Colm O’Regan is a critically acclaimed comedian, columnist, and broadcaster whose writing offers sharp wit and insightful commentary on modern life and Irish culture. Through his regular columns, radio broadcasts, and bestselling books, he has established himself as a distinctive voice. His work expertly blends humor with keen observations, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for a wide audience.
Christmas - a time for peace, joy and Mammies. While others are focusing on Santa/Santy, the school nativity play, the office party and its wild cousin the Twelve Pubs, panicked present shopping and the delicate diplomacy of in- law visiting, the Irish Mammy is mobilized in her war-room - ready for the campaign.
Bestselling author Colm O'Regan is a worrier. A professional one. Caution is his watchword. Risk aversion is his love language. Now Colm is grappling with the biggest worry of all: the whole 'planet being on fire' thing and how exactly we can help.
Just once, Ann Devine would like life to be straightforward. It's all far from simple. Now Rory, her youngest, has set his sights on a future as a local TD and it's all Ann can do not to box him up and post him off to the backend of wherever is furthest away from his local 'mentor', politician, and all-round chancer Patsy Duggan.
Focusing on the growth behavior of one-dimensional semiconductor nanowires, this book explores essential methods for controlling their dimensions, such as length and diameter. It emphasizes the importance of producing high-aspect ratio nanowires to harness their unique nanoscale properties for next-generation electronics. Additionally, the text addresses the development of low-resistivity interconnects for connecting multiple nanowires in advanced components. Through synthesis and characterization, the book provides insights into the future applications of these materials in nanoelectronics.