In 1798, Irish patriots, committed to freeing their country from England, landed with a company of French troops in County Mayo, in westernmost Ireland. They were supposed to be an advance guard, followed by other French ships with the leader of the rebellion, Wolfe Tone. Briefly they triumphed, raising hopes among the impoverished local peasantry and gathering a group of supporters. But before long the insurgency collapsed in the face of a brutal English counterattack.Very few boo...

Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History TrilogyThe second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling Irish-history trilogy (which begins with The Year of the French and closes with The End of the Hunt) is set at the turn of the twentieth century, though its action revisits the thrilling revolutionary period of nearly half a century earlier. It is 1904 and the young historian Patrick Prentiss is visiting rural Kilpeder to research the townspeopl...

Volume 3 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History TrilogyThis third volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling Irish-history trilogy (which begins with The Year of the French and continues with The Tenants of Time) brings to epic life the events of the Irish War of Independence. Flanagan’s gaze is both world historical and intimate as he tells the story of Janice Nugent, a recent war widow who strikes up a romance with Christopher Blake, a historian and ...

In dem historischen Roman "Der Pächter der Zeit" berichtet Thomas Flanagan über den lange aufgestauten Freiheitsdrang der Iren, der sich 1867 mit dem schicksalhaften Fenier-Aufstand entlädt. Die vier Freunde MacMahon, Tully, Delaney und Nolan, getrieben von unterschiedlichen Motiven und Sehnsüchten, schließen sich der Revolte an. Gekämpft wird gegen das britische Empire, dem Irland unterstellt ist. Doch schon bald lassen Treulosigkeit und fehlende Koordination den Aufstand zusammenbrechen....

Sommer 1798, Schauplatz Irland, ein Aufstand: Der historische Roman "Ein Traum von Freiheit" berichtet in detaillierter und facettenreicher Art über die Rebellion in Irland. Während die Bauern in bedrückender Armut leben, geniessen die Grundherren das Leben des Luxus. Doch auch die Grundherren müssen Abgaben leisten nämlich an die englische Krone. In Frankreich hat sich gerade erst die französische Revolution abgespielt, deren ideologisches Gedankengut sich nun auch über Irland ausstreckt....

Use this guide everyday for a month and repeat it. You will need a Bible, and about fifteen to thirty extra minutes in the morning of quiet time to pray and meditate on the Word of God. I hope the following scriptures help you in your daily life as they have helped me.

The Talking Point is all about how people learn within groups. People can be much smarter than crowds if you measure “smart” as decision-making speed. Crowds can be much wiser than individuals if you measure wisdom by depth of understanding. It is possible to understand a great deal of information yet (or maybe because of this) you can also be slow to make decisions. If rushed, crowds will make poor decisions in spite of their wisdom. So... to get good group decisions on a time scale that ...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

This book considers the generalized topic of “respect” on college and university campuses from the perspectives of a variety of participants. It highlights perspectives held by different individuals culminating in a conversation about the evolution of respect issues on campus and how those issues are reflected by our broader society. There are a variety of contributors: students, faculty members, student support personnel, as well as staff persons, all of whom have contact with students in...

Cogito, ergo sum. ('I think, therefore I am.') When Descartes quipped this, he erroneously split thinking from feeling. He assumed thoughts emerge from a substance other than feeling. This is a historic tragedy, and it is unnecessary. It brings us to a risky end-game. When we attempt to meld preconceived thought with evoked feelings, we come to the craft of 'spin doctors.' Instead, there is a natural path for connecting thinking and feeling. It involves emotional reflection at the time tha...

Missed the memo on how your professional wardrobe should look? Have no fear! This guide will lead you into making good choices for the boardroom or an evening out. This is a simple and easy read that tells you exactly what you need to start with and even how to maintain it.

The Award-winning International Bestselling Story of One Man's Six Year Detention in Australia‘A powerfully vivid account of the experiences of a refugee: desperation, brutality, suffering, and all observed with an eye that seems to see everything and told in a voice that’s equal to the task.' - Phillip PullmanIn 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani sought asylum in Australia but was instead illegally imprisoned in the...