The book's sub-title is The Life and Battles of Saigó Takamori. The dramatic arc of Saigó Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a … [Read more...] about The Last Samurai by Mark Ravins
Non-Fiction
Cast a Laune Shadow by Patrick Houlihan
This book contains the reminiscences of life in Killorglin, Co Kerry by the well know local celebrity Pa Houlihan. Pa had a life long involvement with Puck Fair. However, his first love was the … [Read more...] about Cast a Laune Shadow by Patrick Houlihan
The History of Ballymacelligott and it’s People
The History of Ballymacelligott and it's People was published Ballymacelligott Active Retirement Association in 1997. The lead researchers were Peg Lynch and Patty Sicat. The book contains over … [Read more...] about The History of Ballymacelligott and it’s People
Minarets in the Mountains by Tharik Hussain
A magical, eye-opening account of a journey into a Europe that rarely makes the news and is in danger of being erased altogether. A Europe few people believe exists and many wish didn't. Muslim … [Read more...] about Minarets in the Mountains by Tharik Hussain
The History of Art (Without Men) by Katy Hessel
From Leonardo da Vinci to Jean-Michel Basquiat, the great painters and sculptures who have defined the fine art canon have largely been men. Katy Hessel seeks to right that wrong by cataloging, … [Read more...] about The History of Art (Without Men) by Katy Hessel
To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
This revealing World War II memoir of Jack Harte, who ran away from home to join the British army with just a penny in his pocket and served in Malta and the Middle East, as well as becoming a member … [Read more...] about To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin
Tim Severin and other intrepid sailors set out from Brandon to replicate the voyage of Saint Brendan. They were sailing in a replica boat covered in cow hide. There were no creature comforts on board. … [Read more...] about The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin
McAlpine’s Men edited by Ultan Cowley
Mc Alpine's Men is a unique collection of stories from the 200,000 Irishmen who laboured on civil engineering sites in the UK. They pulled cable, drove tunnels. After work they drank their pay in … [Read more...] about McAlpine’s Men edited by Ultan Cowley
The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins is the world's most famous evolutionary biologist. In this polemic he presents a gorgeously lucid, science book examining some of the nature's most fundamental questions. He examines … [Read more...] about The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet
As we approach the 100th Anniversary of the Ballyseedy killings it is interesting to see what was said about them ten years ago. The booklet contains biographies of the men who died at the scene. … [Read more...] about Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet