The Coffin Ship: Life and Death at Sea During the Great Irish Famine (McMahon Cian T.)(Pevná vazba)

The Coffin Ship: Life and Death at Sea During the Great Irish Famine (McMahon Cian T.)(Pevná vazba)

A vivid, new portrait of Irish migration through the letters and diaries of those who fled their homeland during the Great Famine The standard story of the exodus during Ireland's Great Famine is one of tired clich s, half-truths, and dry statistics. In The Coffin Ship, a groundbreaking work of

A Pocket History of the Irish Famine: The Story of Ireland's Great Hunger (Biggs Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

The Great Famine, 'an Gorta Mor' in Irish, was a period of mass starvation, disease and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1852. It's often referred to as the Irish Potato Famine, particularly outside Ireland, as around forty percent of the population were reliant on this crop. Over a million

The Irish Cookbook (McMahon Jp)(Pevná vazba)

The Irish Cookbook showcases the true depth of Irish cuisine, its ingredients, and its fascinating history, as never beforeIreland's remarkably rich food heritage dates back millenia and, in The Irish Cookbook, acclaimed chef Jp McMahon captures its unique culinary origins and varied influences

Kenmare: History and Survival: Fr John O'Sullivan and the Famine Poor (Kenny Colum)(Paperback)

This is the story of a remarkable man's efforts to help starving people during the Irish Great Famine. It reveals their terrible experiences inside and outside one of the national 'workhouses' and throws new light on the relationship between class, religion, and poverty in Ireland before

Good Grief: Embracing Life at a Time of Death (Mayer Catherine)(Pevná vazba)

'The most life-affirming book ever written about death.' Sandi Toksvig'One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.' Anita Anand 'Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.' Mother and

I Know Better Now: My Life Before, During and After the Ramones (Ramone Richie)(Pevná vazba)

I KNOW BETTER NOW: MY LIFE BEFORE DURING AND AFTER THE

Exploring the Britannic: The Life, Last Voyage and Wreck of Titanic's Tragic Twin (Mills Simon)(Pevná vazba)

A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic---her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck. Simon Mills tells the complete story of the Britannic her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, her loss to a German mine, and the historical findings

Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment (Bedat Maxine)(Pevná vazba)

The Swiss Family Robinson (Wyss Johann David)(Pevná vazba)

Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will they survive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons--father, mother, and four sons--find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. Young readers will enjoy watching them handle every crisis with cleverness and skill

Rasputin: The Untold Story (Fuhrmann Joseph T.)(Pevná vazba)

Based on new sources--the definitive biography of Rasputin, with revelations about his life, death, and involvement with the RomanovsA century after his death, Grigory Rasputin remains fascinating: the Russian peasant with hypnotic eyes who befriended Tsar Nicholas II and helped destroy the Russian

Flesh and Steel During the Great War: The Transformation of the French Army and the Invention of Modern Warfare (Goya Michel)(Pevná vazba)

Michel Goya's Flesh and Steel during the Great War is one of the most thoughtful, stimulating and original studies of the conflict to have appeared in recent years. It is a major contribution towards a deeper understanding of the impact of the struggle on the Western Front on the theory and

The Life and Death of Ancient Cities: A Natural History (Woolf Greg)(Pevná vazba)

Windrush: A Ship Through Time (Arnott Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The life, times and extraordinary history of the Windrush: the vessel that created modern

The Hollywood Kid: The Violent Life and Violent Death of an Ms-13 Hitman (Martinez Oscar)(Pevná vazba)

The compelling story of the life and death of a Salvadoran gangster As a boy, Miguel ngel Tobar's small town in El Salvador was torn apart by guerrillas and US- backed death squads. Still a preteen, he joined a different kind of death squad--the Hollywood Locos Salvatrucha--a clique of the Mara

Asterix: Asterix and The Great Crossing - Album 22 (Goscinny Rene)(Pevná vazba)

Out at sea fishing, Asterix and Obelix are blown off course in a storm. Luckily they land on the shores of a Roman colony - or is it? Teepees, totems, gobbling birds: it's not what they're used to. And what are the Viking explorers in their longship doing? But perhaps 50 BC is a little too early

British and German Battlecruisers (Cosentino Michele)(Pevná vazba)

A new and comparative study of the ship type that fought at

The Furious Longing of God (Manning Brennan)(Pevná vazba)

Imagine a stormy day at sea, your ship yielding to a relentless wind, pummeled by crashing waves, subject to the awesome force of nature. A force that is both fierce and majestic. A power that is nothing short of furious. Such is God's intense, consuming love for His children. It's a love that

Wanderlust British & Irish Isles

From breathtaking nature to timeless culture, explore the hiking trails and the wonders of the British Isles. The British and Irish Isles are a paradise for hikers. They provide a unique blend of breathtaking nature, fascinating local history, and timeless culture. Stunning photography showcases

A Silent Death (May Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The scorching new thriller from worldwide bestselling author of The Blackhouse, Coffin Road and I'll Keep You Safe. Spain, 2020A SILENT VOWWhen ex-pat fugitive Jack Cleland watches his girlfriend die, gunned down in a pursuit involving officer Cristina Sanchez Pradell, he promises to exact his

Diary of a Shropshire Lass (Baines Janet)(Pevná vazba)

Janet Baines has witnessed momentous events at times of her life, particularly before and during the Second World War. This biography covers both the exceptional and the more commonplace - from her period in Austria immediately before the Anschluss, to her time as a physiotherapist following the

Best-Loved Irish Ballads: Great Songs from the Irish Folk Tradition (Byrne Emma)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of Ireland's greatest and best-loved ballads, including the lyrics, music and chords, along with an introductory piece on each song. Illustrated with photographs and woodcuts. A beautiful guide to the cream of the Irish ballad tradition.Songs of love, yearning, revolution, celebration,

Edward Lear and the Pussycat: The Adventures of Famous Writers and Their Pets (Johnson Alex)(Pevná vazba)

Behind every great writer there is a beloved pet, providing inspiration in life and in death, and companionship in what is often a lonely working existence. They also offer practical services, such as personal protection, although they may sometimes eat first drafts, or bite visitors. This book

The Rise and Fall of the Orange Order During the Famine: From Reformation to Dolly's Brae (Curran Daragh)(Pevná vazba)

Formed in 1795, the Orange Order had grown into a formidable popular organisation in its first forty years of existence. However, against a background of major social, political, and economic change, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland made the forced decision to disband the Order in 1836 in the face

To Rule Eurasia's Waves: The New Great Power Competition at Sea (Gresh Geoffrey F.)(Pevná vazba)

The first book to weave Eurasia together through the perspective of the oceans and seas 'A detailed account of the growing importance of the Chinese, Indian, and Russian navies and how this competition is playing out in waters stretching from the Indo-Pacific area to the Arctic and the