Gift Books

Bring the diversity and drama of the bird world to life with this encyclopedic new edition. A must-have for every avian enthusiast, this catalogue showcases thousands of bird species pictured in their native environment. Shot by p…

Indulge your inner mad genius with this deluxe note card set celebrating the words of Edgar Allan Poe. One of the most famous and popular American literary figures of the 19th century, poet and author Edgar Allan Poe was known for…

An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a co…

Headache? Confusion? Waves of nausea and regret? Luckily, thanks to this handy book, a hangover no longer has to mean a ruined day. Use infographics and flowcharts to diagnose which hangover type you are suffering from and find th…

My Little Occult Book Club is a hilarious collection of Steven Rhodes' parody book covers for the aspiring occultist, exorcist, necromancer, and more, illustrated in his fan-favorite artistic twist on retro '70s and '80s children'…

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad and The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century B.C. This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of bot…

The more we learn about fungi, the less makes sense without them.They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature'…

A richly illustrated introduction to the science and history of the cow.We populate the countryside with cows the world over, and their familiar presence ensures that global demands for milk and beef are met. But with more than a …

Trivia that will make you ask, "Who knew?"Why do elephants have such big ears? What's the difference between fog and mist? Who invented sliced bread? Be the smartest slacker in the break room, the brainiest guest at the wedding, a…

Forgotten Beauty is an anthology of Irish love poetry from over fifteen hundred years of Irish writing, presenting the work of famous and lesser known writers. The poems express the loves and longings of Irish poets in language th…

Sweeping but succinct, this comprehensive reference presents all of world history in a browsable format featuring more than three dozen maps, along with hundreds of photographs and illustrations. From the dawn of humankind to toda…

A wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland's trees. Uncover the majesty and minutiae of the arboreal world in forest scientist Dr Gabriel Hemery's illustrated month-by-month guide - including tree folklore and traditi…

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ arrival to Fleetwood Mac, which transformed a middling British blues band into a major rock force. More than 150 photos capture the magic of Buckingham’s and…

Paul McCartney says this is as close as he will get to an autobiography and no wonder - his life is in every line of these songs ... pure joy' Sunday Times, Book of the Year With seven songs added for this edition: 'Bluebird,' 'Da…

Clay brick has been an important building material in Ireland for many centuries. Most brick found in Irish buildings was made locally and there is a rich social, industrial, and architectural history associated with that manufact…

Have the craic while creating over 6 million uniquely Irish insults to mock the eejits in your life without causing ructions. Has an awful shitehawk ever tried to get smart with ye? Is some useless yoke always wrecking your head? …

An illustrated critical survey of Academy Award-winning writer and director Sofia Coppola's career, covering everything from her groundbreaking music videos through her latest filmsIn the two decades since her first feature film w…

In every province and county in Ireland, GAA grounds are cornerstones of culture and community. They are imbued with history and their terraces echo with the sounds of decades, even centuries, of spirited sporting battles. In this…

Paused in Cosmic Reflection is the definitive story of The Chemical Brothers. Told in the voices of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, with contributions from friends and collaborators, it is fully illustrated with 30 years of mind-bendi…

A sweeping, accessible history of Ireland adapted from Dr Jonathan Bardon's BBC seriesThis authoritative and comprehensive history of Ireland, written by Dr Jonathan Bardon and completed by his former editor Fergal Tobin, covers t…