The Simple Game, an Irish Jockey's Memoir is an honest and emotional account of author and professional jockey Thomas Foley's struggle to recapture his passion for the sport and the horses that came … [Read more...] about The Simple Game – An Irish Jockey’s Memoir
Non-Fiction
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
The purpose of the Pyramid Texts was to help the dead King take his place amongst the gods, in particular to reunite him with his divine father Ra; at this period the afterlife was seen as being in … [Read more...] about The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Granuaile – A Notorious Woman
The life and times of Grace O'Malley 1530 - 1603, this book tells the story of the notorious pirate from the West of Ireland. Her story is set against the backdrop of life and politics in the 16 … [Read more...] about Granuaile – A Notorious Woman
Skeptics and True Believers
Years ago, noted science teacher and writer Chet Raymo embarked upon his own quest to reconcile the miracle stories he learned as a child with the science he learned as an adult. Skeptics and True … [Read more...] about Skeptics and True Believers
Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro
The author raises very pertinent questions in this fascinating book. What do your symptoms and illnesses tell you about yourself? Understanding how your emotions and thoughts affect you … [Read more...] about Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro
The Cruel Peace by Fred Inglis
The sub title is Living through the Cold War. Within the brisk narrative history of the years 1945 to 1990 which forms the back bone of the book are interspersed chapters of 'Biography' and … [Read more...] about The Cruel Peace by Fred Inglis
The American Future – A History by Simon Schama
Simon Schama is the leading historian of our time. He discusses the most compelling issues facing Americans now - and traces the deep history of the causes that have led to the present crisis. An … [Read more...] about The American Future – A History by Simon Schama
The Israel Lobby
The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy - How a powerful American interest group has created havoc in the Middle East, damaged Israel itself and now threatens an even more perilous future. A well … [Read more...] about The Israel Lobby
Gems & Crystals for beginners
Gemstones and crystals are more than pretty pieces of rock to be made into jewelry. For centuries they have been used as an aid to healing and meditation and as a means of increasing personal … [Read more...] about Gems & Crystals for beginners
The Cook and the Gardener by Amanda Hesser
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