Fairy Tales from Japan by Grace James is a timeless collection of traditional Japanese folktales, that captures the spirit, wisdom, and beauty of Japan’s storytelling heritage. Carefully retold for younger readers, the book features enchanting tales of brave children, magical creatures, talking animals, and benevolent spirits, drawn from rural legends and oral traditions. Stories like "The Boy Who Drew Cats" and "The Stone-Mason’s Dream" blend wonder with moral clarity, reflecting values o...

A young Pacific Island woman's true coming-of-age story takes the reader from a vanishing small island state to rural Philippine villages and ends in an American jail.She and other detainees share a life inside walls few have ever entered. Narratives of survival, rooted faiths stronger than the concrete that incarcerates them, will shock, awe, and inspire the reader as the women wait for their cases to be heard.Icons for all domestic violence survivors, faith followers, and...

Why is the law failing to protect pregnant workers and parents from detrimental treatment in the workplace? This theoretically informed book, which draws on the findings of a large scale, Nuffield Foundation funded, study of pregnancy-related workplace disputes, explores the legal regulation of pregnancy and parenting in the labour market.Using an epistemology that draws primarily on critical feminist debates, theories and critiques, the book adopts a necessarily female standpoint ...

In this entrancing collection, author Grace James brings together an array of Japanese folk tales and fairy tales, all rendered in exquisitely lyrical language. If you're fascinated by the folk traditions of different world cultures, be sure to add The Moon Maiden to your list.

Long ago, as I’ve heard tell, there dwelt at the temple of Morinji, in the Province of Kotsuke, a holy priest. Now there were three things about this reverend man. First, he was wrapped up in meditations and observances and forms and doctrines. He was a great one for the Sacred Sutras, and knew strange and mystical things. Then he had a fine exquisite taste of his own, and nothing pleased him so much as the ancient tea ceremony of the Cha-no-yu; and for the third thing about him, he knew b...

We all wish people would be nicer to one another, treat others with respect, and be good to fellow neighbors. But who knows how to go about doing that these days? The Good Deed Guide has all the answers.Learn To:• Help Someone Cross the Street• Start a Neighborhood Watch• Help a Friend Quit Smoking• Jump-Start a CarThis fully illustrated handbook provides clear step-by-step directions for becoming a better neighbor, a better friend, and...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What is true love? In a world where love is often misunderstood and distorted, discover the profound truths of love as defined in the Bible.What is Love: A Biblical Perspective explores the many facets of love—from God’s unconditional agape to the brotherly bond of philia, romantic eros, and the familial storge. This transformative guide offers both theological insights and practical wisdom on living out love in everyday life.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you carrying the weight of past hurts, anger, or resentment? *The Freedom of Forgiveness* offers a pathway to letting go and reclaiming peace in your life.This insightful book dives deep into the transformative power of forgiveness, guiding you through personal stories, practical steps, and wisdom to release the emotional burdens that hold you back. Whether you're struggling to forgive others or yourself, this book shows you...

This book is about my journey and how it has helped me see things through a different lens. Started as a journal to collect my thoughts and a bookmark in my life. Shared to hopefully help others find a little peace in a chaotic world.

With NEW, REVAMPED COVER plus NEW COLOUR IMAGES!These 38 Japanese children’s stories and legends have been collected from many sources. Some of them have been selected from the Ko-ji-ki, or Record of Ancient Matters, which contains the mythology of Japan.Herein you will find stories likeGreen Willow,The Flute,The Sea King And The Magic Jewels,The Peony lantern,The Robe of Feathers,The Bell Of ...

As a parent, you want nothing more than to keep your child fed, clothed, clean, healthy, and safe. Your kid, meanwhile, wants nothing more than to eat junk, go nude, stay up all night, and fall down a well. Begging doesn't work. Bribery isn't sustainable. You don't want to shout. It's time to get sneaky.***The Sneaky Parent***offers a full playbook of clever ploys for beating kids at their own game. With the strategies outlined in this book, you can gently guide kids toward positive...

This book was written so that Gracie could give it to her hero Thurston Moore when she goes to his next gig in Dalston London.This is a unique view of the world incorporating everything from family pets to global warming and tax accounting to rock goddiness.We hope you ,the reader, enjoy the satire, discuss the social comment, have a laugh at the jokes and are entertained by the poems contained within.