Explore the lore and legend of the Fairy realm! From mans earliest encounters with a singular society that influenced art and literature, to demystifying some of the worlds most famed...and infamous Fairies. Once Upon a Fairies Wing peeks into the fascinating province of the Fae, while delivering a playful, yet strong message of the importance of protecting the Environment. As the secret language of the fairy realm is decoded, magical spells and incantations are revealed to enlighten and empower and open to the magic of this realm and beyond.

From wicked queens, beautiful princesses, elves, monsters, and goblins to giants, glass slippers, poisoned apples, magic keys, and mirrors, the characters and images of fairy tales have cast a spell over readers and audiences, both adults and children, for centuries. These fantastic stories have travelled across cultural borders, and been passed on from generation to generation, ever-changing, renewed with each re-telling. Few forms of literature have greater power to enchant us and rekindle our imagination than a fairy tale. But what is a fairy tale? Where do they come from and what do they mean? What do they try and communicate to us about morality, sexuality, and society? The range of fairy tales stretches across great distances and time; their history is entangled with folklore and myth, and their inspiration draws on ideas about nature and the supernatural, imagination and fantasy, psychoanalysis, and feminism. Marina Warner has loved fairy tales over a long writing life, and she explores here a multitude of tales through the ages, their different manifestations on the page, the stage, and the screen. From the phenomenal rise of Victorian and Edwardian literature to contemporary children's stories, Warner unfolds a glittering array of examples, from classics such as Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and The Sleeping Beauty, the Grimm Brothers' Hansel and Gretel, and Hans Andersen's The Little Mermaid, to modern-day realizations including Walt Disney's Snow White and gothic interpretations such as Pan's Labyrinth. In ten succinct chapters, Marina Warner digs into a rich hoard of fairy tales in their brilliant and fantastical variations, in order to define a genre and evaluate a literary form that keeps shifting through time and history. Her book makes a persuasive case for fairy tale as a crucial repository of human understanding and culture.

ONCE UPON A… THIS COLLECTION INCLUDES THE FIRST BOOKS OF FOUR OF MY SERIES. Plus, the first three chapters of Until Next Time. The beginning of an exciting new series. Against All Odds: The St. James Family. *Maybe Later *My One Regret *Wrong Text, Right Love *Begin with Me Bonus Material: A sneak peek of Until Next Time

Julia's life seemed to be falling perfectly into place. She had burgeoning job prospects in the finance industry, an exciting life in New York City, and a wonderful fiance, Nick Kerkley, who she was totally in love with. Nick however, while being completely devoted to Julia, did not have the career potential or financial stability to be worthy of someone like her -- or at least that's what she came to convince herself. Hesitantly, Julia ended the relationship, forcing herself to believe it would all be for the best. Little did she know, that one decision would lead both their lives to spiral away from each other, only to converge again. What happens to your fairytale when you let someone else wave the magic wand? Will your dreams of love and enchantment still come true, or will your 'happily ever after' pass by without you? Once Upon a Second Chance is a contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion.

When coffeehouse manager turned amateur sleuth Clare Cosi roasts “magic” beans for Fairy Tale Week, she brews up a vision that leads to a sleeping beauty in Central Park; a big, bad wolf of Wall Street; and an East Side enclave with storybook secrets... Fairy tale fever has descended on New York City. Broadway fans are flocking to Red Riding Hood: The Musical; museums are exhibiting art inspired by the Brothers Grimm; and Clare Cosi gives her coffee truck a “Jack and the Beanstalk” makeover for a Central Park festival. Clare’s coffee hunter ex-husband contributes a bag of African beans with alleged magical properties. His octogenarian mother entertains customers with readings of the grinds, but Clare remains skeptical—until she receives a vision that helps her find a young model’s body in the park’s woods. The police dismiss “sleeping beauty” as the victim of a drug overdose. Then Clare uncovers evidence that points to a roster of suspects, from a wolf of Wall Street to a New York Giant and a wicked witch of the West Side. Now Clare is really in the woods—with a dangerous predator on her heels and an investigation that leads from a secret Prince Charming club right back to her own NYPD detective boyfriend. If she doesn’t solve this mystery, those magic beans predict an unhappy ending. Includes wicked good recipes!

From Jackie Chan to Ang Lee, from "Supercop" to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Chinese cinema has truly arrived in the U.S. Filled with photos and tidbits, this is the definitive book for anyone who has already fallen in love with Chinese cinema--and all those who are looking to learn more about it.

Enchantress Sharon Gale craves a plain, ordinary life free of troubles; however, her life is everything but peaceful. In this humorous tale, she and her boyfriend Samuel embark on an adventure to rescue their best friend, who was kidnapped by a monster. And yet this journey is a key that unlocks doors leading to the unknown. Befriending new acquaintances that bring the promise of more missions to come, the bumps and bends in her life never cease to amaze yet sometimes frustrate her. When history propels Sharon and her friends to match their wits against the evil fairy rulers of the magic kingdom Chelvicerra, she grows to realize how important and invaluable their friendship is. Only by maintaining a strong bond of trust can they outsmart and overcome the innumerable hurdles fate casts in their way.

Enjoy this collection of twisted fairy tale retellings by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast all feature their villains as the heroes. What if the evil stepmother had a reason for locking Cinderella away? What if Sleeping Beauty was cursed to protect her kingdom? What if the beast truly was a beast? Find out in this collection of twisted fairy tales. Included is a never before published, brand new twisted short story, the Cost of Intemperance, a twisted retelling of Twelve Dancing Princess. KEYWORDS: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, king, prince, royal, historical fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

The Fairy Without Wings By: Donya Hassanshahi During the COVID-19 pandemic, author Donya Hassanshahi turned to poetic literature to overcome the anxieties of the circumstances. Through this resort, she found comfort in constructing the emotions of surrounding individuals, and herself, to uniquely portray the unpredictable obstacles through diversified perspectives. Nearly two years in the making, this assortment of poems and prose accentuates the mindset of young adults finding themselves in their teen years, adequately adapting to their environment and learning further about oneself; written by a teen, but applicable to all. Every poem, every line, every word possesses value to speak to the reader in a personal regard.

Dive into a fantastical world of shapeshifters, dragons, wizards, and royalty. In this box set, a little fairy dust brings out the best in James Hook, Rumpelstiltskin is a cursed wizard with a secret past, and Rapunzel's knight in shining armor has wings. Travel on a magical journey with three hot heroes and three brave heroines if you dare.