THE ADVENTURE BEGINS"On the edge of the Fairy Ring Fort, I notice an old rowan tree. Something shiny in the branches catches my eye. At first, I think it might be a trick of the sunlight. But then, the object starts to spin and sparkle as it moves in the wind. Could it be a toy left by a magpie, I wonder, or is there something else going on?"Fairy Magic Adventures is short, easy-read, cosy, middle-grade, fast paced fantasy-adventure. Packe...

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES...Book 2: Neve and the Book of MagicI open the artifact cabinet to take a closer look at the ancient statue. "Tally, I think this is a statue of me.""What?" She reaches in and picks up the statue. "I think you're...!"Suddenly, we hear a weird scraping noise coming from the floor behind us. We both spin around."What the...!" Tally exclaims.A large stone floor tile...

"Out of the corner of my eye, I notice a slight movement in the trees. I move close to Tally and Óona and whisper. 'Don't turn around. I think we're being watched."When Dara falls under a powerful sleep spell right before his coronation, Tally, Óona, and palace guard Senan head north to find Núada - who they believe cast the spell and is hiding with the Scottish giant Benandonner at his sea fortress. They first seek help at the mountain fortress of the giant, Fionn Mac Cúm...

"A remarkably assured debut" Sunday Times"This is as much a novel as a reckoning." New York TimesThe characters are alluring and ... engaging. So too are the emotional struggles the crew endure as they try to balance duty to family with their love for China and the need to understand their own personalities." Literary Review

Rosalind Song is exactly where she's supposed to be. Halfway through her PhD, about to submit her work to the most prestigious scientific journal in the world - she can't let rumours about international espionage or, more pressingly, the reappearance of the ever-infuriating Peter Sun, distract her from her approaching glory.Peter Sun never expected to see his old rival again. After years of competing against her in science fairs and college conferences, he thought medical school wo...

A collection of crochet patterns for 3 dimensional flowers and foliage which can be used to create beautiful floral bouquets to display at home or gift to friends and family.This practical guide to crochet flowers explains how to make and construct 35 different types of flowers and foliage including all the most popular flowers and plants. These can then be combined in endless combinations to create wonderful bouquets to display at home or to give as gifts....

The Dark Druids have invaded, just as the Prophecy warned, and three days of darkness have begun. With Tara in ruins, Tally, Dara, Óona, Senan, and Oisín set out on a daring journey through dense forest in total darkness to seek advice from the Dagda, ancient father of the Shee. But his answers are not what they expect. Soon they are swept into a race to the coast, where Tally's new powers and an epic clash with the Dark Druids will set them on a path toward a future and a destiny more...

Book 3: Dara and the Prophecy StoneDara is an ordinary boy living in the quiet Irish village of Cloone with his family. Everything changes when his younger sister, Tally, discovers a hidden library in the convent where their mother works as a washerwoman. This discovery pulls Tally, Dara, and their best friend, Óona, into the hidden world of The Shee - Irish fairies.Just as Dara is adjusting to this new reality, an even darker truth...

"I point to the path ahead, where two red eyes burn through the swirling snow. "Is that a wolf?" Óona whispers, her eyes wide with fear. "The Cailleach is supposed to have a pet wolf."In Book 4: Curse of the Ice Witch, Oona and Dara are up against legendary Irish witch The Cailleach Bhéara (Kal-yak Bear-a) who has unleashed a deadly endless ice-storm across the land. The trio are drawn into another magical hair-raising adventure to stop her. Ancient ma...

This book presents the select proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management (ICCRIP 2023) and explores recent and innovative developments in all aspects of the CRIP sector. The book covers various issues in construction management, advancements in construction technologies and materials, sustainable construction practices, managerial issues in the CRIP sector, construction 4.0, project management, real estate and urban ...

This book presents the select proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management (ICCRIP 2023) and explores recent and innovative developments in all aspects of the CRIP sector. The book covers various issues in construction management, advancements in construction technologies and materials, sustainable construction practices, managerial issues in the CRIP sector, construction 4.0, project management, real estate and urban ...

This collection emphasizes the advances of powder and ceramic/glass materials in fundamental research, technology development, and industrial applications. Ceramic materials science covers the science and technology of creating objects from inorganic, non-metallic materials, and includes design, synthesis, and fabrication of ceramics, glasses, advanced concretes, and ceramic-metal composites. In recent years, the hybrids of ceramic and metallic materials have received plenty of interdiscip...