Nora was twenty years old and penniless when she eloped from Ireland with Joyce, a man of brilliant promise but few accomplishments whom she'd known but three months. She remained with him until his … [Read more...] about Nora by Brenda Maddox
Biography
Robert Tressell, Dubliner by Bryan MacMahon
The book tells the story of the gradual revelation of some of the details of Robert Tressell's life and the discovery of his manuscript The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists., This led to the … [Read more...] about Robert Tressell, Dubliner by Bryan MacMahon
Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
This is a substantial and widely acclaimed biography of Sean Lemass, considered one of the finest political leaders in the history of the Irish state. The author explores facets of Irish life which … [Read more...] about Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
In the first full-length biography of Alexander Hamilton in decades, Ron Chernow tells the riveting story of a man who overcame all odds to inspire, and scandalise the newborn America. According to … [Read more...] about Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
On August 3, 1916, Sir Roger Casement was hanged at Pentonville prison for high treason. In this biography, the author makes full use of a wealth of new material. He deals conclusively with the … [Read more...] about Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
Germany Calling by Mary Kenny
A biography of William Joyce, the Irishman who became known as Lord Haw Haw for his Third Reich propaganda broadcasts. Mary Kenny has written an absorbingly elegant study. … [Read more...] about Germany Calling by Mary Kenny
The First 125 Years Musgrave Bros. , Cork
This is the history of the first 125 years of the Musgrave Group from Cork. The business was founded by brothers Thomas and Stuart Musgrave. Musgrave has grown to become Ireland's largest grocery … [Read more...] about The First 125 Years Musgrave Bros. , Cork
Tiger Woods by Benedict and Keteyian
In 2009, Tiger Woods was the most famous athlete on the planet, living what appeared to be the perfect life. Married to a Swedish beauty and the father of two young children, he was the winner of … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods by Benedict and Keteyian
Michael Jackson: The Magic & The Madness
This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life. Including his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson: The Magic & The Madness
The Snowball by Alice Schroeder
Here is THE book recounting the life and times of one of the most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. The legendary Omaha investor has never written a memoir, but now he has allowed one … [Read more...] about The Snowball by Alice Schroeder