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The Celtic Myths is accessible for readers new to Celtic mythology, but satisfyingly detailed in its analysis of contexts, cultures and archaeology...

Author Rehana Begum trained on Savile Row and taught sewing for years, so she knows how to introduce beginners to their sewing machines without str...

A stunning visual showcase of Led By Donkeys’ artistic acts of resistance against years of inept, corrupt and venal rule in Britain. From being cha...

Mushrooms have existed for millennia, and have always fascinated us. We've used them  for food, medicine, and expanding our consciousness. Fungi ha...

Find out if you’re a millennial with this book that will separate the avocado lovers from the baby boomers. You may have been born between 1981 and...

Find out if you’re a Gen Z with this book that will separate the iPod kids from the Walkman kids. You may have been born between 1997 and 2012 but ...

This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their di...

In 1814, the Richmond Lunatic Asylum at Grangegorman in Dublin started an extraordinary programme of asylum building across Ireland, aimed at allev...

The terrifying effects of a warming planet are as impossible to ignore as they are hard to contemplate, making it hard at times to pick through the...

Edible is a food adventure exploring 70 sustainable plants that are changing how we eat. While you might not find most of these in your local super...

High Society explores the proliferation of mind-altering substances both around the world and throughout history. Cultural historian Mike Jay discu...

A collection of 36 curious stories about overlooked aspects of Irish history told in a very entertaining style, you'll definitely learn a thing or ...

They say money makes the world go around, but just exactly why is that? Where did it come from, why was it invented and why do we let it have so mu...

Based on the hilarious twitter feed @theirishfor, Motherfocloir, by Darach o Seaghdha is an incredibly funny book about the Irish language. Featuri...

 Social media has been shaping the lives of millions here in Ireland, and billions around the world over the last 3 decades. As each new platform h...

This warm, practical and witty book by Philippa Perry delves into relationships and the quality of those connections in this practical guide to eva...

This labour of love from author Chris Haughton uses the lens of information to explain why the world is like it is. His beautifully illustrated an...

Broadcaster and talking head Hector's thesis is that when you speak in Irish every word is a tiny poem. This very loving look at the intricacies an...

There are few writers like Blindboy, and this book is one that is hard to describe. Absorbing and hard to put down, it is packed full of stories an...

Does anything beat jumping into the sea as the sun rises over Dublin Bay? I think not. From The Forty-foot to Seapoint, sea swimming has seen a rea...

David Bodanis wanted to know if you can you succeed without being a terrible person. We're told that 'nice guys finish last, but is it really true ...

Let cult skincare brand UpCircle show you how to make your own zero-waste balms, masks, butters, bath bits, oils, scrubs and ices with everyday nat...