From the author of Who Owns Britain and producer of the Sunday Times Rich List

This book is intended for scholars of both Irish literature and history, as well as those engaged in the study of peace building and conflict studies, given Keenan's representation of Belfast as a city possessed of more than sectarian antagonism. The joint presentation of original literary fiction alongside a weighty academic introduction will appeal to those involved directly in the academic study of Irish culture, and those with a more general interest in the literature and history of 20th-Century Ireland.

This interdisciplinary collection, written by experts in their fields, addresses how models from ancient Greece and Rome have permeated Irish political discourse in the century since 1916. Topics covered include the reception and rejection of classical culture in Ireland; and the politics of Irish language engagement with Greek and Roman models.

Froman Observer columnist and Twitter sensation, the story of a boy growing up in a family bonded by loss, love and mockery, set against the backdrop of Northern Ireland in the 1990s.

Today over a million people in Illinois claim Irish ancestry and celebrate their love for Ireland. This concise narrative history brings together both familiar and unheralded stories of the Irish in Illinois, highlighting the critical roles these immigrants and their descendants played in the settlement and the making of the Prairie State.

Twenty years on from her controversial and acclaimed book, 'Northern Protestants: An Unsettled People', Susan McKay takes a fresh look at the Protestant community in Northern Ireland. Based on brand-new interviews and told with McKay's trademark passion and conviction.

Marked by names such as W. B. Yeats, James Joyce and Patrick Pearse, the decade 1910-1920 was a period of revolutionary change in Ireland. Leading experts in Irish history, literature and culture address Ireland's entrance into modernity as a response to the lingering memory of the national leader Charles Stewart Parnell.

In her long struggle for independence, Ireland had one vital weapon that the British did not possess and, as the shots of her battle for Independence rang out, it proved to be one that the the rebel forces perfected with deadly consequences for the ‘ancient enemy’. Eventually Ireland acquired almost 15,000 of these weapons. Some of them fell into Britain’s or her agents’ hands, some remained neutral, but the vast majority were in Irish Nationalist hands throughout this long struggle and, without them, Ireland would not be the free, independent, state she is today. This initially unknown, unrecognised and unique weapon was the Public House, and its ammunition consisted of (a) the publican, (b) the building itself where the licensee traded and (c) the bar staff who maintained this weapon. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that without the public house Ireland could well be still be part of the British Empire. In this, the first book to identify the pivotal role of the Irish pub, and to give an overview of the role of alcohol in the war for Irish independence, author and historian Eddie Bohan traces the vital place of the Irish pub as a meeting place, a safe house and even banker for the Irish revolution. This is a book to savour, one the reader will return to again and again, especially now as the public house is under siege once again by a foreign enemy.

The stunning heart-warming memoir about two doctors, a husband and wife, coming to terms with a devastating diagnosis.

A PEOPLE'S PORTRAIT OF A REMARKABLE PERIOD OF MOMENTOUS CHANGE IN IRISH HISTORY. Independence Memories is a fascinating social history, from living and inherited memory, of the period surrounding Irish independence and the Civil War. It was a time of violence, of death, of emigration, of families divided into pro- and anti-Treaty, Michael Collins and De Valera.

Everyone is on a journey -- from the moment we are born to the final moments before our death. Oftentimes, we don't take the time to deal with our emotional pain until we are faced with a major challenge in life. Here in Lessons from a Bedside, Breda Casserly, a healthcare chaplain at the Galway Hospice, shares the lessons in emotional healing she's learned from her patients.

2020 Publication. This monograph on the life of Irish artist Daniel O’Neill (1920-1974) marks the centenary of his birth. Born during the war of independence, the story begins with O’Neill’s first attempts to exhibit in his native city of Belfast during World War II with fellow artists and life-long friends, Gerard Dillon and George Campbell. Considered a mysterious and enigmatic figure during his lifetime, new material shines light on O’Neills’s personal struggles and his complex relationship with his dealer, Victor Waddington.

Vicereines of Ireland uncovers the considerable contributions women behind the throne made to the social and cultural life of Ireland.

Visually stunning, accessible and an academic tour de force, this Atlas will resonate with everybody who has a connection to Ireland and anybody interested in the Irish coast.

Paul Perry’s first solo novel tells of smothering power, loyalty and agency thwarted by the tragic patterns of memory and behaviour. The Garden is a modern fable, and a warning against trespassing upon nature in the name of profit.

