James Kelly

From 1800 to 1830, Irish writers and orators gave a new visibility and viability to Irish literature in English. This groundbreaking survey of Irish literature of the period provides an enlightening and accessible account covering both well-known authors like Maria Edgeworth, Lady Morgan, Charles Maturin, and Thomas Moore, and a cacophony of less well-known voices. Figures from barristers to politicians, from ideologues to academics, and from hacks to ascetics together created a rowdy and flamboyant debate about the nature of Irish genius. Frequently rejected by British and Irish observers alike as overly florid and suspiciously sentimental, Irish writing in the Romantic period gives a fascinating window into debates about the role and nature of oratory in an increasingly democratising society. This is a landmark study not only in the field of Irish literature, but also in wider histories of rhetoric and the Romantic period.

From 1800 to 1830, Irish writers and orators gave a new visibility and viability to Irish literature in English. This groundbreaking survey of Irish literature of the period provides an enlightening and accessible account covering both well-known authors like Maria Edgeworth, Lady Morgan, Charles Maturin, and Thomas Moore, and a cacophony of less well-known voices. Figures from barristers to politicians, from ideologues to academics, and from hacks to ascetics together created a rowdy and flamboyant debate about the nature of Irish genius. Frequently rejected by British and Irish observers alike as overly florid and suspiciously sentimental, Irish writing in the Romantic period gives a fascinating window into debates about the role and nature of oratory in an increasingly democratising society. This is a landmark study not only in the field of Irish literature, but also in wider histories of rhetoric and the Romantic period.

An ICU nurse reveals how private equity ownership leads to preventable deaths and negligence in hospitals.In a country where health care is increasingly driven by profit, Margin Over Mission exposes the dire consequences of corporate ownership in hospitals. James Kelly, an ICU nurse with over two decades of experience, narrates a gripping account of his final year at Lovelace Women's Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a year marred by preventable deaths, administrative changes, and the heartbreaking loss of a once-mission-driven institution to the clutches of Wall Street. Kelly's poignant narrative takes readers on an emotional journey through the corridors of a hospital that once stood for community and care but became overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of profit. Through detailed anecdotes and critical analysis, Kelly reveals the stark reality of a health care system compromised by private equity, where decisions prioritize profit margins over the mission of saving lives. Kelly's unique perspective as an ICU nurse provides an insider's look into how private equity is wreaking havoc in hospitals around the country. His story is also a powerful tribute to the countless health care workers who struggle to maintain their integrity and compassion in an increasingly inhumane system that prioritizes money over people.

When a curious little squirrel, Sammy, is faced with the harshest of winters, he saves all the animals of the forest with a basket of goodies made from the leftover cranberries given to him by Farmer Bill at the end of the cranberry harvest.This is a story of curiosity, love, and the compassion for others.

In 2018, the Belgian national football team finished third in the FIFA World Cup and reached number one in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's Rankings. With a squad boasting the likes of Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku they possess some of the world's best players. However, such success is more than a flash in the pan. This generation is just the latest wave of talent the nation has produced. The first book of its kind in English, Golden: Why Belgian Football is More Than One Generation is the definitive story of football in Belgium. It relives the sport's growth and the European glories of Belgian clubs, exploring the passion and politics of their fanbases. It dives into the recent production of world-class players in its academies, amid the murkiness of migrant exploitation and match-fixing. It tells the tale of how a nation with a population of under 12 million has continued to make its mark on world football.

When Kaleb steps in a puddle of water on the floor while brushing his teeth, his red socks soaks up the water. He tells his mother what happened and calls his socks red soaks. She explains that they are socks that soaked up water, and are therefore called wet socks. He insists that since the socks soaked up the water, they must now be called red soaks. His mother allows him to use his imagination and gives in to his reasoning.

A Simple Guide for Writing and Publishing is a step-by-step guide book on how to get your book completed and published. It is a compilation of information gathered over the past eight years from guests on my show, first hand experience, and research. I have always said that writing is the easy part. Publishing and Promoting is the real challenge. Becoming a self-published author entails a lot of work. The intent of this book is to simplify that process. In doing so, I hope to encourage, inspire and enlighten the novice writers of tomorrow.

There are few situations in the life of a church that are more disruptive or destructive than the presence of sin in the life of its membership, especially the leadership. Too often we see the presence of sin as a fatal situation. Yet sin, properly dealt with, rather than destroying the church or those involved, may become a catalyst for growth--both for the church body and those involved in whatever sin is present. Christ and the apostle Paul laid out instructions for taking the presence of sin, challenging those involved and restoring their walk with Christ. Therefore, we must, if we consider ourselves as a spiritual people, resolve to restore those impacted by sin and see them resume their walk with Christ (Gal 6:1).

On Christmas Eve 1981, the brutal slaying of a 'Ndrangheta enforcer in a Hamilton parking lot sends shockwaves through a tough working-class community and separates two childhood friends. Marty settles in Calgary for a time--his family slowly disintegrating under the strain--while what's left of Matt's family tries to come to grips with their loss and make a new start in nearby St. Catharines.Five years later, Matt and Marty cross paths again in Toronto and pick up their friendship where they left off . Now tough, brash, and quick on their feet, the two of them are soon living o_ their wits and up to their necks in small-time scams, the occasional well-planned heist, and anything that can make them a quick buck. But when Marty comes up with a scam that will land them more money than either of them have ever seen, they know it will mean upping their game. It will also mean enlisting the help of heavy Hamilton mafia connections they'd previously avoided.Set in the fall of 1990--and drawing loose inspiration from real life events--Pablo Fandango is the _first in a series of Marty Ronan novels.

