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It's war in the Flowers household. Will's sister Estelle has turned overnight into a screaming, screeching banshee whose moods explode throughout the household. Mum and Dad have surrendered. Inspired by an author visit to his school, Will decides to keep a record of his life on the front line . . .
A Künstlerroman by British contemporary artist Sue Webster, which combines personal memoir with an exploration of the ongoing influence of youth, music, and Siouxsie and the Banshees on her life and work. Emanating from a poignant unpacking of objects and memories--which Webster has turned into a private exhibition to coincide with the publica-tion--this book positions the Banshees and the artist herself alongside visual references to everyone from David Bowie and the Sex Pistols to William Burroughs and Salvador Dalí--using the Banshees and the punk scene amid which she grew up as an entry point to reflect on the cultural and personal evolutions of the last decades. More than 300 illustrations combine ephemera with artwork and reveal the connection between influence and art: objects documenting her fanaticism of the Banshees, from record covers and photographs to ticket stubs and lyrics; paraphernalia from books, artists, and cultural figures that relate to the Banshees and that world of 1970s and early 1980s post-punk; personal effects from diary pages to unseen photographs; and selected artworks by Sue Webster and longtime partner Tim Noble.
The banshee is a fearsome female creature that figures heavily in Irish mythology. Usually regarded as a harbinger of death and doom, the banshee is often depicted as wearing bloodstained clothing and unleashing an unearthly howl when someone is about to perish. This comprehensive study of banshee mythology from folklorist Elliott O'Donnell is one of the most extensive volumes ever published on the subject.
It’s the early 1700’s and sixteen-year-old Julia Farrow, spirited daughter of a shipping company owner, lives and loves on her own terms. With a sharp mind and sharper tongue, she constantly defies family and society expectations with no regard for the consequences. Branna Kelly, only child of an Irish immigrant sailor, is hopelessly in love with Julia and imagines their life together as captains of their own fate. Left brokenhearted after Julia’s rejection, she embarks on a journey to chart a new shipping route to the Caribbean. Before Julia can explain her decision, Branna’s ship is overrun by merciless pirates. All hands are presumed lost. Fifteen years later, Julia is running the Farrow Company and sailing with the crew on her newest ship when an encounter with pirates leaves her the lone survivor to be rescued by the infamous Raven, hard-hearted captain of the mercenary ship, Banshee. Julia is shocked to discover her rescuer wears a familiar face. The Raven and the Banshee is a passionate tale of vengeance, forgiveness and second chance love in a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. Content note: the book contains one brief scene of sexual assault and one mention of rape.
Gaze with Trembling Breath Upon the Dreaded Banshee Journey to the Emerald Isle and beyond as you explore the history and mystery of banshees. These beings bridge the gap between life and death, myth and reality. From the Morrigan to the Doppelgänger, Steven J. Rolfes examines what messengers of death are and how they have captivated humanity for centuries. Rolfes presents numerous examples of banshees, such as the ghostly maiden who appeared at Lady Fanshawe's window and the omens leading up to President Lincoln's murder. Experience the phantom washerwomen of Brittany, the Japanese ikiry?, the death hag of Wales, Scotland's Specter of the Bloody Hand, and much more. From ghostly white women in Germany to avian creatures in the jungles of Sri Lanka, this book will thrill you with tales of banshees across the world.
About the Book: ...An unknown threat is looming upon Earth. ...A mysterious and powerful young Banshee from another world is stuck on Earth with an 11-year-old girl. ....Two best friends in middle school are on the verge of never speaking to each other again. Brave and free-spirited Sugi is baffled by this chain of events. As she sets about unraveling them, she is drawn into a wondrous adventure. She encounters the shifty Wandering Spirit, the formidable Alaskan Queen and the strange Gorkums from the Stars as she races against time to help little Binni, the Banshee. Can Sugi help the Banshee fulfill her destiny? What follows is a heart-warming story of friendship, magic and mystery intertwined to protect a secret older than Earth itself. About the Author: Kanika is a Business Leader with over 17 years of experience in Strategy, Sales and Marketing. She has worked with Indian and Global Majors like Tata Teleservices, Reebok (adidas group). Prior to her current role, she was the Marketing Director at Reebok India and led the brand through an intense repositioning exercise from a mass sports brand to a premium fitness brand. She was responsible for the #FitToFight movement for women, recognised by the Ministry of Women & Child Development and the Kailash Satyarthi Foundation. She is the Founder of D.E.A.R Indiya and the curator of The Enchanted Festival of Stories - both unique initiatives designed to draw kids into the power of stories. She is a mentor at the Vedica Scholars Program. She is also an advisory board member at The Marketing Society, India and MICA's Centre for Research Excellence. She was recognised in Exchange4Media Digital 40 under 40 2021, Social Samosa Superwoman 2021, Top 50 Brand Leaders in Asia, Top women in tech by Meltwater, The Women Economic Forum and other leading industry forums. She has won many prestigious recognitions like Effies and Clios for her work in Marketing and is an active speaker and jury member in her field. An alumnus of SRCC and MICA, she is an evangelist and advocate of Brands built on Purpose and Passion. A business leader by profession, Kanika moonlights as a writer to fulfill her passion of telling stories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Mystery of the Banshee Towers" by Enid Blyton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.