*Author's NoteMy books are intended to provide an accessible and engaging overview of remarkable women's lives, rather than a comprehensive academic analysis complete with references and bibliography. I write for general readers who want history that feels human and alive. I blend expository and narrative styles — weaving solid research into story, scene, dialogue, and explanation — without footnotes or in-text referencing.My aim is simple: to let these wom...

"The Three Days' Tournament: A Study in Romance and Folk-Lore" by Jessie L. Weston delves into the rich tapestry of medieval romance and folklore, exploring the intricate connections between chivalric ideals and the cultural narratives of the time. Weston meticulously analyzes the themes of love, honor, and the heroic journey, drawing on various sources to illustrate how these elements intertwine in the context of tournaments. Her work not only highlights the significance of these events i...

In 'The Three Days' Tournament,' Jessie L. Weston masterfully intertwines Arthurian legend with elements of folktale, crafting a rich and imaginative narrative that explores themes of chivalry, honor, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a mythic medieval landscape, Weston's prose is both lyrical and precise, capturing the essence of its characters and their quests. This work stands within the literary context of early 20th-century studies of myt...

Example in this ebookThe Study comprised in the following pages should, as the title indicates, be regarded as an Appendix to the Studies on the Lancelot Legend previously published in the Grimm Library Series. As will be seen, they not only deal with an adventure ascribed to that hero, but also provide additional arguments in support of the theory of romantic evolution there set forth. Should the earlier volume ever attain to the honour of a second edition, it wil...

Nikola Tesla — inventor, visionary, and suspiciously single pigeon enthusiast — never meant to ignite the HOA apocalypse. But after one ill-fated attempt to 'improve' the community espresso machine using magnets, he finds himself trapped between rival suburban factions arguing over lawn ornament regulations, property lines, and whether zombie raccoons count as emotional support animals.Armed only with questionable science, aggressive sarcasm, and an unsettling number of coat-hanger...

A dynamic re-envisioning of the tarot, including tarot card imagery, that describes how the tarot is queer, that the archetypes are alive, and that tarot doesn’t tell the future; it creates it.Radical Tarot meets the tarot in a space of evolution, deconstruction, and creation, using the historical and common meanings of the cards as a launchpad for digging into limiting beliefs and societal conditioning and unlocking the personal truths beneath.The...

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**From New York Times bestsellers Preston and Child, archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson are tasked with the mysterious deaths of two people found at a site where a UFO allegedly crashed decades before."Excellent." —Kirkus Reviews**Lucas Tappan, a wealthy and eccentric billionaire and founder of Icarus Space Systems, approaches the Santa Fe Archaeological Institute with an outlandish proposal—to finance a careful, scientific excavation of...

New York Times-bestselling author adrienne maree brown knows we need each other more than ever, and offers “loving corrections”: a roadmap towards collective power, righting wrongs, and true belongingThis selection of prescient, compassionate essays explores patterns we engage in that are rooted in limited thinking. Through a lens of “loving correction” rather than mere critique, author adrienne maree brown helps us reimagine how to hold ourselves, our lov...

In a dangerous profession where it's kill or be killed, Mason undertakes the dirty jobs others would rather not do--and invariably don't possess the skills he does to get done right. While on an assignment, he's single-minded in his dedication and focus. When he's not, this warrior plays as hard as he fights. The last thing he anticipates is meeting the one woman he wants but can't have…and equally can't forget.Tesla, a software designer, lost her brother in combat. Getting close t...

"Smith's simple guide will enchant any reader interested in Norse mythology and paganism." — Publishers WeeklyA Radical New Take On Norse PaganismThe Way of Fire and Ice reimagines Norse Paganism with mystical practices and rituals for today's world as well as tips for building community and resisting fascism. This approach to working with Norse deities and beliefs is a living, adaptable tradition, representing a strong al...

A New York Times Notable Book“This book is, simply put, a modern classic. If you read it, you'll never forget it. Prophetic, terrifying, uplifting.” —Stephen KingFrom the bestselling author of Ohio, a masterful American epic charting a near future approaching collapse and a nascent but strengthening solidarity.In the first decades of the 21st century, the world is convulsing, its governments mired i...