An inspiring true story of love, loss and a fight for survival from Zoe Holohan, the Irish woman who lost her husband while on honeymoon, and suffered devastating injuries herself, in Greece's deadly 2018 wildfires.

Kickstart your weight-loss and health goals with Trisha Lewis, the inspirational chef and Instagram slimming sensation.

THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE

Irish journalist who met John Wayne, Madonna, Pele, Richard Harris, Elton John, George Harrison and others. Paddy enjoyed a colourful life with many adventures but is not battling a terminal disease. NB - We will have a limited supply of signed copies, these will be sold on a first come basis.

Re-printed December 2020. This book tells of the pivotal role played by ‘ordinary’ Cork women in the War of Independence, 1916-1923.

Sixteen established authors - including Kevin Barry, Roddy Doyle, Lisa McInerney and Lyra McKee - and sixteen new voices write on their experience of being working-class in Ireland

This is the story of life in Ireland – a story half a billion years in the making. With its castles, crannogs and passage tombs, Ireland is a land where history looms large, but the saga of life on this island dates back millions of years before the first people set foot here.

Hot on the heels of Killing at its Very Extreme, Dublin: October 1917 - November 1920, Someone Has to Die for This, Dublin: November 1920 - July 1921 wrenches the reader into of the final frenetic months of Dublin's War of Independence, in uncompromising, unflinching, and unprecedented detail.

Beating What’s Eating Me was written with the intention of helping other people with anorexia, and it gives a fascinating insight into Barbara’s lived experience as she travelled the road to recovery. It is essential reading for people suffering with anorexia, their families and friends, and also for mental health professionals who are seeking to gain a deeper understanding of people who are living with an eating disorder.

The Lockdown Papers is a miscellany of satire, reflection and analysis of Irish life over five decades from academic and columnist John Dillon.

"This is the story of the writer, Lafcadio Hearn, a complex and troubled man, as he tries to come to terms with his life and at the same time, negotiate the ancient, mysterious and fast-changing civilisation of nineteenth century Japan. Handled with great delicacy and empathy, from start to finish, Black Dragonfly is a pure pleasure to read." --- Christine Dwyer Hickey

A history of the fate of a single family in the period of the Irish Revolution.

Willard, his mother and his girlfriend Nyla have spent their entire lives in an endless journey where daily survival is dictated by the ultimate imperative: obey the rules, or you will lose your place in the Line.

Reconciling Ireland is a unique guide to the history of the last half-century, compiling as it does all the texts of the key British?–Irish political agreements relating to Northern Ireland for the first time.

A hilarious memoir about growing up in Northern Ireland in the 90s towards the end of the Troubles and a brilliantly propelling narrative of the extraordinary background story of her mother.

This book tells the story of America's most notorious Irish- American gangsters- the men who rose poverty, brutally created criminal empires and made millions before more often than not dying violently.In different circumstances, these men could have been captains of industry, politicians, or union leaders; instead they chose a path of crime that turned them into some of the most wanted men in America.

This latest book from Maurice Curtis combines a story of a changing Dublin with a story of music, as seen through the eyes of a young person growing up in the city. In this fascinating saga, we discover a city full of history, mystery, mayhem and magic and catch a flavour of what makes Dublin unique.

The stunning new novel from the beloved bestselling author. A tragic accident leaves the small seaside town of Fairweather reeling. But when stranger Tom McLysaght arrives in the community, the locals find their lives changing in ways they never could have imagined. None of them realise that Tom is hiding a secret.

A young woman comes of age in the shadow of her family's tragic pastWhen Beth Crowe starts university, she is shadowed by the ghost of her potential as a competitive swimmer. Free to create a fresh identity for herself, she finds herself among people who adore the poetry of her grandfather, Benjamin Crowe, who died tragically before she was born. She embarks on a secret relationship - and on a quest to discover the truth about Benjamin and his widow, her beloved grandmother Lydia.

He jumped to his death in front of witnesses. Now his wife is charged with murder.

This first novel from a non-fiction writer, is Three Women's Lisa Taddeo's story of the depraved Joan, who finds her killer streak after enduring a lifetime of cruelties from men. Set in New York and sweltering Los Angeles, this is one you won't want to miss

Were you beguiled by Daisy Jones & The Six in 2019? Writer Jenkins Reid is back with a new novel about the four Riva children, offspring of a rock star. As their annual end-of-summer party spirals out of control, secrets are spilled and, by the end of the night, everything is chaos.

