Second Hand & Rare Books

Nature & Science

Biofacts €15.00
Susan Goodman
ISBN: 0199102767; Oxford University Press, 1993. P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good.

Unnatural Nature of Science, The €20.00
Lewis Wolpert
ISBN 0571169724; Faber And Faber, London, United Kingdom, 1993. P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good except flyleaf missing.
192pp 1993

Health & Healing

Bio-Energy Healing €150.00
Tom Griffin, Michael O'Doherty
ISBN: 0862782449; O`Brien Press, 1991. P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good, small private library label on spine.
1991

Performing Your Best €55.00
Tom Kubistant
ISBN: 0880113499; Human Kinetics (Leisure Press), 1986. P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good, private library label on spine.
1986

Mind, Body, Spirit

Action Learning €50.00
Successful Manager Series
ISBN 000638224X; HarperCollins, 1995; P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good, page edges slightly browned otherwise near mint.
1995 130x197

Book of Est, The €30.00
Luke Rhinehart
ISBN: 003018326X; Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1976. P/bk. Book Condition: Acceptable - writing on title page & inside cover, some highlighting/underlining.
1976

Strange Magic, Miracles & Beautiful Dreams €12.00
Living with the Sword of Damocles
Robbie Dillon, Robbie Dillon
ISBN: 0952547007; Swordsman Publishing, Dublin, 1995. P/bk. Book Condition: slight creasing to front cover, small tear in back cover, otherwise Good. Inscribed and signed by author.
1995

Irish Interest

Your Guide to Irish Law €20.00
Padraic Turley, Mary Faulkner, Gerry Kelly
ISBN: 0717119645; Gill & Macmillan Ltd, 1993. P/bk. Book Condition: Very Good. Nice clean paperback with some minor edge and corner wear. Clean text except for one notation on contents page..
185pp 1993 135x215

Women

Our Blood €150.00
Andrea Dworkin
ISBN: 0704338866; Women`s Press, 1982. P/bk. Book Condition: Good, slight creasing to cover otherwise very good.
118pp 1982 127x198

Fiction

Feathers and Cigarettes and Other Stories €15.00
Anne O'Carroll (Ed), Stephen Martin (Ed)
ISBN: 0954258614; Fish Publishing, Durrus, Co. Cork, Ireland., 2003. Book Condition: Good. Slight crease on back cover otherwise Fine.
2003 140x215

Psychoanalysis and Religion €15.00
Erich Fromm
Yale Paperbound Yale University Press, 1964. P/bk. Book Condition: Slight wear and staining to cover otherwise Good.
119pp 1964 130x204

Sandpiper €35.00
Soueif Ahdaf
ISBN: 0747524815; Bloomsbury London, 1996. H/bk. Book Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Fine book in fine dust jacket.
1996 150x215

Practical Products

Renewably Powered Products

Free Loader Portable Solar Charger €52.50
The portable charger to power ALL your devices Freeloader is the portable charger that can power everything from phones to gaming machines to digital cameras and much much more.
167x142x36

Freeplay Kito €30.00
The Freeplay Kito self powered LED lantern combines the independence of trusted Freeplay technology with the reliability of LED illumination. Never worry about replacing batteries or bulbs again or even recharging from the wall. A quick 60 second wind of the Kito provides 1 hour of illumination - and the more your wind, the longer it shines.
173x115x75

Ps1.1 TV Power Saving Device €30.00
Clever energy saver for TV sets will reduce your electricity bills so you will recover the cost within a short period of time and everything after that is a bonus.
95x302x80

Ps3m Multi AV Power Saving Device €37.50
Connect up to 4 devices to the powersafer via a multi block (not included). This will almost eliminate standby electricity consumption from these.
115x287x75

Games & Toys

Other Fun Stuff

Fly Eye - Kaleidoscope Visions €2.58
Wooden kaleidoscope.

H-racer: Hydrogen Fuel Car Science Kit €60.00
A Hydrogen powered car that can steer around obstacles.
Contains a fuel cell, a car chassis, a small electric motor, two water and gas storage containers, cables, tubes, a plastic syringe and a user manual.

Hydrogen Racer €112.50
The smallest Hydrogen powered Fuel Cell car in the world. Full kit includes everything you need for Hydrogen motoring.
300x210x96

Solar-Assistant €28.00
Experiments with Photo Voltaic Cells o Series o Parallel o The effect of shadow, & part shadow o The effect of light filters o Angle of the sun etc. Includes. 2 Solar cells, 1 Solarmotor, Cable, Rotating disc and 24-page Handbook - inst

Solar-Box Construction 75 €70.00
You can make many models including a windmill, aeroplane, rotor fan and more. A high quality solar cell and motor is included in the set is so that any model can be driven by the sun or light source

Wooden Yoyo €2.00

Box Kits

General Interest

Complete Writer`s Kit, The €27.00
Scott Edelstein, Natalie Goldberg
Here`s just the thing for anyone who`s every said, `I wish I could become a writer,` but hasn`t the foggiest notion of how to begin. This smart new kit provides step-by-step direction and inspiration for potential writers. Included is Scott Edelstein`s su
2005

Health & Healing

Burt`s Bees Outdoor Skin Survival Kit €10.35
Debora Yost
Guide to staying itch-free, along with Burt`s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent (safe for children and pets), Res-Q Ointment to `soothe and comfort bumps and bruises with the Green Magic of Mother Nature`s herbal medicines,` and a full-size tube of Burt`s Bees Famous Beeswax Lip Balm.
32pp 2004 75x84x48

Massage Express €18.00
Release tension instantly!
Nitya Lacroix
A Book-In-A-Box Title Tension can affect us in so many ways but here is quick, easy - and portable - tension relief. Use the specially designed and highly effective wooden massage tool together with the programme of massage routines on yourself, or wit
320pp 2006

Mind, Body, Spirit

Answer Deck, The €10.35
Running Press
Stylish, contemporary fortune-telling game features 73 beautifully illustrated forecasting cards addressing topics from wisdom to hidden enemies.
32pp 2004 75x84x49

Brain Box €18.00
Mental gymnastics to train your brain
Charles Phillips
A Book-In-A-Box Title The organ called the human brain has been - and continues to be - a puzzle to scientists, researchers and philosophers alike, as well as to you and me. How does the brain work? How does it enable you to learn? Brain Box gives y
240pp 2006

Cast the Crystals! €9.90
Let the stones answer your questions
Ronald Bonewitz
A Book-In-A-Box Title This so-simple oracle draws on the remarkable powers of crystals. Crystals are not only attractive to look at - they can also tell you what your future holds as each has a character of its own. The book offers help whether it be f
160pp 2006

Feng Shui Box, The €18.00
Bring good luck into your home
Jo Russell
Contains everything to enable you to encourage auspicious energy inside your home.
224pp 2006

Magnetic Love Signs €6.90
When Words Just Aren`t Enough
Running Press
Here`s just the thing for those who can`t find the right words to express their feelings: a handful of magnets printed with clever images that can be combined to create romantic messages in old-fashioned rebus form, plus a cute 32-page book about notions of love.
32pp 2003 75x84x33

Meditation Box, The €18.00
Themes for total relaxation
Charla Devereux, Fran Stockel
A Book-In-A-Box Title Although meditation is an ancient practice, it is now seen by many as a way to relieve the stress and tension so prevalent in modern life. THE MEDITATION BOX offers four meditation themes. Choose either love, peace, balance or tra
336pp 2006

Runes Box, The €10.90
Consult the ancient oracle
Ralph Blum
A Book-In-A-Box Title Ralph Blum`s classic runes have brought wisdom and comfort to millions. Now available in this new format, they can be carried and used anywhere - a wonderfully rewarding system of guidance and self-counselling. Learn the language
160pp 2007

Games & Toys

Build Your Own Kaleidescope €10.35
Running Press
32-page book of instructions and background comes with mirrors, beads, object container, and cardboard pieces.
32pp 2003 74x84x49

Scapegoat €8.60
Alison Trulock
Includes a humorous book and a plush scapegoat toy printed with phrases, plus stickpins.
32pp 2005 75x84x33

Food & Drink

Wine Box, The €0.00
How to choose, serve and enjoy wine for every occasion
Stuart George, Maggie Rosen
A Book-In-A-Box Title It`s official. We love to drink wine. And as the popularity of wine has grown so has the choice available. THE WINE BOX`s fold-out Wine Chooser cards fit in your pocket and will steer you to a recommended wine at your price level

Family & Children

Mama Sutra €10.35
Running Press
Includes a belly chain with two coloured chakra stones to help pregnant women feel sensual and centred-along with a 32 page book full of information on how a good diet, exercise, and a healthy dose of pampering and sex will ensure a sexy, passionate pregnancy.
32pp 2004 Hbk 74x84x50

Stationery

Chalk - pack of 6 colours €1.20
Street Painting Chalk

Envelopes: Padded Gusset Envelopes - K-Pack, B5 €0.45
B5 internal size: 250x176mm. For bulky A5 documents. Peel & seal off white, 360g.

Paper: Xerox recycled supreme (A4, 80g, white, 1 ream) €8.40
100% post-consumer recycled paper

Energy & Renewables

General Interest

12 Volt Bible for Boats, The €22.50
Miner Brotherton, Ed Sherman (Contributor)
Explains how 12-volt systems work, how to maintain them in a good operating condition, how to recognize an electrical problem and how to troubleshoot that problem.
208pp 1985,2003 Ed 2 150x225

Electrical Installation Work €31.00
Brian Scaddan
An excellent electrics book.
432pp 2005 Ed 5

Energy Autonomy €30.00
The economic, social and technological case for renewable energy
Hermann Scheer
The new book from the internationally renowned author of The Solar Economy and A Solar Manifesto, and winner of Time Magazine`s `Hero of the Green Century`, demonstrates why the transition to renewable energy is essential and how it can be done
256pp 2006 Hbk 234x153

Energy for a Sustainable Future: Energy Systems and Sustainability €22.45
193pp 2003

How to Live Off-Grid €19.50
Journey Outside the System
Nick Rosen
Literally, the word `off-grid` refers to places or people without mains water, power or a phone line. Off-grid locations can range from private islands to yurts and tree-houses. This book is about that physical sense of off-grid. It is also about taking t
368pp 2007

Plumbing €34.00
Heating and Gas Installations
Roy Treloar
Excellent plumbing book.
464pp 2006 Ed 3

Renewable Energy Cannot Sustain a Consumer Society €51.75
It is widely assumed that our consumer society can move from using fossil fuels to using renewable energy sources, while maintaining the high levels of energy use to which we have become accustomed. This book details the reasons why this almost unquestion
2007 Hbk

Transforming Electricity €28.50
The Coming Generation of Change
Walt Patterson
This text reassesses the basic premises that have guided electricity development for more than a century, in the light of new understanding, pressures and opportunities. It investigates the changes already in progress and those that may yet follow.
256pp 1999

Oil & Fossil Fuels

Eating Fossil Fuels €10.50
Oil, Food and the Coming Crisis in Agriculture
Dale Allen Pfeiffer
Every calorie of food produced in the U.S. required ten calories of hydrocarbons. Without oil, the U.S. can only sustain two thirds of its present population and world population should be around two billion. The solution: transition to a sustainable, localised agriculture.
128pp 2006 140x215

Last Oil Shock €19.50
A Survival Guide to the Imminent Extinction of Petroleum Man
David Strahan
The last oil shock is the secret behind the crises in Iraq and Iran, the reason your gas bill is going through the roof, the basis of a secret deal cooked up in Texas between George Bush and Tony Blair, and the reason you may soon be kissing your car keys and boarding pass goodbye. This title explains how we reached this critical state.
304pp 2007 153x233

Solar

Designing Indoor Solar Products €112.50
Julian Randall
Pulls together a wealth of information on photovoltaic technologies and their applications.
198pp 2005 Hbk

From Space to Earth €28.90
The Story of Solar Electricity
John Perlin
Tracks the evolution of the technology of photovoltaics, the use of solar cells to convert the sun`s energy into electricity, from its shaky 19th-century beginnings mired in scientific controversy to its success in the space program to its position as a promising power source.
240pp 2002

Photovoltaics for Professionals €67.50
Solar electric systems marketing, design and installation
Christian Dürschner, Karl-Heinz Remmers, Falk Antony
Provides essential guidance for electricians, technicians, builders, architects and building engineers who want to get involved in this expanding industry.
215pp 2007 240x160

Solar Electric House, The €25.45
Energy for the Environmentally-Responsive, Energy-Independent House
Stephen J Strong
288pp 1993 Ed 3

Solar Electric Systems for Africa €25.00
A Guide for Planning and Installing Solar Electric Systems in Rural Africa
Mark Hankins
Covering solar electricity for people in rural Africa, this book explains how anyone, with guidance can adapt an electrical set-up to their own needs be it for lighting, batteries or water heating.
136pp 1995

Solar Water Heating €23.25
A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems
Benjamin Nusz, Bob Ramlow
Since people often get turned off by the up-front cost, the book focuses especially on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems can save significant costs in the long run. Well-illustrated, the book is designed for a wide readership from the curious to the student or professional.
288pp 2006 190x230

Wind

Windmills and Windmotors €10.95
How to Build and Run Them
FE Powell
From the Past Masters Series Price includes sourcing fee of 2 euros.
58pp 1926,1994 Ed 2 120x179

Water Supply

Fundamentals of Wind-driven Water Pumpers €78.00
John AC Kentfield
Allows the reader to determine the most efficient wind-pump configuration based on their specific needs and resources, and discusses the latest international developments in wind-driven water pumping technologies.
256pp 1996 Hbk

Biofuels

Biofuels for Transport €74.95
Global potential and implications for energy and agriculture
Worldwatch Institute
A unique global assessment of the potential opportunities and risks of biofuels.
336pp 2007 Hbk 234x156

Green Architecture & Building

General Interest

Green House, The €45.00
New Directions in Sustainable Architecture
Alanna Stang, Christopher Hawthorne
Not only a beautiful object in its own right, but is sure to be an indispensable reference for anyone building or interested in sustainable design-and if you ask us, that should be everyone.
192pp 2005 Hbk 216x229

Green Self-Build Book, The €37.50
How to Enjoy Designing and Building Your Own Eco-home
Jon Broome
Gives an overview of the different methods of sustainable and eco-friendly construction techniques. This book includes case studies of green building techniques such as earth and straw bale buildings. It is intended for those who is planning a self-build project, and also for housing professionals, students and teachers.
256pp 2007 255x205

Housebuilder`s Bible, The €32.90
An Insider`s Guide to the Construction Jungle
Mark Brinkley
A reference work for self builders and professional house builders. It contains information and advice on housebuilding together with costings and the techniques. It also includes information on green building, renovating and extending.
432pp 2006 Ed 7

Hundertwasser Architecture €37.50
For a more human architecture in harmony with nature
Angelika Taschen (Ed)
This catalogue raisonne of Hundertwasser`s architecture examines all his buildings and projects, whether realized or not, tracing them from the first sketches through the models to completion. It includes commentaries on all the paintings, models and buildings by Hundertwasser himself.
320pp 1997,2007 Hbk Ed 2 247x322

Living Architecture €9.00
Kenneth Bayes
A general introduction to Steiner`s work and comparison with other approaches to architecture in the twentieth century.
128pp 1994

My Office Is Killing Me! €20.60
The Sick Building Survival Guide
Jeffrey C May
Provides information on indoor air quality in public buildings. This book helps us see these buildings through the eyes of a building scientist, microscopist, and organic chemist. It offers a step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling, and often el
336pp 2006

Natural Ventilation in the Urban Environment €97.50
Assessment and Design
Cristian Ghiaus (Ed), Francis Allard (Ed)
Natural ventilation reduces the energy consumption of a building by minimizing the use of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation. This book focuses on natural ventilation in an urban context.
256pp 2005 Hbk 234x156

New Sustainable Homes €37.50
Designs for Healthy Living
James Grayson Trulove
2007

Design & Planning

Independent Builder €37.50
Designing and Building a House Your Way
Sam Clarke
Presents building techniques, explains design principles, and discusses the planning process.
380pp 1996

Steven Caney`s Ultimate Building Book €25.50
Steven Caney
Ever wonder how a suspension bridge can cross a gap thousands of feet wide? Want to know how to build a comfortable lounge chair out of cardboard boxes? Or what keeps a massive cathedral dome from collapsing? Discover the answers to these and many more qu
2006 Hbk

Your Green Home €18.00
A Guide to Planning a Healthy, Environmentally Friendly New Home
Alex Wilson, John Abrams
Written for homeowners planning a new home, this book reviews key issues relating to home location, site design, construction systems, building design to optimise energy performance, renewable energy systems, material selection, indoor environmental quality and water efficiency.
256pp 2006 155x230

Materials: General

Alternative Construction €42.00
Contemporary Natural Building Methods
Lynne Elizabeth (Ed), Cassandra Adams (Ed)
Guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods.
416pp 2005 Ed 2

Appropriate Building Materials €30.00
Roland Stulz
Summarizes technical data and practical information from a large and growing number of publications, allowing the reader to identify solutions for any given construction problem in low-cost housing in developing countries.
430pp 1981

