'The Battle for Spain' revisits the Spanish Civil War, drawing on masses of material from the Spanish, Russian & German archives. The author's account narrates the origins of the Civil War. The … [Read more...] about The Battle for Spain by Antony Beevor
Non-Fiction
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley is a nostalgic exploration of iconic Irish food brands and food culture. Taking a look at how we eat and how we used to eat throughout the years, Eating for Ireland … [Read more...] about Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
The Ascent of Man by J. Bronowski
The Ascent of Man is considered one of the first works of 'popular science'. By illuminating the historical and social context of scientific development for a generation of readers. In his highly … [Read more...] about The Ascent of Man by J. Bronowski
Tony 10 by Declan Lynch & Tony O’Reilly
Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O’Reilly, the postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey. He used the … [Read more...] about Tony 10 by Declan Lynch & Tony O’Reilly
The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
Over a succession of Holy Weeks, Tóibín found himself traveling to places where Catholicism still possesses mystery and power, from Poland to Lithuania, from Lourdes to Santiago, and from Croatia to … [Read more...] about The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve … [Read more...] about The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
The Oxford History of the 20th Century
In this ambitious book, twenty-four of the most distinguished scholars in the world survey the momentous events and the significant themes of the twentieth century in compact, scholarly essays. The … [Read more...] about The Oxford History of the 20th Century
What the Dormouse Said by John Markoff
What the Dormouse Said is an analysis of the political and cultural forces that gave rise to the personal computer. The author describes its development through the people, politics, and social … [Read more...] about What the Dormouse Said by John Markoff
Bibeanna edited Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin
Twenty women from the Dingle Gaeltacht look back on their lives and the changes they have witnessed from childhood to the present day. The accounts they give are intimate, recalling their personal … [Read more...] about Bibeanna edited Brenda Ní Shúilleabháin
Organised by Sarah Reynolds
Wouldn't life run more smoothly if your home was organised? Whether you live in a chaotic family home or a small apartment, this book will show you how to organise your self, schedule and space so … [Read more...] about Organised by Sarah Reynolds