ireland

"Ireland is a country steeped in history, culture, and gastronomy. Its breathtaking landscapes, rugged coastlines, and dynamic cities attract millions of visitors every year as they seek to explore the country's ancient past, experience its vibrant present, and savor its well-known cuisine. Ireland is divided into four provinces, each with its own unique blend of influences and culinary traditions informed by the land, the people, and the events that have shaped their development. The four provinces of Ireland are Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Each of them has a distinct character, shaped by its geography, the resources it offers, and the story of its native residents"--.

"A nonfiction picture book about the inspiring true pay-it-forward story that bridges two continents, 175 years, and two events in history--connecting Ireland, Choctaw Nation, Navajo Nation, and the Hopi Tribe"--Provided by publisher.

Join Lindsay, a young and curious 19th-century lady, as she meets Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare', and learns all about the magickal arts?from which plants can be used to make healing poultices and potions, to how people dealt with the social and political stigma of practicing witchcraft. Biddy Early, who lived from 1798?1874 in Ireland, was by no means the first-ever witch, but she was the first to appear on the historical record. Before her, fears and superstitions surrounding practitioners of 'the nameless art' were too strong. It is said that Biddy took an apprenticeship with the 'good folk', sidhe or faeries, when she was very young, and it was from them that she learned her skill as a healer.

"From the acclaimed, controversial singer-songwriter Sin?ad O'Connor comes a revelatory memoir of her fraught childhood, musical triumphs, struggles with illness, and of the enduring power of song"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection over seventy Irish stories including The Kildare Pooka, The Trooping Fairies, Changelings, and more.

Contains tales and a few poems from Ireland, including legends of ghosts, fairies, witches, priests, and saints.

"In this Irish folktale, a young and powerful king, has an embarrassing secret: he has horse's ears! Then one day the royal barber discovers this unusual trait. Can he keep the king's long-held secret, or will the barber be banished form the kingdom for good?"--Publisher.

A retelling of the Celtic legend in which a king's children are changed into swans by their evil stepmother and can only be changed back when twin mountain peaks, the Man from the North and the Woman from the South, are joined. Presented in Arabic and English.

"Azari's life has been split in two and the halves are as different as lemons and mangoes. She and her mother fled for their lives to Ireland, where they live in a bleak Direct Provision [center]. They long for their own hot, vibrant country. But to go back would mean certain death. When Azari runs she feels strong and free. But Azarai has secrets--and she is still running for her life"--Provided by publisher.

When A?fe's sister dies, she is forced to marry her widower, the chieftain Lir. She promised to protect her sister's children, but Lir's mistreatment drives Aife to use her magic aganist them. This savage retelling of a classic Irish fairy tale gives voice to A?fe, the scorned woman who took terrible vengeance on the children of Lir.