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The Daggers of Ire [electronic resource] : by Cervantes, J. C..aut; cloudLibrary;
“A perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!" —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians A rich and exciting new Latine middle grade fantasy about sisterhood, magic, and the power of kids to face what grown-ups refuse to see—by J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series Esmerelda Santos is a rare bruja, born with Chaos magic in her veins. She and her family are direct descendants of one of the four original witches—a mysterious legend about the night magic was born in San Bosco. But since the death of her mother, Esme is more concerned about healing their father’s spiraling grief. When Esme finds a heart spell in a forbidden grimorio, she thinks it could be the answer to making her dad whole again. But before she can try, she and her best friend, Tiago, discover that their families and all the town’s witches have vanished—along with their magic, which keeps San Bosco alive. The only way to save them and the town is to find an original witch—impossible, since no one has actually ever seen one. With a witch hunter on their tail, Esme and Tiago journey to a banished realm where forbidden magic runs wild. Here the two must embrace their powers and confront the legend’s terrible truths . . . or risk losing their families and their magic forever. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!
Subjects: Electronic books.; Multigenerational; Fantasy & Magic; Caribbean & Latin American;
© 2024., HarperCollins,
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess The Senior Year Adventures, Book 2 [electronic resource] : by Riordan, Rick.aut; cloudLibrary;
In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong? Rick Riordan’s newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of gods and monsters, and many other delightful tricks and treats. Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede’s chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another “opportunity”—all he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and mastiff, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right? Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecate’s seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover can’t resist drinking a strawberry-flavored potion in the laboratory. It turns him into a giant frenzied goat, and after he rampages through the house, damaging everything in sight, and passes out, Gale and Hecuba escape. Now the friends have to find Hecate’s pets and somehow restore the house, all before Hecate gets back on Saturday. It’s going to take luck, demigod wiles, and some old and new friends to hunt down the animals and set things right again.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Greek & Roman; Halloween; Action & Adventure;
© 2024., Disney Hyperion,
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Unikkaaqtuat : an introduction to traditional Inuit myths and legends / by Christopher, Neil,1972-; McDermott, Noel.; Flaherty, Louise.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-287)A collection of ancient Inuit myths. This definitive collection of Inuit legends is carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. LSC
Subjects: Inuit; Inuit mythology.; Legends;
© c2011., Inhabit Media,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Women who run with the wolves : myths and stories of the wild woman archetype / by Estes, Clarissa Pinkola.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-510) and index.
Subjects: Feral women;
© 1992., Ballantine Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Children of Anguish and Anarchy [electronic resource] : by Adeyemi, Tomi.aut; Erivo, Cynthia.nrt; cloudLibrary;
Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award–winner Cynthia Erivo narrates Tomi Adeyemi’s long-awaited conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series. New allies rise. The Blood Moon nears. Zélie faces her final enemy. The king who hunts her heart. When Zélie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship. Now warriors with iron skulls traffic her and her people across the seas, far from their homeland. Then everything changes when Zélie meets King Baldyr, her true captor, the ruler of the Skulls, and the man who has ravaged entire civilizations to find her. Baldyr’s quest to harness Zélie’s strength sends Zélie, Amari, and Tzain searching for allies in unknown lands. But as Baldyr closes in, catastrophe charges Orïsha’s shores. It will take everything Zélie has to face her final enemy and save her people before the Skulls annihilate them for good. - The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series: Children of Blood and Bone (Book 1) Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2) Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3) A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Fantasy; Prejudice & Racism; Legends, Myths, Fables;
© 2024., Macmillan Audio,
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The capital of dreams : a novel / by O'Neill, Heather,author.;
"A breathtaking dark fairy tale of survival and betrayal from the vivid imagination of Heather O'Neill. Fourteen-year-old Sofia Bottom lives in a small country that Europe has forgotten. But inside its borders, the old myths of trees that come alive and fairies who live among their roots have given way to an explosion of the arts and the consolations of philosophy. No one, from the clarinetists to the cabaret singers, is as revered as Sofia's brilliant mother, the writer Clara Bottom. How can Sofia, with a tin ear and an enduring love of the old myths, ever hope to win her mother's love? When the country's greatest enemy invades, and the Capital is under threat, at last Clara turns to her daughter. Sofia must smuggle her new manuscript to safety on the last train evacuating children from the city. But the train draws to a suspicious halt in the middle of a forest, and Sofia runs for her life, losing her mother's most prized possession. Frightened and alone in a country at war, Sofia must find a way to reclaim what she has lost. On an epic journey through woods and razed towns, colliding with soldiers, survivors and other lost children, Sofia must make the choice between kindness and survival. In this stunning dark fairy tale of a novel, Heather O'Neill reveals once again her mastery of language that is as delicious as cake and as serious as a gunshot."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; War fiction.; Novels.; Betrayal; Mothers and daughters; Myths; Survival;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Exploring the life, myth, and art of ancient Egypt / by Fletcher, J.(Joann);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Explores the culture of Ancient Egyptians by studying their myths, their beliefs, and their daily rituals.
