Myths & Legends

The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These lrish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings.

An exciting set of tales from the Buddhist tradition to inspire, move, challenge and amuse

Lucian Brewse Burke, a middle-aged public servant, works in a shabby county council sub-office in the bleak Irish midlands, mired in Kafkaesque bureaucracy and petty skirmishes with locals. Upon the arrival of his old university friends on their way to Yeats’s funeral, things turn toward the eccentric. They embark on a days-long, cross-country spree brimming with booze-fueled nostalgia.

Read about nine Irish goddesses who were prophets, shapeshifters and warriors, with the ability to communicate with birds and animals. Find out how they defeated their enemies in battle, kept the peace, calmed raging storms – and one became a river!

From flying saucers and supersonic spaceships, to alien encounters and famous fakes, this classic title traces UFOs throughout history. First published in 1977, this is the second book from Usborne's World of the Unknown series to be back by popular demand. With a foreword by impressionist Jon Culshaw.

Eight favourite Greek myths - illustrated in colourful, cartoon-strip style!