Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay Ireland
• Nicol Crosse
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 320 PAGES
Organized geographically, this opinionated guide includes authentic and unusual accommodations, each succinctly described.
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All the Dead Voices
• Declan Hughes
MYSTERY •
2010 •
PAPER
• 320 PAGES
In this fourth Dublin thriller, private Investigator Ed Loy takes on a new client in Ann Fogarty, who believes a suspect in custody for murdering her father years earlier is the wrong man -- a case that is complicated by the death of a rising soccer star.
(IRE257, $14.99) |
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At Swim, Two Boys
• Jamie O'Neill
LITERATURE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 572 PAGES
A haunting tale of love set against the huge backdrop of Irish politics and the events leading up to the 1916 Easter uprising. It's a huge book, ten years in the making, noteworthy for its remarkable language, characters and ambition. O'Neill's two 16-year-old heroes, Jim Mack and Doyler Doyle, swim to the island, grow up and fall in love with each other, though not without some absorbing complications that mix fiction with real-life events. O'Neill, a Dubliner, also hauls in some pretty fine references to Ulysses (as well as slinging some mud on the Catholic church).
(IRE120, $16.00) |
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At the Edge of Ireland, Seasons on the Beara Peninsula
• David Yeadon
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2009 •
PAPER
• 400 PAGES
Following Seasons on Harris (Hebrides and Seasons in Basilicata (Italian South, Yeardon and wife set up shop in southwest Ireland.
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Back Roads Ireland
• Donna Dailey
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 264 PAGES
A practical guide with 25 scenic drives lasting one to seven days each, packed with color photographs, maps, hotels, detours, restaurants and activities. Ideal for anyone planning a road trip through Ireland.
(IRE294, $25.00) |
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Birds of Ireland, An Introduction to Familiar Species
• James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE •
2007 •
PLASTIC CARD
A fold-up, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered Ireland birds.
(IRE245, $5.95) |
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The Book of Irish Verse, Irish Poetry from the Sixth Century to the Present
• John Montague
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 400 PAGES
With sections on early oral verse, medieval poetry, epics, satirical poems, 19th and early 20th century poetry and contemporary poems by Seamus Heaney and others.
(IRE278, $13.95) |
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Britain and Ireland, A Visual Tour of the Enchanted Isles
• Robin Currie
REFERENCE •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 352 PAGES
Currie combines stories with 210 color photographs to provide a visual tour of England and Ireland.
(GBR960, $35.00) |
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The Celtic Riddle
• Lyn Hamilton
MYSTERY •
2000 •
PAPER
• 304 PAGES
Instead of money, Lara McClintoch's friend has bequeathed a puzzle, in the shape of an old Celtic poem. As the quick-witted Canadian antiques dealer deciphers the riddle and delves deeper into Irish lore and history, she comes closer and closer to treasure--and to secrets she shouldn't know. The lush, green hills of Ireland's County Kerry is marvelously described.
(IRE241, $7.99) |
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The Celts: A Very Short Introduction
• Barry W Cunliffe
HISTORY •
2003 •
PAPER
• 161 PAGES
A concise, revealing social history of the Celts, by a reigning authority and popular writer.
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The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats
• W.B. Yeats
• Richard Finneran
LITERATURE •
1996 •
PAPER
• 544 PAGES
This magnificent volume collects all of the poetry published during the lifetime of the great Irish poet William Butler Yeats, considered by many to be the finest of his generation. His poems, especially the later works, project a verbal brilliance that few have matched. The volume is also wonderfully evocative of the Irish character, regularly drawing on mythology, politics and history. Yeats had the unique habit of drafting his poems in prose, then laboriously sculpting them into the polished pieces you find here. They seem, finally -- effortless. With an introduction and commentary by editor Richard Finneran.
(IRE34, $20.00) |
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The Collected Stories
• William Trevor
LITERATURE •
1993 •
PAPER
• 1261 PAGES
A collection of funny, compassionate and profound short stories about rural life in Ireland from the award-winning author. Trevor's stories frequently deal with Irish history and politics as well as tensions between Catholics and Protestants.
(IRE280, $30.00) |
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Collected Stories
• Frank O'Connor
LITERATURE •
2009 •
HARD COVER
• 712 PAGES
Selected and arranged thematically by Julian Barnes, this Everyman's edition starts off with O'Connor's most famous short story, Guests of the Nation, set during the Irish War of Independence. O'Connor's wonderfully polyphonic tales of family, friendship, and rivalry are set beside those that bring to life forgotten souls on the fringes of society.
