These poems connect the twenty first century reader with the Celtic past of Ireland, in a unique way: through the experience of the marauding Vikings. Wonderful poems with a mythic edge. Heaney is fantastic.

Fans of Heaney's Beowulf translation will find a great introduction to his work here in this accessible group of poems.

I don't know much about poetry, but as a fan of Irish culture, I decided to pick up this small collection. I was moved by the images. Heaney brought the past alive. I could picture the Vikings coming up the Shannon and storming Clen McNois and other monastries. Definately recommended!

Love this book...although there are many guides to Northern Cal, this one is an excellent one to reasonably priced lodging and restaurants. I use it to explore the region. The cover area is wide...from the North Coast to Lake Tahoe and to the Oregon border. I look forward to future editions.

This book, written by Michael Kronenwetter, details the origins of the conflict in Northern Ireland and the events that brought about the creation of the Republic of Ireland. The book also covers the acts of terrorism carried out by Nationalist groups, such as the provisional wing of the IRA, and Unionists as well(UDA, UFF). Although he voiced some of his opinions I found it to be an amazingly unbiased review in the fact that he did not blame a single side for the Troubles, but instead discussed the three sources of violence: Nationalist, Loyalist, and Government(RUC). Despite being outdated it has quite a few timeless ideas.

I've read a number of books that claim to examine the psychology of those who engage in political terrorism and the populations they victimize. This is the only book that really delivers. Heskin conducted formal psychological studies and presents coherent analyses of the results in accessible, stylish prose. My only reservation about the book is its age. Mr. Heskin, please write an updated version!

This edited volume provides the reader with a good selection of scholarly essays on historical and current aspects of the Northern Ireland Question. The first several entries outline the history of nationalism and unionism in Ireland as well as the political and historical circumstances surrounding the partition of Ireland into two administrative and political entities in the 1920s. The solidification of fundamental communal division between Nationalist and Unionist populations in Northern Ireland is then traced in essays detailing social (housing and jobs) and political (electoral) discrimination. The volume concludes with essays on current economic and ideological developments. Overall, this work provides the reader with good background material for understanding recent developments in the social, economic and political environment in Northern Ireland.

This book documents the life story of Kristian Birkeland, a Norwegian genius scientist at a time when Norwegian scientists were rarely taken seriously. Birkeland spared no cost and no risk to explore and document the phenomena known as Aurora or Nothern Lights. He was the first person to really understand and explain auroras. His theories of space which developed from studying auroras have been proven true long after his death'he was well ahead of his time.
Birkeland was an inventor, often distracted from what he loved best to work on projects that might help him to fund his expensive study of space and northern lights, as well as zodiacal lights near the equator. He pursued his varied projects with such single-mindedness that all else in his life went on the chopping block, including ultimately, his life itself.
The book is well-written and as readable as a scientific novel. Lucy Jago has previously worked on documentaries, and her research sometimes verges on the overly-detailed. Her hard work is obvious. The story in itself is a fascinating history of scientific study and the many obstacles that present along the way.

This is a compelling tale of a remarkable voyage. What the author and his companions accomplished is remarkable, and he tells the story beautifully. Very well written, engaging from start to finish.

Overall, I found this to be an excellent sourcebook on Teutonic magical beliefs and practices. Thorsson obviously knows his stuff and has a very readable style. The problem, however, is that Thorsson seemed to be making a concious effort not to repeat things that he has covered in his other books. Since this book is an entry in the World Magic Series, though, it seems like it should have been more of a general overview than it was. An introduction even. Instead, it went off in several different directions. The hex signs of the Pennsylvania Dutch, for instance, seemed a bit out of place. There are many useful things in this book, but it should not be used as an introduction to Northern Magic.

This book by Howell was filled with many interesting facts and timbits of information. Being from the Maritime provinces allowed me to reflect on the past and the ways that things use to be. I enjoy local history because it allows you to relate to many of the events that occurred druring you life time.