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This book offers a thoroughly researched and detailed account into the formation and development of Na Fianna Éireann in Cork city during the bloody fight for Irish Independence.

Aimed at Educators and Pedagogical Leaders, A Suitcase Full of Stories bridges the 'theory to practice' gap around pedagogical documentation in early education. The book reveals a fresh and creative insight into documentation through stories as a powerful mechanism for listening-in, analysing, progressing and revisiting children's well-being and learning. Warmly and practically written, a wealth of documentation examples involving babies, toddlers and young children are threaded throughout the book in a highly visual and accessible format.Shining a much-needed spotlight on educating the heart before educating the mind, this book: Foregrounds the interdependence of emotional learning and cognitive learning.Provides Educators with clear guidance and practical examples to implement an ongoing cycle of pedagogical documentation including observations, analysing learning, and planning emergent curriculum.Simplifies the Learning Story Approach providing numerous practical examples of different types of learning stories for babies, toddlers and young children.Unpacks child voice and brings child participation to the centre of documentation practice. Showcases the multi-modal functionality of Ped-tech (Pedagogical Technology) using the digital MOSAIC Educator Pedagogical Documentation System.Highlights the role of the proficient educator and the characteristics and supports required for professional documentation standards. A Suitcase Full of Stories is an essential resource for Educators and Pedagogical Leaders aiming to maximise the impact of meaningful documentation for the benefit of young children.

Dive into the sun-soaked adventure of 'Henry to the Rescue,' a beautifully illustrated picture book that will whisk young readers away to the magical world of beach days and unexpected heroes. Join Conor and his charming frog friend, Henry, as they embark on a seaside escapade with Conor's family.From the moment they hit the sandy shores, the pages come alive with vibrant illustrations capturing the joy and excitement of a day at the beach. As Conor and Henry frolic in the waves, the story turns unexpectedly when the family encounters a challenge- their car is stuck in the sand.The tale unfolds with a delightful blend of humour and heart as Conor's mom and beachgoers attempt to free the trapped vehicle. Yet, the tiny hero, Henry, steals the show when awakened from his nap, bringing a touch of magic to the rescue effort. 'Henry to the Rescue' celebrates friendship, teamwork, and the extraordinary courage found in unexpected places. The enchanting narrative and vivid illustrations create a captivating reading experience for children and parents alike.Make this delightful picture book a cherished addition to your family's collection, inspiring little ones to embrace the joy of helping others and the magic in life's simplest moments. It is a heartwarming tale that will leave a lasting impression and have children eagerly asking for more bedtime adventures with Conor and Henry.

DIVINE DESIGN Poetry of the Heart and Soul is a sublime collection of poetry that speaks to the heart and soul. Uncovering the special relationship between the heart, soul and Divine with deep understanding and scintillating clarity. Each poem is a treasure trove of beautiful moments and a freshness that is exhilarating, encouraging us to recognize Divine Design all around us.Many of the poems in this anthology are filled with wonderful insights taking the reader on a journey of discovery. Moments such as simple acts of sharing with those we love, friends who help us out, or when paths cross just by chance-show that we are always cared for and loved. They also speak of Divine Design soaring over Earth below to bless teeming seas and shores with shoals of fish and fertile waters as well as nature's gardens and landscapes and all creatures who dwell there. Finally, the book reminds us that our Creator's infinite light and love blesses Earth, all life, and humanity endlessly - something we can certainly aspire to do ourselves in our daily lives. This book is perfect for readers wanting to explore how their own lives are blessed through Divine Design. Through its thoughtful writing and exquisite illustrations, readers can share moments of joy, love, abundance, and kindness as they delve into the mysterious depths of Divine Design.So come and enjoy a journey of heart and soul in this beautiful book of poetry.

