The mountains and spectacular coastline of County Waterford are rich in traditional stories. Even today, in the modern world of internet and supermarkets, old legends dating as far back as the days of the ancient Gaelic tribes and the carvers of the ogham stones are still told and are gathered here in this unique collection of tales from across the county.Included here are tales of well-known legendary figures such as Aoife and Strongbow, St Declan and the three river goddesses Eiru, Banba and Fodhla, guardians of the rivers Suir, Nore and Barrow, as well as stories of less well-known characters such as Petticoat Loose, whose ghost is said to still roam the county, and the Republican Pig, who was unfortunate enough to become caught up in the siege of Waterford.In a vivid journey through Waterford’s landscape, from the towns and villages to the remotest places, by mountains, cliffs and valleys, local storyteller Anne Farrell takes the reader along old and new roads to places where legend and landscape are inseparably linked.
County Kilkenny abounds in folk tales, myths and legends and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscence, have been brought to life here by local storyteller Anne Farrell.Kilkenny is the place where, legend has it, St Evin and St Molin once had to have their dispute settled by a shoal of fish; where the infamous Countess of Ormond brought fear and terror to the people of Grannagh; and where an imprudent local man decided to find out if the supposedly bottomless ‘Kerry holes’ would live up to their reputation. It is also said to be the home of a plethora of strange and magical creatures and stories abound of encounters with fairies, ghosts, banshees, shape-shifters and an army of cats who fought an epic battle near Dunmore Caves.From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories. It will take you into a remarkable world where you can let your imagination run wild.
Gerade frisch nach New York gezogen, trauert die 16-jährige Jenna immer noch um ihren Vater, der vor wenigen Wochen von Unbekannten ermordet wurde. Da wird sie plötzlich selbst von fünf Männern in langen schwarzen Mänteln auf dem Friedhof angegriffen. Nur knapp kann sie mit Hilfe eines gut aussehenden Unbekannten entkommen. Doch dieser scheint nicht ganz bei Verstand zu sein, erzählt er ihr doch unglaubliche Geschichten: Die Angreifer seien angeblich sogenannte »Angel Hunter«, Auftragskiller des Himmels, die im Namen der Erzengel Jagd auf Halbengel machen. Bei ihrem Vater waren sie bereits erfolgreich, nun sei Jenna ihr nächstes Ziel. Jenna glaubt dem geheimnisvollen Garret kein Wort, dennoch lässt sie sich darauf ein, gemeinsam mit ihm vor den »Angel Huntern« zu flüchten. Doch welches verhängnisvolle Geheimnis verbirgt Garrett eigentlich vor ihr?
Avery Fletcher is living the kind of life she had always imagined. She is married to Richard, a former football star at Duke University and now a litigator working toward partnership at his law firm. Avery is a successful pharmaceutical sales representative. Together they have two sweet young daughters. Avery finds the time to take her daughters on play dates, work out at the local gym, and meet her girlfriends for lunch. On the surface, things are the way she had always dreamed. Why, then, does Avery feel so lonely and unhappy? She tries to talk to Richard, but he only reminds her of all the things for which she should be grateful. Thinking about that only adds guilt to her loneliness. Avery decides to visit her understanding best friend, Lexie Robbins, a beautiful model living in New York City. She trusts that Lexie will give her the encouragement to bring her out of her despair. Instead, Avery meets Giovanni La Rocca, a handsome Italian businessman, who offers an easy solution to her loneliness. Himself. Caught between two worlds, Avery must decide her next move. One way appears to be the right way, the other way appears to be the better way, but what about His way?
How best to manage risk involving multi-valued human biological materials is the overarching theme of this book, which draws on the sourcing and supply of blood as a case study. Blood has ethical, social, scientific and commercial value. This multi-valuing process presents challenges in terms of managing risk, therefore making it ultimately a matter for political responsibility. This is highlighted through an examination of the circumstances that led to HIV blood contamination episodes in the US, England and France, as well as their consequences. The roles of scientific expertise and innovation in managing risks to the blood system are also analysed, as is the increased use of precautionary and legal strategies in the post-HIV blood contamination era. Finally, consideration is given to a range of policy and legal strategies that should underpin effective risk governance involving multi-valued human biological materials.
Fast Facts: Disorders of the Hair and Scalp deals with problems as they present in clinical practice. Three acknowledged experts provide those in the frontline of patient care with a practical guide to the diagnosis and effective treatment of a wide variety of conditions so that they can effectively manage and bring comfort to their patients. Contents: Anatomy and physiology; Diffuse hair loss; Patchy hair loss; Scarring hair loss; Ringworm; Hirsuties in women; Scaly scalp; `Funny-looking¿ hair in children; Future trends.
Lesley Mitchell is a Tasmanian dairy farmer's daughter who suffers concussion after falling from her horse when it charges an electric fence. The repercussions from this accident are as unexpected as they are far reaching.
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