Josepha Sherman was een Amerikaanse auteur, folklorist en antholoog. Haar werk verdiepte zich vaak in mythologische en folkloristische thema's, die ze met een onderscheidende stijl verkende. Ze stond bekend om haar betrokkenheid bij traditionele verhalen en hun hedendaagse interpretaties.
From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them. A fascinating visual guide to the history and lives of America's native peoples from early times to the present day, encompassing unique tribal traditions, practices, and beliefs.
Lose yourself in the world of the equestrian with this unique, beautifully illustrated anthology of stories about magical, mystical and memorable horses. Bringing together stories from many different traditions and containing fascinating notes about the different breeds, this book is guaranteed to become a much treasured volume in any child s collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere, the book is written by horse whisperer Josepha Sherman and illustrated in radiant hues by artist Linda Wingerter.
The secret history of the Romulans is revealed. And to stave off an escalation of galactic warfare, Spock and his allies race across time and space to confront a terrifying interstellar menace.
Book Description Publication Date: September 16, 1990 From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them. This authoritative volume vividly describes the Native Americans who once inhabited every area of the United States. Chronicling their daily lives, this book conveys their proud heritage in vivid photographs and illustrations.
PLA/ALLS Best New Books for New Adult Readers People of all ages love to watch the escapades of tricksters. In modern times, we watch Bugs Bunny, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, even Ace Ventura and Bart Simpson. But these contemporary characters have roots in antiquity. The trickster is a universal archetype, found in every Anansi among the African people, Coyote in the American Southwest, Raven in the Pacific Northwest, Rabbit in the American South, the leprechaun in Ireland, and Fox in South America. Josepha Sherman has collected forty stories of tricksters from around the globe. Sometimes human, sometimes animal, most often male (but occasionally a female, as Sherman demonstrates), the trickster is like a force of nature, an Id unchecked by Superego. He is the sort of being who says, while acting on impulse, "What happens if I do this ? What will happen next?" These stories come from forty world cultures, including ancient Babylonia, Botswana, and China. This multicultural collection will teach readers the importance of caring, fairness and resourcefulness.
Spock goes on a secret mission to the heart of the Romulan Empire.
The collection features 46 diverse stories from countries such as Poland, Morocco, Yemen, and Spain, each infused with a distinctly Jewish essence. Central themes include the importance of morality, resilience through cleverness and kindness, and the value of maintaining a sense of humor in challenging situations.
Still stung by the loss of Captain Kirk, Captain Spock is forced to action when an enemy from his childhood resurfaces with a plan that may destroy a world. In order to save a planet, Captain Spock must review the most difficult choice of his life and make the toughest decision of his career.
When the Count's niece is kidnapped by elves, Kevin, a bard's apprentice, agrees to locate the young woman, unaware that she is not actually the Count's niece and that the elves are not actually elves.
Folklore in the past has given body to ghosts, ghouls, vampires, werewolves, and other sinister creations of human fears and imagination. Modern urban folklore provides a host of new menaces, and these terrors are now lurking in distant European castles, but are waiting for readers down the block, in the office elevator, under the concrete of their street. Is that only air clanging in the plumbing or is some thing coming up from the dark depths of the city and into readers' personal urban nightmare?
