Nart Sagas from the Caucasus: Myths and Legends from the Circassians, Abazas, Abkhaz, and Ubykhs
An introduction to many of the cultures of the Caucasus Mountains and the coastlands of the Black Sea. Seguir leyendo »

Beowulf again

Eaters of the Dead

Eaters of the Dead is a retelling of the classic Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf from the perspective of an Arab diplomat who ends up joining Beowulf’s party to hunt the fearsome monster who has been ravaging the Northmen. Seguir leyendo »

Pet Ghosts?

Pet Ghosts: Animal Encounters from Beyond the Grave

Can animals return as ghosts? Many are the tales of spectral Black Dogs, wolf spirits and ghostly herds of horses, and of pets who prove their loyalty in the afterlife. Seguir leyendo »

Poul Anderson is legendary among speculative fiction readers and this, his last dark tale, demonstrates why this is so. Seguir leyendo »

At last, another Arthur book! Seguir leyendo »

Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series)A novel set in the 4th century of Roman Empire on the eve of its military collapse, Beacon at Alexandria is a poignant tale told from the viewpoint of the perpetual outsider Seguir leyendo »

The Hidden Messages in Water
This book has attracted a lot of attention. Many people hail it as a breakthrough in metaphysical thought, an impelling explanation of the origins of life itself, or as a loving message to the world. Others claim it to be be pseudoscientific waffle.So what is it? Seguir leyendo »

Ritual has been an integral part of human life in every civilisation and every historical era, and the rituals of all cultures have common characteristics. They remain an important and enduring aspect of our daily life, and our modern society has both retained traditional rituals and accepted new ones. Seguir leyendo »