Under The Hawthorn Tree

Author : Marita Conlon-McKenna
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847176004

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Under the Hawthorn Tree by Marita Conlon-McKenna Pdf

The first book in the famine trilogy Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book. The phenomenal success of this original and enthralling book is celebrated with this beautiful hardback gift edition. This novel has become a classic for young readers worldwide. Under the Hawthorn Tree continues to go from strength to strength and this new edition is a must for any collection. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. When tragedy strikes their family, Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves. Starving and in danger of the dreaded workhouse, they escape. Their one hope is to find the great aunts they have heard about in their mother's stories.With tremendous courage they set out on a journey that will test every reserve of strength, love and loyalty they possess. Also available on DVD.

Author : Ai Mi
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780748123520

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Under The Hawthorn Tree by Ai Mi Pdf

Jingqiu, an innocent young woman from a politically questionable family in the city, is selected as one of a small group of students to be sent to the countryside to work on a project that will further the Cultural Revolution. Clever, curious and eager, she tries to fit in with her hosts and the rural way of life, and it isn't appropriate for her to fall in love. But she does, with the son of a mighty army general. This beautiful, simple story of love against the odds will break your heart.

Author : Marita Conlon-McKenna
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847176011

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Wildflower Girl by Marita Conlon-McKenna Pdf

The second book in the famine trilogy At seven, Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland. Now thirteen, and determined to make a new life for herself, she sets off alone across the Atlantic to America. Will she ever see her family again? An extraordinary story of courage, independence and adventure The other books in the Famine trilogy are Under the Hawthorn Tree and Fields of Home. A study guide to Under the Hawthorn tree is also available.

Author : Marita Conlon-McKenna
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-16
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847176028

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Fields of Home by Marita Conlon-McKenna Pdf

The final book in the famine trilogy For Eily, Michael and Peggy the memory of the famine is still strong. But Mary-Brigid, Eily's first child, has the future to look forward to. What kind of future is it? Ireland is in turmoil, with evictions, burnings, secret meetings, fights over land. Eily and her family may be thrown off their farm. Michael may lose his job in the big house. And Peggy, in America, feels trapped in her role as a maid. Will they ever have land and a home they can call their own? Eily, Michael and Peggy have once shown great courage. Now this courage is called on again ... The other titles in the Famine trilogy are Under the Hawthorn Tree and Wildflower Girl. A study guide to Under the Hawthorn tree is also available.

Author : Marita Conlon-McKenna
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-29
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781847174628

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Safe Harbour by Marita Conlon-McKenna Pdf

Sophie and Hugh are left homeless when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their Dad is away fighting, so the children are sent to their grandfather in Ireland. Sophie is scared - they have never met grandfather but his letters cause such trouble in the house, and their Dad never speaks of him. How will they live in a strange country, with a man who probably hates them - and will the family ever be together again?

Author : Potter Gift
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780593139172

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How to Be More Tree by Potter Gift Pdf

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the wisdom of trees and what they can teach us about everyday life, from basking in the sun to weathering the storm. This sweet and informative book brings together fifty-nine universal life lessons taken from the infinite wisdom of trees. As you learn about dozens of trees, from the Acai palm to the Yoshino cherry, you'll find that their means of survival are not so different from ours. The juniper tree proves that it's possible to flourish anywhere as long as we put down strong roots. A mountain hemlock finds strength basking in the sun while a black walnut's sturdiness comes from its thick, steely core. The hawthorn demonstrates resilience as it adapts to strong winds and storms by finding balance in its roots. Trees have many more lessons to offer, from letting go of the past, to branching out, to resisting the urge to overstretch ourselves. With detailed illustrations and advice for lifelong happiness, How to Be More Tree is an essential companion for all those moments when we're having trouble seeing the forest for the trees.

Author : Sam Harris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781451636031

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Waking Up by Sam Harris Pdf

For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris’s latest New York Times bestseller is a guide to meditation as a rational practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. From Sam Harris, neuroscientist and author of numerous New York Times bestselling books, Waking Up is for the twenty percent of Americans who follow no religion but who suspect that important truths can be found in the experiences of such figures as Jesus, the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Rumi, and the other saints and sages of history. Throughout this book, Harris argues that there is more to understanding reality than science and secular culture generally allow, and that how we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the quality of our lives. Waking Up is part memoir and part exploration of the scientific underpinnings of spirituality. No other book marries contemplative wisdom and modern science in this way, and no author other than Sam Harris—a scientist, philosopher, and famous skeptic—could write it.

