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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In the kingdom of Eire, banshees chill the air, and water-wights lurk in the rivers. But magic is outlawed by the king, and jealously hoarded by his Druid priests. Neve is the youngest daughter of the king, and Ronan is a Druid's apprentice turned thief, making a living by selling stolen spells. They should be enemies, but their shared hatred of the Druids--and a dark magic that has marked them both--makes them unlikely, if uneasy, allies. When Eire...
Author
Publisher
Cliff Street Books
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
A special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue, with a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, an afterword by the late author's brother, Pat O'Donohue, and insightful material from O'Donohue's circle of close friends.
In this revered classic, John O'Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and...
4) Ysabel
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English
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"Saint-Saveur Cathedral of Aix-en-Provence is an ancient structure of many secrets-a perfect monument to fill the lens of a celebrated photographer, and a perfect place for the photographer's son, Ned Marriner, to lose himself while his father works. But the cathedral isn't the empty edifice it appears to be. Its history is very much alive in the present day-and it's calling out to Ned."--Publisher description.
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1990
Language
English
Description
Celtic origins, heroes, and stories spring to life in T. W. Rolleston's classic work, Celtic Myths and Legends. Spanning thousands of years and across thousands of miles, these myths and legends offer a glimpse into worlds long gone that continue to influence modern culture. The book includes classical accounts of Celtic tribes in Europe that describe their lives, the ancient gods and world of nature that they worshiped during and after their migrations...
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Language
English
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"Diana Beresford-Kroeger--a world-recognized botanist and medical biochemist--has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world with her startling insights into the hidden life of trees. In this riveting memoir, she uncovers the roots of her discovers in her extraordinary childhood in Ireland. Soon after, her brilliant mind bloomed into an illustrious scientific career that melds the intricacies of the natural world with the truths of traditional...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Describes a discovery the author made in the Alps, which uncovered a treasure trove of Druid celestial mathematics that mapped out the entire geography of ancient Europe, and discusses the implications of this new information.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author
Series
Eirlandia novels volume 1
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates
Language
English
Description
Ravaged by barbarian Scálda forces, the last hope for Eirlandia lies with the island's warring tribes. Wrongly cast out of his tribe, Conor, the first-born son of the Celtic king, embarks on a dangerous mission to prove his innocence. What he discovers will change Eirlandia forever. For the Scálda have captured the mystical Fae to use as an ultimate weapon. And Conor's own people have joined in the invasion.
13) Celtic mythology
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the gods, myths, and epic legends of the Celts, discussing their sources, their relationship with Celtic history, and the influence of the Romans.
14) Ancient Celts
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Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
"A history of the ancient Celts, from their Iron Age culture to their final conquest by the Romans in the first century CE"--Provided by publisher.
15) Celtic memories
Author
Publisher
Barefoot
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
An illustrated collection of traditional Celtic stories, blessings and rhymes, accompanied with notes on each story and a guide to pronounce the Celtic words used.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Follows the story of the Celts from their earliest roots through the flowering of their culture and their enduring heritage today. Includes reconstructions of iron-age villages, dramatizations of major historical events and visits to modern Celtic lands.
Author
Series
Eirlandia novels volume 2
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Conor and his sword companions must leave the safety of the fairy kingdom for the barbarian Scá́́́Łlda threaten to overrun Eirlandia. As he fights for his people's survival, Conor discovers that several of the clan leaders have betrayed their nation by aiding the Scálda. The corruption is such that Conor and his men choose to become outcasts, clanless and open to attack by friend and foe alike. They form their own warband...and the beginning...
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Language
English
Description
In their masterly survey of the history and culture of the Celtic peoples, Dillon and Chadwick cover the whole period from the Celts' pre-historic origins to the Norman invasion of Britain. Though few really understand Celtic art, the authors demonstrate the peculiar genius of the Celts in their religion, literature, and visual arts.
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