‘… the universal poet, servant of the medium, renewer of the forms, discoverer of the nugget of harmony in the language of ourselves.' Seamus Heaney'He brings to Irish poetry an invaluable chronicle of mixed allegiances and lost worlds of the ambiguities of the colony and the defeats of victory. No one else has quite had his themes; no one else has quite ventured on his enquiries.' Eavan BolandEdited, with a new introduction, by acclaimed poets Michael Longley and Frank Orm...

Conversations with a Gosling, the Accidental GooseWritten and Illustrated by John Hewitt M.D; ABEMA mixture of short stories shows the bond of a goose and humans. With Ponteuf, the goose, being able to talk, the devotion to his fellow human is touching. Ponteuf learns many lessons during his conversations with John, his caretaker. He is full of punchlines, and Ponteuf’s quirky thoughts are sure to make you laugh. The inspiration of conservation of species was inspired by Ja...

First published in 1980, More Bad News is the Second Volume in the research findings of the Glasgow University Media Group. It develops the analytic findings and methods of the first volume Bad News through a series of Case Studies of Television News Coverage, and argues that much of what passes as balanced and factual news reporting is produced from a highly partial viewpoint.Focusing on the British economy in crisis, and its thematic linkage with the Social Cont...

It is a commonly held belief that television news in Britain, on whatever channel, is more objective, more trustworthy, more neutral than press reporting. The illusion is exploded in this controversial study by the Glasgow University Media Group, originally published in 1976.The authors undertook an exhaustive monitoring of all television broadcasts over 6 months, from January to June 1975, with particular focus upon industrial news broadcasts, the TUC, strikes and industrial actio...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the muscles around the, neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips, buttocks, or thighs. The term literally means "rheumatic type of pain in many muscles." Polymyalgia rheumatica is a medical condition which is potentially treatable. If it is diagnosed correctly and then lifestyle changes are made or the proper medication is taken to tackle it, it is a manageable condition and you can live a happy and normal life even if ...

As both a preeminent scholar of Balck Angelican and Episcopalians and devout parishoner, the late James Hewitt writes an illuminus hsitory of one of the most famous black congregrations in America. From its humble beginnings, St. Philip's originated from classes conducted by Elais Neau and other Angelic clerks for the society for the propagations of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. From these cateisem classes emerged a higly educated, African-American group comprised of free and enslaved black...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the muscles around the, neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips, buttocks, or thighs. The term literally means "rheumatic type of pain in many muscles."Polymyalgia rheumatica is a medical condition which is potentially treatable. If it is diagnosed correctly and then lifestyle changes are made or the proper medication is taken to tackle it, it is a manageable condition and you can live a happy and normal life e...

Addison's disease is a rare disorder of the endocrine system that carries its name after Thomas Addison, the physician who first observed the condition in 1855. Addison's disease can lead to heart problems, breathing difficulties, electrolyte imbalances and if left untreated, death. Addison's disease is characterized by the inability of your adrenal cortex, which is the outer layer of your adrenal gland, to produce the hormones that it normally secretes. If you or a loved one suffers from ...

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. The word 'blepharitis' comes from two Greek words: blepharos which means 'eyelid' and 'itis' which typically means inflammation. It can cause irritation, itching and redness on the eyelids, at the part where eyelashes grow. Blepharitis can happen due to a number of reasons such as a bacterial or a skin infection. If you are suffering from blepharitis, this book gives you all the information you need to know about causes, tests and treatments. ...

Canine parvovirus, "parvo," is a viral disease that is common in puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as dogs, cats, or humans. Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most widespread diseases found in dogs. If the disease is not diagnosed early enough, it can cause death. If it's diagnosed early and an aggressive therapy is used for treatment, the dog can be saved.

Pectus excavatum is a condition acquired at the time of birth. It results in a deformed chest with the sternum (breastbone) sunk into the chest.This comprehensive book covers all you need to know about this condition and covers causes, tests and treatment options including surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Scoliosis is a disorder in which your backbone becomes curved at the wrong angles. Its name is derived from the Greek work 'skolios' which means 'crooked.' The normal shape of your backbone is such that it is bent forward in the middle and backward at the top and bottom. When you view a normal backbone from the side, you can see the curve. And when you view from front, it looks straight. But if you acquire scoliosis, this means that your backbone develops more curves, which give your backb...