(IRE180, $26.95) |
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The Collected Stories of Benedict Kiely
• Benedict Kiely
LITERATURE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 762 PAGES
This complete collection of short stories and novellas spans 40 years of writing from Irish author and journalist Kiely. In 1996 Kiely, known for his vivid characterizations of ordinary Irish people, was named Saoi of Aosdana, the highest honor given by the Arts Council of Ireland.
(IRE277, $24.95) |
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The Color of Blood
• Declan Hughes
MYSTERY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 354 PAGES
In this follow-up to The Wrong Kind of Blood, the dark realities of Dublin converge with the lethal secrets in this second sinister (and graphic) thriller in which private investigator Ed Loy searches for a killer among a family of prominent Irish doctors.
(IRE258, $7.99) |
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Culture Smart! Ireland, A Quick Guide to Customs And Etiquette
• John Scotney
GUIDEBOOK •
2006 •
PAPER
• 168 PAGES
A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice.
(IRE225, $9.95) |
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Dublin, A Cultural History
• Siobhan Kilfeather
GUIDEBOOK •
2007 •
PAPER
• 300 PAGES
A literary guide to Ireland's capital, organized by definitive events and personalities, from Dublin's beginnings as a 10th-century Norse trading center to the establishment of Trinity College, the Playboy Riots and the election of Mary Robinson.
(IRE172, $24.99) |
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Dublin, The Best Places to Eat, Drink, And Stay
• Georgina Campbell
GUIDEBOOK •
2005 •
PAPER
• 400 PAGES
Campbell is the author of a whole series of guidebooks on where to eat, drink, and stay all around Ireland. Organized by city district, this compact and comprehensive guide includes maps and plenty of information on food, shopping and accommodations.
(IRE163, $10.95) |
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The Encyclopedia of Ireland
• Brian Lalor
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2003 •
HARD COVER
• 1200 PAGES
Organized alphabetically, this compendium of all things Irish covers life, culture, and history. A reference that is pleasurable to browse, it features full-color illustrations, maps, and an impressive range of entries, including biographies of artists, celebrities, writers, and politicians of Irish descent.
(IRE137, $65.00) |
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Everything Irish: The History, Literature, Art, Music, People, and Places of Ireland from A-Z
• James O’Malley
• Lelia Ruckenstein
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2003 •
PAPER
• 480 PAGES
A lively encyclopedic overview of Irish culture and history.
(IRE154, $17.95) |
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Eyewitness Guide Dublin
• Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
A compact guide to sites, attractions and places of Dublin featuring excellent maps and hundreds of full color photographs and site diagrams. With select recommendations on where to eat and stay.
(IRE85, $20.00) |
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Faithful Place
• Tana French
MYSTERY •
2011 •
PAPER
• 416 PAGES
Frank, a poor Dubliner, planned to run away with his girlfriend Susie to start a new life in London. When she didn't show up, he assumes she went without him, until 20 years later when her suitcase is discovered in a derelict house. Frank returns to his hometown to investigate her mysterious disappearance and confront a past he never wanted to revisit. Follows In the Woods and The Likeness.
(IRE285, $16.00) |
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Fodor's Ireland
• Fodor's Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 688 PAGES
A frequently revised, practical guide in the popular series.
(IRE189, $23.99) |
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Fodor's See It Ireland
• Fodor's
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 384 PAGES
An inaugural volume in this new line of guides by Fodor's this book is notable for its especially vibrant presentation of the country. Each page displays full-color photos accompanied by much useful information on how to eat, sleep, shop, and sightsee in Ireland.
(IRE138, $24.99) |
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Frommer's Ireland
• Jack Jewers
• Christi Daugherty
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 598 PAGES
A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout.
(IRE263, $21.99) |
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Frommer's Ireland Day by Day
• Christi Daugherty
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 504 PAGES
A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food, hotels and neighborhoods to shopping. With a separate foldout map.
(IRE284, $27.99) |
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The Gathering
• Anne Enright
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 260 PAGES
The Hagerty clan gathers in Dublin to mourn ths loss of a son in this family saga, winner of the 2007 Booker Prize. Enright draws you in with raw emotion, unblinking prose and promise of redemption.
