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World Literature
The day before the rising was Easter Sunday; and they were crying joyfully in the Churches "Christ has risen." On the following day they were saying in the streets "Ireland has risen." The luck of the moment was with her... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color... See More
Fantasy
About the book In the centre of the pine wood called Coilla Doraca there lived not long ago two Philosophers. They were wiser than anything else in the world except the Salmon who lies in the pool of Glyn Cagny into which... See More
Action & AdventureThis volume contains James Stephen's fantastic fairy tale, "The Crock of Gold". A fusion of philosophy and Irish folklore, "The Crock of Gold" revolves around the events that unfolded when the god Pan appeared on the Emerald... See More
Classics
ThisBook Center compilation contains over 500 classic fairy tales. CONTENTS: Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Aleksander Chod?ko Fairy Books (Blue, Red, Yellow, Grey, Violet, Crimson, Orange) by Andrew... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
The Story of Tuan Mac Caurill by James Stephens is a captivating tale of a mythical Irish figure's exploits and adventures in the early medieval period. It is an exemplary example of oral tradition in Celtic literature and... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
In celebration of Arthur Rackham's 150th birthday, this volume features 150 of the Golden Age Illustrator's most beautiful works. This gorgeous collection showcases a breadth of enchanting images from pioneering... See More
Fantasy
In 1911 four people came together to establish "The Irish Review." They were David Houston; Thomas MacDonagh; James Stephens and the present writer. James Stephens mentioned that he could hand over some stuff for... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
He was a king, a seer and a poet. He was a lord with a manifold and great train. He was our magician, our knowledgeable one, our soothsayer. All that he did was sweet with him. And, however ye deem my testimony of Fionn... See More
This book applies business practices to the Freemason's Blue Lodge. The ideas presented are introductory and designed so the reader can gain enough information decide if they may be applicable to their lodge. Chapters cover... See More
History
James Stephens' "American Diary" is one of the most important documents of early Fenianism. It uncovers the difficulties facing the movement's founders, and offers an insight into mid nineteenth-century American life and the... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
Irish Fairy Tales is a selection of mythical stories highlighting themes of love, duty and deception in the magical setting of ancient and medieval Ireland. Each narrative presents internal and external conflicts that test... See More
Women's Fiction
'In the centre of the pine wood called Coilla Doraca there lived not long ago two Philosophers. They were wiser than anything else in the world except the Salmon who lies in the pool of Glyn Cagny into which the nuts of... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
Evening was drawing nigh, and the Fianna-Finn had decided to hunt no more that day. The hounds were whistled to heel, and a sober, homeward march began. For men will walk soberly in the evening, however they go in the day... See More
Mythology & Folk Tales
There are more worlds than one, and in many ways they are unlike each other. But joy and sorrow, or, in other words, good and evil, are not absent in their degree from any of the worlds, for wherever there is life there is... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesIt happened that Fionn mac Uail had summoned the gentlemen of the Fianna and their wives to a banquet. Everybody came, for a banquet given by Fionn was not a thing to be missed. There was Goll mor mac Morna and his people... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesThere are people who do not like dogs a bit -- they are usually women -- but in this story there is a man who did not like dogs. In fact, he hated them. When he saw one he used to go black in the face, and he threw rocks at... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesWe do not know where Becfola came from. Nor do we know for certain where she went to. We do not even know her real name, for the name Becfola, "Dowerless" or "Small-dowered," was given to her as a nickname. This only is... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesFionn mac Uail was the most prudent chief of an army in the world, but he was not always prudent on his own account. Discipline sometimes irked him, and he would then take any opportunity that presented for an adventure; for... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesThe abbot of the Monastery of Moville sent word to the story-tellers of Ireland that when they were in his neighbourhood they should call at the monastery, for he wished to collect and write down the stories which were in... See More
Mythology & Folk TalesOne day something happened to Fionn, the son of Uail; that is, he departed from the world of men, and was set wandering in great distress of mind through Faery. He had days and nights there and adventures there, and was able... See More
Crime, Thriller & MysteryHow many of us are aware of the vast amount of CCTV cameras which are monitoring our every move 24 hours a day by the authorities? Sounds scary doesn't it? Especially when you think that even from space satellites are... See More
Crime, Thriller & Mystery
Devastated by finding his beloved wife, and daughter brutally raped and murdered in their own home; Paul Stone seeks revenge! Frustrated by the Police's lack of evidence, and failure to bring those responsible to justice... See More
Action & Adventure
Who were the Camera Soldiers? Part fiction, part fact, this book explores the answer to that question. They're behind every foot of motion picture film we see of WW II today, and every still photograph in the history books... See More
Horror
Kevin Stine was born in West Haven and has never considered leaving. Why would he? His friends are there, his job is there, and his existence is perfect. He spends his days roaming the streets, his nights are spent indoors... See More
Education & ReferenceThis essay has it all, from a checklist for what today's classrooms should have to a review of the fundamentals of learning and tips for testing and improving student performance. See More
Science Fiction
The Crock of Gold is a unique mixture of philosophy, Irish folklore and the battle of the sexes all with charm, humour and good grace, rotating around the astonishing story of what happens when Pan shows up in Ireland, what... See More
Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color... See More
Welcome to the dark world of Kale Stine. Sexually charged, filled with violence and deliciously dark. After finding out the fate of his brother, Kale embarks on a journey filled with treachery, loss, and destruction. See More
Children's eBooks
This Work contains an active table of contents (HTML), which makes reading easier to make it more enjoyable. The lore of ancient Ireland comes to life in this collection of classic folk tales retold for modern... See More