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The Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker's paradise. These exhilarating walks will take you to the highest point in Northern Ireland. So, get your walking boots on and discover the impressive landscape that spawned the legend of the Tain Bo Cuailnge and inspired C. S. Lewis' magical world of Narnia.

John G. O¿Dwyer¿s comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to the stately peaks of the Galtees, and from myth-laden Slievenamon to the sequestered glens of the popular Slieve Bloom Mountains, there are walks to suit all tastes in these uplands. The most captivating outings the region has to offer are shared here, along with all the necessary practical information such as maps, directions, the degree of difficulty and estimated duration. But this is more than just a walking guide. Each route gets beneath the skin of this ancient landscape littered with historic artifacts. A booley on a hillside tells how the uplands contributed to human survival; a working farmstead demonstrates the continuation of this tradition; a ruined cottage confirms a battle lost. This guidebook will appeal to committed hillwalkers and casual ramblers alike, as well as containing much of interest to anyone who wishes to better understand the age-old interaction between humans and hills.

The most critical period in modern Irish history is covered in this authoritative, informed overview. A perfect introduction for non-specialists.

Come travelling with Francis in this hilarious and inspiring new memoir as he recounts his tales of travelling throughout the world and the mishaps and adventures that ensue.

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue, what makes a rainbow, or how lightning happens? Then come on an epic adventure with this huge, colorful book! Packed with illustrations and mind-blowing facts.

Parenting expert Joanna Fortune shows how 15 minutes of mindful play a day can drastically improve the parent-child relationship.

Dean Ruxton unravels the complex mind of the notorious hangman James Berry as he sets out to bring to a conclusion the case of two notorious murders in Galway in 1885.

Get ready to go back to school with Neven and discover Home Economics for Life! Can't cook? Won't cook? Join Neven in this fantastic new cooking bible of the only 50 recipes you need to know - and how to make them right.

A Narrow Sea traces Ireland's relationship with Scotland, exploring the myriad connections, correlations, personalities and antagonisms that have, over the centuries, defined the relationship between these two spirited neighbours.

This book answers all of life's big questions and more. An amazing account of our incredible lives - from insignificant atoms to sophisticated space explorers.

Psychologist and relationship expert Allison Keating shows how the 7 most important relationships in your life can be improved for a happier life.

Since ancient times, long before GPS, radio or radar, lighthouses have served as beacons helping ships navigate Ireland's sometimes treacherous waters. Artist Roger O'Reilly's illustrated celebration of these architectural gems will be treasured by anyone who finds comfort, intrigue or excitement in the glimmer of a lighthouse through the darkness.

Migration is a way of life for most birds found in Ireland. Our nation sits with its back to the Old World and its face to the New World so `our' birds come from across the planet - to breed, pause, or spend the winter. This spectacular book is for anyone who has ever wondered how and why these seemingly fragile creatures make such tough journeys.

Based on many years' experience counselling bullies and targets, Stella O' Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.

In The Nation's Favourite Food Neven Maguire has assembled his top 100 recipes. These are Neven's all-stars - the foolproof, tried and tested definitive versions of the dishes Ireland makes every day of the week.

Drawing on archives in Ireland, Britain and the US, the authors question our assumptions about Michael Collins. Approaching him through the eyes of contemporaries and historians, friends and enemies, this provocative book reveals new insights, challenging what we think we know about him and what we think we know about the Irish revolution.

The Atlas of Irish History tells the story of the Irish past in graphic cartography, beautifully rendered and augmented by an authoritative text. It is an essential basic reference tool for any student of the Irish past.

The Pocket Encyclopedia of Ireland is a comprehensive, illustrated A-Z encyclopedia, specifically devoted to subjects of Irish interest.

A magisterial survey of Irish history from the end of the ice age to the peace settlement in Northern Ireland.

In The Source, theologian, spiritual teacher and kinesiologist Judith McAdam blends her broad knowledge of world religions to reveal her ground-breaking principles for creating your own reality and living out your life's purpose.

Raw, vivid and intensely moving, Philly McMahon's inspirational memoir is many things - an epic story of triumph in the face of adversity and loss, a family saga, a tribute to the redemptive power of sport - but above all it's a stirring meditation on the roles compassion and resilience can play in shaping our lives for the better.

This popular guide has now been updated to include the Waterford Greenway, which officially opened in spring 2017. With routes spanning the province, here is everything you need to explore the highways and byways of Munster - on two wheels.

Why were both sides of the Civil War divide deliberately evasive when it came to the death of Michael Collins? Why were they still trying to effect cover-ups as late as the 1960s? This compelling account exposes a decades-long cover-up, unearthing overwhelming evidence of what really happened at this crucial juncture in Irish history.

Journalist Clodagh Finn meticulously pieces together the story of the brave Irish woman who risked her life and spent time in a Gestapo prison for saving the lives of hundreds of people - adults and children - bound for Nazi concentration camps.

`Young shopworkers on Henry Street in Dublin, who in 1984 refused to handle the fruits of apartheid, provided me with great hope during my years of imprisonment, and inspiration to millions of South Africans.¿Nelson MandelaDunnes Stores cashier Mary Manning knew little about apartheid when, at the age of twenty-one, she refused to register the sale of two Outspan South African grapefruits under a directive from her union. She was suspended and nine of her co-workers walked out in support. They all assumed they would shortly return to work. But theirs were kindling voices, on the cusp of igniting a mass movement they couldn¿t even imagine. Despite harassment from the Gardaí and disparagement from the Irish government and even the Catholic Church, they refused to be silenced. Within months they were embroiled in a dispute that captured the world¿s attention.In this searing account, Mary tells the extraordinary story of their public fight for justice, as well as her emotive journey of discovery into her family¿s past. Mary¿s mother had been forced to carry a secret burden of shame for her whole life by the same oppressive establishment Mary was fighting.   Striking Back is a provocative and inspiring story that epitomises the resilience of hope and the human spirit, even under the most formidable of circumstances. It shows that each of us has the power to change the world.

This beautifully illustrated book of days contains some of the finest artwork from the Chester Beatty Library's collection. Featuring 56 carefully reproduced works in a week-to-view format, it highlights the best of the world's art and artists.

Spuds Postsofgold is just an ordinary, everyday leprechaun, living in Toadstool cottage with his wife. There's only one thing that gets Spuds upset and that's spiders. So, he isn't at all happy when Leggers McWeb makes his home in Toadstool Cottage.