The Emergency in Colour brings wartime Ireland to life in dramatic color.Through extensive research, the photos presented here have been painstakingly hand-colorized by photographer John O'Byrne, showing what life on the island was like in extraordinary times.There are over 200 photographs from across the country, many of which have never been published before, all of them accompanied by fascinating and accessible captions from historian Michael B. Barry.
The third thrilling pony adventure in the Rowan Tree Stables series.
Ireland's Call is the gripping story of Ireland's 2024 Six Nations campaign, for young readers. The latest book in Paul O'Flynn's 'Irish Sporting Legends' series recounts the highs and lows of an emerging team, on and off the pitch, in their battle for Six Nations glory.
Join much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna as she takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats - from bogs to beaches and woodland to grassland. Discover how habitats work and which creatures and plants to look out for in each one, from the very rare to the most common, all brought to life with amazing illustrations by Barry Falls.The latest book in the bestselling and award-winning Gill Books series of big topics tackled by experts, this beautifully illustrated guide introduces Ireland's plants, animals, trees and insects to readers of all ages.
Family is what you make it - an empowering story about change and how to deal with it.
Stories of bravery and resistance from forgotten Irish heroes of World War II.
Take a visual tour of Ireland's lighthouses - and learn loads along the way!
An absorbing and innovative biography of Ireland's national poet by a new literary talent.
Not only is belly fat bad for your health, it can also be a real challenge to lose: you feel like you're doing all the right things, but it just won't budge.Abdominal weight loss requires a multi-pronged approach that goes way beyond just what you eat. In The Belly Fat Solution, Dr Eva demystifies the true causes of belly fat. Discover: - How to prevent stress hormones from storing fat around your waist- Which supplements actually work to help you lose weight- The importance of the gut microbiome- The type of exercise that makes a difference and the type of exercise to avoid- The role that sleep plays in getting resultsWith an easy-to-follow diet plan based on the most recent science, The Belly Fat Solution is a revolutionary, proven approach to losing that fat around the middle...for good!
Chronic constipation can take over your life and leave you feeling bloated, sluggish and frustrated, especially when standard solutions like more fiber, water or exercise don't seem to help.Written by leading gut-health dietitian Lorraine Cooney, this book takes a deep dive into the factors that could be contributing to constipation and its myriad related symptoms, such as bloating and gas. Drawing from a wealth of practical insights that are grounded in scientific research and enriched by her hands-on clinical experience, Lorraine offers actionable steps and strategies to free you from the grip of constipation and improve your overall gut health.
Get ready to meet everyone's favorite creatures from Irish folklore, all using their powers in unexpected ways. In this charmingly illustrated collection of rhyming stories these naughty little fairies, púcas and wisps learn to turn frowns upside down and go from frightening to fun!Join Liam the Leprechaun, Betty the Banshee, Pádraig the Púca, Willow the Wisp, Fiadh the Fairy and Seán the Selkie for lots of bedtime giggles.Told with humor and warmth, this new twist on Irish folk legends, inspired by the National Folklore Collection, will delight a whole new generation of young readers.
Grandad is running a summer pony camp at the stables for the first time, and Grace and Aaron are helping out. The pony club games soon get quite competitive, and siblings Leah and Ryan can't stop causing trouble for each other and the stables.But when one of the stables' pregnant mares starts to give birth and the foal gets stuck, all the pony camp chaos pales into insignificance. The vet is called - but a furze fire is blocking the road! Grace and Aaron need to ride out and fetch her ... but will they get back in time to save the foal?
When an explosion rips through the chemistry lab at Dublin's Raven's Hill School and six girls are injured, the first thought is that it's an experiment gone wrong. Then the Gardaí start investigating and declare it a potential bomb attack. But, if so, who was it targeting, and why?Ella, Becky, Maeve and Mackenzie are rushed to hospital, along with the injured Frankie and Sorcha, who team up with Jess to figure out what actually happened. But what they discover is something more sinister than even they could have imagined.
Twins Flo and Eddie are staying with their grandad while their mum travels for work. Nosing around in Grandad's attic, they find a villainous-looking duck frozen inside a special, temperature-controlled chamber. Eddie accidentally presses the DEFROST button and releases super-villain Evil Duck!It turns out that Grandad, AKA Fearless Frank, is a retired superhero duck who captured his nemesis Evil Duck many moons ago, saving society from his sinister schemes. But now Evil Duck has escaped, and Grandad is too old to recapture him alone, Eddie and Flo are going to have to help him track the super-villain down before he gets back to his evil ways!
Discover the wonder of Ireland's hidden swim spots.
Aged just 12, Patrick Sheedy placed his first bet for 10p and devised his first scam, marking the beginning of his life as a compulsive gambler and one of Ireland's most notorious con artists. Nearly 40 years on, after accumulating almost 100 criminal convictions, gambling away over a million euro and serving time in some of Ireland's toughest prisons, his life is back on track and he has taken control of his addiction.Sheedy's is a tale of compulsive gambling and one man's decades-long battle with addiction and the terrible lengths he went to feed it. Shocking, gripping and powerfully honest, A Hundred to One is the tell-all story of the author's pursuit of 'the big win' at the cost of everyone and everything around him. It is also a hopeful reminder that recovery is possible, even from the depths of addiction.
A celebration of classic potato recipes from Irelandâ¿s favourite granny.
Little Lamb learns that helping others helps her to feel stronger too.
A hilarious memoir about the freedom and contentment that lies on the other side of addiction.
This practical book will guide you from 'survive' to 'thrive'. With tools to help you deal effectively with anxiety, overwhelm and panic attacks, you will also discover how to clarify and plan your next steps, taking you from 'It's all too much!' to 'I've got this.'
Another adventure with Milly McCarthy, the chaos queen from Cork.
Prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev för att få fantastiska erbjudanden och inspiration för din nästa läsning.
Genom att registrera dig accepterar du vår personuppgiftspolicy.
