Bøger af John Kelly

A compelling history of the Black Death that scoured Europe in the mid 14th-century killing twenty-five million people. It was one of the worst human disasters in history.

The Irish famine that began in 1845 was one of the nineteenth century's greatest disasters. By its end, the island's population of eight million had shrunk by a third through starvation, disease and emigration. This is a brilliant, compassionate retelling of that awful story for a new generation - the first account for the general reader for many years and a triumphant example of narrative non-fiction at its best.The immediate cause of the famine was a bacterial infection of the potato crop on which too many the Irish poor depended. What turned a natural disaster into a human disaster was the determination of senior British officials to use relief policy as an instrument of nation-building in their oldest and most recalcitrant colony. Well-meaning civil servants were eager to modernise Irish agriculture and to improve the Irish moral character, which was utterly lacking in the virtues of the new age of triumphant capitalism. The result was a relief programme more concerned with fostering change than of saving lives.This is history that resonates powerfully with our own times.

This comprehensive dictionary of the Manx language is a testament to the cultural heritage of the Isle of Man. With over 12,000 entries and examples of usage, this text is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Manx language or the history of the island.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A rip-roaring comedy of manners, Kelly's play is a delightful exploration of love, jealousy, and the absurdity of human behavior. Set against the backdrop of high society, the play's characters navigate a complex web of relationships and social obligations, all with hilarious results.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

La moria grandissima began its terrible journey across the European and Asian continents in 1347, leaving unimaginable devastation in its wake. Five years later, twenty-five million people were dead, felled by the scourge that would come to be called the Black Death. The Great Mortality is the extraordinary epic account of the worst natural disaster in European history -- a drama of courage, cowardice, misery, madness, and sacrifice that brilliantly illuminates humankind's darkest days when an old world ended and a new world was born.

"The Forgotten Olmec: Mexico's Pre-Aztec Civilization Uncovered" is an eye-opening exploration into a riveting but often overlooked chapter of Mesoamerican history. Authored by the virtuoso storyteller and seasoned explorer, John Kelly, this special report paints a vibrant portrait of the enigmatic Olmec civilization, bringing alive the echoes from the forgotten corners of Mexico's past.From the origin of the Olmecs to the captivating tales of their societal structure, art, symbols, and end, each chapter in this report spins a thrilling yarn. Readers will experience first-hand the excitement of decoding architectural masterpieces and peeking at the sacred rituals seeped in age-old traditions. Kelly's narrative weaves through the heart of the Olmec world, their influences, and lasting legacy. Take a journey into the underworld through the burial practices, then resurface to the influence the Olmec culture subtly exerts on modern Mexico.Unveil the mystique of a civilization that existed millennia ago, understand their rituals, relive their past and share their wisdom. The Olmec civilization might have been forgotten - but through this engrossing special report, they live again.Product Details: Paperback: 200 pagesPublisher: Self-PublishedLanguage: English

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Fockleyr Manninagh As Baarlagh, Volume 1; Volume 13 Of Publication - Manx Society; Fockleyr Manninagh As Baarlagh; William Gill John Kelly, William Gill, Archibald Cregeen, John Ivon Mosley, J. T. Clarke Printed for the Manx Society, 1866 Foreign Language Study; Celtic Languages; English language; Foreign Language Study / Celtic Languages; Manx language

The thing about the Earth is it's got all these HUMANS on it. No matter how discrete you try to be, you can't help bumping into them from time to time. When you're an alien from a place 250 light years away, that makes them a little crazy. Your technology is so advanced you can't even teach them the language they'd need to understand it, so everything you do seems like magic to them. But you aren't here voluntarily. When advanced technology breaks on a primitive planet, you're stuck. And when your stay is going to be a couple of centuries, you've gotta get a hobby. Here are a few collected incidents surrounding one such alien over an arc of years. Some have appeared in other works.

Recently widowed, Mike Destep loses his job and is on life's down escalator when fate deals him a winning lottery ticket. He sets out to mend his broken family, but becomes the target of unknown watchers and is recruited to help a shadowy government agency . Just as his life seems to settle down, he's kidnapped by gangsters enlisted by a traitorous family member who grabs for control of his fortune. Mike is severely injured and his time is running out. His family and allies must rescue him, but if they can't find him quickly, Mike and many others will be murdered to cover up the crime.

In the summer of 2091, Terry McGill tries to penetrate the mystery of a new game in town and meets a beautiful green-eyed woman who changes his life. When Terry and his friends separate to seek their fates, he returns to the mysterious Warmark and discovers that it's far more than a game. In adventures ranging from the mountains of the Kazahk to the sands of the Sahara, he fights, learns, grows and discovers his own strengths until the electronic intelligence controlling the simulation tries to kill him for real. Leaving simulations behind, he seeks to catch up with his friends in their progress toward becoming star colonists by working and learning on the moon. His one-time nemesis becomes an ally and helps him save the moon base when an errant iceball strikes. Terry is feted as a hero on earth, but time is running short for him to get into the star colony project. When he returns to the moon he's mouse-trapped by the biggest plot of all, one which threatens his life, the star colony mission and all of Earth.

Two men, old and frail, accidentally meet at the site of a battle fought 60 years before. Each fulfilling a need to face and finally bury the past, they slowly realize as the scales of time fall from their eyes that they once were bitter enemies. Long ago, together, they journeyed through hatred, despair, heartache and triumph and against all the odds rose above the conflict of battle. Against the backdrop of a terrible war that threatened to destroy a people and its culture, The Horns of the Morning tells the remarkable story of enemies becoming friends becoming brothers, and their journey to safety through a land where everyone and everything wants to kill them. From the training camps in Wales to the sweeping grasslands of South Africa this story will shock and delight in equal measure.

