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EACH OF US IS JUST A DROP. BUT TOGETHER WE CREATE RIPPLES. The Menopausal Mermaids, Blueballs, Viking Dippers, Cold Water Tingz, the Ripple Effect . These are just some of the names of Ireland's wild swimming groups and they all h…

For centuries, the inhabitants of Barrowbeck, a remote valley on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border, have lived uneasily with forces beyond their reckoning. They raise their families, work the land, and do their best to welcome those…

As Ireland's Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy took on one of the toughest briefs in government, one that continues to be a challenge today. Looking back at his life in the build-up to parliamentary office and at his time in the…

A staggering new account of the civilian death toll of the world wars—and what it reveals about the true nature and cost of modern war. Soldiers have never been the only casualties of wars. But the armies that fought World Wars I …

The first definitive account of one of Ireland’s most controversial business stories. Founded in 2009 by the enigmatic Paddy Cosgrave, Web Summit started as a 150-person meet up in Dublin. Within a decade, it grew to a 70,000 gat…

For Jeff VanderMeer there was never full closure to the story of Area X.There were a few mysteries that had gone unsolved, some key points of view never aired. There were stories left to tell. There remained questions about who ha…

Not many first-time novelists get a profile in the New York Times.Then again, few first-time novelists come with the backstory of Anna Williams-Bonner: recent bride of a wildly successful writer who took his own life even as his f…

Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder.One you would find in a murder-mystery novel. Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him t…

Restaurateur and chef Dylan McGrath has cooked for thousands of people, but becoming a father encouraged him to create a new approach to cooking at home, using solid recipes that are guaranteed to deliver on taste, whatever your s…

In 1926 Éamon de Valera founded Fianna Fáil, the most powerful political party in Ireland for much of the past century. His early life was a story of stark rearing and thwarted ambitions that led to him to gamble his wife and chil…

Following the highly acclaimed Nocturnes and Night Music, Night & Day is filled with eerie surprises and dark delights.Night & Day takes us from the dusty shelves of an uncanny library filled …

Patriot is the exhilarating life story of one of the most fearless and inspiring figures of our time, who became a beacon to millions and the sole political threat to Vladimir Putin. This is Alexei Navalny’s life in his own words:…

It’s early winter and Grace and Aaron are thrilled when an unusually heavy snowstorm means schools are shut. Instead, they spend all day helping at the stables. There’s lots to do, from digging paths through the snow to feeding hu…

Join much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna as she takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats – from bogs to beaches and woodland to grassland. Discover how habitats work and which creatures and plants to look out for …

A beautiful workbook that provides an introduction to modern calligraphy and creative ways to develop your own unique style of lettering

Rory O’Connor has three kids and, in his own words, is just about surviving a life filled with sleep deprivation, stray Lego underfoot, mashed potato on the walls and the unmatched pride that comes with being a dad!   Having coped…

Like humans, cities are mortal. They are born, they thrive, and they eventually die. In Atlas of Lost Cities, Aude de Tocqueville tells the compelling narrative of the rise and fall of such notable places as Pompeii, Teotihuacán, …

Hundreds of deep space missions since the 1960s have captured stunning photographs of the cosmos. Many of these scientific images can also be classified as art. This book highlights more than 100 examples, revealing the splendor o…

Change is the breath of life.The foot at rest meets nothing.Practice makes mastery. Proverbs exist all around the world, in every culture, and they stand the test of time because of their potential to reveal the secrets to leading…

An unpopular teenage girl whose mother is a religious fanatic is tormented and teased to the breaking point by her more popular schoolmates and uses her hidden telekinetic powers to inflict a terrifying revenge.

Discover how to connect with angels and receive their guidance with this beautifully illustrated, gold-embossed hardback.This inspirational full-color guide explores all facets of angelic lore, from the history of angel sightings …

Discover the enriching and empowering art of meditation with this practical guide, presented in a beautiful hardback gift edition.This delightful gold-embossed hardcover is packed with mind-expanding meditations and practical advi…

Learn the mystical art of palm reading with one of the world's foremost palmistry experts in this invaluable introductory guide, presented in a beautiful Wibalin-bound hardback with gold foil stamping.From palm shapes, skin textur…

The object of this book is not to prove that Adolf Hitler was insane. So much is obvious, both intuitively and from a clinical perspective. Nevertheless the reasons for arriving at such a conclusion will be reiterated and enlarged…

An illuminating account of John F. Kennedy’s brief but transformative tenure in the White House, from acclaimed author and historian Mark K. Updegrove, head of the LBJ Foundation and presidential historian for ABC News.Nearly sixt…

From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a new exploration of Karl Marx's life through his intellectual contributions to modern thoughtKarl Marx (1818–1883)—philosopher, historian, sociologist, economist, current affairs journal…

Another wild, expansive collection from the eternally surprising Pulitzer Prize–winning poetSmuggling diesel; Ben-Hur (the movie, yes, but also Lew Wallace's original book, and Seosamh Mac Grianna's Gaelic translation); a real tri…

A collection of Andersen's most magical fairytalesA girl journeys across unknown lands to rescue her friend from the clutches of The Snow Queen, who has imprisoned his heart in ice. A sister struggles to break the spell that has t…

The prophet Almustafa is leaving the city of Orphalese to return to his native island. The citizens, distraught at his departure, gather for the prophet's farewell address, in which he speaks great truths related to love, marriage…

From the New York Times best-selling author of Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín’s first collection of poetry explores sexuality, religion, and belonging through a modern lensFans of Colm Tóibín’s novels, including The Magician, The Master, a…