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A new study of the political and social context of selected Irish historical dramas of the 18th , 19th and 20th centuries. Includes both thematic analyses of plays dealing with Robert Emmet and Brian Boru as well as individual analyses of plays be Dion Boucicault, Brian Friel, Denis Johnson, Lady Gregory, David Rudkin, Thomas Shadwell, W.B. Yeats. This work will be of great interest to researchers in Irish theatre and drama as well in Irish so...

With a wide range of prominent authors from the field of relativistic celestial mechanics, this first volume of a two-volume series consists of reviews on a multitude of advanced topics in the area, covering both classical as well as modern developments, while focusing on applications and experiments. On the occasion of his 80-th birthday this volume honors V. A. Brumberg - one of the pioneers in modern relativistic celestial mechanics.

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The beautiful tactile sensation of this edition of the beloved classic Pride and Prejudice is a vintage collectible edition following the original 1813 spelling and style. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London. In this lovely romance novel, Elizabeth is confronted with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the societ...

Journalism is being transformed by the digital revolution. Journalists working for media organisations are having to file and update stories across multiple platforms under increasing time pressures. Meanwhile, anyone with sufficient literacy skills and access to the internet can aspire to practise journalism, and many are doing so.And yet journalism in any form still depends for its legitimacy on the observance of ethical principles and pract...

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The tale of one man's quest and survival in the Sahara Desert, set in the framework of Tuareg mythology

The Escape of the Mind argues that, in developing techniques of self-control and social cooperation, it is useful to question the almost universally accepted belief that our minds exist inside our bodies. We should look for our minds neither in our introspections nor in our brains, but in our long-term behavioral patterns.

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Survivors of the Joplin, Missouri tornado tell many stories in this book: of running for their lives, children torn from their mothers' arms, and being swept into the funnel of the hellish EF-5 tornado that on May 22, 2011, killed 158 people. In the wreckage of the nearby hospital, doctors and nurses worked by flashlight to save lives. Yet the historic tornado has another story, untold until now. Young survivors of the wrath of this monster st...

A compendium of opinion on the causes, prevalence, and treatment of autism.

Western tradition has long held that the Chinese are a lucky people, so a Westerner experiencing a run of misfortune is often asked if they have 'run over a Chinaman'.CJ is one of these people. In fact, friends had often asked CJ how many Chinamen she had run over in her last life. Sometimes, she was asked if she had ever been hit by lightning or if she had been on a ladder when a black cat walked underneath it. The comments we facetious but n...

If you are an Attorney, Doctor, Dentist, Therapist or Other Professional Solo Practitioner & Small Firm, quietly asking yourself, "if it ever gets easier".... Can YOU DARE to open your mind to the radical possibility that.... Everything Everybody Has Ever Taught You Or Now "Peddles" About Successful Marketing, Branding or Building Your Practice or Firm is WRONG RADICAL REVENUE dares you to RE-THINK your practice as a service professional. Of c...

Enter the world of Berry Sweets where oddly colorful folk much like yourself reside, leading ordinary, sometimes extraordinary lives. And in the busy little town of Sugar Valley, the Chiffon family seems to be leading a sugary sweet life. All Cherry Blossom Chiffon ever wanted was to feel part of the family. Growing up with pink-and-white brothers, sisters, and parents, purple Cherry is constantly reminded of how different she is from the rest...

Life in the French Quarter of New Orleans is bar life, the quintessential stage setting for unfolding dramas, dark truths and chaos borne of excess. In Human Crutches, Damon Ferrell Marbut tells this story with remarkable generosity and skill, providing an inside study of local lifestyle in a great American city. Often humorous and sometimes vulgar, the poems are piercing, honest and layered with urban Southern affect as endearing as it is fri...

A few months ago I started a Facebook page for my grandparents who are ninety-six and ninety-three years old. On their FB page titled The Grandparents, I share my interactions and the non-filtered things that come out of their mouths. Their fans (yes they have fans) wanted more - A Book. The Grandparents is filled with short stories from my family members. These stories reflect on the love and memories my grandparents has given us through the ...

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