Embark on a profound and captivating journey through The Gift of Time Poetry Collection, a poignant compilation of forty soul-stirring poems that capture the fragility and beauty of life and the different life stages and experiences that define our humanity.Reflect on each word where every moment is a precious gift. Through vivid imagery, from the enchanting rainbows to the serene moonlit skies and the magical cascade of a waterfall, experience the breathtaking beauty of nature intricately intertwined with the branches of life, offering solace and emotional healing to those who need it. Find comfort in the warmth of family and friends, and seek contentment from within. Free yourself from the superficial and transient as you go on a journey towards self-acceptance while building resilience from the many storms and challenges life presents. See each day as a new page waiting to be written.With a stark reminder that life is a fleeting gift, The Gift of Time Poetry Collection urges you to make the most of what you have, to prioritise dreams over material pursuits, and recalibrate life's compass, taking each moment and cherishing it, even the hard times, for the lessons it teaches.

Jean and Maggie, polar opposites and lifelong friends, venture on what was supposed to be a dream trip to Nepal. However, their journey turns into a living nightmare when they fall into the clutches of a notorious gang involved in drug and human trafficking. Pushing the boundaries of their friendship, they must confront their haunting pasts. Will they manage to break free and find redemption for their past mistakes? Or will the weight of their traumatic memories tear them apart? An emotionally charged haunting story that will keep you hooked to the very end.

Things Went T*Ts Up is a powerful collection of refreshingly honest and raw poetry and illustrations that speak to the courage and strength of those affected by breast cancer. It features heartfelt reflections on the devastating journey of a cancer diagnosis, from treatment to recovery, with the ultimate takeaway to keep going even in the darkest of days.This is not just a book about breast cancer and raising awareness of cancer-- it is a book striving to rise above challenges, no matter what life throws your way. It is an inspiring exploration of the array of emotions encountered when facing a cancer diagnosis; from disbelief, shock, loss, self-awareness, hope, inner strength, personal transformation, healing, and ultimately surviving and thriving. It poignantly speaks to the strength of the human spirit, even when feeling crushed and afraid, and gives readers courage and comfort in the face of adversity.Things Went T*Ts Up is a must-read for anyone affected by breast cancer, whether personally or through a loved one. It is an invaluable resource to help understand a cancer journey and find the courage to fight with a few laughs, tears and no doubt many choice words not to be repeated here! If someone in your life has been affected by cancer, Things Went T*Ts Up is the perfect book to help support them, providing comfort and hope in the face of such a devastating diagnosis. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Marie Keating Foundation breast cancer charity, supporting those affected by cancer and their families.

Neil Callery, Sheila's father, has vanished without a trace following his wife's death. He has been missing six years. Sheila refuses to believe her father is dead, convinced that she would have felt it deep within her soul if he was.Now Sheila discovers that her devious sister Rose plans to sell their childhood home. Homelessness looms over her like a dark cloud. As a waitress with a modest salary, she simply cannot afford to buy out her sister's share. Finding herself at a crossroads and desperately running out of time, she goes in search of answers, beginning on the sun-kissed island of Cyprus and ending on the enchanting volcanic island of Tenerife. As the possibility of her father being declared legally dead looms closer, will she unearth the truth in time to save her family home and secure her own future? As she navigates through treacherous landscapes, encounters unforgettable characters, and unravels secrets that have remained buried for far too long, every step she takes brings her closer to the truth about her father's disappearance and, perhaps to discovering her true self. With richly developed characters, expertly woven plots, and soul-stirring themes, prepare yourself to embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and the indomitable human spirit.

It's her First Holy Communion Day and eleven-year-old Doll Redmond has one special wish: to escape her joyless life. What she doesn't realise, is that her wish is about to come true.Her mother Sally, sitting beside her in the church, knows one thing for sure: her husband, Dan has been lying to her. But before she gets to confront him, the unthinkable happens.Sixteen-year-old Andi is madly in love with Steve. She doesn't know it yet, but he's going to rock her entire world.Dan has been hiding a secret. He knows that it's time to tell Sally the truth . . . even if it costs him his marriage. The Redmond family is facing into a storm.This is a life-affirming story about the fragility of family relationships, about love and hope and about how, when the heart dreams deeply, magic happens.

