Dan O'Sullivan

One day, Hera, Queen of the Olympian gods, suggests to Aphrodite and Athena that they should each produce their own autobiography, since accounts by mortals never do them justice. The goddesses agree, thus creating a compendium of interlinked stories detailing everything from their interactions with various dubious mortals to their heated conflicts with one another. Rivals in Love and War offers a fresh perspective on three of the most-loved Greek goddesses, offering a unique insight into their thoughts and feelings when faced with the events of myths and legends many of us think we know. Brimming with tragedy, humour, bitter antagonism and hopeful reconciliation, this novel offers readers a rare glimpse into the minds of the gods.

Milgorry turned cold eyes upon Tiernan. 'Say it, ' he demanded. 'If you do this, I'll hunt you down and return your dead body to the Creator. That is the law, and I'm bound by the law. I am a Guardian. I'll have no choice, ' his voice dropped to a whisper. 'There's always a choice, ' said Milgorry. 'If this is such a problem why don't you return me right here and right now? You know you can '' Because you've not done anything wrong yet, ' said Tiernan, sounding insecure.' But you can see into my mind You know I'm going to do this ' Tiernan's shoulders sagged. 'Please don't do this. There must be another way.'' I don't see any other way, ' Milgorry said bleakly. 'Then go. But think hard on this before you act. You say there's always a choice, but I'm not Free. For me there's no choice. So be assured, if you do this, I will come after you. And I will find you. And I will return you.' Milgorry was startled to feel the depth of pain emanating from the Guardian. 'I'll think on it, but if I find no other way to save my people, I'll do what I have to do, and you can hunt me down and return me if you must.' He ran down the stone steps, dodging Borgulnay, Timbul and Araas as they passed by. 'Mil ' Timbul called after him. 'Where are you going? 'Home, ' said Milgorry, not looking back. Disease ravages the land of Nyinaku, bringing the physically superior race known as the Fallen to their knees. Unable to watch his people die, Milgorry of Tarl, the land's foremost cunning and deadly warrior, defies Tiernan, Lord of the Guardians, and returns to Nyinaku, intent on sharing the forbidden gift of healing with the Fallen race. Constrained by the laws of the Guardians, Tiernan struggles with the fact that he is required to disregard their friendship and hunt down the most dangerous Fallen warrior he has ever known. Meanwhile, knowing the illness will spread like wildfire and cripple neighbouring countries, an army of Fallen warriors prepares to use the opportunity to their advantage, and defying the orders of Prince Garran, they gather for war against the humans in the land of Alkira and their Guardian allies. In the Kingdom of Alkira, young King Kelian races against time to find a cure for the disease as it decimates his people, whilst preparing his nation for a war he knows he will not

Assessment in Practice explores timely and important questions in relation to assessment. By examining the relationship between identity, culture, policy and inclusion, the book investigates the conflicted and fractured battleground of assessment, and challenges current and practiced understandings of assessment practice. The authors encourage the reader to reconceptualise assessment as a sociocultural practice. Each chapter studies a key theme in the understanding of assessment policy and practice from a sociocultural perspective and provides questions to prompt reflection on the key assessment concepts outlined in the book. Using culture as both a lens and analytic tool, the chapters examine topics such as The social order of assessment, how assessment works in the world and how learning could be assessed Perspectives on social justice and assessment, with a particular focus on social class and other potential inequalities on the experiences of assessment for young people Discussions of ability and the assessment of students with special education needs as well as the role of inclusivity in assessment practice Written by leading academics from University College Cork, the third volume in the successful Routledge Current Debates in Educational Psychology series is an essential read for researchers and postgraduate students in educational research and education psychology.

Assessment in Practice explores timely and important questions in relation to assessment. By examining the relationship between identity, culture, policy and inclusion, the book investigates the conflicted and fractured battleground of assessment, and challenges current and practiced understandings of assessment practice. The authors encourage the reader to reconceptualise assessment as a sociocultural practice. Each chapter studies a key theme in the understanding of assessment policy and practice from a sociocultural perspective and provides questions to prompt reflection on the key assessment concepts outlined in the book. Using culture as both a lens and analytic tool, the chapters examine topics such as The social order of assessment, how assessment works in the world and how learning could be assessed Perspectives on social justice and assessment, with a particular focus on social class and other potential inequalities on the experiences of assessment for young people Discussions of ability and the assessment of students with special education needs as well as the role of inclusivity in assessment practice Written by leading academics from University College Cork, the third volume in the successful Routledge Current Debates in Educational Psychology series is an essential read for researchers and postgraduate students in educational research and education psychology.