The new thriller from the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train, this novel starts with a brutal murder - and what looks to be a case with a clear killer soon becomes more complicated. Twisty and complex, this is a story that explores how tragic events rarely happen in isolation.

The unforgettable story of the sisters who changed fashion forever.

A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another raid comes on the air. The IRA may have gone underground after the Good Friday agreement, but they never really went away, and lately,bomb threats, arms drops, and helicopters floating ominously over the city have become features of everyday life. As the anchor requests the public's help in locating those responsible for this latest raid - a robbery at a gas station -Tessa's sister appears on the screen.

Turn a Blind Eye is the third instalment in the gripping story of Detective Inspector William Warwick, by the master storyteller and Sunday Times number one bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles.

Evoking the golden age of crime, and for fans of Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie, comes A Gambling Man, from one of the world's bestselling thriller writers, David Baldacci. A lucky roll of the dice California, 1949. Aloysius Archer is on his way to start a new job with a renowned Private Investigator in Bay Town.

Jack Taylor has finally escaped his violent life in Galway for a quiet retirement in the countryside, but - of course - things won't stay quiet for long.

The sunniest places hold the darkest secrets . . . A stunning 1950s set debut mystery brimming with atmosphere and perfect for fans of Tangerine, Small Pleasures and Mad Men.

BILLY SUMMERS is Stephen King's gripping and compelling novel about a contract killer, an ex-marine, with one last payday to earn before he retires. Once again King sets his storytelling talent on a new path with this epic new thriller. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The new unputdownable thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR. Every family has its secrets. This family's secrets are deadly .

ROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NO. 1 BESTSELLERS THE WOMEN WHO RAN AWAY AND THE MISSING WIFE At the first wedding, there's a shock. The second wedding is unexpected. By the third, Delphie thinks nothing could surprise her. But she's wrong.

The new novel from the author of Normal People. Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a distribution warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up, and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood.

From the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author comes the latest instalment in the epic multimillion-selling series, The Seven Sisters. The story of Merope, the missing sister, is waiting to be told . .

William McIlvanney changed the face of crime fiction when he created DI Laidlaw, the original brooding Glasgow cop. He wrote three Laidlaw books and, as recently discovered, left one handwritten manuscript tantalisingly unfinished when he passed away in December 2015. In the early 1980s one young fan, Ian Rankin, took Laidlaw as inspiration for his own detective, John Rebus. Now, Rankin is back to finish what McIlvanney started. The Dark Remains, the story of Laidlaw's first case, is written by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin.

In Finding Ashley, a deeply moving novel from the number one bestseller Danielle Steel, two estranged sisters get the chance to reconnect and right the wrongs of the past.

The brand new thriller from SAS legend and 5 million copy bestselling author Chris Ryan - introducing Joe Bowman, the ex-SAS hero battling opioid addiction and his own inner demons.

From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love and exile, war and family.

The brand new Detective Jack Warr thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante Do you know what a Judas Horse is? When the wild mustangs are running free, you corral one and train it. When he's ready, you release him and he'll bring his team back into the corral - like Judas betraying them...'

Twenty-six new short stories representing the state of the art in international science fiction, selected by Lavie Tidhar.The Best of World SF draws together stories from across the spectrum of science fiction - expect robots, spaceships and time travel, as well as some really weird stuff - representing twenty-one countries and five continents.

Falling in love with the enemy is the ultimate act of betrayal... 1917. A farm girl from Cavan, Veronica McDermott is desperate to find more to life than peeling potatoes. Inspired by real life events and marking the centenary of the end of the War of Independence, Dublin's Girl is a thrilling historical debut from an exciting new Irish voice.

The landline rings as Agneta is waving off her grandchildren. Just one word comes out of the receiver: 'Geiger'. For decades, Agneta has always known that this moment would come, but she is shaken.

From the author of Bad Day in Blackrock, White City is a darkly funny, gripping and ultimately moving new novel about the agony of losing control of your life and learning hard truths about the person you thought you were

John Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands.

'A mix of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye and a Maeve Binchy novel [...] perfect to savor as we emerge from this particular winter.' American Booksellers Association indie pick 'A delightfully friendly and welcoming read' LoveReading

TWO STRANGERS, A CHILD, AND A SPLIT SECOND CHOICE THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING . . .

