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Masculinity and Femininity

Masculinity and Femininity

Colm McAindriu

AUTHORS PRESS
2023
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Masculinity without femininity does not exist. Opposites come into view as comparisons. After growing up in Jim Crow Mississippi's Delta and moving to Chicago and then into the military, the author experienced one cultural shock after another in rapid succession. Jim Crow Mississippi revealed itself as a lower cultural form of white Protestant masculinity. Chicago expressed itself as a hybrid form Jim Crow white masculinity and its may interactions and relationships with other forms of itself; and then his experiences in the many forms of that kind of masculinity that had formed and hardened itself within the military systems. Each of these kinds of masculinity seem to have been grounded in the spiritual tradition of Old Testament biblical theology within that time period. The 20-something year old author of that time period ventured into the U.S. Air Force and within 2 years met and began dating a beautiful white lady in October of 1969.His military supervisor learned of the couple's dating and shortly after the event arranged to have the author sent into the Vietnam War. He was never to see his white lady friend again. These events are the background to this book. The author questions white male Protestant masculinity and its incapacity to recognize, honor, and see any form of femininity as fully formed members of the human community with their own voices and innate capacities to make informed decisions, and especially regarding intimacy, relationships of any kind, and its incapacity to recognize, honor, and understand black males as fully developed and mature members of the human and masculine community. The author challenges white masculinity to mature by seeing itself through the lens of comparisons to themselves, black and brown males, and all females as either his superiors or equals. Equality is a non-issue in this book. The concerns here are: differences in kind, values, principles, and all forms of diversity. Diversity is the ground for comparisons. Comparisons are the essence of loving singularities.
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Love as a Way of Knowing

Love as a Way of Knowing

Colm McAindriu

AUTHORS PRESS
2023
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Between 1944 and 1963 the author was born into and grew up in the literal and violent Jim Crow culture and spirit within the Mississippi Delta. In all matters of life and death within this Jim Crow world, white males were its interpreters of spiritual and secular rules, their interpretations, and implementations. This worldview was fluid and often implemented through literal and occasionally violent and deadly means by white folks who set examples for all sub-cultures such as black folks. Those examples and both spoken and written words from and by white males to black folks defined the parameters of what, when, how or whether most black folks had rights to white male-definitions of life, and poverty. For many black males it was understood that the Old Testament of the Bible was the unspoken and clearly understood overarching spiritual source of religiosity for all and passed down from white men to black males and preachers in particular. In a similar manner, the white superintendent dominated all aspects of the towns and its surrounding area's education through his control of the black superintendent. It was implicitly understood in my home that the source of all these beliefs and feelings was the Old Testament of the Bible and that "God was a wrathful God." In short, God did not tolerate any form or kind of sin. In the black home, the male was the dominant figure and his primary responsibility was to enforce "the white man's rule" to the best of his abilities, and that was usually limited by his education and mental capacities. An ignorant black male with limited to no education, intelligence, compassion or lack thereof, was a serious concern in any home. If that person was ignorant, mentally challenged, and violent, the lives of the lady of the house and their children may be in a state of constant danger. The author grew up within this kind of home and environment and this is his story.
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Man of the House

Man of the House

Colm McAindriu

AUTHORS PRESS
2023
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Between the years of 1944 and 1963, Dr. Colm McAindriu was just a kid, a Black kid living in the Jim Crow Mississippi Delta. His story brings to light what living day and night under the threat of death looks like for a Black kid in this era. Should he look at the white girl, or dream of her and tell someone or be caught doing so? His mother forced him to help her raise her remaining 12 children and demanded that he kill his prized pig to feed her family. McAindriu's childhood was rife with small moments of joy and learning, coupled with working in cottonfields, pain both physical and emotional, and being the Man of the House.
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Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

Colm T. Whelan

Morgan Claypool Publishers
2018
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A knowledge of atomic theory should be an essential part of every physicist's and chemist's toolkit. This book provides an introduction to the basic ideas that govern our understanding of microscopic matter, and the essential features of atomic structure and spectra are presented in a direct and easily accessible manner. Semi-classical ideas are reviewed and an introduction to the quantum mechanics of one and two electron systems and their interaction with external electromagnetic fields is featured. Multielectron atoms are also introduced, and the key methods for calculating their properties reviewed.
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Young Man You Forgot Your Overcoat

