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  • The Usborne Book of Greek and Norse Myths and Legends

    Rodney Matthews

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 1992)
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  • Julius Erving

    Mitchell Nauffts, Norman L. Macht, Sean Dolan

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1994)
    Revealing how he went from the playgrounds of Long Island to basketball glory, the story of Julius Erving is the story of basketball's first slam-dunking superstar--who singlehandedly changed how the game is played.
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  • Amazing Adventures of Ulysses

    V. Webb, Heather Amery, Homer, Stephen Cartwright

    Paperback (Hayes Books, Jan. 1, 1980)
    Book by Webb, V., Amery, Heather, Homer
  • Russian Tales and Legends

    Charles Downing

    Hardcover (Oxford Univ Pr, Nov. 1, 1978)
    Thirty folk and fairy tales from Russia include "Death and the Soldier," "Fair Vasilissa and Baba Yaga," "The Firebird," and "The Magic Berries."
  • Arnold Palmer

    William Durbin

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1998)
    A biography of one of the best-known golfers in the country, whose loyal fans are called "Arnie's Army"
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  • French Legends, Tales and Fairy Stories

    Barbara Leonie Picard, Joan Kiddell-Monroe

    Hardcover (Oxford Univeristy Press, Aug. 16, 1955)
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  • Irish Sagas and Folk Tales

    Eileen Ofaolain

    Hardcover (Oxford Univ Press, Dec. 15, 1954)
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  • South American Myths & Legends

    Philip Ardagh, Syrah Arnold

    Library Binding (Dillon Pr, Oct. 1, 1998)
    Retells some traditional stories from various native peoples of South America, including the Kayapo, Sherente, Caraja, Bororo, and Tupinamba
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  • Scandinavian Legends and Folk Tales

    Gwyn Jones, Joan Kiddell-Monroe

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, June 1, 1979)
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  • Egypt

    Lewis Spence

    Hardcover (Bracken Books, July 31, 1986)
    This volume presents the reader with an authoritative guide to Egypt's ancient mythologies and beliefs. The author begins with a general introduction to the subject, recounting the stages in modern understanding of the Egyptians: then the myths and legends are described, from the rise of the great Nilotic civilization to the graeco-Roman blending the history of ancient Egypt with the evolution of religious cults, beliefs and stories, the author navigates the reader through the Egyptian dynasties. He pays special attention to the periods when the religious myths were formulated and the greater gods came into prominence; the popular beliefs and customs of the ancient Egyptians are represented in folk tales, verses and songs, and there are 48 illustrations depicting scenes from the legends as well as sculptures and mummies found in the tombs.
  • The Octopus Girl: Tales from the Pearl Legends

    M O Olivares

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 16, 2017)
    On a tiny island in the middle of the Sulu Sea, Dadirac wonders if she would ever find love. Then one night, a mysterious boat washes up on shore. In it lies a handsome stranger. Meanwhile, she has caught the eye of a sultan, a powerful ruler of a neighboring island. The Sultan wants Dadirac for his wife and won’t take no for an answer. Short fiction at 11,000 words, THE OCTOPUS GIRL is a teen and young adult fantasy tale from the PEARL LEGENDS. Start your adventure now. For more information and to subscribe, visit: www.PearlLegends.com
  • African Myths & Legends

    Philip Ardagh, Georgia Peters

    Hardcover (Dillon Pr, Feb. 1, 1998)
    A skillful retelling of myths and legends representative of the different cultures of the ancient continent of Africa, especially the Alur, Ashantic, Chaga, Dogon, Fon, Khoi, and Yoruba
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