books by John W. Hurley     books:       16 BOOKS~SCIENCE STUDY SERIES~PHYSICS OF TELEVISION,HEAT ENGINES~SOAP BUBBLES & FORCES THAT MOULD ... DAVIS, LOUIS BATTAN, ... DOUBLEDAY ANCHOR, 1959 16 BOOKS FROM THE SCIENCE STUDY SERIES INCLUDES CRYSTALS AND CRYSTAL GROWING, ECHOES OF BATS AN MEN, CLOUD PHYSICS AND CLOUD SEEDING, HEAT ENGINES, THERMODYNAMICS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE, OAP BUBBLES AND THE FORCES WHICH MO8ULD THEM, LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, THE PHYSICS OF TELEVISION, WAVES AND THE EAR, NEVES AND MUSCLES, RADAR OBSERVES WEATHER, WATER THE MIRROR OF SCIENCE, COUNT RUMFORD PHYSICIST EXTRAORDIINARY, HOW OLD IS THE ...             Dictionary of Irish Martial Arts John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2004 This dictionary contains all the terms necessary to help anyone practising Irish martial arts use the right Irish language terminology. With chapters on Archery, Boxing, Fencing, Judo and Wrestling, this book covers most modern martial arts and enables practitioners to access the language without being experts in it.             Fianna Handbook Patrick H. Pearse, Countess de Markievicz, ... CreateSpace, 2010 This is a book on military scouting originally issued by the Central Council of Na Fianna Eireann for the Boy Scouts of Ireland.             Druids, Bards, Satirists And Enchanters In Early Irish Literature John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2004 ""Druids, Bards, Satirists And Enchanters In Early Irish Literature"", is a fascinating study into the nature of Irish Druids and Druidism as expressed in the various classes of Fílidh or Poets who comprised the Druidic system.             Shillelagh: The Irish Fighting Stick4 reviews John W. Hurley Caravat Press, 2007 As the author of this book... I'd like to say that the book is written by a practising martial artist and describes the various styles of Irish stick-fighting that I have uncovered in my research. Thus while it is mostly a history book it does indeed explain to the reader the basics of how various styles are performed. I also reproduce the only known surviving illustrations and texts on shillelagh fighting from 19th century ...             Broad-Sword And Single-Stick John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2004 This is a reprint of Anglo-Irishman R.G. Allanson-Winn's manual on stick-fencing, with sections on singlestick, quarterstaff and shillelagh.              Defensive Exercises John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2005 ""Defensive Exercises"" is an abridged reprint of the manual published in 1840 by Donald Walker. It offers instruction in various forms of wrestling, boxing and stick-fighting then current in Ireland and Britain, and is a precious resource for those interested in Irish martial arts.             An Clairín Búirthe: The Irish Bullroarer John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2004 This book is a brief history of the Irish bullroarer and is meant to go with the Irish bullroars the author makes.             Irish Gangs and Stick-Fighting4 reviews John W. Hurley Xlibris Corporation, 2002 An excellent introduction to Irish martial arts Before you see Martin Scorcese's film 'Gangs Of New York', read John W. Hurley's book 'Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting'. Scorcese's film is based on the first half of the book'The Gangs Of New York' which deals exclusively with Irish gangs. And while it's flashy and exotic, there isn't much substance in the original book; it doesn't explain the traditions of the Irish gangs or the famous Irish ...             Broadsword and Singlestick:: With Chapters On Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillelagh, Walking-Stick, ... R.G. Allanson-Winn, C. Phillipps-Wolley CreateSpace, 2009 This is a reprint of Anglo-Irishman R.G. Allanson-Winn's manual on stick-fencing, with sections on singlestick, quarterstaff and shillelagh. It offers some great insights into stick-fencing by a man who lived it.             Principles Of Freedom Terence MacSwiney CreateSpace, 2010 The book is a collection of essays on personal and political freedom. It has a particular bearing on Irish freedom, but as the author points out, the principles of freedom are universal to all peoples and all ages.             The Shillelagh Makers Handbook John W. Hurley Unknown Publisher, 2005 ""The Shillelagh Makers Handbook"" instructs the reader in the basic traditions and skills of the craft of shillelagh making. Readers will learn how to craft their own shillelaghs, for use as walking or fighting sticks.             Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting: In The Works Of William Carleton William Carleton John W. Hurley Caravat Press, 2006 ""Irish Gangs And Stick-Fighting"" is a collection of stories written in the 19th century by the Irish author and martial artist William Carleton. In addition to the tales, John W. Hurley has added 400 endnotes to explain the 19th century stick-fighters Irish slang and historical aspects of the tales.             Rifle Training For War (Volume 1) Ernest H. Robinson CreateSpace, 2010 This British manual was originally produced for civilians and new soldiers, going off to fight in World War I. It covers the use of the Lee-Enfield (or SMLE) service rifle and has many useful tips on using it.             Self-Defense; Or, The Art Of Boxing John W. Hurley Lulu.com, 2004 This book is a reprint of Ned Donnelly's classic treatise on boxing.              search for books broad-sword, broadsword, bubbles, bullroarer, búirthe, carleton, chapters, clairín, crystals, defense, defensive, dictionary, enchanters, exercises, fighting, freedom, handbook, literature, principles, quarter-staff, satirists, self-defense, shillelagh, single-stick, singlestick, stick-fighting, television, training, umbrella, walking-stick books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen outdoor living: Bedlam Bed Bug Insecticide Spray Aerosol home  impressum - about us