(IRE229, $14.00) |
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Golfing in Ireland, The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers
• Rob Armstrong
GUIDEBOOK •
2007 •
PAPER
• 352 PAGES
A guide to Ireland's hallowed links, including descriptions, scorecards, photographs and practical information.
(IRE158, $19.95) |
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The Great Shame, And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World
• Thomas Keneally
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2000 •
PAPER
• 768 PAGES
Novelist Keneally traces his ancestors from Ireland to America and Australia in the 19th century in this absorbing family memoir.
(IRE204, $19.95) |
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Green Shadows, White Whale
• Ray Bradbury
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2002 •
PAPER
• 237 PAGES
Set in Dublin, this 1953 hymn to Ireland recounts Bradbury's hilarious experiences writing the Moby Dick screenplay with John Huston (who Bradbury refers to affectionately as the "Devil Himself"). Whether fact, fiction or thinly disguised memoir, Bradbury is one terrific guide to Ireland, the Irish, the ways of writers and movie makers -- and how to write the perfect sentence. It's dedicated to the staff of the Royal Hibernian Hotel.
(IRE53, $13.99) |
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Heaven Lies About Us, Stories
• Eugene McCabe
LITERATURE •
2004 •
HARD COVER
• 309 PAGES
An anthology of McCabe's best short fiction over the last 30 years. The twelve stories, set close to the Irish border where the author, playwright and farmer makes his home, portray rural Ireland of the 19th and 20th centuries. Born in Glasgow in 1930, McCabe has lived and farmed on the Monaghan-Fermanagh border near Clones for 40 years. The fully realized stories are poetic but dark indeed.
(IRE173, $24.95) |
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The History and Topography of Ireland
• John O'Meara
• Gerald of Wales
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1984 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
Arguably the most authoritative primary source for what is known about medieval Ireland, this lively history by a twelfth-century Norman describes the land's topography, natural resources, and inhabitants in vivid detail.
(IRE92, $14.00) |
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I Never Knew That About Ireland
• Christopher Winn
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2011 •
HARD COVER
• 319 PAGES
Quizmaster Winn regales with tales of Ireland old and new, legends and history, nature, rogues and romantics in this miscellany, splendidly illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings by his wife Mai Osawa.
(IRE300, $25.99) |
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I Never Knew That About the Irish
• Christopher Winn
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2011 •
HARD COVER
• 319 PAGES
A wonderful miscellany for hibernophiles, this fascinating guide, organized by county, brings together locally specific stories, profiles and facts about Ireland and the character of the Irish.
(IRE296, $24.99) |
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In the Woods
• Tana French
MYSTERY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 429 PAGES
With his partner Cassie Maddox, detective Rob Ryan investigates a murder in the suburbs of Dublin suspiciously similar to one he witnessed -- but can't quite remember -- 20 years before. French won the 2007 Edgar Award for Best First Novel for this mystery, which Washington Post Book World called "ambitious and extraordinary."
(IRE287, $16.00) |
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Insight Guide Ireland
• Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
This lavishly illustrated guide includes excellent color maps and thoughtful short essays on history, culture and attractions.
(IRE238, $23.99) |
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Ireland East Holiday Map
• Ireland Ordnance Survey
MAP
A locally published, detailed map of the eastern part of Ireland at a scale of 1:250,000. One Side. 42x26 inches.
(IRE117, $19.95) |
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Ireland in Mind
• Alice Powers
ANTHOLOGY •
2000 •
PAPER
• 288 PAGES
Powers selects from three centuries of great writing about Ireland by writers, local and foreign, including Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf and Frank McCourt for this spirited anthology. Taken as a whole the anthology evokes the spirit of the country and character of the Irish people.
(IRE71, $13.00) |
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Ireland South, Holiday Map
• Ireland Ordnance Survey
MAP
A map of south Ireland at a scale of 1:250,000, including Cork and Kerry counties. One Side. 26x42 inches.
(IRE06, $19.95) |
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Ireland, A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day
• Paul Johnson
HISTORY •
1996 •
PAPER
• 262 PAGES
This best-selling author's look at the Emerald Isle through siege, rebellion, civil war, and independence is a stimulating and sometimes provocative history. He explores the land from its Gaelic roots to conquest by the British, rebellion and union, famine and the diaspora, freedom and partition.
(IRE03, $15.95) |
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Ireland, A Novel
• Frank Delaney
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 576 PAGES
In this hugely pleasurable tale Delaney wraps the history, myth and legend of Ireland around a quest. It's a hugely ambitious, subtly comic and enthralling story of the importance of tales and tradition.