Introducing the 2024 Social Media Content Planner and Guide for Coaches, Consultants and Online Experts developed by the award-winning internationally renowned social media marketing strategist and trainer, Louise McDonnell. Designed to revolutionise your social media marketing game, it is a must-have for coaches, consultants, course creators, and online experts ready to unlock social media's true potential and massively elevate their online presence. With over four best-selling books under her belt, McDonnell's track record speaks for itself.The 2024 Social Media Planner and Guide is not your average marketing book; it is a game-changer that demystifies the complexities of social media marketing. With its eye-catching layout and compact A5 format, it is so easy to navigate through every page. Packed with helpful suggestions and strategies, this book will empower you to skyrocket your social media engagement like never before. It is like having an encyclopedia of tips and knowledge at your fingertips. From national days to add fun to your posts to a full year's worth of diary space, this planner and guide has it all, transforming your social media posts and campaigns into powerful and engaging experiences for you and your growing followers.One of the key features is the section dedicated to events and days to remember. You will never miss out on capitalising on those trending hashtags and popular trends. McDonnell knows that timing and relevance are key to successful social media campaigns, ensuring you have all the tools needed to stay ahead of the game. Another impressive aspect is the space it provides to jot down your ideas, insights, and personal reflections.Why try to navigate the vast and ever-changing landscape of social media marketing trying to figure it out for yourself and getting more frustrated by the lack of results when you can easily start implementing strategies that work from the outset.Here is a snapshot of what it contains:Free Resources1) 2024 Social Media Content Planning Calendar (Value ¿159/£138/$159)2) Unlocking Social Media Success: 6 Strategies to Boost Leads for Coaches and Consultants: Free Training (Value¿159/£138/$159)3) Building Your Bio Blueprint (Valued at ¿59/£50/$59),4) An invitation to join my private Facebook Group.The Potential of Social Media as a Lead Generation ToolSelling Services on Social Media: A Unique Approach Establishing A Brand NarrativeConsistently Better ContentBrand Awareness ContentConsideration ContentConversion or Sales ContentAdvocate ContentHow to Get Social Media Posts Seen by More PeopleFostering Engagement: The Power of Two-Way Communication on Social MediaAI Powered Social MediaAugment Organic Reach with Paid AdsReview Performance to Inform Future CampaignsHow to Maximize the Benefits of Your Content CalendarSocial Media Prompts for 2024Week to View DiaryThe 2024 Social Media Content Planner and Guide for Coaches, Consultants and Online Experts is your secret weapon to success in the digital space and get the attention and interest you deserve to grow your business. Order your copy today!

Confessions of a Florist is the perfect book for floral enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of flowers. This book dives deep into the highs and lows of being a florist, providing an honest account of the job from an insider's perspective. Be prepared to be captivated by the real-life stories, and secrets behind the bouquets as one woman shares her experiences over the span of two decades in the floral industry. Written with heart-filled emotion, this book will surely bring readers closer to their own sense of passion and appreciation for flowers. Readers will learn the stories behind different types of flowers and how they can symbolize hope, love, or courage in times of adversity. No matter where you are in life, readers can relate to these stories as they come alive through heartfelt anecdotes, allowing them to reflect on their own experiences.Confessions of a Florist reveals why flowers are gifts from nature that make all occasions special. If you're looking for delightful stories rooted in love and hope with some humour sprinkled in, this book is for you!

Experience the magical and enchanting world of Brona the Nature Fairy! Brona a young fairy is found lost and alone in the Enchanted Forest where she befriends the Enchanted Trees, Mathair, Solas, Cara, Leanbh and Blathana each having their own unique special gift which they share with her.On her journey, she meets many special creatures and they embark on a magical quest to help spread peace and contentment back on planet Earth. Through their travels, they gather enchanted leaves falling from planet Presence which contain special messages of joy and love. Every page brings surprise to children as they follow Brona's fantastic adventures - discovering each character's unique gifts while learning important life lessons such as friendship, sharing and kindness. The beautiful illustrations bring these beloved characters to life as you roam through the magical forest with them along with powerful messages that helps Brona and all of us to be happy and fill our hearts with love.

