Frawley (Irish studies, Queen's U., Belfast) includes eighth century poems and writings critical of Irish ways by seventeenth century English planters in her evaluation of the Irish preoccupation with
The International Encyclopedia of Linguistics, 2nd Edition encompasses the full range of the contemporary field of linguistics, including historical, comparative, formal, mathematical, functional, and
Adopting a critical management perspective, this book examines the most important themes and challenges in contemporary global sport management. From governance, corruption and corporate social respon
Managing Sport Mega-Events explores global developments in the management of mega-sport events. Mega-sport events such as the Olympic Games and the Football World Cup have been examined from a number
Literature scholars, historians, and political and other social scientists focus on two periods that stand out in Irish history the way certain moments stand out in an individual's memory. Rather than
Pack your bags and join Tabitha and Fritz as they journey across the world to switch lives.Tabitha the cat is tired of her easy, coddled life. An adventure across the world might spice things up! Frit
See New South Wales from a new angle. New South Wales in Photos captures the people and places that make this state so memorable - its iconic beaches and ocean pools, urban artworks in Sydney and natu
In the final volume of the Memory Ireland series, scholars of English literature and Irish studies who specialize in Joyce explore his use of and contribution to cultural memory. They cover amnesia, f
Research from a humanist perspective has much to offer in interrogating the social and cultural ramifications of invasion ecologies. The impossibility of securing national boundaries against accidenta
As yoga continues to grow in popularity as a modern exercise and fitness movement, it is important to take notice of the greater spiritual tradition that forms its core. This book sheds light on the
Nineteenth-century Britain did not invent chronic illness, but its social climate allowed hundreds of men and women, from intellectuals to factory workers, to assume the identity of "invalid." Whether
"And none can hear my secret call / Or see the silent tears I weep!" These words from Anne Bronte's poem "The Doubter's Prayer" address the dual function of secrecy and silence, two of several key ide
This book explores the global developments in sport leadership and practice.Drawing on the vast and ever-growing leadership literature, the book examines advances in leadership theory and practice in
This book critically examines the planning, management, and operations of the world’s premier event for Para sport athletes. Noting a lack of research into how these games are planned and managed, the
Situates the rise of 'happiness as a public issue' as a reflection of contemporary culture -- that of viewing social problems through the lens of personal and emotional deficit
A new data-driven approach to building customer relationships that fuel sustainable business growthIgniting Customer Connections explores how organizations of all sizes can build powerful and profitab
The Olympics Games are the biggest and most significant mega-sport event in the world. Planning and then staging the Olympic Games is a highly complex task which is exasperated by the fact that the Ga
Volume two in a four volume set on memory and Irish identity, this collection of eighteen essays on the cultural memories of diaspora populations examines the creation of diaspora memory as distinct f
In the past two decades, many psychodynamic therapists have begun to view the relational processes taking place between patient and therapist as a central source of transformation. Yet traditional pa
When Andy Whiffler--aka Super Schnoz--first smells Strange, the world's most famous, celebrated, and mysterious perfume of all time, he falls in love. Strange's recipe is a highly guarded secret, but
