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Drawing together the strands of music, sport, and popular culture under the umbrella of'Ordinary Life,'this engaging new book takes the reader on an entertaining journey through modern Ireland, celebrating the many unique expressions of'Irishness.'From the folk roots of popular culture in the song The Night Larry Was Stretched, to the showbands and community building among U2 fans; from the Riddle of Ravenhill and the 1954 Irish Rugby International, to The Lion of Lahinch - an IRA man's appearance at the Walker Cup. Everyday life is explored in Corner Boys in Small Town Ireland, while a historical dimension follows the Irish railroad workers to Cuba in 1835. Bringing it back to the present is a chapter on the fascination with talk radio and its development in Ireland, and the general recycling of Irish popular culture. This lively collection contributes to the study of Irish Cultural Studies, and meets the growing interest in Irish music and sports studies in an entertaining and cutting-edge fashion. Accessible for a wide audience, the book captures the spirit of Irish life with examples of events and emotions shared by everyone.

'Have you ever questioned whether your inspiration, insight, or sudden shift in experience was the result of divine guidance or communication? When God Spoke to Me is a collection of inspiring stories from ordinary people that shares the many ways God speaks to all of us in our lives. As these touching accounts demonstrate, hearing GodGÇÖs voice has the power to:-+ Heal your emotional and physical wounds.-+ Mend your relationships.-+ Provide life-altering guidance and direction when you need it most.-+ Instill within you a profound experience of peace, love, and awareness of your union with God.From these touching first-person accounts, you will discover:-+ The many ways ordinary people just like you are touched by the voice of God.-+ The dramatic effects that hearing GodGÇÖs voice can have in your life.-+ How to recognize the ways you may already be hearing GodGÇÖs voice without knowing it.-+ How to receive guidance, healing, and communication from God in new and life-changing ways.If you experience uncertainty, challenge, or pain in your life, When God Spoke to Me will give you hope, comfort, and the knowledge that you are not alone.'

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Bazhanov provides an eye-witness account of the inner workings and personalities of the Soviet Central Committee and the Politburo in the 1920s, painting a chilling picture of Stalin's rise to and abuse of power. The translation (from the French version of 1979) and commentary are by David W. Doyle. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.