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NEW Dark Times, Decent Men Stories of Irishmen in World War II Neil Richardson Irish Book Award winner Neil Richardson presents his second highly illustrated war collection of dramatic first-hand stories. He shines a spotlight on some of the 130,000 ‘decent’ Irishmen and women who served in the ‘dark times’ of the Second World War. Seven thousand were never to return. “When I think of ... Irish heroes ... I can only pray that in years which I shall not see, the shame will be forgotten and the glories will endure” Winston Churchill 352 pages/photographs & memorabilia ISBN 978-1-84717-297-6 €19.99 pb/Rights available W A Coward if I Return, A Hero if I Fall Stories of Irishmen in World War I Neil Richardson In 1914-1918, two hundred thousand Irishmen went to war. At least thirty-five thousand never came home. Those that did were scarred for the rest of their lives. A precious collection of veterans’ stories as told by the families, military records, diaries, poignant letters and telling documents. Irish Book Awards: Non-fiction book of the year 368 pages/photographs & memorabilia ISBN 978-1-84717-131-3 €19.99 pb/Rights available W AWARD-WINNER O’BRIEN EXPLORING SERIES A18 Exploring the Book of Kells George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney A world-renowned authority offers a compact, illustrated guide for all ages to an outstanding national treasure. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book. AWARDS Bisto Book of the Decade Award RAI Special Merit Award 72 pages Colour facsimiles, reconstruction drawings ISBN 978-1-84717-077-4 €9.99 pb French: ISBN 978-1-84717-109-2 €11.99 pb German: ISBN 978-1-84717-107-8 €11.99 pb Japanese: ISBN 978-1-84717-115-3 €14.99 pb Rights available W Brendan the Navigator George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney Brendan’s famous account of his voyages and the extraordinary imagery and unusual events of this ancient story, known all over the world in the Middle Ages. AWARD Bisto Book of the Decade Award 96 pages/illustrations ISBN 978-0-86278-960-2 €6.99 pb/Rights available W Exploring the Spanish Armada Winifred Glover A detailed account of the Spanish Armada, this book also describes the excavations which have unearthed many treasures from the shipwrecks along the Irish coast. 136 pages/illustrations, maps, colour section ISBN 978-0-86278-646-5 €11.41 hb Rights available W Saint Patrick Ireland’s Patron Saint George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney The unique life of Patrick as he wrote it in his Confession, and the legends surrounding his deeds. 104 pages/illustrations ISBN 978-0-86278-749-3 €4.99 pb Rights available W Celtic Way of Life Curriculum Development Unit Illus. Josip Lizatovic (plus photographs) The story of how the Celts lived in ancient Ireland – their houses, food, weapons, modes of transport, social structures, beliefs and their pagan festivals and rituals. 96 pages/illustrations ISBN 987-0-86278-563-5 €6.99 pb Rights available W Exploring the World of Colmcille also known as Columba Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald Illus. Stephen Hall A simple and accessible account of the life of this famous saint, who founded the monastery at Iona. Draws on history, art, literature and archaeology to tell his story. 112 pages/illustrations ISBN 978-0-86278-665-6 €7.61 pb Rights available W
Brian Boru Ireland’s Warrior King Damien Goodfellow The rise of a local chieftain to become High King of Ireland, fighting native and Danish invader alike in a whirlwind of constant conflict. An enthralling graphic novel that breathes new life into Ireland’s history. 96 pages/colour ISBN 978-1-84717-284-6 €14.99 pb Rights available W The Great Atlantic Air Race Gavin Will The stories of aviators who challenged the Atlantic Ocean between 1919 and the end of WWII. It tells how these pioneers lived and, all too often, died in their quest for glory. Heavily illustrated throughout. 232 pages ISBN 978-1-84717-231-0 €24.99 hb Rights available W x CAN, all languages O’BRIEN POCKET HISTORY SERIES From rebels and saints to music and writers, The O’Brien Pocket History series has everything you need to know about Ireland, its culture, history and people. These short and readable books are all written by experts in the field, and are ideal for tourist and native alike. All titles €7.99 pb O’Brien Pocket History of the IRA Brendan O’Brien The story of the IRA from its foundation, tracing the changes and developments that have influenced the organisation. 200 pages/photographs ISBN 978-1-84717-080-4 Rights available W Rights sold PO O’Brien Pocket History of Ireland Breandán Ó hEithir Concise, insightful overview of Ireland’s history from Celtic times to the present, and including Northern Ireland. 96 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-958-9 Rights available W Rights sold PO O’Brien Pocket History of the Troubles Brian Feeney Untangles the complex story of the Troubles over the past forty years, from the first symptoms of serious unrest in the 1960s to the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement. 152 pages/photographs ISBN 978-1-84717-078-1 Rights available W O’Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance. 192 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-820-9 Rights available W O’Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport Eamonn Sweeney A concise introduction to Gaelic sport, covering football, hurling, camogie and handball. Includes the history of the GAA, the rules of the games, and famous teams and players. 120 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-854-4 Rights available W O’Brien Pocket History of Irish Writers A. Norman Jeffares A concise guide that traces a long line of celebrated Irish writers, including Synge, O’Casey, Beckett, Joyce, O’Brien and Heaney, among others. 184 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-911-4 Rights available W O’Brien Pocket History of The Irish Famine Ruan O’Donnell An overview of the economic and social contexts that contributed to the Irish Famine, which decimated the population and drove over a million to emigration. 152 pages/photographs ISBN 978-1-84717-019-4 Rights available W Rights sold PO A19
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