At the beginning of the 20th century, Castleknock and Blanchardstown, the main settlements in the Barony of Castleknock, were small linear villages whose trade was centered mainly on agriculture, part
One man, an oil company, and a decision that could cost his life—a gritty, gripping, and shocking thriller that will open your eyes and keep them glued to the final stunning pageClaymore Straker is tr
In the gritty fantasy world of the Empire, life on the edges is hard—and the men must be harder in order to surviveIn the contested and unexplored territories at the edge of the Empire, a boat is maki
Delve into the career of Martin Freeman, whose rise to fame—through such roles as Dr. John Watson and Bilbo Baggins—has made him one of the greatest actors of his generationMartin Freeman is one of Br
Wholesome recipes that will make your afternoon tea a very special occasionWhether it is simple tea and biscuits, traditional afternoon tea, or a more substantial high tea for the children, this book
Capturing the strange and wonderful expressions of dogs hanging out of windowsEars flapping, eyes wide, and nose twitching: a dog hanging out of a window is a spectacular sight. Capturing these moment
This illustrated guide is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monumentsWhether you are an artisan, an architect, or a homeowner, The Stone Restoration Handbookde
First cookbook from the iconic bakery Konditor and Cook, famed for stylish, witty cakes.Konditor and Cook are legends in the baking world. Their contemporary and witty cakes are famous -- Magic Cakes
The tools, tips, and tricks you need to destress and declutter your mindInner peace and happiness are available now, and they're closer than you think. By taking just a few minutes out of your day and
Volume One of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers. Includes essays by William Fotheringham, Daniel Friebe, David Millar and Jeremy
The debut book by award-winning comedian Francesca Martinez If you grow up in a world where wrinkles are practically illegal, going bald is cause for a mental breakdown, and women over size zero are e
"I can tell you exactly the day it all went wrong—the day my mum attacked my dad with a kitchen knife. In those few, short seconds, a black hole opened up in my life and I fell right in.&
The thrilling and true story of the development and operational deployment of human torpedoes—Chariots—and "X-craft" midget submarines in British naval service during WWII, and of th
A very personal guide to the best novels ever written, and why they matterAs the annual flood of published novels grows ever greater, it’s a hard a job to keep up, let alone sort the wheat from the ch
Learn how to get the most out of acrylic paints with this guide's clear instructions and photographic examplesAcrylics are a versatile and exciting medium, but how can you get the most from these pain
Practical philosophy from the Himalayas.This is the remarkable true story of a young man's initiation in the Himalayas. David Manners was trekking in Nepal when he stumbled upon the mountain home of a
Steampunk space opera? Damn right.This is the story of M. Francisco Fabrigas, explorer, philosopher, and heretical physicist, who took a shipful of children on a frightening voyage to the next dimensi
From the founder of the Thriller School in Santa Monica, a practical guide with step-by-step exercises to develop crime writing skillsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of all the different k
Following a drunken misunderstanding Simon Dawson gave up his job in the city, moved to the wilds of Exmoor and became an accidental self-sufficient smallholder with an array of animals. But that was
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.Do youA) Know a human?B) Love a human?C) Have trouble dealing with huma
Stumbling from a university anarchist meeting into a career in the army, Chip Chapman is conscious of how very incompetent he is. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst confirms his worst fears. He is e
Volume Two of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers. Includes essays by William Fotheringham, Daniel Friebe, Ned Boulting and Jeremy
A funny and irreverant look behind the scenes at the 2014 Tour de France, which starts in Yorkshire, from the author ofHow I Won the Yellow Jumper.In 2014 Ned Boulting reports on his dozen-th Tour de
The first in a series of books that have taken Europe by storm and are soon to be filmed, featuring a chemist-turned-sleuth who battles ignorance and superstition—as well as killers—in a beautiful set
Enjoy a spot of tea and delectable cakes inspired by the rich, royal history of London's most iconic palacesFilled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and ta
A revolutionary and much-acclaimed study of the work and motives of the Alice In Wonderland authorThis is the most significant biographical work on the author of Alice In Wonderland to be published in
Romance is in the air and secrets are about to be uncovered—it's going to be a night to remember at the Christmas partyLouise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her
Eight-time Sony Award and double Bafta winning writer, comedian and broadcaster Jon Holmes became a father for the first time in 2010. With a second child in 2012, he has had to fill in a hell of a lo
Power meters are the ultimate tool for cyclists in training, and here they can learn how best to use themThe last quarter of a century has seen major developments in the world of cycling. Heart-rate m
The scandalous life of England's most notorious libertine, the Earl of Rochester, portrayed by Johnny Depp inThe LibertineRestoration England witnessed an extraordinary flowering of literature, music,
Previously published as How to Fake a Moon Landing, and nominated for the Great Graphic Novels for Teens List from Young Adult Library Services Association, this new edition has been updated to includ
The hard-hitting story of a young man determined to find his voicePlucked from obscurity in Glasgow, Rab Dillon is about to become the next great protest singer. Seduced by promises of stardom, carryi
Discover the seven kingdoms of Westeros, the land brought to life in George R. R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice seriesBustling cities, ancient wonders, and snow-peaked mountain ranges; the Seven Kingd
In his 21st mystery, Batholomew must work fast to decipher the poison used to kill a man—as well as the killer himself—in a 14th-century college town on the brink of violenceIn 1358, over a century af
The second book in the War at Home series by the author of much-loved The Morland Dynasty novelsThe year is 1915, and the war is raging on, in this second book in the new series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagl
Fully revised and updated, this new edition about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge includes the period from Prince George's birth to the arrival of William and Kate's second childThey have been dubbe
A concise and accessible history of infectious and non-infectious diseases, complete with the most up-to-date research on 2014’s Ebola outbreakUsing an interdisciplinary approach, this survey chronicl
A beautifully illustrated guide to training a working spaniel in the shooting field, from basic obedience to advanced hunting and retrievingWith advice and step-by-step information from esteemed gun d
The definitive collection of colossal cock-ups that the motoring industry would rather forget.Designing and making cars is an expensive thing to do. So is racing them. All told, the car business spend
Sergeant Steve Heaney tells the explosive true story of the epic operation that helped to bring to an end the Sierra Leone Civil War and earned him the Military Cross.
