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Unspeakable Acts, Ordinary People
An examination of torture (in the name of the state) in three democracies (Israel, Northern Ireland, and the United States) by John Conroy, a Chicago journalist with a strong following among readers who know his previous book (a war diary of life in Belfast).
The IRA
This updated edition of the best-selling history of the IRA now includes behind-the-scenes information on the recent advances made in the peace process. With clarity and objectivity, Coogan examines the IRA's origins, its foreign links, bombing campaigns, hunger strikes and sectarian violence and its role in the latest attempts to bring peace to Northern Ireland. Meticulously researched and featuring interviews with past and present members of the organization, this is a compelling account of modern Irish history.
The Irish War
Military veteran and historian Geraghty draws on public and covert sources to reveal the sinister patterns of action and reaction in the hidden conflict in Northern Ireland between the IRA and British Intelligence in the late 1960s. 28 photos.
The Troubles: Ireland's Ordeal and the Search for Peace
The tortured history of Ireland from the beginning of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, through the long, horrible years of violence and up to the attempts to find peace.
Rochester Americans: The First 50 Years
The Rochester Americans are the second oldest franchise in the American Hockey League and one of the most successful with six Calder Cup Championships, 16 Calder Cup Final appearances and 39 postseason appearances. Often referred to as the “seventh NHL team” while winning three titles in four years in the mid-1960’s, this team is cited as the standard other AHL teams compare themselves too. “Rochester Americans: The First 50 Years” attempts to capture the essence of the long history of this great franchise. Each championship season is summarized and profiles of several of the more recognizable players and coaches are included. The end of the book will undoubtedly serve as a histori...
The Maze Prison
The Maze Prison shows how an establishment built to hold those involved in terrorism, atrocities, murder and allied crimes became a pawn in the partisan conflict that was Northern Ireland. There followed a breakdown of norms, values and control as the last of these shifted from Governors to Ministers, outside officials and even prisoners. This led to the (often random) killing of prison officers and countless allegations, denials and obfuscations, as Prison Rules came into conflict with claims to be treated as prisoners-of-war or be given Special Category status. A social document par excellence, this stark slant on The Troubles and Peace Process cuts through the propaganda and base politics...
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The 16th Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: 77 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Stories
"Here is the 16th volume of the Science Fiction MEGAPACK® series...mammoth collections of well-formatted books and stories assembled for your reading pleasure (and always bargain priced). This volume is a general collection of modern and classic science fiction stories, many of them adventure tales and interplanetary space operas, including work by such authors as Mike Resnick, Ray Bradbury, Robert F. Young, Leigh Brackett—any many, many more! A LITTLE JOURNEY, by Ray Bradbury FOR I HAVE TOUCHED THE SKY, by Mike Resnick ENTER THE NEBULA, by Carl Jacobi THE LAST MONSTER, by Gardner F. Fox JINX SHIP TO THE RESCUE, by Alfred Coppel, Jr. JUPITER’S JOKE, by A. L. Haley COSMIC YO-YO, by Ross ...
Eyewitness to War and Peace
In this gripping memoir, Eamonn Mallie takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life as a journalist in Northern Ireland. From the frontlines of the Troubles to the corridors of power, Mallie’s fearless reporting and unrelenting pursuit of the truth have made him a legendary figure in Irish journalism. Having gained unparalleled access to key players, Mallie shares his reflections on his groundbreaking interviews with Gerry Adams, Ian Paisley, and other influential figures involved in the peace process. Through his engaging storytelling, he provides a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and political insights, giving readers a unique perspective on the complex and turbulent history...
