A human history of birds—charting how our lives have been intimately connected with these winged creatures since we first evolved out of the treesFrom the ancient Egyptian mummified ibises to Yankee Doodle’s famous feathered cap, to the more obscure Arm and Hammer Company bird cards tucked within boxes of baking soda, this book charts our ongoing fascination with birds for thousands of years.Pete Dunne—one of the most celebrated and recognized birders in No...

Another addictive, chilling thriller from Michelle Dunne Praise for Michelle Dunne:'A compelling page turner... what a rollercoaster read.' Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond‘Fresh and original with an unforgettable voice and a propulsive plot, The Good Girl is an immersive rollercoaster of a page-turner.’ Andrea Mara – Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐...

Inspired by the author’s own experiences as an Irish infantry soldier and UN Peacekeeper.People are the new currency. And in a town this corrupt, the exchange rate is blood.Former soldier Lindsey Ryan is no stranger to war, but her newest battlefield is the doorstep of her own home. When Lena, a brutalized Syrian refugee, collapses into her life, Lindsey’s internal sirens scream. She’s been trying to bury her PTSD in the shadows of Cobh in Cork, but Lena ...

They called it peacekeeping. But for Lindsey Ryan, the war never ended.Three years ago, a semi-inflated football and a curious little girl changed everything. One explosion. Two bodies. A lifetime of guilt. Now, Corporal Lindsey Ryan spends her days saving the city of Cork’s troubled youth—and her nights fighting a private war against the demons in her head.Lindsey is certain she’s being watched. Her doctors call it PTSD. Her friends call it a rela...

Mr. Dooley is known for his humorous and satirical commentary on a wide range of topics, including politics, society, and current events. Through the character of Mr. Dooley, Dunne provided social and political commentary in the form of witty and often exaggerated Irish-American dialect.The essays and observations of Mr. Dooley were originally published as a syndicated newspaper column in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and they became widely popular for their humor and sharp wit. ...

Mr. Dooley's Philosophy is a collection of humorous essays and social commentary by Finley Peter Dunne, featuring his beloved character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender in Chicago. Through the witty and often satirical musings of Mr. Dooley, Dunne explores various topics including politics, culture, and social issues of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mr. Dooley, known for his sharp observations and keen sense of humor, becomes a voice for the working-class Irish immigrant e...

"Mr. Dooley Says" is a collection of humorous and satirical essays written by Finley Peter Dunne. These essays were originally published in the Chicago Evening Post and later compiled into a series of books. The character Mr. Dooley, an Irish-American bartender, serves as the fictional narrator and commentator on various social and political issues of the time.Finley Peter Dunne (18671936) was an American humorist and journalist best known for his creation of Mr. Dooley. Through Mr. Dooley...

The essays in "Mr. Dooley" are written in the form of dialectic monologues by an Irish-American bartender named Mr. Dooley, who shares his witty and satirical observations on various topics, including politics, society, current events, and human nature. Through Mr. Dooley's humorous and perceptive commentary, Dunne offers social and political criticism with a touch of humor and irony.Finley Peter Dunne's character, Mr. Dooley, became well-known for his sharp wit and astute observations on ...

Everybody in Chicago has a "superhero sighting" story. So when a villain attacks editorial assistant Gail Godwin and she's rescued by superhero Blaze, it's a great story, and nothing more. Until it happens again. And again. Now the media has dubbed her Hostage Girl, nobody remembers her real name, and people are convinced that Blaze is just her boyfriend, Jeremy, in disguise.Gail's not so sure. All she knows is that when both Jeremy and Blaze leave town in the same week, she's prob...

A breathtaking talent makes her debut with this first book in a dark epic fantasy trilogy, The Bound Gods, in which a mismatched band of mortals led by a violent, secretive man must stand against a pair of resentful gods to save their world. Part Patrick Rothfuss, part Joe Abercrombie, magic and warfare collide in this powerful struggle for a broken world.Eons ago, a pair of gods known as the Twins grew powerful in the world of Fiatera, until the Divine Mother and ...

Revenge is not in Odemog's vocabulary.Unfortunately, Morzan speaks it fluently.As darkness gathers within the borders of Mazgamor, the kingdom's greatest enemy prepares to strike. To protect the realm he loves, Odemog must once again rally friends, allies, and ordinary citizens willing to stand against extraordinary evil.But this time, an ancient force is awakening-one that could change the fate of Mazgamor forever.Some legends are remembered.Others ...