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Brigid—mother, daughter, healer, bard, warrior, fire goddess, goddess of the oak, animals, and magic. Brigid of the spring, her festival Imbolc, oversees fertility of all kinds. Brigid is many things to many people. In this enticing book, Courtney Weber offers up a wide-ranging exposition and celebration of all things Brigid, who is arguably the most popular figure in Celtic mythology and religion. Meet Brigid in her various incarnations—Celtic Pagan Goddess, Christian Saint, and Voudon Loa.

Find the heir, win the crown. The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Although Rhen has Harper by his side, his guardsman Grey is missing, leaving more questions than answers.

Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope. Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past. When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate.

We're all searching for answers to the biggest questions: How can we be good? Find calm? Properly grieve? Beat FOMO? Work out what truly matters? Well, the good news is that the wisest minds in history asked the exact same questions—and they found answers. The ancient philosophy of Stoicism shows us that we are already in possession of the very tools we need to excavate this much-needed wisdom for ourselves. So into the past we go with Brigid Delaney, to a time not unlike our own: one full of pandemonium, war, plagues, pestilence, treachery, corruption, anxiety, and overindulgence.

In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence. Like many people today...

In the picturesque Cornish seaside town of St. Bodwell, the Daveys and the Chenoweths have been entrenched in a bitter feud for centuries. But when local historian Sam Chenoweth begins curating an exhibition on the ill-fated 19th century romance between his ancestor Ada Chenoweth and John Davey, he finds an unexpected ally in Abbie Davey. As they work together uncovering Ada and John's tragic love story, a surprising connection blossoms between Sam and Abbie.

It once seemed so easy to Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall. Cursed by a powerful enchantress to repeat the autumn of his 18th year over and over, he knew he could be saved if a girl fell for him. But that was before he learned that at the end of each autumn, he would turn into a vicious beast hell-bent on destruction. That was before he destroyed his castle, his family, and every last shred of hope.

I know all about being afraid of the dark. Like my uncle, in my thirties I found my way into my own dark forest, face-to-face with the big bad wolf. He was so close to me the whole time, I could taste the blood on his breath. Meeting him felt like a fairytale. I fact, I met him at a bar called the Wolf's Lair. A sensational trial for an historic serial murder. A missing woman with a trail of secrets. A top lawyer famous for defending notorious criminals. A retired homicide cop hunting for the truth.

When Sunday Times fashion journalist Brigid Keenan married the love of her life in the late '60s, little idea did she have of the roller-coaster journey they would make around the world together - with most things going horribly awry while being obliged to keep the straightest faces and put their best feet forward. For he was a diplomat - and Brigid found herself the smiling face of the European Union in locales ranging from Kazakhstan to Trinidad.

Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be born.

Filled with rituals, exercises, and meditations, Tending Brigid's Flame presents the beloved Celtic goddess through three aspects of her sacred flame.

Une mystérieuse fièvre se répand au royaume de Kandala. Tessa, une jeune apothicaire, vole aux élites du Secteur Royal des pétales de fleur-de-lune, seul ingrédient permettant de réaliser un remède qu'elle distribue aux plus pauvres. Le roi et son frère, le terrible prince Corrick, semblent indifférents aux souffrances du peuple et multiplient les exécutions violentes. Mais quand un drame rassemble Corrick et Tessa, le prince et la rebelle qui auraient toujours dû se détester vont faire face à un choix impossible – et à une étincelle inattendue.

Rich in historical detail, Heather Terrell’s mesmerizing novel Brigid of Kildare is the story of the revolutionary Saint Brigid and the discovery of the oldest illuminated manuscript in the annals of the church, a manuscript that contains an astonishing secret history. Fifth-century Ireland: Brigid is Ireland’s first and only female priest and bishop. Followers flock to her Kildare abbey and scriptorium. Hearing accounts of Brigid’s power, the church deems her a threat and sends Decius, a Roman priest and scribe, on a secret mission to collect proof of Brigid’s heresy.

This debut middle grade series stars a Cuban-American tween medium navigating friends, family and ghosts! Paloma Ferrer is psychic. In fact, everyone in her family line has “the gift.” Now that Paloma has come into her powers, she dreams of becoming a famous medium to celebrities, just like...

A podcast filled with me ranting about all the things I fangirl over. The topics will include Taylor Swift (mother), Gracie Abrams (queen), Olivia Rodrigo (also queen), books (specifically romance), and so many other things.

Der Fluch von Emberfall ist gebrochen. Doch die Gerüchte, dass Prinz Rhen gar nicht der legitime Thronerbe ist, wollen nicht verstummen. Nur Rhens engster Vertrauter, der schweigsame Grey, kennt die gefährliche Wahrheit. Er versucht sich zu verstecken, wird von Rhen aber gewaltsam an den Hof zurückgeholt. Die skrupellose Herrscherin des Nachbarreichs will die Wirren nutzen, um die Macht an sich zu reißen.

This anthology celebrates Brigid, an ancient and mysterious Celtic spirit who ranks among today's most popular modern goddesses. Venerated in many forms, including as a saint and a goddess, Brigid has traveled the globe alongside the Celtic diaspora. Once a goddess with a narrow territory, she is now an internationally beloved presence. While acknowledging her origins, this book also explores Brigid from the perspective of those outside her original Celtic homeland.

Il principe Rhen, erede al trono di Emberfall, è condannato da una maledizione a rivivere all'infinito l'autunno dei suoi diciott'anni, fino a che una ragazza non si innamorerà di lui. Facile? Non tanto, perché ogni anno Rhen si trasforma in un mostro che semina morte e distruzione. Ma un giorno nel suo mondo irrompe la giovane Harper Lacy. Sarà lei a liberarlo dalla maledizione e a salvare Emberfall dalla rovina?

In the seaside town of San Benedetto, soccer (or calcio) is more than just a sport: it's an obsession. Twenty-two-year-old Etto, however, couldn't care less about soccer. His twin brother Luca, a rising soccer star, died tragically in a motorcycle accident, and their mother, unable to cope with her grief, drowned herself on the anniversary of Luca's death.

Paloma Ferrer might just have things figured out. She's settled in at her new school. Her little sister has been way less annoying than usual. And, best of all, she's finally gotten a handle on her ability to speak to ghosts. Everything is going great... until Rafaela de la Cruz comes to town...