The Irish R.M. is a series of books set in the turn-of-the-20th-century west of Ireland. The humor in the books is greatly enhanced if the viewer has a broad understanding of the history of Ireland's relationship with England, and how Ireland was governed, as well as the Irish country way of life. The show isn't political, although caricatures of Irish and British people are used for the benefits of humorous purposes...

'The stories are rich in dialogue - indeed on many pages there is only dialogue - while the quick exchange of words beats out the rhythm of history on the move' CLAIRE CONNOLLY from her preface to The Experiences of an Irish R. M.The stories in Experiences of an Irish R. M. are almost entirely concerned with the doings of Skebawn in south-western Ireland and its surroundings. At the centre is the figure of Major Yeates, the Irish Resident Magistra...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:This is the first of three novels which Edith Somerville and her cousin Violet Martin wrote about the English Major Sinclair Yates who leaves the army to take up a position of Resident Magistrate in the West of Ireland in about 1895. The tales tell in a humorous way of his struggles with a new job, new culture, and with his landlord and neighbour Mr. ‘Flurry’ Knox whose prime, if not o...

Further Experiences of an Irish R.M masterfully explores the charming intricacies and enduring eccentricities of rural Irish life through its rich tapestry of anecdotes and vivid character studies. This anthology skillfully balances humor and pathos within the overarching theme of cultural clashes and social nuances, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Ireland. Here, readers are invited to journey through an array of styles that span from sharply observed satire to poignant stor...

This is the tale of Major Sinclair Yates, an Anglo-Irish man who becomes the Resident Magistrate in a small Irish village. A fantastically-witty, laugh-out-loud story sure to entertain all who read its pages, "Experiences of an Irish R.M." constitutes a must-read for fans of Irish humour and literature. Contents include: "Great-Uncle McCarthy", "In the Curranhilty Country", "Trinket's Colt", "The Waters of Strife", "Lisheen Races, Second-Hand", "Philippa's Fox-Hunt", "A Misdeal", "The Poli...

By fostering principles of systems thinking and informed learning though an inclusive, participatory design process that advances information exchange, reflective dialogue, and knowledge creation, the Informed Systems Approach promotes conceptual change in workplace organizations. Informed Systems explores theory-based participatory action research and provides examples of agile process models for activating sustainable design, dialogue, and reflection processes in today's organizations. T...

The book is a humorous depiction of the experiences of a Resident Magistrate (R.M.) in rural Ireland. The protagonist, Major Sinclair Yeates, is an Englishman who moves to the Irish countryside to take up his duties. The stories chronicle his various misadventures and interactions with the eccentric locals, providing a rich and entertaining portrayal of Irish rural life at the turn of the 20th century."Some Experiences of an Irish R.M." is known for its witty and affectionate portrayal of ...

The stories in "Further Experiences of an Irish R.M." continue to explore the humorous and sometimes poignant experiences of Major Sinclair Yeates, the Resident Magistrate (R.M.), as he navigates the complexities of rural Irish life. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Ireland, the narratives often feature eccentric characters, local customs, and the clash of English and Irish cultures.Edith Somerville and Violet Martin, who wrote under the pen name Martin Ross, were known for th...

This edited volume compiles a series of chapters written by experts of isotopic analysis in order to highlight the utility of various isotope systems in the reconstruction of past human behaviors. Rather than grouping contributions by specific isotopes or analytical techniques, as many isotope review articles are arranged, the volume organizes chapters by broadly defined themes of archaeological research. These include: paleodiet and life histories, human-animal interactions, and migration...

In 'Some Experiences of an Irish R.M,' readers are invited into a richly woven tapestry of humor and satire set against the backdrop of rural Ireland. The anthology encapsulates the whimsical misadventures and cultural nuances faced by an Irish Resident Magistrate, offering a vivid portrayal of life in late 19th and early 20th-century Ireland. The range of literary styles—from idyllic descriptions to keenly observed social commentary—ensures that each tale stands alone while contributing t...

Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these...

It was the genius of Gordon Murray in Toronto that introduced the use of allografts into cardiac surgery in the 1950s. Soon after this on opposite sides ofthe world, Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes in Auckland, New Zealand, and Mr. Donald Ross in London, undertook to use allografts for the replacement of diseased aortic valves. Since that time the global interest in allografts has been patchy, episodic, and without a con sensus. Nonetheless, for the last 20 years at least three groups in the world...