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True Crime and Punishment: Heists
A collection of eighteen of the world's most audacious robberies - tales of ransom, revenge and old fashioned stick-ups.
On Ordinary Heroes and American Democracy
True American heroes need not have superhuman abilities nor do they need to act alone. Heroism in a democracy is different from the heroism of myths and legends, writes Gerald Pomper in this original contribution to the literature of U.S. politics. Through the remarkable stories of eight diverse Americans who acted as heroes by "just doing their jobs" during national crises, he offers a provocative definition of heroism and fresh reasons to respect U.S. institutions and the people who work within them. This new paperback edition includes photographs, an introductory chapter on American heroism after 9/11, a survey of the meanings of heroism in U.S. popular culture, and an original concluding theory of "ordinary" heroism.
Occasions of Sin
Ferriter covers such subjects as abortion, pregnancy, celibacy, contraception, censorship, infanticide, homosexuality, prostitution, marriage, popular culture, social life and the various hidden Irelands associated with sexual abuse - all in the context of a conservative official morality backed by the Catholic Church and by legislation. The book energetically and originally engages with subjects omitted from the mainstream historical narrative. The breadth of this book and the richness of the source material uncovered make it definitive in its field and a most remarkable work of social history.
Terrible Queer Creatures
The 'love that dare not speak its name' was as common in Ireland throughout all stages of its history as it was in other parts of the world. Under certain cultural and historical conditions the expression of homosexuality in Ireland, as elsewhere, became more accepted or, at least, more visible than at other times. This has culminated in the recent (2015) marriage equality referendum result seen by most as a transformative event. This book attempts to put in context some of that visibility from early Ireland to the late twentieth century. But it is clear that, like an iceberg, a far greater part of the story remains, and will almost certainly always remain, invisible. Dr Lacey uses his historical skill to bring to the surface from a wide variety of sources an entertaining yet scholarly exposition of the history of homosexuality in Ireland.
New York Dogs
New York, New York, it's a helluva town. Not least if you're a dog. Just imagine: 108,627 fire hydrants. New York Times photographer Andrea Mohin captures the city in all its canine variety with these candid portraits of New York dogs and their devoted companions. A dalmatian-about-town is spotted in the back of a cab. A poodle dances for change on Broadway. Two mutts cool off by swimming in the East River. This charming assortment of snapshots of the four paws in the five boroughs offers an enlightening and amusing glimpse of the many walks of life on the streets of the Big Apple.
Dogs of Courage
A celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day Dogs don't just make lovable pets. They also work at an incredible number of jobs, helping humans in countless ways. From working with search-and-rescue teams to find missing persons to helping patients recover from injuries, Lisa Rogak covers the many ways in which dogs are an essential part of our world. And she tells the surprising stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners—and even each other. Dogs of Courage reveals the heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honor their sacrifices and reward their years of service. Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.
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Liberal Hearts and Coronets
Scottish aristocrats John Campbell Gordon (1847–1934) and Ishbel Marjoribanks Gordon (1857–1939), known as the Aberdeens, rejected both revolution and reaction in their political careers. The aristocratic progressivism and egalitarian marriage of these fervent liberals confounded both contemporaries and historians. John, as viceroy of Ireland and governor-general of Canada, was a notable ally of feminists, workers, and Irish Home Rulers. Ishbel, his viceregal companion and the long-time president of the International Council of Women, was a liberal feminist and Home Ruler whose commitments stirred up even more controversy. Superbly written and informed by decades of research, Liberal Hearts and Coronets is the first biography to treat John Campbell Gordon as seriously as his better-known wife. Examining the Aberdeens’ remarkable careers as landlords, philanthropists, and international progressives, Veronica Strong-Boag casts the twilight of the British aristocracy in an entirely new light.
Shackleton
Drawing on family records, diaries and letters, this book aims to take us beyond the myth to Shackleton the man. It relates the untold stories of Shackleton's upbringing in Kildare, his time in the Merchant Navy, his marriage and love affairs and his final, fatal expedition on the Quest.
