Since the 1980s, Ireland has gone through a profound social, demographic, and religious disruption, the impact of which has been seen across recent fiction from Irish writers. Companion to the Contemporary Irish Novel traces this cultural shift and its impact by examining how modern novels have reckoned with a new conception of Irishness.Despite the heady mix of cultural and social destabilization, reform, and economic successes and challenges, this period of relentless di...

Opposites attract, but can they ever work together?Damien is an ambitious young lawyer. After moving to Germany, he doesn’t expect to feel quite so out of his element. Apart from hating his job, a rumor spreads that he is a homophobe.To redeem himself, he is put in charge of the firm’s signature event Burning Fall. He has no choice but to hire Yannik, a gorgeous yet unconventional event manager.But from their first disastrous meeting, everything possible goes wrong....

Jetpack Compose Essentials - 2026 Edition is a comprehensive guide to building Android apps using Jetpack Compose, Android Studio, Material Design 3, and the Kotlin programming language.The book begins with setting up the Android Studio development environment, followed by an introduction to Kotlin, covering data types, operators, control flow, functions, lambdas, and coroutines. You will also learn how to accelerate app development using AI.With this foundation established...

Fully updated for Android Studio 2026.1.3, this book teaches you how to develop Android applications using Java.Starting with the basics, the book explains how to set up an Android development and testing environment, then covers tool windows, the code editor, and the Layout Editor tool. It then introduces Android architecture and takes an in-depth look at designing Android applications and user interfaces in Android Studio.The book also covers the Android Architecture Comp...

"The Gilded Man" is a romantic adventure set in the majestic and rugged landscapes of the Andes Mountains in South America. The story follows the journey of the protagonist, likely a daring explorer or adventurer, who becomes captivated by tales of a legendary figure known as the Gilded Man.The Gilded Man is said to be a mysterious and wealthy individual who resides in a hidden city deep within the Andes. According to local legends and rumors, the Gilded Man possesses immense wealth, amass...

"A Letter from Major Robert Carmichael-Smyth to His Friend, the Author of 'The Clockmaker'" is a fascinating correspondence that delves into the themes of identity and societal roles. The letter, written in a conversational tone, reflects the Major's insights and observations about the world around him. It serves as a commentary on the nature of storytelling and the impact of literature on personal and collective experiences. Through this exchange, readers gain a deeper understanding of th...

Less stuff. More space. More freedom. Better life.Downsizing is not the end of something good. For the people who do it well, it is the beginning of something genuinely better: a home that fits the life they are actually living, financial freedom unlocked from a property that had grown too large, and a next chapter chosen deliberately rather than drifted into.Mastering Downsizing for Seniors is the complete, compassionate roadmap for that journey —...

Clear your space. Enrich your life. Enjoy every day.Most of us carry more than we need to. Decades of living accumulate in our homes — meaningful things and forgotten things, cherished objects and guilty obligations — until the spaces that should restore us begin to weigh on us instead. Mastering Decluttering for Seniors is the compassionate, step-by-step guide to changing that, at your own pace, without guilt, and without anyone telling you what your home...

You don't need a technology background. You need this book.Artificial intelligence has quietly arrived in everyday life — answering questions, playing music on request, explaining medical documents, helping with letters, and keeping families connected across any distance. It's available right now, on the devices you already own, and it works for everyone. Including you.Mastering AI for Seniors is your complete, unhurried guide to understanding and ...

"The Gospel of the Hereafter" by J. Paterson Smyth explores profound themes of life after death and the spiritual journey that follows. Smyth delves into the Christian perspective on the afterlife, presenting a compelling narrative that intertwines theological insights with personal reflections. The book invites readers to contemplate their beliefs about heaven, hell, and the soul's eternal destiny. Through eloquent prose, Smyth encourages a deeper understanding of faith and the moral impl...

"The Matabele Campaign" is a detailed account of the military operations conducted against the Matabele people in Southern Africa. Written by Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, the book provides an insightful perspective on the challenges faced by British forces during this tumultuous period. Baden-Powell, who later founded the Boy Scouts, draws on his experiences and observations to narrate the events, highlighting the complexities of colonial warfare and the interactions between...

This powerful novel in stories follows its young narrator, growing up in a divided family. Shifting between Trinidad, England, and Ireland, she must learn to make sense of herself, and take her place in a world full of contradictions, cruelty and temptation. Look At You grabs the attention elegantly, with sharp dialogue, acuteness of observation, and the joy of meeting complex characters. The frank and engaging narrator, recognising the independent otherness of the people she writ...