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First published in 1983, this lyrical novel, superficially straightforward but full of stories within stories, first brought Bernard MacLaverty's work to public attention. In the novel, a young Irish Republican Army operative who wants to break the cycle of violence seeks out a woman whose Ulster policeman husband he helped to murder. As their relationship grows, so do Cal's guilt and sorrow, until, in the end, he is forced to make a sacrifice of himself in order to gain redemption. Rich in ideas and history, this book helps us understand the situation in Northern Ireland--which "is not just there," MacLaverty has remarked, "as a colorful background.".
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From #1 international bestseller Ian Rankin, an unlucky spy gets one last chance at redemption


Miles Flint is a spy who has been making some serious mistakes. His last assignment led to the death of a foreign official in London, and after getting too close to his current subject he wound up in police custody. But something is wrong at the agency that has nothing to do with Miles' errors. Why did his last suspect know more about Miles' assignment than Miles did? Why have so many operatives recently resigned? Despite the Director's assurances, Miles begins his own investigation, to the dismay of his colleagues and even his own wife. Then Miles is sent to Belfast on a routine mission, a mission that confirms his darkest suspicions--and threatens his life..
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This book, the first feminist ethnography of the violence in Northern Ireland, is an analysis of a political conflict through the lens of gender. The case in point is the working-class Catholic resistance to British rule in Northern Ireland. During the 1970s women in Catholic/nationalist districts of Belfast organized themselves into street committees and led popular forms of resistance against the policies of the government of Northern Ireland and, after its demise, against those of the British. In the abundant literature on the conflict, however, the political tactics of nationalist women have passed virtually unnoticed. Begoña Aretxaga argues here that these hitherto invisible practices were an integral part of the social dynamic of the conflict and had important implications for the broader organization of nationalist forms of resistance and gender relationships.

Combining interpretative anthropology and poststructuralist feminist theory, Aretxaga contributes not only to anthropology and feminist studies but also to research on ethnic and social conflict by showing the gendered constitution of political violence. She goes further than asserting that violence affects men and women differently by arguing that the manners in which violence is gendered are not fixed but constantly shifting, depending on the contingencies of history, social class, and ethnic identity. Thus any attempt at subverting gender inequality is necessarily colored by other dimensions of political experience..
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County Antrim Genealogy, Family History Notes and Coats of Arms. Special extracts from the IGF archives Part of the Irish Families Project, this reference work includes the complete 1659 census for Antrim, County Map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in Antrim taken from the Irish Book of Arms. Source section gives you the address and location of records for more research in Ireland. Includes local sources in the county itself. Many families are noted and pinpointed as to location... Not a collection of family histories but a hands on guide to finding your family in Antrim & Belfast, with actual records and contacts.. . The most numerous families here in the 19th century were Smith, Johnston, Stewart, Wilson, Thompson, O'Neill, Campbell, Moore, Bell, Robinson, Millar, Brown, Boyd, Scott, Graham, Reid, Martin, Kerr and Hamilton. Some of the old Irish families of Antrim were :Quinn, McAllister, McDonnell and McKeown. More settler names are found in Antrim including those of Taylor, Jackson, Walker, Fraser, Patterson and Young. County Antrim includes the towns of Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Ballycastle and Larne, as well as Belfast.... about 50 pages in all, full size 8 1/2 x 11, heavier parchement cover, spiral binding, illustrated. A must for any collection that includes Co. Antrim..
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The blend of uilleann pipes, pennywhistle and a multi-national worship band create a powerful backdrop for the intensely honest songs of Robin Mark that have become well known throughout Ireland. This powerful and popular collection has given birth to songs that are rising in popularity around the world. Piano/vocal arrangements, guitar frames, and lyric-only overhead masters are included in this collection of 11 songs: Garments of Praise ¥ Shout to the North ¥ Revival ¥ Lion of Judah ¥ With All Faith ¥ How Great Are You Lord ¥ There Is No Other Name ¥ Jesus, All for Jesus ¥ When It’s All Been Said and Done ¥ Be Unto Your Name ¥ Days of Elijah. .
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A shattering and blackly funny debut in the tradition of Roddy Doyle, No Bones follows a young woman growing up in a Belfast beset by the Troubles. This is a book about feelings, family, sex, and Ireland—but don't tell Amelia that. She's the one growing up in the mad family, in the mad society, who doesn't want to know what's going on. But things are going on: eight-year-olds collecting very peculiar treasure; babies who might be, or might not be, bombs; schoolgirls bringing guns into schoolyards; and, of course, lots of food and bad, bad sex. If Amelia is to live she needs to change. Can she, though, in a place where people don't know how to look after themselves, and so wouldn't know how to look after one another?.
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One of over 400 titles in the Insight series,

Compact Guide Belfast. This 96-page book includes a chapter detailing Belfast's history and culture, 11 tours and excursions taking in sights ranging from the Victorian charms of the Cirque & Grand Opera House to the astonishing Giant's Causeway, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus around 160 quality photographs and maps..
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