This was more a book of Faerie Tales than one of Fairy Tales--instead of Cinderella-like maidens being rescued by princes and aided by fairy godmothers, there are the shi of Faery who mingle with the humans for mischief and pleasure, although often the humans manage both of those quite well on their own.Most of the tales deal with Fionn the son of Uail, and his life and times. They are well-written and witty, and captured my attention.The first story, though. The first stor...

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. Contains chapters such as “Sit St...

Drift into a peaceful night’s sleep with The Charwoman’s Daughter, the tender coming-of-age classic by James Stephens, narrated by the gentle voice of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios.This calming audiobook is designed to ease your mind and carry you softly into a deep rest. Let Elizabeth’s soothing narration guide you through this heartfelt tale of hope, innocence, and love, while soft background music lulls you to sleep.Step into the quiet streets ...

The tribulation of a young man on the run from a murder. It tells of ten years of retribution in his life taking him from his home in Birmingham to Northern Ireland, London and finally back to his hometown roots involving him in the "Troubles" of the time in Ireland and the UK. Relationships are explored and developed in his turbulent life until justice prevailed to the shock of all concerned.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the classic era of the cult BBC television series Doctor Who (1963-1996) is contained in the two-volume set The Television Companion. Volume 1 covers the stories of the first three Doctors, portrayed by William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee.The essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of classic Doctor Who.

James Stephens’ collection of Irish Fairy Tales is presented in this beautiful volume alongside gorgeous illustrations by Arthur Rackham.James Stephens was an Irish novelist and poet, and his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales combine humour and lyricism, making them light and fun reads. This edition of Irish Fairy Tales features a series of dazzling colour and black-and-white illustrations from the masterful Golden Age artist Arthur Rackha...

"The Crock of Gold" is a novel by James Stephens, first published in 1912. This whimsical and philosophical work blends Irish folklore with modernist narrative techniques, creating a unique and enchanting tale. The story revolves around a philosophical pot of gold owned by the Leprechauns and the adventures that ensue when it is discovered by humans.The novel's protagonists are a Philosopher and his family, including his two curious daughters. Their lives intersect with a diverse c...

In "Irish Fairy Tales," James Stephens masterfully collects and retells a selection of traditional Irish folklore, presenting a vivid tapestry of the Emerald Isle's mythological landscape. His prose, imbued with lyrical beauty, intertwines the ethereal with the earthy, bringing to life the enchanting adventures of legendary figures such as the heroic Cuchulainn and the mischievous leprechauns. With his nuanced understanding of oral tradition, Stephens not only preserves these stories withi...

Collected Poems |The Adventures of Seumas Beg; The Rocky Road to Dublin| of the author James Stephens (9 February 1880 – 26 December 1950) Irish novelist, broadcaster and poet.ExcerptTHE ADVENTURES OF SEUMAS BEGTHE CHERRY TREE| Come from your bed my drowsy gentleman!And you, fair lady, rise and braid your hair,And let the children wash, if wash they can;If not, assist you them, and make them fairAs is the morning and the morning sky,

Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal–winning children's book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of a boy, written by two therapists who are currently engaged in clinical work with boys and their parents and who are also fathers raising five sons. This book contains chapters such ...

What guy doesn't need some pointers on how to be the man he wants to be? And we know that being a man is so much more than building a successful career and mastering the mechanics of daily life (like oil changes), those functional things are really important too. By addressing the basic, primal, and archetypal moments that all men experience, this book helps men become more invested in their passions, their families, their lives, and God.

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