Building with Vision €23.00
Optimizing and Finding Alternatives to Wood
Dan Imhoff
Combining environmental philosophy, practical information and dynamic visuals, this makes accessible many solutions to wasteful tree-dependent construction and design.
136pp 2001 229x205

Materials: Earth

Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilized Earth €45.00
facsim.of 1947 ed
Clough Williams-Ellis
This study is based on experiments undertaken by the author into the use of pise de terre and other earth based materials.
216pp 1999 Hbk

Earth Building €45.00
Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation
Laurence Keefe
Describes all aspects of earth building, explaining how earth performs as a building material and providing guidance on how best to repair and conserve existing earth buildings.
176pp 2005 246x174

Earth Construction €37.45
A comprehensive guide
Hugo Houben, Hubert Guillaud
Comprehensive and illustrated handbook which will be essential reading for anyone involved in construction.
372pp 1994,2003

Rammed Earth €56.25
Design and Construction Guidelines
Vasilios Maniatidis, Pam Walker, Rowland Keable, Joe Martin
The aim of the book is to inform, develop and encourage the use of rammed earth wall construction for housing and other low- and medium-rise buildings.
160pp 2005

Materials: Stone

Building Stone Walls €13.50
John Vivian
Carefully detailed, clear drawings show the techniques to follow - and how to avoid problems.
112pp 1976 152x229

Dry Stone Walls €6.75
Lawrence Garner
The reasons for building dry stone walls, the story of their development, technical details of their construction, regional styles and the state of the craft today are all covered.
40pp

Materials: Straw

Straw Bale House, The €29.95
Athena Steen
An guide to building living structures with straw bales. Covers benefits of building with straw bales, safety concerns, building codes, and insurance, and offers techniques for building walls, windows, doors, foundations, roofs, floors, and plastering the straw walls.
336pp 1995

Materials: Wood

Building the Timber Frame House €27.00
The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
Tedd Benson
Fully explains the craft of timber building from planning and designing to actually constructing, with chapters on house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation and timber assembly, and raising.
211pp 1981

Graphic Guide to Frame Construction €26.95
Over 450 Details for Builders and Designers
Rob Thallon
240pp 2003

KIT AND MODERN TIMBER FRAME HOMES €25.50
A COMPLETE GUIDE
Julian Owen
Timber frame building methods are amongst the oldest and most versatile in human history and they are becoming increasingly popular as both governments and individuals throughout the world embrace `green` issues. Global warming is encouraging the use of s
2007

Natural Timber Frame Homes €27.00
`Natural Timber Frame Homes` is a book about the future of houses - those inspired not by a technology-governed and energy-intensive world, but instead developed organically in response to the places in which we live. Through beautiful photography and inf
2007

Materials: Other

Complete Guide to Living with Thatch, The €37.50
Michael Billett
Guides the reader through the development of thatching, the materials used and the artistic work that creates the charm and beauty of a thatched roof.
288pp 2003 Hbk 145x225

Medieval Tiles €6.75
Hans van Lemmen
During the Middle Ages decorative floor tiles were used in abbey churches, royal palaces, parish churches and the homes of wealthy citizens. Tiles were durable and hygienic and added a new decorative element to the interior. Many medieval tiles disappeare
40pp

Renovation & Recycling

Natural Remodelling for the Not-so-green House €25.45
Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature
Kelly Lerner, Carol Venolia
Remarkable book-packed with information and photos, and the first ever in full colour to cover the subject.
280pp 2006 217x252

Structures

Building Your Own Greenhouse €18.75
Mark Freeman
Discusses the background and principles of greenhouses, provides the basics of greenhouse construction, and shows examples of freestanding and attached greenhouses.
198pp 1997

Indian Tipi, The €37.45
Its History, Construction and Use
Reginald Laubin
Paper reprint of the 1977 second edition. The definitive work. Treats materials and construction to ceremonies, uses, transportation. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
384pp 2001 Ed 2

Medieval Bridges €7.50
Martin Cook
Examines the Roman, Saxon and Norman origins of the medieval bridge, including its broader national and international context, and considers the engineering techniques and social background that led to its development during the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
64pp

Shell Houses and Grottoes €6.75
Hazelle Jackson
Describes the origins of the grotto in Renaissance Italy, its heyday in eighteenth-century England, its decline in the nineteenth century and its return to favour in the late twentieth century.
40pp

Stables and Stable Blocks €5.25
Christopher Powell
Examines the architecture of stables of all kinds from humble farm buildings to the ornate and stylish courtyard blocks of great country houses.
32pp

Tipi €19.50
Traditional Native American Shelter
Adolf Hungrywolf
Vintage photographs and historical texts reveal the familiar conical structures of Native Americans in the Great Plains, the northwest, the northern Rockies, and the southwest.
112pp 2006 237x192

Treehouses (Nelson) €20.95
The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb
Peter Nelson, David Larkin (Ed)
Shows and describes a variety of tree houses and provides plans and instructions.
128pp 1994 216x277

Treehouses in Paradise €22.45
Fantasy Designs for the 21st Century
David Greenberg
In 2000, Hawaii-based eco-resort architect David Greenberg found himself with commissions to design more than 100 tree houses in resort locations in Hawaii, China, Vietnam, and Fiji. He held an international competition and selected the best, most innovative designs. This book contains the 100 top designs, chosen by a panel of judges.
156pp 2006 Hbk

Growing & Gardening

General Interest

Bugs, Slugs & Other Thugs €15.00
Controlling Garden Pests Organically
Rhonda Massingham Hart
Using environmentally sound solutions, Rhonda Hart shows how to control the animals, bugs, birds, and other pests that want to take over your garden.
224pp 1991

Curious Gardener`s Almanac, The €15.00
Centuries of Practical Garden Wisdom
Niall Edworthy
Contains over 1000 entries of information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, biodynamics.
192pp 2006 Hbk 135x205

Family Gardens €22.50
How to Create Magical Outdoor Spaces for All Ages
Bunny Guinness
Sets out to prove it is possible to create a garden for the whole family to enjoy - one which combines mystery, adventure and exhilaration for children, while simultaneously appearing stylishly designed and planted for the grown-ups - even in a small space and on a tight budget.
168pp 2000

Flora Celtica €45.00
Plants and people in Scotland
Sam Bridgewater, William Millekin
Documents the continuously evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment from the Stone Age to the present day.
328pp 2004 Hbk 260x189

Old Garden Tools €5.25
Kay N Sanecki
Some of the oldest implements in the world are those that have been used for land cultivation. Many garden tools are universal in use, like the rake, scythe, slasher, spade and saw, and much estate management of the past, before mechanisation, was dependant upon them.
32pp

PASSION FOR PLANTS €30.00
BEHIND-THE-SCENES AT BRITAIN`S BEST-LOVED GARDENING INSTITUTION
No nation is quite so passionate about its gardens as the British and no organization embodies that passion more than the Royal Horticultural Society. Famous for its beautiful gardens at Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall and Harlow Carr, and its spectacular flo
2007

RHS Essential Garden Planning and Construction, The €25.50
The definitive step-by-step guide to selecting and building a wide range of garden structures. It also provides all the key information needed for planning the design and constructing your garden. The first part of the book looks at the kind of materials
256pp 235x190

Urban Sanctuaries €19.50
Creating Peaceful Havens for the City Gardener
Stephen Anderton
Thematic in structure and full of ideas that will make every urban gardener review their garden in a different light.
144pp 2006 280x216

Irish Interest

JACK`S WORLD €0.00
FARMING ON THE SHEEP`S HEAD PENINSULA, 1920-2003
Jack Sheehan was one of eleven children born into an impoverished farming family on the Sheep`s Head peninsula in southwest Ireland. Growing up in hungry times, he stayed on the farm all his eighty-three years, taking it over when his father died and stea
2007 Hbk

General Gardening

All-in-One-Garden €25.50
Grow Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs and Flowers in the Same Plot
Graham Rice
The true way of having your cake and eating it in garden terms, this is a new way of enjoying your garden to the full.
176pp 2006 241x229

Bob Flowerdew`s Complete Book of Companion Gardening €22.50
Bob Flowerdew
A text on companion gardening, this title reveals the technique of using the beneficial effects that plants growing in close proximity have on each other. For example, borders of lavender, box or rosemary will protect your plants from invasion by slugs and snails and planting a birch tree near the compost bin will speed the composting process.
176pp 1993,98,2000,04 Ed 5 231x271

Encyclopedia of Planting Combinations, The €52.50
Every gardener wants to create the perfect garden. With this in mind, this planning guide features more than 1000 individual plants in combination with other plants, showing over 4000 imaginative and visually effective displays, providing detailed informa
416pp 307x243

Gardening Wisdom €22.50
Charlie Ryrie
100s of tried & tested environmentally sound gardening solutions & tips collected through the ages from around the world. Perfect for the experienced gardener, the beginner & the armchair gardener. Discusses whether, soil, friends & foes, indoor gardens
176pp 2001 245x195

How to Grow More Vegetables: & Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains €21.00
and Other Crops than you ever thought possible on less land than you can imagine
John Jeavons
Based on bio-intensive gardening techniques, how to raise enough fresh, healthy, organic vegetables for a family of 4 on a parcel of land as small as 800 sq ft.
272pp 1974-2006 Ed 7 277x217

New Book of Apples, The €52.50
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO OVER 2000 VARIETIES
Includes the historical, geographical and botanical details as well as colour paintings and advice on cooking and growing.
2002 Hbk

Organic Garden Basics €9.00
5 Easy Steps to Growing Organically
Bob Flowerdew
Information, checklists, instructions and at-a-glance tables, it offers advice on various aspects from basil to Brussels sprouts and plums to pansies.
128pp 2007 149x210

Organic Garden, The €27.00
Green gardening for a healthy planet
Allan Shepherd
Will redefine what it means to bean organic gardener. Not simply a manual of organic practice, it will also be a starting point for ethical living, a book of ideas and debate for all levels of expertise and commitment, a directory of suppliers, websites and resources, a springboard for eco-activism - and a great read!
256pp 2007 Hbk 188x232

Organic Gardening: The Natural No-dig Way €16.45
Charles Dowding
Presents the philosophy, tips and techniques to run a successful organic garden. Based on his experience of a system of permanent slightly-raised beds, the author takes you through a variety of fruit and vegetables: what to choose, when to plant and harvest, and how best to avoid pests and diseases.
192pp 2007 158x233

Pruning Made Easy €13.50
Peter McHoy
96pp 2005

Pruning Specialist, The €7.50
The Essential Guide to Caring for Shrubs, Trees, Climbers, Hedges, Conifers, Roses and Fruit Trees
Alan Bridgewater
Practical book provides advice on pruning garden plants, from infancy to maturity.
80pp 2004

Self-Sustaining Garden, The €25.50
A Gardener`s Guide to Matrix Planting
Peter Thompson
Explores the theme that the plants themselves can do much of the hard work gardeners believe is an essential part of gardening.
192pp 2007 Hbk

Shade €37.50
Planting Solutions for Shady Gardens
Practical and inspirational guide to creating a natural and beautiful shady garden and/or what plants to grow in shady areas of the garden.
176pp 280x216

Planting the Natural Garden €37.50
Henk Gerritsen, Piet Oudolf
Provides the definitive argument for the `natural garden.` 100s of eye-catching plant combinations are explained in detail & provide ideas for every garden.
144pp 2003 Hbk 229x270

Biodynamics

Biodynamic Sowing and Planting Calendar 2008 €10.50
Matthias Thun, Maria Thun
The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar. With a pull out wallchart.
64pp 2007 Ed 46 210x148

Gardening and Planting by the Moon €13.50
HIGHER YIELDS IN VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS
2007

IN TUNE WITH THE MOON 2008 €15.00
LIVING AND GROWING WITH THE LUNAR CYCLE
The Moon plays an important part in our life on Earth. Almost everyone knows that it is the influence of the Moon that creates the forces that cause the sea to move backwards and forwards within the ocean basins and produce tides on the shores of the cont
2007

What Is Biodynamic Wine? €15.00
The Quality, the Taste, the Terroir
Nicolas Joly
Nicolas Joly is responsible for producing some of the finest and most highly esteemed wines of France at his Coulée de Serrant vineyard. Practising the biodynamic method of agriculture - sometimes referred to as `premium organic` - he is at the forefront
128pp 2007 135x215

Perelandra

Mount Shasta Mission, The €16.65
Machaelle Small Wright
How do we, as civilians, help to create the government structures that demonstrate cooperation, equality and teamwork? How do we move ourselves from the old world into the new? The Mount Shasta Mission answers those questions. And more.
464pp 2005 152x228

Gardening in Small Spaces

Allotment Book, The €27.00
AM Clevely
An illustrated celebration of the blood, sweat and joy to be had `growing your own` in an allotment.
224pp 2006

Growing Under Glass

Organic Greenhouse and Conservatory, The €19.50
Roy Lacey
This guide to organic greenhouse and conservatory gardening provides information on managing glass gardening, organic cultivation, fertilizers and manures, pest and disease control, decorative plants and edible crops.
160pp 1992,2004 Ed 2 194x264

Smallholding & Agriculture

Good Growing €22.45
Why Organic Farming Works
Leslie A Duram
A provocative and fascinating look at the benefits of organic farming; essential for farmers, consumers, and policymakers.
256pp 2005

Organic Grassland €25.00
John Newton
128pp 1993

Wildlife & Wildflowers

Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden €19.50
John A Burton, David Tipling (Ill)
This book offers a host of practical suggestions on planning the wildlife garden, and attracting, observing and feeding garden wildlife.
160pp 2004,06 Ed 2 280x215

Natural History of a Garden, The €27.00
Geoffrey Spedding, Colin Spedding
Will enhance the garden naturalist`s awareness with its strange-but-true facts, extraordinary statistics, and fascinating revelations into how a garden works.
253pp 2003 152x229

Reflecting Nature €45.00
Garden Designs from Wild Landscapes
Seth Malitz, Jerome Malitz
This provocative photographic essay by a talented father-son team focuses on a variety of natural landscapes---permutations of water, rocks, forests, and meadows---and shows how they can be echoed in smaller garden settings.
267pp 1998 Hbk 258x183

Trees & Woodlands

Apple Source Book €25.50
Angela King, Sue Clifford
Launched in 1990, Apple Day is celebrated in more than 600 events around the country and abroad. Now with Apple Day `coming of age` 18 years after its birth, `The Apple Source Book` is a celebration of the 2,000 or more varieties of apple we can grow in t
2007

BEECHCOMBINGS €30.00
THE NARRATIVES OF TREES
Beech trees reached Britain about 8,000 years ago, and they were workhorses, not ornaments - fuel for Rome`s glassworks; firewood for London; oars for the ships of Venice; raw material for furniture, cut and turned by `bodgers` who lived like nomads among
2007 Hbk

Celtic Wisdom of Trees, The €15.00
Mysteries, Magic and Medicine
Jane Gifford
An exploration of the ancient wisdom, folklore and magic of trees. As well as featuring the symbolic aspect of trees, this book is a practical guide to how to use trees for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
160pp 2000,06 Ed 2 200x252

Fruit Expert, The €12.00
David Hessayon
Guide to choosing and growing garden fruit.
128pp 1993

Fruit Manual, The €60.00
A Guide to the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain
Robert Hogg
Limited to 1000 numbered copies. This is a reprint of the rare and highly sought after 1884 5th edition. Robert Hogg collected the details for the book during what was probably the height of British fruit growing. The book covers classification of fruits,
800pp 2002 Hbk 147x227

Glossary of Wood, A €37.50
10,000 terms relating to timber and its use explained and clarified
Thomas Corkhill
654pp 1977 Hbk

Magic and Mystery of Trees, The €14.95
Teresa Moorey
In magic and mythology trees are credited with powers to communicate wisdom and to heal. If you love and are fascinated by trees, this book will fire your imagination. o Explore myths and folklore surrounding trees. o Discover the links between tr

Man Who Planted Trees, The €9.00
Jean Giono, Michael McCurdy (Ill)
An allegorical tale, urging readers to rediscover the harmonies of the countryside & prevent its wilful destruction.
52pp 1985-2004 Ed 12 150x229

Trees: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and Biology - A Comprehensive Guide €44.95
Bob Watson
Essential reference tool for all those who have a passion for trees as well as those who work in tree-related professions whether they be garden managers, forest and country park wardens, foresters, woodland managers or those working in the fields of arboriculture and horticulture.
384pp 2007 Hbk 246x189

Woodlands: Collins New Naturalist €37.50
Oliver Rackham
Reconstructing British woodland, it investigates what woods are and how they function. It describes the basic botany, and features an outline of woodland history, pollen analysis and wildwood.
592pp 2006

Wine & Beer

Terroir €45.00
Role of Geology, Climate and Culture in the Making of French Wines
Explains how the environment directly influences how each wine tastes and develops.
336pp 267x197

Wine Science €45.00
The Application of Science in Winemaking
This revolutionary book is the only in-depth reference to detail the processes, developments, and factors affecting the science of winemaking. Jamie Goode, a highly recognized expert on the subject, skilfully opens up this complex subject and explains the
256pp 260x194

