Deeply involved with Irish culture & history W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) is one of the greatest poets writing in the last two centuries. This sourcebook provides essential help for readers who wish to learn more about his powerful haunting poems. Considering Yeatss early dreamily evocative poems as well as his passionate tension-ridden later work Michael ONeill offers a refreshingly clear discussion of: contexts
- through an invaluable accessible overview a detailed chronology & contemporary documents revealing Yeatss understanding of his vocation as a poet; interpretations
- through helpfully introduced extracts from criticism of Yeatss work ranging from early responses through to modern critical texts; key poems
- in a section where insightful commentary accompanies the full annotated text of many of Yeatss major poems; further reading
- to guide those interested in additional study. This sourcebook is ideal for those new to Yeatss poetry or those who wish to look deeper into its workings its reception & the contexts from which it emerged.



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This Routledge Philosophy Guide Book introduces John Stuart Mill & one of his major works On Liberty. We see that in On Liberty Mill outlines the importance of moral rights respect for rule of law & individuality. Written with students in mind Jonathan Riley gracefully eases the reader into Mills work life & philosophy. An ideal read for those coming to Mill for the first time & for anyone with an interest in political philosophy. ...

Michel & Albert Roux are a culinary legend. In this book they turn their attention to the French art of Patisserie pooling half a century of their collective knowledge & experience to create not a general cookery book but a culinary bible. The Roux brothers guide even the modest cook through the making of the simplest pastry to the most mouth-watering confection achieving results once within the realm of only the professional chef. With practical advice tips & hints the authors set out the various pastry sponge & dough bases used for desserts & breads & the creams & fruit-flavoured sauces that complement them. The main recipe section comprises Cold desserts & sweets Hot desserts & sweets Hot & cold fruit tarts Ice creams & sorbets Petits fours & canapes & finally Cakes. Each recipe lists the equipment needed & provides practical advice on preparation with hints on presentation storage & freezing. Finally the Roux brothers reveal the techniques behind their spectacular decorative sugar work. ...

Layton's wildly exuberant illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the four legged narrator's refreshing brand of humour"
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Earlier this year six ex-servicemen embarked on a grueling mission to row the Atlantic. Overcoming a broken rudder blistering heat & running out of fresh water they completed the endeavour in just 51 days
- a feat achieved by fewer people than have climbed Everest. What made their accomplishment all the more remarkable was that of the six four had been severely wounded while on active service in Afghanistan & Iraq. The trials of the Row 2 Recovery boat were covered at the time by the BBC ITV Channel 4 Sky News & national newspapers as the public recognised the gravity of the situation the crew found themselves in & concerns mounted for their safety. When Prince Harry called the boat via satellite to raise their morale as water supplies dwindled to dangerously low levels the media were astonished that despite their plight the crew were in surprisingly good spirits! But given the journey these men had taken to even get into the boat their latest set back seemed to be just another bump in a long road to recovery. The story of the voyage & the individual journeys that the crew took to get there is now recorded in this book which tells the stories of the six crew members from their Tours of Duty in the hot desert sands of Afghanistan & Iraq to the traumatic 'man down' moments that four of them suffered at the hands of insurgents. It then documents their traumatic recoveries which for some included coming to terms with lost limbs & learning how to walk again & continues on to the massive undertaking of trying to row across the Atlantic with a crew that was missing four legs & forced to live together in a boat that was so small that only three of the six could be out on deck at any one time. Written by former Army officer & journalist Sam Peters who was involved with the project from the very start The Row to Recovery provides a moving insight into the phenomenal journey that these men undertook
- not just in the literal sense but in terms of the remarkable physical & mental endeavours which took them from the battlefield to rehabilitation culminating in immense personal triumph. It is an inspiration to all an exhortation that anything is possible & an important reminder to everyone in this country regardless of political stance that the consequences of our involvement in Iraq & Afghanistan will reverberate long after our troops have returned home.

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The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people children & adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format & a modern design
- making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible & they are now packed with colour photos & illustrations top tips & interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport including equipment rules techniques & training tips. Theres even information on how to find a club & meet new people to play the sport with. & having been written & endorsed by the sports professional body you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.
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This new paperback edition of Bill Sayer's comprehensive guide to the sports of rowing & sculling has been further revised & updated since the third edition. British rowing has undergone many changes in recent years & has enjoyed some spectacular international successes particularly in the London 2012 Olympics. Levels of skill & professionalism are increasing all the time & new developments in training & equipment all go towards further increases in performance. This new edition takes into account these changes & incorporates recent research findings & experience that underpin enhanced training methods & nutritional advice. Bill Sayer offers invaluable instruction to maximize the athlete's efficiency strength & endurance on the water. He surveys the basic equipment the rigging & design of boats & their oars & sculls the principles & practice of training
- including the special requirements of women & juniors & the signficance of environmental factors nutrition & psychology. The body of the book deals with different techniques required for rowing & sculling illustrated by new sequences of photographs & offers advice on steering & coxing & the special challenges of both head-of-the-river & regatta racing. With the aid of over 120 of his own colour photographs diagrams & tables Bill Sayer aims to provide every enthusiast whether beginner or experienced competitor with the information they need for greater success in the sport.
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Get a length up on the competition with cutting-edge technique training & racing information. Let the worlds top coaches rowers & sport scientists steer you to ultimate success starting with sound training & racing principles & adding increasingly advanced instruction & insights all the way to the finish. Rowing Faster 2nd Edition" is the most comprehensive & detailed guide for achieving excellence in the sport. Youll find techniques for mastering every phase of the stroke; training strategies for increasing strength & efficiency for maximizing speed; & tapering plans for peak performance at the highest levels of competition." ...

Roxy was shaking with fear. She drew in a deep breath. She would not let her fear take over. She couldnt. She had too much to lose. She had to be strong to be brave. For once in her life she had to think of someone other than herself. Roxy is wild uncontrollable. She hates her parents
- & her goody-two-shoes sister. Her only solace is her equally wild friends Pat Tracey & Jacqueline. Then there is the night of the party where she lets that boy kiss her & more.. .and Roxy is pregnant. Wilfully she wont tell her mother her family. She decides to run away to London. & in London Roxy is found by Mr & Mrs Dyce. They are understanding sympathetic & promise her a way out of her troubles. They will take her to a comfortable place along with other girls in the same position & look after her & her baby
- which is exactly what happens. Roxy cannot believe her luck. But Roxy eventually works out the dark truth of the outwardly genial Dyces. They are farming the babies in a truly horrible way & selling the baby organs. There is only one dramatic way out for Roxy
- & its dangerous. But she is dealing with dangerous people & she has to take it. & now she has her baby to look after. A gripping & completely compelling story of a girl forced to grow up & think of others other than herself in the most nightmare of circumstances. These circumstances would seem too horrible to be true
- were they not based on fact. A network doing exactly this was discovered to be operating in Italy in 2003 causing outcry & has formed the basis for this story.



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