(IRE156, $14.99) |
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Ireland, A Traveler's Literary Companion
• James Mc Elroy
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
Organized geographically, this anthology of short stories and tales by contemporary Irish authors captures the spirit, history and allure of Ireland.
(IRE217, $14.95) |
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Ireland, An Oxford Archaeological Guide
• Andy Halpin
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 568 PAGES
A complete guide and gazetteer covering Ireland's ancient sites and places of interest. With over 250 plans and illustrations of the major sites and treasures
(IRE191, $50.50) |
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Ireland, In a Glass of Its Own
• Peter Biddlecombe
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 512 PAGES
A hilarious account of a journey through Ireland by the seasoned and well-traveled author.
(IRE185, $15.95) |
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Irish Art, A Concise History
• Bruce Arnold
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1989 •
PAPER
• 180 PAGES
An illustrated introduction to the art of Ireland from ancient times to today, from the excellent World of Art series. With 179 illustration, 20 in color.
(IRE143, $14.95) |
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The Irish Famine
• Peter Gray
HISTORY •
1995 •
PAPER
• 190 PAGES
The story of the exodus from Ireland, in the years 1845-1855, and its aftermath, presented in text and hundreds of archival photographs. A volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series.
(IRE05, $15.95) |
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The Irish Way, A Walk Through Ireland's Past and Present
• Robert Emmett Ginna
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 298 PAGES
Ginna memorably opens this engaging account of his 350-mile ramble down the spine of Ireland in a downpour at Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point. He weaves history and anecdote into a spirited, remarkably informed portrait of place.
(IRE178, $15.95) |
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The Journey Home
• Dermot Bolger
LITERATURE •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 242 PAGES
Controversial for its gritty portrait of Dublin in the 1980s, Bolger's tale of coming-of-age is an unflinching, textured look at the personal cost of social progress, and those, innocent or not, who are lost during the journey. Young Francis Hanrahan dreams desperately of a life different from that of his country-born, suburban-living parents. On his first day at his first job Francis makes his first real friend. Shay, a would-be older brother, introduces "Hano" to Dublin's appealingly seedy after-hours bars and drug-fueled parties. They are joined by Cait, a troubled teenager who spends her days in a stupor. But the noir thrills of underground Dublin cannot conceal the unemployment, corruption, and violence strangling the city. The Plunkett brothers, masters of "the subtle everyday corruption on which a dynasty was built" will use the friends--with tragic results.
(IRE250, $24.95) |
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Karen Brown's Ireland, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries
• June Brown
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 210 PAGES
A survey of inns, castles and other lodging of character, along with suggested itineraries and highlights of each region.
(IRE88, $19.95) |
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The Likeness
• Tana French
MYSTERY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 466 PAGES
In the suspenseful and evocative sequel to In the Woods, Cassie Maddox is called on to investigate the death of a woman who looks just like her. When Cassie goes undercover as the victim, it seems like the perfect opportunity to discover her true identity and draw out the killer, but as she becomes more and more involved, Cassie's life becomes entangled with the mysterious woman's.
(IRE286, $15.00) |
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Lonely Planet Discover Ireland
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 432 PAGES
Focusing on must-see and memorable places and experiences, this all color guide by the discerning editors at Lonely Planet, featuring hundreds of color photographs and maps, includes suggested tours and itineraries along with not-to-be-missed places to stay, eat, shop and see.
(IRE271, $24.99) |
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Lonely Planet Dublin Encounter
• Oda O'Carroll
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 184 PAGES
With a section of not-to-missed highlights and a calendar of annual events, this lively pocket guide organized by neighborhood includes suggested side trips, along what to see and where to shop, eat, drink and play. With a double-sided pullout map.
(IRE220, $12.99) |
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Lonely Planet Hiking in Ireland
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 340 PAGES
This convenient guide features trail maps and route descriptions of walks throughout Ireland. With detailed practical information, color photography, 70 contour maps and good background on preparing for your trek.
(IRE274, $24.99) |
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Luck and the Irish, A Brief History of Change 1970-2000
• Roy Foster
HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 288 PAGES
Foster (Modern Ireland, 1600-1972) takes in the sweep of contemporary Irish popular culture, music, literature and politics in this short personal book, originally delivered as a lecture series in Belfast in 2004. With notes and some of the usual scholarly paraphernalia, the book is also uncommonly well written. It's the rare Oxford don (a scholar of Yeats, no less) who dares to take on the Pogues, the singer Mary Black, Coim Toibin and the Boomtown Rats.
