A Year of Recipes and Writings from the French Countryside. This was a Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4. Amanda Hesser records her year as a cook at a 17th Century Cháteau in Burgundy. Great simple … [Read more...] about The Cook and the Gardener by Amanda Hesser
Non-Fiction
The Rules of Work by Richard Templar
The Rules of Work is a definitive code for personal success. This is an eye opening book for those who would like to rise to the top but don't seem to be able to find the map. … [Read more...] about The Rules of Work by Richard Templar
The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
The famous Lartigue Monorail from Listowel to Ballybunion is the subject of this book, published by The Oakwood Press. This revised edition incorporates the original booklet by A T Newham. A must … [Read more...] about The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
Neighbors by Jan T. Gross
Neightbors tells of the destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland. One summer day in 1941, half of the Polish town of Jedwabne murdered the other half - 1,600 men, women and children … [Read more...] about Neighbors by Jan T. Gross
A Pity Youth Does Not Last
Micheál O'Guiheen was the last in a distinguished line of poets of the Great Blasket Island. His story is not only a tale of youth and the pain of its passing; it also recounts the remote island's … [Read more...] about A Pity Youth Does Not Last
Reach for the Ground
Reach for the Ground is a collection of celebrated columns by Jeffrey Bernard from the Spectator. His column was called Low Life. Reach for the Ground enhances Bernard's reputation for savage … [Read more...] about Reach for the Ground
The Unforgiven
The Unforgiven is the story of Don Revie's Lees United. The best team ever in the English First Division. The most controversial team ever in the English First Division. The most successful manager … [Read more...] about The Unforgiven
We are the Dammed United
Phil Rostron tells the real story of Brian Clough's short but traumatic reign at Leeds United. This explosive account covers all the drama that ensued from the moment Clough was earmarked to succeed … [Read more...] about We are the Dammed United
The Complete Mexican Cookbook
A vibrant and fascinating guide to ingredients, cooking techniques and culinary traditions of Mexico and Central/South America. there are over 350 delicious recipes and 1,450 sensational … [Read more...] about The Complete Mexican Cookbook
Where the Old West stayed Young
This is the remarkable story of Brown's Park, told for the first time, together with an account of the rise and fall of the cattle ranch business in Colorado and Wyoming. There are many … [Read more...] about Where the Old West stayed Young