Eastern Forest

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Eastern Europe's rich tapestry of folklore with Slavic Mythology for Beginners: Baba Yaga, Domovoi, and the Forest Spirits of Eastern Europe. This immersive audiobook delves deep into the enchanting world of Slavic myths, unraveling tales that have been whispered through generations, shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of nations.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A searing debut about the transcendent power of love in wartime, hailed as “an absolute masterpiece” (Sarah Jessica Parker, Entertainment Weekly)—from the renowned author of Mercury Pictures Presents ...

'A message of hope' TLS 'Inspiring' Spectator 'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE 'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLES This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out...

"[Narrator] Nikki Massoud's strong performance complements this audiobook...Massoud draws out Malka's and Nimrah's opposing energies with clear, emotionally engaged characterizations, imbuing their journey with depth." — Kirkus “A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale ... I adored every...

Bloomsbury presents Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili, read by Luke Thompson. * AN OBSERVER BEST NEW NOVELIST FOR 2024 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE 2024 * ‘A spellbinding achievement’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Poignant and often painfully comic’ OBSERVER...

Most residents of the eastern United States never get to see an old-growth forest. They think perhaps these forests are too far away, or they dont know how to find them. Joan Maloof's Among the Ancients remedies this. In her intelligent, lyrical book, Maloof takes you to twenty-six forests--one in each state east of the Mississippi River and all open to the public. She tells you how to get there and what you will find when you arrive.

What happens when a nation loses its kingdom, its independence, and even its place on the map, yet refuses to disappear? History of Lithuania follows the extraordinary journey of a people whose story stretches from pagan Baltic tribes and medieval warriors to a modern European democracy. What you’re about to discover will change how you see Lithuania. Few people realize how powerful the Grand Duchy of Lithuania became, how far its influence reached, or how a country that once stood among Europe's great powers could later vanish under foreign rule. From the forests and sacred traditions of...

Step into a Poland steeped in ancient wonder, where dragons once roamed, moon-lost souls sought solace, and the deep forests whispered secrets of potent magic. F.T. Weaver, your engaging cultural guide, invites you to journey through Folk Tales from Poland: Unveiling Ancient Wonders. This captivating collection breathes new life into seven timeless legends, meticulously retold for a modern audience of adults and young adults hungry for stories that enchant, thrill, and enlighten. Within these pages, you will: Witness the legendary cunning that defeated the fearsome Wawel Dragon of Kraków. ...

Russia is destroying itself from the inside. In the heart of a smoke-choked winter, two sisters flee the wreckage of their village. One is wounded and fading; the other is losing her grip on hope. Between them and safety lies a blackened wilderness—a wasteland of starving wolves and the relentless metronome of distant bombs. When Kat ventures into the gloaming darkness to find water, she discovers they are not as alone as she feared. Amidst the charred larch and spruce—the silent sentinels of a war they did not choose—a familiar ghost from the past appears to lead them through the ...

Essence Seekers is an allegorical spiritual journey that takes us through practical, emotional, and psychological steps from a beginning curiosity and longing to enlightenment. It inspires with hope, while it aids with deep introspection and authenticity. Rooted in Eastern wisdom adapted from ancient texts, the universal and non-sectarian themes speak to any and all seekers of the essence of life.

Eastern Europe has its own age of gods, dragons, and heroes — and most of the English-speaking world has never read it. Greece gave us Olympus. The North gave us Asgard. Ukraine gave us the Mavkas of the Carpathian forests, the warrior Ilya Muromets who battled the three-headed dragon Zmey Gorynych, and the stone Lion of Lviv that woke to defend its city. Legends of Ukraine gathers 24 tales of Slavic myth, magic, and heroism into one complete collection — the whole saga in a single volume. These are the source-myths behind a growing world of Slavic fantasy: forest spirits, old gods, ...

Trace the gripping evolution of a remote wooden fortress into a modern megacity in this immersive urban history. Whether you crave intense armchair travel or a captivating deep dive for your daily commute, experience the dramatic rise of a capital repeatedly forged by fire, revolution, and total...

‘A delicate weaving of myth and history, The Witch and the Tsar breathes new life into stories you think you know’ Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf Yaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon her for her healing potions and vast...

Rescuing his dad has made Maxat very famous. Everybody’s talking about the magical father-and-son duo! But meanwhile, Mrs. Tigress crosses paths with something nasty in the forest. She needs help - and fast! A very odd-looking creature has the key to a big secret - and a huge surprise about someone close to Maxat.