Resultados Editorial "audible studios" en Cuentos de hadas

A thoroughly modern tale of politics, spin-doctoring, and media manipulation. As the harsh wind holds the Greek fleet trapped in the straits at Aulis, frustration and political impotence turn into a desire for the blood of a young and innocent woman - blood that will appease the gods and allow the troops to set sail. And when Iphigeneia, Agamemnon's beloved daughter, is brought to the coast under false pretences, it looks as if the ships will soon be on their way.

Princess Rinda of Balinore knows of only one way to get her cold father's attention - be an obnoxious, spoiled princess. When she finds out that the king plans to marry her off to a far-flung nobleman, she puts on her best bratty show in front of the entire court. But Rinda's plan backfires, and she soon finds herself married to the most ineligible man ever. Her new husband is monastery raised, poor as dirt, and a traveling minstrel. A very, very bad traveling minstrel.

Piers Anthony delivers another tale set in the best-selling world of Xanth, filled with magic, surprises, adventure, and a few puns. Here's what the author has to say about his new book: "Five Portraits is a kind of sequel to Board Stiff in that it picks up where the other leaves off, with the same characters. Apart from that, it's one of my favorites within the series.

Almost anyone who has read or written science fiction or fantasy has been inspired by the work of Michael Moorcock. His literary flair and grand sense of adventure have been evident since his controversial first novel Behold the Man, from the stories and novels featuring his most famous character, Elric of Melniboné, to his fantasy masterpiece, Gloriana, winner of both the Campbell Memorial and World Fantasy awards for best novel.

Know thyself. Its always good to know who you are, but sometimes that's a little difficult. Kenhodan has no last name because he has no past...or not one he remembers, anyway. What he does have are a lot of scars and a lot of skills - some exhilarating and some terrifying - and a purpose. Now, if he only knew where he'd gotten them and what their purpose was....

Mit seinen Zauberpantoffeln kann der kleine Muck blitzschnell laufen und ein verzaubertes Stöckchen lässt ihn Gold und Silber finden. So gelangt er zwar zu Reichtum, erfährt aber hauptsächlich Neid, Hass und Spott. Die negativen Reaktionen der Menschen lassen den Sonderling zum Einsiedler werden. Wie bei den Märchen der Brüder Grimm geht es auch bei Wilhelm Hauff immer wieder um die "Einmischung eines fabelhaften Zaubers in das gewöhnliche Menschenleben".

Owen Pitt ist Buchprüfer. Eines Abends erfüllt er sich einen lang gehegtenTraum und wirft seinen Boss aus dem Fenster. Allerdings nicht ganz freiwillig, denn dieser hatte sich vor seinen Augen in einen leibhaftigen Werwolf verwandelt und versucht, ihn zu fressen. Als Owen im Krankenhaus erwacht, ist ein Agent bei ihm. Er erklärt ihm, dass es Monster wirklich gibt und seine Organisation sie im Zaum hält, natürlich unter strenger Geheimhaltung. Und er macht Owen ein interessantes Jobangebot.

Ein Vater hatte zwei Söhne, davon war der älteste klug und gescheit und wusste sich in alles wohl zu schicken. Der jüngste aber war dumm, konnte nichts begreifen und lernen, und wenn ihn die Leute sahen, sprachen sie: "Mit dem wird der Vater noch seine Last haben." Wenn nun etwas zu tun war, so musste es der älteste allzeit ausrichten; hieß ihn aber der Vater noch spät oder gar in der Nacht etwas holen, und der Weg ging dabei über den Kirchhof oder sonst einen schaurigen Ort, so antwortete er wohl: "Ach nein, Vater, ich gehe nicht dahin, es gruselt mir!" Denn er fürchtete sich.

Ein merkwürdiger Fremder eröffnet den Laden "Needful Things" in Castle Rock. Die Bewohner des friedliebenden Städtchens finden dort die Raritäten, mit denen sie ihre geheimsten Sehnsüchte und Wünsche erfüllen können. Alles hat seinen Preis: aber neben Geld verlangt Leland Gaunt Gefälligkeiten. Die Kunden sollen anderen Einwohnern harmlose Streiche spielen. Schon binnen eines Wochenendes eskaliert der Spaß, es kommt zu Mord und Totschlag.

Owen Pitt liebt seinen Job. Denn was könnte schöner sein, als sich tagtäglich mit Vampiren, Werwölfen oder alten Göttern anzulegen? Leider gehört es in diesem Berufsfeld auch zum guten Ton, sich stets neue und übermächtige Feinde anzuschaffen. Diesmal bekommt es Owen mit einem Totenkult zu tun, der von einem fanatischen Nekromanten angeführt wird. Und der hat es ganz speziell auf Owen abgesehen.

Agent Franks ist etwas ganz Besonderes. Zusammengesetzt aus verschiedenen menschlichen Teilen und versehen mit unmenschlichen Kräften, gehört er zu den effektivsten Waffen, die Monster Hunter International zu bieten hat. Doch nur unter einer Bedingung stellt er seine durchschlagenden Fähigkeiten der Organisation zur Verfügung: Sie musste ihm versprechen, keine weiteren Wesen wie ihn zu erschaffen. Franks Schöpfer ist jedoch unersättlich.