(IRE237, $30.00) |
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Make the Most of Your Time in Britain
• Rough Guide
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 368 PAGES
The editors at Rough Guides celebrate their 30th year by bringing you Britain's 500 most inspirational travel experiences, from bushcraft to sea kayaking, tea dances to tall ships. An essential roundup of remarkable, not-to-be-missed activities, cultural curios and adventures.
(GBR999, $29.99) |
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Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland
• Malachy McCourt
HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 413 PAGES
McCourt's breezy history covers the story of the Emerald Isle from Pics and Celtic origins through Viking, Norman and Tudor conquests and towering figures from Yeats, Joyce, Beckett, the great patriot Michael Collins, historian Conor Cruise O'Brien, Gerry Adams, Bertie Ahern and . . . Bono. Rich in anecdote and biography, McCourt may not break new ground but he sure knows how to tell a tale.
(IRE233, $15.95) |
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Moon Ireland
• Camille DeAngelis
GUIDEBOOK •
2007 •
PAPER
• 600 PAGES
A great resource for the independent traveler, this guidebook features a good introduction to land, history and culture, as well as practical detail on getting around, where to go, and where to stay. With personality, detailed local maps, glossary and suggested itineraries.
(IRE265, $21.95) |
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Mothers and Sons, Stories
• Colm Toibin
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 289 PAGES
This sequence of nine short works by the award-winning author of The Master explores the intricate bonds between mothers and sons as reflected at pivotal junctures that shift the way each sees and understands the other, from a famous singer's performance for an audience that includes her son to a son's search for his oppressed mother through snow-covered mountains.
(IRE279, $15.00) |
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National Geographic Ireland
• National Geographic Society
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 400 PAGES
An abundantly illustrated guide to the country, with essays on history and culture and 26 color maps.
(IRE200, $27.95) |
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The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories
• William Trevor
LITERATURE •
2002 •
PAPER
• 567 PAGES
This collection of 45 short stories follows the development of the short story in Ireland from the early folk tales of the oral tradition (translated from the Irish) to the writing of Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.
(IRE282, $19.95) |
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The Oxford Companion to Irish History
• S. J. Connolly
HISTORY •
2007 •
PAPER
• 672 PAGES
An illustrated, authoritative reference to Ireland from ancient times to today, organized as an encyclopedia and featuring contributions from a large panel of experts.
(IRE226, $23.99) |
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland
• R.F. Foster
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 346 PAGES
A handsomely illustrated, comprehensive history of Ireland, written by a team of scholars. With 200 illustrations, many in color.
(IRE82, $29.95) |
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Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha
• Roddy Doyle
LITERATURE •
1995 •
PAPER
• 282 PAGES
This poignant story, seen through the eyes of ten-year-old Dubliner Paddy Clarke, is a poignant voyage through a bewildering, ever-changing world of family, friends and growing up.
(IRE276, $16.00) |
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The Pirate Queen, In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea
• Barbara Sjoholm
HISTORY •
2004 •
PAPER
• 355 PAGES
Tales of plucky female pirates and explorers in the North Atlantic. Long interested in women and seafaring, Sjoholm journeyed from Ireland out to the Shetland and Faroe islands, Iceland and Norway collecting folk-tales, stories and historical accounts of these remarkable seafaring heroines.
(IRE135, $16.95) |
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
• James Joyce
LITERATURE •
1992 •
PAPER
• 247 PAGES
This autobiographical novel, a literary classic, depicts the Irish Catholic boyhood and intellectual awakening its young hero, Stephen Dedalus. It follows Dedalus from his impressionable youth to deep religious conflict at school in Dublin to college where he challenges the conventions of his upbringing and the understanding of faith.
(IRE11, $14.00) |
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The Price of Blood
• Declan Hughes
MYSTERY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 312 PAGES
All bets are off for the biggest racing event of the winter season, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, as private detective Ed Loy pursues a twisted killer on the final leg of a reckless master plan.
(IRE256, $13.99) |
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The Princes of Ireland, The Dublin Saga
• Edward Rutherfurd
LITERATURE •
2005 •
PAPER
• 800 PAGES
Rutherford draws on the events, personalities and drama of Dublin from settlement through the Easter Rebellion in this epic novel. The Dublin Saga continues with The Rebels of Ireland.
