Life is harsh in close-knit community of Dirrabeg a community on the Dingle Peninsula facing extinction in the mid-1950s. Many of the young have left for England or America where there are opportunities & chances for secure lives. Those remaining behind love their land & their independence but fear for the future as the bogs get thin the yields are poor & the children have little hope of success. Donal Hallapy devoted father of a large family is a bodhran player. He is always in great demand whenever the once-a-year wrendances take place a day long festival on St Stephens Day which can be traced back to pagan times. This paganism the secret nature of the celebrations the singing dancing & drinking that takes place & the fact that the church has no control over them has made them anathema to the clan of the round collar " in the person of Canon Tett an ultraconservative & downright sadistic priest determined to bring the free spirits of Dirrabeg to bay by ending the fun of the wrendances. Wickedly funny & full of insight into age-old conflicts & a lifestyle long passed into memory." ...

A distant lake house in Wisconsin. A call to police emergency is cut short. A phone glitch or something more sinister? Off-duty deputy Brynn Mc Kenzie goes to find out. & stumbles onto the scene of a murder. Before she can call for backup she finds herself the next potential victim. Deprived of her phone weapon & car Brynn flees along with the only survivor of the crime. These unlikely allies can survive only by escaping into the dense deserted woods on a desperate trek to safety. & ultimately to a life or death choice. Flight. Or fight? ...

In Bodies That Matter renowned theorist & philosopher Judith Butler argues that theories of gender need to return to the most material dimension of sex & sexuality: the body. Butler offers a brilliant reworking of the body examining how the power of heterosexual hegemony forms the matter" of bodies sex & gender. Butler argues that power operates to constrain sex from the start delimiting what counts as a viable sex. She clarifies the notion of "performativity" introduced in Gender Trouble & via bold readings of Plato Irigaray Lacan & Freud explores the meaning of a citational politics. She also draws on documentary & literature with compelling interpretations of the film Paris is Burning Nella Larsens Passing & short stories by Willa Cather." ...

Bodin's Six livres de la republique is a vast synthesis of comparative public law & politics the theoretical core of which is formed by the four chapters translated in this volume. These contain his celebrated theory of sovereignty which informed his thinking on the state & made his Republique a landmark in the development of European political thought. This theory however also included a seductive but erroneous thesis that was of great importance for the development of royalist ideology: the idea that sovereignty is indivisible that the entire power of the state has to be vested in a single individual or group. This thesis together with the crisis of authority in the French religious wars led Bodin to a systematically absolutist interpretation of the French & other contemporary monarchies. His primary aim was to exclude any legal ground of forcible resistance. A king of France he hoped would continue to adhere to moral & prudential limitations but a proper king he insisted could not be lawfully constrained. This is the first complete translation of these chapters into English since 1606. It is accompanied by a lucid introduction a chronology & a bibliography. ...

The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is one of the most scenic of Britains preserved lines & the combination of steam & Cornish countryside proves irresistible for thousands of visitors each year. This 25th volume in the Recollections series coincides with the 25th anniversary of first trains running on the preserved line & embarks on a fascinating trip down the line photographic tour of the railway taking us from the main line at Bodmin Parkway to Bodmin General & along the branch to Boscarne Junction & onwards to Wenford which the B&W has long-term plans to re-open. We also lookback in time with classic black & white images. There are evocative period photographs from the days of the Great Western & Southern Railways & BR. Essential behind-the-scenes activities in engine sheds & workshops are not forgotten. The views will be of absorbing interest to many making this book the ideal companion for all who know the line rail enthusiasts visitors & locals alike. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
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A jaw-dropping tour of anatomy from Robert Winston award winning author & TV presenter. From how your blood flows through the heart to how your food is digested take a trip through your very own body & be astounded by its inner workings. A free interactive CD shows the body & it's movements in 3D detail & acetate pages fold back to reveal how our most important organs work. An irresistibly graphic top-to-toe body atlas. ...

Developed over a period of 100 years the Alexander Technique has helped people to successfully manage a wide variety of conditions including back pain stress anxiety ME & asthma. The Alexander Technique is not a therapy or an exercise program. It is an in-depth study of how human reaction co-ordination & movement play a part in everything we do. It has enhanced the performance of athletes actors singers & musicians. Body Breath & Being" explores the Alexander Technique through the experiences of those who have studied it & benefited from it. These include: * A keen amateur sportsman who was reborn after being resigned to a lifetime of pain * A photographer who overcame a debilitating back problem that was interfering with his professional work * A pregnant woman who used the technique to relieve indigestion & handle her changing posture * A musician who managed an asthmatic problem that was affecting her playing. " Body Breath & Being": Is ideal for both beginner & expert;

Includes:: over 100 full colour photographs & diagrams; provides practical experiments in every chapter. This book offers a new view of the way we use our bodies & the consequences not only on our health but also our approach to life."

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Building muscle has never been faster oreasier than with this revolutionary once-a-weektraining program In Body By Science bodybuilding powerhouse John Little teams up with fitness medicine expert Dr. Doug Mc Guff to present a scientifically proven formula for maximizing muscle development in just 12 minutes a week. Backed by rigorous research the authors prescribe a weekly high-intensity program for increasing strength revving metabolism & building muscle for a total fitness experience. ...

Body Confidence" is a revolutionary nutrition & fitness program that doesn't require you to develop superhuman willpower shun entire food groups or devote your every waking moment to the treadmill. " Body Confidence" is a revolutionary approach based on three key nutrition factors that stabilize your blood surgar & keep your body in balance: Eating at consistent meal intervals; Absolute certainty in essential nutrient ratio of protein fat & carbohydrates; Identifying & consuming the right amount of calories per meal. With " Body Confidence" readers will learn to master determining their current metabolism & reprogramming it focusing on body fat percentage rather than weight setting measurable goals following a customized exercise plan & harnessing the powers of sleep supplements water & stress management in perfect sync to optimize your body's performance. Packed with recipes success stories nutrition guides & exercise journals. " Body Confidence" is practical doable & packed with highly effective lifestyle changes that will finally make the traditional diet obsolete." ...