Jeanie Masterson has a gift: she can hear the last words of the dead. Passed down from generation to generation, this gift means she is able to make wrongs right, to give voice to unspoken love and dying regrets. She and her father have worked happily alongside each other for years, but now he's unexpectedly announced that he wants to retire early and leave the business to her and her life is called into question.

A heart stops. Their story starts. 'A sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page. I loved it. All the stars!' - Josie Silver, author of One Day in December Sometimes saving a life is only the start of the story...

This high-stakes space-based adventure will be perfect for those who loved Children of Time, also by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . .

A stunning World War Two novel for fans of Natasha Lester, Heather Morris, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham, based on a true story.

Madame Burova - Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant was retiring and leaving her booth on the Brighton seafront after fifty years.

Iraq, the turn of the millennium. Three very different women, a secretary, an artist and a diplomat's wife, must each confront how far they will go to protect their families, under the ruthless rule of a dictator . . .

You come to Soul Shrink to be healed. You don't expect to die. Two years ago, Fran's sister Jenna disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong.

A riotous blast of sex, scandal, obsession, love, feminism, gender, music, class and transgression from an author who is 'totally and unmistakably the real deal' (Kevin Barry).

Foresight is not always a gift... The summer Natasha Rothwell turns fifteen, strange dancing lights appear in the sky above her small town, lights that she interprets as portents of doom.

The author of The Radio 2 Book Club Pick The Shelf returns with her brand new novel. Millie is a perfectionist. She's happy, she's successful and, with a great support network of friends and family (and a very grumpy cat), she's never lonely.

Three women, three different stages of life, united by one thing: the chance to start again. A story of friendship, taking chances and finding a new lease in life - no matter your age.

The comprehensive and powerful new book from renowned psychiatrist Jim Lucey.

Irish Author (Lives in Dublin, originally from Galway). Gerry is Ireland’s leading health and performance coach and founder of Soul Space Awaken Your Power Within is a powerful guide for all ages, one which takes us on a path of discovery to a deeper understanding of who we truly are and the limitless possibilities of which we are all capable.

A gripping account of the legal battles, insidious marketing campaigns, and cutting-edge food science that have brought us to our current public health crisis, Hooked lays out all that the food industry is doing to exploit and deepen our addictions, and shows us why what we eat has never mattered more.

'Our time together is limited and exceedingly precious. We write to make sense of our existence, even as it sweeps us into the darkest zones of physical decline, and death.'

Andrew Morton, renowned bestselling author of Diana: Her True Story, offers unique insight into these two drastically different sisters - one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it - and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family and the way it has adapted to the changing mores of the twentieth century.

A revolutionary book on healing trauma from bestselling author and globally renowned icon, Oprah Winfrey and trauma therapy expert Dr Bruce Perry

Sharon Stone, one of the most renowned actresses in the world, suffered a massive stroke that cost her not only her health, but her career, family, fortune, and global fame. In The Beauty of Living Twice, she chronicles her efforts to rebuild her life, and the slow road back to wholeness and health. In an industry that doesn't accept failure, in a world where too many voices are silenced, Stone found the power to return, the courage to speak up, and the will to make a difference in the lives of women and children around the globe.

165 million years ago saw the birth of rhythm. 66 million years ago was the first melody. 40 thousand years ago Homo sapiens created the first musical instrument. Today music fills our lives. How we have created, performed and listened to this music throughout history has defined what our species is and how we understand who we are. Yet music is an overlooked part of our origin story.

'A hugely generous and thoughtful book which reminds us of the distinction between loneliness on the one hand and solitude on the other - and emphasises the dignity and adventure of a life lived on one's own terms' - ALAIN DE BOTTON 'A kind, wise celebration of solo living - a joyous invitation to make your own declaration of independence' - DAISY BUCHANAN 'Thoughtful and thought provoking, it made me genuinely excited about spending time in my own company' - FELICITY CLOAKE How to be alone and absolutely own it, by founder of the Alonement blog and podcast, Francesca Specter.

A brilliant and soulful biography of one of today's most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Nick Cave.

Find out how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace.

The highly-anticipated portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, by the prize-winning, bestselling author of Say Nothing.

How do you sniff out danger? What is a sense of direction or a gut instinct? You know about your five senses: hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. But recent research has shown that we actually have at least thirty-two. We take our senses for granted but what would be possible if we properly understood how they all work?

