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This is final volume of the Mabinogion. As with the other volumes, these Arthurian tales are translated from Welsh manuscripts and largely represent an earlier and more pagan period.

"Wonderful London, its lights and shadows of humour and sadness". (That's the full title of the book.) A collection of short essays, studded with conversation, on aspects of Victorian London life, seen through the eyes of a middle-class narrator. NOTES: 1 A "ticket of leave" is a document of parole issued to convicts who can be trusted with a degree of freedom. 2 In Chapter three, a "cornopean" is a reed organ. 3 In Chapter twenty, "negus" is a drink made from port mixed with hot water, citrus fruit, spices and sugar. (Summary by Peter Yearsley)

This short recipe book from the Borden Company has a full range of recipes including Appetizers, Salads, Salad Dressings, Breads, Main Dishes, and Desserts. - Summary by Larry Wilson

From the New Mexico Magazine comes a selection of recipes unique to this region, selected from two cookbooks previously published. Sample, "Stacked enchiladas topped with an egg and smothered in pungent red sauce, tender sopaipillas, rich and meaty posole stew, green chile, and blue corn tortillas" among others. - Summary by Larry Wilson

William Shakespeare had nothing to do with the actor and moneylender William Shaksper from Stratford-upon-Avon. The man behind the nom de plume "William Shakespeare" was, in fact, a very well-educated aristocrat who often frequented the court of Elizabeth and whose real name was Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford. The dramas of Shakespeare were not written for the Globe Theatre but for the Queen's court.

This is the prequel of the Nibelungenlied. It tells the tale of Siegfried as a young man when he sets forth to earn a name for himself so he will be able to stand proudly with his ancestors. - Summary by Fritz

The 13th century Icelandic Völsungasaga is usually read by people studying the Poetic Edda or Wagner's Ring - which obscures the fact it is a much better story than practically everything derived from it. A riddle-telling dragon, a broken sword, a hooded mysterious wanderer - cannibalism, incest, mutilation, and sensitive hearts. This is R-rated Tolkien - and the unashamedly archaic Magnússon-Morris translation is up for the adventure. Passages spoken in Old Norse are taken from the edition of Sophus Bugge, Berlin, 1891. (Summary by Corpang)

CULTUS ARBORUM is a descriptive account of Phallic Tree worship with illustrative legends, superstitions, usages, et cetera, exhibiting its origin and development amongst Eastern and Western Nations of the World from the Earliest to Modern Times (1890). - Summary by the Author

The unfiltered thoughts of a couple silly girls.

Dive into the gripping family saga of Elizabeth, a beautiful young woman whose life takes unexpected turns. Orphaned at a young age, she is raised by her strict spinster aunts. As she matures, Elizabeth finds herself ensnared in a loveless marriage, only to discover true love with another man. However, when she confides in her lover about her troubled marriage, her world is turned upside down when her husband is mysteriously found murdered the very next day! This enthralling tale weaves together themes of destiny, temptation, and the courage it takes to follow one’s heart. (Summary by Lani ...

A German Deserter's War Experience by Anonymous. The author of this 1917 narrative, who escaped from Germany and military service after 14 months of fighting in France, did not wish to have his name made public, fearing reprisals against his relatives. The vivid description of the life of a common German soldier during “The Great War” aroused much interest when it was published in the United States in serial form. Here was a warrior against his will, a hater of militarism for whom there was no romance in war, but only butchery and brutality, grime and vermin, inhuman toil and ...

Meet John Parsons Cook, a 28-year old bachelor from a respectable family. His health was fragile, but his spirit was not. Rather than pursue law, he chose to raise racehorses. During a trip to the Shrewsbury races in November 1855, he fell gravely ill. His care was entrusted to the elderly local doctor, Dr. Bamford, and his own friend, Dr. Palmer. Dr. William Palmer, a widower, father, physician, and surgeon, was a figure of trust and respect. But was there a sinister side to him? Was he a cold-blooded serial killer, exploiting his medical skills for malevolent purposes, trying to mask a ...

Occultists Anonymous is a group of friends playing Onyx Path's Mage the Awakening (2E). Follow the cabal as they investigate arcane mysteries, delve into ancient worlds, and explore the Astral Realms, and far more. Support the show by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OccultistsAnonymous Join us on Discord: https://www.discord.gg/vVWXMsD Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OccultistsA Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZi12ZR6Yy8WHjNYvgdQ8Kw

Welcome to Double AA's podcast. We are new to this whole podcast, and we love doing this; we hope you'll love listening to us. We will have different topics in each episode, and we hope you enjoy them.

Once upon a time in a far-off country, there lived a father and his daughter Beauty, along with his five other daughters and six sons.