Selected into a highly secret Government organization to operate highly advanced Reconnaisance robots, Tinker Taylor soon finds himself the fall guy for the destruction of the organization. Pursued by one of their own advanced robots, Taylor and the scant remains of his outfit constantly try to outguess and catch up with their unknown traitor.

""A Practical Grammar of the Ancient Gaelic: Or Language of the Isle of Man, Chiefly Called Manks"" is a book written by John Kelly in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Manx language, which is a Gaelic language spoken on the Isle of Man. The book covers all aspects of the language, including its history, phonetics, grammar, and syntax. It provides practical examples and exercises to help readers learn and understand the language. The book is written in English and is intended for those who wish to learn the Manx language or have an interest in the Gaelic languages of the British Isles. It is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of the Isle of Man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The first in a series of Derrick Strang action and intrigue novels. An American Hero at a time in our history when we truly need one. Derrick Strang is a former Golden Gloves Champion, sucessful Professional Fighter and elite Military Special Forces Member. At a young age he evolved into a top CIA Agent and self made Multi Millionaire. A rare breed that still values loyalty, honesty and every individual's right to freedom and respect. When his best friend a renown Cancer Research and Gene Modification Scientist dies under questionable Circumstances, Strang is suddenly thrust into the world of Military Corruption and Political Greed. A David VS Goliath scenario unfolds as Strang and a small band of loyal friends match wits and skill against a powerful secret alliance. The group has to navigate through a number of near death situations as they attempt to unearth the truth. Through it all Strang's tenacious nature keeps them on track until the suprising conclusion.

In his trademark character-rich narrative style, John Kelly tells the story of how the relationship among Allied leaders forged victory in World War II--and created a new and dangerous post-war world.In the summer of 1941, Harry Hopkins, Franklin Roosevelt's trusted advisor, arrived in Moscow to assess whether the US should send aid to Russia as it had to Britain. And unofficially he was there to determine whether Josef Stalin--the man who had starved four million Ukrainians to death in the early 1930s, another million in the purges of the late 1930s, and a further million in the labor camps of the Gulag--was worth saving. Hopkins sensed that saving Stalin was going to be a treacherous business.In this powerful narrative, author John Kelly chronicles the turbulent wartime relationship between Britain, America, and the Soviet Union with a unique focus on unknown and unexplored aspects of the story, including how Britain and America employed the promise of a second front in France to restrain Soviet territorial ambitions and how the Soviets, in their turn, used threats of a separate peace with Germany to extract concessions from the western allies. Kelly paints a vivid picture of how the war impacted the relationship between the leaders and war managers among the Allies. In Saving Stalin, for the first time, the war becomes a major character, co-equal with the book's three other major characters: Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill.

The Married Philosopher: A Comedy is a play written by John Kelly and first published in 1732. The play revolves around the character of Mr. Gayless, a philosopher who is married to a woman named Mrs. Gayless. The couple's marriage is in trouble, as Mr. Gayless is more interested in his philosophical studies than in his wife. Mrs. Gayless, on the other hand, is frustrated with her husband's neglect and seeks the attention of other men.The play follows the couple's attempts to reconcile and save their marriage. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of philosophers who debate the nature of love and marriage, and a group of women who offer Mrs. Gayless advice on how to win back her husband's affection.The Married Philosopher is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the conventions of marriage and the pretensions of philosophers. It was well-received by audiences and critics of the time, and remains a popular play in the canon of eighteenth-century English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mike Destep wants to build a home in New Mexico. He also wants to create opportunities for the people who will build his home. Building a sustainable community in arid country calls for innovation and hard work, all of which is available for a price. Drawing from the people of the land, he ventures into pie country and meets incredibly independent women, surprisingly capable men, and potentially deadly enemies. Who is trying to kill him this time? Is it the fiery redhead? The jovial jester? The comic book character? Or is this a serious professional assassin? Who are friends and who are enemies can be a complex question. In an adventure that sprawls across the land of enchantment, Mike, Cissy, Rachel and Keisha from "330" meet a cast of many who toil at the business of life while trying to preserve their own. Mike meets a woman whose strength draws more than just his admiration and he has to confront the question: Are you willing to put your life on the line for her?

Timon In Love Or The Innocent Theft: A Comedy (1733) is a play written by John Kelly. The story revolves around the character of Timon, who falls in love with a woman named Flavia. However, their happiness is short-lived as Flavia's father, who is a wealthy merchant, disapproves of the match. Timon decides to steal a valuable necklace from Flavia's father to prove his worth and win her hand in marriage. The theft is discovered, and Timon is brought to trial. In the end, the truth is revealed, and Timon is forgiven. The play is a lighthearted comedy with elements of romance and intrigue. It explores themes of love, class, and the consequences of one's actions.Taken From Thimon Misanthrope Of The Sieur De Lisle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Full Title: Supplementary Return to The House of Commons Containing Factum of Case, Barrett vs. City of Winnipeg in Connection with The Abolition of Separate Schools in The Province of ManitobaDescription: The Making of the Modern Law: Trials, 1600-1926 collection provides descriptions of the major trials from over 300 years, with official trial documents, unofficially published accounts of the trials, briefs and arguments and more. Readers can delve into sensational trials as well as those precedent-setting trials associated with key constitutional and historical issues and discover, including the Amistad Slavery case, the Dred Scott case and Scopes "monkey" trial.Trials provides unfiltered narrative into the lives of the trial participants as well as everyday people, providing an unparalleled source for the historical study of sex, gender, class, marriage and divorce.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++MonographHarvard Law School LibraryOttawa: Printed by Brown Chamberlin, Printer to The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty. 1891