Young Man You Forgot Your Overcoat

Colm Madden

Colm Madden
2020
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Colm Madden, a world-traveled hotelier, in 1966 left a somewhat provincial Ireland to work in Pakistan. Thus, began his nomadic life In East Pakistan, he experienced the imposition of martial law, witnessed destruction that followed, and the seeds of revolution sown for the creation of Bangladesh. Moving to Syria before continuing to Kenya, his next assignment, where unresolved issues between Israel and the Arab World following the six-day war exposed the fragility of both domestic and international relations. He witnessed Israeli aircraft attacking Syria and in Damascus the mysterious disappearance of political opposition. In Nairobi he opened the InterContinental in 1969, relishing the tranquility, shattered later that year by the assassination of Tom Mboya a prominent government minister, riots ensued, and two people died, with many injured. One year later he moved to Europe, working in Ireland, Germany, and England, opening the London InterContinental Hotel. He returned to Ireland and joined Great Southern Hotels to manage the Kenmare Hotel. A year later he moved to Northern Ireland. The 'troubles' still raged, and in the hotel, he managed, a bomb was placed in a guest room. Thus, when offered to partner ownership of hotels in Canada he accepted, that partnership was fraught with intrigue, and soon dissolved. Moving to Bermuda he became an advisor hotel school. Life there was easy until Hurricane Emily roared through one morning in 1987 wreaking havoc and devastating the Island. Returning to Canada in 1988 he joined Sheraton Hotels in Nova Scotia and remained until 1991. He moved to Sint Maarten in the Caribbean to Port de Plaisance Resort. Development was delayed and his life was threatened. So in 1994, he moved to the Sheraton Casino Tunica, Mississippi, living in Memphis, Tennessee, experiencing this iconic city. One year later he was back in Nova Scotia, Canada, to open a Casino there. In June of 2003, Colm retired and sailed 'Sixpence' his sailboat from Nova Scotia to Spain, a voyage of five weeks. Retirement in Spain disappointed, so he moved to Goa, India where he now lives.
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Atomic Structure

Atomic Structure

Colm T. Whelan

Morgan Claypool Publishers
2018
nidottu
A knowledge of atomic theory should be an essential part of every physicist's and chemist's toolkit. This book provides an introduction to the basic ideas that govern our understanding of microscopic matter, and the essential features of atomic structure and spectra are presented in a direct and easily accessible manner. Semi-classical ideas are reviewed and an introduction to the quantum mechanics of one and two electron systems and their interaction with external electromagnetic fields is featured. Multielectron atoms are also introduced, and the key methods for calculating their properties reviewed.
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Blockchain Simplified

Blockchain Simplified

Colm Gordon

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2018
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These days, it seems as though something related to Blockchain Technology is always making the news, whether it's the latest highs or lows of the cryptocurrency market or some futuristic sounding tech company. Regardless of what you are interested in specifically, it's safe to say that if you are interested in being on the cutting edge then blockchain is the place to be. If you are having a hard time making sense of what all of the fuss is about thenBlockchain Simplified: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Learn and Understand Blockchain Technology is the book you have been waiting for. Every blockchain is basically a decentralized database that stores data in a very specific way that allows it to be seen but not touched by anyone who needs to access it. When you take into account that it is also extremely secure, it isn't hard to understand why experts are already calling it the most important new technology since the creation of the internet. Despite its great potential, less than half the population can offer up a succinct definition which is why this book was created. Inside you will find a complete breakdown of the ins and outs of the technology, including how it works, why you would want to use it and how it can best be used to turn a profit, regardless of the industry you are in. Furthermore, you will find a detail look at the things you need to consider in order to ensure the technology is the right choice for you right now, as well as mistakes to avoid in order to ensure the setup process is as smooth as possible. As with any new technology, it is safe to say that blockchain is going to catapult a few early adopters to great heights, while most will get in too late to make any real difference in the market. The good news is that it's not too late for you to ride that initial wave if you hurry. So, what are you waiting for? Take control of your financial future and buy this book today Inside you will find A complete breakdown of every part of the blockchain and what you need to know about eachThe ways in which businesses are already taking advantage of blockchain and how you can tooEasy ways to tell if blockchain technology is the right choice for what your company wants to doBlockchain projects to watchAnd more...
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Robert Bruce

Robert Bruce

Colm McNamee

Birlinn Ltd
2018
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The life of Robert Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, briefly 'king of summer' and then a desperate fugitive who nevertheless returned from exile to recover the kingdom he claimed, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman, a leader with vision and energy. Colm McNamee combines the most up to date scholarship on this crucial figure in the history of the British Isles with lucid explanation of the medieval context, so that readers of all backgrounds can appreciate Bruce's enormous contribution to the historical impact not just on Scotland, but on England and Ireland too. It is designed to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate. Peeling back the layers of misconception and propaganda, the author paints an accurate, sympathetic but balanced portrait of a much beloved national hero who has fallen out of fashion of late for no good reason.
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The Wars of the Bruces

