The starting point for Richard Jenkyns's latest work is his contention that the Victorian age, which we think of as the great age of Gothic, was so shot through with the influence of the classical … [Read more...] about Dignity and Decadence by Richard Jenkyns
Non-Fiction
Robert Ballagh – a reluctant memoir
Making his name as a Pop artist in the late 1960s and 70s, Robert Ballagh quickly achieved an international reputation. With little formal artistic training, he triumphed in his field despite often … [Read more...] about Robert Ballagh – a reluctant memoir
Blood and Land J C H King
Blood and Land is a dazzling, panoramic account of the history and achievements of Native North Americans, and why they matter today. It is about why no understanding of the wider world is possible … [Read more...] about Blood and Land J C H King
D Day – The Battle for Normandy
Making use of overlooked and new material from over 30 archives in half a dozen countries, 'D-Day' is a vivid and well-researched account yet of the battle of Normandy. Antony Beevor is a former … [Read more...] about D Day – The Battle for Normandy
Overlord by Max Hastings
On June 6, 1944, American and British troops staged the greatest amphibious landing in history to begin Operation Overlord, the battle to liberate Europe from the scourge of the Third Reich. With … [Read more...] about Overlord by Max Hastings
The Secret Life of Uri Geller – CIA Masterspy?
Regardless of where the truth lies, Uri Geller is one of the most fascinating people of all time and has created a great debate. THE SECRET LIFE OF URI GELLER is such a great book and really … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of Uri Geller – CIA Masterspy?
A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek
Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of … [Read more...] about A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek
Film Theory and Criticism
Since publication of the first edition in 1974, Leo Braudy and Marshall Cohen's Film Theory and Criticism has been the most widely used and cited anthology of critical writings about film. Now in its … [Read more...] about Film Theory and Criticism
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom
The Celtic tradition is a source of inspiration to many seeking to discover their ancestral spiritual heritage. This superb source book contains many new translations of seminal Celtic texts, … [Read more...] about The Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom
Going Global for God – Micheál Ó hAllmhuráin
Going Global for God - A Portrait of Ballyheigue's Missionary Movement This scholarly work was Ballyheigue History and Heritage Group in 2016. The book is dedicated to "To the memory of our … [Read more...] about Going Global for God – Micheál Ó hAllmhuráin