Secondhand Books

Study the lines, shapes and colours of the patterns in this book. They may look the same... but they're not! Look closely - how many differences can you spot?

In this quirky new title designer and typographer Teresa Monachino rounds up and breaks down a variety of unruly words: words lacking in integrity, misleading words that do not mean...

An Irish epic, The Maximalist documents in unflinching detail and with great subtlety the meteoric rise and slow unravelling of an Irish icon. 'Biography of the Year.' The Sunday Times'Biography...

In these photographs we see the social and political history of Ireland unfolding. There is wealth and poverty, school, home, work and play.We can see parts of our own childhoods...

So get ready for the ultimate guide to all things beauty-related. Drawing on thousands of comments and her own experiences, Aisling brings you all the very best from Beaut.ie -...

Onion and the gang are at it again. This time they've stumbled across a Russian scientist at an old folks' home whose crazy experiments are causing all kinds of confusion...

The INTO emerged in 1868 as teachers across Ireland united to fight for their rights. Man or woman, Catholic or Protestant - all were subject to poor pay, dire conditions...

'Intriguing, compelling. Impossible to put down and irresistibly good' Liane MoriartyShe's the victim.But is she so innocent?Sophie McCarthy is known for her determination, ambition and brilliance at work. She's tough,...

The acclaimed travel writer's youthful journey - as an 18-year-old - across 1930s Europe by foot began in A Time of Gifts, which covered the author's exacting journey from the...

For fans of contemporary urban fantasy with a twist, Joan Frances Turner brings us Frail, the follow-up to Dust, a poignant story about survival in zombie infested post-apocalyptic America.Being human...

Peter Hessler's previous book River Town was a prize-winning, poignant and deeply compelling portrait of China. Now, in Oracle Bones, Hessler returns to the country, excavating its long history and...

'It was French film-maker Sophie Toscan du Plantier's dream to have a holiday home in beautiful Schull in west Cork. But on 23 December 1996, she was brutally murdered outside...

When Rory Cowan stepped down from the role of Rory in Mrs Brown's Boys after 15 years, it made national headlines. Here, in his unique voice, the much-loved entertainer tells...

Second in a two book deal.

'An enchanting contribution to the popular new trend of 'up lit', like Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' Irish Times 'I found myself totally transported into William's poignant and...

Exciting stories of Greek gods, goddesses and heroes vividly retold for young readers. Includes a "Who's who" guide to each character, including, Icarus and Daedalus, Zeus and Atlas and their...

Have you ever Milked a Cow? Made the "Guinness Book of World Records"? Done the Monopoly Board pub crawl? Joined the Mile High Club? No? Then it's high time you...

In this collection of wonderful stories, which range between fantasy, humour, science fiction and a sprinkling of horror, the reader will relish the range and skill of Neil Gaiman's writing....

In a shocking yet all too prosaic moment Joe and Eileen O'Kane experience a terrible tragedy which leaves them bereft. Winter in Derry sets in overnight, as does a chill...

'Well now, prove it, Sheila. As John would say, "Put your money where your mouth is." Be a depressed widow boring the arse off everyone, or get on with life....

Storiesof individual pirates in the Caribbean, from Blackbeard to Calico Jack, havebeen the stuff of legend since the eighteenth century, but in Spanish Goldpirate expert David Cordingly at last gives...

A hilarious, spooky tale from the number one bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.Sent to Groosham Grange as a last resort by his parents, David Eliot quickly discovers that his new school...

June, 1944. Since her father's stroke, Jean has been trying to run her parents' small farm almost single-handedly and is in desperate need of help. Karl, a German prisoner of...

Skylands is in peril! Learn to pilot an unstoppable fleet of incredible vehicles and stop Kaos with the Skylanders SuperChargers Strategy Guide.Our complete story walkthrough lets you complete every story...

'Well now, prove it, Sheila. As John would say, "Put your money where your mouth is." Be a depressed widow boring the arse off everyone, or get on with life....

Whether your home is a city apartment, country cottage or large and rambling house, it is your space and should be well cared for. The secret is managing the upkeep...

Michelangelo and Leonardo lived five centuries ago, but their works still obsess our culture, with a popular and universal quality that nothing else matches. They have been equally revered and...

The houses in Saffron Lane are being filled with artists thanks to the efforts of Nell and Angus. Ginger doesn't win a place there, but gets a job running the...

The Richard and Judy Bestseller. 'Outstandingly good. Part-thriller, part-love story, I guarantee you will not be able to put it down' SunThey were identical in every wayUntil the unthinkable tore...

I killed my best friend. I didn't mean to, but I did. This is my story.'Miles Kendrick is in a witness protection programme, hiding from the mob and constantly haunted...

When he was five, Neil's mother walked out of the family home. Two years later she returned with a new man; Derek Cross. His new stepfather prided himself on being...

Cassandra Haven fought her way to the top of the corporate ladder. Now that she has attained her career ambitions, it's time to switch her attention to her personal life....

Jamie Andrew's survival and rescue after five nights trapped by a ferocious storm in 1999 has passed into Alpine legend. It was a miracle that he survived; but Jamie had...

'What the doctor ordered . . . a fiercely funny novel.' Sunday TimesIt is the year of our Lord 1349 and it is the season of the Plague.Brothor Diggory's life...

Libby has a good life with a gorgeous husband and a home by the sea. But over time she is becoming more unsure if Jack has ever loved her -...

Hidden amid lush parkland, Eardisford is the ultimate English country retreat and it's just been sold for the first time in its history. Romantic daredevil Kat Mason has been bequeathed...

Top army engineer Tyler Locke is given a mysterious ancient manuscript. Written in Greek, it initially seems indecipherable.But with the help of classics scholar Stacy Benedict, Locke comes to understand...

DutyNell Goodman is a good daughter. Her job in the local brewery is the only thing keeping her and her mother afloat. But with her mother becoming increasingly eccentric and...

How does Isa Chandra Moskowitz make flavourful and satisfying vegan meals from scratch every day, often in 30 minutes or less? It's easy! In ISA DOES IT, the beloved cookbook...

Having unexpectedly lost her husband and lacking the means to support herself, Josie DiSanti and her two daughters take refuge in the small town of Mill River, to live with...

Six years ago, Sam Capra watched his brother, Danny, executed by extremists.It was the darkest day of his life.But what if Danny was still alive?When evidence surfaces that Danny might...

Sisters-in-law Kate, Helen and Olivia all have one thing in common - they're hiding something. It's not easy being part of the high-achieving Fox family: the expectations and demands of...