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You don't need to be a math whiz to enjoy a great sudoku puzzle! Sharpen your mind and have some fun with this great collection of sudokus, including over 540 challenges across four difficulty levels (Warm-Up, Challenging, Tough, and the ultimate Samurai Sudoku!) A must-have for all Sudoku enthusiasts.Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function. OVER 500 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy! VARIETY OF LEVELS: From levels 1 to 3 increasing levels of difficulty including Warm Up, Challenging and Tough. When you are done, test your skills on the ultimate Samurai Sudoku Puzzle - 5 puzzles linked together by a central puzzle! Can you become a master samurai? LAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether your drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train or relaxing on vacation this sudoku book can go with you. MAKES A GREAT GIFT: For the sudoku puzzle lover, this books makes a great gift for any occasion! Birthday, stocking suffers, road trip or more, everyone will love it! BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including word finds, crosswords, picture puzzles, and more.

From the creators of the best-selling brand The Art of Mixology(TM) comes our Bartender's Guide to Rum. A delicious book for lovers of rum! Bartender secrets, equipment essentials, histories, and best of all, recipes with enticing photos! Have fun practicing and sipping until you have mastered signature cocktails that will impress your friends. From a Mellow Mule to a Mojito -- this treasury of cocktails will whisk you through a paradise of daiquiris, mules, sours, punches, and coladas! Learn about kinds of rum and best recipes for them. Great gift for Father's Day or a host and hostess gift. An essential how-to book for every home bar cart. Cheers!Explore the chemistry of cocktails and mocktails with The Art of Mixology(TM) . Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions using the best of traditional and contemporary recipes. Have fun and make yourself a drink! Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - the original Art of Mixology, Bourbon & Whiskey, Rum, Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles, Mocktails and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright. CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY RECIPES: The best of traditional and contemporary mixology for all occasions. Modern twists on classic cocktails will inspire budding mixologists as they hone their skills.TEACHES THE BASICS: Become the ultimate party host and bartender with unexpected, thrilling mixes of fresh ingredients and premium spirits. Keep your guests guessing as you stir together wild, yet artful flavors that will keep spirits high!ANY OCCASION: Including beach days, special celebrations, holidays, entertaining, and more. Try a daquiri or a Jamaican Mule for a sunny day in the sand or a classic Mojito for the perfect patio refreshment. There is a delicious, well-loved drink for every get-together!TIMELESS RECIPES: From a classic Gin & Tonic to a Sloe Gin Rickey, these recipes stretch across time to delight gin connoisseurs of all generations and ages.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: Birthdays, holidays, Christmas, Valentine's, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and more. This is a great bartending book gift for a new home or to complete any renovated home bar.

Are you a word detective looking for a new challenge? Then put your observation and word-finding skills to the ultimate test. Keep yourself entertained for hours with 500-themed word searches. From the President's first names to fashion and beekeeping, these creative adult word search puzzles cover every topic! This lay-flat spiral-bound collection features two word searches a page. Answer key included. Word searches for adults help improve memory and focus by completing a new puzzle challenge every day!Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function. 500 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Keep your brain fit with hours of fun and entertainment for adults to enjoy! LAY FLAT Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this puzzle book can go with you MAKES A GREAT GIFT Word search books for adults make a perfect gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's/Father's Day, and more. For the novice to expert, this word finders puzzle book is a great activity to be enjoyed by all BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including crosswords, picture puzzles, additional word search themed books, large print, and more!

Personalize and customize your home with 27 easy tear-out pages that you can colour, frame, and hang.

Discover the enchanting world of sticker art with Mary Engelbreit Sticker-by-Number, a unique fusion of paint-by-number and sticker fun. Unleash your creativity as you recreate beloved art and quotes from the Mary Engelbreit collection. Simply match the numbers on the images with those on the sticker sheet to craft your very own masterpieces. Each poignant painting comes to life with 125 - 300 carefully selected stickers, meticulously arranged to capture the essence of these iconic parks. With perforated sticker pages, you can easily tear them out to complete your mesmerizing puzzles. This book isn't just about stickers--it's a meditative experience that offers relaxation, focus, and brain stimulation. As you immerse yourself in these vibrant scenes, you'll be inspired and entertained by the charming and quirky art and words captured by this well-known artist.12 STICKER SCENES: Beloved artist, Mary Engelbreit, makes an emotional and often humorous connection with her unique combination of images and quotes. Come live in the charming, timeless world Mary creates in this bright and beautiful sticker by number book.RELAX AND FREE YOUR IMAGINATION: Art tells our story and that of the world around us. It gives us a chance to express ourselves and our emotions. But most importantly, it allows us to pause, observe, and appreciate the beauty of nature and our surroundings. Unleash your creativity and indulge in the joys of sticker art.CHALLENGING AND CALMING: Allow yourself to focus solely on the task at hand, and reap the benefits of this meditative experience. Unwind and immerse yourself in these rich images, bringing some calm to your day.PERFORATED STICKER PAGES: No more hassle with flipping back and forth between your sticker sheet and your puzzle scene. Perforated pages on the sticker sheet allow a seamless experience to pull out the page to complete your activity.PERFECT GIFT: A wonderful gift for the teen, adult, or elderly person in your life!