The stories you tell are a powerful way to communicate your message and connect with your audience. They can help you to inspire and motivate, or they can make a lasting impression on the people you meet.In this book, you will learn how to: - Develop a compelling and memorable story that attracts your audience's attention in a way that leaves them wanting more. - Use storytelling as an effective tool for creating connections and building relationships with potential customers. - Identify the values at the core of your business or professional services practice and use those values to craft a simple narrative that resonates with your audience. - Use storytelling techniques to transform your business results. This book is your guide to the world of storytelling. It will help you discover the elements that make a good story, how stories are formed, and why some are more powerful than others. You will learn how to use these techniques to create your own compelling narratives, which can be used to build relationships with your audience, communicate ideas, or sell products or services.

A powerful and captivating story of newly-wed young Gracie and her husband, Jim Logue, who struggle to find their footing when they move to a small Irish village. Quickly they become targets of their scheming, neighbours Ann and Nevin, pub owners too, who are vehemently opposed to any competition.Despite unwarranted hostility from the outset, Gracie finds success as a teacher and starts a knitting circle in the village. Personal trouble comes too when she struggles with postnatal depression, and the spiteful villagers who threaten her teaching job and her life in the community. And yet, Gracie prevails, battling against all odds and the relentless onslaught of jealous vindictive Ann, who cannot bear to see Gracie trying to better her family standing in the village.Then a treacherous opportunity presents itself, bringing a bittersweet end to a challenging and turbulent journey that would change their lives forever.

College Girls is a coming-of-age story, full of fun, energy and emotion. Cathy, a recent boarding school graduate, moves to Dublin for college and finds a flat with two other boarding school survivors, happy to be away from oppressive nuns and an unhappy home. Despite the dismal conditions of the flat, all three are determined to make the best of it.As the Troubles in Northern Ireland intensify, the girls must learn to navigate their new lives in a city seemingly oblivious to the struggles across the border.Dublin offers them bohemian revelry, in a city slowly moving out of the hippy era. The girls experience heartache and betrayal, all the while staying connected through music and youthful exuberance. They learn about life and more about themselves while navigating the city's uncertainties. Captivated by Rosie, the girl from the flat above, they make naive and impulsive decisions, leading to hurt and betrayal. Despite this, College Girls is full of humour and poignance, shot through with music from the 70s, as it celebrates friendships between young women and the pitfalls of growing up in an ever-changing world.

A lovely illustrated children's story filled with fun and adventure. Step into the world of squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes, ferrets and an energetic goat. Watch the countryside come alive as the animals come together and see what happens when the ferrets are up to their tricks again.

A beautifully illustrated childrens story about foxes and their friends who help them out and the bad ferrets who steal from them. It makes a wonderful imaginative animal story book for kids to read and step into the imagination and innocence of the animal kingdom and go on an adventure with daisy and Dingo fox and friends.

The dark heart of a brilliant and ruthless psychopathA celebrated but haunted detectiveA determined young reporter hunting for justice - and the big storyKarl Jackson is a particularly vengeful sociopath with his unique way of 'problem-solving'. DCI Tex Deacon suffers from the trauma of his beloved wife's death and finds it immensely difficult to come to terms with it. As a Detective Chief Inspector specialising in murder and killer profiling, Tex has a relentless workload from his base on the edges of the mountains of the Lake District.Tex is under pressure from his superiors to take a step back to grieve properly. It's clear that Susan's death has ripped out part of his soul. There is no doubt that Tex is suffering, but this DCI is a driven man. Tex's welfare is the responsibility of his boss Chief Constable Barbara Bracewell, and she and Tex go back a very long way. However, Bracewell must do what is right for Tex and the Cumbrian police force.Despite falling into a mental abyss, Tex's instincts for the hunt never leave him. A hyper-intelligent and devious murderer appears in his crosshairs - the self-styled 'Genius Killer'. So what will Tex do? What can he get away with doing with the Chief Constable monitoring his every move?And then there's Debbie Pilkington, a tenacious and hugely ambitious cub reporter at the local paper - The Rimpton Chronicle. Debbie has big stories and a big future in her own sights. A young journalist, a craggy and vastly experienced detective, and one of the most dangerous serial killers Britain has even seen. Their lives were about to intertwine. The chase to stop a cunning killer begins. Tex is a master at breaking down the thinking processes of those he hunts but with Tex enduring his own psychological meltdown, can he penetrate the mind of this supremely malevolent psychopath?Order Now!

