Imagine a world where anything can happen ... and magic is real In a time long past, when danger and mystery filled the air, sorcerers and wizards were there.

This book introduces children to the rich treasury of Indian wisdom and cultural heritage through the 365 handpicked tales, one for each day of the year, from the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Puranas. The collection is faithful to the ancient texts available and presents them in a simple and concise form suited to the young reader. The beautiful illustrations bring to life the gods and demons, the benign and cruel kings, the sky-spirits and animals...

"Tyr, God of War, elder brother of Thor, embarks on a quest to regain his honor and place at Odin's side. Spurred on by loyal young Bjorn Wolfbane and the bewitching Lorelai, the trio set out to steal a sliver of Twilight, sword of the fire giant Surtur, who will one day bring about Ragnarok and destroy Asgard. But the fiery realm of Muspelheim is fraught with volcanic trolls, lava kraken, and Surtur's brood of murderous warriors. Tyr must overcome...

"Very few animals have evoked such extremes in emotions--from admiration to fear--as the feline family. Cats are mysterious, mystical creatures who can do anything from predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to reacting to haunted buildings and following the movement of things you can't see. We are fascinated by cats and their behavior, their regal bearing, and their intelligence, yet we are unnerved by their inscrutable stare and savage natural...

"When the Asgardian cycle of life begins again after Ragnarok, Thor's brother Loki comes back as ... Thor's sister! Loki returns with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her story anew. But her newest scheme could be the greatest trick she's ever pulled. What secret lies behind her female form? What dread endgame does she have in mind for Thor... and for Balder the Brave? And with whom will she forge an alliance of evil? The answers...

The wicked White Demoness wants the flesh of Monk Tang, the leader of the group of four on the journey to the West, as it is rumored to be able to give her immortality.

"Nadine is a jinn tasked with one job: telling the stories of the dead. She rises every morning to gather pomegranate seeds--the souls of the dead--that have fallen during the night. With her daughter Layala at her side, she eats the seeds and tells their stories. Only then can the departed pass through the final gate of death. But when the seeds stop falling, Nadine knows something is terribly wrong. All her worst fears are confirmed when she is...