Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. So, her parents' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her…

What was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world? In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the R…

Marianne is eight years old when her mother goes missing. Left behind with her baby brother and grieving father in a ramshackle house on the edge of a small village, she clings to the fragmented memories of her mother’s love; the …

From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Masters of Death is a queer, page-turning fantasy bursting with Olivie Blake’s signature sharp wit, stunning prose and unforgettable characters. This book is about an …

Matt Sewell returns with a sumptuous celebration of the most amazing migrating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish,  insects and even plants who battle through Earth's toughest conditions to make extreme journeys. Gorgeously illustrate…

Dublin is the only city in the world to produce three Nobel Prize winners for literature. An indication that something remarkable was taking place, not only in the capital but in the whole country, came in the extraordinary conflu…

Pictorial map illustrating almost 200 medieval coats of arms of Ireland's principal families.A map of Ireland showing the locations of the lands occupied by each family between the 14th and 17th centuries, following the Norman inv…

This comprehensive directory lists historic locations in Dublin on a street-by-street basis, describing events during the tumultuous decade from the 1913 Dublin Lockout, through the 1916 Easter Rising and Irish War of Independence…

Get an up-close look at mega machines!Get ready for an in-depth exploration inside incredible mega machines. From super-fast bullet trains to high-tech space stations, these brightly illustrated pages let you explore each machine …

Dive into a magical world with our enchanting collection of 14 classic fairy tales in this 160-page full-colour hardback book! Perfect for children aged 7 and over, each tale, including timeless favourites like The Snow Queen, Rap…

Tour the incredible scope of the cosmos as we know it with the editor in chief of Astronomy, featuring jaw-dropping illustrations and full-color photography from the magazine’s archives, much of it never before published. “The nat…

About 1 in 100 people have celiac disease, a lifelong autoimmune condition caused by intolerance to gluten that requires avoiding wheat, barley, rye and oats, but in this age of "clean living" and health-conscious eating many more…

If you're gluten intolerant or just following a gluten-free diet, you'll be delighted with our selection of varied and delicious recipes. The gluten-free lifestyle is a saviour for sufferers of coeliac disease and wheat intoleranc…

The annual exhibitions of the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, founded in 1823 and still active today, provided a bridge between the Irish artist and the public, including critics and collectors. The Academy also ran the main art …

This landmark work contains a remarkable selection of 560 of the thousands of songs and poems created during, and reflecting upon, the most extraordinary decade of Ireland's history. This opened with the Dublin Lockout of 1913 and…

Synge’s topographical essays appear here in their original newspaper and periodical publication form, taken from the Manchester Guardian, The Gael and The Shanachie, complete with illustrations, mostly by Jack B. Yeats. A substant…

Joyce in Art accompanied the exhibition of the same title (at the RHA in Dublin), curated by the author for 16 June 2004, the centenary of Bloomsday. It is the first historical account of visual art inspired by James Joyce. At onc…

'As I shall embark in a business, within a few days, the event of which is uncertain, I take the opportunity of a vacant hour to throw on paper a few memorandums relative to myself and my family …’ So begins Theobald Wolfe Tone’s…

Anger is toxic to our mental and physical health, it increases stress levels, anxiety and the risk for illnesses such as heart disease. But we can choose to release this anger and toxic energy by harnessing the spiritual powers of…

Treat the stresses of modern-day life with The Little Book of Zen. Who knew so much wisdom could come in such a small package? This little book is packed full of easy practices and meditations to help you introduce the principles …

Discover the power of crystals to change your life with this insightful Little Book from crystal expert Judy Hall. This enchanting little guide contains everything you need to enhance your life using crystals. Focusing on 15 key c…

In a captivating tour of cities famous and forgotten, acclaimed historian Ben Wilson tells the glorious, millennia-spanning story how urban living sparked humankind's greatest innovations. During the two hundred millennia of hum…

An updated edition of a classic African American autobiography, with new supplementary materialsThe preeminent American slave narrative first published in 1845, Frederick Douglass’s Narrative powerfully details the life of the abo…

In January 1972, a peaceful civil rights march in Northern Ireland ended in bloodshed. Troops from Britain's 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment opened fire on marchers, leaving 13 dead and 15 wounded. Seven of those killed were teen…

This volume sheds new light on the life and works of Jack B. Yeats, the talented painter and poet too often overshadowed by his older brother William, through a collection of previously published and unpublished letters from John …

"The Raven and Other Tales of Horror" by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling collection of some of the most iconic and macabre stories ever written. From the haunting melancholy of "The Raven" to the spine-tingling terror of "The Tell-T…

"Call of Cthulhu & Other Frightening Tales"  is a spine-tingling collection of some of H.P. Lovecraft's most iconic and terrifying stories. From the eerie depths of the ocean to the dark corners of the cosmos, Lovecraft's tale…

"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a groundbreaking work of Gothic fiction that continues to captivate readers with its exploration of the human condition and the consequences of scientific ambition. Written in 1818 when Shelley wa…

"Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen is a timeless tale of love, loss, and the complexities of social class in Regency England. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the novel follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor …

"Metamorphosis and the Trail" is a captivating collection of two of Franz Kafka's most acclaimed works, offering readers a glimpse into the surreal and thought-provoking world of one of the 20th century's most influential writers.…