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...

"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 ...

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...

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.

Toxic Tort: Medical and Legal Elements, provides a primer covering medical and legal issues involved in toxic substances litigation. A physician attorney who has been a senior public health official, and expert witness and a trial attorney, wrote this book. His experiences have provided him with unusual insights into the interplay between the medical and legal elements of toxic substance litigation. These insights will provide interesting reading to attorneys dealing with this area of law....

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...

One of three smaller, more specific e-books, abridged from Philip Nixon's Exploring Durham History.The colourful threads that run through County Durham history have produced a rich tapestry of history, and this edition's focus on eastern, northern and southern County Durham is sure to appeal to all local history enthusiasts.

This is one walk from a collection of eight walks guiding visitors around the historic town of Ipswich. It explores the Riverside Paths, the judicial and administrative quarter and the Waterfront as well as the town centre. The series includes photographs and maps to accompany the walks. 'Walks Through History" is a collection of eight walks designed for visitors, whether local or from away, to see what of the town's diverse past can still be seen today. As well as exploring the Town Centr...