Shamrocks And Shenanigans

After Lacey Pinkerton solved the hundred-year-old mystery of the Hawksworth family murders, Port Danby dropped into a season of chaos. Mayor Price resigned from office, and the town grew divided with some standing behind Harlan Price, and the Price family legacy, and others, including Lacey, deciding that Bertram Hawksworth needed total exoneration and a loftier place in Danby history. With a vacancy in the mayor's office, Nellie Smith, Bertram's great-grandniece decides to run, and Lacey is happy to join the campaign. When a man is murdered on Nellie's driveway, all evidence points to the candidate. Lacey is in a race against time to solve the murder and save the campaign. But the investigation takes a dangerous turn when Lacey becomes the killer's next target. Port Danby Cozy Mystery #15 More in the series: 1. Marigolds and Murder 2. Carnations and Chaos 3. Mistletoe and Murder 4. Roses and Revenge 5. Tulips and Trouble 6. Dahlias and Death 7. Peonies and Poison 8. Hyacinths and Homicide 9. Crocuses and Crime 10. Sunflowers and Sabotage 11. Lavender and Lies 12. Freesias and Foul Play 13. Cornflowers and Corpses 14. Jasmine and Jealousy 15. Shamrocks and Shenanigans 16. Thistles and the Unthinkable 17. TBA

Dive into the enchanting world of "Shamrocks and Shenanigans: A Book of Leprechaun Tales", where every turn of the page brings a new adventure in rhyme. This delightful collection of 11 short stories, spanning 60 pages, is a tribute to the whimsy, magic, and humor of the Emerald Isle, designed to captivate the imaginations of children and adults alike. About the Book: "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" invites you on a lyrical journey through lush meadows, over sparkling streams, and under the vibrant rainbows of Ireland, to meet the most mischievous and charming leprechauns. Each story, told in playful rhyme, is a peek into the leprechauns' world of magic and merriment, where pots of gold are just the beginning of the treasure to be found. From Finn's toe-tapping shoes that jig on their own to Eamon's singing clover, these tales are infused with the light-hearted spirit and legendary mischief of leprechauns. Discover what happens when leprechauns and humans cross paths, and the lessons both learn from their encounters. Highlights Include: Finn and the Golden Shamrock Farts: A tale of unexpected treasures and the power of laughter. Kevin'sLaughing Stones: Learn how a simple garden becomes the talk of the town. Rory's Berry Dance: Friendship and fun bloom in the most unlikely circumstances. Bonus Features: A Leprechaun's Guide to Gold Finding: Uncover the secrets to finding your own pot of gold with tips straight from leprechaun lore. How to Dance a Jig: Step-by-step instructions to get the whole family dancing with joy. Leprechaun's End: A heartfelt conclusion that ties the tales together, reminding us of the enduring magic of laughter and the importance of finding joy in life's simplest moments. "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" is more than a book; it's a magical journey that promises giggles, surprises, and a touch of leprechaun luck. Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom reads, or St. Patrick's Day celebrations, this collection will become a cherished addition to any bookshelf, inspiring imaginations to roam free in the land of leprechauns. Open the cover, and let the shenanigans begin!

When Sabrina finds a leprechaun named Finicky Fergus in her kitchen, a joking remark leaves her in big trouble. Fergus flies into a rage and vows to plague Sabrina with pranks until she learns some respect - or until she does him a fovour. And what is the favour? She has to steal the King of the Leprechauns' gold which is stashed at the end of the rainbow. Meanwhile Harvy, Libby and Mr Kraft eat Aunt Hilda's special shamrock cookies which allow mortals on St Patrick's Day to see Leprechauns and they soon decide to go to the end of the rainbow just to see what is there! Well this all sounds like a recipe for disaster - and it is! To reach the end of the rainbow, they have to by-pass several legendary Celtic heroes. Can Sabrina and her friends make it to the pot of gold - and back to the mortal realm?

Molly McGuire keeps finding dead bodies. Is it instinct, intuition, or something else? The morning after Molly’s birthday, it’s too early, she’s tired, she’s hung over, and it’s pouring rain. The last thing she wants to do on her way to work is make a stop at Shenanigan’s Pub to pick up the present she got from her niece — a stuffed leprechaun named Finn. Things take a turn for the worse when she finds a body behind the bar. And is Finn really talking to her, or is she going nuts? Can Molly solve another mystery before more shenanigan's happen?