Mushrooms

Psilocybin Mushroom Handbook €21.00
Easy Indoor and Outdoor Cultivation
LG Nicholas
144pp 2006

Composting & Recycling

Composting: An Easy Household Guide €7.45
Nicky Scott
A full-colour guide for both beginners and experienced composters, with an A-Z reference section
2006

Health & Healing

Fragrant Garden, The €22.50
Julia Lawless
Promotes the aromatherapy garden as a means to health, well-being and enjoyment.
160pp 2005 275x230

Animal Husbandry

General Interest

Complete Book of Raising Livestock and Poultry, The €25.50
Katie Thear
Backyard farmers interested in having a readily available source of eggs and meat are provided with nontechnical information on housing, feeding, raising and butchering chickens.
224pp 1988

Poultry

Dovecotes €6.75
Peter Hansell, Jean Hansell
Explains why it was important to keep pigeons and describes the wide variety of buildings that were constructed to house them over the years.
40pp

Extraordinary Chickens (Chunky Edition) €11.95
Stephen Green-Armytage
The classic introduction to the world of exotic ornamental chickens in a new chunky format designed to be held in the palm of the hand. It features photographs of chickens of all colours, shapes and sizes, including breeds from places as far apart as Malaysia, South America, Britain and Poland.
320pp 2003 106x124

Niche and Organic Chicken Products €67.50
Their Technology and Scientific Principles
SH Gordon
Aimed at those contemplating diversification or those already in the business, this book analyses the key issues concerning choice of breed, rearing method and product quality.
320pp 2002

Starting with Turkeys €13.10
Katie Thear
A well illustrated and readable book covering all aspects of keeping, breeding, raising and showing turkeys on a small scale
96pp 2007 144x212

Cattle

Secret Life of Cows, The €12.00
The Social Life of Domestic Cattle
Rosamund Young
Natural characteristics are observed, documented, interpreted & retold. Argues that compassion in farming makes sound economic & ethical sense.
144pp 2003,05 Ed 2 216x136

Sheep & Goats

Goats: A Guide To Management €15.00
Guide to Management Series
Patricia Ross
Covers all the basic information on goat husbandry.
112pp 1995 Ed 2 138x215

Practical Sheep Keeping €25.50
Kim Cardell
From choosing and buying, housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing, offers advice on sheep keeping, based on her experience.
160pp 1998 Hbk

Sheep Ailments €28.50
Recognition and Treatment
Eddie Straiton
Covers all the essential information that a flock owner, shepherd or student needs to know regarding recognition and treatment.
192pp 2001 Hbk Ed 7

Starting with Goats €11.95
Katie Thear
Colour and black and white photographs and line drawings. An ideal introduction to goats and goatkeeping, this well-illustrated book is full of practical and up-to-date information. Coverage includes dairy, fibre, pygmy, meat and harness goats, as well as managing, showing, breeding and dairying.
104pp 2006 149x210

Pigs

Practical Pig Keeping €28.50
Paul Smith
Illustrated manual provides up-to-date information on the pig industry and should be useful for pig owners and enthusiasts who wish to increase their knowledge of the pig.
160pp 2001 Hbk

Bees

Constructive Beekeeping €25.00
DIY Knowhow and Projects for Beekeepers
Norman John Chapman
200pp 2001

Field Guide to the Bumblebees of Great Britain and Ireland €15.00
Mike Edwards, Martin Jenner, Ted Benton (Ill)
User-friendly guide on how to identify most bumblebees in the field.
108pp 2005 115x191

Guide to Bees & Honey €19.50
The world`s best selling guide to beekeeping
Ted Hooper
A manual for both the beginner and more experienced beekeeper, this illustrated handbook provides information for every step of the way. A section addresses the problem of `Varroa`; a mite which has spread disease and proved fatal to many British beekeepers` hives.
276pp 1997 Ed 4 138x217

Hive, The €12.00
The Story of the Honeybee and Us
Bee Wilson
Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying.
320pp 2005

Sweetness and Light €13.50
The Mysterious History of the Honey Bee
Ellis Hattie
The bee is the most studied creature on the planet after man, and down the ages this insect and its honey have been harnessed by doctors, philosophers, scientists, politicians, artists, writers and architects as both metaphor and material.
304pp 2005

Teach Yourself Beekeeping €15.00
Adrian Waring
A practical and illustrated guide to the ancient craft of beekeeping, a leisure pursuit.
208pp 2006

Nature

Sealife

Sea Change (Hbk) €25.50
Britain`s Coastal Catastrophe
Richard Girling
Lends horror, humour and `just fancy that`; sifting for solutions in the sands, utterly compelling, entertaining and inspirational.
368pp 2007 Hbk 216x153

General Interest

Diversity of Life, The €16.50
Edward O Wilson
Describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity today is beyond the scope of anything we have known previously. He addresses the explosion in conservation biology and takes a clear-eyed look at work still to be done.
432pp 2001

Earth Then And Now €37.50
`Earth Then and Now` records the dramatic way in which our planet has changed in just the past one hundred years. It draws on the combined photographic archives of print, picture, and space agencies to create a powerful collection of images. Each pair of
2007

Essentials of the Environment €22.50
Everything You Need to Know About the Environment
Simon Ross
Environmental issues such as possible climate change, pollution, nuclear waste, water resources, food and famine have a high public as well as political profile. The role that humans may have played in causing some of these problems, as well as some of the things we could do to reduce their impact are also topics of major interest.
352pp 2005 157x235

Fragile Earth €45.00
Views of a Changing World
Using images from the air, land and space, this work brings together dramatic natural and man-made events.
272pp 2006 Hbk 158x190

GREAT NATURALISTS €0.00
FROM ARISTOTLE TO DARWIN
This book tells the story of the development of ideas about natural history as seen through the lives, observations and discoveries of nearly forty great naturalists, from Classical times to the end of the 19th century. From such giants as Aristotle, Linn
2007 Hbk

Sea Around Us, The €25.45
Rachel Carson
Here is the strange story of the seas - how they were born, how life emerged from them, and the marine world within them. A new chapter by Jeffrey Levington brings the science up to date, and covers issues such as continental drift and the coral reefs.
278pp 1997

Visions of the Universe €30.00
The Latest Discoveries in Space Revealed
This unique and stunning collection of digital images from NASA, ESO and ESA captures the visual drama, beauty and challenging activity of the universe, including star-forming clouds of gas, the most detailed image ever obtained of the Sun, the violent co
192pp 260x240

Wild Trees, The €30.00
What if the Last Wilderness is Above Our Heads?
Courage and passion in one of the last great unexplored realms on earth.
2007

Field Guides

Animal Tracks and Signs €22.50
Raymond Mears
Animal Tracks and Signs was first published in English in the 1970s, and immediately established itself as an all-time classic. Totally unique in its accessible, down-to-earth approach and detailed coverage of more than 200 creatures, it is the only book
2006 Hbk

ARMCHAIR NATURALIST €15.00
HOW TO BE GOOD AT NATURE WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
This is a nature guide for people to whom nature doesn`t always come naturally. If only everything in the countryside came with helpful name tags and instructions attached, knowing stuff about nature would be child`s play. Until that day, `The Armchair Na
2007 Hbk

Conservation

Chris Packman`s Wild Side of Town €19.50
Getting to know the Wildlife in Your Towns and Cities
Chris Packman
Written by the renowned TV presenter Chris Packham, this book is ideal for anybody with an interest in urban wildlife and conservation. Informative and eye-catching, this guide details the full range of wildlife that can be found in a variety of urban sur
144pp 2007 280x215

DISAPPEARING WORLD €37.50
THE EARTH`S MOST EXTRAORDINARY AND ENDANGERED PLACES
Disappearing World uncovers the dramatic story behind over 100 of the most threatened World Heritage Sites. Sites of natural and cultural significance have been preserved as World Heritage Sites since 1972 with 851 locations now on the official list. Alth
2007 Hbk

Rocks & Minerals

Beach Stones €14.95
Beach stones, abundant and free for the taking, are objects of contemplation, beauty, and sentiment. They come in many colours, shapes and patterns, are fun to collect and even have sensuous qualities. This book helps you understand the life of beach ston
2006 Hbk

Buried Treasure €22.50
From the author of `Colour`: an adventurous journey in search of the secret history of gemstones. Amber is the tears of prehistoric trees. Peridot falls to earth from space. You can grow opals in your back garden. One gem links Queen Victoria and a tra
2006 Hbk

Magic of Minerals and Rocks €57.75
Featuring 135 splendid colour photographs, ranges from vast rock-landscapes recorded in Europe, America, Australia, and Iceland right down to finely detailed images of a few square millimetres. Close-ups of crystals, gems, and fossils are alternated with
2004 Hbk

Rock & Gem €37.50
From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of the Earth`s natural treasures. A remarkable study of the Earth`s rocks, minerals and gems, reveal the beauty and wonder of these outstanding natural ph
2005

Climate Change

Chilling Stars, The €15.00
A New Theory of Climate Change
Nigel Calder, Henrik Svensmark
A deftly written and enjoyable read, The Chilling Stars outlines a brilliant, daring and undoubtedly controversial new theory that will provoke fresh thinking about global warming.
272pp 2007 134x214

Climate Change: The Challenge to All of Us €12.99
Seán McDonagh
In January 2006 three politicians, from different parts of the world, acknowledged that the consequences of global warming could be much worse than previously thought. In his address on Australia Day 2006 the Governor-General, Michael Jeffery, warned Aust
200pp 2006

How to Live a Low-Carbon Life €22.50
The individual`s guide to stopping climate change
Chris Goodall
Comprehensive, one-stop reference guide to calculating individual carbon emissions and it lays out clear plans for how individuals can reduce their emissions.
320pp 2007 216x170

Six Degrees €19.50
Our Future on a Hotter Planet
Mark Lynas
Picture yourself a few decades from now, in a world in which average temperatures are three degrees higher than they are now. On the edge of Greenland, rivers ten times the size of the Amazon are gushing off the ice sheet into the north Atlantic. Displace
358pp 2007 136x217

Upside of Down, The €22.50
Catastrophe, Creativity and the Renewal of Civilisation
Thomas Homer-Dixon

448pp 2007

WEATHER WORLD €0.00
PHOTOGRAPHING THE GLOBAL SPECTACLE
`Weather World` is a visual celebration of the diversity and unpredictability of the weather in all its forms - from the benign beauty of a clear sky to the explosive impact of lightning and hurricanes. This is a fascinating and beautiful collection of ph
2007 Hbk

Animals & Animal Rights

Cats & Dogs

10 Spiritual Lessons You Can Learn from Your Cat €9.00
Joanna Sandsmark
For cat owners who want to recognize the lessons their animals teach daily. It isn`t enough to know that `cats purr when they`re happy.` Owners want to purr, too!
96pp 2004 160x130

10 Spiritual Lessons You Can Learn from Your Dog €9.00
Joanna Sandsmark
Full of stories, quotations, exercises, and other inspirations, 10 Spiritual Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog will delight and enlighten spiritual dog lovers everywhere.
96pp 2004 Hbk 160x130

100 Animals to See Before They Die €25.50
Marking a new departure for Bradt, this full colour, large format title builds on the brand s reputation for ethical travel and conservation, presenting a compendium of 100 of the world s most endangered animals in association with ZSL Zoological Society
2007

Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses €54.75
Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part of veterinary practice. The protocols and methods involved are often complex and vary considerably from animal to animal. The veterinary nurse has a pivotal role in anaesthesia, being directly involved before,
376pp 2003 172x244

Animal Biology and Care €30.00
Following the success of the first edition, this new edition has been expanded to include more information on small mammals, birds and fish. Intended as a foundation text for those on animal care, nurse auxiliary and veterinary care assistant courses, it
304pp 2006 Ed 2 246x189

Ants of the British Isles €4.45
Gary J Skinner
24pp 1987 149x210

Archaeology of Rabbit Warrens, The €9.00
Tom Williamson
Describes the main archaeological features of warrens and discusses their date and function, the banks and walls used to contain the rabbits, the traps used to catch both them and their vermin predators, the lodges in which the warreners lived and kept their equipment, and, above all, the `buries` or pillow mounds in which the rabbits were encouraged to reside.
72pp

A-Z OF CAT HEALTH AND FIRST AID €22.50
A HOLISTIC VETERINARY GUIDE FOR OWNERS
Andrew Gardiner
256pp 2002 187x244

Bad Dog €10.50
278 outspoken, indecent and overdressed dogs
Rob Battles, Richard Dean Rosen, Harry Prichett
Man`s best friend? Think again. Behind those loving eyes and wagging tail lurks a very different dog. A dog with an edge. A dog with a dark side. This work features many bad dogs, with bad tempers and bad breath, it aims to make you wonder what your pet`s really burying in the back garden.
248pp 2005 104x154

Biology and Conservation of Wild Canids €59.95
Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, David W Macdonald
Dealing with aspects of the biology and conservation of wolves, dogs, jackals and foxes, this is a book on the dog family. It covers topics relevant to modern conservation science, and features case studies of canid species across the globe. It is suitable for scientists studying carnivores, predators, cooperative breeding, and social systems.
464pp 2004 190x247

BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing €75.00
652pp 2007 Ed 4 297x210

Cat Tales €20.95
The Meaning of Cats in Women`s Lives
Renate Klein (Ed), Susan Hawthorne (Ed), Jan Fook (Ed)
Special volume, on the meaning of cats in women`s lives, is the second in a series of collections on what companion animals mean to women around the globe.
220pp 2003 210x210

Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing €42.00
This is a comprehensive guide to veterinary clinical procedures, edited by an experienced veterinary nurse trainer. `Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing` is designed to provide a detailed `skills analysis` of all the clinical procedures likely to be
2003

Digestive Disease in the Dog and Cat €57.75
The accurate diagnosis and effective long term therapy or control of alimentary disease in the dog and cat are difficult goals to achieve, due to a lack of comprehensive information on the specific conditions affecting the alimentary tract together with a
1991

Doggie Homes €13.50
Barkitecture for Your Best Friend
Matthew Klarich, Jeff Woods (Ill)
20 Canine-approved Dog Houses from the DIY Show Barkitecture
144pp 2006

ENVIROCAT €18.00
NEW APPROACH TO CARING FOR YOUR CAT
`Why should my cat be an EnviroCat?` Because it will live longer, be healthier and happier and will give you more pleasure. An EnviroCat is a loving and amusing companion; is safe from the number on killer, cars; enjoys the best of health; doesn`t kill bi
1997

Fluid Therapy for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians €28.00
This book covers the NVQ Level III Part 2 syllabus making it an essential purchase for second year veterinary nursing students, however, will also be useful for veterinary nurses in practice. Practical tips are a feature of the book and topics covered inc
2003

General Care and Maintenance of Popular Monitors and Tegus , The €24.70
The Herpetocultural Library Series
Michael Balsai
This book provides the necessary and in-depth information required for the responsible care and breeding of the most popular monitor species regularly offered in the pet trade. Dumeril`s, Mangrove, Nile, Savannah, Black Rough-necked, Crocodile, Asian Wate
170pp 1997 140x216

In Praise of Cats €12.00
At last the cat flap is opened to reveal the secret literary life of our feline companions! Did you know that the bible does not mention cats at all? Do you know why we say the cat has been put among the pigeons? Why do we think they have nine lives? How
2007

Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland, The €45.00
Jim Asher, et al
This illustrated atlas presents the findings of `Butterflies for the New Millennium`, the most comprehensive survey of butterflies ever undertaken in Britain and Ireland. It provides an up-to-date assessment of our butterflies, the habitats they live in, and the threats they face.
456pp 2001 Hbk 252x200

Monitors and Tegus €10.50
A Complete Pet Owner`s Manual
Richard Bartlett
Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding and Behaviour.
96pp 2007 Ed 2 165x202

Multiple-cat Households €13.45
From the Caring for feline friends Series
2001 Hbk

Popular Tortoises €10.50
Herpetocultural Library Series
Philippe de Vosjoli
Covers care and husbandry of the most popular and commonly imported tortoises.
72pp 1996 140x216

Utterly Lovable Dogs €7.50
2004

Wild Lives Foxes €15.00
The Blood Is Wild
Bridget MacCaskill
Part of the `Luath wildlives` series, this book presents an account of the rescue and upbringing of two orphaned fox cubs, providing an insight into the ongoing struggle between man and animals. There is also a description of life in a Highland village and examples for dealing with injured animals.
192pp 2001 Ed 3

Wolves €15.00
There are probably more myths and legends about wolves than any other living creature. In fiction, they are most often portrayed as evil but in this book the authors set out, in words and pictures, to produce a clearer and un-prejudiced understanding of t
2007

Waste & Recycling

General Interest

Gone Tomorrow €13.50
The Hidden Life of Garbage
Heather Rogers
About 80 per cent of our products are used once, then thrown away. 95 per cent of all plastic, two thirds of all glass containers, and 50 per cent of all aluminium beverage cans are never recycled; instead they just get burned or buried.
304pp 2005,06 Ed 2 134x190

Composting & Recycling

Compost Book, The €13.50
Yvonne Taylor, David Taylor, Helen McCosker (Ill)
A reference to the secrets of compost.
85pp 1998 130x210

