In 1923 James Stephens, then at the height of his fame as the author of The Crock of Gold and The Demi-Gods, set out to retell the whole of the Tain Bo Cuailnge as a five-book novel sequence. He completed only two of the planned five. Deirdre was the first.The story is one of the foretales of the Tain, the older Longes mac nUislenn, the Exile of the Sons of Uisliu. Before her birth Deirdre is prophesied to bring ruin on the Red Branch and on the kingdom of Ulster. Conchobar mac Nes...

Auld Foes is the remarkable story of the world' s oldest football rivalry – Heart of Midlothian v Hibernian – interwoven with a fascinating 150-year Edinburgh history. For more than a century the rivalry ebbed and flowed, culminating in a hostile takeover bid in 1990. While this raised hostilities off the pitch to a new high, animosity between the Edinburgh sides was nothing new. Theirs is a rivalry as complex and historic as Edinburgh itself, encompassing World W...

Have you ever seen a ghost? Have you ever seen a ghost tremble? Well, it's not likely that you ever will. There is only one ghost in the world that I have ever heard of who is afraid of people. I'd be glad to tell you about him. But first, let me introduce you to Sebastian. Oh, Sebastian is not a ghost. No, no. Sebastian is quite alive—and quite a lively young boy.

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...

While on a delivery run for the Brigadier, Benton finds himself close to his childhood home, where ghosts from his past have never rested easily …Trapped in a nightmare world where past and present are one, will he be lost forever or can he fight his way back to reality, where he is desperately needed?An exciting adventure from the Worlds of Doctor Who.Wartime is based on, and expands upon, the 1988 Reeltime Pictures drama production Wartime. Available from www.time...

We designed this guide for facilitators, educators, and creatives. You will discover many ideas for driving innovation by applying 3D Diagnostic Cards (a powerful pocket-sized tool) to inspire creative thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and collaboration. Cards sold separately!The 3D Diagnostic Cards were born from our need to increase the speed and effectiveness with which we could diagnose the key issues affecting our clients. By utilizing playful imagery and relevant to...

What if the life you believe is yours… was written before you ever had a chance to choose it?From the moment we are born, our identities begin forming through the expectations of family, culture, religion, and society. These influences shape how we think, what we believe, and even how we see ourselves. Most people spend their lives inside this inherited structure without ever realizing it exists.The Inherited Cage explores the quiet architecture of...

This collection of duck activities has a strong fun element, however, we do not want it to sound like it is all just fun. There is, in fact, a wealth of solid theory that forms the basis of why we developed this stream of uses for six bricks in business and learning environments. The idea of using playful methods for a range of purposes to generate innovative thinking is not new. For centuries, people have used artifacts like totems and puppets to tell stories and share information, belief...

After a high-stakes, nighttime chase, a flying saucer is shot down, landing intact in a freshwater lake at the East Yorkshire seaside resort of Hornsea. The authorities, under the guise of discovering a small-yield atomic bomb, evacuate the entire town. John Phillips returns home to Hornsea, ignoring all warnings. As he explores the eerily silent town, now plunged into pitch darkness, his curiosity leads him to the freshwater lake. From his hiding spot, John watches as authorities haul not...

An incredible collection of interviews with the people behind the early years of the BBC’s classic science fiction adventure series Doctor Who. From directors to designers, producers, story editors, writers and cast, all are featured in this latest addition to Telos’s acclaimed range of factual books about Doctor Who.This volume includes interviews with creator Sydney Newman; producers Innes Lloyd and Peter Bryant; opening titles designer Bernard Lodge; designers Barry Newbery, Ray...

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 2 covers the stories of Doctors four to eight, portrayed by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann.The essential companion for every trip you will ever take into the TV universe of classic Doctor Who.

"James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820" is a detailed narrative that chronicles the scientific and exploratory journey led by Stephen H. Long. Edwin James, the expedition's botanist and surgeon, provides a vivid account of the landscapes, flora, and fauna encountered during their travels through the American frontier. The work is notable for its rich descriptions and observations, which contribute significantly to the understanding of the geography and natural history of th...