Before we proceed to give a somewhat detailed account of the more important cities of Asia Minor, and of the islands adjacent to its west and southern shores, we may mention that Asia Minor, as it lies on the map, exhibits, in its contour, a remarkable resemblance to Spain. Extending between N. Lat. 36° and 42°, and E. Long. 26° and 40°, it is about the same size as France, and somewhat less than Spain and Portugal taken together. Its interior consists of a central plateau, rarely lower th...

IT would not be consistent with the proposed character of this work to enlarge on the Christian dispensation, as connected with the sacred feast of Christmas; to show Christianity as old as the Creation; that the fall of man naturally involved his punishment; and hence the vicarious sacrifice of our Saviour to redeem us from sin and death. These are subjects to be entered on by those who have had opportunities, if not of thinking more, at least of reading more, relative to them, than the w...

Christmastide – Its History, Festivities, and Carols is an antiquarian study of Christmas as ceremony, social custom, and song. Sandys traces the season from pre-Christian winter rites and medieval ecclesiastical observance to English domestic revelry, feasting, mumming, wassailing, and the carol tradition. Written in a learned yet genial Victorian prose, the book belongs to the nineteenth-century recovery of national folklore and popular devotion, combining historical citation, anecdote, ...

In "Christmastide," William Sandys captures the essence of Christmas through a compendium of traditional carols and songs, rendered in a lyrical style that echoes the spirit of the Victorian age. Sandys meticulously curates these musical pieces, providing an insight into the cultural and historical tapestry surrounding Christmas festivities. His work reveals both sacred and secular elements of celebration, drawing on folk traditions and religious observances, alongside sensitive annotation...

In 'The History of Christmas' by William Sandys, the author delves into the origins and evolution of Christmas traditions throughout history. Written in a scholarly and informative style, the book explores the cultural, religious, and social significance of Christmas celebrations, drawing on historical texts and folklore to provide a comprehensive account. Sandys pays particular attention to the development of holiday customs, such as the Christmas tree, caroling, and gift-giving, shedding...

This is the story of Boris, a young polar bear who has lots of adventures and gets into lots of trouble. But his friends-both an array of Arctic animals and the native Inuit people-help him, and he finds his own courage as well. Boris travels through an Arctic that is rapidly warming, changing life for everything that lives there.

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Some humans can see the fae. McKenzie Lewis can track them, reading the shadows they leave behind. But some shadows lead to danger. Others lead to lies.A Houston College student trying to finish her degree, McKenzie has been working for the fae king for years, tracking vicious rebels who would claim the Realm. Her job isn't her only secret. For just as long, she's been in love with Kyol, the king's sword-master--and relationships between humans and fae are forbidde...

Lieutenant Ramie Ashdyn takes a leave of absence from the Fighting Corps to return to the hellhole that is her home world. With vengeance in mind, she searches for a dangerous criminal who could help her unravel the conspiracy that’s threatening the Coalition. But old enemies sabotage her efforts and jeopardize the lives of the few people she trusts. She will need to be cunning and ruthless to accomplish her mission, and that means scrapping her conscience and burying emotions her adversar...

He's the instructor she can't forget.She's the cadet he couldn't break.Super Soldier Ramie Ashdyn pledged her life to protect the Coalition, but when a top secret operation turns bloody, she’s charged with treason and the brutal executions of her teammates.The Coalition needs the information Ash’s team stole on their last mission, so they send in Commander Rhys “Rest in Peace” Rykus to get it. He’s the man who’s responsible for turning Ash into an el...

She made a deal with a fey. Now, she’s determined to break it.Kennedy thought she’d finally found her footing in the paranormal world, but a fateful discovery threatens the peace she’s tried so hard to build. Hidden within her mother’s jewelry box lies a rare artifact linked to Garion, the Rain’s bartender and Kennedy’s friend. It’s also the object Kennedy vowed to give to a fey king in exchange for his previous “help.”Handing over the token feels like a be...

They trusted her to keep the peace between the paranorms. They made a mistake.Kennedy escaped the family business when she turned eighteen. Now, an ill-timed vacation pulls her back to The Rain Hotel, the only known null zone on the planet. It’s a place where vampires can see the sun rise and werewolves can avoid the lure of the full moon. And it would be the perfect place for a paranormal wedding…if the bride wasn’t the local alpha’s daughter and the groom the sci...