Bücher veröffentlicht von Orla Kelly Publishing

Are you being farmed?This is a fictional story about how the taxes you pay are being managed. If you are happy with the way your Government manages your taxes this story is not for you! If not read on. After years of observing the management of Governments in different parts of the world, the fictional characters of Barney and his wife Susie returned to the island of their birth to live out their retirement. In which ever country they lived, they observed a consistency in the poor quality of service provided by Government Departments. How could this be, when those who managed and worked for government held the most secure jobs available to any worker. Why were they tardy in the delivery of services? Why were they not motivated? Was it laziness? Was it lack of accountability? Was it absence of responsibleness? Was it lack of direction? Was it bad management? Living out their retirement in the fictional island of their dreams, they thought they had left all that behind them. Fate intervened and soon they discovered they too were caught in the trap of bureaucracy. Events led to they and their neighbors' forming a community group called WeToo to tackle several issues of mismanagement in their community. The group railed at the wider implications of this for society at large and the excessive increasing cost to taxpayers of mismanagement. They identified symptoms of the problem; analyzed and then came up with solutions to fix the problem. They engaged with themselves and the authorities in order to resolve issues, but to no avail. Respecting the democratic system they lived in, they established action groups in each specific area of concern with the aim of at least starting a conversation about mismanagement. Wheels spun; voices were heard but they soon learned how hard it was to "fight city hall"!

We Think We Own It! A Journey Towards Sustainability, is a thought-provoking and progressive book, with scientific, philosophical, spiritual and theological roots, where people are encouraged to use their hearts and minds to seek a new strategy to bring about healing within humanity. Healing which will hopefully lead to improvements in these challenging global environmental times. All age groups will benefit from the clear explanations of the issues that the author believes are causing global warming and the inspirational strategic plan he suggests as to how these issues may be overcome. In this important book on global warming, you will learn through the lens of science, philosophy, spirituality and theology:The science behind global warming, carbon emissions, and climate change, and how, in spite of renewable energy research and development, humanity is far from resolving the problem. How humanity must have a change of heart (metanoia), and a change in attitude, where we strive to reduce our personal carbon footprint... this may in fact have to involve a reduction in our personal standard of living, where we consume less energy. How inspiration for this change in our life style may be obtained through Christian prayer, (friendship with God), other world religions/beliefs, spirituality and the philosophy of Rousseau. That we should get back to the basics of living a wholesome community life (mentioned in the mythology of Eden, before Satan appeared), where we show kindness towards each other, where we live in harmony and love together, banishing any delusional thought that we may have regarding ownership of the planet, and finally letting go of the potential to mislead others in our quest for wealth and property.How this change in how we live our lives will hopefully return this planet to a sustainable form, as perfect as the original Garden of Eden. I would like all who read this book, to be hopeful for the future of humanity on this planet. Hopeful that very good human nature (mentioned in Genesis), will prevail in the end. Where humanity inspired by genuine love, truth, and honesty, will take the necessary actions to make the planet sustainable once again, as sustainable as the original mythological Garden of Eden. Finally, I would like all who read this book to do something positive in their lives to help make this planet sustainable in the years to come. Tommy Treacy

STONES CORNER: Turmoil, V1 is the debut novel by first-time author Jane Buckley.Caitlin McLaughlin is just like any other teenage girl: during the week, she works at the Rocola shirt factory in Stones Corner, Creggan, where she has become secretary to her boss's dishy nephew James. She likes music and trips into the city with her best friend at the weekend, but this is Derry 1972. A simple trip to the shops can lead to life-changing injuries or death, and staying at home can be just as dangerous when the British Troops raid house to house.Robert Sallis is a private with the Royal Fusiliers recently posted to the city. He's repelled by how some of his fellow soldiers behave, wary too of civilian feelings running high against the occupying army. Accidentally separated from his patrol in Creggan, he's discovered by Caitlin hiding in her family's garden. He expects the worse but having seen enough violence too close to home, she doesn't give him away. Instead, she prefers to daydream about her charming boss, who has made his feelings for her plain.A Catholic girl from the Bogside and the Protestant heir to a big local employer...Caitlin believes their love can overcome the triple obstacles of politics, class, and faith in her youthful innocence. Meanwhile, Robert, newly recruited to British undercover forces, is closing in on a terrorist strike in the heart of the city centre.

A Thrilling 1950s Cold Case Mystery NovelWhen an attractive craft shop owner opens the lid of an old trunk that she bought for her front window, she discovers clues about a 1950s cold case and hidden treasure... but who else is watching Melody from the shadows as she digs deeper into the 60-year-old mystery? The Heirloom Obsession is the explosive first volume of the 'Sisters by Heart' series. It introduces cosy mystery and psychological thriller readers to the brilliant and beautiful Melody Croft, a successful business owner and amateur sleuth who may have just found the man of her dreams in the handsome and confident security firm owner named Alex Knight.Can Melody and Alex team up to solve the high-profile 1950s cold case that has left police investigators baffled for decades? The assault and jewellery heist of the wealthy Lady Christina made headline news everywhere - the vicious attack on the helpless teenaged girl left her injured in the library of her parent's mansion on the night of her 18th birthday party. Aided by several pieces of evidence discovered in Lady Christina's trunk, Melody and Alex embark on an unintended quest for truth, as they attempt to unravel the perplexing unsolved case of Lady Christina's mugging and the disappearance of her secret first love. As they get closer to unraveling the unsolved mystery, danger is never far away...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about friendly monsters for kids aged 5-9.The Monster House tells a wonderful story in rhyme about being a good friend and not judging others because they look or act differently to us. It also teaches children in a fun way that life is all about surprises, so remember to have fun and make the best of every day.Free poster to download with each purchase.