(IRE145, $16.95) |
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Rough Guide Ireland
• Paul Gray
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 756 PAGES
A comprehensive guide in the hip, literate and very infomative Rough Guide style. It's divided cleanly between practical information and illuminating background on culture and history.
(IRE235, $24.99) |
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St. Patrick, The Life and World of Ireland's Saint
• J. B. Bury
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2010 •
PAPER
• 197 PAGES
J.B. Bury (1861-1927) reveals the influences and inspirations that transformed Patrick from a minor fifth century missionary into the patron saint of Ireland and a source of living inspiration for countless people around the world 1,500 years after his death.
(IRE293, $20.00) |
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A Star Called Henry
• Roddy Doyle
LITERATURE •
2004 •
PAPER
• 402 PAGES
The Irish wars of independence and the Dublin slums of the early 20th century provide the backdrop for Doyle's gritty, swashbuckling tale about a boy who enlists in the army at age 14 and wields his father's peg leg as a weapon, soon finding himself at the center of the 1916 Easter Rising and the fledgling Irish Republican Army.
(IRE254, $16.00) |
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The Story of Lucy Gault
• William Trevor
LITERATURE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 240 PAGES
A tragedy is born of accident, guilt, religious strife and misunderstanding in another wonderful novel from Trevor -- this one set in 1920s County Cork. If the mark of an affecting novel is that it leaves readers mourning its outcome, then this is a most affecting book.
(IRE119, $15.00) |
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Time Out Dublin
• Sam Le Quesne
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine.
(IRE198, $19.95) |
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Ulysses, The Gabler Edition
• James Joyce
LITERATURE •
1986 •
PAPER
• 649 PAGES
This landmark work in the history of literature is by turns a day in the life of Leopold Bloom, a reimagining of Homer's Odyssey, and a dazzling tour of turn-of-the-century Dublin. Emeritus Professor of English at Dartmouth, whose 24 lectures on Ulysses have been recorded for The Great Courses series, recommends this 1986 edition, as edited by Walter Gabler and a three-member advisory academic committee established by the Joyce estate.
(IRE131, $21.00) |
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Up in the Hills
• Edward John Moreton Drax Dunsany
LITERATURE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 215 PAGES
In a small bog town in Ireland, a group of boys take to the hills when African archaeologists dig up prehistoric remains and the local witches begin cursing them. A finely wrought novel rife with humor, whimsy and political commentary. Lord Dunsany (1878-1957) is known for his fantasy novels and stories that influenced the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
(IRE292, $14.95) |
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Venturing in Ireland, Quests for the Modern Celtic Soul
• Barb Euser
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 252 PAGES
From pubs to faeries to comfort food, these essays capture the charm of the emerald isle. Various travel writers contribute delightful anecdotes and evocative descriptions of place.
(IRE239, $14.95) |
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The Vintage Book of Contemporary Irish Fiction
• Dermot Bolger
LITERATURE •
1995 •
PAPER
A wide-ranging and highly readable collection of late 20th century fiction by 50 Irish writers. This is a varied and up-to-the-minute look at modern Irish literature. Contributors include John Banville, Samuel Beckett, Roddy Doyle, Neil Jordan and William Trevor.
(IRE61, $16.95) |
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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty
• Sebastian Barry
LITERATURE •
1999 •
PAPER
• 308 PAGES
Irishman Eneas is marked as a traitor after signing up to fight with the British in World War I, becomes a hunted man targeted by IRA hitmen and is forced to live on the run.
(IRE275, $15.00) |
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The Wrong Kind of Blood
• Declan Hughes
MYSTERY •
2007 •
PAPER
• 312 PAGES
After twenty years in Los Angeles, Ed Loy has come home to bury his mother. But hers is only the first dead body he encounters after crossing an ocean. The city Loy once knew is an unrecognizable place, filled with gangsters, seducers, hucksters, and crazies, each with a scheme and an angle. But he can't refuse the sexy former schoolmate who asks him to find her missing husband -- or the old pal-turned-small time criminal who shows up on Loy's doorstep with a hard-luck story and a recently fired gun.
(IRE259, $7.99) |
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Young Irelanders
• Gerard Donovan
LITERATURE •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 223 PAGES
A volume of short fiction addressing the pleasures and pressures of life in modern Ireland.
(IRE234, $24.95) |
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