2026

'Katharine M. Briggs should have a statue in every town square in Britain.' -Philip Pullman A beautifully illustrated A-Z of British folklore - in all its beauty, wonder and eccentricity. Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author, recognised today as the most important archivist of British folktales. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society. Her books were read and used by contemporaries including J.R.R. Tolkein. To reflect the monumental work Briggs did to collect, catalogue and publish folk stories from Britain and Ireland before the turn of the 21st century, The Folklore Society present an annual award in her honour. This new edition of one of Briggs' seminal works is a dictionary of folklore creatures and tales, illustrated in rich, vivid detail by artist Fee Greening. From brownies to Shetland selkies, Cornish spriggans to Nuckelavee (the most horrid of monsters in all of Britain) Briggs' Dictionary of Fairies is a treasury of stories, songs and creatures passed down from one generation to the next.

Claiming to be the oldest Scottish bestiary of its kind, The Book of Beasties recounts a lifetime’s fascination with Scottish myth and legend. Reputed to be written by the Great Clan Chief in 1710, delight in this magnificent and rare sketchbook illustrated with the finest of drawings. From unicorns, selkies, kelpies and trolls, discover the many different creatures that roam this ancient land. With mention of historical anecdotes and prized antiquities, delve into Scotland’s Celtic past to discover a hidden kingdom of otherworldly creatures. Hailed as one of the most important Scottish artistic discoveries in recent years, The Book of Beasties has survived to tell its story. Few copies of this precious volume remain. For all those who believe - a beautiful gift book to treasure. Open with care and discover the magic. This Booklet measure 6" x 8.5" (A5) it contains the same text and drawings as the previous A4 edition.

Once upon a time fairy tales weren't meant just for children, and neither is Angela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales. This collection contains lyrical tales, bloody tales and hilariously funny and ripely bawdy stories from countries all around the world - from the Arctic to Asia - and no dippy princesses or soppy fairies. Instead, we have pretty maids and old crones; crafty women and bad girls; enchantresses and midwives; rascal aunts and odd sisters.

Medea longs for a different life. Since childhood, she has been separated from her sister, shunned by her mother, and persecuted and tormented by her brother and father. All because of a unique and dangerous witchcraft. But when a dashing young hero, Jason, arrives to claim the famed Golden Fleece that her father fiercely protects, Medea sees her opportunity for escape. Her offer to help Jason overcome the trials set by her father sets in motion a journey that will test every ounce of her strength, magic and loyalty; a journey that will see her battle monsters, dethrone kings and fall in love. But when faced with the ultimate betrayal, Medea is driven to an act of desperation so brutal it rips apart the lives of everyone involved...

¿Es tan claro e irrefutable como parece el concepto de «consentimiento»? Este libro explora sus matices y contradicciones. El consentimiento se ha convertido en un concepto clave en lasrelaciones sexuales. De entrada, parece claro y perfectamente perimetrado. Pero ¿es realmente así? Este texto reflexiona sobre losmatices, las fisuras y las paradojas que lo acompañan. ¿Se puede verbalizar el deseo con absoluta claridad, sin ambigüedad alguna? La autora explora el camino recorrido entre el «no es no» y el «solo sí es sí» desde las perspectivas filosófica, histórica y política y, a contracorriente del discurso dominante, defiende no dejar de lado el primero en beneficio del segundo.