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...

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 ...

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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...

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,

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.

The lore of ancient Ireland comes to life in this collection of classic folk tales retold for modern readers written by James Stephens and published in 1920.

The Charwoman’s DaughterA humorous tale about a poor Irish charwoman living in the slums of Dublin, and her innocent teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve, whose first forays into courtship and romance, and their desire to escape from drudgery -- provide us with a charming picture of youth's enthusiasm and a mother's devotion, amidst Dublin's many parks and shops. The chapters are filled with James Stephens' witty Irish observations on life, love, ignorance, the frustrations of the poo...

"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...

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.

Life's a lot more complex than it seems at first glance.Beneath the daily grind-beneath the stress, theachievements, the never-ending to-do lists-there'sa hidden world at play.This world's ancient, powerful, and not easy to explain. For morethan 75,000 years, humans have been crafting rituals, creatingsymbols, and spinning myths to tap into something bigger,something timeless. These rituals and myths hold universal truths,ones...

"Finnian, the Abbott of Moville, went southwards and eastwards in great haste. News had come to him in Donegal that there were yet people in his own province who believed in gods that he did not approve of, and the gods that we do not approve of are treated scurvily, even by saintly men. He was told of a powerful gentleman who observed neither Saint's day nor Sunday. "A powerful person!" said Finnian. "All that," was the reply. "We shall try this person's power," said Finnian. "He is reput...