Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf (Duffy Sean)(Paperback)

Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf (Duffy Sean)(Paperback)

Brian Boru is the most famous Irish person before the modern era, whose death at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 is one of the few events in the whole of Ireland's medieval history to retain a place in the popular imagination. This book proposes a far-reaching reassessment of Brian Boru and

Atlas of Irish History (Duffy Sean)(Paperback)

This book tells the story of the Irish past in graphic cartography, beautifully rendered and augmented by an authoritative text. It is an essential reference tool for any student of Irish history. This new edition covers recent momentous events such as the transformative boom and bust of the

The Adventures of Shamrock Sean (Gogarty Brian)(Paperback)

Shamrock Sean is a lively leprechaun from the West of Ireland.He loves fishing and digging in his garden -but you won't find the crock of gold there.Most of all, this loveable leprechaunlikes to lend a helping hand.But, no matter what he does, poor Sean always seems to land in BIG TROUBLE Three

Brian Boru - Emperor of the Irish (Llywelyn Morgan)(Paperback / softback)

An enthralling account of the life of Brian Boru, who grew to become High King of Ireland before dying in the Battle of Clontarf in

Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny (Kilmeade Brian)(Paperback)

Machine Crusade - Legends of Dune 2 (Herbert Brian)(Paperback / softback)

The breathtaking vision and incomparable storytelling of Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson's Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, a prequel to Frank Herbert's classic Dune, propelled it to the ranks of speculative fiction's classics in its own right. Now, with all the color, scope, and fascination of the

Big Picture - On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself (Carroll Sean)(Paperback / softback)

The instant New York Times bestseller that went on to inspire Professor Brian

Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge (Beevor Antony)(Paperback)

The prizewinning historian and bestselling author of D-Day and Stalingrad reconstructs the Battle of the Bulge in this riveting new account On December 16, 1944, Hitler launched his 'last gamble' in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes in Belgium, believing he could split the Allies

It's So Easy (and other lies) - The Autobiography (McKagan Duff)(Paperback / softback)

Explosive autobiography of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bass guitarist Duff

On Some Faraway Beach: The Life and Times of Brian Eno (Sheppard David)(Paperback)

Authorised biography of Brian Eno - the 'Father of Ambient Music' A sonic alchemist to the stars, Brian Eno's address book is a veritable who's who of rock and pop. Tellingly, his involvement with Roxy Music, David Bowie, Talking Heads and U2 has coincided with these artists producing their most

Why Spy?: The Art of Intelligence (Stewart Brian)(Paperback)

Why Spy? is the result of Brian Stewart's seventy years of working in, and studying the uses and abuses of, intelligence in the real world. Few books currently available to those involved either as professionals or students in this area have been written by someone like the present author, who has

Sean Connery - The measure of a man (Bray Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

Sean Connery's personification of secret agent James Bond invigorated Britain and its cinema, allowing a cash-strapped, morale-sapped country in decline to fancy itself still a player on the world stage. This title is both a biography of a star and an investigation of what can happen to a man when

Luftwaffe Fighters' Battle of Britain (Goss Chris)(Paperback)

The story of how the outnumbered RAF fought and defeated the superior Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain will always be a source of fascination. However, accounts of summer 1940 have tended to centre on the British defenders, both in the air and on the ground, whilst the story of the losing German

Malplaquet 1709: Marlborough's Bloodiest Battle (Macdowall Simon)(Paperback)

A highly illustrated study of the battle of Malplaquet, the last and bloodiest of Marlborough's victories in the 18th century War of the Spanish Succession.In 1709, after eight years of war, France was on her knees. There was not enough money left in the treasury to pay, equip, or feed the army and

Battle of Hastings: Classic Histories Series (Bradbury Jim)(Paperback / softback)

The Battle of Hastings is arguably the best-known and perhaps the most significant battle in English history. Its effects were deeply felt at the time, causing a lasting shift in cultural identity and national pride. In this detailed and engaging account, Jim Bradbury places the 1066 battle in its

The Battle for Okinawa (Yahara Hiromichi)(Paperback)

Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa'An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands.' --The Wall Street Journal'A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines.' --Kirkus Reviews'The most interesting of the 'last

Duffy (Duffy Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrates the career of one of the top British fashion photographers from the '60s and '70s. New expanded edition includes striking new snaps, including a dedicated new section on David

Discovery of France (Robb Graham)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of both the Duff Cooper and the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prizes, The Discovery of France is full of quirky anecdotes and sketches of people, places and

The Battle of Hastings: Sources and Interpretations (Morillo Stephen)(Paperback)

'The Battle of Hastings' is a unique collection of materials focused on one of the most significant battles in European history. It includes all the primary sources for the battle, including pictorial, and seminal accounts of the battle by the major historians of the last two centuries. Stephen

The Common Buzzard (Walls Sean)(Paperback)

'Based on many years of personal research, and a thorough knowledge of the European literature, the authors provide an eminently readable account of the biology of the Common Buzzard. Whatever your interests in birds, I can recommend this book for its content of information and insight.' -

The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles (Briscoe Susan)(Paperback)

Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique. This collection explores the history of the Japanese textile, boro, and its relevance to the contemporary sewer. Learn about the history of boro and the materials that were traditionally used such as cotton and hemp fabrics, kasuri ikat, indigo, silk

This Terrible Sound: The Battle of Chickamauga (Cozzens Peter)(Paperback)

Renders the furious ebb and flow of the two-day battle, capturing both the evolving strategies of each side and the horrendous experience of the fight. This book draws from hundreds of diaries, letters, memoirs, interviews, official reports, and regimental

Turning the Tide - The Battles of Coral Sea and Midway(Paperback / softback)

Disability: Living Into the Diversity of Christ's Body (Brock Brian)(Paperback)

Leading ethicist and pastoral theologian Brian Brock reflects on the challenge of disability, refuting widely held misconceptions and helping readers respond well to the pastoral implications of disability. Brock, the father of a child with special needs, weaves together theological commentary with