The Little Book of Ireland
The Little Book of Ireland

Author: C.M. Boylan

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0750952164

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The Little Book of Ireland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of fascinating, frivolous and fantastic information which no one will want to be without. Full of details about the country, past and present, this volume covers such themes as wars and rebellions, food and drink, culture, transport, religion, law and of course its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of this ancient country. Despite being a relatively small island on the edge of the vast Atlantic there is always something new, charming, or even bizarre to discover about the Emerald Isle – and you will find much of it here.

The Little Book of Irishisms
The Little Book of Irishisms

Author: Aimee Alexander

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9781914437007

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If an Irish person said to you, "Gimmie that yoke," would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, you'd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean? The Little Book of Irishisms is for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just our words but how we are as people, relaxed about some things, picky about others. It's also for those who'd like to sound Irish, even just for Paddy's Day. You'll learn tricks to Irishify your chat - and how to avoid those clangers that people think we say but never do, like the classic, "Top of the morning to you." If you're coming to Ireland and want to fit right in, this book's for you. If you can't make it, here's a way of visiting in spirit. "Go on, go on, go on. You will, you will, you will," to quote the infamous Irish comedy, Father Ted. The Little Book of Irishisms is the perfect novelty gift for St. Patrick's Day, as a Christmas stocking filler, or at any time to someone who appreciates what it means to be Irish.

The Holy Book of the Beard
The Holy Book of the Beard

Author: Duff Brenna

Publisher: Duff Brenna

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13:

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The story of a young rebel. He is Jasper John, 23, of Colorado who gives up college to go to California on his motorcycle. In San Diego, he becomes involved with a group of literary eccentrics who hang out in a diner, which leads to a writing career of sorts.

The Little Book of Tipperary
The Little Book of Tipperary

Author: Debbie Blake

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0750988347

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The Little Book of Tipperary is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Tipperary. Here you will find out about Tipperary's industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Tipperary and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this varied county.

The Little Book of Galway
The Little Book of Galway

Author: Helen Lee

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-07-23

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 0750989505

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The Little Book of Galway is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Galway. Here you will find out about Galway's history, its literary heritage, its cathedrals and castles, its festivals and fairs, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Galway and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this fascinating county.

The Little Book of Waterford
The Little Book of Waterford

Author: Dr Tom Hunt

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2017-03-01

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0750969741

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The Little Book of Waterford is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Waterford. Here you will find out about Waterford's industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Waterford and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.

The Book of Judas
The Book of Judas

Author: Brendan Kennelly

Publisher: Dufour Editions

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 9781852241711

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Brendan Kennelly's Book of Judas, a 400-page epic poem in twelve parts, became the number one bestselling book in Ireland. As well as receiving rapturous reviews, Brendan Kennelly won the Sunday Independent/Irish Life Award for the book and earned the ultimate accolade of 'Kerryman of the Year'. Not merely lost but irredeemable, Kennelly's bitterly articulate Judas speaks, dreams and murmurs - of past and present, history and myth, good and evil, of men, women and children, and of course money - until we realise that the unspeakable perpetrator of the apparently unthinkable, in penetrating the icy reaches of his own world, becomes a sly, many-voiced critic of ours. The full-sized Book of Judas is no longer available, usurped by The Little Book of Judas, a distillation of that literary monster, purged to its traitorous essence.

The Little Book of Dublin
The Little Book of Dublin

Author: Brendan Nolan

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-04-07

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0750958251

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The Little Book of Dublin is a compendium of fascinating and entertaining truths about the city, past and present.Funny, fast-paced and fact-packed, here you will find out about Dublin’s trade and industry, saints and sinners, crime and punishment, sports and games, folklore and customs and, of course, its literary heritage. Here lie famous elements of Dublin’s history cheek by jowl with little-known facts that could so easily pass unnoticed.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and secrets of this ancient and fascinating city

The Little Book of Sandymount
The Little Book of Sandymount

Author: Kurt Kullmann

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2016-12-08

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0750981571

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The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin’s most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount’s streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.