Toilet Papers, The €13.45
Recycling Waste and Conserving Water
Sim Van Der Ryn
128pp 1995

Water

General Interest

Fountains and Water Features €9.00
Rosalind Hopwood
Describes the development of fountains and water features in Britain and illustrates many different aspects of it, from mythical allusion, through private pleasure gardens to contemporary civic display.
64pp

Worth of Water, The €25.45
Technical Briefs on Health, Water and Sanitation
John Pickford
32 appropriate technologies are described, ranging from household water storage to public standposts.
144pp 1991

Green Living

General Interest

Eats, Shoots & Leaves €10.50
The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
Lynne Truss
With a new introduction, this title is a witty, entertaining, impassioned guide to perfect punctuation, for everyone who cares about precise writing.
228pp 2003,05

How Small Groups Can Raise Big Funds €12.00
Many small groups are formed to raise money for a particular cause, without having a professional fundraiser on board as the big charities and causes do. So how can amateur fundraisers drum up the kind of money they need? `How Small Groups Can Raise Big F
2007

Kitsch €30.00
Following an introductory history of kitsch, a tongue-in-cheek directory of icons including flying ducks, pink flamingos and shag-pile carpets brings to life the character of kitsch.
144pp 235x225

Priceless €22.50
The Vanishing Beauty of a Fragile Planet
Bradley Trevor Greive, Mitsuaki Iwago (Ill)
Mitsuaki Iwago`s gorgeous photographs of adorable endangered animals accompanied by Bradley Trevor Greive`s impassioned plea for environmental consciousness and sprinkled with facts and figures on humans` steady corruption of the earth in Priceless.
160pp 2004 Hbk 254x241

RAPID GROWTH OF HUMAN POPULATIONS 1750-2000 €37.50
HISTORIES CONSEQUENCES ISSUES - NATION BY NATION
2003

Saving Planet Earth €30.00
Tony Juniper
What is destroying the earth and what you can do to help.
256pp 2007 Hbk 198x252

State of the World 2007 €22.50
An Urban Future
Worldwatch Institute
Updated annually to provide the latest vital information on rapidly evolving global trends. Special feature on the growth of the world`s urban populations, and what can be done to alleviate the problems of poverty within them.
288pp 1994-2007 Ed 24 235x176

Irish Interest

Brewer`s Dictionary of Irish Phrase and Fable €37.50
Jo O'Donoghue
A brand-new `Brewer`s` dedicated to the `phrase and fable` of the emerald isle.
704pp 2004 Hbk

Eire/Land €50.00
Vera Kreilkamp
From its earliest history, Ireland has been contested land, claimed by waves of invaders, each attempting to inscribe and possess the island territory. `Eire/Land`, was held at the McMullen Museum from February to May 2003, the first major art exhibit
300pp 2003

Flight of the Earls, The €14.99
John McCavitt
The flight abroad of Ulster`s Gaelic lords in 1607 opened the province for plantation by Anglo-Scots Protestant settlers. McCavitt explains this decisive event and its causes.
277pp 2002,05 Ed 2 130x197

Ireland - Alastair Sawday`s Special Places To Stay €21.00
Come to rediscover your easy, human self among the most hospitable people in Ireland
Alastair Sawday, Ann Cooke-Yarborough (Ed)
Garrulous, eccentric, fun, traditional and challenging - we offer you Ireland at its most brilliant.
336pp 2005,07 Ed 6 126x219

Irish Place Names €11.99
Laurence Flanagan, Deirdre Flanagan
This complete guide to Irish place names, explains the origin and derivation of over 3,000 cities, towns, villages and physical features.
2002

LUCK AND THE IRISH €28.50
From about 1970, Irish history moved into a fast-forward phase. Roy Foster`s new book looks at the roots of the changes which came with an almost completely unexpected wave of prosperity. With sympathy, astringency and humour, he examines the upheavals in
2007 Hbk

New Ireland and Its Sacred Cows, The €19.95
The Merriman Summer School, which was first held in Ennis, County Clare in 1968, has become an Irish institution with a well-earned reputation for its unique mixture of scholarship and conviviality. The 2004 Summer School theme, `Orthodoxies and Heresies:
2005

Story of the Irish Pub, The €22.50
An Intoxicating History of the Licensed Trade
The pub occupies a very special place in Irish history yet surprisingly little has been written about it. This book tells the story of licensed premises in Ireland from ancient times to the present day in an informative and highly entertaining way. The au
320pp 2002

Time to Listen €24.95
Confronting Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy in Ireland
The Catholic Church in recent years has been rocked by a series of scandals involving child sexual abuse by members of the clergy. For many the Church`s response to this abuse has been seriously inadequate and there is some question whether the Church can
332pp 2003

Under the Spotlight €14.95
Conversations with 17 Leading Irish Journalists
Under the Spotlight, by Newstalk 106`s Media Matters programme presenter Roger Greene, is a collection of 17 radio profiles of leading figures from Irish media which reveal the personal and professional motivations behind the people who bring news and ent
2005

Wolfe Tone & The French Invasion of 1796 €5.50
Michael J Carroll
A brief history of events.
26pp 1995

Biographies

Queen Amang the Heather €12.00
The Life of Belle Stewart
Sheila Stewart
Tells the story of Belle Stewart`s life and career. Interspersed with the Stewarts` songs and stories told in Perthshire cant, this biography, written by her daughter, is an insightful and personal tribute to one of Scotland`s most renowned folk singers, as well as to the rich culture of the travelling people.
194pp 2006 130x199

RABBLE-ROUSER FOR PEACE €13.50
THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF DESMOND TUTU
`Rabble-Rouser for Peace` is the first book to tell the full story of how a boy from South Africa`s poverty-stricken black townships became one of the world`s best-known religious figures, a moral icon to those who work for peace and justice everywhere. D
2007

Red Rowans and Wild Honey €10.50
Betsy Whyte
This sequel to `Yellow on the Broom` takes Betsy`s story to the end of World War II. She was born in 1919 into a travelling family, and tells her own story, with the bitter and the sweet, the rowan and the honey.
196pp 2000 Ed 2 127x197

Yellow On The Broom, The €10.50
The Early Days of a Traveller Woman
Betsy Whyte
Autobiography of Betsy Whyte, born into a family of travellers who roamed the Scottish countryside between the wars
224pp 1979,2001 Cloth Ed 2 127x196

Home & Lifestyle

Better World Handbook, The €15.75
Small Changes That Make A Big Difference
Brett Johnson, Ellis Jones
Specifically designed to reach people who normally would not consider themselves activists, this updated edition of the best-selling Handbook is directed to those who care about creating a more just, sustainable and socially responsible world but don`t kn
304pp 2007 155x230

Carbon Counter €7.50
Collins Gem
Mark Lynas
Starting with your home gas and electricity supplies and usage, this work takes you through each part of your life and helps you add up the impact you are making on the environment.
192pp 2007 83x118

DIARY OF A RELUCTANT GREEN €12.00
CAN YOU SAVE THE PLANET AND HAVE A LIFE?
Richard Hallows was very unconvinced that going green would be easy enough to keep himself motivated, or that his small contribution to the planet`s welfare would be worth having. However, guilt and a desire to reduce his household bills persuaded him, re
2007

GLOBAL PHARMACEUTICALS €22.50
ETHICS, MARKETS, PRACTICES
In some parts of the world spending on pharmaceuticals is astronomical. In others people do not have access to basic or life-saving drugs. Individuals struggle to afford medications; whole populations are neglected, considered too poor to constitute profi
2006

Healing Environments €12.00
Your Guide to Indoor Well-being
Carol Venolia
Tells how to make one`s home a healthier place to live, discusses light, colour, heating, noise, air quality, plants, and household products, and includes advice on reducing stress.
160pp 1988

How to be Free €12.00
Tom Hodgkinson
How to throw off the shackles of anxiety, bureaucracy, debt, governments, housework, moaning, pain, poverty, ugliness, war and waste, and much else besides.
352pp 2006,07 Ed 2 210x133

Living Well in the Age of Global Warming €26.00
10 Strategies for Boomers, Bobos and Cultural Creatives
Paul A Delcourt
Aimed particularly at fellow Boomers who are heading into retirement, the Delcourts confront the question of global warming in terms of how increased weather-related disasters might affect where we choose to retire, and how ecologically sound planning of new retirement communities could help reduce their negative impact on the environment.
240pp 2001

Sticks, Stones, Mud Homes €47.95
Natural Living
Nigel Noyes
About eco-friendly living, founded on the principles of minimum impact and sustainable practices.
192pp 2004 Hbk

What Can I Do? €7.50
the A-Z guide to eco-friendly internet sites, ideas and information in the UK
Lisa Harrow
Whether you`re concerned about pesticides in food, toxic substances in your home, poisons in children`s play equipment, polluted waterways, or, most alarmingly, water supplies drying out, this guide to eco-friendly Internet sites gives you ideas, information, and the tools you need to make the world a better, healthier and greener place.
208pp 2007 198x127

What`s in This Stuff? €19.50
The Essential Guide to What`s Really in the Products You Buy in the Supermarket
Pat Thomas
Reveals that many widely-used products contain a cocktail of cheap, poorly-tested chemicals that are implicated in long-term health problems. This book examines everything from food additives, beauty products and household cleaners, to pharmaceutical products and garden and pet supplies. It also contains a glossary of chemicals and E numbers.
352pp 2006 152x233

Community

Cotters and Squatters €15.00
The Hidden History of Housing
Colin Ward
196pp 2002

Hands €29.95
A Journey Around the World
Presents a collection of photographs taken en route, all of which focus on hands. It contains captions that accompany each image detailing the owners` homes and lives.
400pp 2006 Hbk

Conflict Resolution

Stop the Next War Now €16.50
Effective Responses to Violence and Terrorism
2005

Towers of Deception €19.50
The Media Cover-Up of 9/11
Barrie Zwicker
Book & DVD. A dozen carefully-researched books have exposed the official story of 9/11 to be a terror fraud. Yet the mainstream media have monolithically failed to ask elementary questions about anomalies in this story. So-called alternative media have be
400pp 2006 155x230

Business & Careers

Company We Keep, The €19.45
Reinventing Small Business for People, Community and Place
John Abrams
Based on workplace democracy, shared ownership, staying small, building community, commitment to a place, and long-term thinking. This book is about a different way of doing business.
328pp 2007

Corporate Truth €30.00
The limits to transparency
Adrian Henriques
A fast-paced look at shareholders and stakeholders, reporting, IP, corporate intelligence and confidentiality, corruption, lobbying and the contractions and limits to transparency.
180pp 2007 Hbk 234x156

Voluntary Carbon Markets €37.45
An international business guide to what they are and how they work
Ricardo Bayon (Ed), Amanda Hawn (Ed), Katherine Hamilton (Ed), Al Gore (Contributor)
This is the only business guide to this `next big thing`, with complete coverage of what voluntary carbon markets are, where they are, how they work and how to capitalize - as a buyer or a seller - on a market that has the potential to mirror oil and gas in scale and to slow climate change.
184pp 2007 Hbk 234x156

Politics & Economics

Blueprint 2: Greening the World Economy €27.00
Volume 2 Greening the World Economy
David Pearce (Ed)
An agenda for international and governmental economic action.
1991 215x135

Bluffer`s Guide to Economics, The €7.50
Bluff Your Way in Economics
64pp 2006

Dictionary and Introduction to Global Environmental Governance €44.95
Richard A Meganck, Richard E Saunier
An up-to-date, comprehensive 5000-entry dictionary of terms, organizations and acronyms covering the full range of international environmental governance, from the Aårhus Convention to zonal discharge permits
432pp 2007 Hbk 234x156

Future of Money, The €19.45
Benjamin J Cohen
Presents a theoretical model for understanding the strategic preferences of states in monetary management.
320pp 2006

Global Citizen Action €30.00
Michael Edwards (Ed), John Gaventa (Ed)
Civil society, or citizen`s groups, have taken centre stage in international policy debates and global problem solving. They hold out the promise of a global community and global governance. This volume, by leading scholars and participants, shows how to
320pp 2001 234x153

Green Marketing Manifesto, The €22.50
John Grant, Jonathon Porrit (Contributor)
We are currently eating, sleeping and breathing a new found religion of everything `green`. At the very heart of responsibility is industry and commerce, with everyone now racing to create their `environmental` business strategy. In line with this awarene
304pp 2007 Hbk

Housing Law and Policy in Ireland €49.00
Padraic Kenna
Examines housing law and policy in Ireland, within a modern and easily understood framework.
2006

Journey: From Political Activism to the Work €24.75
With one foot in the world of social concern and political activism and another in the world of spiritual practice, Journey traces one woman`s journey from the world of outer work to the world of inner work.

Meaning Of The 21st Century, The €13.50
James Martin
Far from doom-mongering, this is an extraordinarily optimistic and empowering argument for transition on a global scale: a ringing call to arms and a pragmatic blueprint for action.
576pp 2006,07 Ed 2 127x199

Politics of Money, The €36.00
Towards Sustainability and Economic Democracy
Frances Hutchinson
On the whole, classical and radical economists have marginalized the role of money in driving the machinery of accumulation and exclusion. This volume aims to gather different critiques of capitalism - Marxist, feminist and ecological - into a coherent whole.
240pp 2002

Shock Doctrine €37.50
The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Naomi Klein
The truth behind three decades of erasing and remaking the world
2007

Talk to the Hand: A Doonesbury Book €15.00
G B Trudeau
Looks at the follies and foibles of modern-day American politics as it provides humorous commentary of the California recall election, the war in Iraq, the White House, trash politics, and high-level sexual scandals and hijinks.
152pp 2005

Tescopoly €12.00
Andrew Simms
Shows how the supermarkets - and Tesco in particular - have brought: Banality - homogenized high streets full of clone stores; Ghost towns - superstores have drained the life from our town centres and communities; profits from poverty - shelves full of global plunder, produced for a pittance; and global food domination.
256pp 2007 130x197

Soil And Soul €13.50
People Versus Corporate Power
Alistair McIntosh
How it is still possible for individuals & communities to take on the might of corporate power & emerge victorious.
336pp 2001,02,04 Ed 3 198x130

Activism

Cultural Creatives, The €27.90
How 50 Million People Are Changing the World
Paul H Ray, Sherry Ruth Anderson
Offers a more hopeful future and prepares us all for a transition to a new, saner, and wiser culture.
370pp 2000 188x230

Planetary Citizenship €31.50
Your Values, Beliefs and Actions Can Shape a Sustainable World
Daisaku Ikeda, Hazel Henderson
Two world-renowned global activists explore the rise of grassroots globalists -- citizens all over the world who are taking responsibility to build a more peaceful, harmonious, and sustainable future -- in this wide-ranging dialogue. They discuss their ow
256pp 2004 Hbk 140x215

Ratbags and Rabblerousers €21.75
A Century of Political Protest, Song and Satire
Warren Fahey
Celebrates Australia`s legacy of protest songs, lampoons, anthems and anecdotes from a hundred years of conflict between Parliament and the people, capital and labour.
389pp 2001 135x215

Sustainability & Sustainability Measures

New Frontiers in Environmental Research €155.00
Mark P Glazer (Ed)
The environment is considered the surroundings in which an organism operates, including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation. It is this environment which is both so valuable, on the one hand, and so endangered
192pp 2007 Hbk 180x260

Urban

Granite Garden, The €28.50
Urban Nature And Human Design
Anne W Spirn
This award-winning book by a Harvard landscape architect proves how important it is to understand the natural settings of cities-their air, water, geology, plant, and animal life-to create better, more habitable urban environments. Reviews `Deserves
1985

State of the World`s Cities 2006/7, The €44.95
The Millennium Development Goals and Urban Sustainability
UN-Habitat
This new volume from UN-HABITAT, the world`s leading authority on urban development, unpicks the issues and proposes practical policy reforms.
224pp 2006 276x215

Transport & Travel

Airships €5.25
Patrick Abbott
Dirigible balloons, usually known as airships, were first suggested in the late eighteenth century but not until the invention of the internal combustion engine a hundred years later were they able to achieve controlled and directed flight. Although based
32pp

Ancient Boats and Ships €9.00
Seán McGrail
After an introduction to the topic of maritime archaeology and an account of the way maritime archaeologists work, Seán McGrail describes the building and use of rafts, boats and ships in north-west Europe up to about 1500.
72pp

Bicycle Maintenance €22.50
Ben Searle
160pp 1997 Hbk

Bicycle Repair Step-by-step €19.45
Rob Van Der Plas
144pp 2002

Build Your Own Electric Car €22.50
Bob Brant
A step-by-step, illustrated guide to building a low-cost electric vehicle (EV) from scratch or kit.
310pp 1993

Final Call, The €19.50
In Search of the True Cost of Our Holidays
Leo Hickman
Investigative travelogue, written as Hickman journeys around the world, from theme park to golf course, from sunlounger to ecolodge.
288pp 2007 153x235

Milestones €7.50
Mervyn Benford
Tells the story of milestones and the technology they reflect, as well as road measurement. It uses the great variety of designs and styles to argue the historical importance of conservation and to illustrate the compelling fascination of the subject.
48pp

