65 results for 'Hearn, Lafcadio'

Twenty-eight brilliant and strange stories from Japan's rich folklore, collected by Lafcadio Hearn.A Western expatriate with a deep love for Japanese culture, Hearn drew upon his experiences in Japan...

Lafcadio Hearn: The Man Who Introduced Voodoo, Creole Cooking and Japanese Ghosts to the World. Born in Greece and abandoned as a child, Lafcadio Hearn's life was marked by exile. He travelled...

The Art of Hammer: Posters From the Archive of Hammer Films A celebration of movie art at its best, The Art of Hammer is a lavish hardback featuring hundreds of rare posters from around the world...

A young lion's desperate plea to be spared from the hunter's gun is met with silence. Undeterred, Lafcadio takes matters into his own paws and learns to shoot back. With practice and patience, he...

The War Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages by Don Stradley A pivotal moment in boxing history, the fight between Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns is still remembered as one of the...

The War Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages by Don Stradley In April 1985, two boxing legends clashed in one of the most iconic fights of all time. But what led up to this moment was just as...

Barry Hearn: My Life Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet DealsA larger-than-life entrepreneur, Barry Hearn has built a sports promotions empire that reaches a global audience of...

In 1930, an innocent afternoon tea in Bude, Cornwall, turned into a sinister tale of arsenic poisoning and mysterious disappearances. When one of the three tea companions succumbed to the deadly...

In Ghostly Japan presents 14 fascinating stories from Japanese folklore and mythology. Lafcadio Hearn's collection explores the country's supernatural world, featuring both the spirits of the dead...

Lafcadio Hearn's "Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things" is a collection of twenty supernatural tales translated from old Japanese texts. This work showcases Hearn's unique blend of cultural...

The insect-world is altogether a world of goblins and fairies. Lafcadio Hearn's Insect Literature reveals the beauty and significance of insects in ancient cultures, particularly in Japan. This...

The Temptation of Saint Anthony by Gustave Flaubert A masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, The Temptation of Saint Anthony is a deeply personal and philosophical work that took Flaubert...

Besieged, the ninth installment in Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, brings together ten original short stories featuring Atticus O'Sullivan. In these hilarious and action-packed tales, Atticus...

Tricked, the fourth novel in The Iron Druid Chronicles, sees Atticus O'Sullivan facing a daunting task: paying his debts to the cunning trickster god Coyote. With the Norse pantheon out for his...

A haunting collection of tales from Japanese folklore, Of Ghosts and Goblins brings to life the phantoms and ghouls that stalk the page. Lafcadio Hearn's masterful storytelling weaves together...

This captivating collection of eleven Japanese fairy tales transports readers to an exotic world of samurai warriors, rice fields, and magical springs. Lafcadio Hearn's excellent translations bring...

These chilling Japanese ghost stories are retold by a master of the supernatural. Lafcadio Hearn drew on traditional Japanese folklore to create terrifying tales of striking and eerie power.The dead...

In the fourth novel of The Iron Druid Chronicles, Atticus O'Sullivan must pay his debts to Coyote, a task that includes battling undead creatures of the night and a relentless hound of Hel. A deal...

Kokoro is Lafcadio Hearn's love letter to Japan, an exploration of the genius of Japanese civilization and the wonder he felt at encountering these islands and their inhabitants. This collection of...

Beautifully crafted ghost stories from Japan, this collection draws on traditional folklore and Lafcadio Hearn's own experiences to create chilling tales.Within these pages, you'll find phantoms and...

A collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales brings to life a world of adventure and enchantment. These timeless stories, drawn from the works of Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, are both...

Atticus O'Sullivan, a two-thousand-year-old Druid, is faced with a daunting task: taking down the Norse god of thunder, Thor. Despite the advice of wise deities and the warnings of those who know...

Pegasus and the Flame tells the epic story of Emily's life as she becomes entangled in a world of myth and legend. When a winged-stallion crashes onto her roof, Emily finds herself at the centre of...

Relentless: 12 Rounds to Success by Eddie Hearn Eddie Hearn's remarkable career has taken him to the top of the boxing world, and now he shares the key skills that have driven his success. In this...

Discover the essence of Japanese design in this beautifully illustrated guide. With over 200 stunning color photos, Dr. Patricia Graham explores the objects, aesthetics, philosophy and cultural...

Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a masterful collection of supernatural-themed tales compiled by Songling Pu in the eighteenth century. These eerie and fantastic stories, drawn from ancient...

Terrifying Ghosts Short Stories brings together a chilling collection of tales from the Gothic Fantasy series. Featuring a mix of familiar and new stories, this anthology is packed with eerie...

Arai Sunaomi stands at the threshold of adulthood, his path fraught with the demands of a world in turmoil. The ghosts of his past linger, particularly Utahime, the spirit who has waited seven years...

The eighth book in The Iron Druid Chronicles, Staked, sees Atticus O'Sullivan facing a clan of vampires who have been bent on destroying him. With a long history of conflict, Atticus must make a...

Atticus O'Sullivan, a 2,000-year-old Druid, must now bind a new apprentice to protect the earth. However, this process is fraught with danger, as the Roman god Bacchus seeks mortal revenge and the...

Atticus O'Sullivan, a 2,000-year-old Druid, is being pursued by two goddesses of the hunt, Artemis and Diana, for meddling in their affairs. With his usual magical options blocked, Atticus must rely...

The Irish housing crisis has defined the lives of an entire generation. Trapped in a game of rental roulette, many are stuck living at home as adults and struggling to make ends meet. With housing...