The Wars of the Bruces

Colm McNamee

Birlinn Ltd
2022
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The Bruces of fourteenth-century Scotland were formidable and enthusiastic warriors. Whilst much has been written about events as they happened in Scotland during the chaotic years of the first part of the fourteenth century, England’s war with Robert the Bruce profoundly affected the whole of the British Isles. Scottish raiders struck deep into the heartlands of Yorkshire and Lancashire; Robert’s younger brother, Edward Bruce, was proclaimed King of Ireland and came close to subduing the country; the Isle of Man was captured and a Welsh sea-port was raided; and in the North Sea Scots allied with German and Flemish pirates to cripple England’s vital wool trade and disrupt its war effort. Packed with detail and written with a strong and involving narrative thread, this is the first book to link up the various theatres of war and discuss the effect of the wars of the Bruces outside Scotland.
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Where to Watch Birds in Portugal, the Azores & Madeira Archipelagos

Where to Watch Birds in Portugal, the Azores & Madeira Archipelagos

Colm Moore; Gonçalo Elias; Helder Costa

Pelagic Publishing
2020
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A guide to birdwatching sites in Portugal and offshore islands: this book shows you where to go and when to visit for the best birding experience. This guide is best used alongside your field guide - it does not include information about identifying birds. Portuguese territory goes well beyond Portugal itself; it also comprises the Atlantic archipelagos of Azores and Madeira. Considered in this light, it is a highly diverse area in ornithological terms, holding endemic bird taxa, large populations of seabirds, most of the rarest and sought-after species of southern Europe and many exciting Nearctic vagrants. Add to these prospects the natural hospitality of the Portuguese people, the mild climate, the modern infrastructure plus the excellent food and wine and it is easy to see why the country is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for the birdwatcher. This book is a reprint (without changes) of the Prion Birdwatchers’ Guide to Portugal, the Azores & Madeira Archipelagos (2nd Edition, 2014, ISBN: 9781871104134). It is a key reference for anyone - from beginner to ornithologist - planning to visit the area with an interest in its birds. This is a site guide, not an identification guide.
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Size Really Does Matter: The Nanotechnology Revolution

Size Really Does Matter: The Nanotechnology Revolution

Colm Durkan

World Scientific Europe Ltd
2019
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'The text is lightly written but, underneath the entertaining gloss of anecdote and personal detail, this is actually an intensely serious and carefully constructed book, aimed at informing the educated public about science in general and nanotechnology in particular. It is attractively produced, with innumerable well-captioned coloured images … To my mind, Colm Durkan has succeeded in combining the accessible style of the best science journalists with the authority and vision that come from being a successful scientist and an expert in his field.'Contemporary PhysicsNanotechnology is a buzz word many of us have heard but are uncertain what it really means. This book works to dispel the myths and unravel the truth about this branch of science and technology that has already touched many aspects of our lives, from cheaper and faster medical diagnostic tools and more effective ways to deliver existing ones to helping to create new medicines and electronic devices.Size Really Does Matter starts by looking at the science and history of nanotechnology, followed by real-life examples of how it is used, what cutting-edge research is being carried out and why, and potential risks of this exciting new technology.It is written in an accessible style with genuine enthusiasm for the topics it addresses, including how nanotechnology hopes to address problems in several fields, such as cancer research, novel devices, new materials and improved manufacturing methods for existing products.Related Link(s)
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Size Really Does Matter: The Nanotechnology Revolution

Size Really Does Matter: The Nanotechnology Revolution

Colm Durkan

World Scientific Europe Ltd
2019
nidottu
'The text is lightly written but, underneath the entertaining gloss of anecdote and personal detail, this is actually an intensely serious and carefully constructed book, aimed at informing the educated public about science in general and nanotechnology in particular. It is attractively produced, with innumerable well-captioned coloured images … To my mind, Colm Durkan has succeeded in combining the accessible style of the best science journalists with the authority and vision that come from being a successful scientist and an expert in his field.'Contemporary PhysicsNanotechnology is a buzz word many of us have heard but are uncertain what it really means. This book works to dispel the myths and unravel the truth about this branch of science and technology that has already touched many aspects of our lives, from cheaper and faster medical diagnostic tools and more effective ways to deliver existing ones to helping to create new medicines and electronic devices.Size Really Does Matter starts by looking at the science and history of nanotechnology, followed by real-life examples of how it is used, what cutting-edge research is being carried out and why, and potential risks of this exciting new technology.It is written in an accessible style with genuine enthusiasm for the topics it addresses, including how nanotechnology hopes to address problems in several fields, such as cancer research, novel devices, new materials and improved manufacturing methods for existing products.Related Link(s)
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Secret of The Alchemist, The

