the mercier press ireland cork (304 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In today's education system, there is no longer such an emphasis on learning by heart as there was in former times. Our parents could recite entire poems from beginning to end, word perfect, thereby enriching both their lives and their speech. This book looks at hos the emphasis has now changed from learning to experiencing poetry. Thomas Welsh draws upon his 25 years of experience in Irish classrooms to produce a collection of the most memorable, of the poems learned in school in Ireland long ago. The majority of the poems are by Irish poets, although there are a fair number of English and American poets included; the latter, however, have a distinct Irish flavour. All of the poems have one thing in common; they aim to stir a nostalgic chord. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Irish broadcaster and producer Andrea Hayes is well known to the Irish public for her positive, friendly and down-to-earth persona on television and radio. Hidden behind her smile though, is Andreas battle with constant chronic pain. After over 20 years of unanswered questions, misdiagnosis, failed procedures and despair, the diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder, Chiari Malformation 1, in December 2013 set Andrea on a journey of wellness to become an empowered patient. Andreas compelling and candid story is an insightful and thought-provoking read, revealing the daily struggle of life with an invisible illness and the step by step personal pain management programme she has developed in her search for a pain-free life. Trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, Andrea explores the power of the mind, and challenges the language of pain to create a positive mind set. This transformative, enlightening, and inspiring book is a must-read for anyone suffering from or affected by pain or a chronic illness.The curative relaxation hypnosis that accompanies the book is an excellent mechanism for self healing, and will also provide many more positive effects than just pain control for any daily wellness routine. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Everybody wants their internet experience to be as hassle free as possible, and this guide shows how. All of a sudden, everyone is getting or trying to get broadband. Many people are starting from scratch and have no idea how to make the most of internet access. Many people are still unsure about emailing friends and relations. This book provides a comprehensive and jargon free guide to being online in Ireland, from choosing an internet access package to booking holidays to avoiding internet viruses and scams. It begins with the very basics, and also gives ideas for people already online, but who feel there's a lot more they could be doing with the world wide web. Casual and accessible, "DOT.IE" is full of helpful graphics and screenshots tailored for the Irish internet user. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Over 50 sets of brothers have played for their country and many more for Leinster, Connacht, Ulster and Munster. Who can forget the sight of the two Fogarty brothers scrumaging down against each other in the 2008 Heineken Cup Semi-Final? Where does all that brotherly ability and aptitude come from? What motivates them? How does it affect their relationship? Featuring some previously unseen photos, 'Brothers in Sport' is a fascinating look at this proud tradition in Irish rugby. Includes: The Wallaces The Kearneys The Easterbys The Heaslips The Bests The Springs The Doyles The Fogartys The Mclaughlins The O'Callaghans. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Colm thinks that spending a fortnight with his cousin - The Brute - is the worst thing that can happen to him this summer. He's about to find out he's wrong. While driving The Brute home, Colm and his parents stop for the night at a quiet, old hotel. The Brute falls in love for the first time, with the mysterious American granddaughter of their hotel owner and forces Colm to help him win her over. When strange things begin to happen, Colm finds himself in the middle of a baffling and exciting adventure. Colm and The Brute must overcome their dislike of each other and work together if they're going to find Colm's parents and solve the murky mystery of the Lazarus Key. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In Beat the Goatskin, Fitzmaurice's skilful storytelling and optimistic spirit give a charming account of Ireland, particularly rural Ireland with its customs, education, sport, literature, music and song. Growing up Irish has something of a fairy tale ring to it, but beware, this is not a gentle stroll through leprechaun land. Fitzmaurice's eye is affectionate and sympathetic, but it can be self-critical when the occasion demands. Ireland, particularly rural Ireland, speaks in this book - its writers and Wrenboys, its musicians and singers, its footballers and teachers, and its corner boys. It gives voice to pubs and parishes, their rogues, poets and playwrights. Fitzmaurice understands the heart of Ireland's culture and appreciates the way in which writers and singers like Bryan MacMahon, John B. Keane, Brendan Kennelly, Michael Hartnett and Con Greaney re-created their communities through their art. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This volume aims to bring the energy and work of Anthony de Mello to a wider audience. It illustrates some of the central themes of de Mello's life and vision - being fully alive as a follower of Christ and as a human being - and explains in some detail how de Mello ran his prayer workshops and fantasy exercises. It also contains prayer exercises, Gospel meditations and fantasy-style prayers, created by author John Callanan, based on the style made popular by De Mello. The book is a hands-on, practical exploration of types of prayer which the author has found to be effective and popular particularly with young people. John Callanan bases the content of this book on his own extensive work with youth groups and students, many of whom are finding real-life fire and life-giving substance very hard to find in today's world and Church. John Callanan is the author of The Spirit of Tony de Mello. