The Mind's Eye is a 2010 book by neurologist Oliver Sacks. The book contains case studies of people whose ability to navigate the world visually and communicate with others have been … [Read more...] about The Mind’s Eye by Oliver Sacks
Non-Fiction
My Father – A Hurling Revolutionary
My Father - A Hurling Revolutionary by Conor Power This is the biography of Ned Power, who played in goals when Waterford last won the All Ireland Hurling final in 1959. Ned Power had a … [Read more...] about My Father – A Hurling Revolutionary
Pauline Bewick – Seven Ages
The world famous artist, Pauline Bewick, donated a vast collection of her work to the Irish State. This collection is now on permanent display in the Waterford Institute of Technology and in … [Read more...] about Pauline Bewick – Seven Ages
Book Ordering Service
A customer was looking for Kurt Vonnegut's book, Cat's Cradle. He could not buy it locally. We are glad to report that , using our vast contacts, we were able to order a copy of the book for … [Read more...] about Book Ordering Service
An Bóthar Chun na Róimhe le Vivian Uíbh Eachach
An Bóthar Chun na Róimhe is a book in Irish that details the fantastic World Cup adventure by the Republic of Ireland team in 1990. The English translation, of the title is, the Road to Rome. This … [Read more...] about An Bóthar Chun na Róimhe le Vivian Uíbh Eachach
The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
As the TD's prepare to pay tribute to their former colleague, Jackie Healy Rae, we feel that is appropriate to feature his biography. The well known journalist Donal Hickey published this biography … [Read more...] about The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
Black Wind, White Snow
Charles Clover, award-winning journalist and former Moscow bureau chief for the Financial Times, here analyses the idea of "Eurasianism," a theory of Russian national identity based on ethnicity and … [Read more...] about Black Wind, White Snow
The Irish Novelists 1800 – 1850 by Thomas Flanagan
This look back of Irish Novelists, examines the works and careers of the principal Irish novelists of the early 19th century, including; Edgeworth, Morgan, Banim, Griffin and Carleton. Also looks … [Read more...] about The Irish Novelists 1800 – 1850 by Thomas Flanagan
Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
The editor has assembled essays from a number of distinguished scholars to discuss Ireland's place in international affairs. The topics covered include; The European Dimension Ireland's … [Read more...] about Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
A bi-lingual production for young people, issued to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Padraig Pearse, this book deals with the natural and built environment of Ireland, ranging from the sea, … [Read more...] about Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage