THE tales related in the following pages, I have gathered from the peasantry of Dartmoor, and they may be accepted as representative of the class of stories told of the elves of superstition--the pixies. Had my design been simply to have presented the reader with a collection of these, I might have filled a greater number of pages, but I have had a different aim in view. What I have endeavoured to do has been to give, by means of these tales, as clear an idea as possible of the pixy supers...

THE tales related in the following pages, I have gathered from the peasantry of Dartmoor, and they may be accepted as representative of the class of stories told of the elves of superstition--the pixies.Had my design been simply to have presented the reader with a collection of these, I might have filled a greater number of pages, but I have had a different aim in view. What I have endeavoured to do has been to give, by means of these tales, as clear an idea as possible of the pixy...

Tales of the Dartmoor Pixiesby William Crossing"Pixies (also Piskies and Pigsies as they are sometimes known in Cornwall) are mythical creatures of folklore, considered to be particularly concentrated in the areas around Devon and Cornwall, suggesting some Celtic origin for the belief and name. In regional dialect, these mischievous little folk are sometimes referred to as piskies/piskeys or the little people. They are usually depicted with pointed ears, and often wearing a ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Man Who Never ExistedDetective Lena Marlow has handled countless missing-person cases, but none like Ethan Vale—a man who vanished without a trace… or a past. No records, no family, no proof he was ever there. It’s as if the city erased him.As Lena investigates, she uncovers a pattern of disappearances, strange symbols, and a hidden force distorting reality itself. Streets flicker, shadows shift, and whispers warn he...

This book is designed to educate the youth on wealth and financial literacy. It is for the younger generation to enhance their understanding of money, how to earn it, keep it, and multiply it. It is full of definitions and activities that will increase their understanding of financial literacy setting them up for a successful path as it relates to money matters in life.

Detective Lena Marlow has seen her share of missing-person cases, but nothing could prepare her for Ethan Vale—a man who seems to have vanished without a trace… and without a past. No records, no family, no social media. The city itself acts as if he never existed. As Lena digs deeper, she uncovers a pattern of disappearances, strange symbols, and hints of a hidden force shaping reality. Shadows twist, streets flicker, and whispers warn her to stop. The more she learns, the more the line b...

The definitive life of the painter who forged American identity visually, in art and illustration, with an impact comparable to that of Walt Whitman and Mark Twain in poetry and prose—yet whose own story has remained largely untold.In 1860, at the age of twenty-four, Winslow Homer (1836–1910) sold Harper's Weekly two dozen wood engravings, carved into boxwood blocks and transferred to metal plates to stamp on paper. One was a scene that Homer saw on a visit...

Political parties exist at the centre of democratic politics, but where does power lie within them, and how is it exercised? The Political Party in Canada explores the inner workings of these complex organizations through an examination of the composition and roles of key party actors (members and activists, candidates, local associations, donors, central officials, and members of Parliament), as well as the interactions between them. Contemporary parties play a key role in recrui...

Catherine Malabou’s elaboration of the concept of plasticity has made her one of the most innovative philosophers working today. Formations collects eighteen of Malabou’s early writings, spanning 1986 to 2003, within which her initial articulations of plasticity take shape.Though Malabou might be most famous for bringing neurobiological discourse into conversation with continental philosophy, she has always maintained, as the essays in Formation make clear, that “...

My Fighting Congregation, first published in 1943, is the moving war-time account of U.S. Army Chaplain William Taggart as he describes his work with U.S. servicemen aboard ships in the Pacific, with troops fighting on Java, and while stationed in Australia. Simply told and an inspirational story of the valuable services performed by the Army's chaplain service during World War II.

The authors of this book consult fifteen thinkers, from various fields, who have a profound understanding of the important role that education plays in our world. Each chapter opens with an Introduction and concludes with a discussion and questions.

Epilepsy in children may take on very different forms ranging from mild to severe disabling syndromes. For certain kinds of refractory epilepsy resistant to anti-epileptic drugs and certain kinds of etiology, surgery can reduce the number of seizures and even eliminate them altogether. However, these interventions are highly technical and require advanced technology; therefore, surgeons must have a perfect command of the techniques.Young patients w...