Author : Michael Sullivan
Publisher : Wilderness Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780899977447

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The Trees of San Francisco by Michael Sullivan Pdf

Trees of San Francisco introduces readers to the rich variety of trees that thrive in San Francisco's unique conditions. San Francisco's cool Mediterranean climate has made it home to interesting and unusual trees from all over the world - trees as colorful and exotic as the city itself. This new guide combines engaging descriptions of sixty-five different trees with color photos that reflect the visual appeal of San Francisco. Each page covers a different tree, with several paragraphs of interesting text accompanied by one or two photos. Each entry for a tree also lists locations where "landmark" specimens of the tree can be found. Interspersed throughout the book are sidebar stories of general interest related to San Francisco's trees. Trees of San Francisco also includes a dozen tree tours that will link landmark trees and local attractions in interesting San Francisco neighborhoods such as the Castro, Pacific Heights and the Mission - walks that will appeal to tourists as well as Bay Area natives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1551922754

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How to See Fairies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ai Mi
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781770890503

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Under the Hawthorn Tree by Ai Mi Pdf

Yichang municipality, Hubei province, China, early 1970s. High-school student Jingqiu is one of many educated urban youth sent to the countryside to be "re-educated" under a dictate from Chairman Mao. Jing's father is a political prisoner somewhere in China, and her mother, a former teacher branded as a "capitalist," is now reduced to menial work to support Jing and her two younger siblings. When Jing arrives with a group at Xiping village in the Yangtze River's Three Gorges region, she meets geology student Jianxin, nicknamed "Old Three," who is the son of a high-ranking military officer, but whose mother committed suicide after being branded a "rightist." Despite their disparate social backgrounds and a political atmosphere that forbids the relationship, Jingqiu and Jianxin fall desperately in love. But their budding romance is cut short by fate... A sensitive and searing love story, Under the Hawthorn Tree is sure to become an instant classic.

Author : Marita Conlon-McKenna
Publisher : Random House
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473508606

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Rebel Sisters by Marita Conlon-McKenna Pdf

The No.1 bestselling novel from one of Ireland's most loved writers! With the threat of the First World War looming, tension simmers under the surface of Ireland. Bright, beautiful and intelligent, the Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick against the conventions of their privileged, wealthy Anglo-Irish background and their mother Isabella's expectations. As War erupts across Europe, the spirited sisters soon find themselves caught up in Ireland's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace meets the enigmatic Joe Plunkett - both leaders of 'The Rising' - while Nellie joins 'The Citizen Army' and takes up arms to fight alongside Countess Markievicz in the rebellion. On Easter Monday 1916, the Rising begins, and the world of the Gifford sisters and everyone they hold dear is torn apart in a fight that is destined for tragedy. ____________ 'Engrossing' Sunday Times 'Marvellous ... A gripping read' Irish Independent 'Finally, women are being written back into the history of [Ireland's] awakening' Irish Mail on Sunday

Author : Lorna Sixsmith
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508905436

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Would You Marry a Farmer? by Lorna Sixsmith Pdf

Is a farmer a good catch? Would you like to marry a farmer? Wondering where to find a nice farmer? Does the prospect of marrying a farmer scare the life out of you? This tongue-in-cheek funny yet realistic look at what life is like married to a farmer will make you groan in empathy as well as laugh out loud. "Would You Marry A Farmer?" is a lucid discussion of farm life in the 21st century, and a perfect book for both visitors to Ireland who wish to better understand Irish life, urban dwellers seeking to learn more about their farmer forefathers, and anyone curious about the social history of agricultural life in Ireland.

Author : Corinne Boyer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0738765732

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Under the Witching Tree by Corinne Boyer Pdf

Folk herbalist Corinne Boyer guides you into the realm of plant lore, folk magic, and healing. This first book in a three-part series focuses on rustic magical traditions surrounding trees from western and northern Europe and North America. Within these pages, you will discover a wealth of home-spun hands-on practices exploring charms, spells, recipes, and rites focusing on twenty different trees.

Author : Rachel Gillig
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316312585

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One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Pdf

THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom—but the monster in her head isn't the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls home—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

Author : Ryan Dennis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1999896084

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The Beasts They Turned Away by Ryan Dennis Pdf