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The Knitter

A Fictionalised Memoir

By: John Mallaghan

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The Knitter

A Fictionalised Memoir

By: John Mallaghan

It was as if the wool had become all of the strands of his life, and those lifelines, not amounting to much but full of potential, were forming into something much more worthwhile, and much more beautiful, after they had been given a new form with the knitting needles." Inspired by the poems written by his coal miner father, and taking its name and theme from one of them, “The Knitter” is a celebration of one man’s wisdom, talent and influence. The book should be considered a “fictionalised” memoir – some parts are literally true, some are a close cousin of real events and some have been imagined from stories told, or from the poems written by the author's father. In trying to remain true to the spirit and feeling of what it describes rather than the bare facts, The Knitter succeeds in getting closer to some real and more lasting truths than many biographies manage to achieve. It shows us the importance of the people around us in helping make sense of our lives and how we can all make a real, lasting difference. It is in the connected strands running through the book that “The Knitter” becomes so much more than the sum of its parts. Funny, sad and wise, the book works as a collection of short stories. However, it’s real impact lies in being a memoir that may just leave you wanting to be a better person for having read it. Find out more about The Knitter, and the poems that inspired it, at www.theknitterbook.com

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1449077641

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Contests and Contexts

The Irish Language and Ireland's Socio-economic Development

By: John Walsh

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The Irish Language and Ireland's Socio-economic Development

By: John Walsh

Despite being Ireland's national and first official language, Irish is marginalised and threatened as a community language. The dominant discourse has long dismissed the Irish language as irrelevant or even an obstacle to Ireland's progress. This book critiques that discourse and contends that the promotion of Irish and sustainable socio-economic development are not mutually exclusive aims. The author surveys historical and contemporary sources, particularly those used by the Irish historian J.J. Lee, and argues that the Irish language contributes positively to socio-economic development. He grounds this argument in theoretical perspectives from sociolinguistics, political economy and development theory, and suggests a new theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between language and development. The link between the Irish language and Ireland's socio-economic development is examined in a number of case studies, both within the traditional Irish-speaking Gaeltacht communities and in urban areas. Following the spectacular collapse of the Irish economy in 2008, this critical challenge to the dominant discourse on development is a timely and thought-provoking study.

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500

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Peter Lang

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3039119141

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9783039119141

Foundation Studies for Caring

Using Student-Centred Learning

By: Edward Alan Glasper,Gillian McEwing,John E. Richardson

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Foundation Studies for Caring

Using Student-Centred Learning

By: Edward Alan Glasper,Gillian McEwing,John E. Richardson

Supported by a companion skills volume and website, Foundation Studies for Caring is a comprehensive introductory text for all health professionals, which maps directly on to the key skills framework. Taking a student-centred learning and interprofessional approach, it is the most inclusive and engaging theory text in the market.

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763

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137162023

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9781137162021

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