Liam O'Brien - Böcker

From the frigid regions of the Zemni Fields, born in the very heart of the Dwendalian Empire, come three fairy tales told to children on cold winter nights. Plucked straight from Exandria, this illustrated storybook is fit to grace any archmage’s library. Ornamented with a double-sided and beautifully illustrated jacket, gold trim, and a ribbon bookmark, this elegant fairy tale book includes Der Katzenprinz, Die Waldhexe, and the never-before-told Himmelsschloss, a magical story about a lost Sparrow and a soaring city. Each tale is penned by storyteller Liam O’Brien and illustrated with enchanting original art by Charlie (Newt) Borovský. GORGEOUS ORIGINAL ART: Each story is brought to life by never-before-seen original art that captures the beauty of classic fairy tale books. PERFECT FOR ALL AGES: These enchanting tales and rich illustrations captivate a wide audience of all ages, whether you’re a soldier’s son from Blumenthal or a joyous healer from Nicodranas. STUNNING COLLECTIBLE: The gold trim and ribbon bookmark ornament this collectible book, and the dust jacket unfolds to unveil a one-of-a-kind landscape illustration ready for display.

Comedy Liam O'Brien Characters: 10 male, 4 female, 6 children, Interior Set Burgess Meredith starred as the genial, easy going father of a family in Wilmington who is a very progressive though quiet thinker. Mr. Pennypacker has a branch office in Philadelphia and spends half of his there. He has established a second family in Philadelphia, never dreaming the twain should meet. But they do. The minister, whose son is to marry Pennypacker's daughter, is speechless. His wife hysterically refuses to believe it. His children are merely curious about his other children. But he is finally ostracized and has to be voted back in by family council. He comes back somewhat chastened and with a delectable solution to his two family system. "An uproarious show." N.Y. Times. "Hilarious." N.Y. Daily News.

A fire can keep you warm... or it can consume you. When Bren Aldric Ermendrud was chosen to attend the Soltryce Academy, everyone knew he would have an important future in service to the Empire. But nobody - least of all Bren himself - could foresee the cruelty he endured, and the ways in which it would break and remake him. Witness the events that transform Bren into the Mighty Nein's Caleb Widogast, and how they'll inform the path he'll take in the future.

Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside – and against – Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by Aabria Iyengar.• Raishan, racked by a pestilent curse, plots to release the Cinder King from his fiery prison, as told by Rory Power.• Trinket the Wonder Bear accompanies the next generation of Vox Machina on their first adventure, as told by Sarah Glenn Marsh.• Plus seven more hilarious, heartbreaking, and heroic tales featuring Kaylie, Doty, Kevdak, and more!The adventure began in 2015 with a group of friends sitting down in front of a camera to roll some dice, bring their characters to life, and tell a story that would become immortalized in their livestream tabletop roleplaying game: Critical Role. What started as a humble home game eventually grew into a worldwide phenomenon that has touched countless people with its poignant, larger-than-life storytelling – and in that same vein, this collection celebrates the characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina but whose stories are yet to be told.Contributors: Foreword by Liam O’Brien • Jess Barber Martin Cahill • Rebecca Coffindaffer • Aabria Iyengar • Sam Maggs • Sarah Glenn Marsh • Rory Power • Nibedita Sen • Izzy Wasserstein • Kendra Wells

An illustrated obsession, a guidebook, a kaleidoscope of life on the wing."If you live in the Bay Area and wish to know the butterflies, this is the only field guide you'll ever need." —Lewis Hyde, author of The GiftLiam O'Brien has spent three decades chasing, learning about, protecting, occasionally catching, and always loving butterflies. Here, he shares his capacious knowledge of California butterflies through a treasure trove of stories and 700 gorgeous, hand-drawn illustrations—featuring both adult forms and caterpillars—of the 135 species that live in the greater Bay Area. This sumptuous book also shares practical tips for finding and identifying all the butterflies who call the Bay Area home. Learn which plants nurture Silver-spotted Skippers, which trail to hike to see Swallowtails flitting creek-side, and why so many butterflies cluster on hilltops. Share in the joy that O'Brien brings to the study of butterflies, and join the community scientists contributing to our understanding of Monarchs, Metalmarks, and Marbles—and what they need to survive and thrive in our busy Bay Area.

Celebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside – and against – Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O’Brien.In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina.Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by Aabria Iyengar.• Raishan, racked by a pestilent curse, plots to release the Cinder King from his fiery prison, as told by Rory Power.• Trinket the Wonder Bear accompanies the next generation of Vox Machina on their first adventure, as told by Sarah Glenn Marsh.• Plus seven more hilarious, heartbreaking, and heroic tales featuring Kaylie, Doty, Kevdak, and more!The adventure began in 2015 with a group of friends sitting down in front of a camera to roll some dice, bring their characters to life, and tell a story that would become immortalized in their livestream tabletop roleplaying game: Critical Role. What started as a humble home game eventually grew into a worldwide phenomenon that has touched countless people with its poignant, larger-than-life storytelling – and in that same vein, this collection celebrates the characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina but whose stories are yet to be told.Contributors: Foreword by Liam O’Brien • Jess Barber Martin Cahill • Rebecca Coffindaffer • Aabria Iyengar • Sam Maggs • Sarah Glenn Marsh • Rory Power • Nibedita Sen • Izzy Wasserstein • Kendra Wells

Former Newcastle, Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Liam O’Brien lifts the lid on his eventful playing career and shares previously untold behind-the-scenes stories.Written with veteran journalist Jimmy Geoghegan.Liam grew up in working-class Dublin, but he didn’t become a full-time professional until signing for Manchester United at age 22. Two years later, despite being offered a new contract by Alex Ferguson, Liam made the brave call to leave Old Trafford and join struggling Newcastle United instead.Read this gripping memoir to discover:What life was like at Manchester United in the 1980sWhat it was like to play under Sir Alex Ferguson as he rebuilt Manchester UnitedWhat it was like to play for the Magpies as Kevin Keegan sparked a dramatic change in the club’s fortunes – to this day, Newcastle fans still sing a song about Liam and the famous goal he scored against SunderlandAn insider account of playing under Jack Charlton, Jim McLoughlin and Johnny King as well as Ferguson and KeeganThe story of his spells playing for Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, Tranmere Rovers and the Republic of IrelandWhat day-to-day life in football was like for a player in the 1980s, before the game was flooded by moneyHow Liam fought back from a serious leg injury that threatened his career, and how he made a new life for himself, in and outside football, after his playing days were overA must-read for Manchester United and Newcastle fans, this is a story of 1980s and 90s football, of exhilarating highs but also crushing lows.