A study of heroism in the myths of the world. The thesis is an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest … [Read more...] about The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Fiction
The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien by J S Le Fanu
The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien - A Tale of the Wars of King James. There are illustrations on steel by H. K. Browne [“Phiz”]. The novel was published in 1873 in London by George Routledge … [Read more...] about The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien by J S Le Fanu
Beowulf edited by Michael Alexander
The Anglo Saxon poem Beowulf marks the beginning of English Literature. It tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles. Firstly with the monster Grendel, who has laid waste to the … [Read more...] about Beowulf edited by Michael Alexander
Commando – The Dirty Dozen
For the generations of men whose obsession with military history was triggered by reading war comics in their youth. At last Commando's ultimate collection of Second World War stories. The Dirty … [Read more...] about Commando – The Dirty Dozen
The End of the the World by Bryan MacMahon
This collection makes available again the cream of Bryan MacMahon's stories from his two earlier volumes along with hitherto unpublished stories and others not previously collected in book … [Read more...] about The End of the the World by Bryan MacMahon
I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
Pilgrim is the codename for a man who doesn't exist. The adopted son of a wealthy American family, he once headed up a secret espionage unit for US intelligence. Before he disappeared into … [Read more...] about I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
Steering by the Stars by Matt Mooney
Published by Revival Press, Limerick. Steering by the Stars is Matt Mooney’s fifth collection of poems. ”To borrow a line from the author, here is a book ‘where dreams are born again’. Mooney is … [Read more...] about Steering by the Stars by Matt Mooney
Home Stretch by Graham Norton
It is and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony, a group of young friends, including the bride and groom, are involved in an accident. Three survive. Three … [Read more...] about Home Stretch by Graham Norton
The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer faces his toughest case yet. Mickey Haller is framed for murder. He is arrested and has to form his own defence from his jail cell. The trail will be the trial of his … [Read more...] about The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly
Alana Rabbit goes to the Circus by Joe Enright
Alana Rabbit continues her adventures by going to the circus. Local author Joe Enright has written the sequel to his popular book featuring our eponymous heroine. There are sixteen adventures in … [Read more...] about Alana Rabbit goes to the Circus by Joe Enright