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The following stories span from the nomadic European tribes through the monarchal dynasties to the modern age. Throughout Polish history tales of the impossible have been passed down not only to invoke the imagination but to teach morality and reflect the sentiment of the times. This collection, random as it may be, gives windows through time of magic and wonder in the Polish world. A world that if paid enough attention to could shine a light on a culture that has evolved into a beautiful mix of the present and the past.

Teaching English as a foreign language is an amazing opportunity. It can whisk you away from the mundane and take you to places you’d never imagine you’d go to. It can fulfil you in all manner of ways as watch your students – and yourself – develop. And you can make a good living out of it too. But it can be a scary proposition if you don’t know anything about it. There are so many unknowns. Indeed many people give up on the idea simply because they don’t know where to start. This new guide to becoming an English teacher abroad deals with all of your questions and more - What is...

Here are 3 stories that come from the haunted cemetery of Belén in Guadalajara, Mexico. Includes The Vampire Tree, Santiago Vs. God, and Keep Me In The Light. Enjoy.

The following stories involve a scorpion, a bat, and a mouse. Not exactly the most domestic of animals, but are animals that here in Mexico you would have fairly common contact with, depending on your region. Take a step into the Mexican past and see how these creatures cemented themselves into legend. Like the Fables of Aesop pay attention to what these animals teach and why these stories are told and you might solve the riddle. What does a scorpion, a bat, and a mouse have in common?Enjoy.

When a monster is tormenting your city, many will hide in fear, few will stand and fight. The following stories come from Polska and tell of those willing to battle such foes. There are many ways to combat a mythical beast, but some creatures can not be tamed by the sword, nor any other weapon of brute strength. Traditional weapons may not be enough, but it is the clever that know that if all else fails, use a sheep or a rake. Enjoy.

The following stories show how people have reacted to unusual circumstances. All of these stories were believed to have really happened. The point of retelling these stories is not just for their fantastical features but to further understand the people telling them. History remains in books, but the tales live with the people. They teach us who we are and who we used to be. This collection takes place in Mexico and speak of the unexplained and the trials of love.Enjoy.

There are many reasons why people do the things they do or take the risks they take. The following stories come from the people of Polska and teach us that taking a chance for what you truly desire is worth the putting everything on the line.

The following stories come from Iunu, an ancient section of modern day Cairo. Here the oldest version of the Kemetic creation story was found. This mythos not only helped them explain the universe and how it came into being, but it also gave them the origins of the Pharaoh and the divine duty to protect order from chaos. These stories come directly from the Pyramid Texts, writings on sarcophagi and tombs, papyrus scrolls, and the Book of the Dead. This book includes Zep Tepi (The First Time), The Murder of Wesir, and The Contendings of Heru and Set.