On Christmas Eve 1981, the brutal slaying of a 'Ndrangheta enforcer in a Hamilton parking lot sends shockwaves through a tough working-class community and separates two childhood friends. Marty settles in Calgary for a time--his family slowly disintegrating under the strain--while what's left of Matt's family tries to come to grips with their loss and make a new start in nearby St. Catharines.Five years later, Matt and Marty cross paths again in Toronto and pick up their friendship where they left off . Now tough, brash, and quick on their feet, the two of them are soon living off their wits and up to their necks in small-time scams, the occasional well-planned heist, and anything that can make them a quick buck. But when Marty comes up with a scam that will land them more money than either of them have ever seen, they know it will mean upping their game. It will also mean enlisting the help of heavy Hamilton mafia connections they'd previously avoided.Set in the fall of 1990--and drawing loose inspiration from real life events--Pablo Fandango is the first in a series of Marty Ronan novels.

They came to our world seeking new resources. Earth was lush with both plant life and mineral deposits, and alive with a vast array of creatures; not unlike their past world where they had evolved over two million years ago. It took them over twenty thousand years to reach our solar system, and another twenty thousand to return home and report their findings. To their dismay, all that remained of their world was decaying cities and wandering souls. It would take them another twenty thousand years to return to Earth with the intent of creating a new oasis. During that time in space, they lost the ability to breed. Now they had a new mission, not only to settle Earth, but also to create a new life form to house their souls. By the time they had reached our world, only one man's seeds remained to create a new lifeform on Earth. From the fruit of his loins, new-man was created. In time, it was hoped that one of the species they had artificially inseminated would evolve to look like them. Theirs was a waiting game. To enter the Earth's atmosphere for a prolonged period would cause them to age and die before the transformation from primate to new-man was complete. They needed new-man to populate the Earth with shells for their souls. Time was running out. Could they intervene and create a new life form from Earths primates in time to save their souls? More importantly, are we at that stage in our history now. Perhaps they already walk among us. The answers lie with Daniels story of abduction, as leaked to the press. This story is told through a series of six hypnotic sessions. Under hypnosis, Daniel reveals who the aliens are and why they are here. Now that the story of Daniel's abduction has been leaked to the press, there is no debate that we are a product of alien intervention. The question is - what is their next move?

In 1890, the massacre of Wounded Knee devastates the Sioux Nation. One of the survivors of the onslaught, a sixteen-year-old named White Bird, watches as his parents and his intended are shot dead in front of him, and he vows retribution against the four soldiers responsible for the execution. Ten years later, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley in California, the young man tracks the men down. As White Bird sets his plan for vengeance in motion and the first of the men is killed, some old prejudices surface in the community. Tommy Sanchez, the son of sitting Bull, and his wife, Sarah, soon find themselves dealing with discrimination and hatred aimed at themselves and at their children. Their neighbors fear a Sioux uprising. In order to stop the killings and keep his family safe, Tommy must take action and bring White Bird to justice. But safety for him and his family comes at a high price; their lives may never be the same again. In this novel, a survivor of the Wounded Knee Massacre seeks revenge, while the son of Sitting Bull works to keep the peace between his people and their neighbors.

The idea for this book came about when a pregnant co-worker dipped a slice of green apple in her salsa. Having two children of his own, Rafael Lujan began sharing his experience with pregnancy, and the concept for the book was born. James Kelly, being the avid fact finder, proceeded to research all the quirks and formalities of what new moms and dads go through. What started out as a humorous book on the weird cravings of pregnant women, soon turned into a "Pregnancy 101," covering everything from tips for optimal nutrition to fun facts.

Bird without a Song is a novel about Michael Carmody, who leaves college after the Gulf of Tonkin incident and joins the Marines to fight for his country. In Vietnam, while flying in Marine medevacs, he meets a Navy nurse aboard a hospital ship and admires her. Upon his return to Laguna Beach, he goes back to UCLA and resumes his studies for a number of years while struggling with PTSD. In graduate school, he meets the nurse on campus and falls in love. They marry and live together for a few years until her tragic death. After years of mourning, Michael goes to Costa Rica on family business to find himself involved in the Iran Contra scandal and falls in love again. Author of "Air War," a poem, published in Redwood Writers 2018 Poetry Anthology.Author of "The Repose," a short story, published in Redwood Writers 2018 Anthology.Author of "The Rockpile," a short story, published in Redwood Writers 2018 Anthology.

The Purple Caterpillar is a beautifully illustrated children's book that teaches tot's to adults about prejudices, bullying, indifference, and acceptance of others. When Doggie, the purple caterpillar is picked on because of his color, by the red, green, yellow and orange caterpillars, he goes off on his own crying. Mary Kay, a pink caterpillar feels sorry for him and decides to join Doggie. Together, they make a decision to cross a wide sidewalk in order to get something to eat. As they begin to cross, a young girl named Susie, from the schoolyard nearby, sees the tiny caterpillars and decides to gather them to take back to the classroom for her science project. Just as she goes to pick them up, Billy, the bully, tries to step on them. Susie pushes Billy away and suggests they team up together with the intent of getting an "A." He agrees and they take the caterpillars back to the classroom and put them on display. Inside their jar, Doggie and Susie each make a cocoon. Two weeks later they emerge as these beautiful butterflies. After their newly formed wings have dried, the children of the classroom decide it is time to let the new butterflies go. The children all gather onto the schoolyard and set Doggie and Mary Kay free. Susie and Billy get an "A," and Billy learns that he can be popular without being a bully. When the other tiny caterpillars, now butterflies too, see Doggie the butterfly, they think he turned out to be the most beautiful of all. Mrs. Kind, their butterfly teacher overhears Doggie and Susie's former classmates talking, and decides to call them together for one last class. She explains that Doggie is the same individual he was as a caterpillar, even though he is now a butterfly. She further explains that the beauty of all of us comes from within, not from our appearance.