Tree Myth

A survivor accused of a decade-old grisly murder. A disgraced lawyer with everything to prove. And the only witness has stood watch for more than a millennium. Northern Michigan is a land of ghosts and sweeping vistas. In a small town, an ancient oak stands heavy with grief, its twisted limbs...

Explore the vast and wondrous legends behind 35 of the world’s tree species and enjoy a new approach to nature–based spirituality. In this nature connection and spiritual wellness tool, Dawn Nelson offers a new way of connecting with trees—and in turn the landscape and nature around...

When Apollo, the god of music and poetry, seeks the love of Daphne, a nymph, she is repulsed by him and tries to run away.

In early Greek art, Medusa is a mask of absolute wrongness. The later poets made her a woman first, and the story they told about her says something much darker about blame. Greek myth has no single authorized version. What we know comes from poems, plays, handbooks and travel writing composed over more than a thousand years, and they contradict one another constantly. This encyclopedia says which author tells which version, and then asks what the story means. 465 entries, one alphabet. From Abduction of Helen to Zeus, gods, heroes, monsters, places, objects, poems and ideas share the same ...

As the daughter of the chief, Marion McEwan has no say in who her husband will be—a troublesome fact when the one man she doesn’t wish to marry, her awful cousin Simon, is the leading contender for her hand. So when Marion’s father hosts a gathering for the purpose of choosing her husband, she welcomes the broader selection. He invites a few select men—her cousin included—to participate in a series of contests to test their strength, fortitude, and worthiness. The victor will win her hand in marriage. 

When the Athenian aristocrat Peteos unwittingly upsets supreme goddess Hera, her revenge is as ingenious as ruthless. The worlds of gods and men collide in this sweeping historical fantasy novel, set in ancient Athens and Sparta. Meet Perikles and Sokrates, Artemis and Aphrodite, Philemon and Baukis, and embark for an epic adventure in antiquity.

Twelve-year-old Stanly knows the bone growing in his yard is a little weird, but that's okay, because now he'll have the perfect photo to submit to the Young Discoverer's Competition. With such a unique find, he's sure to win the grand prize.But, oddly, the bone doesn't appear in any photos. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton . . . one that only children can see. There's just one person who doesn't find any of this weird--Stanly's little sister.

From the author of the internationally bestselling The Lake of Dead Languages comes a gripping novel about madness, motherhood, love, and trust. When Daphne Marist and her infant daughter, Chloe, pull up the gravel drive to the home of Daphne’s new employer, it feels like they’ve entered a...

Japanese Mythology should feel like a story—not a wall of unpronounceable names. The Gods of Japan is an accessible, story-driven guide to the Japanese creation myths, Shinto kami, and divine conflicts preserved in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Designed for beginners while offering meaningful historical and cultural insight, it turns one of the world’s most intricate mythological traditions into a vivid family drama of creation, grief, rivalry, exile, redemption, and power. Begin at the edge of the primordial ocean, where Izanagi and Izanami stir the waters with a jeweled spear and raise ...

Ever hear of a fellow named Johnny Appleseed? They say he had a wolf as a pet and could heal wounds with his own two hands! But did you know that he spread apple seeds across the American frontier? Kick off your boots and listen to this fascinating story of Johnny Appleseed.

The smoke found him before the memory did. Brian Timothy survived the Juniper Creek fire, but the blaze took his crew and his peace of mind. He retreats to the deep redwoods of Northern California to escape his past. The isolation is exactly what he needs until he finds the footprint. Eighteen inches long and pressed deep into the mud of a protected sanctuary. When a corrupt logging operation moves in to illegally harvest the old growth, they awaken something ancient and territorial. The giant beast does not tolerate intruders. Soon, the loggers start a massive forest fire to cover their ...

📱 The World Tree of Norse Mythology: Illustrated eBook Edition 📱 ❓ Want to explore the Nine Realms—anytime, anywhere? This illustrated eBook edition delivers bold storytelling and full-color artwork right to your screen. 💥 Why You’ll Love This Edition: Vivid full-color illustrations: On compatible devices, the gods, monsters, and realms burst off the page (or the screen!). Epic storytelling at your fingertips: Carry the power of Yggdrasil wherever you go—whether you're on a tablet, Kindle Fire, or phone. Perfect for reading on the move: Dive into Thor’s battles, Loki’s ...

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with Norse Mythology Embark on a visual epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Black Book Of The Norse." These compelling images unveil the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each monochromatic picture invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will see about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From ...

Why did a Mayan priest and a Sumerian king fear the exact same cosmic serpent? Before the first temple was carved from stone, the human mind was already searching for the sacred. But as we look across the dawn of global belief, a profound and unsettling mystery emerges. From the world-ending floodwaters to the towering World Tree, isolated ancient cultures independently constructed the exact same architecture for the divine. How did civilizations separated by impassable oceans and thousands of years arrive at the same answers? This book is an expedition into the oldest memory system on ...

In the heart of a scorching desert stands a lonely oak tree—and a very stuck rhinoceros! With his magical horn wedged tight, the rhinoceros snorts and struggles, shaking the branches and ruining Bird’s much-needed nap. After two days of commotion, the grumpy bird finally agrees to help. It embarks on a wild journey through dark castles, brave knights, a beautiful princess, and a terrifying monster that becomes… a tiny chicken? Armed with a clever solution, the bird returns to free his new friend.

Set in the remote snows of contemporary Norway, THE TWISTED TREE is a ghost story that twists and turns - and never takes you quite where you'd expect. Martha can tell things about a person just by touching their clothes, as if their emotions and memories have been absorbed into the material. It...

Step into a world where imagination, music, and adventure blend beautifully. This immersive audiobook edition of Big Hearted Dragon and The Great Tree invites children and the grown ups who love them into a soothing, cinematic experience filled with original resonant music, playful character voices, and gentle soundscapes. When The Big Hearted Dragon hears the magical song of the Great Tree, she begins a journey of wonder and self-discovery. Eager to share the moment, she turns to her friends—Panther, Fox, Peacock, and Hummy the hummingbird.

What if the Christmas you know is only a fragment of the real story? For centuries, Christmas has been celebrated around the world. But how much of what we know is based on myth, assumption, or centuries of cultural blending? The Real History of Christmas We Never Learned takes you on a journey to uncover the surprising, often forgotten origins of the holiday. Inside these pages, you’ll explore the rich history of Christmas — from ancient winter solstice rituals to the first Christmas in the Roman world, from medieval feasts to the rebirth of the holiday in Victorian England. This book ...

What if the story of creation we’ve always been told is only the beginning—and a forgotten world existed before Adam ever drew breath? "The First Earth Forgotten: How Lost Civilizations, Cosmic Judgment, and the Fall of Angels Shaped the First Man" by Eleanor Whitcombe uncovers the hidden layers of Scripture and ancient memory, revealing a history buried between the lines of Genesis. It is a story of rebellion, ruin, and redemption—one that reframes the Bible not just as a sacred text, but as the chronicle of a cosmic war and the restoration of creation itself. Inside this book, you ...

A dragon on a sacred quest. A forest that lies. A spell that changes everything. Chosen by his clan, Galdraux must find the Tree of Knowledge or forfeit his chance at elderhood. But the Wildergrove doesn't give up its secrets easily — and neither does its guardian. Lyssaria has ruled this forest for forty years through stealth, fear, and a talent for collecting lost souls. A confused dragon crashing through her trees is just another problem to solve. Trapping him was supposed to be simple. She didn't expect him to trap her right back. Now bound together by tangled magic, dragon and Caìt ...