Non-Fiction

In The Complete Watercolour Course Stan Smit h takes you from the fundamentals of painting in watercolour through to more advanced techniques, so that you gradually build up the skills...

This text analyzes the major political ideologies in contemporary France. The treatment is not approached exclusively from a party-political point of view; rather, attention is focused on the substance of...

Written by a former member of the SAS, these are the secrets of one of the world's fiercest fighting units. Among the many SAS techniques explained here are: how to...

Based on the true story of Alma Rattenbury, who, in 1935, went on trial with her eighteen-year-old lover for the murder of her husband. In the play, Terence Rattigan pits...

A meditation on the Rosary, the great prayer of Mary. Through a series of reflections we are drawn into the mysteries of the Rosary and invited to pause in a...

In this remarkable dual memoir about family, faith, and friendship, film legend Martin Sheen and his son Emilio Estevez share their stories. Spanning nearly 50 years of family history, the...

A collection of short plays by exciting new Irish writers, selected and introduced by the literary manager of the Abbey Theatre.These eight short plays by some of the most exciting...

Dawn French is one of the greatest comedy actresses of our time, with a career that has spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved...

This is the popular best-seller in a revised and updated new edition. The world is full of TV doctors, but only Dr Phil has appeared on "Have I Got News...

This is a loving and funny account of life in a mountain village in the Catalan Pyranees and of Bernard and Mary Loughlins' efforts to restore an ancient house there....

From Chuck Berry to Billy Idol, The Beatles to Westlife, Pink Floyd to The Darkness, this terrific new book breaks down the fragments of rock and pop history into a...

Beautifully illustrated and richly detailed, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the...

With hundreds of recipes from leading cooks like Ursula Ferrigno and Lesley Waters, the Easy Everyday series brings out the very best in a wide range of cooking styles, with...

Packed with all the information needed to acquire full gastro-credentials, the serious foodie need look no further than this little book, dedicated to all those who are passionate about seeking...

This inspiring book takes a fresh look at this ever-versatile ingredient, now firmly back in vogue in today's ever increasingly health conscious society. Chef Director at the Caprice Group, which...

As aspiring youth footballer before injury forced him to reconsider his career, Smith left his hometown of Northampton at the age of 18 to study drama and creative writing at...

In the summer of 2000 a young Irish journalist returned from New York to launch a magazine about life in boomtown Dublin. The Dubliner was an instant failure, and within...