Stage and Mail Coaches €5.25
David Mountfield
It is often forgotten that in the early nineteenth century, before the arrival of the railways, Britain had the fastest and most efficient form of public overland transport the world had ever seen.
32pp

Walking Bus Guide, The €30.00
A Reference Guide for Setting Up and Running a Walking Bus
Tracy Allatt
112pp 2004

Permaculture

Food Not Lawns €26.95
Combines practical wisdom on ecological design and community-building with a fresh, green perspective on an age-old subject.
344pp 2007

International Environment & Development

General Interest

Greening of Business in Developing Countries, The €28.50
Rhetoric, Reality and Prospects
Peter Utting
Pioneering studies providing hard data on the environmental record of big business in the South. Examines strengths & weaknesses of environmental policies & contexts.
336pp 2002

Health & Healing

No-Nonsense Guide to World Health €10.50
This is a clear yet wide-ranging introduction to the state of health worldwide, exploring the ways in which health provision is often determined by ethnicity, class, and gender. Starting with a brief history of medical progress, this guide delves into cur
2007

Trade

50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade €12.00
Miles Litvinoff, John Madeley
Fair Trade is a growing global movement. Why is Fair Trade so important? This book provides 50 reasons why everyone should buy fair trade. It gives an account of how every consumer can play a part in saving lives and improving the way global trade operates.
256pp 2007 129x199

World Cultures

Atlas of Religion, The €19.50
Mapping contemporary challenges and beliefs
Martin Palmer, Joanne O`Brien
Maps out the history, beliefs, influence and interactions of the world`s religion.
128pp 2007 245x175

Crafts & Skills

Textiles

Dogs in Knits €21.00
17 Projects for Our Best Friends
Judith L Swartz
Offers a unique and beautiful collection of sweaters and blankets for dogs only.
96pp 2002 216x230

Fast Knits Fat Needles €24.00
Big needles mean instant gratification as items knit up quickly - a great incentive for the new knitter.
128pp 2005 235x190

Handwoven Scarves €27.00
Showcases the work of twenty-eight master weavers with photographs, design notes, and patterns for their signature scarves.
112pp 1999

Knits for Dogs and Cats €19.50
Tina Barrett
Projects to knit, with advice on measuring your pet and suggestions for alternative colour palettes to suit your pet`s personality.
132pp 2006 213x212

Learning to Weave €27.00
Deborah Chandler
232pp 1995 Ed 2

Magic of Double Weave, The €31.50
The Best of `Weaver`s`
Madelyn van der Hoogt
Offers instructions on the various ways to produce multiple layers with a loom - block-double weaves, stitched double cloths, and more.
108pp 2006

Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing €11.95
Rita J Adrosko
Describes traditional methods of extracting pigmented materials from trees and plants and provides several dye recipes.
154pp 1971

Rag Rug Handbook €24.00
Janet Meany
128pp 1996

Weekend Weaving Projects €12.00
Handwoven Magazine
The 15 quick projects in this stunning collection can be begun and completed in a weekend. Weavers will find a wealth of design ideas that can be fit into busy schedules and will learn the tricks of designing simply, from totes to tablecloths.
32pp 2003

Glass & Ceramics

Discovering Stained Glass €9.00
John Harries, Carola Hicks
Most churches and cathedrals in Britain contain stained glass; even the most unassuming buildings may have spectacular windows full of figures painted as if by coloured light.
96pp

Wood Working

Understanding Wood €44.95
A Craftsman`s Guide to Wood Technology
R Bruce Hoadley
A reference work on wood technology, explaining the nature of wood and its properties, the basics of woodworking technology, and the use of raw materials. It includes revised and updated information.
272pp 2001,05 Hbk Ed 2 225x290

Woodworking Projects for the Garden €18.00
40 Fun and Useful Things for Folks Who Garden
Richard Freudenberger
A collection of 40 practical and decorative woodworking projects for the garden. Projects include: a compost bin; a bird feeder; a sundial; a pyramid planter; a gazebo; and a footbridge. Exploded-view illustrations including dimensions are aimed to help make these projects especially accessible.
144pp 1995

Cottage Industries

Art of Letter Carving in Stone, The €37.50
Tom Perkins
Portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction.
192pp 2007 Hbk 280x215

Cast Iron €5.25
Jacqueline Fearn
Looks at the history of the material that made the Industrial Revolution possible and at some of the products we appreciate today not only for the imagination and craftsmanship with which they were produced but also because they reflect the style, vigour and confidence of the era.
32pp

Clay Tobacco Pipes €5.25
Eric G Ayto
Although clay tobacco pipes are still made today their place in history is the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Until about 1890 the clay pipe was as commonplace as the tankard of ale and the mug of tea, but competition from the briar pip
32pp

D.I.Y. Design It Yourself €16.50
Ellen Lupton
Provides you with all the tools you`ll need to create your own projects, from conception through production.
176pp 2006 178x216

Decorative Leadwork €5.25
P M Sutton-Goold
Decorative leadwork is an unsung craft tradition with its origins in the distant past. The simple, hardly-changing process of manufacture by hand, using sheet lead and carved moulds, has long continued. Applied designs with floral, zoomorphic or human for
32pp

Basketry

500 Baskets €25.45
A Celebration of the Basketmaker`s Art
Presents a collection of baskets ranging from exquisitely functional to purely decorative, from classical to ultramodern, made by top creators from around the world as well as the best emerging newcomers. In addition to traditional twill, rattan, and reed, this work incorporates unusual objects, such as plastic, paper, thread, and more.
420pp 2006

Books & Paper

Origami Toys €10.50
Florence Temko
A Jumping Mouse, Fortune Teller, and Two Love Birds in a Love Boat are just a few of the 25 original projects in Origami Toys. This is a wonderful book for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands. Origami Toys is the perfect way to spend a rainy day.
64pp 2003 216x279

Creativity & Art

Anatomy for Fantasy Artists €22.50
An Essential Guide to Creating Action Figures and Fantastical Forms
Glenn Fabry
Indispensable guide for anyone interested in improving and developing their fantasy art figures.
128pp 2005 216x281

Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination €25.50
Everyday Inspirations for Painting Faeries, Elves, Dragons and More
Claudia Nice
The author shows readers how to create a wide range of fantasy creatures using pen and ink, acrylic, and watercolour, offering advice on how to transform ordinary images into fantasy recreations. Original.
128pp 2005 Hbk 223x286

DragonArt €22.50
With more than thirty lessons, this playful, inspiring guide to drawing dragon and fantasy creatures includes specific instructions for recreating wyverns, basilisks, and gargoyles, as well as other creatures, with step-by-step instructions. Original.
2005

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts €24.00
Bring to Life the Creatures and Monsters of Other Realms
Kev Walker
Practical directory of drawing and painting techniques for every archetype of fantastical beast, from sea monsters and centaurs to demons and werewolves.
128pp 2005 Hbk 222x287

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures €19.50
From the Imagination to the Page
Finlay Cowan
There are over 50 stunning examples featured, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring fantasy artists.
128pp 2003,04 Ed 2 215x281

Fabulous Creatures and Other Magical Beings €19.50
Discover the incredible world of cryptozoology
Joel Levy
This cryptozoologist`s guide to the fabulous creatures of myth and legend uses historical records, works of literature and art, and the imaginative insights of the scientifically trained author to detail the habits, habitats, life cycles, reproductive beh
224pp 2006 216x276

Great Book of Dragon Patterns €22.45
The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople
Lora S Irish
A reference of dragon designs that details how to make realistic dragons based on mythological models. This work contains more than 72 patterns that cover the range of historical and contemporary dragons, from worms to the shape-changing Drake, and is useful in a variety of mediums.
160pp 2006 Ed 2

Learn to Draw Fantasy Art €13.50
Collins Learn to Draw Series
Mike Jefferies
Packed with step-by-step illustrations, this guide aims to provide the techniques needed to master drawing fantasy art, including people, beasts, demons, castles, chariots and maps. It includes information on: how to choose the right medium; proportion and shape; costume, props and scenery; and how to portray movement, drama and atmosphere.
64pp 1997,2006 Ed 2 210x276

Irish Interest

Stone Mad €12.95
Seamus Murphy, William Harrington (Ill)
Account of time spent as an apprentice stonecarver - an acclaimed Irish classic.
250pp 1966,2005 Ed 2 216x138

General Interest

Building Storage with Style €19.45
20 Great-Looking Projects from Off-the-Shelf Lumber
Lisa Mandle, Clarke Snell
Each attractive project is showcased in a colour photograph with selected how-to details.
144pp 2006 216x253

Health & Healing

General Interest

Big Pharma €19.50
Pharmaceutical medicine is very, very big business. The top ten players earned more than $200 billion in 2003. One drug, Pfizer`s cholesterol pill Lipitor, had sales of more than $9 billion. This kind of money buys an awful lot of friends among doctors

Body Hunters, The €19.50
How the Drug Industry Tests Its Products on the World`s Poorest Patients
Sonia Shah
Reveals the unethical drug testing practices of the multinational pharmaceutical industry. Based on research and reporting from Africa and Asia, the author shows how the pharmaceutical industry is using testing procedures in the global South that would cause scandals in the developed world, and is exploiting the misery of millions.
256pp 2006 Hbk

Complementary & Alternative Health €30.00
The Scientific Verdict on What Really Works
Steven Bratman
Allows you to treat your family`s health problems safely and effectively, whether you prefer to do so in conjunction with conventional medicines, or instead of them. This guide includes five sections which help you to look up a condition you might have; herbs and supplements that you might have heard of; alternative therapies; and more.
608pp 2007 190x247

Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual €70.00
A Student`s Guide to Techniques
James W Zubrick
Written for the laboratory that accompanies the sophomore/junior level courses in Organic Chemistry, this book describes the instruments and techniques used in an Organic Chemistry lab.
368pp 2003

Weird Cures €7.50
The most hilarious, disgusting and downright dangerous medical treatments ever
Joel Fram, Sandra Salmans
Catalogue of very strange, sometimes hilarious, often horrifying cures that were actually used by physicians, and then discredited. Some of these so-called cures are beyond belief!
2006 162x159

Complementary & Natural Medicine

After Surgery, Illness or Trauma €18.75
10 Practical Steps to Renewed Energy and Health
Regina Sara Ryan, John Travis (Contributor)
This book is for anyone who is temporarily laid up, due to surgery and/or hospitalisation, or anyone who is recuperating from an accident or illness, heart attack, depression....whatever.
262pp 2000 155x230

All You Wanted to Know About Reiki €3.75
Sumeet Sharma
You need this book for better health and a longer life. The book includes up-to-date information on medical treatments. The product of the combined knowledge and experience of many doctors and experts, this book offers a clear look at sickness and therapy
176pp 2000 115x150

Art Therapy Sourcebook €18.00
Cathy Malchiodi
No other book on the market offers such comprehensive coverage of art therapy for aspiring professionals.
276pp 2007 Ed 2 231x185

Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, The €25.50
A comprehensive guide to the ancient healing of India
Vasant Lad
The definitive guide to safe, effective alternatives to Western medical treatments. The principles behind the science of Ayurveda. Focuses on the connection tween mind-body energies. Simple natural solutions & preventions for common ailments.
336pp 1998,99,2006 Ed 3 185x235

Ginseng and Rose Petals €19.50
Behind the Scenes in a Chinese Clinic
Sara Sachs-Kohberg
Step into the fascinating world of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Experience ancient practices and therapies steeped in Chinese culture for thousands of years. Uncover unusual remedies and mysterious concoctions that are richly woven into the fabric of Chi
126pp 2004 140x215

Healing Energies of Earth, The €15.00
Liz Simpson
Reconnect with the earth through spiritual journeys, labyrinth walks, organic gardening and simple folk medicine, and rediscover the earth as the creative element in ancient healing systems.
160pp 2005 232x167x14

Healing Energies of Magnets, The €15.00
Roger Coghill
Table of Contents Author`s preface; Chapter 1: Natural Magnetism; Chapter 2: Your Magnetic Health; Chapter 3: Healing with Magnets
128pp 2005 232x167x10

Healing Energies of Trees, The €19.50
Patrice Bouchardon
Learn how the intimacy of contact with trees can help resolve physical and emotional problems, bring us closer to our identity and become a catalyst for creativity!
160pp 2003 250x180

Healing Sun, The €14.95
Sunshine and Health in the 21st Century
Richard Hobday
Explaining how and why we should get sunlight back into our lives - safely - this book shows how sunlight was used to prevent and cure diseases in the past, and how it can heal and help us in the future.
178pp 1999

Healing Threads €15.00
Traditional Medicines of the Highlands and Islands
Mary Beith
Unique introduction to a subject that has fascinated generation after generation.
320pp 1995,2004 Ed 2 216x138

Natural Healing €15.00
One of a series of encyclopaedias and guides overseen by a panel of UK experts, designed to open up these increasingly popular treatments. In each book there are sections on symptoms, easy self-diagnosis and onward care and prevention. Traditional prescri
2003

Pilates on the Ball €30.00
A Comprehensive Book & DVD Workout
Free DVD included
192pp 2003 254x203

Practical Chinese Medicine €15.00
Treatments for Common Ailments
Penelope Ody
A practical self-help book that teaches how to use natural ingredients to heal physical and spiritual problems, this title is useful for beginners as it includes an introduction to Chinese medicine. It is a comprehensive reference book featuring over 80 herbs illustrated in an easy-to-use A-Z layout.
128pp 2006

Strength of the Earth €18.75
The Classic Guide to Ojibwe Uses of Native Plants
Frances Densmore, Brenda J Child (Contributor)
From techniques for tapping maple trees and harvesting wild rice to extracting dyes from bloodroot and making dishes from birch bark, Strength of the Earth details the many uses of more than 200 forest and prairie plants.
136pp 2006 155x230

Traditional Remedies €10.50
Linda Gray
Contains advice and recipes, including sections on: aches and pains; coughs, colds and fevers; stress; insomnia; and circulation. It also includes sections just for women; and also reveals the secrets to achieving bright eyes, clear acne-free skin, healthy digestion, and a good night`s sleep.
96pp 2007 Hbk

Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy

LOVING SOMEONE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER €18.00
Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating periods of dramatically manic behaviour and episodes of extreme sadness and hopelessness, often with periods of normalcy in between. Those close to sufferers may experience feelings of constant uncertainty
2004

Aromatherapy & Herbalism

Aromatherapy Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils
Gill Farrer-Halls
Comprehensive illustrated reference explains how to choose and use essential oils for beauty and personal care, physical and mental health, relaxation, and as aids to meditation.
400pp 2005 167x140

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit €19.50
A Guide to Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance Through Essential Oils
Gabriel Mojay
Table of Contents Forward by Robert Tisserand; Introduction; Part One: Therapeutic Foundations - using essential oils from a psychological and basic perspective; Part Two: Materia Aromatica - understanding the unique therapeutic `signature` of each ess
192pp 2005 236x165

Bartram`s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine €19.50
Thomas Bartram
Over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments.
490pp 1998

Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, The €67.00
Salvatore Battaglia
202pp 2004 Ed 2

Herb Sufficient €19.70
Christina Stapley
Divided into bi-monthly sections to guide the reader through the year in an organic herb garden.
160pp 1998

Herbal Medicine for Health and Well-Being €19.50
Laura Washington
Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually using herbs.
192pp 2005

Herbal Treatment of Children €37.50
Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives
Anne McIntyre
This book seeks to provide answers to frequently asked questions, and aims to enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate.
320pp 2005 189x247

Herbcraft Naturally €18.00
Christina Stapley
Explores winemaking and home liqueurs, and craft uses of herbs.
232pp 1994 148x210

Herbwise Naturally €18.00
Christina Stapley
Ideal as a reference book, practical source of recipes and an inspirational book to dip into at odd moments.
206pp 2000 Ed 2

Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions €19.50
101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize & Nourish Your Skin
Donna Maria
Free yourself from synthetic substances with this simple five-step method for creating personalized facial creams, body rubs, moisturizers, lip balms, and more - made with all-natural ingredients.
168pp 2000 152x224

Natural Beauty Basics €23.10
Create Your Own Cosmetics and Body Care Products
Dorie Byers
204pp 2004 Ed 2

Natural Beauty Recipe Book €19.50
How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Gill Farrer-Halls
Shows you how to make your own handcrafted organic makeup, soap and perfume using essential oils and other natural ingredients.
256pp 2006 195x253

Recipes for Natural Beauty €15.00
Containing over 90 recipes to make at home, together with health hints and a comprehensive glossary of commercial ingredients, this book is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to manufacture their own toiletries and cosmetics.
144pp 2002

Soap and Scent €22.50
Making Organic Cosmetics for Natural Beauty
Gill Farrer-Halls
Imagine beautifully scented soaps and cosmetics so pure they look good enough to eat. Such luxury items are typically found only at upmarket boutiques, but now Soap and Scent brings them home, allowing consumers to mix their own scents and personalise their own cosmetic products.
128pp 2004 215x280

Top 100 Herbal Remedies, The €7.50
Safe, Effective Remedies for 100 Common Ailments
Anne McIntyre
Nature`s treatments for a range of ills from colds and `flu to muscle cramps and migraines.
128pp 2006 170x140