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A moving and inspirational account of a mother's journey through a harrowing pregnancy and a year in the life of a very special little girl. Caroline, born at thirty-seven weeks weighing only two pounds nine ounces, defied many predictions that she would not make it to a viable birth weight, but she did - against all odds. These odds not only included physical growth retardation but her parents taking the lonely road to Britain for what could have been the end of her life. From a positive pregnancy test through to life in the neonatal unit to Caroline's first Christmas, this is ultimately a positive and uplifting story, told by Caroline's mother describing her experiences and sharing her deepest hopes and fears when her life was turned upside down. The message is one of absolute hope and defiance of the odds that threaten us with defeat on life's journey. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. All families are affected by death. This book offers advice on how to cope with the pressures of bereavement. It covers: abnormal grieving; death of a child; death of a parent; death by suicide; death of a spouse; violent death; death and old age; stillbirth; death by choice; coping with dying; and coping with death. Colm Keane is the editor of Nervous Breakdown and Jobs Crisis. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. According to The Guardian 'Fitzmaurice is a wonderful poet'. He has been called 'poetry's answer to John B. Keane' (Books Ireland) and his poems have been described as 'comparable to Burns for their insights and lyricism' (The Irish Times). Fitzmaurice is well known throughout Ireland for his penetrating observations, his humour, simplicity and the pure beauty of his work. This collection includes poems from Fitzmaurice's adult collections and translations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this anthology of poems of Ireland the great bards of the past rub shoulders with lesser-known poets of our time; established poets have their work juxtaposed with familiar lines whose authors have faded from memory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. We all know what we should be eating and diet gurus abound, yet over 40% of the population is still overweight. Why? Because most of us find it so damn difficult to get 'in the zone' long enough to stick to a new eating plan that we really couldn't be bothered. In 'Fabulous Jelly' author and psychologist Susannah Healy describes the triumphs and failures of her own weight loss (including an absolute fortune spent on re-joining weight loss clubs), before she learned to use her own professional experience to design a plan that worked for her. Now two stone lighter, Susannah shares her secrets about how to get your brain to work with and not against you in weight loss, using research from neuroscience and cognitive and behavioural psychology. Susannah shares her eating plan that will get you motivated and provide results. This book is not a life-long eating plan, but it will kick-start your weight loss, give you the motivation to keep going and stop all the rubbish cliches about 'completely new you' that are sabotaging your weight-loss goals. It's a fact: frozen veg are the new avocado! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a concise history of Ireland's most fascinating province, from pre-history to the establishment of devolved government in 1999 as a result of the peace process. It seeks to give an even-handed and accessible account of a region that has become associated with conflict but has also made an immeasurable contribution to science, to the arts and to the development of liberal nonconformist political thought. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In 2011 George Mordaunt wrote a book called Shepherds Pie, which detailed with excruciating honesty his personal story of coping with recession and recovery. Its release generated an incredible response from people all over Ireland who were struggling to cope financially and emotionally. Utterly humbled by the thousands of people who contacted him Mordaunt recognised their desire for help, their desire for guidance and their desire to recover. Compelled to act, Mordaunt now delivers a guide to recovery sharing for the first time confidential details of the steps that he took and the unpopular decisions that he had to make to ensure the survival of his family business, while clearly demonstrating that now more than ever people must decide on and execute their end game. This is a story of continued survival, self education, creative thinking and ruthless execution. Its a story of hope and inspiration and of finally realising that the time to act is now so that you can enjoy the path to recovery. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From Ashbourne to Killmallock the events of the War of Independence are well known. In this book, the actual participants and eyewitnesses to events describe the planning, the action and the outcomes. Some remain controversial even now, some 80 years later and others offer fresh perspective on how Irishmen fought to free their country from British rule.Many of the men who fought in the War of Independence went on to form the core of the Irish Army. These articles are taken from the pages of "An Cosantoir", the magazine of the Irish Armed Forces, and give real insight into the thoughts of the fighting men and their colleagues. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your environmental impact? Do you want to save money too? With some straightforward steps and a clear goal in mind, it is quite easy to reduce your rubbish by a surprising amount. With a bit of vigilance it is possible to bring both your environmental impact and your waste disposal costs down to a minimum.So to maximize your savings and your ecological sustainability, read this book and practice from the word gol Featuring easy to follow guidelines for all the areas of your home and life, "Get Rid Of Your Bin" is the bible for helping the planet and saving money. Why not try this: When you are shopping, remember that the items that go into your basket all need to leave your house again in one way or another. If you fill your basket with things that can be composted, reused, easily maintained and repaired or else recycled, then you can be sure that you will be paying for their disposal as well as for their purchase. Try shopping really ruthlessly for a month and see how it reduces your waste. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a no-nonsense guide to producing delicious, nutritious meals. Paul O'Callaghan (Calso) came late to the discovery that real food can be produced with very little effort and be tastier and healthier than the convenience foods he'd survived on up until then. He is now making up for lost time and decided to spread the word by establishing a blog, Calso Cooks from the Sustainable Larder. He has an extensive following and has made many contacts in local and national media and is keen to share his brand of hearty, rustic cooking and his enthusiasm for the mental and physical benefits of real food with the wider community. The book includes lots of ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts and treats including: cherry tomato and herb heart-healthy omlette; courgette carbonara; pork, beetroot and orange salad; beef and Guinness pie; fruity oat-crusted chicken; smoked haddock lasagne; After Eight cheescake; and guilt-free panna cotta. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This is a collection of works by John B. Keane. The social habits of the Irish feature prominently in these pieces. He ruminates on the pleasures of beer drinking, the pursuits of cornerboys and the comfort of "A Warm Bed On A Cold Night". A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. full of the atmosphere of the time.a very engaging read Mary Arrigan, Sunday Tribune A fictionalised account of the true story of the young Irish girl who was the first immigrant to land on Ellis Island, New York. Cork-born Annie Moore was the very first immigrant of any nationality to land at the now historic handling station at Ellis Island, New York, on the day it opened in 1892. This first book in the trilogy tells of Annie's new life in New York: her family, their cramped apartment and her working life. Annie's initial disappointment at her New York life soon disappears as she has a series of adventures. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "One of the book's charms is the necessary focus on anecdotes and pen portraits of participants in the battles. These bring to life some of the conflicts, like the story of Lieutenant Bartholomew Teeling and Irish men serving in General Humberts French forces in September 1798 who showed immense courage yet was executed by the British after the Battle of Ballinamuck. McMahon reaches a high point if the style in the brief chapter on Knockanross when he discusses the life and times of Murrough OBrien, Lord Inchiquin." - The Irish Story. Like all guerrilla wars, the Irish War of Independence was characterised by great courage and ruthless brutality. It created many heroes and spawned two of the most hated forces that a British government had ever inflicted on Ireland: the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries. This book traces the cause, development and consequences of the war, which led to the bloody birth of modern Ireland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This companion volume to "Favourite Poems we Learned in School" aims to remind readers of such poems as "I Remember, I Remember" and "The Village Blacksmith". There are over 80 poems and an index of first lines allows easy access to all those half-remembered verses of childhood days. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Focus is natural. We are born with an instinct to focus on exactly what we want and a very strong pair of lungs to help us to get it. Then, somewhere along the way, we begin to lose that focus. In the digital age we are bombarded with information from all angles and live our lives at such a breakneck pace that it sometimes seems that our lives are completely out of our control. In three easy steps this book teaches the reader how to regain control through the art of clear thinking: 1) FOCUS eliminate information overload 2) TRANSFORM negative thinking into positive action 3) THINK CLEARLY in the moment The author shows how you can use this strategy to achieve your goals in work and in life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. On Easter Monday 24 April 1916 men and women of the 4th Battalion, Irish Volunteers, under the command of Eamonn Ceannt occupied a number of well-chosen strategic positions in and around James Street, Dublin. One of these buildings was the South Dublin Union. This complex was intended as a counterpart south of the River Liffey to the General Post Office on the north of the river. It was a vast workhouse, a complex of buildings that resembled a small town. It had 52 acres of lawns and almost 3,000 people living within its walls. By 2. 00 p.m. on Easter Monday, that small force of Irish Volunteers were under attack from a large force of the British army. This was to be the beginning of an intense, unremitting guerilla battle that would last until the 30 April 1916. At the end of that week it was estimated that 42 Volunteers were in direct conflict with a force of 500 British soldiers drawn from the Royal Irish Rifles, the Royal Irish Regiment and the Sherwood Foresters. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the garrison of the South Dublin Union were not overpowered but surrendered on orders issued by Patrick Pearse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ireland is insolvent because of mismanagement, corruption and greed. We have been bombarded with and infuriated by reports of self-serving bankers, developers and government ministers. To date, the general public has not had an account of the devastating effect of this crisis on Irish-owned business as it tries to pick up the pieces. Irish businesses are trying to cope with insolvency, arrears, liquidation - the rate of suicide among the self-employed in Ireland has trebled in the last 3 years. George Mordaunt believes that many Irish businesses are now dysfunctional not because of the recession but because of the reaction of business owners to the recession - and specifically their reaction to their banks. With raw honesty he outlines the effect this reaction has had on himself, his young family, his marriage and his business. He shares his most private moments of despair and fear yet demonstrates how business owners can salvage their businesses and that we now have a core responsibility to get back to basics in all levels of Irish life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.