The Domestication of Competition by Jonathan HearnCompetition is an integral part of modern life, shaping policies, products and services. However, it can also be seen as a divisive force that pits...

This guide helps you develop a more authentic voice, a crucial aspect of transition for transgender and gender nonbinary individuals. Understanding how your voice connects with your sense of self is...

Candle and Crow is the final book in Kevin Hearne's Ink & Sigil series, a wildly entertaining and action-packed tale of magic and mystery. Al MacBharrais, a skilled practitioner of ink-and-sigil...

The Tengu's Game of Go Book 4 in the Tale of Shikanoko by Lian Hearn is set against a backdrop of medieval Japan, where animal spirits clash with warriors and children navigate a landscape both...

Heaven's Net is Wide by Lian Hearn is set in a richly realized world where ancient traditions and supernatural abilities shape the lives of its people. Against this backdrop, an epic story of...

Kevin Hearne's A Curse of Krakens is the final instalment in an epic fantasy trilogy that spans a continent and opens doors to new worlds. When Pen Yas ben Min, cousin of one of the legendary heroes...

The extraordinary career of Marvelous Marvin Hagler is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, he held the world title for 12 defenses, including bouts with Sugar...

Paper & Blood is the second book in Kevin Hearne's Ink & Sigil series. Al MacBharrais, an eccentric master of magic, solves uncanny mysteries in Scotland.This enchanting new series blends urban...

Besieged: A Collection of Short Stories from the Iron Druid ChroniclesJoin Atticus O'Sullivan, a two-thousand-year-old Irishman with extraordinary powers, as he navigates a world of magic and...

The Irish housing crisis is having far-reaching impacts on society. Housing Shock examines the crisis's origins in austerity, marketisation and financialisation, revealing how global investors are...

A skull is unearthed in a surprising location, sending shockwaves through a family's past. Sue Hearn's discovery may hold the key to solving a decades-old mystery: her mother's disappearance...

Sugar Ray Leonard's autobiography is a remarkable portrait of a fighter who overcame incredible challenges to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. The Big Fight takes you into the ring,...

The Irish housing crisis has defined the lives of an entire generation. Millennials are worse off than their parents, trapped in a game of rental roulette and facing homelessness. With housing costs...

Rethinking Nationalism: A Critical Introduction by Jonathan S. Hearn provides a fresh perspective on this complex and multifaceted topic. The author's innovative approach brings together key...

Lady Telmaine Hearne has long kept her magical abilities hidden from society, fearful of the consequences. Her husband's involvement in a conspiracy to protect the archduke and his brother against a...

A Blight of Blackwings by Kevin Hearne is the second novel in an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic. Following A Plague of Giants, this epic fantasy continues to merge...

The Otori have formed an alliance with the Saga clan to defeat their common enemy, but this fragile peace is threatened by Lord Saga's growing paranoia and brutality. Meanwhile, the last children of...

A no-holds-barred account of life on the front line of policing, On the Line follows PC Alice Hearn throughout ten years in the Metropolitan Police. From rookie to constable, she deals with violent...

Nat Hearn returns to his hometown as Assistant Editor of the local paper, but soon finds himself at the centre of a maelstrom of controversy and intrigue. As he navigates the complex web of politics...

This charming story introduces us to Herschel, an adventurous and ambitious pet stylist who dreams of styling an animal he has never worked with before - a bear! He ventures into the woods in pursuit...

The Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Hearn is set fifteen years after the seismic events of Brilliance of the Moon. In this elegiac and bittersweet sequel, the union between Otori Takeo and Kaede holds...

Bee Rex loves to run and play, but her brother Max prefers quieter activities. When Bee needs help, Max finds he can do something too. This heartwarming story by Charlotte Raby is beautifully...

The world teeters on the brink of destruction as the Norse gods Loki and Hel unleash Ragnarok, a catastrophic event that could spell the end of the earth. Atticus O'Sullivan, a powerful druid, must...

Snooker was suddenly big business in 1986, with Britain gripped by a new sporting obsession. Gordon Burn followed the snooker circus as it travelled from Hong Kong and China to out of season resorts...

A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne is set in a magical world of terror and wonder. In this epic tale of courage and war, ordinary people become heroes as they face an invasion of giants intent on...

Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham is a complex and intriguing mystery that showcases the author's skill at crafting a puzzling and engaging whodunit. The story revolves around the eighth...

Blossoms and Shadows by Lian Hearn is set against the backdrop of Japan's tumultuous 1857. As the country teeters on the brink of revolution, a young woman named Tsuru finds herself at the forefront...

Death & Honey is a collection of three novellas from New York Times bestselling authors Delilah S. Dawson, Kevin Hearne, and Chuck Wendig. In "The Buzz Kill", Oberon the Irish wolfhound and Starbuck...

Ink & Sigil, Book 1 of the Ink and Sigil Series, is an action-packed and enchanting new series from New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hearne. Al MacBharrais, a master of magic with a unique...

Leading journalist Matt Cooper examines the key players behind the scenes of Irish property ownership. He investigates who really controls the valuable land where we live, work and play, and how they...

In a bold reimagining of traditional fairy tales, Kevin Hearne and Delilah S. Dawson bring together two unique voices to create a hilarious and action-packed fantasy adventure. This is not your...

Snuggle up with three delightful tales of dogs and drinks from the minds of New York Times bestselling authors Delilah S. Dawson, Kevin Hearne, and Chuck Wendig. In "Canines and Cocktails", you'll...