Packed with more than 100 brain-boosting Christmas word search puzzles, sudoku, mazes, and more, this collection of unique challenges is designed to keep your mind sharp and inspire a festive, holiday spirit. Keep your brain fit by searching vertically, diagonally, forward, and backward in pursuit of hidden words and cracking numbers in sudoku. Help improve memory and focus by completing a new challenge every day of the holiday season! This adult puzzle book is part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection.OVER 100 PUZZLES: Keep your brain fit with more than 100 word search puzzles for hours of fun and entertainment!UNIQUE CHALLENGES: Designed for all puzzlers, these activity word search puzzles will challenge at every level.CONCEALED SPIRAL: Semi-concealed spiral is perfect for throwing in your purse without snagging things in your bag!PERFECT SIZE: Smaller trim size is easily transportable for on-the-go entertainment! Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this puzzle book can go with you.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including Bad*ss Mother Puzzler, Smithsonian Natural History Word Search & Women in History Word Search, The Ultimate Book of Mixed Puzzles, 50s Word Search, Large Print Word Searches, Bible Word Search, Crosswords, Picture Puzzles, and More!

In Girl World, mocktails are superior.Named after popular characters and the best ways to sabotage The Plastics, these creative beverage recipes are sure to delight any Mean Girls fan. Full of delicious flavors and garnishes, these drinks are better than your average South Beach Fat Flush where all you drink is cranberry juice for 72 hours.This collection is perfect for the ultimate Mean Girls fans, as well as the sober-curious, expectant mothers, and anyone who chooses to live an alcohol-free lifestyle...which is so fetch.FETCH RECIPES: More than 75 hilarious and creative mocktail recipes for happy hour or any hour inspired by the comedy hit, Mean Girls.SO EASY: Recipes are easy to follow, even for these Mean Girls or any Mean Girl wannabes.RECIPES & PHOTOS: 160 pages full of your favorite Mean Girls movie references and non-alcoholic cocktail recipes. Stir up everything from a Little Skeez to a Face Punch, Plastic Sabotage or High Status Man-Candy with these favorite cheeky concoctions.GREAT FOR GIRLS' NIGHT: On October 3rd or any day of the year, give the perfect gift to anyone in your Girl World or your favorite regulation hotties.MUST HAVE MOCKTAILS BOOK: For all the Mean Girls fans looking to spice up their Wednesday night, Mean Girls Mocktails is a must-own book for anyone looking to make fetch happen.

The classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to life in this vibrant retelling perfect for beginning readers. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vivid, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills. It's a perfect addition to any children's library. Classic children's stories come to life with beautiful illustrations Larger font for beginning and emerging readers to practice reading aloud Bond with your child through family story time and strengthen a love for books and readingToddlers will love having this vintage story added to their Christmas book collection Collect all titles available in the Parragon padded fairytale picture book collection. Classics such as Three Little Pigs, Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood, and more will bring cherished memories to all children's libraries

If you are looking for puzzles that are easy on the eyes then Large Print Sudoku Puzzles is the book for you. Provided in a large and easy-to-read size, this collection of more than 300 puzzles will be your perfect take-anywhere companion. Comprising of three difficulty levels from easy to hard, this collection is a real treat for adults with a keen eye for logic. Instructions for completing sudokus and an answer key are included at the end of the book. Satisfying, demanding, and ideal for all sudoku enthusiasts.Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 200 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoyUNIQUE CHALLENGES: Designed for the novice, intermediate, to expert these sudoku puzzles will challenge at every level. Sudoku helps improve memory and focus. Work on completing a new puzzle challenge every day!LARGE PRINT Large print is easy-to-read and giant grids make it simple to enter numbers and complete. LAY FLAT Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this sudoku puzzle book can go with you.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including John Deere Word Search, The Ultimate Book of Mixed Puzzles, Picture Puzzles, and More!

