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Homage to al-Andalus

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain

by Michael B. Barry ...

The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and the Islamic presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years. This presence left an indelible stamp in Spain and Portugal, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Its legacy also extends to the rich seam of learning, in science, medicine, literature and philosophy that was later transmitted to the ... Read more

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The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and the Islamic presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years. This presence left an indelible stamp in Spain and Portugal, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Córdoba. Its legacy also extends to the rich seam of learning, in science, medicine, literature and philosophy that was later transmitted to the
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Beyond the Chaos

The Remarkable Heritage of Syria

by Michael B. Barry ...

Syria has an extensive range of historical sites and is truly part of the cradle of civilisation. It is currently not possible to visit Syria to see this exquisite patrimony: its inheritance of many civilisations. This includes the remains of the Greek, Roman, Islamic and Ottoman eras. From the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, to the perfectly preserved Krak des Chevaliers Crusader castle, Syria has ... Read more

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Syria has an extensive range of historical sites and is truly part of the cradle of civilisation. It is currently not possible to visit Syria to see this exquisite patrimony: its inheritance of many civilisations. This includes the remains of the Greek, Roman, Islamic and Ottoman eras. From the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, to the perfectly preserved Krak des Chevaliers Crusader castle, Syria has
... Read more
Victorian Dublin Revealed

The Remarkable Legacy of Nineteenth-Century Dublin

by Michael B. Barry ...

During Queen Victoria’s reign, in the years between 1837 and 1901, Dublin experienced great change. It slipped from its position as second city of the Empire, while at the same time it developed as Ireland’s administrative and commercial centre. The advent of the railway and steam-ship resulted in Dublin becoming Ireland’s transport hub. However, improved cross-channel communications resulted in ... Read more

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During Queen Victoria’s reign, in the years between 1837 and 1901, Dublin experienced great change. It slipped from its position as second city of the Empire, while at the same time it developed as Ireland’s administrative and commercial centre. The advent of the railway and steam-ship resulted in Dublin becoming Ireland’s transport hub. However, improved cross-channel communications resulted in
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Rooftops

by Michael J.E. Barry ...

Narrated by Michael J.E.Barry ...

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3 hours 42 min

Rooftops is a story about trauma, survival and forgiveness of self, set in a magical version of reality.Growing up in a 1970’s Australian immigrant family with ties to Organised Crime, Eddy is a survivor with a troubled past.Now as an adult, Eddy is trying to write a story about Demons and Vampires while living in a world between reality and his experiences.Jackdragon is a creature Eddy brought ... Read more

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Rooftops is a story about trauma, survival and forgiveness of self, set in a magical version of reality.Growing up in a 1970’s Australian immigrant family with ties to Organised Crime, Eddy is a survivor with a troubled past.Now as an adult, Eddy is trying to write a story about Demons and Vampires while living in a world between reality and his experiences.Jackdragon is a creature Eddy brought
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Last Night When I Was Young

Sporting Favourites of Mine

by Geoffrey Littlefield, Barry Briggs, Michael Stoute ...

Last Night When I Was Young saw me riding thoroughbred racehorses as if I were Doug Smith and Fred Winter. In the same vein, I played football as Jimmy Greaves did for Chelsea and I was a Test Match batsman emulating the great PBH May. I hit the biggest serve as Mike Sangster in the Davis Cup, as well as bobbing and weaving in the boxing ring exactly like my favourite Dick Tiger, the world ... Read more

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Last Night When I Was Young saw me riding thoroughbred racehorses as if I were Doug Smith and Fred Winter. In the same vein, I played football as Jimmy Greaves did for Chelsea and I was a Test Match batsman emulating the great PBH May. I hit the biggest serve as Mike Sangster in the Davis Cup, as well as bobbing and weaving in the boxing ring exactly like my favourite Dick Tiger, the world
... Read more
Coping with Erectile Dysfunction

How to Regain Confidence and Enjoy Great Sex

by Barry W. McCarthy, PhD, Michael E. Metz, PhD ...

There seem to be no end to the “authoritative” explanations and “guaranteed” easy treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Since the so-called Viagra revolution, conventional wisdom holds that the problem can be fixed simply by taking a pill. The truth of the matter is, though, that ED is often a complex condition affected by physical, psychological, and relationship issues—and it’s a problem ... Read more

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There seem to be no end to the “authoritative” explanations and “guaranteed” easy treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). Since the so-called Viagra revolution, conventional wisdom holds that the problem can be fixed simply by taking a pill. The truth of the matter is, though, that ED is often a complex condition affected by physical, psychological, and relationship issues—and it’s a problem
... Read more
Menkiti on Community and Becoming a Person

by Dismas A. Masolo, Katrin Flikschuh, Oritsegbubemi Anthony Oyowe, Bernard Matolino, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ani, Helen Lauer, Uchenna Okeja, Simon Beck, Thaddeus Metz, Barry Hallen, Michael Onyebuchi Eze ...