Flower Remedies & Homeopathy

Tao of Homeopathy, The €16.05
Ian Watson
Intended to serve as a bridge, linking the philosophies and practices of homeopathy and taoism.
104pp 2004 Hbk 134x185

Bodywork, Martial Arts & Yoga

Anatomy Trains €48.00
Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists
Thomas W Myers
Offers a comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic overview of myofascial therapy. This book demonstrates how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain and pain patterns.
308pp 2001 218x275

Belly Dancing Basics €22.50
Laura Cooper
Accessible and structured guide to belly dancing, this volume features colour photography and step-by-step instruction from a passionate disciple of the art.
144pp 2004 235x187

Master Lam`s Walking Chi Kung €22.50
Master Lam Kamchuen
The first book to focus on Chi Kung in motion and includes over 15 different walking steps and systems.
144pp 2006 235x187x11

Yoga Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Yoga Postures
Christina Brown
Encourages beginners and experts alike to design a yoga sequence to suit their own personal needs and abilities.
400pp 2003 167x140

Complaints & Symptoms

Cystic Fibrosis: A Guide for Patient and Family €35.50
David Michael Orenstein
Written by Dr. David Orenstein , director of the Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center (one of the leading CF centres in the USA), this `one of a kind` guide offers clear explanations and real world advice about cystic fibrosis and its manag
448pp 2003 Ed 3 235x156

Diabetes -- Sugar Coated Crisis €14.25
Who Gets It, Who Profits and How to Stop It
David Spero
First book to outline effective social approaches to health, describing the social and environmental causes of chronic illness and reporting success stories of empowerment that are changing the environment, transforming the medical system and healing suffering communities.
240pp 2006 155x230

Fresh Air for Life €28.50
How to Win Your Unseen War Against Indoor Air Pollution
Allan C Somersall
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked indoor air pollution among the top five most significant environmental dangers to the public. Their research concluded that indoor air can be two to ten times more polluted than outside air.
302pp 2006

Gift of Dyslexia €19.50
Why Some of the Brightest People Can`t Read and How They Can Learn
Ronald D Davis
First published in 1995, and written from personal experience, the author offers unique insights into the learning problems and stigmas faced by dyslexics and gives his own tried and tested techniques for overcoming and correcting it demonstrating that sufferers have special talents of perception and imagination.
272pp 1995,97 Ed 2

I Don`t Want to Talk About It €18.99
Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
Terrence Real
The author reveals how many men, feeling the stigma of depression`s `unmanliness`, conceal their condition not only from their families and friends but also from themselves.
1998

Insomnia €16.50
Take Control of Your Health Naturally
Ann Redfearn
Increasingly stressful lives means the number of insomnia sufferers is on the increase. This book offers a long-term approach to helping your insomnia yourself, with a variety of holistic healing methods, from diet to massage to colour healing. This compr
128pp 2005 250x180x10

New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure, The €16.50
The Ultimate Programme for Preventing Heart Disease
Robert E Kowalski
An easy-to-use, no-nonsense guide, this updated edition includes contemporary health research, advice and information for preventing heart disease, plus `guaranteed` strategies to reduce cholesterol levels naturally.
304pp 2002,03 Ed 2 152x230

Panic Attacks €10.50
How to Cope Successfully with … Series
Karen Sullivan
Explains what panic attacks are, what causes them, how they affect daily life, their associated disorders and conventional and alternative remedies.
128pp 2002

When Panic Attacks €18.99
Áine Tubridy
Presents a deep understanding of panic attacks and offers practical and scientifically grounded advice on how to overcome them. Includes FREE CD.
2003

Addiction

Under the Weather: Coping with Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism €14.99
John G Cooney
A new and updated edition of this well-established and outstanding book. It offers hope and encouragement by emphasising the high recovery rates for those who are prepared to assume responsibility for their recovery. Family and friends concerned about the effect of abnormal drinking will also find it an invaluable source of information and support.
2002

Food & Drink

Authoritative Guide to Grapefruit Seed Extract, The €15.00
A Breakthrough in Alternative Treatment for Colds, Infections, Candida, Allergies, Herpes and many other ailments
Allan Sachs
Researchers are discovering the power of grapefruit seeds to approach problematic germs. From Candida, to traveller`s illness, sore throat, gum disease, flues, colds and beyond, Grapefruit Seed Extract is earning a reputation as the most versatile mainstay of herbalists around the world - a breakthrough in alternative treatment.
125pp 1997 138x214

Naturally Gorgeous €19.50
How to Look and Feel Healthy, Energetic and Radiant
Jo Wood
Explains the benefits of eating organically. This book details the chemicals that are used in cosmetics and household products and absorbed through our skin, and tells the reader how they can find organic alternatives. It includes recipes for making your own oils and lotions. It shows that organic food does not have to be boring.
256pp 2007 Hbk

Secret Benefits of Spices and Condiments €6.00
Vijaya Kumar
Unearths a whole new world of hot and pungent Indian and exotic spices. It gives a detailed account of their origin, cultivation, chemical composition, medicinal and culinary uses.
120pp 2006 140x215

Women

From the Heart €22.50
A Woman`s Guide to Living Well with Heart Disease
Kathy Kastan
After undergoing emergency bypass surgery at age forty-two, Kathy Kastan found her world shifting in unexpected ways. Everything-her sense of well being, her relationships, her daily routine, even her body image-seemed to change. Doctors could help her re
2007 Hbk

MENOPAUSAL YEARS THE WISE WOMAN WAY €14.25
ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR WOMEN 30-90

No, It`s Not Hot in Here €11.50
A Partner`s Guide to Understanding Menopause
Dick Roth
In a survey of menopausal women, it was found that what most of them wanted from their partners was understanding and support. However, many men are unsure of what they can do to help. This book offers an informal guide for partners of menopausal women.
2001

Sex & Sexuality

Natural Guide to Great Sex, The €19.50
Ellen Kamhi
Aims to help readers enhance the sensual side of their lovemaking through the use of aromatherapy, essential oils, music and sensual massage.
128pp 2004 250x190

Death & Dying

Darwin Awards, The: Felonious Failures €5.25
Stupid Criminals from the Files of the `Darwin Awards`
Wendy Northcutt
This hilarious mini collection from the best-selling Darwin Awards celebrates some awe-inspiring criminal errors, vividly portraying the finest examples of evolution in action.
192pp 2005 Hbk 75x84

Darwin Awards, The: The Descent of Man €5.25
Wendy Northcutt
In this volume, men meet their inner idiots as they test their testosterone levels by petting sharks, kissing snakes, chasing beer cans, and juggling hand grenades. Only when it`s too late do these would-be Alpha males realize that they`re actually Omega males, providing ample proof of a missing `Why?` chromosome.
190pp 2005 Hbk 76x86

IF THERE`S ANYTHING I CAN DO… €12.00
HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN BEREAVED
Based on dozens of interviews with people who have lost their partner, this book tells what helped them and what upset them. For everyone who is close to someone who has lost a partner, this book advises on how to give the best possible support. It includ
2007

Out of the Blue €12.00
Making Memories Last When Someone Has Died
Winston`s Wish
Collection of tried and tested ideas to help young people remember the person who died and to help express their thoughts and feelings.
32pp 2006 210x148

Food & Drink

General Interest

Allotment Gardener`s Cookbook €0.00
Whether you are a soft fruit specialist or potatoes are your passion, if you grow fruit or vegetables on your allotment or vegetable patch, it can be hard to decide what to cook with your fresh produce. With more than 250 recipes for more than 30 easily g
2007

Being Vegan €15.00
Joanne Stepaniak
Fields questions from friends and foes, and describes how compassion, kindness, and mercy to animals can be integrated into everyday life.
304pp 2000

Brewing €55.00
Michael J Lewis
Essentials of brewing science and its relationship to brewing technology.
398pp 2002 Ed 2

Cheesecraft €10.45
A Manual for Cheesemaking
Rita Ash
144pp 1995 Ed 2

Cook Right 4 Your Type €15.00
Peter J D`Adamo
Full of nutrition information, individualized 30-day meal plans and over 200 recipes, whether you`re a meat eater or a vegetarian.
2001

Diet for a Small Planet €12.00
20th Anniversary edition
Frances Moore Lappe
Here again is the extraordinary bestselling book that taught America the social and personal significance of a new way of eating - one that remains a complete guide for eating well in the twenty first century.
482pp 1971,75,82,91 Ed 4 107x175

Eat Right 4 Your Type €13.50
Peter J D`Adamo
1998

Eat-a-bug Cookbook €22.50
David G Gordon
Presents anecdotes, insights, and culinary tips, including the right wine to serve with scorpions, how to order edible insects by mail and why termites are good for you.
136pp 1998

Eating €12.00
What we eat and why it matters
Peter Singer
Explores our eating habits, making us look at what we eat as a moral issue.
400pp 2006 130x200

Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill €28.00
Udo Erasmus
Some fats and oils are required for the proper functioning of the body. Udo Erasmus argues that proper use of fats can even reverse cancer, diabetes, PMS, asthma, addictions, and more. This book takes an in-depth look at the oil industry and the politics
480pp 1993

Feng Shui Cooking €7.50
Lam Kai Sin, Lam Tin Yu, Master Lam Kam Chuen
64pp 2000 200x165

Fermenting Revolution €15.00
How to Drink Beer and Save the World
Christopher Mark O'Brien
Beer has fermented fundamental change in human society from gender roles to religious theologies. It helped established civilisation, sparked the Industrial Revolution, and triggered scientific theories. Today, `beer activists` are fermenting a revolution in social and environmental sustainability.
274pp 2006 155x230

Gastropub Cookbook, The €22.50
Features more than 150 of the best pubs from all over Britain and Ireland, and there are over 100 recipes from the top 20 pubs. These recipes are for homely food, much of which is based on traditional British and Irish cooking.

Guide to Craft Brewing, A €19.50
John Alexander
Explains how to brew your own beer in clear and straightforward terms, making this popular and rewarding hobby accessible to all.
160pp 2006 235x165

Hope`s Edge €19.50
The Next Diet for a Small Planet
Frances Moore Lappe
464pp 2003

In Praise of Tomatoes €13.50
Tasty Recipes, Garden Secrets, Legends and Lore
Ronni Lundy, John Stehling (Contributor)
Find out how to create and cultivate the `essential tomato garden,` even on a windowsill. Then, head straight to the kitchen with information on how to store, peel, freeze, dry, can, and cook up the harvest.
176pp 2004,06 Ed 2 215x250

Juicing Bible, The €19.45
2003

Miso: Traditional, Tasty Dishes €4.50
Healthy Recipes Series
Yoko Takechi
48pp 2002

New Vegan, The €22.50
Fresh, Fabulous and Fun
Janet Hudson
Provides a comprehensive guide to creating everything from starters to main courses to deserts and includes information on the nutritional principles of the vegan diet.
400pp 2005

Organic Superfoods €16.50
Michael Van Straten
Organic food not only tastes better, but is also better for us nutritionally. This is an authoritative source book for organic food, which also explains why we should buy it.
128pp 1999 235x190

Original Road Kill Cookbook €9.00
B R Peterson
Supplies humorous advice on how to cook animals found dead by the side of the road.
64pp 1985,87 Ed 2 132x210

Post-Petroleum Survival Guide and Cookbook €14.25
Recipes for Changing Times
Albert Bates
This book offers upbeat, practical advice for preparing your family and community to transition from a global culture addicted to cheap, abundant petroleum to a slower-paced, less consumer-driven culture of compelled conversation, arts, leisure.
224pp 2006 155x230

Roast Figs, Sugar Snow €30.00
Warming Food from Cold Climes
Diana Henry
Unique collection of recipes celebrates some of the world`s most overlooked cuisines by using produce that can be found on our own doorsteps.
192pp 2005 253x201

Supersoups €16.50
From the unusual sweet-cherry or lettuce, mint, and pea to the traditional mulligatawny and fresh tomato, `Super Soups` advises on how to maximize nutrition to boost every aspect of your lifestyle.Starting with how to make a basic stock, this text then suggests a range of soups using ingredients that help to aid circulation, skin, moods, weight and the immune system. Also included are a chapter on garnishes to accompany the soups and A-Z charts listing the curative powers of soups for a range of common ailments.

Vegan Feasts €13.50
Essential Vegetarian Collection
Rose Elliot
These recipes cut out all animal products.
192pp 2000

Vegetarian Doctor Speaks Out, A €18.75
In 26 inspiring and informative essays, Dr Attwood speaks out against the myths, prejudices and misinformation surrounding the subject of nutrition.
216pp 1998 155x230

VINEGAR: 1001 PRACTICAL USES €10.50
Hbk

Way of Tea, The €19.50
Lam Tin Yu, Lam Kai Sin, Master Lam Kam Chuen
Indispensable guide to the art of making and enjoying this delicious, healthy and complex drink.
144pp 2002 250x180

Wild Food (Mears) €30.00
Raymond Mears
In WILD FOODS Ray Mears and Gordon Hillman lead us into the wildest parts of Britain to demonstrate the huge variety of indigenous foods that can be found. One of the most crucial skills to surviving in any wilderness is self-reliance - now, with this boo
2007 Hbk

Year at Ballymaloe, A €29.99
Darina Allen
`A Year at Ballymaloe Cookery School` is a glorious celebration, combining the sensational home-produce of the gardens with richly varied menus taught to the students at this world-renowned establishment.
1997 Hbk

Your Brick Oven €16.50
Building It and Baking in It
Russell Jeavons
2005

Food For Free Standard Edition €19.00
Collins Natural History
Richard Mabey
The wild food foragers` bible, turns the prospect of a country ramble into a gastronomic outing. A well-researched, enthusiastic book that`s a pleasure to own.
272pp 1972,89,2007 Ed 3 190x114

Family & Children

Festivals & Family Activities

Musical Instruments for Children €10.50
Choosing What`s Right for Your Child
Richard Crozier
With profiles of more than 35 instruments, the book is packed with information on dimensions, cost, maintenance, degree of difficulty and types of music.
128pp 2007 210x149

Pregnancy & Childbirth

A-Z of Irish Names for Children €6.99
And their meanings
Diarmaid Ó Muirithe
From Aaron to Úna, Diarmaid Ó Muirithe provides a gloss on more than four hundred Irish forenames in his inimitable style that mixes scholarship, wit and quirky snippets of interest. As with all of Diarmaid Ó Muirithe`s work, this book is a model of scholarship lightly worn and informed by a sense of curiosity and fun.
184pp 2007 124x186

Baby Names and Star Signs €9.00
Choose Your Baby`s Name According to His or Her Birthday
Robert Parry
Essential and entertaining reading for all parents, this unique guide will help you to choose the most suitable name for your baby according to his or her zodiac sign.
144pp 2001,04 Ed 2 210x148

New Father, The €19.50
A Dad`s Guide to the First Year
Provides a wealth of essential information for every dad, and it`s sure to give every mum some fresh insights, too.
240pp 253x160

Safe Baby Pregnancy Tips €10.50
Simple diagrams help you manage your: cravings, fashion choices, mind-numbing labour pain
Kelly Sopp, David Sopp
Hilarious `do`s and don`ts` on getting through the next nine months.
28pp 2006 Hbk 160x159

Who Made Me? €7.50
Malcolm Doney
Small children ask big questions. `Who made me?` is one of the most important. This book aims to show the facts of life in their proper human context, based on the author`s own experience in answering questions his own children have asked.
32pp 2006 Hbk

Parenting Skills

Let`s Talk €18.00
About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends
Robie H Harris, Michael Emberley (Ill)
Young children ask so many questions about their bodies and how they were made. This book aims to answer those normal questions and helps even pre-school children feel proud and comfortable about their own bodies. It is useful for parents, teachers, librarians and health professionals.
64pp 2006 Hbk 267x298

Raise Them Up €13.50
The Real Deal on Reaching Unreachable Kids
Kareem Moody
The dramatic, real-world experiences of hard-to-reach youth inspire these vivid and compelling essays on effectively connecting with disengaged children.
152pp 2006

Early Years

Safe Baby Handling Tips €10.50
Simple diagrams help you appear: confident, experienced, capable, not idiotic
Kelly Sopp, David Sopp
Hilarious `do`s and don`ts` on baby care.
26pp 2005 Hbk 156x159

Kids` Fiction

Babies Like Me! €9.00
Malachy Doyle, Britta Teckentrup (Ill)
A delightfully wacky pop-up book for the very young, full of amusing contrasts between human and animal behaviour.
24pp 2001 200x200

Barefoot Book of Animal Tales from Around the World €15.00
Naomi Adler, Amanda Hall (Ill)
Each of the stories in this collection features different animals and each comes from a different culture. Contains CD-Audio (Audiobook) and Paperback
80pp 1996,2006 Ed 2 265x218

Barefoot Book of Blessings €19.50
from Many Faiths and Cultures
Sabrina Dearborn, Olwyn Whelan (Ill)
`May you have success in all endeavours. May you have peace and health in the four seasons.` - Chinese
40pp 1999,2007 Hbk Ed 2 230x260

