With NEW, REVAMPED COVER plus NEW COLOUR IMAGES!These 38 Japanese children’s stories and legends have been collected from many sources. Some of them have been selected from the Ko-ji-ki, or Record of Ancient Matters, which contains the mythology of Japan.Herein you will find stories likeGreen Willow,The Flute,The Sea King And The Magic Jewels,The Peony lantern,The Robe of Feathers,The Bell Of ...

Baysprites, small creatures akin to elves and leprechauns, stand just three inches tall—about the size of a person's thumb. Originating from Ireland, one clan of baysprites left their homeland during the Great Hunger. In 1846, around one hundred baysprites crossed the Atlantic, stowing away on a ship bound for Baltimore. They eventually established colonies along the northern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. This enchanting tale, narrated by a grandmother to her grandchildren, follows a bayspr...

Long ago, as I’ve heard tell, there dwelt at the temple of Morinji, in the Province of Kotsuke, a holy priest. Now there were three things about this reverend man. First, he was wrapped up in meditations and observances and forms and doctrines. He was a great one for the Sacred Sutras, and knew strange and mystical things. Then he had a fine exquisite taste of his own, and nothing pleased him so much as the ancient tea ceremony of the Cha-no-yu; and for the third thing about him, he knew b...

"Japanese Fairy Tales" by Grace James presents a captivating collection of traditional stories rooted in Japanese literature and folklore. Grace James masterfully brings to life a rich tapestry of cultural heritage, weaving together enchanting fairy tales, mythical creatures, and age-old legends. Within the pages of this anthology, readers embark on a journey through the depths of Japanese mythology, encountering supernatural creatures and exploring moral lessons embedded within each narra...

A young Pacific Island woman's true coming-of-age story takes the reader from a vanishing small island state to rural Philippine villages and ends in an American jail.She and other detainees share a life inside walls few have ever entered. Narratives of survival, rooted faiths stronger than the concrete that incarcerates them, will shock, awe, and inspire the reader as the women wait for their cases to be heard.Icons for all domestic violence survivors, faith followers, and...

More than 200 clever parenting tips to help kids go to bed, clean their room, take a bath, and more—without tears or fights.As a parent, you want nothing more than to keep your child fed, clothed, clean, healthy, and safe. Your kid, meanwhile, wants nothing more than to eat junk, go nude, stay up all night, and fall down a well. Begging doesn’t work. Bribery isn’t sustainable. You don’t want to shout. It’s time to get sneaky.***The Sneaky Parent***offers a ...

Grace James's Japanese Fairy Tales gathers traditional narratives of enchantment, moral testing, transformation, and wonder, presenting such figures as grateful animals, brave children, spirits, demons, and divine beings within a lucid Edwardian prose style. The collection belongs to the early twentieth-century Anglophone fascination with Japanese art and literature, yet its tales retain the compact elegance, symbolic clarity, and ethical resonance of oral folklore. Illustrated in many edi...

Go Ahead—Make A Difference.We all wish people would be nicer to one another, treat others with respect, and be good to fellow neighbors. But who knows how to go about doing that these days? The Good Deed Guide has all the answers.Learn To:• Help Someone Cross the Street• Start a Neighborhood Watch• Help a Friend Quit Smoking• Jump-Start a CarThis fully illustrated handbook provides clear step-by-step directions ...

In "Japanese Fairy Tales," Grace James artfully compiles a selection of traditional Japanese folk stories, bringing to life the enchanting lore and cultural nuances of Japan through vivid prose and lyrical storytelling. The collection, rich with intricate narratives, not only entertains but also illuminates the moral and philosophical underpinnings inherent in each tale. James employs a style that reflects both authenticity and accessibility, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western au...

Dive deeper into the profound significance of biblical name changes with the Companion Bible Study Guide For: Transformations - A Journey Through Biblical Name Changes. This book offers a structured and insightful exploration of the life-changing stories of Abram, Sarai, Jacob, Simon, Saul, Oshea, Naomi, Joseph, Daniel, and Hadassah.Each chapter of the study guide is filled with key verses, thought-provoking questions, and personal applications designed to lead you through God's pu...

What if a name held the power to alter destinies? Transformations: A Journey Through Biblical Name Changes takes readers on an eye-opening exploration of the profound significance behind the names and identity shifts recorded in the Bible.From Abram becoming Abraham to Saul's transformation into Paul, each name change represents a pivotal moment of faith, purpose, or divine intervention. Through carefully researched narratives and insightful reflections, this book uncovers the deep...

This book is about my journey and how it has helped me see things through a different lens. Started as a journal to collect my thoughts and a bookmark in my life. Shared to hopefully help others find a little peace in a chaotic world.