The Liffey Press

Reprint. So Far, So Good recounts the story of an ordinary man who has enjoyed extraordinary adventures. Paddy Barry explored remote parts of the world, often on his Galway Hooker sailing boat. From Siberia to Tierra del Fuego, Connemara to Malawi, on mountains and on sea, Paddy has endured hardships very few could match.

Offers a historical assessment of the development of the motorcar within Ireland and its role as a modernising force on the island between the years 1896-1939.

A photographic tour of the pilgrims of Ireland's Croagh Patrick plus text describing the pilgrimage phenomena in general

In June 2004, Carole Coleman interviewed George W Bush, challenging him on the war in Iraq. Beginning with an account of that interview and its aftermath, this book discovers that religion is far from a spent force, but has become the driving power that motivates people's lives. It provides an outsider's glimpse into the heart of God's Country.

Called the 'Master of Masters', Cretzan was a remarkable talent who survived incredible hardship and personal tragedies to hone his craft. This book traces his journey from seeing action on the Eastern Front, in Rommel's Afrika Korps and in Italy, to Ireland, where he became one of the most accomplished glass blowers of the 20th century.

This follow up to the best-selling Joys of Joy is a tour de force of hopes and dreams and setbacks, a story that will encourage readers to never give up no matter how many times they get knocked down. It is also a sometimes heartbreaking but more often hilarious tale of humongous highs and lethal lows as Gary describes life after prison.

Inside these pages are stories based on situations described by students: bullying, peer pressure, dealing with grief, social media and, shockingly, suicide.

This step-by-step guide can set you free by breaking the chains of your past and helping you to embrace a bright new future.

A delightful account of an Irish ambassador's experiences in nine very different postings.

Niall Downey - a cardio-thoracic surgeon who retrained to become a commercial airline pilot - uses his expertise in medicine and aviation to explore the critical issue of managing human error.

Argues that mental health difficulties can best be treated by understanding the experiences of those who have lived through them.