Secret of The Alchemist, The

Colm Holland

John Hunt Publishing
2020
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In The Secret of The Alchemist, Colm Holland reveals how you can discover the power to miraculously change the world around you beyond all recognition and for the better. Colm will tell you the story of his encounter with Paulo Coelho and his bestselling book The Alchemist and how discovering the secret in Paulo’s novel gave him the insights to achieve true empowerment in his life. Alchemy is all about transformation and draws upon the greatest power of all to convert seemingly insurmountable obstacles into life changing experiences. Through an honest account of his own, often difficult quest to live life to the full, Colm offers you the chance to draw on his discoveries and other real-life stories to inspire the pursuit of your dreams and reach your goals. How does he know? As he wrote this book, Colm asked Love to give you, the reader, everything you need to become the alchemist in your world.
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True Origins of Jesus, The - The myth behind the man

True Origins of Jesus, The - The myth behind the man

Colm Holland

Collective Ink
2022
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With all the evidence compiled in this book, including some which has only come to light relatively recently, you can draw your own conclusions from a story which will look very different to the one you learned at school. Was Jesus Christ a mythical figure who was never intended by the early founders of the religion to be a walking, talking historical person? By examining the earliest historical sources referred to in this book with an open mind, you will be free to decide who Jesus is for you today.
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The Little History of Galway

The Little History of Galway

Colm Wallace

THE HISTORY PRESS LTD
2024
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Today, Galway is home to over 250,000 people and plays host to over a million tourists per year, who come from all over the world to admire and learn about the culture and history of this beautiful county.Galway has not always been so tranquil, however, and The Little History of Galway takes a look at the struggles of the county's people across the centuries, from the arrival of Stone Age man through the coming of the Normans and their conquest of the city, to Galway's eventual battle for independence.Examining pivotal moments such as the siege of Galway by the feared Oliver Cromwell, the Penal Laws and the Famine, Colm Wallace also explores the writers, artists and thinkers that have called the area home, as well as the local people who have worked hard over generations to make Galway the welcoming place that it is today.
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Film, In Theory

Film, In Theory

Colm McAuliffe

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
2025
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Film, in Theory tells the story of Paddy Whannel and Peter Wollen's revolutionary work at the BFI’s Education Department and how this led to the establishment of film studies, theory and education in Britain during the 1960s and 1970s.Colm McAuliffe explores how Whannel and Wollen worked together to re-fashion the BFI as a modern and progressive laboratory of ideas, hosting experimental seminars, revamping BFI Summer Schools, and launching the Cinema One series (co-edited by Whannel and Penelope Houston, editor of Sight & Sound magazine). Through extensive archival research and interviews with key figures, McAuliffe explores how the department became "a crucible for the future of film theory."He recounts how they transformed Screen from a teachers' journal into a theoretical publication, where a form of feminist film critique, led by Claire Johnston and Laura Mulvey, emerged. Johnston, Mulvey, and other feminist theorists were integral to the formation of a women's counter-cinema and, alongside Whannel and Wollen, sparked not just the birth of film studies, but an intellectual revolution. This book traces contemporary critiques of normativity—regarding race, gender, and sexuality—back to the heated debates that marked the opening up of film studies during the intellectually vibrant Sixties.
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Gooch - The Autobiography

Gooch - The Autobiography

Colm Cooper

Transworld Ireland
2018
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'The greatest Gaelic footballer of all time.' Pat SpillaneWhen Colm Cooper retired from inter-county football in 2017, he left behind a remarkable legacy. The holder of five All-Ireland medals and eight All-Stars, he was Kerry’s stand-out forward for fifteen years. From a family steeped in Gaelic football, and a core member of the Dr Crokes team, Colm was still in his teens when he first played for Kerry at senior level. Overcoming struggles with injury and personal tragedy, Cooper became one of the GAA’s most recognizable and best-loved figures at a time of tumultuous change in the game. But the man known nationally as ‘Gooch’ is also an intensely private figure who has never courted publicity and his personal story remains largely untold. Now Gooch – The Autobiography unlocks a previously unopened door, tracing a compelling path through the life beyond the headlines. This is the story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary footballer.
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It's Earlier 'Tis Getting: The Christmas Book of Irish Mammies

It's Earlier 'Tis Getting: The Christmas Book of Irish Mammies

Colm O'Regan

Transworld Ireland
2017
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Christmas – a time for peace, joy and Mammies. While others are focusing on Santa/Santy, the school nativity play, the office party and its wild cousin the Twelve Pubs, panicked present shopping and the delicate diplomacy of in-law visiting, the Irish Mammy is mobilized in her war-room – ready for the campaign. Electric blankets have been set to maximum power; cards have been despatched; the turkey has been ordered; the decorations have been retrieved from the Place Where The Decorations Go and the fifth Big Shop (to get breadcrumbs) has been completed. There are homecomings from near and far, new arrivals, drama, bustle, tears and laughter, and Mammy at the heart of it all, directing operations. There’s bound to be something she’s forgotten – but luckily, just like a certain someone, she’s made a list.
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