The world premiere of the musical stage play _Star of Strait Street_ took place in Valletta on 4 April 2017. It celebrates the life of Christina Ratcliffe, an English singer and dancer who became an aircraft plotter in Malta in the Second World War. She worked in the underground Royal Air Force operational headquarters beneath Lascaris Bastion in Valletta.This is Christina’s story and that of other British and Maltese girls employed by the RAF. It is also the story of Philip Glassb...

A historical collection of the many wonderful folk tales from the Isle of Man.First published in 1901, John Rhys recorded these fascinating folk tales from the Isle of Man, featuring many ancient superstitions and traditional customs. Explore this captivating corner of Celtic legend within this volume.

This fascinating book looks at the myths and superstitions connected with the Welsh landscape. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Celtic Folklore: Welsh and Manx" by Sir John Rhys delves into the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and traditions from the Celtic regions of Wales and the Isle of Man. Rhys meticulously compiles various tales, exploring the cultural significance and historical context behind each story. His work serves as a vital resource for understanding the intricate beliefs and practices of the Celtic peoples, highlighting the interplay between folklore and identity. The narratives reflect the deep co...

Towards the close of the seventies I began to collect Welsh folklore. I did so partly because others had set the example elsewhere, and partly in order to see whether Wales could boast of any story-tellers of the kind that delight the readers of Campbell's Popular Tales of the West Highlands. I soon found what I was not wholly unprepared for, that as a rule I could not get a single story of any length from the mouths of any of my fellow countrymen, but a considerable number of bits of stor...

Towards the close of the seventies I began to collect Welsh folklore. I did so partly because others had set the example elsewhere, and partly in order to see whether Wales could boast of any story-tellers of the kind that delight the readers of Campbell’s Popular Tales of the West Highlands. I soon found what I was not wholly unprepared for, that as a rule I could not get a single story of any length from the mouths of any of my fellow countrymen, but a considerable number of bits of stor...

Celtic Folklore: Welsh And Manx, Volume IIby John Rhys"Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, apparently the religion of the Iron Age Celts. Like other Iron Age Europeans, the early Celts maintained a polytheistic mythology and religious structure. Among Celtic peoples in close contact with Rome, such as the Gauls and Celtiberians, their mythology did not survive the Roman empire, their subsequent conversion to Christianity, and the loss of their Celtic lang...

Celtic Folklore: Welsh and ManxBy John RhysImportant collections of Celtic folklore and one of the most important collections of Welsh folk and fairy legend, including many stories of fairy women who become wives and lovers. Many of these are from the lakes of Wales. John Rhys collected these tales from the Welsh speaking people. Their relationship to the Medieval manuscript material such as the Mabinogion and the Arthurian romances is amazing. The Lady of the Lake is a sist...

Celtic Folklore: Welsh And Manx, Volume Iby John Rhys"Celtic mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, apparently the religion of the Iron Age Celts. Like other Iron Age Europeans, the early Celts maintained a polytheistic mythology and religious structure. Among Celtic peoples in close contact with Rome, such as the Gauls and Celtiberians, their mythology did not survive the Roman empire, their subsequent conversion to Christianity, and the loss of their Celtic lang...

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Remaining pure in body, mind, eyes, and heart could be the most difficult thing your kids will face in their preteens and teens—and into adulthood. Jim Burns, author of the PURE FOUNDATIONS series, goes beyond the printed word with this unique audio resource, designed to open a dialog between parents and their kids about healthy sexuality. Fresh content not found in the books includes advice and answers from interviews with notable youth experts Dr. John Townsend, Shannon Ethridge, Rebecca...

Scotland's rich past and varied landscape have inspired an extraordinary array of legends and beliefs, and in The Lore of Scotland Jennifer Westwood and Sophia Kingshill bring together many of the finest and most intriguing: stories of heroes and bloody feuds, tales of giants, fairies, and witches, and accounts of local customs and traditions. Their range extends right across the country, from the Borders with their haunting ballads, via Glasgow, site of St Mungo's miracles, to th...