© 2010., Rosen,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Never After: The End of the Story [electronic resource] : by de la Cruz, Melissa.aut; cloudLibrary;
Return to the land of Never After for the last time in the riveting conclusion to New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz's hit middle-grade series perfect for fans of The Land of Stories books. The Never After crew is back for a final epic adventure . . . With Queen Olga drawing ever nearer, Filomena and her friends race to find the last surviving fairy, Sabine, and protect her at all costs. For if Sabine dies, so does all of Never After. Without a moment to lose, Filomena, Jack, Alistair, Gretel, and the rest of the gang—along with some new pals like Captain Hook—set off for Pan’s Neverland to find Sabine. But even in Neverland, there’s mischief afoot. Pan is no ordinary boy, and the group discovers Sabine goes by another name in this mysterious realm: Tinker Bell! But trickster gods and undercover fairies are just the beginning for Filomena and her adventurous friends. As Olga’s evil forces close in, will Filomena find a way to protect the magic of Never After once and for all, and ensure a happily-ever-after for the End of the Story?Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Legends, Myths, Fables; Adaptations; Fantasy & Magic;
© 2024., Roaring Brook Press,
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The great game : the myth and reality of espionage / by Hitz, Frederick Porter,1939-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Hitz, Frederick Porter, 1939-; United States. Central Intelligence Agency; Spy stories, English; Spy stories, American; Espionage, American.; Espionage;
© c2004., Alfred A. Knopf,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Psychobabble : viral mental health myths & the truths to set you free / by Nucci, Joe,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The popularization of mental health content on social media has led to an epidemic of mental health misinformation. In Psychobabble, licensed psychotherapist Joe Nucci argues that too many of us are self-diagnosing, improperly deploying therapy-speak, and even coaching others to engage in harmful activities under the guise of "self-care." Nucci dismantles 40 popular misconceptions, such as: everyone needs to go to therapy; your feelings are credible; people gaslight you when they disagree; mindfulness is good for everyone; everyone has trauma; the reason you can't focus is ADHD. This dangerous misinformation encourages well-meaning individuals to make consequential life decisions based on false beliefs, half-truths, and the advice of unlicensed armchair experts. It is time for a professional to call this out. Nucci replaces these myths with liberating truths that can help readers avoid misinformation, navigate important philosophical debates, and better maneuver their own mental health journeys. He shares client examples and evidence-based psychological theory, and draws from reputable studies and research. TikTok influencers and "life coaches" create viral videos telling people to cut off their problematic parents, and are cheered on by millions of followers. Recent divorcees proudly declare on Instagram that they are finally healing from their "narcissistic" ex-partner, even though you get the sense they can't actually define that word. Teenage "mental health advocates" lament the struggles of living with autism, but then subtly add that their condition is "self-diagnosed." It is time for a professional to call out the misinformation and absurdity. Psychobabble is a must-read book for anyone who values mental health and cares about others"--
Subjects: Mental health.; Misinformation.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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