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"This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures! Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including: Tengu: A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives in mountains...

Presents a retelling of the story of Cinderella, who although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother. "The classic story of Cinderella gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Mexican spin on the beloved fairy tale! Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a little cottage with her stepmother and two stepsisters... The classic tale of Cinderella gets a fresh twist in this debut title...

Is Skeleton Creek Real? Discover the very disturbing possibility: Skeleton Creek used real videos of terrifying experiences and they're passing them off as fiction. "One person claims to have evidence that proves Skeleton Creek is anything but fiction. He says he's discovered files and information that no one else has, and it all points to a very disturbing possibility: Skeleton Creek used real videos of terrifying experiences and they’re passing...

"Most women, transgender, and non-binary people who menstruate can expect to have hundreds of periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are important for many people, those who menstruate deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction....

"A teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people."-- "Part of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology-created by the best Nigerian comics talent! Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the...

"A rich and riveting debut spanning four generations of Eastern European Jewish women bound by blood, half-hidden secrets, and the fantastical visitation of a shapeshifting stranger over the course of 100 years An ambitious, delirious novel that tangles with queerness, spirituality, and generational silence, City of Laughter announces Temim Fruchter as a fresh and assured new literary voice. The tale of a young queer woman stuck in a thicket of generational...

"Explores the living spiritual tradition surrounding birds in Native American culture"--Provided by publisher. "Explores the living spiritual tradition surrounding birds in Native American culture • Pairs scholarly research with more than 200 firsthand accounts of bird signs from traditional Native Americans and their descendants • Examines the legends, wisdom, and powers of the birds known as the gatekeepers of the four directions--Eagle, Hawk,...

"Inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America, this fourth book in the Charlie Hernández series follows Charlie as he travels back in time to save the Land of the Living. Charlie has received a letter from the Land of the Dead—a dire warning from his grandmother concerning his (and the rest of La Liga’s) impending demise. He doesn’t have much to go on, but according to the letter,...

"When twins Willow and Jake are pulled into an alternate universe filled with characters from the Grimm fairy tales, they must battle the witch in the woods to save Hansel and Gretel and find a way home"-- "Strange and terrifying things are suddenly happening in a mysterious town where people are disappearing and changing into characters from the Grimm fairy tales. Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are not prepared for the bizarre gadgets and scary changes...

Filled with breathtaking artwork and based on original sources with photographs from the British Museum collection, this extraordinary collection profiles 50 powerful female figures from around the world and throughout history who have played an importantrole in shaping belief today. Filled with breathtaking artwork and based on original sources with photographs from the British Museum collection, this extraordinary collection profiles 50 powerful...