If you are looking for puzzles that are easy on the eyes, then Large Print Crossword Puzzles is the book for you. Provided in a large and easy-to-read size, this collection of more than 200 Brain Busters(TM) puzzles allows you to work through the challenges at your own pace. Satisfying, demanding, and ideal for all crossword enthusiasts. Makes a great gift for adults, seniors, or anyone who enjoys crosswords!Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 200 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy!LARGE PRINT: Large print is easy-to-read and giant grids make it simple to enter letters and complete. Words are more separated with less interception than typical crossword puzzles to make it easier to read and visually process the puzzle and surrounding words. Also includes a word count reference for each clue to help guide the length of the answerLAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this crossword puzzle book can go with you.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays, vacations, and more, word finds make an excellent gift for any occasion.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including John Deere Word Search, other Large Print Crosswords, Smithsonian Women in History Word Search, and More!

From the creators of the best-selling brand The Art of Mixology(TM) comes our holiday title, Making Spirits Bright. Cheers to the Spirits of the Christmas Season! This collection of delicious drink recipes features cozy oldies like Eggnog and Mulled Wine, but also new classics like Jingle Juice and Cinnamon Basil Mojitos. Bartenders of every level of experience will love this holiday handbook! So whether you're a new mixologist or a thoroughly seasoned Santa, this collection will get everyone rockin' around the Christmas Tree! Beautiful photos of cocktails will inspire your imagination -- and techniques, barware, and ingredients are super easy to follow. Did someone ask for a mocktail? No problem! Recipes are easily converted to nonalcoholic choices. Great holiday host and hostess gift!Explore the chemistry of cocktails and mocktails with The Art of Mixology(TM) . Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions using the best of traditional and contemporary recipes. Have fun and make yourself a drink! Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - the original Art of Mixology, Bourbon & Whiskey, Rum, Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles, Mocktails and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright. CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COCKTAILS: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alike for the holiday season! Includes more than 75 Christmas cocktails to cheers the holiday season, with drinks like a Merry Mai Tai or a Mistletoe Martini.ACCOMMODATES ALL LEVELS: This ultimate cocktail recipe book is made for beginners, experts, and everyone in between, featuring mixed drinks with a variety of alcohol favorites including whiskey, gin and vodka.RECIPES & PHOTOS: 192 pages full of beautiful images of cocktail recipes will inspire any bartender for the holidays. Mix everything from a traditional Hot Toddy to a fresh, modern Cinnamon Basil Mojito.TEACHES THE BASICS Recipes are easy to follow for even the most novice mixologist.MAKES A GREAT GIFT Makes a great stocking stuffer or gift to the host during the holiday season.

Packed with more than 100 Brain Busters(TM) picture puzzles, this Spot the Difference book for adults is designed to keep your mind sharp and thoroughly entertained. Keep your brain fit by searching for the hidden differences between each set of pictures. Navigate your way through exciting and unique scenes: everything from mouthwatering French pastries and charcuterie boards to beautiful seascapes and green pastures! Complete a new challenge in this "Find the Difference" puzzle book every day.Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.MORE THAN 100 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy with a large variety of everyone's favorite "find the difference" puzzles.TEST YOURSELF: each spot the difference puzzle is designed to keep your vision sharp and help improve memory and focus by searching for a different object from one picture to the next.LAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this puzzle book can go with you.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays, vacations, and more, word finds make an excellent gift for any occasion.BRAIN BUSTERS: Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including Smithsonian Spot the Difference, The Ultimate Book of Mixed Puzzles, John Deere Word Search, Large Print Word Searches, Crosswords and More!

Get ready to stimulate your brain with Large Print Memory Activities for adults! In this book you'll find a variety of exercises and puzzle types--provided in a large and easy-to-read format--that will provide hours of entertainment and cognitive engagement. This collection of more than 175 puzzles are designed to test and improve your memory and logic skills.Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 175 ACTIVITIES Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy!LARGE PRINT: Large print is easy-to-read and giant grids make it simple to enter letters and complete. Words are more separated with less interception than typical crossword puzzles to make it easier to read and visually process the puzzle and surrounding words. Also includes a word count reference for each clue to help guide the length of the answerLAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this crossword puzzle book can go with you.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays, vacations, and more, word finds make an excellent gift for any occasion.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including John Deere Word Search, other Large Print Word Searches, Smithsonian Women in History Word Search, and More!

