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In this third volume of poetry, Kathleen Marie OaDonnell turns her attention to the wonders of the natural world. The poems present the relevant science behind such phenomenon as earthlights, underground rivers, the formation of our own planet and the stunning life story of the Monarch butterfly. The poetry is captivating and the science is easy to understand. Although the book is about science, every poem reveals the reverence for all of creation and the thoughtful insights into subtle meanings that we have come to expect from her work. Underlying all her writing is a spirit of reflection and abounding joy in all of creation.

The book is illustrated throughout with the work of leading designers in the USA, Europe and Japan - Issey Miyake, Donna Karan, Helmut Lang, Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and many more. A comprehensive reference section includes biographies of artists, makers and developers; explanations of technical terms; a directory of suppliers; a full bibliography; and information on where to see contemporary textiles.

Museums today have the possibility of acting as a social changer or influencer within a community by exhibiting current topics, emotional issues, or counter-cultural subjects for the further education and inspiration of visitors. The disadvantage associated with exhibiting these types of shows are the disapproval and negative responses that can be received from the general public and media be it community wide or national. In this study I provide case studies of three controversial exhibitions from the National Air and Space Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Brooklyn Museum of Art that received negative responses to reveal the wide range of subjects that could cause controversy in a museum. Furthermore, I suggest recommendations for best practices for the museum community on how to exhibit emotional or controversial topics without attracting disapproval from the public as well as how to handle such responses if they are encountered.

Living a lie for the past six years, Ciara is forced to return home to face up to her past. But she soon discovers she''s not the only one with a secret. A fresh, funny story of families and relationships.

Histoire d''une secrétaire, celle du patron et, sur la scène de l''apprentissage d''un métier, dans ce petit monde qu''est une entreprise, EROS aussi bien que le rire et cent personnages attachants. Une tragédie cependant va se nouer, celle d''une PAROLE IMPOSSIBLE A PRENDRE, ce qui se joue dans notre d''aujourd''hui, entre patrons et employés. Qui sont-ils, les uns pour les autres ?

`Education policy is now a global matter and all the more complex for that. Mark Olssen, John Codd and Ann-Marie O′Neill do us an invaluable service in producing a carefully theorised guide to current issues and key concerns - this is an important, erudite and very practical book′ - Stephen J Ball, Education Policy Research Unit, University of London `Given the global reach of neoliberal policies, we need cogent books that enable us to better understand the major effects such tendencies have. Education Policy is such a book. It is insightful and well written--and should be read by all of us who care deeply about what is happening in education in international contexts′ - Michael W Apple, Author of ′Educating the "Right" Way and John Bascom Professor of Education University of Wisconsin, Madison `I really am taken with the book, the range and depth of analysis are truly impressive. This book is a magnum opus and everyone in the area should read it′- Hugh Lauder, University of Bath `In their insightful and comprehensive book on education policy Mark Olssen, John Codd and Anne-Marie O′Neill wrestle with the big questions of citizenship and democracy in an age of globalization. They argue that ducation policy in the 21st century is the key to security, sustainability and survival. The book, anchored in the poststructuralist perspective of Michel Foucault, traverses the whole territory of education policy not only methods and approaches of policy analysis and the dominant political perspectives that influence policy-classical liberalism, social democracy and neo-liberalism--but also those policy areas that require the closest scrutiny: markets, trust, professionalism, choice, diversity, and finally, community, citizenship and democracy. This is the new policy bible for educationalists - it is at once systematic, provocative and instructive′ - Michael A Peters, Research Professor, University of Glasgow ′It is rare indeed for books with such ambitious scope as this one to appear within educational scholarship... This is an important book for any graduate student who is undertaking work on any aspect of education policy′ - Education Review This book provides an international perspective on education policy, and of the role and function of education in the global economy. The authors present a Foucauldian perspective on the politics of liberal education, within a theoretical framework necessary for the critical analysis of education policy. The authors set out the analyses necessary for understanding the restructuring in education and social policy that has occurred in many countries affected by the resurgence of neo-liberal political theory. They examine education policy in relation to globalization, citizenship and democracy. The authors argue that globalization is an extension of neoliberalism and is destructive of the nation state, community and democracy. They show the importance of education in building strong democratic nation states and global communities based on cultural identity and inter-cultural awareness. This book is essential reading for students of education policy studies and social policy analysis.

Hospitality was one of the most important social institutions and cultural customs in medieval Ireland. The fundamental principles governing the provision of hospitality were rooted in both the secular and religious traditions of Irish culture, and were represented in both the public and private spheres of Irish life. Legal texts, court records, ecclesiastical decrees concerning the privileges of high-ranking clerics and secular statements regarding the rights of kings reveal that the practice of hospitality was largely contractual and generally involved the mutually self-interested transactions of mundane affairs. Yet an ethos of generosity, strongly linked to a cultural code of honor, suffused the Irish practice of hospitality with an air of moral uprightness and decorousness. Gnomic literature provided a series of adages, maxims and proverbs reminding individuals that the path to virtuous living began with charity, liberality and good housekeeping, while sagas and bardic praise poetry underscored the influence hospitality had in determining one''s standing in society. Still, hospitality was not wholly secular, nor exclusively Irish for that matter. It was a basic Christian duty sanctioned by the Church and observed throughout the medieval world. Christian precept and example had a major impact on native Irish concepts of hospitality, and how the practice was played out in everyday life.

Anne-Marie O Connor has created an hilarious rollercoaster of a comedy out of the theory that everyone in Dublin has met Bono (stood next to him in the queue at Bewley s, heard him sing at the Dandelion Market in 1979, been offered a hand with the shopping by him). This hilarious novel is for all fans of the Man Himself.

What better memento from a sojourn to France than a sweet piece of French fai**ence from the town of Quimper? Produced for over 300 years by several different factories in the region of Quimper, this popular ware is rich in Celtic charm and lavishly decorated with colors, scenes, and patterns that reflect the area''s heritage. With over 320 color photos, this handy, pocket-sized guide is great for travel and presents a wonderful potpourri of wares from the Grande Maison HB, Eloury-Porquier, Henriot, Keraluc, and Fouillen fai**enceries. Illustrated and described are charming platters, plates, pitchers, bowls, bottles, tea and coffee pots, rare and unusual pieces, and much more. Includes historical background and information on regional traditions, identification of maker''s marks, and up-to-date pricing.

Almost everyone of her own generation in Ireland knew the story of Grace Gifford. She became part of the drama of the 1916 insurrection when she married Joseph Mary Plunkett in Kilmainham Jail a few hours before his execution. He had been one of the leaders in the fight for Irish freedom and also one of the signatories of the Proclamation of the Republic. This book tells the story of her life for the first time. Those who knew her well spoke of her beauty, and of a charm laced with a mordant wit which spared neither friend nor foe. Her story has been compared to something from the novels of French writer Honore de Balzac. In her case, the truth is indeed stranger than fiction. -- Publisher description.

This book teaches how to assess the age, authenticity, and value of the colorful and charming French Quimper pottery. Over 550 color photos show examples from ordinaire to extraordinaire with sections on the artists and how to care for and enjoy a collection of art pottery.

Presents thousands of alphabetical entries covering medical as well as professional health care topics; also contains forty-five appendices and a floppy disk with which all the words in the book can be added to a WordPerfect or Microsoft Word spell checker.