The Al Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem has religious significance for Muslims across the world. It is also a major tension point in the Israel-Palestine conflict. In the context of the catastrophe being visited on the population of Gaza by Israel, this pamphlet explores its religious aspect, specifically, the role being played by western prejudice against Islam.
Fairoz is a a powerful portrayal of human vulnerability, a book-length poetry sequence in which Moniza Alvi explores an imagined teenage girl's susceptibility to extremism. The book's fragmented, collaging narrative draws together fairytale elements, glimpses of Fairoz's thoughts, and pieces of dialogue.
This bilingual collection of essays contains eighteen essays of literary and linguistic interest in Modern Irish, Welsh, Cornish, and other Celtic languages.
Ba bheag a ceapadh, nuair a d’imigh na hIarlaí uainn breis agus 400 bliain ó shin, go samhlófaí an fhéidearthacht ar theacht anonn riamh. Castar an fhéidearthacht sin ina réalachas fiontraíoch cruthaitheach ar na leathanaigh istigh. Seol leat, a scríbhinn…
In his Preface, Pope Francis lays out his reasons for this collection of wisdom stories and the movement he hopes it inspires. He also contributes as a fellow elder, offering a story from his own life at the start of each chapter .
Irish rugby has produced many charismatic figures over its history. None more than Willie Anderson. Crossing The Line is the story of a life challenged by sectarianism, alcohol addiction, and personal tragedy. It is the story of a triumph over adversity.
The first part of C.S. "Todd" Andrews's autobiography tells of his childhood and the part he played in the uprisings in Ireland between 1916 and 1923, from the Easter Rising to the War of Independence and Civil War. It recounts his street fighting against the British and his escape from internment.