From the creators of the best-selling brand The Art of Mixology(TM) comes our adult activity book Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles. Stimulate your mind and tantalize your taste buds with more than 350 word search puzzles, boozy fun facts, and classic cocktail recipes. This collection contains a variety of puzzles to satisfy beginner and expert puzzlers alike, offering an entertaining activity that pairs well with a smooth glass of something delectable. Cocktails of the 80s, what to drink in Spain, grape varietals of South America, Scottish whiskey distilleries, and beer styles around the world are just a few of the topics you'll find in these intoxicating pages. Adults will enjoy hours of relaxation while stimulating the brain. Sit down, sip, and circle!Explore the chemistry of cocktails and mocktails with The Art of Mixology(TM) . Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions using the best of traditional and contemporary recipes. Have fun and make yourself a drink! Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - the original Art of Mixology, Bourbon & Whiskey, Rum, Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles, Mocktails and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright. Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 350 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Keep your brain fit with hours of fun and entertainment for adults to enjoy!RECIPES INCLUDED: Packed with cocktail recipes to learn along the way: make your favorite cocktail while relaxing as you work through each entertaining word search puzzle.LAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this puzzle book can go with you.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, birthdays, vacations, and more, word finds make an excellent gift for any occasion.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for our other puzzle books including Smithsonian Inspiring Women Who Shaped America Word Search & Beautiful Botanicals Word Search, The Ultimate Book of Mixed Puzzles, John Deere Word Search, Large Print Word Searches, Bible Word Search, Crosswords, Picture Puzzles, and More!

If you are looking for puzzles that are easy on the eye then Large Print Sudoku Puzzles is the book for you. Provided in a large and easy-to-read size, this collection of over 200 puzzles allows you to work through the challenges at your own pace. Easy, medium, and hard puzzles broken out into sections. Included instructions for completing sudokus and answer key at the end of the book. Satisfying, demanding, and ideal for all sudoku enthusiasts.Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 200 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoyUNIQUE CHALLENGES: Designed for the novice, intermediate, to expert these sudoku puzzles will challenge at every level. Sudoku helps improve memory and focus. Work on completing a new puzzle challenge every day!LARGE PRINT Large print is easy-to-read and giant grids make it simple to enter numbers and complete. LAY FLAT Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this sudoku puzzle book can go with you.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including John Deere Word Search, The Ultimate Book of Mixed Puzzles, Picture Puzzles, and More!

Totally Awesome Activity Book for Boys is jam-packed with fun activities, games, stories, and stickers for boys ages 4 to 8! Features include: PACKED FULL OF ACTIVITIES: More than 100 activities and games including coloring, dot-to-dot, stories, find the difference, matching, drawing, mazes, search and find, picture puzzles and much more!ILLUSTRATED STORIES: Engaging stories which children and parents will find irresistible. AT-HOME OR ON-THE-GO: Perfect to slip into a backpack and take anywhere! Makes a great gift for birthday parties, holidays or getting ready for vacation.CREATIVITY AND LEARNING: Many activities that let your imagination run wild while learning at the same time!CHECK YOUR WORK: Puzzle answer key included in back of book.

Stay sharp with brain builder challenges that are clever and fun for the guy who likes puzzles! Includes classic puzzles like crosswords, word search games, sudoku, and picture puzzles. Mix of puzzles are great for memory and concentration. Easy and difficult range of puzzles for everyday moments. Relax your body but treat your brain to a little exercise. Great Father's Day gift for Dad and Grandpa. Perfect for all ages!Keep your brain fit and your memory sharp with a variety of fun and engaging puzzles from Brain Busters. From Crosswords to Word Searches to Spot the Difference and other stimulating challenges, our curated collection offers hours of mind-sharpening fun in these brain-training games to enhance memory and cognitive function.OVER 350 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: LAY FLAT: Spiral-bound lays flat for ease of use at home or on the go. Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, riding on the train, or relaxing on vacation this crossword puzzle book can go with you.MAKES A GREAT GIFT: A perfect gift for Father's & Mother's Day, Christmas, birthdays, vacations, and more, Gone Puzzlin' makes an excellent gift for any occasion.BRAIN BUSTERS(TM) Part of the Brain Busters Puzzle Collection from Parragon & Cottage Door Press. Look for other books including word finds, crosswords, picture puzzles, and more.