Embark on a captivating journey of self-discovery and passion, wrapped in a sultry vacation setting. Join Alice and Ruth, two women blossoming in their 50s, as they venture on an island getaway without their husbands - never expecting to catch the eyes of enamoured suitors Danni and Mike.Prepare to be enthralled as innocent harmless flirtations transform into a whirlwind of raw emotions on the sun-kissed Lanzarote Island. Despite the impending reality of returning to their unsatisfying marriages, they defiantly savour every exhilarating minute of this unforgettable escapade. Embrace the thrill of forbidden romance and watch as they cherish each fleeting moment, knowing the bittersweet end awaits. Well-aware that their time in this world of pleasure ultimately comes with an expiration date; the unbending reality of returning to their ordinary lives, and the humdrum of spouses waiting for them back home is never far from their minds.Their island escape meets a sudden end as dramatic news from home abruptly shatters their paradise whisking Alice away first, with Ruth close on her heals, disappearing from their lovers and back to their invisible existences. When things take a turn for the worse, events transpire bringing the lovers together again showing once more that this was no harmless flirtation!

In this gripping Crime Detective novel, Detective Inspector Morecamb is tasked with the difficult and highly sensitive investigation into the death of a member of the hierarchy within the organisation. His superiors are less than cooperative and seem determined to confound his efforts, but Morecamb is determined to expose the guilty party. Could the answer lie within their ranks? How can Morecamb and his team hope to succeed when their superiors are working against them? This page-turning novel is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

Max and his grandfather live together in an isolated bunker surrounded by trees. Max has been warned never to step outside the bunker. However, one day as Grandad runs a daily errand, the boy leaves his shelter and ventures as far as the lake. Max, who only knows the world through storybooks, is easily overcome by his imagination. Seeing and interacting with monsters and other characters from Grandad's books, Max immediately revels in the life he finds in the outside world. He doesn't understand why Grandad insists it's dangerous. In fact, everything Grandad has told him seems like lies when Max spots a futuristic city in the near distance, beyond the trees. And chess - a game he plays without ever being taught - might be the chariot on which he is destined to reach his true fate. This game of black versus white is a playing field where only kings can win, and queens are disposable despite being the most versatile and strongest. The game may just have to prepare Max for the real world - where pawns are lured by the false promise of kingship if they reach the end of the board.

In January 2021, I found a lump on my right breast. Less than one month later; I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A day I will never forget. One of my ways of dealing with this diagnosis was through writing poetry, often when sitting waiting for appointments or at moments during the day when inspiration came. It was a way to document my journey through cancer- both the good and the challenging. The poems are written in date order and are like diary entries to document the various stages of my treatment. This cancer journey is unique to me, as I am aware that everyone's cancer journey is so different. My message to all reading this book is the importance of breast self-check. And maybe for someone else out there who is going through or has gone through cancer, these words might provide some comfort or understanding. Writing poetry helped ease the journey of illness for me. Cancer can be a solitary journey, but by harnessing the intense emotions it generated into poetry, I found a community and support. Like me, many other cancer survivors found beauty and grace interwoven with their devastation, and an intense appreciation for life after going through cancer. These poems felt like snapshots of the beautiful and terrible moments, and writing them was as therapeutic for me as the treatment I was receiving. And for some, writing poetry can be a powerful way to express their feelings about cancer and their journey back to health.All profits from the sale of this book go to a cancer charity who are so dear to my heart: Cork ARC House, which supported me on my journey through breast cancer treatment. Thankfully I am out the other side and in recovery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do for anyone undergoing cancer treatment and for their families.Details about the work of Cork ARC House can be found on corkcancersupport. ie. Please purchase to support the ongoing work of this amazing charity.