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The Irish Catholic Church is crumbling. To some this is devastating. For others, inevitable. The clerical abuse scandals of the ‘90s, sparked this irreparable demise which continues to disintegrate at an alarming rate.Written by Declan Henry - who still has an affinity for the Catholic Church, the religion of his Irish upbringing - his latest book looks in-depth at key aspects affecting its demise today and investigates the secret undercurrents of homophobia, hypocrisy and intolerance. Forbidden Fruit is the culmination of Henry’s extensive research and interviews with thirty Catholic priests – some who requested anonymity and others who were comfortable to be identified. The result is hard-hitting, controversial and disturbing. Confession takes on a new meaning for the Catholic priests’ revelations of their innermost thoughts, emotions, hopes, fears and beliefs.Pulling no punches, this book exposes the hypocrisy of gay priests in the Catholic Church and the damage their internal homophobia wreaks on gay men in particular, the church’s damning attitude towards the LGBT community and the aftermath of the scandals, as well as presenting a compelling insight into Ireland, a country once embedded in Catholicism which is quickly becoming one of the most politically progressive countries of the world.Forbidden Fruit also presents a current and real discussion on young people. Does the church envisage a strong and solid future with the next generation of church-goers? Will it embrace their energy, fresh outlook and plethora of opinions on all kinds of intelligent subjects or just revert to default position; manipulation, power and secrets?After reading this book you will have much to consider about the Irish Catholic Church, the position of faith in a contemporary society, and the Catholic priest’s role in today’s fast-changing world. Whether you are religious, have a strong Catholic faith, or are simply fascinated by the intricacies of a crumbling empire, you will find much to glean in this provocative read.Declan Henry, an Irish Catholic, comes from a distinguished academic background. He studied at two of London’s elite universities – Goldsmiths College and King’s College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) in Education and Community Studies and a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Social Work. He is also a registered social worker. Declan is the author of six other books and numerous published articles. He has written on a wide range of diverse topics including a book on bipolar disorder, ADHD, transgender people, Islam, young offenders and a book about growing up in Ireland. 

You possess more natural ability to play the game than you think. Call it intuitive knowledge, call it an inner genius-the fact is, it is there', Scott Cranfield, PGA Master Professional. This book will show you a new way to learn the game, a way that allows your body to tap into your intuitive ability by freeing both your body and your mind. It will show you how to develop your own golf swing - rather than someone else's - and play your own game. Armed with this approach, you will finally be able to free yourself from fear and play the game you have always wanted to play. It's the natural and easy path to having more fun on the course and playing better golf.

A concise account of Finland's foreign affairs and domestic politics as a close neighbour of Soviet Russia during the Cold War period between the end of the Second World War and the close end of Kekkonen's Presidency in 1981.Finland - The Kekkonen Years is a concise and near-contemporaneous account of Finland's foreign affairs, domestic politics and economic fortunes in the period between the end of the Second World War and the close of the Kekkonen era in 1981. This was the era of the Cold War in Europe, of constant and sometimes acute tension between East and West. For Finland in particular these were years of enormous diplomatic challenge as the country strove in a complex relationship with its super-power neighbour the Soviet Union to retain its democratic institutions of government, its independence and neutrality and to nurture a successful Western market economy. That it achieved all of these can be regarded as the legacy of its long-serving President, Urho Kekkonen, and one which survived intact to the end of the Cold War at the close of 1989, just three years after his death. Written by a close observer of Finnish affairs, who was resident in that country during part of Kekkonen's term of office, the book was completed in 1986 and is published here for the first time.

Since her archaeologist father disappeared seven years ago Lauren Silva has lived a boring life with her fussy lawyer mother, nagged at home and bullied at school. This changes suddenly when her strange grandmother gives her a bracelet that has been in her father's family for countless generations, hung with charms that represent the life experiences of her ancestors. Lauren begins to have terrifying nightmares that change her life as they give her clues about her family's ancient history, and her friends the Kirby twins are drawn into danger with her as they realise that secret enemies are attempting to steal the bracelet. After a murderous attack is made on them, Lauren's grandmother suspects that the enemies need the bracelet in order to turn back time and resurrect an ancient tyrant who was assassinated by Lauren's ancestors. She sends for Lauren's uncle and cousin Max to help protect Lauren, and together the Silva family try to unravel the puzzle of who their secret enemies are. Past and present begin to intertwine as they get closer to the truth, and when Lauren too is captured Max has find her in time to save the world from the terrible "Lord of Storms".