Barefoot Book of Monsters! €19.50
Experience the thrill of meeting monsters from all over the world!
Inspired by folktales around the world, from the mountains of Nepal to the plains of North America, The Barefoot Book of Monsters! brings readers face-to-face with deliciously terrifying creatures including an abominable snowman, a feathered ogre and a hu
64pp Hbk 280x230

Brave Baby, The €15.00
Bk. 1. Love Reading
Malachy Doyle
Tells a story in which the Indian chief is brave and fierce and most people are afraid of him. But Wasso, the brave baby, is not afraid of him. Intended for children, this title, part of `Collins Big Cat Read at Home` series, contains mini picture prompts
2007

Charlotte`s Web €9.00
E B White, Garth Williams (Ill)
The tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs.
176pp 1952,63,2003 Ed 3 130x197

Classic Treasury of Aesop`s Fables €13.50
Aesop
A collection of twenty of Aesop`s fables.
56pp 1999 Hbk

Classic Treasury of Grimm`s Fairy Tales, The €13.50
56pp 2001 Hbk

Dancing Tiger, The €9.00
Malachy Doyle, Lou Fancher (Ill), Steve Johnson (Ill)
A magical tale about a girl, a tiger and a great-grandmother that is a joyous dance through the changing seasons. As the tiger`s story is revealed, we are left pondering the power of the imagination, the importance of self-expression and the special natur
32pp 2005 278x240

Don Daily`s Classic Children`s Storybook Collection €12.00
Presents a storybook collection including animal characters such as Brer Rabbit, Mr Toad and the Tortoise and the Hare, and courageous children like Mowgli and Hansel and Gretel. This book also features ten Mother Goose illustrations.
112pp 2007 Hbk

Farmyard Tales Wind-up Tractor Book €22.50
This is a brand-new and exciting interactive title in the popular `Farmyard Tales` series. Three tractor stories are retold with a new twist! Each story has a sturdy track embedded in the pages which the accompanying wind-up tractor toy can then be placed
Hbk

Gigantic Turnip, The €10.50
Aleksei Tolstoy, Niamh Sharkey (Ill), Ellen Verenieks (Contributor)
First recorded in Russia in the 19th Century by Aleksei Tolstoy, `The Gigantic Turnip` has all the ingredients of a truly hilarious folk tale for children and adults alike. Watch out for the special surprise at the end! This title comes with free story CD.
40pp 1998,2006 Ed 2 216x272

Great Irish Heroes - Mini Edition €4.99
Fiona Waters
The mini edition of this popular book will continue to enthral young readers everywhere.
63pp 2007 Hbk 115x147

Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon €9.00
Jules Bass, Debbie Harter (Ill)
A light hearted story & a hilarious picture book that also offers young readers plenty of food for thought.
32pp 1999,05 Ed 2 272x216

Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear €16.50
`Leaping tiger, eyes like glass, Likes to hide in jungle grass.` You`ll learn about the habitats of all sorts of animals as you travel around the world meeting creatures in their natural environments. While you hop with kangaroos and swing with monkey
Hbk

I Capture the Castle €10.50
Dodie Smith
An enchanting novel for older children by the author of `101 Dalmatians.`
415pp 1949-2001 Ed 4 129x198

Jungle Book €13.50
Rudyard Kipling
A retelling of Kipling`s tale. Readership children, 4-8
56pp 2003 Hbk

Riddle Me This! €13.50
Riddles and Stories to Sharpen Your Wits
Hugh Lupton, Sophie Fatus (Ill)
Intriguing, quirky & mind-bending brainteasers from all over the world.
64pp 2003,07 Ed 2 280x230

Roald Dahl`s Revolting Rhymes €10.50
A collection of comic and often gory versions of popular fairy tales. Meet Cinderella, a young woman who wants to marry a nice ordinary man; and Goldilocks, that house-breaker who gobbles up your porridge and then breaks up the Chippendale.
2001

Tales from Old Ireland €15.00
Niamh Sharkey, Malachy Doyle
A collection of Irish folk tales with two free audio CDs.
96pp 2000,06 Ed 2 264x216

Three Billy Goats Gruff €10.50
Mary Finch, Ellen Verenieks (Contributor), Roberta Arenson (Ill)
Join the three billy goats gruff in a lively romp as they trip-trap over a rickety bridge and into the hearts of children. Paperback with free CD.
32pp 2001,07 Ed 2 272x216

What`s This? €9.00
A Seed`s Story
Share the excitement of a small girl who discovers how a tiny seed gradually grows into a beautiful sunflower, and how the sunflower makes new seeds for the following year. Caroline Mockford`s delightful text and endearing illustrations make a marvellous

When a Zeeder Met a Xyder €9.00
Malachy Doyle, Joel Stewart (Ill)
Malachy Doyle`s hilarious and heart-stopping story about a surprising friendship is perfectly complemented by Joel Stewart`s brilliant, quirky illustrations.
32pp 2006,07 Ed 2 305x215

Whole World €16.50
We`ve got the whole world in our hands!

Sing around the planet, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fishes and birds, trees and flowers! Includes a catchy singalong CD, sung by Fred Penner. She`s got the fish of the sea in her han
Hbk

Later Years

EARNING MONEY AFTER YOU`VE RETIRED €15.00
INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR PENSION
As pension and retirement ages rise, many people want to stop work before they have a pension that will support them. They want to keep earning without the slog they`ve been putting in for the last 40-odd years. This book is full of case studies of people
2007

Learning Later, Living Greater €18.75
The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years
Nancy Merz Nordstrom, Jon F Merz
Guidebook for transforming the retirement years into a richly satisfying period of continuous education, personal growth, and social involvement.
240pp 2006 155x230

Health & Healing

Commonsense Healthcare for Children €22.50
How to Raise Happy Healthy Children from 0 to 15
Karen Sullivan
Aimed at parents who want to make the most of the field of natural medicine. It covers topics from diet, exercise, emotional health and natural medical treatments for common ailments to environmental issues and immunization.
448pp 2001

Dr Mom`s Natural Healthcare for Children €16.50
Homeopathy and Herbs for Childhood Injuries and Diseases
Kathy Duerr
80pp 2003

Earthlight €12.99
New Meditations for Children
Maureen Garth
A collection of twenty-five simple visualisations to help children meditate so that they can sleep more peacefully, learn to still themselves, be freed of their worries, increase their creativity and develop their ability to concentrate.
136pp 1997 215x190

Healthy Family Handbook, The €21.00
Natural Remedies for Parents and Children
Louise Taylor
This health guide sets out to demystify some of the alternative healing methods available, and presents daily regimens that promote good health.
192pp 1997

Women

Springboard €45.00
Women`s Development Workbook
Liz Willis, Jenny Daisley
Helps you do what you want to do in your life & work. Gives you the ideas & skills to take more control of your life & then gives you the boost in self confidence to start making things happen. A workbook packed with ideas & exercises. Down-to-earth, practical & full of positive thinking
320pp 1990-2007 Ed 6 246x189

Men

Fire in the Belly €24.00
On Being a Man
Sam Keen
A guide to establishing new personal ideals of heroism, strength, and potency for a fuller life examines the stereotypes, myths, and evolving roles of contemporary men, presenting an alternative vision of virtue and virility.
272pp 1992

Education

Educational Kits

Easy Line Cosmic Rocket €16.00
A rocket set suitable for the whole family. Powered by vinegar and baking powder (not included in the set) The rocket will reach a height of up to 15 metres.

General Interest

GROSS ME OUT €7.50
50 NASTY PROJECTS TO DISGUST YOUR FRIENDS AND REPULSE YOUR FAMILY
New in Paper Kids absolutely love everything nasty and disgusting; it`s especially fun when their enthusiasm for the `ick factor` drives parents, teachers, and any adult in sight to distraction. Now youngsters can indulge their lust for the foul with 50 w
2005

Run, Jump, Hide, Slide, Splash €10.50
Nothing sums up childhood more than endless afternoons spent playing outdoors. With the 200 fun activities in this comprehensive, full-colour collection, the fun never ends. Children will have a blast with these timeless amusements with a modern slant: do
2006

Mainstream Education

Great Grammar Book, The €22.50
Kate Petty, Jennie Maizels (Ill)
A modern grammar for young children which covers nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, plurals and the sentence. Each point is put across using novelty devices such as flaps, tabs, pop-ups and wheels.
14pp 1996 Hbk 308x230

Terrific Times Tables Book, The €22.50
Kate Petty, Jennie Maizels (Ill)
Seven paper-engineered spreads in this book take the reader through the times tables from 0-12.
16pp 1998 310x227

Alternatives

Alternative Approaches to Education €30.00
A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Fiona Carnie
Designed to give parents and teachers information on the alternative education options available in the UK.
208pp 2002 216x138

Dumbing Us Down €12.75
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
John Taylor Gatto
This radical treatise on public education has been a best-seller for 10 years!
106pp 2003 155x230

Right To Learn, The €31.30
Alternatives for a Learning Society
Ken Brown
This important book aims to encourage debate about alternative ways of providing education, & discusses how these are being practised now in Europe & the USA. Taking the issue of human rights & access as a central theme the author examines the current state of education provision & the possibilities for its future.
224pp 2001

World Cultures

Hands Around the World €17.25
365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness and Global Respect
Susan Milord
Invites children to experience, taste, and embrace the daily lives of children from the far corners of the earth. 5-12yrs
158pp 1992 280x214

Environment

50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth €12.50
Earthworks Group
Explains how specific things in a child`s environment are connected to the rest of the world, how using them affects the planet, and how the individual can develop habits and projects that are environmentally sound.
156pp 1990

Eco-ventures for 4-9 Year Olds €16.50
Can Do Series
Kids Club Network
Practical resource for children who attend childcare centres, drop in centres or out of school playsettings and for the adults who work with them in these settings.
80pp 2002

Environment, The €9.00
How It Works Series
Michael Allaby
48pp 1996 Hbk

GEOGRAPHY FUN €15.00
How did early explorer`s keep from getting hopelessly lost? Where is the centre of the world? What does a cow in Finland sound like? Want the answers? Check inside, and soon you`ll be doing cool things that will help you experience geography like never be
2003

What If? Wonderwise Series €9.00
Mick Manning
Recycling, using the example of a bottle left on a beach. 3+yrs
31pp 2004

Energy

Saving Energy €18.00
Improving Our Environment Series
Jen Green
Looks at the need for energy conservation and the ways in which people around the world are working to achieve this. 7-11yrs
32pp 2005

Food & Farming

Gardening with Young Children €20.50
Early Years Series
Beatrys Lockie
Provides a lively and imaginative guide to a child`s experience of a year in a garden.
160pp 2007 216x138

Global Garden, The €19.50
Kate Petty
6pp 2005

Grow Your Own Sweet Peas €6.00
Ley Honor Roberts
Every child will love this first introduction to gardening!
16pp 2005 180x180

Nature & Science

Amazing Insects Dot-to-Dot €6.00
Connect the Dots & Colour
Monica Russo
6-10yrs
80pp 2003 210x280

Child`s Guide To Wild Flowers, A €16.50
Kate Petty, Charlotte Voake (Ill)
Arranged in colour for speedy identification, with extra anecdotes from winsome characters in Charlotte Voake`s inimitable style; this child-friendly guide also includes keynotes on plant parts and the seasons, along with a tick-box index for keen spotters.
64pp 2004 Hbk 217x217

CONSTELLATIONS €13.50
STARS AND STORIES
It`s not always easy to find the 88 constellations, but this illustrated guidebook will lead you through the stars and make gazing at them a more meaningful experience. Two larger maps portray the entire northern and southern sky, and all the constellatio
2004

COOL CHEMISTRY CONCOCTIONS €15.00
The start to a brand-new children`s series puts the fun back in science with a little fizz, foam, and chemistry magic. It`s a sure-fire formula for selling success. What could be more entertaining than grossing out parents with a homemade batch of disgust
2005 Hbk

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD ASTRONOMY €12.00
50 AMAZING ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS
With 300 fabulous images, 50 fantastic projects, and lots of fascinating scientific information, this is simply the most out-of-this world introduction to astronomy a child can have. `An excellent introduction to astronomy...outstanding background informa
2005

Star Seeker €16.50
A Journey to Outer Space
With its unique blend of adventure, science and mythology, `Star Seeker` is sure to spark everyone`s imagination!
Hbk

World of Plant Life, The €9.00
How It Works Series
Gerald Legg
45pp 2001 Hbk

Community & Conflict Resolution

Everyone Wins!, New Edition €10.50
Cooperative Games and Activities
Josette Luvmour, Ba Luvmour
With over 150 co-operative games and activities for enhancing conflict resolution and communication skills and building self-esteem, `Everyone Wins!` has sold over 35,000 copies. This edition promises to breathe new life into a very useful and unique resource.
128pp 1990,2007 Ed 2 140x215

Personal Growth & Development

How to Reach and Teach Children and Teens with Dyslexia €28.50
C.M Stowe
This comprehensive, practical resource gives educators at all levels essential information, techniques, and tools for understanding dyslexia and adapting teaching methods in all subject areas to meet the learning style, social, and emotional needs of stud
368pp 2000

Crafts & Skills

Making Music €12.00
`Making Music` shows children how to make rhythm, string, wind and keyboard instruments from all kinds of ordinary household items and natural materials.
2003

WRITE NOW! €7.50
THE ULTIMATE GRAB-A-PEN, GET-THE-WORDS-RIGHT, HAVE-A-BLAST, WRITING BOOK
Anyone who has ever tried to write knows that sometimes it`s difficult to get the words flowing. But by following the encouraging advice and cool activities inside this book and the business of writing will become not only easier, but a whole lot of fun.
2005

Mind/Body/Spirit

Angels, Faeries & Nature Spirits

Angel Bible, The €19.50
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Angels
Hazel Raven
Learn how to access angels and their wisdom through `The Angel Bible`, your definitive guide to angelic lore.
400pp 2006 167x140

Angel Saved My Life, An €10.50
And Other True Stories of the Afterlife
Jacky Newcomb
Presents stories of communication with angels and guidance from loved ones in the Afterlife. This book includes real-life amazing rescues, dream visitations, and near death experiences, from the UK`s leading angel expert. It leads you through fascinating stories of the significance of afterlife communications and how they prove life after death.
288pp 2006 129x197

Angels, Guides and Ghosts (Audio CD) €12.35
Sylvia Browne
On this unique CD program, Sylvia dispels the popular myths about angels, spirit guides, and ghosts. With her trademark candour, she explains that you can communicate with your angels and guides, and that they`re here to help you along your journey. In ad
2004 M142x123

Sylvia Browne`s Book of Angels €15.00
Sylvia Browne
Offers the psychic`s personal experiences with angels, as well as information delivered by `Francine,` the author`s Aztec-Inca spirit guide.
192pp 2003 150x228

Feng Shui & Divination

Feng Shui Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Life, Home, Health and Finances
Simon Brown
This handy reference can help anyone apply the ancient principles of energy balancing and energy flow to improving the atmosphere of their home, office, garden, and life.
400pp 2005 167x140

Feng Shui Diaries, The €15.00
The Meanderings of a Feng Shui Man in the Year of the Wood Rooster
Richard Ashworth
Presents an account of the activities of one of Britain`s very few Feng Shui men, showing how it can work for ordinary people in ordinary situations.
200pp 2007

Feng Shui Your Home, Garden, Office and Life €15.00
Gill Hale
264pp 2003

Imperial Guide to Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology, The €22.50
The Only Authentic Translation from the Original Chinese
Feng shui (the art of positioning) and Chinese astrology (the science of auspicious scheduling) have always captured western imagination, but in the process, these classical disciplines have been diluted by popular culture, sometimes beyond recognition.
320pp 2007

Numerology €15.00
Your character and future revealed in numbers
Norman Shine
Each letter of the alphabet has a numerical value, reflecting its energy and power. It is the way that these energies combine and relate to one another that determines how and why you behave the way you do; by comparing your numbers with another person`s,
128pp 1999

Tarot Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to the Cards and Spreads
Anna Bartlett
Teaches you everything you need to know about tarot, including how to choose the right pack of cards and how to ask questions.
400pp 2006 167x140

Astrology

Astrology Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac
Judy Hall
Written by one of the most popular contemporary astrologers, this is a must-have reference - a perfect introduction for the novice and a valuable guide for the expert astrologer.
400pp 2005 167x140

Love Signs 2007 €19.50
Who`s the One for You?
Lori Reid
128pp 2007 Hbk

Meditation Bible, The €19.50
A Definitive Guide to Meditations for Every Purpose
Madonna Gauding
Definitive handbook for those wishing to master meditation.
400pp 2005 167x140

Personal Growth & Development

Bushido €18.00
The Soul of Japan
Delves into Japan`s ancient traditions of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism, and compares Japanese tradition with Western thought and civilisation.

