|
|
|
O'Brien Press
|
The Feckin' collection returns with a funny, original and quirky take on some of Ireland's most famous faces! Illustrated with photographs and cartoons, the book covers key Irish figures across the millenia like: — William Butler Yeats — Nobel Prize winning poet; — Saint Patrick — Patron Saint of Ireland; — Sir Ernest Shacklton — legendary Antarctic explorer; — Jonathan Swift — the man who wrote Gulliver's Travels; — Grace O'Mally — the pirate queen who ran Queen Elizabeth's troups ragged; — Brian Boru — the last High King of Ireland And many more! |
|
The magical sites of Celtic Ireland celebrate a vibrant blend of early Christian and pagan belief dating back to a time when worship in the oak groves went hand-in-hand with worship in the churches. Its sacred places — holy wells, monasteries and high crosses — retain their unique atmosphere; through these photographs and text we can explore these special places and share in the Celtic affinity with nature and the divine. |
|
This is the extraordinary true story of Patrick, a humble man who made an incredible journey from slave to saint. Captured at the age of sixteen and forced into slavery in Ireland, this courageous and resourceful young boy overcame all hardship to fulfil his calling: to bring the people of Ireland into the light of God's word. George Otto Simms presents the real Patrick, not the Patrick of myth and legend but the Patrick of the Confessions. In his own words he was a sinner, but he was a brave individual, a sensitive seer, a persuasive orator, a traveller, a noble spirit and a true holy man. |
|
A Mad Granddad and Me Story — Lenny and his mad granddad buy a flying saucer and shoot into space together. But space is full of all sorts of creatures — some are friendly, some are not so friendly... Getting into space is easy. Getting home again — alive — is going to be a lot harder! This is Flyer number 11. |
|
Bimbot is thrown out of the tree-house gang for being a crybaby. Robots don't cry, Rusty, Klunk and Klang tell him. In the woods Bimbot meets a skunk with no smell, a bee with no stripes and a bear who is afraid of heights. Can his new friends help him out? This is the first book from an original and exciting new author. |
|
Whether you're looking for something simple and delicious to cook on a week night, light bites for a family get-together, or something more elaborate for dinner party, then I have the perfect recipe for you! I've packed my book with my favourite recipes for salads, soups, one-pot wonders, versatile main courses, chutneys & relishes, delicious, crusty breads, al fresco dining suggestions, festive foods, tempting, finger-licking desserts and gorgeous cakes and bakes — I've prepared all these dishes time and time again for family and friends — this truly is the food that I love, and I hope you'll love it too. |
|
New edition of this accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined, as well as the effects of the major bombing campaigns and the 1981 hunger strikes. It also explains the radical shift in thinking which led to the IRA seeking a political way towards the goal of Irish unity rather than pursuing the entrenched 'Brits Out' policy at the point of a gun. The background to the IRA ceasefire, and the many factors which contributed to its ending are looked at, as well as the prospects for a lasting peace in one of the world's most troubled arenas. This is intended as an easy-to-read overview of the IRA and the Northern situation, accessible to both the tourist and the interested general reader. This new edition has been fully updated for 2007. |
|
The unique Dublin Illustrated Edition, endorsed by The James Joyce Centre, meticulously recreates the 1922 text. Ulysses chronicles the passage of Leopold Bloom through Dublin during an ordinary day, 16 June 1904. Ulysses' stream-of-consciousness technique, careful structuring, and experimental prose-full of puns, parodies, and allusions, as well as its rich characterisations and broad humour, made the book a highly regarded novel in the Modernist pantheon. In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Ulysses first on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. |
|
Finn wants to be cool. But what can he do about his wild, frizzy hair? The other children tease him and call him names. So Finn decides to do something drastic. He collects all his mum's hair products and mixes them up into a potion. But the potion singes his hair and it all falls out! His dad takes him to the hairdresser to get a 'No.1' haircut. The other children gasp when they see him — now he's the coolest kid in school! |
|
Panda number 14. Illustrated by Moira McNamara. Your first real bed is a big adventure — but a little scary too! |
|
