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Previously unpublished photographs celebrating Northampton's bus and coach scene in the 1990s and 2000s.

With a wealth of images, a nostalgic look back at buses around Berkshire and Buckinghamshire since deregulation in 1986.

An eye-opening account of land and property ownership in Ireland.

Previously unpublished photographs documenting the Oxford and South Midland bus scene. Photographs included here were captured between 1986 and 2010 and feature numerous vehicle types, liveries and operators.

Survival in rural Kansas poses immense challenges, with scarce resources and limited allies. The narrative explores the heavy burden of expectations and the turmoil that comes with seeking a better life. Through the protagonist's journey, the story serves as a commentary on the disillusionment of the American dream, reflecting on the struggle to find a more hopeful existence amidst adversity.

With a wealth of photographs, a nostalgic look back at the final years of this popular bus operator.

Matt Cooper, a senior English major at Wichita State, grapples with the complexities of identity and ambition as he navigates his final year of college. Struggling with personal and academic pressures, he confronts his relationships and the expectations of those around him. The story delves into themes of self-discovery, the challenges of adulthood, and the impact of choices on one's future, all while capturing the vibrant life of campus culture and the bittersweet nature of impending graduation.

September 2017, Ryanair cancels over 700,000 bookings and its powerful PR juggernaut comes shuddering to a halt. For once, the airline's aggressive and flamboyant CEO, Michael O'Leary, is contrite and apologetic. A month later Ryanair announces increased passenger traffic for October, year-on-year growth and increased profits. Its share price soars. But questions remain about the causes of the debacle and O'Leary's role in it. Based on extensive research--including with close associates of O'Leary--the book examines O'Leary's personality, beliefs and obsessions and describes how these have moulded the business he runs. Written by a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster, with a thirty-year career covering business and current affairs, it is a fascinating insight into the business behind the man, and the man behind the business.

The narrative chronicles the remarkable ascent and gradual decline of an influential Irish business figure, offering a nuanced exploration of their journey. Through meticulous documentation, it delves into the complexities of success and the factors contributing to their eventual unraveling, providing insights into the challenges faced in the business world.

Having money and not having it; making it and losing it; using it and misusing it; giving it and taking it ...this is the story of Ireland during the boom, described in jaw-dropping detail in "Who Runs Ireland? Leading journalist Matt Cooper has consistently broken stories that the powerful would prefer had not been disclosed. Now, he identifies the most powerful people in Ireland during the Celtic Tiger era, describes how they interacted with each other to mutual benefit, and reveals who are the few to retain their power amid the debris arising from the bursting of our economic bubble. In particular, Cooper focuses on the role of new-found wealth in Ireland and examines how the volume of money sloshing about influenced the exercise of power, sometimes in ways that were to the detriment of the larger society. Cooper reveals stories you will not have read before, makes the connections you may not have spotted and provides insights and explanations to stories you may have forgotten that uncover what really goes on.