Contos de guerreiros japoneses revelará aos seus ouvintes os mais preciosos valores japoneses: disciplina, lealdade, dedicação, perseverança, auto sacrifício, humildade e devoção. Tal arcabouço ético e narrativas envolventes recebem a ilustração de Shusui Okakura e outros artistas, fazendo ecoar da forma mais bela o passado e a memória japonesa.

Iron Age of India … around 900 B.C.E. Born in the arms of the Ganga, Vasu grew up in the raging province of Anga. His life shaped by a fate that failed to be just—neglected by his own, stripped of his birthright—he was raised to be lost in an abyss of desires and disappointment. Cursed by his guru, hurt by the only woman he loved, ostracised from society for being the son of a suta. With his only armour—hope—he ventured on an unforgettable journey. Alone. This is Vasu’s tale of survival, of endurance, of abiding courage in the face of all adversities.

Karna, the King of Anga, is distraught after the recent demise of a closed one. And to achieve salvation, he seeks to hurt the ones who are closest to him. Satyasena, the firstborn son to Karna, holds no mantle to his popular father but he strives for it. To become better, he’s ready to lose everything. Shanaya, the queen of Anga, takes care of the throne during her husband’s absence, but recent moral duties have begun to confront her past and probably betray the present.

After a defeat at the hands of Lord Kali, Kalki Hari must journey towards the Mahendragiri mountains with his companions to finally become the avatar he is destined to be. But the road ahead is not without peril ... Not only is he trapped by the cannibalistic armies of the Pisach, he is also embroiled in the civil war of the Vanars. And in midst of all this, he meets a face from the legends.

What happened after the great war? After the bloody war in which many heroes won and lost, Krishna, the avatar of Vishnu and the king of Dwarka, stood tall as a divine figure of justice and Dharma. But forty years have passed since that day, and now little is known of the elusive god. Pradhyuman, his firstborn son, now rules with an iron fist but his personal ambition seems to come in between. Will it redeem him or corrupt him further? Balaram, the brother of Krishna, and the Prime Minister of Dwarka, must find a way to form an alliance between warring clans.

एक सहज और स्वाभाविक प्रश्न है, क्या मनुष्य अमर हो सकता है? इसका जवाब इतना आसान नहीं है, क्योंकि आज भी मनुष्य उन सीमाओं के पार नहीं पहुँच सका है, जो उसे अमर बना दें। हाँ, कभी-कभी कुछ विशेष व्यक्तियों के लिए प्रकृति ने अपने नियम जरूर बदले हैं। ऐसे ही विशेष महामानव हैं-सात चिरंजीवी। ये सात चिरंजीवी इसलिए कहलाए, क्योंकि सातों जीवन-मृत्यु के चक्र से ऊपर उठकर अमर हो गए। इन सात चिरंजीवियों में परशुराम, बलि, विभीषण, हनुमान, महर्षि वेदव्यास, कृपाचार्य और अश्वत्थामा हैं।.

एक पल्लव राजकुमार राजा बनने के लिए कंबोडिया जाता है, अपने साथ ऐसे रहस्य लेकर, जो कई सदियों बाद महायुद्ध की वजह बनते हैं। प्राचीन चीन का एक बौद्ध भिक्षु दक्षिण भारत आता है, एक ऐसी पहेली के अनसुलझे रहस्यों को सुलझाने की कोशिश में, जो उसके सम्राट को सर्वशक्तिमान बना सकती है। नवपाषाण युग की एक जनजाति, भारत-चीन सीमा पर युद्ध के नगाड़ों से बेखबर, अपने पवित्र ज्ञान को बचाने के लिए लड़ती है। इस बीच, मंदिरों के शहर कांचीपुरम में अकेला रहने वाला एक वैज्ञानिक प्राचीन ग्रंथों की गूढ़ बातों का मतलब निकाल लेता है, जबकि गुप्त एजेंटों की एक टीम उसकी हर हरकत पर नज़र रखती है।

Greed. Rage. Grief. Love. Smouldering tinder, waiting to trigger a war. But this war is different. This one is for Dharma. This war is for the greatest goddess of them all. Sita has been kidnapped. Defiantly, she dares Raavan to kill her–she’d rather die than allow Ram to surrender. Ram is beside himself with grief and rage. He prepares for war. Fury is his fuel. Calm focus, his guide. Raavan thought he was invincible. He thought he’d negotiate and force a surrender. Little did he know...

The demon-king, Mahisha, rules Jambudvipa with an iron fist. He wears the horns of a buffalo and has the will of a bull. With allies far and wide, his kingdom—usurped from the Aryas—is prosperous. All seems aboveboard. But Jambudvipa’s underbelly rots. Teeming with crime, sin, and greed, the city and its people are not what they seem. Most of all, Mahisha himself. With his iron fist comes immense cruelty, horrific violence… He must be stopped.