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Volume 5, Issue 6

How the Irish Saved Civilization

Thomas Cahill

The untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars" — and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians.

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Volume 5, Issue 5

Books on Irish Dance

THE FLOWING TIDE: More Irish Set Dancing

Pat Murphy

The sequel to the highly successful Toss the Feathers: Irish Set Dancing, providing a selection of set dances, including some danced in the United States and Canada, to complement the previous volume. It includes dances that have been revived since the publication of Toss the Feathers, among them old traditional sets and some sets more associated with competition set dancing, such as the 'Ballyroan Half Set', the 'Drumgarriff Half Set' and the 'Kildownet Half Set'. There are also two waltz sets and two sets from Canada, one from Cape Breton and the other from Prince Edward Island. The sets are laid out in conventional set terminology and can be easily followed by teachers, pupils and anyone who has an acquaintance with the art of set dancing. $14.95.

TOSS THE FEATHERS

Pat Murphy

This book provides a comprehensive approach to set dancing. It contains sixty-four complete set dances, including all those danced commonly in classes, summer schools, and at feisseanna. $14.95.

STUDY GUIDES

AN RINCI FOIRNE: Thirty popular Ceili Dances

The definitive instruction book for teachers and students of ceili dancing. $18.00

BACK TO BACK CEILI STUDY GUIDE

The perfect study guide for those wishing to sit for their TMRF or TCRG. Also, this is an excellent companion guide for the intermediate dancer. Includes breakdown of all 30 Ceili's, a walking guide for your practical exam, helpful hints and tips for studying "a mock" exam. "Back to Back" is written by Gary Healy TCFG, current Riverdance cast member.

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Volume 5, Issue 3

The Druid Stone: Celtic Mysteries

Nancy Monaghan

The Druid Stone - Celtic Mysteries by Nancy Monaghan presents two adventurous mysteries for young readers. Filled with Celtic Druid lore and ancient legend, the author's exhaustive historical research brings the lush scenery and cultural heritage of Ireland and Scotland alive, painting beautiful images in the reader's mind.

In the first story, The Spirit Stone - A Tale of Ireland, teenager Kelly Monaghan visits family in County Donegal, Ireland. Kelly has been having a recurring nightmare which turns out to be prophetic. She must free the spirit of one of her ancestors from the curse of an evil Druid in an exciting adventure. ...

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Volume 5, Issue 2

Exploring Irish Music and Dance
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This delightful book, Exploring Irish Music and Dance, was first published in 1968 during the revival of folk music. Diana Boullier has given us a gift that keeps giving by sharing with her readers what her grandfather gave her — love and appreciation for Irish music. Written for older children but equally suited for adults, this book tells about the instruments and tunes, where they come from, their weird and whacky titles, their players, the dance steps and patterns and lots more. Included are tunes to learn and stories that weave fairy lore with music and dance. Irish folk music has struggled to drag itself out of the pubs and become a legitimate concert hall music. This book confirms a history and establishes substance to an art form. Although dance and music teachers will have to explain in more detail the different dance rhythms, this book is a perfect introduction.

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Volume 5, Issue 2

Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is a 12-year old criminal genius with a plan to rob the fairies of their gold. With two confederates, he plans to kidnap one of the fairies and wait for the booty. But as his plan starts moving it quickly leaves the tracks with the appearance of tiny, sharp-eared Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance) Unit — and her senior, Commander Root, a human who wants her back badly. ...

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