligne, qui conserve le ton, la structure et le message d’origine.

Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Kids is a book about presenting the concepts of situational awareness to children (ages 5 to 12) in a way that will keep them engaged and help them take an active role in their own personal security. This book will show you how to use fun, interactive games to build situational awareness skills. Whether you're a parent, relative, or work in the childcare industry, the things you impart upon children will have a lasting impact on the way they live their lives. Nowhere is this more important than in the area of personal safety.

Whether you’re discovering Stoicism for the first time or revisiting its timeless teachings, this audiobook offers the perfect guide to clarity, self-mastery, and a deeper appreciation for life.

Découvrez le classique intemporel qui a inspiré dirigeants, entrepreneurs et stratèges depuis plus de 2 000 ans – dans une version moderne et accessible à tous. L’Art de la guerre de Sun Tzu n’est pas qu’un traité militaire ancien : c’est un guide universel pour affronter les défis, prendre de meilleures décisions et remporter la victoire avec intelligence. Qu’est-ce qui rend ce livre audio unique ? Une traduction française moderne : Découvrez les enseignements de Sun Tzu dans une langue claire, directe et soigneusement adaptée aux auditeurs contemporains.

Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you're a fan who's only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien's tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show is your perfect guide.Each episode unpacks the intricate stories and characters that form the foundation of Tolkien's mythology, helping you enhance your appreciation of Amazon's Rings of Power series or simply explore more of Tolkien's legendary world.This ...

For over 500 years, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli has been one of the most influential—and controversial—works ever written on leadership, politics, and human nature. This Complete Edition brings Machiavelli’s insights to today’s listener with a faithful line-by-line modernization that keeps the original tone, structure, and message fully intact. Designed to be both accessible and authentic, this edition allows modern listeners to engage directly with Machiavelli’s ideas—without the barriers of outdated language or dense phrasing.

Drawing directly from the actual surviving Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from the 16th century onward. He explores the history of magic in Iceland in pagan and early Christian times and reveals specific practical techniques and ritual templates that readers can adapt to their unique purposes. Illustrating traditional Icelandic magical practices and the Icelanders’ attitudes toward them, he shares original translations of Icelandic folktales.

The Secret Commonwealth of Elves, Fauns & Fairies is an extraordinary journey into the hidden folklore and mysticism of Scotland’s magical realms. Written by Reverend Robert Kirk in the late 17th century, this classic text dives into the secret lives of supernatural beings said to inhabit the Highlands—elves, fauns, fairies, and other mysterious entities that coexisted with humanity just beyond the visible world. Kirk’s observations capture the beliefs, sightings, and stories of these entities, revealing a world rich with wonder, superstition, and spiritual insights.

New England's history is marked with witch executions, curses, and an untold number of cemeteries hiding mysteries beneath their stones. In this sometimes harsh landscape, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Examine the footprints burned into the ledge of Devil's Foot Rock in Rhode Island. Spend a night at the Kennebunk Inn in Maine, where the mischievous specter of Silas Perkins still resides.

Classic Chinese novels and stories, retold in English and in a way that makes them more accessible to non-Chinese audiences. chineselore.com