John Mcloughlin

The Irish Pagan Book of Rites contains all the essential rites in an easy-to-follow format, presented in both the English and the Irish (Gaeilge) languages for those wishing to make their offerings in the beautiful indigenous Irish tongue. Here you'll find rites for regular use, blessings for water and the home, celebrations for the main Irish festivals, as well as in-depth explanations for the meaning, purpose, and lore behind each devotion.

A crime thriller laced with intrigue, revenge, deceit, betrayal and murder, as well as some sex, suspense and surprises, UNREDEEMABLE SINS is a wide ranging Mafia and Organized Crime story that spans the world from New York to Asia, and points in between. Much of it is based on real events and people. This how it starts: For decades it seemed that whenever a Mafia Capo died, people, directly or indirectly, associated with him start dying. The death of Don Carlo Gambino, the Capo di tutti Capi of the American Mafia, was no exception. UNREDEEEMABLE SINS begins on October 16, 1976 and traces the lives of select characters, some with prior involvement with the Mafia, from 1900 through the mid 1970's. The story takes place in many locations throughout the world, with New York's "Hell's Kitchen" and the South Bronx as the primary sites. It includes actions in several 20th Century wars, namely the Anglo-Irish War, the First World War, the Second World War and Vietnam. The main characters, three New Yorkers who grew up in different parts of the city under far different circumstances became almost inseparable after Vietnam. They are each embroiled in dangerous careers. A mobbed-up diamond smuggler, a fearless "for hire" thug and hit man and a New York City cop make up this odd trio who cared for and watched out for each other. Since I am a serious history buff, 60% of the novel is factual with people, places and events that are historically accurate. The remaining 40% is artfully merged into the story in a no-nonsense, believable way. My family came from Ireland, when I was five, and settled in the South Bronx just across the Willis Avenue Bridge from Harlem. This was a tough area in the 1950's and 60's. Many lessons were learned and stories shared on those streets. And I took notes. I attended Bronx schools and it was in high school that I was introduced to the Mafia lifestyle. At that time certain sections of the Bronx was a haven for mobsters, and I went to school with some of their children. And I kept taking notes. The novel is written in "street talk," the way New Yorkers really talk to and about each other.

The second edition of Top Tips in Urology provides highly clinical tips and rapid-reference "tricks of the trade" to the most common questions and problems that arise for both the practicing urologist and the urologic surgeon. Covering each of the major areas of urology and with contributions for experience practicing urologists and surgeons, this book is a unique book containing valuable information for all urologists dealing with patients on a day to day basis.

Build the knowledge and understanding of garment technology essential to any designer In today's competitive fashion industry, it is essential that designers have a working understanding of garment technology. This 2nd edition has been comprehensively updated, with in-depth information on stitches, guides and attachments and sewing techniques, all of which are fully illustrated. There are enhanced chapters on machine and equipment technology explaining the uses, features and limitations of garment manufacturing equipment, enabling designers to create products that can be manufactured efficiently and with a high degree of quality. Approached from the fashion designer's mindset, this book features illustrations to help users build their knowledge and understandingBlends theoretical and practical materialUpdated with the latest and most modern advances in clothing technologyIllustrated throughout to help shape the reader's knowledge and understanding of garment technology