Water Myths

Unravel the Meaning Behind Ancient Native American Myths Long before the written word, Indigenous tribes across North America passed down powerful oral traditions—stories of mighty Thunderbirds, trickster spirits, and dark omens that shaped their understanding of the world. But these myths are more than just stories—they reveal deep spiritual insights, survival wisdom, and the forces that shaped Native cultures. In Native American Myths: Stories & Their Hidden Meanings, explore not only the myths themselves but also the deeper symbolism, history, and impact they have had on Indigenous ...

Visitors from every land and province are traveling to Toresz for the new king’s coronation. Crown Princess MaudeLyn of Censarra arrives early. A day early, in fact. Forcing her way into the dress rehearsal, she delivers shocking news: according to the arcane laws governing royal marriage and succession, Rhees and the princess are betrothed! Solace and Rhees part on bitter terms. Homeless and heartsick, Solace begins the arduous journey back to her father’s house. Yet at every stop along the way, the people hail her as the Water Witch Queen.

In this strange and wonderful book, thirty elders of the ancient Hopi tribe of Northern Arizona—a people who regard themselves as the first inhabitants of America—freely reveal the Hopi worldview for the first time in written form. The Hopi kept this view a secret for countless centuries, and anthropologists have long struggled to understand it. Now they record their myths and legends, and the meaning of their religious rituals and ceremonies as a gift to future generations.

Genevieve Castle has never been so happy. And that's why she's having a nervous breakdown. Being engaged to a prince should make any girl ecstatic, but Gen isn't sure she's cut out to be a princess, particularly when burning venom tears start coming out of her eyes and her tentacles just won't be tamed. With Prince Oliver dying from a disease created by the Monsters she's supposed to be in charge of, it looks like war is soon the horizon. She must choose a side, to defend her own kind or leave them to the Destroyer and his false Siren. What could be more romantic than marrying a man who ...

When eight-year-old Kirstie brings home a strange egg from the Scottish shore, her family never expects it to hatch. But the next day, Kirstie discovers a baby sea monster swimming in her bathtub! Part horse, part toad, part turtle and part crocodile, he's the oddest-looking creature Kirstie's family has ever seen. Only Kirstie's grandfather knows what the beastie really is: a Water Horse! This lovable creature is the perfect pet. The only trouble is, he can't stop growing.

Why do nine out of 10 children raised in Christian homes leave the Church? Why do many professing Christians show little or no evidence for their faith? Why do 80-90% of those making decisions for Christ fall away from the faith? For decades, the world's most popular gospel message has been drawing the lost by promising God's wonderful plan for their life.

An up-to-the-minute survival guide from the creator of Survivorman explores how to stay alive in the wild, in the jungle, in the desert, and in urban disasters. From the sun-scorched sands of the Kalahari to the snake-infested jungles of the Amazon, Les Stroud has made a life of surviving in the...

A kiss. A curse. An Obsession. Genevieve Castle has barely figured out breathing when a new danger threatens to drown her. Her mother wants nothing to do with her, her boyfriend, the only one who makes the kiss of madness bearable is thousands of miles away fighting in the Monster Games, determined to win a place for her. Join Genevieve on a journey deep beneath the waters to a world like you've never imagined. Love, obsession, and slimy elbows.

Deception. Danger. Duets. Genevieve Castle is finally getting her balance. Graduated on the honor roll, set up with a dream internship with the finest composer in Cierdeep, and firmly almost serious with Sean, the world looks bright until the ocean insists on crushing her world and everyone she loves. Then there’s her old obsession with Soremni Prince Oliver and his diamond green eyes. Until they find a cure, she’ll never have Sean, not for real, not forever. Between assassination attempts and weird Soremni marriage customs, Gen must navigate a world filled with monsters, madness and ...

Book Hippo’s Best Paranormal Romance Award-winning author Amy Sumida entrances readers in this steamy gay spinoff series in the same world as her Spellsinger novels. Packed with kinky mythological gods, witches, faeries, dragons, and shapeshifters, these action-packed romances will keep you reading all night! ARES MAY BE KNOWN AS THE GREEK GOD OF WAR, BUT TO ME, HE IS ALSO A GOD OF DOMINANT SEXUAL PASSION. As an immortal male Water Witch in the hidden supernatural world of the Beneath, I’ve dealt with more spirits than I can count. However, when the handsome Ares calls on my skills to ...

