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3 comments about A Day in the Life of Ireland (Day in the Life).

1. Hundreds of Stunning, full color photographs depicting life in Ireland taken by a team of over 75 professional photographers in one 24-hour period, May 17, 1991.

   Scenes include portraits, landscapes, home life, joy, pain, rustic villages, military and a myriad of other themes.

   This wonderful book will appeal to anyone interested in folklore, photography or Ireland.

   Truly a remarkable record of an entire nation in a time capsule.




2. This is a collection of some photography, over the course of a single day, (May 17, 1991) by some of the greatest photographers of the 80's and 90's. It's truly an honest look into the life of the Irish, which I found very interesting. Most of the pictures are beautiful, and convey real human emotion. A great read, if it were only still in print!



3. Disappointingly, this book is out of print. I was, however, able to find it on other web site (DJ included) so there are still a few about - including on Amazon sometimes. I first saw this book at a friend's house and had been searching for a copy for my own house ever since.

   As all the 'Day In the Life' series, 75 or so photographers are let loose on a country (in this case, Ireland) for an entire day (May 17, 1991 for this book). Their resulting 800+ photographs depict the country and people, perhaps in ways you never thought of. Having been to Ireland myself a few times I found this book wonderfully refreshing without the contrived look often equated in the American mind of Ireland. You will find all sorts of photos from individuals at work and play, families, landscapes (how could you leave that out?), villages, sports, etc. Almost everything you could think of and a few that you would not.

   It would behoove the publishers of this series to return to Ireland to compare the changes wrought in the last decade for the Irish people. I'm sure even they themselves would be amazed!

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5 comments about The Secret of the Ruby Ring.

1. Ok, this book was so intresting!! I loved it!!!! It was by an I rish writer so some of the words were spelled differently, but you got used to it. I really recomend this book. It's on the list of my favorites!



2. Ok, this book was so intresting!! I loved it!!!! It was by an I rish writer so some of the words were spelled differently, but you got used to it. I really recomend this book. It's on the list of my favorites!



3. This is a wonderful story. It was a little slow to get into, but after the second chapter I found it hard to put down. (I also read Emma and the Magic Ring.)I highly recommend this book.



4. I believe that you should read this book if you will stick with reading it, because the beginning is awesome, then the middle gets a little boring after awhile, but the ending is fantastic! If you are into servants, maids, and the 1885's and also Ireland then I think you would like this book, because it takes place there. I enjoyed this book a lot except for the middle. Although this is a great suspension book because you never know if Lucy will get her ring back and make it home to be with her family and friends again. I would recommend reading this book if you can stay with reading it because the ending is great and it's a five star book!



5. I believe that you should read this book if you will stick with reading it, because the beginning is awesome, then the middle gets a little boring after awhile, but the ending is fantastic! If you are into servants, maids, and the 1885's and also Ireland then I think you would like this book, because it takes place there. I enjoyed this book a lot except for the middle. Although this is a great suspension book because you never know if Lucy will get her ring back and make it home to be with her family and friends again. I would recommend reading this book if you can stay with reading it because the ending is great and it's a five star book!

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5 comments about Wicked Irish.

1. This is the type of book you would read on the long flight to Ireland if you're leaving from the US. No real practical use but it will delight your friends in Ireland if you share some of the phrases. Reading this book is a good way to relax and just have fun. Don't expect anything more.



2. I have been teaching myself Gaelic for the past year or so but felt my instruction was lacking something; where was all the slang? How could I possibly make it in Ireland without knowing how to say that I've given up congealed blood for Lent, in Gaelic? What would I do if I was in a pub making eyes at a gentleman and couldn't tell him that I was spellbound by his deltoids, in Gaelic? How could I properly yell at a Dubliner without knowing to call him a Jackeen?
   
   Wicked Irish is a pocket sized little book and its 64 pages are filled with some hilarious phrases. It gives you pick up lines, things to say at a wake, in church, on the golf course or in the pub. Mixed in with all the fun and frivolity is an equal amount of useful Gaelic sayings, if you're inclined to try it out on the locals. Each word is phonetically written out so if you are not familiar with the language you will have no problem pronouncing the words.
   
   This book doesn't cost very much and the entertainment I have received from it was well worth the price and then some. One night after a few too many Guinness, my sister and had a grand time reading through it and shouting insults at each other and our husbands; laughing the entire time. If anything, this book is a great conversation starter. Enjoy!



