In December of 2006, Patrick Doyle arrived in Haiti to take up duties as a Close Protection Operative for a company based in the capital city, Port au Prince. At the time, Haiti had become known as the kidnap capital of the world, with over 8,000 United Nations peacekeeping troops deployed across the region. Patrick found himself working alongside former soldiers of the British Army, The Irish Defence Forces and the elite members of The French Foreign Legion. What was only supposed to be a...

Arthur Conan Doyle, best known as the author of Sherlock Holmes, brings us the mysterious Raffles Haw. Robert McIntyre and his sister Laura have fallen on hard times. Their father has been driven into bankruptcy and near madness and alcoholism by commercial reverses and the death of his wife. The family has retreated to a house in the country, living on a small bequest from other relatives. Changes come with the arrival of Raffles Haw, a new neighbor both exceedingly rich and exceedingly e...

(Piano Solo Sheets). Sheet music for the popular piece from the 1995 film's beautiful score composed by Patrick Doyle.

Carolinian Crucible tells the story of South Carolina – particularly its upcountry region – at war. A state notorious for its political radicalism before the Civil War, this book avoids caricaturing the Palmetto State's inhabitants as unflinching Confederate zealots, and instead provides a more fine-grained appraisal of their relationship with the new nation that their state's political elite played a leading role in birthing. It does so by considering the outlook and actions of both civil...

Re:Imagining Change provides resources, theory, hands-on tools and illuminating case studies for the next generation of innovative change-makers. This unique book explores how culture, media, memes and narrative intertwine with social change strategies, and offers practical methods to amplify progressive causes in the popular culture. This new, expanded second edition includes even more examples from the front lines of social movements and links the reader with an online tool kit to help c...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Set in Scotland, this Disney/Pixar blockbuster tells the tale of a Merida, a skilled archer who defies tradition, causing chaos in her kingdom. Patrick Doyle's stellar score brings the music of the Highlands to life, with classic Scottish dance rhythms performed on traditional instruments (The Games * Song of Mor'du * Noble Maiden Fair * Merida's Home). Our seven-song folio also features three originals: "Touch the Sky" and "Into the Open Air," both by Julie ...

Re:Imagining Change provides resources, theory, hands-on tools, and illuminating case studies for the next generation of innovative change-makers. This unique book explores how culture, media, memes, and narrative intertwine with social change strategies, and offers practical methods to amplify progressive causes in the popular culture.Re:Imagining Change is an inspirational inside look at the trailblazing methodology developed by the Center for Story-based Strate...

(Piano Solo Songbook). A baker's dozen selections from the soundtrack to this 2015 live-action Disney feature inspired by the classic fairy tale featuring compositions by Patrick Doyle, who also penned the music for Disney's Brave. Includes the single "Strong" by Sonna Rele plus: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * The First Branch * A Golden Childhood * La Valse Champagne * Rich Beyond Reason * The Slipper * Valse Royale * Who Is She * and more. Son...

(Easy Piano Songbook). 13 easy piano selections from the soundtrack complete with beautiful full-color photor from this 2015 live-action Disney feature inspired by the classic fairy tale featuring compositions by Patrick Doyle, who also penned the music for Disney's Brave. Includes the single "Strong" by Sonna Rele plus: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * The First Branch * A Golden Childhood * La Valse Champagne * Rich Beyond Reason * The...

The Ragamuffin War and the Making of Modern Brazil, 1835-1845The Ragamuffin War was the longest and most threatening regional rebellion in Brazilian imperial history, yet it has been largely unknown outside of southern Brazil. For nearly a decade, from 1835 to 1845, the province of Rio Grande do Sul fought to establish an independent republic, creating functioning governmental institutions, fielding effective military forces, and forcing the Brazilian Empire into a...

The introduction of co-operative societies into the Irish countryside during the late-nineteenth century transformed rural society and created an enduring economic legacy. Civilising rural Ireland challenges predominant narratives of Irish history that explain the emergence of the nation-state through the lens of political conflict and violence. Instead the book takes as its focus the numerous leaders, organisers, and members of the Irish co-operative movement. Together these peop...

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