Download or read book Sweet Lechery written by Jeet Heer and published by The Porcupine's Quill. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sweet Lechery, cultural journalist Jeet Heer offers a quirky collection of literary criticism that touches on a wide range of contemporary topics. From Margaret Atwood to Philip K. Dick, from Seth to Marshall McLuhan, Heer considers the literary and social contributions of canonical authors, artists, theorists and polemicists alike. Drawing from a variety of disciplines and genres, he links sex to economics, porn to high-brow literature, and tackles the oddball themes of cannibalism and vegetable sex in Canadian fiction. He examines the struggles of science fiction writers and the artistic opportunities of comic artists, weighing in on partisan politics for good measure. Rich with contextual detail and social commentary, these essays examine the cultural, historical and political forces that inform the books we read and write.

Download or read book Philomena Begley written by Philomena Begley and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She recorded and performed with stars like Billie Jo Spears, Ray Lynam, Foster and Allen, Charley Pride, Big Tom and Brian Coll, shared festival line-ups with Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Don Williams, Hank Locklin and many more and was awarded gold, silver and platinum discs. Yet, throughout her extraordinary career, she has never forgotten where she came from, and it is the love and inspiration of her husband, Tom, her close family and her worldwide fan base that have made her the warm and generous star we know and love. Here Philomena Begley takes us from her happy beginnings as a bread-man's daughter in Pomeroy through the devastating loss of her brother Patsy and the risks of touring Ireland at the height of the Troubles, right up to her fiftieth anniversary in show business in 2012 – her 'gold and silver days'.

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Download or read book The Curse of Black Mountain written by C R Dempsey and published by C R Dempsey. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revelry after the victory at Yellow Ford could not mask the tragedy that followed. Seamus and Eunan were dealt a devastating blow. They were left with a grim determination to seek revenge by any means, even leading the rebellion against their oppressors. The Curse of Black Mountain hung over Seamus as his ultimate challenge lay ahead: returning to Munster where his clan had been decimated and family murdered, to reclaim what was stolen from him. Eunan, likewise, was determined to face these same forces—not only for vengeance, but to rescue the woman he loved. What awaited them when they arrived? Would the remains of the MacSheehy welcome Seamus back with open arms? Can Eunan protect himself from his adversaries or would they win and take his life? The Curse of Black Mountain is the fifth book in the epic Irish historical fiction Exiles series.Set during the Elizabethan wars in Ireland in the 1590s, it tells a story of Irish clans, their politics and fight for control, brimming with spies and intrigue, as well as a burning desire for rebellion against English rule. If you enjoy fast-paced action and adventure-based historical fiction, you'll love this book. Buy The Curse of Black Mountain today.

Download or read book A Genealogical History of Irish Families written by John Rooney and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Magna Carta Ancestry A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families 2nd Edition 2011 written by and published by Douglas Richardson. This book was released on with total page 2635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Clans and Families of Ireland written by John Grenham and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clans and Families of Ireland provides a fascinating account of the origins of the Irish people from prehistoric times down to the present, with particular emphasis on placenames and surnames. It tells of the effects of invasion, war, famine and emigration, and how these have influenced the makeup of Ireland and the Irish. Focusing on 200 of the commonest Irish names, it sheds light on their origins, highlights their geographical distribution and gives details of prominent family members. Illustrated with coats of arms and clan tartans as well as photographs of Ireland’s landscapes, historic sites and artifacts, this book will be of particular interest to all who rejoice in an Irish name.

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Download or read book The Faith of Legacy written by Brandon Begley and published by Brandon Begley. This book was released on 2006-04-28 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EPIC FANTASY WITH A HEART Savitar has learned that he is gifted in magic, but more than that, he may be the one prophesized as the Fireheart, a magically gifted warrior destined to rid the world of an ultimate evil. With this revelation, a legacy is presented to Savitar, a legacy of ancient warriors and powerful wielders of magic. From this venerable line, he is supposedly descended and must continue to preserve their glory, but it is only through faith that Savitar can maintain this obligation. Unfortunately, it is a faith that Savitar is not so sure of. Soon, despite his doubts, men and demigods, both good and evil are vying for his allegiance or his destruction, their great plans hinging on whether the Fireheart exists or not. Savitar is forced to face great peril and embark on a quest for the knowledge of magic and to find himself. Will he hold to the faith of legacy or will he find another way? Contains 40 pages of appendices and a newly added detailed map of the kingdom of Caidissium.

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Download or read book The Surnames of Ireland written by Edward MacLysaght and published by Irish Academic Press. This book was released on 1988-12-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National Library of Ireland and was Chairman of the Manuscripts Commission. This book, which was first published in 1957 and now is in its sixth edition, is being reprinted for the fourth time and remains the definitive record of Irish surnames, their genealogy and their origins.

Download or read book Twilight of the Chiefs written by Sean Murphy and published by Academica Press,LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new research monograph discusses the basis of one of Ireland's most extensive (and profitable) hoaxes: the MacCarthy Mor Affair, and the attendant scandal surrounding the selling of Irish traditional titles to otherwise sane businessmen and professionals. Murphy's research covers the origins of the old Gaelic titles in pre-Norman Ireland. Principally the title of Chief, the collapse of the Gaelic order, the survival of some chiefly titles, the Gaelic Revival and the emergence of the Office of Arms. An account is given of the Office of Chief Herald as part of the new Irish state and the courtesy recognition under Dr. MacLysaght in 1944 and years that followed. Finally the emergence of one Terrence MacCarthy of Belfast as "MacCarthy Mor, Prince of Desmond" and his initial success and final unmasking is amusingly and cogently described.

Download or read book A Genealogical History of the Milesian Families of Ireland written by B. W. De Courcy and published by Irish Roots Cafe. This book was released on 2002 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Classic Work by DeCourcey giving the origins and places of settlement of families in Ireland, for both the old celtic families (Milesian), and the new settler families in Ireland. The first genealogy work of its kind and scope in Ireland. All new index and commentary from the president of the Irish Genealogical Foundation.

Download or read book Memories of a Marriage written by Louis Begley and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the author of the beloved Schmidt series, Memories of a Marriage is a penetrating look at class and privilege, shifting from Paris to Manhattan, Long Island to Newport. Mourning his wife and daughter, and on the edge of old age, Philip reencounters an astonishing woman from his past: Lucy De Bourgh, an heiress who was once a passionate debutante and the intimate of many men, including Philip himself. As she reveals the startling details of her failed marriage to Thomas Snow—a townie turned powerful international banker, liked by many but to her a loathsome monster—Philip discovers a story that will challenge his assumptions about those he has known, admired, and desired. A triumph by an author expert in revealing the good breeding and bad behavior of the moneyed elite, Memories of a Marriage is an eloquent and irresistible book that explores all the varieties of love and the very concept of truth. Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. Praise for Memories of a Marriage “Among contemporary novelists, [Begley] may be the wryest, most devastating critic of class in American society.”—The Washington Post “Engrossing . . . Louis Begley gives us a chance to see into . . . the most private recesses of another couple’s marriage.”—The New York Times Book Review “This delicious, dazzling novel about the rise and fall of a great American debutante kept me up all night.”—Susan Cheever “A consummately constructed monument to human imperfection.”—San Francisco Chronicle “[Begley is] an elegant stylist with a dry wit and a merciless eye.”—The Wall Street Journal “A fiendishly clever, Fitzgeraldesque tale about marriage, friendship, gossip, and self-justification.”—Booklist

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