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An English-language translation of a second novel by the be ... Read more

An English-language translation of a second novel by the best-selling Swiss author of Night Train to Lisbon finds prominent linguist and widower Philipp Perlmann contemplating drastic measures when he faces exposure after plagiarizing a colleague's work. Read by Shaun Whiteside. Simultaneous. Book available. Minimize

Mercier Wood Floor Maintenance Kit includes: Microfiber Mop ... Read more

Mercier Wood Floor Maintenance Kit includes: Microfiber Mop with washable Cleaning Pad Mercier Wood Floor Cleaner, 28oz Spray Maintenance Guide BONUS bottle of Mercier Wood Floor Cleaner Concentrate(makes 28 oz. of cleaner) Directions For Use: 1. Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove dust and abrasive substances from the floor?s surface. 2. Spray a small quantity of cleaner onto the microfiber mop and swab a section of floor in the same direction as the floorboards. Continue until the entire floor is done.Wash mop cover when it becomes dirty. Under the warranty, monthly cleaningis a minimum maintenance requirement. Never use wax, household detergent, or oil-based soap on the floor. These products may discolor and damage the finish and leave a greasy film, making the floor slippery and difficult to maintain afterwards. The greasy film may also make it impossible to apply a restorer coat. Mixtures of water and vinegar are not recommended for cleaning prefinished flooring, since vinegar has an oxidizing effect on the finish. Minimize

Historian Tom Mahon, with the aid of cryptologist and code ... Read more

Historian Tom Mahon, with the aid of cryptologist and code breaker James J. Gillogly, has spent the past few years breaking the IRA's secret communications code, used to pass messages back and forth between Ireland and America from the 1920s until the 1930s - and the results are explosive. From discussions about matters to considerations of deals with the USSR and China, the IRA letters delve into just about every matter conceivable for a paramilitary organization. Some of the ideas are discussions about money and the likelihood of infiltration but others, like the proposal to source nerve gas for use in Ireland, are a dangerous and unnerving insight into how the organization saw itself and conducted its business. With the eye of a historian and the tools of a professional code breaker, Thomas Mahon and James J. Gillogly have together created a wonderful and engrossing read. "Mahon's books. . . shows the human dimension to the story." Irish Echo "General audiences with a love for Irish history may find these relationships fascinating." Book News "Contains the useful historic material, confirming many nuggets which had previous existence at the level of reminiscence and lore."-Irish Literary Supplement Minimize

This is the most comprehensive paperback ever published on ... Read more

This is the most comprehensive paperback ever published on set dancing. It contains sixty-one complete set dances, including all those danced commonly in class, summer schools at feiseanna. These are laid out in conventional set terminology and can be easily followed by teachers, pupils and anyone who has an acquaintance with the art of set dancing. The book is also unique in containing the first concise history of the development of set dancing in Ireland from it's eighteenth century European origins. Minimize

A recipe book with a fresh, practical approach to home cook ... Read more

A recipe book with a fresh, practical approach to home cooking. This book has been written by a busy, working mother of six school-going children who loves to cook for both family and friends. The recipes are easy to follow and Sheila takes a practical and realistic approach to the cookery methods - busy people prep as they cook and don't have a chopped/diced/cubed/grated onion magically on standby! The book also includes a planning schedule and suggested menus for family gatherings such as communions and birthdays, as well as a time planner for Christmas Day. All ingredients used are readily available from the local supermarket, are fairly cost conscious and include recipes to make the most of leftovers that kids will want to eat. Minimize

Something wicked has awoken under the streets of Dublin... ... Read more

Something wicked has awoken under the streets of Dublin... When his dad is offered a job working on the new Metro tunnel; Arthur has to move to Dublin with him. While exploring a hidden underground river, Arthur and his new friends Will and Ash find a mysterious glowing pendant. The pendant depicts a giant snake strangling the trunk of a tree. The friends soon figure out that the pendant is a warning, a sign that something evil is waiting underneath the city. Something that's been imprisoned for a thousand years, something left by the Vikings, something that can - and will - destroy the city, and then the world. Minimize

New Zealand probably has more resident birds that can't fly ... Read more

New Zealand probably has more resident birds that can't fly than any other place on earth. I'm told that long ago these birds could fly but life was so good in their land and enemies so few that they saw no reason to exercise and develop their God-given talent, and thus they let these attributes fall into disuse. If you don't use the talent, you lose the talent, and that's exactly what happened. We don't want to be like the Kiwi bird. Faith may have been handed on to us, but if we let it lie dormant, it will surely wither. The philosophy of life and prayer practices offered in this book capture some of Anthony de Mello's unique holistic approach to spirituality. Wherever he went, de Mello touched the minds, hearts and spirit of his listeners. This book hopes to continue his work. It blends the rich insights of Eastern and Western Spirituality, thus encouraging Christians to keep going in their search for truth and vibrancy. Minimize

