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Ingenious Ireland is a unique study of this country's natural wonders, clever inventions, and historic industries. Richly illustrated, meticulously researched, and lucidly written, it brings the reader on a fascinating county-by-county tour of Ireland, with details of what to see and places to visit. Find out why half of Ireland really belongs to North America and why Connemara rain is so salty. Marvel at the natural wonders that surround you, among them the oldest fossil footprints in the Northern hemisphere, and the disappearing springs of Fore. Read about the advent of railways and modern timekeeping. Discover why the shamrock is a sham, and the Dublin Bay prawn is a fraud. Meet the ingenious Irish and wonder at the range of their inventions: from Milk of Magnesia to the hypodermic syringe; from the steam turbine to the ejector seat; from the modern tractor to the first guided missile. Mary Mulvihill's knowledge is encyclopaedic and her enthusiasm for unravelling the mysteries and marvels of Ireland irresistible. Dip into Ingenious Ireland and you may discover that history was made on your own doorstep.

I am 59, quadriplegic with a strong family network: my husband John, two daughters Joanna and Charlotte (whose personal poems appear in this book) and not forgetting my parents who have done their utmost to assist me in the compilation of my poetry. I had to use voice activated software to dictate directly into my computer to enable them to compile the poems. One of my carers found out that the baby she was carrying had a potentially life-threatening condition. Thankfully she survived and the carer subsequently visited me several times so I could see the baby, and this inspired me to donate all the proceeds from the sales of my first book to a charity very dear to my heart.

Provides the structure and games that you need to build and manage powerful teams. Packed with dozens of physical and verbal activities, this title leads you step-by-step through the process of teaching team members how to identify their values, leverage their strengths, and reach their goals - and have fun while they're doing it.

Offers you what your team needs to build skills, trust, and a winning attitude. Developed by trainers and managers, this title includes games that are proven to rev up enthusiasm, teach creative problem-solving, and mold any group into a motivated, cohesive high-performance unit.

Studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. This book offers activities and exercises for groups of various sizes that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities).