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  • German

    Biography of a Language

    by Ruth Sanders ...
    Thousands of years ago, seafront clans in Denmark began speaking the earliest form of Germanic language--the first of six "signal events" that Ruth Sanders highlights in this marvelous history of the German language. Blending linguistic, anthropological, and historical research, Sanders presents a brilliant biography of the language as it evolved across the millennia. She sheds light on the ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • German : Biography of a Language

    Biography of a Language

    by Ruth H. Sanders ...
    Thousands of years ago seafront clans in Denmark began speaking the earliest form of Germanic language--the first of six "signal events" that Ruth Sanders highlights in this marvelous history of the German language. Blending linguistic anthropological and historical research Sanders presents a brilliant biography of the language as it evolved across the millennia. She sheds light on the influence ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • My Parent My Child

    Love Conquers All

    by Ruth W. Sanders ...
    If you were to become a caregiver to your adult child, elderly parents, friend, or spouse, would you have a plan? This book will help you develop a plan in caregiving. The struggles of everyday caregiving are addressed in this book. Geriatric, aging, Alzheimer’s disease and long-term care are words we don’t want to hear or think about. COVID-19 has shown that lives can change quickly. Caregiving ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • A Book of Magic Adventures

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    In this collection of unusual fairy tales, the author invites the reader to travel far and wide-through magic adventures spanning several countries and crossing oceans to the remotest corners of the world-even to Hell and the domains of the Sun, Moon, and Wind. Against such backdrops are set tales of courage, bravery, and love. A farmer confronts a dragon with only a magic feather to help him. A ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Ogres and Trolls

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    Ogres and trolls are not always what you expect.As Manning-Sanders explains in her foreword, many ogres in fairy tales are exactly what you'd imagine - great, stupid, cruel creatures. But some are surprisingly clever, and most possess magical powers to assist them in their havoc. In rare cases, they can be just, forgiving, and even helpful. Trolls, meanwhile, are almost universally small creatures ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Languages of Scandinavia

    Seven Sisters of the North

    by Ruth H. Sanders ...
    "A much-needed, comprehensive, and accessible overview of the interrelationship among" Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Faroese, Finnish, and Sami (Ilmari Ivaska, Scandinavian Studies).From fjords to mountains, schools of herring to herds of reindeer, Scandinavia is rich in astonishing natural beauty. Less well known, however, is that it is also rich in languages. Home to seven languages, ... Read more

    $20.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Book of Monsters

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    A Book of Monsters is a collection of twelve folktales drawn from cultures around the world, each featuring monsters both friendly and fearsome. First published in 1975 by Methuen in London, and illustrated by Robin Jacques, this 128-page volume is one of the most beloved entries in Manning-Sanders' acclaimed "A Book of..." series - a sprawling library of themed fairy tale anthologies that she ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Dragons

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Not all dragons gobble up princesses; some are kindly beasts, some are proud beings who serve the Supreme Ruler of Heaven. But there are also bad and savage dragons, who have to be either killed or outwitted.These fourteen fairy tales each feature a dragon from stories collected from around the world. Illustrated by the award-winning artist, Robin Jacques, these stories have delighted readers for ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Giants

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    Giants are as old as storytelling itself- and as varied. The stories in this book come from many countries - England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Romania. In these eighteen tales, Ruth Manning-Sanders writes of such old friends as Jack and the Beanstalk. She also includes stories of less familiar giants such as Sneezy Snatcher and Cucullin. The book is illustrated by the award-winning Robin ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Princes and Princesses

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    In this award-winning collection from Ruth Manning-Sanders, princes and princesses from around the world battle ogres, dragons and wizards. Illustrated by the master artist Robin Jacques, these fairy tales come from places as diverse as Yugoslavia, Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy and Kashmir. This a faithful reproduction of the first edition published in 1970. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Sorcerers and Spells

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    From the talented creators Ruth Manning-Sanders and Robin Jacques come twelve fairy and folk tales from around the world all featuring spells, sorcerers or both. The stories are from countries around the world such as Russia, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Sudan, Italy, and more. Perfect fairy tales for adults to read aloud or for children to read independently. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A Book of Ghosts and Goblins

    by Ruth Manning-Sanders ...
    Illustrated by Robin Jacques ...
    Twenty-one stories of ghosts and goblins from around the world. The book contains both spine-tingling tales and ones that will have you laughing out loud. A Book of Ghosts and Goblins is part of the series of Fairy Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders. The illustrations by the talented Robin Jacques add to the wonderful collection. The tales are from many different countries including Hungary, Spain, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD