Books from Orpen Press
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Care of Leadership: A Practice for Developing Leadership Effectiveness
By Ann McGarrySnyder, C.R., Irving, L. and Anderson, J. (1991) 'Hope and Health: Measuring the Will and the Ways', in C.R. Snyder and D.R. Forsyth (eds), Handbook of Social and Clinical Psychology, 285–305, Elmsford, NY: Pergamon.
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Understanding Ireland's Economic Crisis: Prospects for Recovery
By Stephen Kinsella, Anthony LeddinFor example, the annual approval of the temporary transfer of Mr FitzPatrick's loans to Irish Nationwide might have been acceptable to the credit committee based on its limited terms of reference. However, other committees might have ...
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Does My Child Need Help?: A Guide to Educational Assessments and Interventions
By William K. WilkinsonWilliam K. Wilkinson (2003) Straight Talk about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Guide for Irish Parents and Professionals (Cork: Collins Press). Table 1.2: Summary of Tina's Cognitive Profile Cognitive Profile Comment.
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Disability and Society: Ideological and Historical Dimensions
By Patrick McDonnellpatients (Porter 1995 ; Risse 1996). The rapid rate at which the new voluntary hospitals appeared and expanded in Dublin indicated how relatively successful they were as business enterprises (Kelly 1999).
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Poet Madman Scoundrel: 189 Unusual Irish Lives
By David SlatteryFor Michael Fagan's trial, two journalist artists who could identify him in connection with the murders had to be threatened with twelve months in gaol in order to force them to give evidence. Busy Marwood also hanged Fagan.
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Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: A Strategy for Professional Development in a Changing Health Service
By Yvonne O'SheaCampbell, M. (1987), 'Productivity in Canadian Nursing' in D. Colburn, G. D'Arcy and J. New (eds.) Health in Canadian Society: Sociological Perspectives (Second Edition), Toronto: McHenry & Whitesides. Cardiovascular Health Strategy ...
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The Road from Castlebarnagh: Growing Up in Irish Music, A Memoir
By Paddy O'Brien'Excuse me,' she said, 'I'm told you are Mr Doyle.' 'That's right, ma'am,' he replied. 'Someone said you might have room in your car and I'm wondering if you would mind carryin' my son Paddy to work. He's due to begin his apprenticeship ...
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Footprints Across America: Retracing an Irishman's Journey During the Last Great Gold Rush
By Michael McMonagleRetracing an Irishman's Journey During the Last Great Gold Rush Michael McMonagle ... she told me that her maiden name was Mary Meagher and wondered if I had ever heard of her ancestor, an Irishman called Thomas Francis Meagher?
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No Tears Left: Biafra to Bosnia: Further Memories of an Irish Doctor Abroad
By Dom ColbertThis is a story that could not be made up. No Tears Left will appeal to all of those with an interest in world events, aid activity and global humanity. Book jacket.
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Managing to Be Human: Leading Business Organisations with Integrity and Effectiveness
By Brian F. SmythThe book looks at: Empowering others and inspiring creativityThe potential and transformation of peopleHow having clear goals and vision means that teams are motivated and work effectively How to handle performance reviewsMaking meetings ...
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Redemption Road: Grieving on the Camino
By Brendan McManusRedemption Road: Grieving on the Camino
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The Extraordinary Story of Mary Elmes: The Irish Oskar Schindler
By Paddy ButlerRivesaltes for long [George and his brother were taken out by Mary]. ... But as Howard Wriggins recounts in his book Picking Up the Pieces from Portugal to Palestine, after France signed the 1940 Armistice with Germany, ...
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Your Precious Life: How to Live it Well
By Shane MartinIn Your Precious Life, he guides us along the path to optimal mental health and inner happiness, focusing on: Rational thinkingCompassionGratitudeSavouringResilienceCommunity and belongingMindfulnessThe importance of a healthy body – diet ...
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The U-Turn: A Guide to Happiness
By Conor FarrenU-Turn? We all think we are good at understanding other people, but many of us are not so good at understanding ourselves. Even those of us – such as psychiatrists and mental health professionals – who try to help people understand and ...
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The Interviewer's Book: Hiring the Right Person
By Brian McIvor, Mary HansonThe Interviewer’s Book is a practical, short guide to help anyone who has to carry out job interviews, such as managers, supervisors, team leaders and others.
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In Gratitude: The Story of a Gift-Filled Life
By Catherine McCannThe Story of a Gift-Filled Life Catherine McCann. Michael Casey), Shekina Andy. Gazebo and two sculptures (by Alexandria Wejchert and My first sculpture, by Cliodna Cussen.
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Tackling Depression: A Practical Guide to Everyday Coping
By Ian BirthistleHow do you identify whether you have depression? What are the causes and feeders? These are the first steps in dealing with the illness and are discussed thoroughly in Tackling Depression.
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At the Coalface: A Family Guide to Caring for Older People in Ireland
By Máire O’Dwyer(HSS) THE HSE HOME SUPPORT SERVICE The public home care system is undergoing reorganisation, with a move away from the previous distinctions between 'home help' and 'home care packages', and toward a single streamlined 'home support' ...
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A French Renaissance?: An Irish Family Moves to France
By Eamon O’HaraThis book will appeal to anyone who dreams of a simpler life abroad.
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Irish Customs and Rituals: How Our Ancestors Celebrated Life and the Seasons
By Marion McGarryMany customs discussed here are rooted in the agricultural, the innate respect for the land and knowledge of the farmer. Protestant and Catholic farmers subscribed to most of the traditions in this book except where there were obvious ...