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• The Extraordinary History of Witches

  Atkinson, Hazel,

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  Travel through time and across the globe in this book for children aged 8-12 as they uncover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mythical Beasts

  Nightshade, Odessa

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  Since the dawn of civilization, humans have woven tales of extraordinary creatures - beasts that soar through the skies, rule the oceans, or guard hidden treasures. These mythical beings have captivated the human imagination, appearing in folklore,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Book of Magic and the Occult

  a Visual History

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  National Geographic conjures up a bewitching guide to the world of magic, witchcraft, and the occult from past to present.

• Freaky Folklore

  Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids

  Darkness Prevails,

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  Discover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium.

• A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages

  the World Through Medieval Eyes

  Bale, Anthony, 1975-

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  A captivating journey of the expansive world of medieval travel, from London to Constantinople to the court of China and beyond.

• Dragons: The History of Dragon Legends and Folk Tales around the World

  Charles River Editors

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  For millennia, people considered dragons to be real, and the vivid lore of dragons has touched societies from Central America to Europe, and from Egypt to China. The popularity of dragons can easily be assessed by the number of motion pictures that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Divine Might

  Goddesses in Greek Myth

  Haynes, Natalie,

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  Divine Might is a female-centered look at Olympus and the Furies, focusing on the goddesses whose prowess, passions, jealousies, and desires rival those of their male kin.

• The Dark Queens

  the Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World

  Puhak, Shelley,

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  The remarkable, little-known story of two trailblazing women in the Early Middle Ages who wielded immense power, only to be vilified for daring to rule.

• Pandora's Jar

  Women in the Greek Myths

  Haynes, Natalie,

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  In Pandora’s Jar, the broadcaster, writer, stand-up comedian, and passionate classicist turns the tables, putting the women of the Greek myths on an equal footing with the men. With wit, humor, and savvy, Haynes revolutionizes our understanding of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The United States of Cryptids

  a Tour of American Myths and Monsters

  Ocker, J. W.,

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  Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Magic

  a History : From Alchemy to Witchcraft, From the Ice Age to the Present

  Gosden, Chris, 1955-

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  An Oxford professor of archaeology explores the unique history of magic―the oldest and most neglected strand of human behavior and its resurgence today.

• The Book of Mythical Beasts & Magical Creatures

  Krensky, Stephen,

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  Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. Read the supernatural stories that bring the history of mythology and magical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Children of Ash and Elm

  a History of the Vikings

  Price, Neil S.,

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  Children of Ash and Elm tells the story of the Vikings on their own terms - their politics, their cosmology and religion, their material world.

• Beneath the Moon

  Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories From Around the World

  Yoshitani, Yoshi,

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  Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani.

• The Book of Dragons

  An Anthology

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  R.F. Kuang, Kate Elliott, Ken Liu, Todd McCaffrey, Garth Nix, Peter S. Beagle, and other modern masters of fantasy and science fiction put their unique spin on the greatest of mythical beasts—the dragon. This fantastic anthology includes thirty…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mythos

  the Greek Myths Reimagined

  Fry, Stephen, 1957-

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  Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wizard's Dessert Cookbook

  Magical Recipes Inspired by Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Fantastic Beasts, The Chronicles of Narnia, an

  Beaupommier, Aurélia

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  From Hobbits to Willy Wonka to Ghostbusters, from Harry Potter to Merlin, wizards and fantastic creatures alike like to put a little sweetness in their daily lives. There are bites to snack and share, charming cookies and cakes, and divine desserts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Creature Garden

  An Illustrator's Guide to Beautiful Beasts & Fictional Fauna

  Goldhawk, Harry • Goldhawk, Zanna

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  The Creature Garden is an illustrator’s step-by-step sourcebook for drawing and painting 50 real and imagined creatures in a whimsical folk-art style. With an embossed cover, striking endpapers, and extraordinary interior illustrations, this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The World of Lore : Monstrous Creatures

  Mahnke, Aaron,

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  A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcast.

• A Season With the Witch

  the Magic and Mayhem of Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts

  Ocker, J. W.,

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  Occult enthusiast and Edgar Award-winning writer J.W. Ocker moved his family of four to downtown Salem to experience firsthand a season with the witch, visiting all of its historical sites and macabre attractions. In between, he interviews its…Read moreRead more of this annotation