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Vladivostok is a collection of writings by the writer, journalist and theatre critic Maurice Kennedy, published in various Irish publications and anthologies over four decades. From witty essays and criticism to a number of short stories, the tome represents a selection of the work published by Kennedy. It includes the seminal, much-anthologised title story, 'Vladivostok', which was first published in the review Irish Writing, and then brought out in the British "e;Winter's Tales"e; series by Macmillan.Maurice Kennedy was born in Youghal, Co Cork and throughout his career as an Irish civil servant, he was also a successful freelance writer, his short stories being particularly well known and widely translated. Throughout the 'fifties and 'sixties he was a regular contributor as literary and drama critic to The Irish Times, The Irish Press and to literary periodicals of the time. In the mid 'fifties he edited and presented a programme called Plays of the Week for RTE radio. This is the second edition of the collection, and is published in tandem with an electronic book edition.

Speak Now is an essential read if you wish to develop your communication skills to achieve career success and progress at work. In this book you will discover the art of controlling performance anxiety; confident presenting and public speaking; getting a great job; leading meetings and negotiations; coaching for success; pitching to win; doing a great media interview and more. Orlaith Carmody is a former television journalist who is now an expert communications consultant and executive coach. She has inspired, coached and motivated thousands of people to develop their skills and achieve career, business and personal success. An international keynote speaker, her wisdom, energy and positivity leave audiences believing they can achieve absolutely anything!

This is the Third Edition of Val Mulkerns' critically acclaimed novel, originally published in 1984 by the historical British publishing house, John Murray. Every summer members of the O'Donoghue family return to the Irish garrison town of Ferrycarrig to the house where they all grew up. It seems none of the family has quite escaped the meshes of their childhood. In that house academic excellence has always been taken for granted and there is no quarter for those who failed. Eleanor, the cleverest daughter, retains her status but despises her husband Con. Their daughter, Julia, retreats from parental rejection into a private world of her own. Ruth, married to Martin, a favourite grandson, wonders why family members want to spend each summer at Ferrycarrig when past summers linger around the place like ghosts. This brilliant portrait of a family is described by five of its members, each interlocked in a dependence that seems to transcend time. All those summers and four generations give a splendid evocation of family life.