Grace O'Malley is unique as the only woman recorded on the famous Baptista Boazio map of Ireland (1599), a tribute to the status she achieved as a leader on land and at sea in the 16th century. In 1979 Anne Chambers' original biography of this famous Irishwoman, who over the centuries had been airbrushed from historical record, put her on the map once again. The biography became a milestone in Irish publishing and the catalyst for the restoration of Grace O'Malley to political, social and ...

Set in a period of invasion, military conflict, social and political chaos perpetrated by the Tudor conquest of Ireland, the story of Eleanor, Countess of Desmond recounts the heroic efforts of a woman to protect her family against insurmountable odds.Aristocratic, educated, intelligent and able, Lady Eleanor Butler's destiny was as a wife and mother. But marriage to Garret FitzGerald, the powerful Earl of Desmond, hurls her headlong into a maelstrom of invasion, r...

Every detective has an origin story. For Anne Chambers, it was her sister's death.And it was Anne who pulled the trigger.That tragic event informs her character. In these two short stories, you will see how she conducts her cases as a Houston homicide detective, and the decision she makes when she's cornered in New Orleans post-Katrina.In "Father's Day," Anne confronts a horrid sight: a dead man impaled on a bronze military statue. As she digs deeper, she discovers ...

This is the true story of Grace O'Malley, or Granuaile, who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Chieftain, she became a legend. We meet Grace as a young girl on Ireland's west coast. Her father is a strong chieftain and loves the sea. Despite her parents' objections, Grace becomes a better sailor than any of her father's crew and so the adventures of the Pirate Queen begin. We set sail on her galley to Spain where war with England affects Grace and Ire...

A refreshing memoir that challenges readers to make the most of life’s opportunities.After moving to Canada from Jamaica in 1976, a colleague at Scotiabank told Mary Anne Chambers not to be surprised if she didn’t get very far. The overlapping characteristics of her identity — Caribbean immigrant, Black businesswoman, Catholic, wife, and mother—were expected to hinder her both personally and professionally. Yet, against all odds, she went on to attain senior roles ...

Examine cutting-edge research on the social worker’s role in the legal system!Social Work and the Law: Proceedings of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, 2000 addresses the issues and concerns facing social workers who deal with law and the legal system. This comprehensive research collection is essential for providing diagnosis, treatment, and recommendations on legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. The findings are invaluable for social workers called upon ...

How to Be Rich is not just another guide about making money. It is a deep, practical journey into what it really takes to build lasting wealth — from the inside out.In this audiobook, you will discover how true riches begin in the mind, how mastering simple financial skills can transform your future, and how creating real value for others opens the door to multiple streams of income. You will learn how to protect and grow your wealth over time, ensuring that your success is not a f...

Money isn’t just something grown-ups use—it’s something kids can learn to understand and manage, too! In this fun and interactive audiobook, young listeners will embark on a journey to discover how money works. They’ll learn where money comes from, how to budget, why saving is important, how investing can make money grow, and the power of generosity. Through easy-to-follow explanations and relatable examples, kids will gain the confidence to make smart money choices now and in the future. ...

Understanding emotions can feel big and confusing—especially for kids. The Rainbow Inside You: The Children's Guide to Emotions, is a gentle and thoughtful audiobook that guides young listeners through the world of feelings in a warm, accessible way. Here, children are introduced to emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, and more. Each chapter builds on the last, helping kids understand what emotions feel like in their bodies, how to talk about them, and how to understand the...

The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times “Modern Love” column—including stories from the anthology series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John SlatteryA young woman goes through the five stages of ghosting grief. A man’s promising fourth date ends in the emergency room. A female lawyer with bipolar disorder experiences the highs and lows of ...

I wanted to create an audio bundle that only contains fantasy stories and the tales in this book are as follows:Story 1 - Soul MatesStory 2 - The GiftedStory 3 - The Gifted 2Story 4 - Almost GoodStory 5 - Demi-HumansStory 6 - Demon’s Servitude – Book 1Story 7 - Demon’s Servitude – Book 2Story 8 - Erotic QuestsStory 9 - The Sorceress and Her ApprenticeStory 10 - Too FamiliarStory 11 - The SightSt...

In this irresistible romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Happily Bedded Bliss, appearances can deceive, but the heart is not so easy to fool...Rosamund Carrow has spent years learning the law by assisting her barrister father, despite the frustrating truth that the profession is closed to women. When he dies unexpectedly, necessity compels her to disguise herself as a man so she can step into the courtroom to finish his cases. Sh...