Mermaids & Sirens

The Secret World of Mermaids

by: Francine Rose

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Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Hags, Sirens, and Other Bad Girls of Fantasy (Daw Fantasy Anthology)

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Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Mermaids, Vol. 2: A Gallery Girls Collection

by: Various

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A second tail! Everybody back in the water! Those amorous amphibians have returned to shake their shapely tails in our adoring faces. It's time for another look at those sirens of the deep, as seen by such aquatic creators as Arantza, Pelaez, Boada, Cano, Cuevas, Javier, and LeBlanc. Cover painting by Pelaez.

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Mermaid End Table in Imperial Finish

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Sirens: Symbols of Seduction

by: Meri Lao

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A celebration of the irresistible allure of sirens and mermaids in art, literature, and mythology throughout the world. * 160 beautiful color and black-and-white illustrations depicting sirens in all their various seductive forms. * An examination of the psychological drives behind our 3,000-year-old obsession with sirens.
Ever since the Sirens first tempted Ulysses closer to a rocky death with their celestial voices and forbidden secrets, they and their mermaid sisters have maintained an ongoing love affair with humanity's greatest writers, artists, and poets. With the torsos of women and the lower halves of birds or fish, they have long been symbols of the lure of the dark feminine, seducers who beckon men with promises of desires fulfilled. Sirens: Symbols of Seduction is both a celebration of Sirens and an examination of the psychological drives underlying this archetype.

Sirens play important roles in the classical writings of Homer and Euripides, as well as the modern works of James Joyce, H. G. Wells, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, and many others. Matching these writings with the vibrant work of such artists as Peter Paul Rubens, Hieronymous Bosch, Edvard Munch, and Rene Magritte, Meri Lao has created a feast for the eye and ear as seductive as the Sirens themselves. She traces their evolution from fierce, winged creatures who carry the dead from the battlefield to the elusive, sensuous mermaids glimpsed by sailors for centuries and immortalized in Hollywood by actresses such as Esther Williams and Daryl Hannah. Exploring our 3,000-year-old obsession with Sirens, Lao reveals the secret of their power: their song is the sound of subversiveness, luring us from the orderly world above the waves down to the phantasmagoric realm of dreams, and the harder we try to ignore what they are singing, the more we desperately want to hear it.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Mermaids (Magical Beings)

by: Elizabeth Ratisseau

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This is a book created to be given. At its center is a peom bt Charles Snell which was written for, and Published in, 1914 as a small gift book. In it the giver, in a series of concrete images, extends the recipient many good wishes.
In our volume, Snell's words are presented within borders made by Daniel Maclise for a book entitles Moore's Irish Melodies, published in 1846.

We have selected images to accompany each wish. These are made by a great variety of painters and illustrators, and range over more than 150 years.

This Is My Wish for You is in the tradition of ancient blessings, in which one tries, through the power of language, to throw a mantle of protection and beneficence over the receiver.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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The Mermaid's Manual

by: Dawn Apperley

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Release Date: 09/23/2004

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Mermaid Wisdom: Enrich Your Life with Insights from the Deep

by: Brenda Rosen

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As sirens and sea goddesses, mermaids have long enchanted humans. Today, with the renewed interest in these angels of the deep, devotees will welcome this unique, new guide to accessing mermaid wisdom for personal growth and transformation. Enter world myths and legends and meet the first mermaid, Atargatis; the Celtic Seal Maiden; Menana of Native America; and others. Unearth universal symbols that make their tales resonate with our own life stories. Dive into the depths of the unconscious, using visualization, journalizing, and other exercises and rituals. Then bring back a treasure of mermaid insights that will nurture the wild, natural woman within and lead the way to happier relationships; greater creativity; and a more balanced and harmonious daily life.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Mermaid Tales from Around the World

by: Mary Pope Osborne

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Grade 4 Up-It's common for folklore retellers to cite their sources, and Osborne does a lovely job of tracing the roots and explaining how she adapted each of these stories. However, it's rarer for illustrators to explain their research and artistic processes, so Howell's notes are fascinating. These appendixes also show the care and scholarship that permeate this volume. Of the 12 tales, only Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" is very well known. The other entries come from around the world and from different times-ancient Greece to 19th-century America. As Osborne points out in her introduction, these selections feature strong heroines who just happen to have fish tails. Being magical creatures, some can offer wealth and happiness; others can become human, marry, and have children; and a few are evil and vengeful. This rich collection is further enhanced by thoughtfully designed color plates and page decorations. Each picture furthers the understanding of the story through content and style (e.g., authentic African patterns are used to decorate the Nigerian tale, while the Greek tale is accompanied by artwork influenced by the area's terra-cotta pottery). An anthology that will enrich any collection.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Tarot of Mermaids (Lo Scarabeo Series)

by: Lo Scarabeo

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Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for our new decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value.TraditionOne of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.DevelopmentNew decks and ideas are continually gathered from all over the world. This allows Lo Scarabeo to produce some of the most innovative decks available today.QualityLo Scarabeo is committed to ever increasing quality and beauty of their products.Distribution*Llewellyn is the exclusive distributor of Lo Scarabeo products in North America.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Stories of Mermaids (Young Reading Series 1)

by: Russell Punter

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Mermaid's Bracelet

by: Beth Harwood

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Hannah loves her vacation by the seashore, but she wishes she had somebody to play with. When she finds a message in a bottle from a mermaid, Hannah writes back--and soon she and Shelly become friends. Shelly has lost a favorite bracelet, but soon discovers a map that leads Hannah to a special treasure box--and another new friend! This charming book with a padded glittery cover includes 7 envelopes and 8 notes, a map, and a 3-D treasure box, plus a sea star charm bracelet!

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Imagine You're a Mermaid (Imagine This!)

by: Meg Clibbon

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Brims with fanciful information about the habits, fashion and lore surrounding these fishy beauties.

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Publishers Weekly : Brims with fanciful information about the habits, fashion and lore surrounding these fishy beauties.

Be Astengo School Library Journal : Filled with playful puns and fishy humor... illustrations are whimsical and childlike.

Release Date: 12/31/1969

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Rani in the Mermaid Lagoon (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

by: Lisa Papademetriou

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Rani doesn't fit in. Ever since she had to cut off her wings to save Mother Dove, she doesn't feel like she belongs with the water talent fairies. In fact, without wings, she doesn't feel like she belongs with any fairies at all. Rani sets off on a perilous journey to find a home, a journey that leads her underwater, deep into the lagoon, where the mermaids live. Maybe there Rani will discover who her true friends are!

Release Date: 04/25/2006

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The Little Mermaid (Reusable Sticker Book)

by: RH Disney

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Ariel is tired of living under the sea-she wants to be human and walk on land. She gets her chance after making a deal with an evil sea witch, but something's fishy! Can Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle help make the little mermaid's dream come true? Find out in this full-color retelling of Disney's classic film, The Little Mermaid.

Release Date: 08/08/2006

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