One hundred years ago in Ireland marked a time of change. The continuous rise of an Irish revival, debates over Home Rule and the idea of Irish identity were continuously negotiated by all classes of society. In Cork City Reflections, authors Kieran McCarthy and Daniel Breen focus on the visual changes that have taken place in the port city on Ireland’s south-west coast. Using a collection of historic postcards from Cork Public Museum and merging these with modern images they reveal how th...

North Cork is a region with many stories to tell. There are hundreds of roads to travel down and numerous historical spaces to admire. The impressive scenery casts a hypnotic spell on the explorer. The region is defined by the meandering River Blackwater and its multiple tributaries and mountainous terrain to the north. It borders four counties: Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. Colourful villages provide different textures and cultural landscapes. Each of the villages have their o...

Cork Harbour, at the mouth of the River Lee, is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Located close to Cork City, Cork Harbour is a popular attraction for both visiting tourists and residents. The harbour and the surrounding towns hold many secrets, and those who know the area tell tales of the families who once lived there, and the industries that they were part of. Known for its wonderful array of islands, of which Great Island is the largest, Cork has a longstanding place in...

This book explores in selective detail postcards from Cork City Museum of the region of West Cork from 100 years ago. It takes the reader from Bandon to Castletownbere through the changing landscapes and seascapes. This route holds a striking section of Ireland's coastline, over 320 kilometres in length, encompassing a raw coastal wilderness, with expansive inlets eroded away by the Atlantic Ocean. West Cork Through Time represents many memories of the landscape, sold to visitors and local...

This volume presents a valuable collection of annotated primary documents published during King Philip’s War (1675–76), a conflict that pitted English colonists against many native peoples of southern New England, to reveal the real-life experiences of early Americans.Louise Breen’s detailed introduction to Daniel Gookin and the War, combined with interpretations of the accompanying ancillary documents, offers a set of inaccessible or unpublished archival documents that illustrate ...

Rising costs and increasing global competition press institutions to do more with less. At the same time, deep budget cuts and a general social and political impatience have revived calls for reform in educational affordability, curriculum, and outcome measurement. Yet within this environment, a myriad of success stories are being forged among educational institutions, supporting industries, and educational consortia that are embracing innovative approaches to all aspects of the higher edu...

"Latin America constitutes a region well-endowed with sovereign nations, cultural differences, and varying states of development and political stability. The end of the cold war and the decline of revolutionary movements and regimes has cast political perceptions of the region in a new light even as it has wrought momentous changes in the individual countries themselves. Latin American Political Yearbook: 1997 provides a comprehensive overview, analysis, and summary of the major political ...

Los pequeños de la familia Woodson tienen una norma muy clara: en su Chiki Klub está prohibido aburrirse. Entre inventos caseros, monstruos marinos que dan más risa que miedo y alfombras que no tienen ni idea de orientación, siempre encuentran una forma de convertir un día normal en una aventura. Esta novela gráfica infantil reúne dos historias muy visuales y dinámicas, pensadas para niños y niñas que empiezan a soltarse leyendo por su cuenta. En la primera aventura, un barco casero con fo...

How to Open a Profitable Law Office in the New Economy is the most practical guide available for lawyers who are interested in learning more about opening a practice. Daniel M. Breen walks through the fundamentals of law office ownership in way that is both approachable and insightful. You will learn about the necessary building blocks of getting an office up, running, and making money. You should come away from this book with a practical and economical plan for:- Marketing your ne...

Lucy, Bruce y Oliver están cansados de quedarse al margen mientras sus hermanos mayores disfrutan de todas las aventuras. Hartos del aburrimiento y de escuchar siempre un «no», este ingenioso trío decide crear su propio club secreto, con dos reglas sencillas: nada aburrido y nada repetido. Desde su casa del árbol, se embarcan en emocionantes aventuras que despiertan su imaginación y refuerzan su unión. Cuando un pozo de los deseos mágico cruza su camino, Bruce pide convertirse en una criat...

A child of ice, her protector born of flames, and a century-old prophecy...Snow Bennett just wanted to get away from her overprotective parents. Monster High was just far enough to offer that escape. It’s the perfect place for Snow, who is human with a little extra.Cait Fallon is a woman with secrets and a dark past that has left her with no place left to run. When Snow transfers into her class, Cait remembers a promise she made l...

Knock one king down and another will take his place…An unwelcome knock at Cait’s door late one evening is a splash of cold water on her and Snow's lingering honeymoon phase. An old enemy has risen from the fallen vampires and is looking for revenge. A new alliance will once again test their bonds as they race against time to stop the threat of another impending war. Both will make friends in unlikely places and new abilities will awaken.