Series series African Philosophy: Critical Perspectives and Global Dialogue
Ifeanyi Menkiti’s articulation of an African conception of personhood—especially in “Person and Community in African Traditional Thought” —has become very influential in African philosophy. Menkiti on Community and Becoming a Person contributes to the debate in African philosophy on personhood by engaging with various aspects of Menkiti’s account of person and community. The contributors examine ... Read more

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Ifeanyi Menkiti’s articulation of an African conception of personhood—especially in “Person and Community in African Traditional Thought” —has become very influential in African philosophy. Menkiti on Community and Becoming a Person contributes to the debate in African philosophy on personhood by engaging with various aspects of Menkiti’s account of person and community. The contributors examine
... Read more
Risk Taker, Spy Maker

Tales of a CIA Case Officer

by Barry Michael Broman ...

"Broman's true tales of putting his life on the line recruiting and running spies in a dozen countries are the stuff of action movies." —Peter Arnett, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Live from the BattlefieldJoining the CIA after fighting in Vietnam as a Marine, Barry Broman's first posting was war-torn Cambodia. He was present at the fall of Phnom Penh in 1975, escaping just before the Khmer ... Read more

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"Broman's true tales of putting his life on the line recruiting and running spies in a dozen countries are the stuff of action movies." —Peter Arnett, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Live from the BattlefieldJoining the CIA after fighting in Vietnam as a Marine, Barry Broman's first posting was war-torn Cambodia. He was present at the fall of Phnom Penh in 1975, escaping just before the Khmer
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Awakening Spirit in the Workplace

by Barry Heermann ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

57 min

For years, Barry Heermann has worked with teams of corporate workers to develop the passion and sense of purpose that leads to exceptional performance and job satisfaction. More and more he finds that business leaders crave a deeper sense of meaning in their work, and recognize the need for a spiritual dimension that can inform and enlighten their goals and even enhance their bottom line. ... Read more

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For years, Barry Heermann has worked with teams of corporate workers to develop the passion and sense of purpose that leads to exceptional performance and job satisfaction. More and more he finds that business leaders crave a deeper sense of meaning in their work, and recognize the need for a spiritual dimension that can inform and enlighten their goals and even enhance their bottom line.
... Read more
Dublin's Strangest Tales

by Michael Barry, Patrick Sammon ...

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Dublin. Though this isn’t the usual side of the city the tourists, travellers and residents see. This is the real Dublin, the strange and twisted nooks and crannies of the city’s bizarre history – past, present and future.Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to one of Ireland’s most beautiful, and popular, ... Read more

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Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Dublin. Though this isn’t the usual side of the city the tourists, travellers and residents see. This is the real Dublin, the strange and twisted nooks and crannies of the city’s bizarre history – past, present and future.Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to one of Ireland’s most beautiful, and popular,
... Read more
Tales of the Permanent Way

Stories from the Heart of Ireland’s Railways

by Michael Barry ...

From the opening of the first suburban railway in the world, the Dublin and Kingstown in 1834, Ireland was in the vanguard of early railway development. This important and engaging book sets out the history of the railway and includes the stories of the people at its heart, the permanent way. The book is splendidly illustrated with a wealth of photographs and engravings, from the past to the ... Read more

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From the opening of the first suburban railway in the world, the Dublin and Kingstown in 1834, Ireland was in the vanguard of early railway development. This important and engaging book sets out the history of the railway and includes the stories of the people at its heart, the permanent way. The book is splendidly illustrated with a wealth of photographs and engravings, from the past to the
... Read more
Working with Families

Guidelines and Techniques

by John T. Edwards, Tab Ballis, Michael Budlong, Michael E. McGuire ...

The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard reference in family therapyClinician-focused and highly practical, this essential resource emphasizes hands on application over abstract theory. Building on the legacy of John T. Edwards, the newly revised Third Edition addresses contemporary challenges facing families—including addiction and the opioid crisis, trauma, social isolation, cultural ... Read more

$41.00 USD

The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard reference in family therapyClinician-focused and highly practical, this essential resource emphasizes hands on application over abstract theory. Building on the legacy of John T. Edwards, the newly revised Third Edition addresses contemporary challenges facing families—including addiction and the opioid crisis, trauma, social isolation, cultural
... Read more

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