Michael Kelly is een gerespecteerde journalist en schrijver wiens werk wordt gekenmerkt door scherpe observatie en een onderscheidend gevoel voor humor. Via zijn columns voor The Irish Times verkent hij het dagelijks leven met een uniek perspectief, waarbij hij vaak met lichtheid en humor thema's als moderne afhankelijkheden en de zoektocht naar betekenis in alledaagse zaken aansnijdt. Zijn stijl is toegankelijk en meeslepend, waardoor lezers worden ondergedompeld in zijn reflecties over de maatschappij en de menselijke natuur. Kelly's schrijven is een bewijs van hoe zelfs alledaagse onderwerpen getransformeerd kunnen worden tot fascinerend leesmateriaal.
A beautifully illustrated diary of a year in the vegetable patch. Month by month you will learn how to create a space that gives you fresh, wholesome fruit and veg. Michael Kelly's expert advice will guide you whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced grower, and regardless of the amount of space you have.
A definitive account of one of the best-known US Army actions of the First World War.
Exploring themes of grief, love, identity, and illness, this collection of strange tales delves into the human experience through the lens of weird fiction. The stories are infused with a sense of quiet menace and uncanny melancholy, offering a timely reflection on the complexities of abandonment and homelessness. Michael Kelly's third collection invites readers to confront unsettling emotions and experiences in a uniquely compelling way.
The book explores the interaction between Index, Icon, and Symbol through comic book-style diagrams, aiming to evoke an all-seeing presence. It is part of a PhD Design thesis from the Glasgow School of Art, reflecting on visual communication and representation. The author delves into how these elements can create a deeper understanding of perception and meaning within the context of design.
Including a Period of Nearly Half a Century
This volume continues the autobiography of Michael Kelly, the renowned Irish singer and composer, offering insights into his life and career during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It captures his experiences in the music world, interactions with notable figures, and reflections on the cultural landscape of his time. First published in 1826, it provides a personal perspective on his artistic journey and the evolution of music in Ireland and beyond.
This is a practical manual for divination using the ancient Celtic characters of ogham writing. However, it is much more than that as well. It opens the doors to the authentic understanding of ancient Celtic cosmology and psychology in ways that have never been done before. This, as much as the divinatory material, opens the reader to vistas as yet uncharted in the fields of Celtic studies. The book contains a complete system of oghamic divination, the lore of each of the 20 ogham characters, a Celtic psychology and Celtic cosmology as well as a complete suggested curriculum for training in Celtic spirituality based on the ogham system. One of the most important new features of this edition is the information demonstrating the fact that the ogham system was not originally a "tree alphabet." This book is a thorough and substantial rewriting of a book by Edred Thorsson by the same name published more than a decade ago. This new edition takes into account important new findings in the realm of ogham studies and must be read and studied by all those who first read the older edition in order that a deeper and more authentic understanding can be reached.
The narrative follows Michael Kelly's journey as a freelance journalist during and after the Gulf War, capturing his experiences across the Middle East. He vividly recounts witnessing bombings in Baghdad, the threat of Scud missiles in Tel Aviv, and the opulence of U.S. military installations in Kuwait. Additionally, Kelly shares insights from his encounters with Kurdish leaders in remote areas of Iran, offering a unique perspective on the complexities and contrasts of the region during this tumultuous period.
Older than Stonehenge, Mycenae and the Egyptian pyramids, the huge megalithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland stands as a testament to the achievements of our Stoneage forebears over 5000 years ago. This is an account of that structure.
The book delves into the atrocities committed by Saddam Hussein against the Iraqi Kurds, examining the broader implications of his execution and the subsequent trials by the Iraqi High Tribunal. It goes beyond a mere account of legal proceedings, offering insights into the motivations and complexities of organized evil under a despotic regime. By exploring Saddam's background and the dynamics of an ethnically diverse state rich in oil, the narrative sheds light on the unpredictable nature of his tyranny and the lasting impact of his oppressive rule.
Exploring the tension between universal meaning and historical context in art, this book examines the perspectives of philosophers Heidegger, Adorno, Derrida, and Danto. Michael Kelly poses critical questions about the role of aesthetics in reconciling these approaches, arguing that art may be fundamentally shaped by its specific historical circumstances. Through this analysis, the work delves into the complexities of philosophical engagement with the arts, highlighting the iconoclastic nature of these thinkers.