Environment and Philosophy provides an accessible introduction to the radical challenges that environmentalism poses to concepts that have become almost second nature in the modern world. These include:* the ideas of science and objectivity* the conventional placement of the human being within the environment* the individualism of convential Modern thoughtWritten in an accessible way for those without a background in philosophy, this text examines ways ...

A moving and insightful anthology of personal essays by Irish autistic adults. Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices is the first collection of personal essays written by autistic Irish adults.One in twenty-seven Irish school children are now diagnosed as autistic, and autism is entering the general population’s consciousness much louder than it did in the past. As understanding about autism spreads, more and more adults are now finding out that ...

In Bad Date, crime journalist Jane Yeats is on the scene again full of her trademark smart-ass attitude and fondness for Irish ale. Jane is thrust headlong into an unsolicited investigation of a string of unsolved sex-trade mysteries.

From the author of Sudden Blow and Bad Date comes another compelling mystery featuring Jane Yeats, a crime journalist with a passion for hard-boiled, Harleys and hops. Overnight, Jane is forced to confront the nightmare that has haunted her for years -- the chance murder of her lover, Pete. Only the certainty that William Shortt had been imprisoned for life has kept her clinging to sanity. When Shortt is silenced by another inmate just after admitting he'd falsely confessed, Jane devotes h...

Jack Wheatcroft (1925-2016) had a transformative impact on five decades of Bucknell students (1952-1996). He served the institution with great generosity of a kind that was rare for a teacher so immersed in his writing. He founded the Bucknell Seminar for Undergraduate Poets, the Philip Roth Visiting Writers Residency, and the magnificent Stadler Center for Poetry. He over saw the restoration of Bucknell Hall for the Stadler Center and today it is one of the most beautiful and distinguishe...

"Vintage Follett… This is his most ambitious novel and it succeeds admirably." -USA TodayEllis, the American. Jean-Pierre, the Frenchman. They were two men on opposite sides of the Cold War, with a woman torn between them. Together, they formed a triangle of passion and deception, racing from terrorist bombs in Paris to the violence and intrigue of Afghanistan-to the moment of truth and deadly decision for all of them….

Pride & PrejudiceEmmaEnjoy the delightful tale of one of Jane Austen's most beloved characters - Emma. A story of matchmaking gone wrong, comedy, and love, Emma is a classic for a reason!Narrated by Brady Smith and produced by Another World Audiobooks, the characters are brought to life in vivid relief that will have you feeling a part of the story.Can't get enough Jane Austen? Check out Pride & Prejudice, also narrated by Brady Smith, here - https://sho...

Elizabeth decides to share the content of her letter from Darcy with Jane while still in London.Jane, after her reflections during the winter months, does not want Darcy to suffer unnecessarily.Impulsively, she decides to write him a letter to tell him that he was not wrong in his estimationof her feelings toward his friend.The letter changes everything…..............................This novel starts nine days after the disastrous Hunsford propo...

A motorbike-riding business writer is asked to investigate the death of a tycoon in the first of a new mystery series featuring the irreverent Jane Yeats, a still-grieving widow who smokes and sometimes drinks too much.

An orphan boy living in the streets of a town of thieves needs to steal to survive, but Brady McVincent suffers from something mysterious, which makes him literally unable to steal…When he fails to steal at the Thief King's contest, the King is furious, and demands Brady's head. A series of events unfold, as Brady escapes from the only place he has ever known, setting off an adventure he could not have imagined in his wildest dreams. Answers to questions which haunt him await among...

Enjoy the delightful tale of one of Jane Austen's most beloved characters - Emma. A story of matchmaking gone wrong, comedy, and love, Emma is a classic for a reason!Narrated by Brady Smith and produced by Another World Audiobooks, the characters are brought to life in vivid relief that will have you feeling a part of the story.Can't get enough Jane Austen? Check out Pride & Prejudice, also narrated by Brady Smith, here - https://shop.authors-direct.com/collections/another-...

This edited collection presents a selection of essays on the history of Irish masculinities. Beginning with representations of masculinity in eighteenth-century drama, economics, and satire, and concluding with work on the politics of masculinity post Good-Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, the collection advances the importance of masculinities in our understanding of Irish history and historiography. Using a variety of approaches, including literary and legal theory as well as cultura...