In 1856 Owen Jones published this big book of illustrations of Ornamental Art. The book features styles from Ancient Egypt, Byzantine Ornament, Arabian Ornament, Hindoo Ornament and Celtic … [Read more...] about The Grammar of Ornament
Non-Fiction
The Western Island – The Great Blasket
Robin Flower was a regular visitor to the Great Blasket Island. He wrote about the colourful characters who lived there, as well as growing to appreciate the mysteries of the island where 'strange … [Read more...] about The Western Island – The Great Blasket
Have a Little Faith – A True Story
Mitch Albom returns to non-fiction for this best selling book. Albom writes movingly about the central questions in life. No one can fail to be touched and uplifted by this extraordinary book. … [Read more...] about Have a Little Faith – A True Story
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
"You hold in your hand a great Secret" It has been passed down through the ages, highly coveted, hidden, lost stolen and bought for vast sums of money. Now Rhonda Byrne reveals the Secret to … [Read more...] about The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Illuminated Manuscripts
Illuminated Manuscripts are usually strikingly beautiful numbering amongst the most glorious works of art created during the Middle Ages. No one really knows when the art of illuminating manuscripts … [Read more...] about Illuminated Manuscripts
Imperial Rome
This guide to Imperial Rome comes with transparent overlays of Archaeological sites. We can see the ancient monument inits present state. Then we can put the transparency over the picture to … [Read more...] about Imperial Rome
Wild Flowers
Collins have published a number of pocket sized Gem Guides. We feature Wild Flowers. This handy pocket sized book is the perfect reference guide for any field trip. This small book is packed … [Read more...] about Wild Flowers
The Great Fraud of Ulster by T M Healy
The Great Fraud of Ulster is the story of the Ulster Plantation in the 1600's. This a grim and fascinating account of the way the Plantation of Ulster was carried out. This book was published by … [Read more...] about The Great Fraud of Ulster by T M Healy
Divided City – Portrait of Dublin 1913
In Dublin during 1913 the employers imposed a lock-out of their workers. The confrontation between the employers, led by William Martin Murphy, and the workers , led by Jim Larkin became one of the … [Read more...] about Divided City – Portrait of Dublin 1913
Optimism by Michéal Fanning
Optimism is a collection of Poems in English and Irish. Michéal Fanning was a doctor based in Dingle. He passed away in 2010. He was also a community activist, a prolific poet in English and Irish, … [Read more...] about Optimism by Michéal Fanning