The Scathach and Maeve's Daughters
Title | The Scathach and Maeve's Daughters PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Alexander Walker |
Publisher | Atheneum Books |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780689316388 |
In the eighth century, Scathach, the ancient shape-shifting female champion, appears to Maeve Moira, the daughter of a Celtic High King, and, pleased with her character, promises that her daughters--and the daughters of their daughters--will survive and possess Maeve's qualities.
The Daughters Of Maeve: 50 Irish Women Who Changed World
Title | The Daughters Of Maeve: 50 Irish Women Who Changed World PDF eBook |
Author | Gina Sigillito |
Publisher | Kensington Publishing Corp. |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2012-04-24 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0806536098 |
For Hundreds of Years. . .In Ireland and the New World. . . Irish Women Have Made a Difference From ancient times to the present, Irish women have made their mark in times of peace and war, in Ireland and America. With their accomplishments largely ignored by the history books, these extraordinary women have fought for equality, struggled for independence, and met the challenge of nation building. Courageous, passionate, creative, able to stand tall on the battlefield--and in the kitchen--their stories will inspire brave women everywhere, for the daughters of Maeve have achieved remarkable feats against incredible odds. Meet women such as-- Brigid . . . saint and patroness of Ireland Grace O'Malley . . . pirate queen of Connacht Queen Maeve . . . ancient warrior Clara Dillon Darrow . . . suffragist Mother Jones . . . union leader Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy . . . U.S. first lady Sinead O'Connor . . . singer Mary Robinson . . . president of Ireland Maureen O'Hara . . . actress Sandra Day O'Connor . . . Supreme Court justice Maud Gonne . . . Irish revolutionary This indispensable reference will move, instruct, and empower readers to reach for their dreams as they stand on the shoulders of great Irish women. 50 Fascinating Profiles Gina Sigillito has studied Irish history, art, literature, and politics at the Irish Arts Centre, Ireland House at New York University, and Trinity College, Dublin. She has served as a guest host and producer on the Irish radio program Radio Free Éireann and has traveled extensively throughout Ireland. She is co-author of The Wisdom of the Celts, also available from Citadel Press.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review Annual
Title | Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review Annual PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 902 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Fantasy fiction |
ISBN |
Library Media Connection
Title | Library Media Connection PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Children |
ISBN |
Children's Book Review Service
Title | Children's Book Review Service PDF eBook |
Author | Children's Book Review Service |
Publisher | |
Pages | 410 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Children's literature |
ISBN |
The Warrior's Daughter
Title | The Warrior's Daughter PDF eBook |
Author | Holly Bennett |
Publisher | Orca Book Publishers |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2007-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1551436078 |
The daughter of Ulster's mightiest warrior must find her own path through grief, pain and wonder.
Your Reading
Title | Your Reading PDF eBook |
Author | C. Anne Webb |
Publisher | National Council of Teachers of English |
Pages | 270 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780814159422 |
Designed for use by students in grades 5 through 9, this annotated bibliography of nearly 600 titles of fiction and nonfiction also serves as a resource for teachers, librarians, and parents in search of titles that might catch the attention of junior high and middle school students. The book presents annotations of books published in 1991 or 1992, along with a few titles published too late for the eighth edition and a few early 1993 releases. Titles are grouped by subject matter under four main headings: Imagining, Learning, Exploring, and Understanding. The book includes a special index which lists 150 "classics" of young adult literature from 1940 to 1990. It also includes subject, title, and author indexes and a directory of publishers. (RS).