Bøker av 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.

Adapted from the award-winning short film of the same name, this heartwarming picture book follows the journey of a determined puppy who overcomes adversity to discover his purpose as a service dog.Meet Andy—the smallest of his litter—who first captured hearts and minds in the original short film, brought to life by Ignite Animation Studios through the support of Executive Producer Jean Schulz, a Canine Companions board member and president of Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates. Now Andy’s inspiring story leaps off the screen and onto the page in this uplifting retelling by John Kelly, a contributor to the original film script. Follow along as Andy encounters challenges on his path, mirroring the real-life dedication and training that goes into preparing service dogs and matching them with their forever homes. With its universal themes of resilience, compassion, and the power of purpose, Andy’s story will resonate with dog-lovers, families, and people of all abilities. This touching tale reminds us that unlikely heroes often come from small beginnings, proving that what truly matters is the size of your heart.

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.

"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

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.

The Twilight of World Trotskyism analyzes the reasons behind the historic failure of the Trotskyist movement around the world.The book begins this assessment by briefly recapitulating the origins of Trotskyism, as a political current within the communist movement, and elaborating its major elements, before describing the historical development of Trotskyism in the four countries where it has sunk the deepest roots and which house the clear majority of the world's Fourth Internationals: Argentina, Britain, France and the USA. It then proceeds to map the current state of the global Trotskyist movement. Whatever their current size and status, Trotskyist organizations aspire to become mass political parties and lead revolutionary seizures of power. It is therefore appropriate to examine them through the metrics applied to mainstream parties, namely organization, membership and political influence.The author looks at the dynamics of the Trotskyist movement, focusing in particular on the supposedly harmful effects of the communist movement before then turning to examine the role of Trotskyist organizations in the many revolutionary situations that have appeared since the 1920s and in the various 'cycles of protest' that have occurred in the latter half of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st century. The final section examines the two success stories frequently cited in Trotskyist literature, namely the cases of Bolivia and Sri Lanka. The book concludes by setting out and examining a wide variety of explanations for the chronic and sustained weaknesses of the Trotskyist movement, including its flawed appraisals of contemporary politics and economics, ultra-radical programmes and policies, failures in understanding the dynamics of protest and the baleful legacy of Soviet communism. It is argued that these weaknesses are rooted in Trotskyist doctrine and are therefore integral, not peripheral, features of world Trotskyism.This volume will be essential reading for activists and scholars interested in the transnational history and politics of the radical left.

A magisterial account of one of the worst disasters to strike humankind--the Great Irish Potato Famine--conveyed as lyrical narrative history from the acclaimed author of The Great MortalityIn this masterful, comprehensive account of the Irish Potato Famine, delivered with novelistic flair, Kelly gives us not only the startling facts of this disaster--one of the worst to strike mankind, killing twice as many lives as the American Civil War--but examines the intersection of political greed, bacterial infection, religious intolerance, and racism that made it possible. Kelly brings new material to his analysis of relevant political factors during the years leading up to the famine, and the extent to which Britain's nation-building policies exacerbated the mounting crisis. Despite the shocking, infuriating implications of his findings, The Graves Are Walking is ultimately a story of triumph--of one people's ability to remake themselves in a new land in the face of the unthinkable.

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 second collection of poems by poet, novelist and broadcaster John Kelly

It's time for the most GRUESOME game ever . . .Don't miss the MONSTER BALL cup final THIS SATURDAY! The FANGTOWN FANTOMS vs the AWFUL ALL-STARS. Tickets on sale now! (Sadly tickets are not to be eaten.)When the ball eats the referee at the annual MonsterBowl competition, it's once again up to Ozzy and the monster doctor to save the day.The fourth in a howlingly hilarious series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don't miss Ozzy's adventures in The Monster Doctor, The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue and The Monster Doctor: Slime Crime.

Give yourself a HUGE dose of fun with the monster doctor in this hilarious illustrated series from John Kelly.