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  • 1916 and All That

    A History of Ireland from Back Then Until Right Now

    by C. M. Boylan ...
    An irreverent, vibrant, satirical, and largely untrue history of IrelandIrish history started when people arrived on the island. At least, that is when history really got going. Before that things were rather quiet . . .So begins C.M. Boylan's wonderfully irreverent take on the history of Ireland. It will take readers from the "Age of the Third Best Metal" through the struggles of Wolfe Tone ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Little Book of Ireland

    by C.M. Boylan ...
    Series series Little Book Of
    A compendium of historical facts and figures about the Emerald Isle, perfect for dipping intoFull of details about the country, past and present, this volume covers such themes as wars and rebellions, food and drink, culture, transportation, 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 ... Read more

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  • The Little Book of Ireland

    by C.M. Boylan ...
    Series series Little Book of
    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 ... Read more

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  • 1916 and All That

    A History of Ireland From Back Then Until Right Now

    by C.M. Boylan ...
    1916 And All That is as an extremely funny and irreverent satirical history of Ireland. The central assumption behind 1916 And All That is that, despite all of the compulsory school lessons and exams taken, there are only a few muddled facts of our history that most people retain into adulthood. We recall snatches of events, names and dates, and few of us can piece together a coherent narrative or ... Read more

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  • 50 Things You Didn't Know About 1916

    by Mick O'Farrell ...
    Even those who know a great deal about the Easter Rising may not know that there were temporary ceasefires in the St Stephen's Green area, to allow the park attendants to feed the Green's ducks. Few know that the first shots of the rising were actually fired near Portlaoise and not in Dublin or indeed that both sides issued receipts: the rebels for food, the British for handcuffs. It features ... Read more

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  • Lullaby Girl

    by Aly Sidgwick ...
    RED MAGAZINE's BEST NEW AUTHORS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NOW'It's no secret that psychological thrillers have been the big hitters of the literary world in recent years (remember Gone Girl anyone?). Well this debut from Aly Sigdwick is set to do the same.'Who is the Lullaby Girl?Found washed up on the banks of a remote loch, a mysterious girl is taken into the care of a psychiatric home in the ... Read more

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  • The Jewish War

    by Josephus, E. Mary Smallwood ...
    Translated by G. Williamson ...
    Josephus’ account of a war marked by treachery and atrocity is a superbly detailed and evocative record of the Jewish rebellion against Rome between AD 66 and 70. Originally a rebel leader, Josephus changed sides after he was captured to become a Rome-appointed negotiator, and so was uniquely placed to observe these turbulent events, from the siege of Jerusalem to the final heroic resistance and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Eleanor, Countess of Desmond

    Captivating Tale of the Forgotten Heroine of the Tudor Wars in Ireland

    by Anne Chambers ...
    Set in a period of invasion, military conflict, social and political chaos perpetrated by the Tudor conquest of Ireland, the story of Eleanor, Countess of Desmond recounts the heroic efforts of a woman to protect her family against insurmountable odds.Aristocratic, educated, intelligent and able, Lady Eleanor Butler's destiny was as a wife and mother. But marriage to Garret FitzGerald, the ... Read more

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  • The Zombie Survival Guide

    Complete Protection from the Living Dead

    by Max Brooks ...
    From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now.Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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  • How the Irish Saved Civilization

    by Thomas Cahill ...
    Series series The Hinges of History
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift!Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Nightlight

    A Parody

    by The Harvard Lampoon ...
    About three things I was absolutely certain. First, Edwart was most likely my soul mate, maybe. Second, there was a vampire part of him–which I assumed was wildly out of his control–that wanted me dead. And third, I unconditionally, irrevocably, impenetrably, heterogeneously, gynecologically, and disreputably wished he had kissed me.And thus Belle Goose falls in love with the mysterious and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill (Annotated)

    by G. K. Chesterton ...
    This edition includes the following editor's introduction:G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writerFirst published in 1904, “The Napoleon of Notting Hill” is a fantastical novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. It was Chesterton's first novel and has been called the best first novel by any author in the twentieth century.“The Napoleon of Notting Hill” is set in a nearly unchanged ... Read more

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