Understanding special sets of integers was classically of interest to Hadamard, Zygmund and others, and continues to be of interest today. This book is a modern treatment of the subject of interpolation and Sidon sets. It is a unique book, aimed at both new and experienced researchers. In particular, this is the only book in English which features a complete treatment of the Pisier-Bourgain results on Sidon sets, many of which were originally in French, in hard to access publications. Applications of the P-B results, due to Pisier, Bourgain, Ramsey, and the authors are included. The book introduces the reader to a wealth of methods important in mathematics today: topological, probabilistic, algebraic, combinatoric and analytic. It prepares students to perform research in the area and provides both exercises and open problems. The book also provides direction to the literature for topics it does not fully cover. The book is self-contained, with appendices covering results that are required, but not necessarily in the pre-requisite background of a student ready to choose an area for research in harmonic analysis.

Ireland and Cultural Theory is a unique and timely collection offering the first major assessment of how theoretical readings of 'Ireland' and Irish culture have begun to question the grounds of debate in Irish studies. Contributions engage with the concept of the 'authentic' in Irish culture through analyses of film, television and literature, emigration, and institutional critical practice. This lively and challenging volume will be of interest to lecturers and students in the field of cultural studies, Irish studies and critical theory.

Everyone loves the circus Everyone, of course, except the evil corporate bosses of Goldenvault Inc., their nefarious underlings, and their menacing henchmen, who threaten to seize the circus fairgrounds and turn them into pricey high rises. Also, we must not forget the villainous clown, Diabolico, and his unsavory and dangerous band of criminals, con men, and even a monstrous crocodile, who want nothing more than to do away with their rivals and have the entire town of Scamston under their complete control. These fiendish characters and other malevolent forces are the cause of many a misfortune, mishap, and misadventure that is about to befall the mischievous and clever Bungles the clown and his eccentric troupe of circus performers. Among them are an outspoken midget showman, a flabby Bavarian strongman, an enigmatic, pretzel-like contortionist, a retired British ace and human cannonball, as well as two internationally famous flamenco dancing lobsters. Their only hope is to put on the grandest and most magnificent circus show seen in years, aptly named Spectacle Spectacular, to be able to raise enough money to save the circus and assure that they will live to perform another day. But standing in their way are their formidable and venomous adversaries, who will seek to sabotage them at every turn with threatening phone calls, brain swapping operations, audacious abductions, attempted murder, experiments of mind control, verbal duels of wit and vindictive banter, and a thrilling unicycle chase. All these sinister schemes culminate in a clown showdown that is sure to delight and entertain both young and old readers alike.