Celestine Prophecy, The €13.50
An Adventure
James Redfield
Drawing on the ancient wisdom found in a Peruvian manuscript, this book tells you how to make connections between the events happening in your own life right now, and lets you see what is going to happen to you in the years to come.
281pp 1994 128x198

Celestine Prophecy, The: An Experiential Guide €13.50
James Redfield
A companion volume which expands on the knowledge contained in each of the nine insights of `The Celestine Prophecy`. It aims to foster readers` spiritual growth by putting them in touch with evidence of their own experience.
304pp 1995

Life Coach €10.50
Become the Person You`ve Always Wanted to Be
Pam Richardson
Realize who you can be with this no-nonsense guide from one of Britain`s foremost life coaches. It contains: 4 fast, effective and practical steps to getting the most you can out of all areas of your life; the expert advice on how to identify and focus on
144pp 2006 210x148

Practical Wabi Sabi €19.50
Simon G Brown
Aims to refine notions of beauty so that you begin to value items that are organic, imperfect, simple and old - even falling apart - and your personal connection with them.
128pp 2007 253x195

Unleash Your Creativity €19.50
52 brilliant ideas for creative genius
Rob Bevan, Tim Wright
Offers practical but inspiring ideas aimed at helping us discover our inner creative genius.
256pp 2004 170x210

Self-Help

Colour Book, The €19.50
Use the Healing Power of Colour to Transform Your Life
Lori Reid
`The Colour Book` is an interactive tool, enabling readers to harness the energy of colour to bring harmony, balance and texture to their lives. It contains 12 colour insight cards for conducting a personality test.
144pp 2003

Secret, The €18.00
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers -- men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.
216pp 2006 Hbk 145x182

Nature & Science

Human Devolution €37.50
A Vedic Alternative to Darwin`s Theory
Michael A Cremo
Human devolution, the highly anticipated sequel to the controversial bestseller `Forbidden archaeology` continues the literary drama with the same astute attention to detail and ground breaking revelations as it predecessor.
584pp 2003 Hbk

PLANT SPIRIT MEDICINE €17.25
THE HEALING POWER OF PLANTS
Classic best-seller that explores an old shamanic for of healing using the spirits of plants in conjunction with aspects of 5 element acupuncture. The book opens the reader to this healing while allowing them to begin their own relationship with nature and the elements around them.
1999

Sacred Geometry: Deciphering the Code €25.50
Stephen Skinner
Examines the geometric framework that underlies all aspects of nature, revealing how man uses these frameworks to build enduring, sacred structures that connect him with the spirit.
160pp 2006 235x190

Altered States

Dream Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Every Dream Symbol Under the Moon
Brenda Mallon
Covering universal and culturally bound symbols, this text enables us to work with these symbols to connect us to our intuitive awareness.
400pp 2003 167x140

Inspirational

Book for People Who Do Too Much, The €9.00
2004 Hbk

Secrets Of Serenity €5.25
A Treasury Of Inspiration
Running Press
For thousands of years, mankind has searched for enlightenment and inner peace. This small book unlocks the door on the wisdom of the ages, from 12th century B.C. Egyptian writer Amenemope and the Dalai Lama to Laura Ingalls Wilder and Amy Tan.
152pp 1996 Hbk 74x85

Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet €16.50
Following the Seventy-fifth Anniversary Year of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2001, there will be a year of change for The Wisdom of Pooh list in 2002. To celebrate the 20th year since the publication in the UK in 1982 of The Tao of Pooh and the 10th year since the
432pp 2002 215x136

Psychology

Brief History of Everything, A €18.99
Ken Wilber
A radical excursion into the history of consciousness which examines the course of evolution as the unfolding manifestation of the spirit.
352pp 2001

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies €24.00
Helps you identify unhealthy modes of thinking that have been holding you back from the changes you want. CBT can help whether you`re seeking to overcome anxiety and depression, boost self-esteem, lose weight, beat addiction, or improve your outlook in yo
348pp 2005

TOXIC PSYCHIATRY €19.50
WHY THERAPY, EMPATHY AND LOVE MUST REPLACE THE DRUGS, ELECTROSHOCK AND BIOCHEMICAL THEORIES OF THE NEW PSYCHIATRY
WHY THERAPY, EMPATHY AND LOVE MUST REPLACE THE DRUGS, ELECTROSHOCK AND BIOCHEMICAL THEORIES OF THE NEW PSYCHIATRY One of America`s most controversial writers in the field, Breggin, writes about the uses and abuses of electroconvulsive therapy and dru
1993 Hbk

YOUR DRUG MAY BE YOUR PROBLEM €15.00
HOW AND WHY TO STOP TAKING PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS
From Ativan to Zoloft, Effexor to Prozac, this work describes at the dangers of psychiatric medication, and offers guidance on how to safely stop taking them. When first published in 1999, `Your Drug May Be Your Problem` was ahead of its time. The only bo
2007

Spirituality, Religion & Beliefs

2012: The Year of the Mayan Prophecy €22.50
Daniel Pinchbeck
Draws together alien abductions, psychedelic visions, the ecological crisis and other peculiar aspects of 21st century life. This book talks about the end of one way of existence and the return of another, in which the Mesoamerican God Quetzalcoatl returns, bringing with him an ancient way of living.
416pp 2006,07 Ed 2 153x234

COSMOS OF SOUL €19.50
A WAKE UP CALL FOR HUMANITY
Patricia Cori
Most spiritual traditions have predicted that humanity is due for an evolutionary leap, and many feel that the established order in society will resist this change. Above all, the book is a rallying cry for us to recognise what it is to be truly galactic
2000

Cosmos of Soul: A Wake Up Call For Humanity €19.50
Most spiritual traditions have predicted that humanity is due for an evolutionary leap, and many feel that the established order in society will resist this change. Above all, the book is a rallying cry for us to recognise what it is to be truly galactic
2000

Dream Culture of the Neanderthals, The €19.50
Guardians of the Ancient Wisdom
Stan Gooch
272pp 2006

Ecoshamanism €21.00
Sacred Practices of Unity, Power and Earth Healing
Designed to deliver well-being and spiritual harmony, ecoshamanism is the culmination of the visionary practices, rituals, and ceremonies that honour and support nature.
336pp 2005 190x235

Gnostic Gospels €12.00
Elaine Pagels
As discussed in `The Da Vinci Code`... long buried and suppressed, this title contains the secret writings attributed to the followers of Jesus. It examines these texts and the questions they pose, and shows why Gnosticism was eventually stamped out by the increasingly organised and institutionalised Orthodox Church.
192pp 1979,80,2006 Ed 3 198x129

Halfway Up the Mountain €28.50
The Error of Premature Claims to Enlightenment
What do spiritual life and spiritual practice really mean? How do you tell a false guru from a real one? Is being part of a spiritual lineage important? Spirituality is chic, and it is even big business. One way to get to the heart of what spiritual l
600pp

How to Read a Church €15.00
A Guide to Images, Symbols and Meanings in Churches and Cathedrals
Richard Taylor
This guide informs visitors to churches and cathedrals how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture. It explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters.
224pp 2003 Hbk

How to Read a Church - Illustrated Edition €37.50
Richard Taylor
This guide to how to interpret the common images and meanings in church art and architecture explains how to identify people, scenes, details and their significance, and explores the symbolism of different animals, plants, colours, numbers and letters. In this edition, full colour photographs show all key features and details
304pp 2004 Hbk

Illustrated Tao Te Ching, The €22.50
Stephen Hodge (Trans)
The Tao Te Ching is one of the most translated books of all time. Yet in the light of very recent manuscript discoveries made in China and the findings of modern scholarship, it has become apparent that the traditional view of this seminal Chinese philoso
176pp 2002 254x203

Letter to a Christian Nation €15.00
A Challenge to Faith
Sam Harris
With deceptively simple arguments, demolishes the myths on which Christianity was built, challenges believers to open their eyes to the contradictions of their faith and warns us of the dangers of America`s ever increasing unification of Church and State.
112pp 2007 Hbk 118x192

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail €13.50
Richard Leigh
A nineteenth century French priest discovers something in his mountain village which enables him to amass a fortune of. This tale begins with buried treasure and turns into a historical detective story - a modern Grail quest leading back through cryptical
576pp 2006

Winter Solstice €22.50
John Matthews
This text gives meaning not just to Christmas, but to the whole winter season. Folklore expert John Matthews traces the history behind many of the sacred traditions of the holiday season and provides refreshing and practical suggestions for celebrating th
252pp 2003 254x203

Wicca, Magick, Paganism & Old Religions

Mayan Code, The €19.50
Time Acceleration and Awakening the World Mind
Barbara Hand Clow, Christopher Cudahy Clow (Ill)
How the Mayan Calendar is a bridge to galactic wisdom that fosters personal growth and human evolution.
228pp 2007 152x228

Prehistoric Stone Circles €9.00
Aubrey Burl
Archaeologists, astronomers and anthropologists have been arguing about the purpose of prehistoric stone circles for over 300 years. This book describes these abandoned rings, including Stonehenge, and explains the history and facts known about them. It s
72pp

Spells Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Charms and Enchantments
Ann-Marie Gallagher
Guide to practical spellcraft, offering over 150 spells that aim to enhance your life.
400pp 2003 167x140

Wicca Bible, The €19.50
The Definitive Guide to Magic and the Craft
Ann-Marie Gallagher
Comprehensive illustrated resource for those interested in the fastest-growing religion in the west.
400pp 2005 167x140

Esoteric Healing

Crystal Bible, The €19.50
A Definitive Guide to Crystals
Judy Hall
Comprehensive guide to all the crystals known to man, their shapes, colours and applications.
400pp 2003 167x140

ESP & the Paranormal

Dream Catcher €30.00
Lori Reid
An enlightening insight into the magical world of dreams and their meanings. It covers dream research, REM sleep and lucid and erotic dreams. It features a catalogue of dream encounters with comprehensive interpretations of their significance.
256pp 2002 Hbk

How Psychic Are You? €9.00
Paul Roland
Have you ever experienced deja vu? Do you ever think of someone then bump into them `out of the blue`? Psychic powers are something that we all possess, and this book will help you to identify, develop and employ them to make positive improvements to your
128pp 2007 210x149

Indigenous

Breaking Open the Head €12.00
Daniel Pinchbeck
This title guides the reader around an always-plausible, always-sane, always-sceptical tour of the psychedelic horizon, from tribal rites in West Africa and Mexico, to other tribal rites in Brooklyn apartments and at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert.
336pp 2004

Personal Power Animals €22.50
Madonna Gauding
Step-by-step instructions for animal meditations, guidance on interpreting animal signs and messages and learn how to work with animal dreams and visions.
144pp 2006 235x190

Women

Hand Reading for Women €19.50
Assessing Personality and Potential from the Lines in Your Hand
Lori Reid
Written by a woman for women, this title examines the hand for information on love and relationships, health and career, character and personality, talent and potential and future directions.
192pp

Irish Interest

Ever Ancient Ever New €9.99
Celtic Spirituality in the 21st Century
Dolores Whelan
The Celtic spiritual and wisdom tradition is, paradoxically, very ancient and very new. It is a way of perceiving reality and a way of being in the world. The wisdom of this tradition is re-emerging, at this time, from centuries of marginalization. Much o
160pp

Mysterious World : Ireland €32.25
Ian Middleton
`Mysterious World: Ireland represents the next generation of travel guides. More than just a listing of names, numbers, and dates, Mysterious World takes readers behind the scenes to help them understand the history and the mystery of this sacred isle.
776pp 2006 125x180

Sacred World of the Celts, The €15.00
Nigel Pennick
A celebration of the long history, rich art, and cultural traditions of the Celts, this text describes how the Celtic tradition has developed and progressed over the centuries from its origins in Europe to the living heritage it is today.
144pp 2003 230x210

General Interest

Atlas of Mind, Body and Spirit, The €37.50
Paul Hougham
Ground-breaking reference guide to how societies throughout the world and over time have seen our physical and energetic bodies.
224pp 2006 280x230x23

Geopathic Stress & Subtle Energy €12.70
Jane Thurnell-Read
You may start as a sceptic, but read this book and see what is really going on.
192pp 2006 153x230

Fiction

General Interest

Children of Hurin, The €28.50
J R R Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (Ed), Alan Lee (Ill)
There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings, and the story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.
320pp 2007 Hbk 153x229

Cold Comfort €12.00
Susannah Waters
Compulsive tale of a young girl obsessed with the symptoms of global warming set in a stunning landscape that highlights what we stand to lose.
336pp 2007 198x127

My Michael €12.00
Amos Oz
1992

Old Possum`s Book of Practical Cats €7.50
2001

Sacred Hunger €15.00
Barry Unsworth
Through the story of an 18th century slave ship, this novel explores moral choices, the corruptions of greed and material gain, and men`s behaviour `in extremis`.
640pp 1993

Irish Interest

Meeting the Other Crowd €14.99
The Fairy Stories of Hidden Ireland
Eddie Lenihan, Carolyn Eve Green
Stories of the mysterious creatures who by turn afflict, enlighten and instruct those who cross their paths. One of the finest collections of Irish folklore in modern times.
333pp 2003 140x215

More Celtic Fairy Tales €13.45
Joseph Jacobs
Leprechauns, fairies, and medieval heroes figure in the strange events related in this paperback reprint of twenty Celtic folk and fairy tales.
234pp 1968

Poetry

Desiderata of Happiness €12.00
1986 Hbk

Love Poems of Rumi €15.00
Jelaluddin Rumi, Deepak Chopra (Ed)
Born Jalal ad-Din Mohammad Balkhi in Persia in the 13th century, the poet known as Rumi expressed deep feelings of the heart through his poetry. This volume consists of new translations, edited by Deepak Chopra to evoke the mood and music of Rumi`s love poems.
64pp 1998 Hbk Ed 2 132x183

ODE LESS TRAVELLED €10.50
UNLOCKING THE POET WITHIN
Stephen Fry believes that if you can speak and read English you can write poetry. But it is no fun if you don`t know where to start or have been led to believe that Anything Goes. Stephen, who has long written poems, and indeed has written long poems, for
2007

Cartoons

Calvin and Hobbes` Lazy Sunday Book €16.50
A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons
Bill Watterson
A collection of Calvin and Hobbes cartoons.
128pp 1990

Complete Calvin and Hobbes, The €150.00
V. 1, 2, 3
Bill Watterson
Brings together every `Calvin and Hobbes` cartoon that has ever appeared in syndication, along with stories and poems from classic collections.
1432pp 2005 Hbk

It`s a Magical World €16.50
A Calvin & Hobbs Collection
Bill Watterson
Features `Calvin and Hobbes`.
176pp 1997 298x228

War Within, The €10.50
One More Step at a Time
G B Trudeau
B. D. continues to struggle after coming home from the Iraq war and dealing with being an amputee, anger, and alcoholism, but a remarkable counsellor and fellow Vietnam vet named Elias may help B. D. come to terms.
112pp 2006 153x208

Perfect, Practical Presents

Perfect Practical Presents!

Artistic Cat, The €5.25
Praise, Poems, And Paintings
Running Press
Stunning full-colour paintings expressing the myriad facets of the cat`s personality are complemented by quotations and verses which celebrate the natural wonder and beauty of the feline.
112pp 1991 Hbk 87x73

Cattitude €10.45
The Feline Guide to Being Fabulous
Christine Montaquila, Kim Levin (Ill)
Cattitude celebrates the feline in all women, encouraging them to keep their claws sharp and their self-esteem high.
64pp 2005 Hbk 216x140

Little Book Of Counting Sheep, The €5.25
The Insomniac`s Companion
Running Press
Perfectly sized for the nightstand, this delightful Miniature Edition™ features charming illustrations of sheep to count™and the flock`s number increases as pages are turned!
2004 Hbk 74x85

What Pets Do While You`re at Work €15.00
Every morning, just after you have said goodbye to Kitty or Rover, and they lower their saddened eyes at your departure, a whole new adventure begins. Do they stare out of the window, wishing for your return? Do they slump onto their cushion and nap the d
2007

Growing & Gardening

Garden Proverbs €5.25
Terry Berger
Here`s a bountiful harvest of wisdom about the satisfaction and wonderment of growing plants, sure to appeal to both the seasoned country gardener and the urban dweller with a windowsill flowerpot.
128pp 1984,94,2005 Hbk Ed 3 74x85

Spirituality, Religion & Beliefs

Fortune Cookie Book, The €5.25
A Little Food For Thought
Think of this as a Magic 8B all in a palm-size book. Also features a stunningly detailed miniature deck of cards.
2001 Hbk

Inspirational

Blue Day Book, The €9.00
A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
Bradley Trevor Greive
A wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who`s got the blues.
104pp 2000 Hbk 153x153

Friendship €5.25
Pepper Tharp
Fresh, new design with an updated collection of quotations that are by turn witty, insightful, and just plain joyous, this edition is a sure winner, and a powerful tribute to the gift of friendship.
128pp 2005 Hbk 74x85

New Quotable Woman, The €5.25
Running Press
New quotes from inspirational females throughout history plus fine-art illustrations add up to another winning little volume.
128pp 2003 Hbk 75x85

Tao of Pooh, The €12.00
Benjamin Hoff, EH Shepard (Ill)
The 75th Anniversary Year of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2001 was a year of change and renovation for The Wisdom of Pooh list, which continues in 2003 with the reissue of this phenomenally popular title. The cover has been redesigned in a new style to reach a wide
176pp 2003 198x130

TEASPOON OF COURAGE, A €9.00
A LITTLE BOOK OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR WHENEVER YOU NEED IT
2007 Hbk