The height of Mt. Everest was first measured in 1850, but the closest any westerner got to Everest during the next 71 years, until 1921, was 40 miles. The Hunt for Mt. Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world's highest mountain.

One of our brightest young writers. -- Martin Doyle - Irish Times Published On: 2021-01-02 A brilliant new voice on tech and life: this debut essay collection announces a startling talent

From Vice journalist and executive producer of hit Netflix documentary Fyre comes an eye-opening look at the con artists, grifters and snake oil salesmen of the digital age-and why we can't stop falling for them.

Peter, a brilliant scientist, is told that he will lose everything he loves. His husband. His family. His friends. His ability to travel the world. All will be gone. But Peter will not give up. He vows that this will not be the end and instead seeks a completely new beginning.

Achieve genuine inner healing, let go of past trauma and find clarity, resilience and freedom with #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Vex King. By committing to the principles and unique practices in this book, you'll raise your vibration, release what's holding you back and create space to welcome more joyful experiences into your life.

An inspiring and thought-provoking new book that explains the power of applying reverse-engineering to all areas of your life, from a cycling champion who has proven its success.

Books Do Furnish a Life is divided by theme, including celebrating nature, exploring humanity, and interrogating faith. For the first time, it brings together Richard Dawkins' forewords, afterwords and introductions to the work of some of the leading thinkers of our age - Carl Sagan, Lawrence Krauss, Jacob Bronowski, Lewis Wolpert - with a selection of his reviews to provide an electrifying celebration of science writing, both fiction and non-fiction.

The Happy Dog Owner will show you how to cultivate a relationship with your dog that will actively improve your health and wellbeing, as well as resulting in a happier and healthier dog.

Research has shown that being near water or blue space helps us to be present, less stressed and more connected. Dr Catherine Kelly explores why, and how you can use it to enhance wellbeing.

From the Booker-shortlisted author of The Mars Room, a career-spanning collection of spectacular essays about politics and culture.

From a derelict post-Soviet mining town in Kazakhstan, to the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua via an oil town in Texas, to the heart of the Maria Mountains in Colombia, O'Sullivan hears remarkable stories from a fascinating array of people, and attempts to unravel their complex meaning while asking the question: who gets to define what is and what isn't an illness?Reminiscent of the work of Oliver Sacks, Stephen Grosz and Henry Marsh, The Sleeping Beauties is a moving and unforgettable scientific investigation with a very human face.

This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning sovereign in British history. It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight and authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years.

Bexy Cameron grew up in the notorious Children of God cult, where the concept of family means something very different to what we are all used to. Determined to find peace, she set off on a road trip across America to explore the hold cults still hold today. We all know that our childhoods can cast long, dragging shadows.

Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope.

Is he an underdog, an antihero, a conman, or some combination of the three? Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins had a front-row seat for the drama: the pileups, wrestling for control, meltdowns, and the unlikeliest outcome of all, success. A story of power, recklessness, struggle, and triumph, Power Play is an exhilarating look at how a team of eccentrics and innovators beat the odds... and changed the future.

'Best of the Booker' winner Salman Rushdie, an incisive and inspiring collection of non-fiction essays, criticism and speeches that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the evolution of language and culture Gathering pieces written between 2003 and 2020, including several never previously in print, Languages of Truth chronicles a period of momentous cultural shifts.

Published alongside a landmark 5-part BBC1 TV series featuring Prince William, Sir David Attenborough and many of the Prize Council members. We have ten years to change the fate of our planet's future - this is how. With an introduction from HRH Prince William and contributions from David Attenborough, Shakira, Christiana Figueres and more.

New Michael Wolff book which concludes his Trump trilogy - While the information we are permitted to release today is relatively sparse we understand it’s a brilliant book, containing more than a few surprises and a large dose of the fresh approach that characterised Fire and Fury.

The definitive behind-the-scenes story of Trump's final year in office, by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, the Pulitzer Prize winning reporters and authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller, A Very Stable Genius.

Schoolboy. Poisoner. Serial Killer. The chilling tale of The Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young

From the New York Times bestselling author comes a timely and illuminating history of personal transportation, and how it has transformed the world we live in.

A bestselling author tries to rehabillitate a much-maligned field.

Sheryl Iott investigates the relevancy of cognitive science to musical development and distills cutting-edge teaching and learning methods for musicians of all skill levels based on these scientific concepts. Filled with over 100 musical examples, this book imparts practical suggestions and advice that anybody can incorporate into their own practice.