Hip hop is remarkably self-critical as a genre. In lyrics, rappers continue to debate the definition of hip hop and question where the line between underground artist and mainstream crossover is drawn, who owns the culture and who runs the industry, and most importantly, how to remain true to the culture's roots while also seeking fame and fortune. The tension between the desires to preserve hip hop's original culture and to create commercially successful music promotes a lyrical war of words between mainstream and underground artists that keeps hip hop very much alive today. In response to criticisms that hip hop has suffered or died in its transition to the mainstream, this book seeks to highlight and examine the ongoing dialogue among rap artists whose work describes their own careers. Proclamations of hip hop's death have flooded the airwaves. The issue may have reached its boiling point in Nas's 2006 album Hip Hop is Dead. Nas's album is driven by nostalgia for a mythically pure moment in hip hop's history, when the music was motivated by artistic passion, instead of base commercialism. In the course of this same album, however, Nas himself brags about making money for his particular record label. These and similar contradictions are emblematic of the complex forces underlying the dialogue that keeps hip hop a vital element of our culture. Is Hip Hop Dead? seeks to illuminate the origins of hip hop nostalgia and examine how artists maintain control of their music and culture in the face of corporate record companies, government censorship, and the standardization of the rap image. Many hip hop artists, both mainstream and underground, use their lyrics to engage in a complex dialogue about rhyme skills versus record sales, and commercialism versus culture. This ongoing dialogue invigorates hip hop and provides a common ground upon which we can reconsider many of the developments in the industry over the past 20 years. Building from black traditions that value knowledge gained from personal experience, rappers emphasize the importance of street knowledge and its role in forging a career in the music business. Lyrics adopt models of the self-made man narrative, yet reject the trajectories of white Americans like Benjamin Franklin who espoused values of prudence, diligence, and delayed gratification. Hip hop's narratives instead promote a more immediately viable gratification through crime and extend this criminal mentality to their work in the music business. Through the lens of hip hop, and the threats to hip hop culture, author Mickey Hess is able to confront a range of important issues, including race, class, criminality, authenticity, the media, and personal identity.

'Carefully researched and excellently written . . . a wonderful account of the special relationship between Ireland and the USA.' BERTIE AHERN 'Anybody with an interest in Irish-American politics and personalities will want to read The Green and White House.' DICK SPRING Intimate, complex, long-lasting: the links between Ireland and US presidents extend much further and deeper than JFK. From Andrew Jackson in 1829 to Woodrow Wilson in 1913 and Joe Biden in 2021, Ireland's sway in the White House is hugely significant. Handwritten letters, weatherworn tombstones, shipping records and even an old desk unlock the ancestral secrets of 23 presidents. Spanning the centuries from covered wagons to the American Revolution, the birth of the Irish Republic to JFK's heady glamour, The Green and White House takes in political machinations and the firebrands who pushed for freedom, justice and peace for Ireland. For centuries, Irish emigrants crossed the Atlantic by boat, but an intense diplomatic bromance has seen American commanders-in-chief returning to remote Irish villages via Air Force One and armoured limousines. Incredible stories spring from these presidential visits. High-tech phones are installed in an ancient cemetery while an Aran cardigan is treated like a hostile device. Anti-personnel nets produce a bumper catch of salmon, but a Secret Service gun is lost then found amid a jubilant crowd. Each homecoming - always conducted with a twinkle in the eye - turns local people into international media darlings. But this transatlantic courtship, forged over the unearthed mysteries of sprawling family trees, has secured Ireland an annual invite to the White House - something no other nation can rival. THE GREEN AND WHITE HOUSE takes a wry look at the special relationship one tiny nation shares with the world's greatest superpower.

This volume contains books 13-15 of London Lovett's Port Danby Cozy Mystery series. Join Lacey 'Pink' Pinkerton and the cast of colorful, lovable Port Danby characters—including the endearing and handsome Detective James Briggs—for three intriguing murder mysteries. • Cornflowers and Corpses (Book 13) Pink's Flowers is in the middle of a busy bridal season, and Lacey is struggling to find a replacement for her irreplaceable assistant Ryder Kirkland. In the midst of dealing with quirky, incompetent and occasionally just unpleasant new floral assistants, Lacey finds her focus and time once again taken up by murder. The West Coast Bird Watcher's Society has come to town for some birding frivolity and excursions. When one of the members winds up dead, Lacey and her super nose jump into action. The victim had plenty of enemies and not many friends so theories and accusations take flight. Detective Briggs and Lacey must untangle the clues to find the killer. • Jasmine and Jealousy (Book 14) It's a busy end of summer for Lacey Pinkerton and so much is happening Lacey can hardly keep up. Ryder returns but his arrival does not go as expected and Lacey finds herself smack in the center of a Lola driven bout of drama. On top of that, there's a new detective in town. While Lacey's happy that Briggs will have more free time (especially if it's spent with her) she's not too sure about Detective Fairchild. And worse, it seems Detective Fairchild is not too sure about Lacey. A taco truck arrives in town. The popular Taco Brothers run a smooth operation but the relationship between the siblings is anything but smooth. When one of the brothers winds up dead, Lacey is anxious to help investigate. But the new detective doesn't want her around. Of course that doesn't stop her from finding out who killed the Taco Brother. And in the midst of such a whirlwind week, Lacey finally gets a big break on the Hawksworth murder. Will Lacey finally put together the pieces to solve the hundred-year-old murder mystery? • Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Book 15) After Lacey Pinkerton solved the hundred-year-old mystery of the Hawksworth family murders, Port Danby dropped into a season of chaos. Mayor Price resigned from office, and the town grew divided with some standing behind Harlan Price, and the Price family legacy, and others, including Lacey, deciding that Bertram Hawksworth needed total exoneration and a loftier place in Danby history. With a vacancy in the mayor's office, Nellie Smith, Bertram's great-grandniece decides to run, and Lacey is happy to join the campaign. When a man is murdered on Nellie's driveway, all evidence points to the candidate. Lacey is in a race against time to solve the murder and save the campaign. But the investigation takes a dangerous turn when Lacey becomes the killer's next target. More in the series: Thistles and the Unthinkable (Book 16) Holly and Horror (Book 17) Book 18 TBA