This is the revisited legend of the myth of Lilith, belonging to the origin of the creation of woman and man by the Divine. So this is not quite a tale and, even less, a trivial story. It took a lot of courage and unwavering will to question the possible truth contained in the initial story, most certainly untrue and more than distorted. We have tried to dust off what needs to be questioned, so as to submit to your intelligence only the essentials, obviously. The poetry which surrounds this story does not therefore detract from its objective value.The author's word"If Lilith's legend was told you, would you accept it in truth, would you be willing to give up those certainties to which you were previously firmly attached ? If Lilith was told you, yes, if you knew the strange truth that noone really dares to formulate with clarity, would you renounce to the stereotypes deeply printed inside of you ? If so, and if you feel ready to venture off the beaten tracks and dare to discover her true story long garbled in the form of such a deplorable myth, then come and follow me on the wings of this tale, that is not really one.Open the first page of this book if, and only if, you feel able to approach new shores, by no means familiar, with strength and courage ! Lilith is your story and mine, beyond what has yet been said. She comes from far, far away, from so far away, we can't really say when. It goes back to the dawn of time to account for the possible existence of the man and the woman, the very first human beings created in the image of God by God, according to the holy text entitled Genesis." Eurydice Reinert Cend

PrologueAutrefois, il y a bien longtemps de cela, dans le paisible royaume du Knoryl, tout n'était qu'harmonie et paix. Hommes et femmes vivaient de façon agréable et nul ne songeait à en imposer aux autres d'une quelconque manière. La vie s'écoulait sereinement dans le cours ininterrompu du temps, qui semblait lui-même complice de la douceur de vivre enviable qui prévalait alors sur cette immense île éloignée des continents. Mais rien ne dure jamais éternellement. Un homme du nom de Hamjojan se mit à ressentir un terrible ennui, qui finit par le rendre aigri et hargneux. Malheureusement, au lieu de s'éloigner de ses congénères le temps de se ressaisir, comme le recommandait alors l'usage, il demeura au milieu d'eux et se mit à répandre sa bile vénéneuse. La contagion fut bien plus rapide que celle relevant de ces êtres invisibles à l'oeil nu, alors considérés comme des esprits mauvais pouvant grandement nuire, sans qu'on les ait vus venir.

Synopsis: Sur l'île d'Hasgolan, le chef Hoz vient d'être exécuté et tous les siens ont été assassinés dans ce brasier qui les a tous consumés. Sa descendance éradiquée, nul ne pourra désormais songer à les venger, lui et les siens. Le plan implacable de ceux qui lui étaient hostiles vient de se déployer avec une précision et une violence sidérantes. Le sort de l'île vient de changer de mains et les habitants se réveillent déjà avec le goût amer du remords sur leurs lèvres. Le passé était ce qu'il était, mais il était plus ou moins rassurant. L'avenir quant à lui s'entoure de zones d'ombre opaques aux contours incertains. Malheur à ceux qui ont osé ruiner la paix pour trois fois rien !, pensent déjà les plus sages.Au sein du Knorylsea, la fête se poursuit pendant ce temps. Les Hommes du Vangal se sont laissés emportés par les belles amazones sur les rives des plaisirs de la chair. Les délices sensuels ont remplacé ceux gastronomiques depuis un moment déjà, lorsque Blisskiss se lève et prend enfin congé de l'assistance.Mais l'amusement ne durera qu'un temps. La cohabitation entre les rescapés du Vangal et les formidables guerrières promet d'être tout, sauf de tout repos. Extrait: "Blisskiss reste là, seule, encore pendant un moment. Son regard survole la crête des vagues au milieu desquelles vient de disparaître Jakul. Elle repense tranquillement à son propre parcours, depuis qu'elle a été désignée reine des amazones, réalise qu'elle s'en est plutôt bien sortie, malgré tout. Un sourire lumineux étire joyeusement les recoins de sa bouche, exacerbant le charme indescriptible qui émane naturellement de sa splendide personne, tandis que son aigle vient se poser doucement sur son épaule." À travers Les amazones du Knoryl, une trilogie originale dont L'escapade rituelle est le premier volume, Eurydice Reinert interroge ce mythe des plus troublants, en s'appuyant véritablement sur ce que l'on sait de ces femmes-guerrières ayant existé et laissé des traces mémorable s de leurs exploits. Ce deuxième tome plonge le lecteur dans l'univers exaltant des amazones, l'invitant à découvrir tout au long d'une intrigue originale leurs valeurs, leurs us et coutumes. Un monde étrange, inscrit dans le mystère envoûtant de ces guerrières intrépides, qui s'avèrent également des amantes insaisissables et pleines de fougue, attend ici les audacieux assoiffés d'inédit, d'aventure et de légendes.