Cork-born Annie Moore was the very first immigrant of any n ... Read more

Cork-born Annie Moore was the very first immigrant of any nationality to land at the now historic handling station at Ellis Island, New York, on the day it opened in 1892. This first book in the trilogy tells of Annie's new life in New York: her family, their cramped apartment and her working life. Annie's initial disappointment at her New York life soon disapears as she has a wealth of adventures. Minimize

Michael Lenihan delves into the rich tapestry of Cork histo ... Read more

Michael Lenihan delves into the rich tapestry of Cork history to reveal some of its most bizarre events and strangest characters. From quack doctor Baron Spolasco, to the outlaw Art O Laoghaire, Cork has seen some eccentric, wonderful and downright nasty people. With revelations of mass graves in Bishop Lucey Park and how Jonathan Swift was insulted by being awarded the freedom of the city, and stories of the Gas Works' strike, Hidden Cork opens the door on history, dumps the boring bits and brings to life the flow of time through the streets of Cork. Minimize

This is the second book in the trilogy û it charts the fur ... Read more

This is the second book in the trilogy û it charts the further adventures of Cork-born Annie Moore, who was the first immigrant to land at Ellis Island, New York, in 1892. Four years later, Annie, now aged seventeen, has left her family in New York and moved out west to Nebraska. Life in the West is unlike anything she has experienced before but Annie soon adapts, and before long she has an admirer. Annie is confused û she is interested in Carl but can't get Mike Tierney, whom she first met on her voyage to America from Ireland, out of her mind. But does Mike feel the same way? Minimize

From the simplest slab of weathered stone to the most impos ... Read more

From the simplest slab of weathered stone to the most imposing monument, every marker in Glasnevin Cemetery bears witness to a life that helped shape the history and culture of the Irish state. This book offers a fascinating insight into some of these lives. Within its pages, you'll meet not only the heroes of the Irish fight for freedom, like Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera, but also lesser-known Irish men and women who made important contributions to the state in the arts, sports, military service, politics, and other areas of Irish life. Glasnevin Cemetery has great national significance through the social and historical influence of the people buried there from all walks of life over 178 years. Minimize

There are 584 marching bands in Northern Ireland, yet their ... Read more

There are 584 marching bands in Northern Ireland, yet their existence and activities are unreported apart from news of flashpoint tensions and riots. This book will reveal the inside story of the most dynamic Irish cultural phenomenon of the early 21st Century. It will argue that, in many respects, the `Blood and Thunder' bands fulfil a role similar to the GAA by espousing Irish culture, passing on traditional skills and instilling local pride in young participants who compete against each other over a season that extends from March to October. Woven around the extended diary of an outside observer with an `insider's viewpoint' during the 2009 Blood and Thunder band season, the book will focus on prize-winning Castlederg Young Loyalist Flute Band which boasts that it has been `marching along the border' since 1977. The book will also examine the cultural, historical, social and political nature of Blood and Thunder bands. It includes interviews with current and former band members including founding CYLFB bandmaster and recent Ulster Unionist Party front bench Assembly spokesman on security, Derek Hussey. "In Darach MacDonald's insightful new book he argues. . . Choosing to be entertained by [Northern Ireland's flute and drum bands], rather than offended, is the key to the future."-Irish Voice, Aug. 25, 2010 Minimize

Favourite Irish Legends includes three of the most famous I ... Read more

Favourite Irish Legends includes three of the most famous Irish legends in English with parallel text in Irish. 'The Children of Lir' ('Leanai Lir') is accompanied by 'Balor of the Evil Eye' ('Balor Drochshuile') and the beautiful, tragic 'Wooing of Etain' ('Toraiocht Etain'). The book is a unique introduction to the legends, bringing them to life both in English and in Irish. Minimize

This is the incredible story of the boy from Cork whose tal ... Read more

This is the incredible story of the boy from Cork whose talent as a guitarist emerged at an early age. He began his musical career in the showband era but soon founded the rock band Taste. After leaving the band, Rory recorded his first solo album in 1971. It was the gateway to over twenty years of recording, playing live and collaborations with the Fureys, the Dubliners and many others. The tragic death of Rory Gallagher in 1995 at the age of 47 robbed Ireland of one of its finest musicians, an artist whose development closely mirrored that of Irish music in general. Minimize