A self-defined misfit makes a powerful case for not fitting in—for recognizing the beauty, and difficulty, in forging an original path. A misfit is a person who missed fitting in, a person who fits in badly, or this: a person who is poorly adapted to new situations and environments. It’s a...

A Kiss. A Curse. An Obsession. Genevieve Castle spends her time compiling playlists, writing down the music in her head, and trying oh-so-hard not to think about the quarterback, her long-time obsession. When a gorgeous foreign exchange student moves into town, staying with the inhumanly-hot captain of the swim team, will she manage to move onto something better, or will a kiss of obsession drag her into a world more dark and dangerous than anything she imagined? Welcome to the world of Watergirl: hot guys with gills, psychotic ex-girlfriends, oh, and something in the lake. It will take ...

In a flash of lightning and crack of thunder, a Water Sprite is born and begins her adventure of finding the perfect place to be. Join in Sprinkle’s adventure of learning about herself and her new world, as she meets new friends: a turtle, a fish and an owl.

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, I’ve had my share of bad run-ins with the world of the supernatural. I’ve taken on demonic frogs, island witches, lightning wolves, and even battled before the famed night marchers. But not every run-in is a life-and-death struggle that threatens to leave the island in ruins. Step back into the world of Hawaiian urban fantasy with this collection of short stories from author Justin Herzog, starring fan-favorite hero Marcus Aries as he and ...

The Elvenborn were bestowed the task of healing their realm, a land left in chaos by the hands of men. Limerick was but a simple bard who stumbled upon an epic quest, one that would test his courage and take him beyond the edges of the Faerylands. High in the mountains sat the ruins of Aldana, where the spirits of the forest gathered to bring balance to the world and end the dreadful blight of the Craven. Along this journey, the young bard would learn that everything is not as it seems, and that dreams are but a shadow of something real.

In the bustling streets of Persia, Emperor Kosrouschah wanders in disguise and overhears three sisters dreaming out loud—one craving the royal baker, another the chief cook, and the youngest daring to wish for the emperor himself… and children touched by wonder: hair of gold and silver, tears like pearls, a smile like a rose.

Sightings of the Gods: Investigating Historical Unexplained UAPs and UFOs From the fiery battles in the skies over medieval Europe to modern-day UFO sightings, humanity has always been captivated by unexplained phenomena in the heavens. Are they divine messages, alien encounters, or natural phenomena we have yet to understand? In Sightings of the Gods, uncover the astonishing stories of strange lights, glowing orbs, and celestial events that have puzzled and inspired humanity for thousands of years. This captivating exploration takes you on a journey through: Historical Accounts: The fiery ...

A strange evil lurks within the rambling building; to some it appears as an innocent child but Queenie and Sybil see the truth, that it is pure evil. They soon realise that it has a sinister motive in befriending a little girl, to steal her soul. Using their knowledge of the occult and with the help of the child's aunt they begin to uncover the truth surrounding the old Victorian building and the significance of a murder that happened 150 years previously. The Haunting of Stoke Water is the third in The Psychic Sisters series. #1 The Lavender Witch #2 The Cunning Man #4 The Doll #5 From The...

I thought I only had to give up my voice, like my mother, but I never expected this. The sea witch claims my mother never told me what she really went through to have what she truly wanted. And now, I'm bound by the same fate. Three conditions, three ways to fail. But first, I need to do something for Ursula. The spell comes with a price, and it might just be dearer than I thought. Giving up my memories is fine. Serving her for a year is also manageable. Getting Eric to fall in love with me in three days, maybe. But marrying Ursula's son? When I learn about a prophecy, things become even ...

The plan worked, its execution flawless. Tip and Marshalla are hunted no longer. With the living essence of the chronodragon Anieszirel safe within Tip, the pair look to a brighter future within the Shimmering Tower, eager to put the nightmares behind them at last. There are those for whom Tip and Marshalla's misdeeds can never be forgiven, however, let alone forgotten, and from the shadows, these vengeful few weave a web that will see the pair dead and their allies broken.