RésuméA bord de trois vaisseaux, avec Blisskiss, leur reine, les amazones du Knoryl se dirigent vers l'île d'Hasgolan. Ce voyage, qui n'a lieu qu'une fois tous les cinq ans, leur permettra de vivre un rite particulier au contact des Hasgolians. Mais, le rituel se poursuivra bien au-delà de ce territoire ami, jusque sur l'Océan Atlantique, où elles feront des rencontres qui défient l'entendement. La dimension surnaturelle des pouvoirs magiques attribués à ces guerrières, que l'on dit téméraires, prend toute sa place, au fil des pages, faisant souvent naviguer l'esprit entre deux mondes, dans un univers étrange, aux contours fantasmagoriques. Extrait: Blisskiss considère avec bienveillance ces scènes de copulation qui pourraient en rebuter plus d'un. Elle voit ses consoeurs se livrer aux îliens avec une avidité évidente, sans le moindre sentiment de répulsion, sans jugement aucun. Là où l'oeil de ceux qui, hostiles à la manière de vivre des amazones, ne verrait que lubricité, obscénité et dépravation, elle perçoit nécessité, consécration et pérennisation de son monde, celui des guerrières libres et braves. Elle voit là, également, la juste récompense de tout ce à quoi il leur faut sans cesse renoncer pour pouvoir jouir de leur pleine liberté, dans des conditions de vie toutes particulières. Ces trois niveaux de compréhension lui permettent de considérer le spectacle qui se joue fébrilement sous ses yeux avec une rare et digne sérénité, d'autant plus qu'elle y assiste en tant que prêtresse suprême, justifiant ainsi du caractère hautement officiel de ces étonnantes veillées rituelles. (...)Une fois encore, les choses changent, comme si l'onde sonore du chant de Blisskiss avait enclenché une mécanique céleste, ordonnancé un ballet étrange, mis en route un rituel mystique.La mer se creuse encore un peu plus. Le tourbillon issu de ce mouvement se fait étrangement cône et s'arrondit; à sa périphérie, l'eau monte en une voûte parfaite qui se rejoint au zénith. Un dôme d'eau enclot alors les navires qui se mettent à tourner doucement, prenant de la gîte, longeant l'horizon de l'énorme bulle d'air prise dans un globe d'eau gigantesque, abolissant le haut, ignorant le bas...

Il s'agit de la légende revisitée du mythe de Lilith, appartenant à l'origine de la création de la femme et de l'homme par le Divin. Ceci n'est donc pas tout à fait un conte et, encore moins, une banale histoire. Il a fallu beaucoup de courage ainsi qu'ne volonté sans faille pour interroger la possible vérité que contient le récit initial, très certainement mensonger et plus que dénaturé. Nous avons essayé de dépoussiérer ce qui doit l'être pour ne soumettre à votre intelligence que l'essentiel, selon toute évidence. La poésie qui entoure ce récit n'enlève donc rien à sa valeur objective. Cet écrit est unique en son genre de ce fait, car le personnage de Lilith n'a été abordé jusqu'à présent que sous un angle sombre et négatif, avec cette volonté de l'avilir de façon outrancière, qui n'a rien d'anodin.

Little Bear is getting older, and that means he is ready for new adventures. It's not easy trying new things, but Grandpa Bear is here to help. This heartwarming picture book will help show little ones that it's okay to be afraid and that sometimes, love is all you need to be brave. Join Little Bear and Grandpa Bear in the wonderful adventure in I Love You Grandpa, written by Jillian Harker and Illustrated by Daniel Howarth. I Love You, Grandpa celebrates the bond between children and their grandfathers with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book Hardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for your storytime rotation! Grandfathers will love reading it with their grandchildren again and again Vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text make this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get older Great gift to celebrate the birth of a grandchild, Father's Day, birthdays, or a special "thank you" and "I love you" for grandpas all year long! The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books. Look for all titles available including Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa to share in the experience