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Immerse yourself in the intricate story of Africa and discover Africa's true place in world history. Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, 'Africa' explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid deta...

This new volume in the award-winning Atlas Series presents fresh perspectives on, and a nuanced understanding of, the history of the Irish Civil War (1922-3). The centenary of the Civil War has prompted wide-ranging research into that tumultuous and complex period in Irish history. Featuring con...

This is a revised edition of a book first published in 1977 with poems by Eiléa Ní Chuilleanáin and drawings by Brian Lalor. In it, a sequence of poems about her native city articulates what is silently revealed in a visual portrait of Ireland's Southern 'capital', its main streets, alleyways,...

In this thought-provoking anthology, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum has partnered with the Prix Pictet, the world's leading prize for photography and sustainability, to show a different side to humanitarian photography. Co-editors William A. Ewing and Elisa Rusca decided to s...

Combining archaeology, local and military histories, community recollections, and landscape studies, this groundbreaking study, the first excavation of a Civil War site in Ireland, facilitates a wider discussion of the role of dugouts in guerrilla warfare and offers a unique view on the Irish rev...

With 550 key herbs and their uses as natural remedies for nearly 200 common ailments, this is the definitive home reference to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. From ginger to lavender and thyme to dandelion, learn about the chemistry of plants and how and why they work as medicin...

Fleetwood Mac is one of the most successful bands of all time. Despite a long and complicated history, the band has survived dysfunction on a scale that would see many others implode, and remains a perennial favourite across generations. Formed in London, in 1967 by guitarist Peter Green, drummer...

Home means many things. It's a place for family, friends and solitude. It's a safe haven and a retreat. It provides shelter, security and independence. And for those who have lived without a home, it means everything. 'The Gathered Table' is a collection of 55 recipes from across Ireland's food w...

A unique and innovative split-format page design allows you to mix and match ideas and plans for working from home, making the most of small spaces and finding temporary solutions in a rented space. By choosing from over 250 practical solutions, you will be able to make your rooms multi-purpose a...