Tento autor zkoumá složité společenské a politické otázky s ostrou inteligencí. Jeho literární práce se vyznačuje hlubokým porozuměním lidské povahy a motivací. Prostřednictvím svého psaní se snaží osvětlit nevyřešené konflikty a ideologické střety. Jeho styl je přímý, ale zároveň pronikavý, což čtenáře nutí k zamyšlení.
Focusing on the image of the temple, this study delves into the works of the Venerable Bede, a key theologian of pre-Conquest England. Dr. O'Brien analyzes Bede's writings, exploring his historical perspective and exegetical techniques. The examination reveals Bede's unique approach to theology and history, highlighting his contributions to understanding the religious and cultural context of his time.
This is the story of life in Ireland – a story half a billion years in the making. With its castles, crannogs and passage tombs, Ireland is a land where history looms large, but the saga of life on this island dates back millions of years before the first people set foot here. In Life in Ireland , Conor O’Brien guides the reader on a journey around the island to explore the history of natural life here, from the Jurassic Coast of Antrim to the great Ice Age bone-beds of Cork. Along the way, we’ll meet some of the astonishing creatures to have called Ireland home through the shelled monsters; huge marine lizards; armoured dinosaurs; giant deer; mighty mammoths. Vital strands in the story of life on Earth have left their mark here, including some of the first creatures to crawl onto land or take to the wing. This epic journey will take us from the first fossils to the present day, to see how our wildlife has adapted to the human age and explore what the future might hold for life in Ireland.
Focusing on the craftsmanship of Limerick's silversmiths and goldsmiths, this book showcases rare ecclesiastical items, significant civic and ceremonial pieces, and a variety of domestic silverware. It features stunning photography that highlights the artistry involved. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive directory of goldsmiths and related trades in Limerick, documenting their history and contributions up to the present day.
Tells the story of how a brilliant Irish diplomat found himself in Africa amid one of history's maelstroms. This title reconstructs the complex, tragic, sometimes comic events of a drama in which he found himself controversially at centre stage. It presents a study of the game of nations, and of the UN's functioning and malfunctioning.
Whereas to O'Brien's mind the 'suspecting glance' was a mark of political maturity that had to be first directed at one's own opinions prior to decrying another's. Brien's Eliot lectures were, as his friend Frank Callanan noted, a 'corrective gesture' toward his New York experience.
Focuses on the international, political, religious, social, and diplomatic forces affecting the history of the Jews who identified with Zionism and later with the state of Israel.
Twelve birds. One country. A wild Ireland waiting to be discovered. In Ireland Through Birds, Conor O'Brien takes the reader on an ornithological adventure around Ireland in search of twelve of our rarest and most elusive birds. Along the journey the author explores every kind of landscape and habitat our island has to offer across all four seasons, from the remote isles of Donegal to the rugged mountains of Kerry and urban parks of Dublin. Through it all, O'Brien is enchanted by calling corncrakes, mesmerised by hunting harriers, and chased by angry skuas. It's a journey through a staggering array of landscapes that'll bring the reader face to face with the rich history and stunning wildlife to be savoured right on our doorstep. It explores the stories of the remarkable birds that live here: the genius of the jay, the sublime mimicry of the cuckoo, the nocturnal prowess of the barn owl, while paying a moving, poetic tribute to our natural heritage - and a warning about the threats that face it. Ireland Through Birds is a unique blend of natural history and travelogue, making it a great read for anyone with an interest in Ireland's natural world.
Bristling with ideas born mostly of hard-won experience, sometimes of pure conjecture, and studded with revelatory nuggets of sheer common sense concerning small boat construction, setup and handling, Sea-Boats, Oars and Sails merits its place on the bookshelf of every sail-and-oar practitioner or aspirant.