3. This book was one of several on the night table in the guest room of my friend's house. I read it through before I turned out the light. The next morning, my host said to me: 'I guess you picked up the Wicked Irish book?'
   I admitted I had. He said, 'Whenever somebody says goodnight, goes to bed and laughs for a half-an-hour, I know it's that book.'
   
   And that's precisely what this book is good for, although I will try to work the expression 'the nun's knickers' into a conversation in the near future.
   
   Lynn Hoffman, author of bang BANG



4. Books like this don't have to cross the line of decency to be fun; but this one does. Ethnic jokes just don't cut it today. Most people have come to undersand this, and unforetunately, some insensitive morons haven't gotten it yet. Ethnic jokes of ANY kind, say a lot about your household - keep them there if you must spew them. Losers comedians use ethnic stereotyping to disguise their deep rooted bigotry. Jokes arefine, but not bigotry/racist/ethnic-bashing ones. Don't bother buying a book insulting to the Irish or anyone. Dia duit!



5. I am trying to learn Gaelic on tape, so I thought this would be a funny addition to my library. They have some extremely interesting phrases in there, including ones that made me laugh out loud. It is a clever little book and I got great fun out of reading it.
   
   Unfortunately, there are no pronunciations provided. I can piece through some of them, but it would be better if they were all shown so I could use them. I'm not sure it is intended for beginners, people who can speak Irish, or just for fun, but this is a significant problem with the book -- I can't use it to make my Irish more interesting!
   
   All in all, it's a funny book to read but it doesn't ultimately help you learn Irish (wicked or otherwise). Irish pronunciations are not easy (at least for me) and the more practice you can get, the better.

5 comments about North of Naples, South of Rome.

1. Tullio writes a frank look at life not only through the ages in the camino valley but of the roman catholic church, of politics and of the differences in north of italy and the kingdom of naples, one of the two sicilys. He talks about food and even gives recipes on how to make sausage, tomato sauce and liquers;the importance of food, noise and celebration, especially in the provincial towns, which seem no longer to be so provincial. The book extols the joue de vivre of the italian temperment and what's best he doesn't mince words. The book is entertaining while informative, a look at yesterday and a look at today with perhaps a tiny glimpse of the tomorrow one only hopes is kept at bay long enough to climb those mountains and get to the marketplace on Monday in many of the hill towns.



2. After thirty years I returned to Ciociaria and my little town of Fontechiari. With Tullio's book under my arm I was able to fill in the years and heighten the anticipation. My companion and I stopped by to say hello; too bad Tullio was in Japan this year but Mario offered us a glass of Compari at his bar and Maurizio told us he would be open on Thursday for pizza. With my mother's Italian we talked a little of life, Tullio and food, just two strangers having a drink in little town called Gallinaro in Ciociaria.

   Not your typical tourist destination without the family connection but this part of Italy is full of hidden treasures like the Cyclopean walls above ancient Arpino, Vicalvi Norman ruins, and beautiful comunes like San Donato Val di Comino. Tullio's gives the reader insight into the local Italian character, history and politics combined with the how-to of regional cuisine. This book gave me the interest and desire to explore an area of Italy few tourists (except expatriates)rarely see.




3. After thirty years I returned to Ciociaria and my little town of Fontechiari. With Tullio's book under my arm I was able to fill in the years and heighten the anticipation. My companion and I stopped by to say hello; too bad Tullio was in Japan this year but Mario offered us a glass of Compari at his bar and Maurizio told us he would be open on Thursday for pizza. With my mother's Italian we talked a little of life, Tullio and food, just two strangers having a drink in little town called Gallinaro in Ciociaria.

   Not your typical tourist destination without the family connection but this part of Italy is full of hidden treasures like the Cyclopean walls above ancient Arpino, Vicalvi Norman ruins, and beautiful comunes like San Donato Val di Comino. Tullio's gives the reader insight into the local Italian character, history and politics combined with the how-to of regional cuisine. This book gave me the interest and desire to explore an area of Italy few tourists (except expatriates)rarely see.




4. Grazie, signore!

   Like Tullio, my husband is an expatriate from the Valle di Comino. This was a great book about the valley - full of history and insight. It helped me, as an American outsider, to understand and appreciate the culture and traditions of La Ciociaria. Plus, it was a kick to read about some of the places we visited while there!




5. My family is from San Donato Val Commino so the book had a special interest for me. I enjoyed it very much-

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