During its brief existence Wikipedia has proved astonishingly successful with 2.8 million articles in English alone available freely to all with access to the internet. The online encyclopedia can be seen as the 21st century’s version of earlier historical attempts to gather the world’s knowledge into one place - this unique book offers a description of some of these earlier attempts. O’Sullivan follows with a thorough analysis of Wikipedia itself, suggesting how to approach and contribute to the site, and what can be gained from using it. Writing in an accessible style the author takes a socio-historical approach and argues that by looking at communities of practice in the past we can come to understand the radical, even political, nature of Wikipedia. The book will have a broad appeal to anyone interested in the development of this unique project, including information management professionals but also historians, sociologists, educators and students.

Sir Thomas Chaloner achieved much during his short life. As someone at the heart of four Tudor courts, his experience is fascinating. Serving in the household of Thomas Cromwell after university, he later was entrusted with delicate diplomatic missions in France, Scotland, Flanders and finally Spain, where he was resident ambassador at the court of Philip II. His career was helped by his close friendship with William Cecil, whom he got to know at Oxford. He managed to stay employed during the religious and political upheavals of four reigns, while many close to him lost their positions and even their lives. Chaloner was an intellectual and a humanist. He had a close circle of literary friends with whom he collaborated in the staging of court masques and other productions. He produced reams of verse and also translated several works from Latin, among them The Praise of Folly by Erasmus. In Spain, Chaloner devoted much energy toward trying to save dozens of English sailors who had found themselves imprisoned as a result of bitter trade disputes between England and Spain. The stresses of his job weakened him physically, and he died soon after his recall, leaving a wife and young son. Dan O’Sullivan explores the life of Chaloner and delves into the intricacies of European court life during the time of the Tudors. Chaloner, a reluctant ambassador who longed for his home in England, is a fascinating but little-known character who is here brought to life in vivid detail.

So you think you know everything there is to know about video stores because you were a regular renter? THINK AGAIN Step behind the checkout counter for acclaimed award-winning writer Dan O'Sullivan's autobiographical look at a dated industry based on his near-decade-and-a-half experiences. Learn the ins and outs of how a video store operated, the ups and downs of customer relations, and hilarious stories so ridiculous you won't believe how true they are

Join tight-knit friends Riley, Kayla, Nikki and Jordan on their adventurous trek through high school and college as they experience life, laughter and love from one zany situation to the next Fans of TV comedies such as "Friends" will love this crazy little complete collection of all ten hilariously lovable and unforgettable stories

Award-winning writer Dan O'Sullivan opens the door and pulls you into a world filled with over twenty twisted tales of terror Fans of "The Twilight Zone" will love this compilation of the strange and terrifying including vampires, zombies, ghosts, witches, bottomless holes, Grim Reapers, werewolves, serial killers, curses and more

Award winner Dan O'Sullivan brings you six imaginative stories. A young man embarks on an emotional journey for the truth behind a legendary monster living in forbidden woods. A woman drawn to an object buried within a mine gains superpowers that turn her against the city she has come to protect. An eighteenth-century man deals with a stranger to live immortally and save the woman he loves in her reincarnated lives but must leave her all over again in each. A high school student acquires a ring that gives five wishes, but learns the old warning to be careful what you wish for. A woman is repeatedly sent back in time to the moment leading to the disastrous events caused by the psychopathic bank robber she and her sister picked up during a road trip home. A car thief becomes paranoid when he suspects the new girl in the apartment down the hall is following him with a nocturnal agenda of her own.

During its brief existence Wikipedia has proved astonishingly successful with 2.8 million articles in English alone available freely to all with access to the internet. The online encyclopedia can be seen as the 21st century’s version of earlier historical attempts to gather the world’s knowledge into one place - this unique book offers a description of some of these earlier attempts. O’Sullivan follows with a thorough analysis of Wikipedia itself, suggesting how to approach and contribute to the site, and what can be gained from using it. Writing in an accessible style the author takes a socio-historical approach and argues that by looking at communities of practice in the past we can come to understand the radical, even political, nature of Wikipedia. The book will have a broad appeal to anyone interested in the development of this unique project, including information management professionals but also historians, sociologists, educators and students.