Following the critically acclaimed success of Dublin this riveting sequel takes the story of Ireland from the seventeenth century onwards picking up at the Reformation & with it the devastating arrival of Oliver Cromwell Cromwell heralds the inauguration of two hundred years of Protestant dominance throughout which many of the Irish people were impoverished & dispossessed Dublin is made a Protestant capital & Catholics become an underclass Set against the dramatic backdrop of Irish political history this powerful saga is brought to its conclusion Journeying through the centuries right the way up to the twentieth century's Easter Rising & Independence passing through turbulent milestones such as The Year of the French the Famine & The Home Rule Movement of Parnell along the way ...

Ireland in its own words a dazzling compendium Over the past hundred years Ireland has undergone profound political social & cultural changes But one thing that has not changed is the Irish genius for observation & storytelling invective & self-scrutiny Ireland The Autobiography draws upon this genius to create a portrait of a century of Irish life through the words of the people who lived it Broadcaster & historian John Bowman has mined archives diaries & memoirs to create a remarkably varied & delightfully readable mosaic of voices & perspectives Ireland The Autobiography is a brilliantly selected wide-ranging & engrossing take on the last century of Irish life It gives us a portrait of Ireland unlike anything we've read before' Absorbing & illuminating John Bowman has selected a range of accounts of Irish life that do justice to what happened what it felt like & the personal & societal experiences alongside the official version' Diarmaid Ferriter Irish Times'A treasure' Irish Examiner'A whistle-stop tour of the seismic seminal & explosive events which shaped the nation as we know it' Irish Independent' Entertaining & informative' Sunday Business Post'A remarkably varied & delightfully readable mosaic of voices & perspectives' Women's Way'A thoughtful & eclectic collection' Irish Mail on Sunday ...

It's an encyclopedic tour around Ireland it's an Irelandopedia! Get ready to go on an exciting adventure around Ireland Unleash your imagination & sense of adventure as you discover Ireland like you've never seen it before! Armchair travellers of any age will be totally absorbed by Fatti Burke's detailed illustrations & her father John's fabulous facts which can be discovered on every page Spot the ghosts in Dunluce Castle Can you find the vanishing lake? Eat a blaa in Waterford & a yellowman in Antrim Travel to the highest peak & the smallest harbour -- even discover which county Elvis Presley's ancestors were from! Go fact-hunting & collect knowledge county by county until you have an Irelandopedic knowledge yourself! 'A rambling encyclopaedic tour of Ireland bountifully illustrated one of the most entertaining reference books we have had for some time' The Irish Times ...

THE NOVELIST KILLS BY THE BOOK For Commandant Camille Verhoven life is beautiful he is happily married & soon to become a father HE'S ALWAYS ONE CHAPTER AHEAD But his blissful existence is punctured by a murder of unprecedented savagery When he discovers the killer has form
- & each murder is a homage to a classic crime novel
- the Parisian press are quick to coin a nickname HE HATES HAPPY ENDINGS With the public eye fixed on both hunter & hunted the case develops into a personal duel each hell-bent on outsmarting the other There can only be one winner
- whoever has the least to lose


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Whether you&re getting ready for a night on the town with your friends or want a nice glass of gin & tonic to start a relaxing evening you can make the most out of your drink with the Maison & White Iridescent Gin Glasses The 2 gin glasses included in this set are blown in the traditional style of the Spanish ‘ Copa de Balon’ with a modern colourful twist Sit back & relax as you enjoy the crisp refreshing taste with these fantastic high-quality glasses Once you’re finished you can easily h&-wash these glasses as they won’t lose their iridescent look IRIDESCENTWe’ve all got our cupboards stocked up with glasses but how can you set your favourite drinkware apart from the other glasses? The Iridescent Gin Glasses offer a modern twist on classic styling Whether in darker or lighter conditions these amazing glasses display an amazing spectrum of colours from every angle DEEP GLASSWhen it comes to special occasions you’ve got to enjoy a celebratory cocktail The Maison & White Iridescent Gin Glasses are the perfect way to do it Not only do they look fantastic with the iridescence catching light but they also provide a phenomenal gin tasting experience If gin isn’t to your taste why not mix the ultimate cocktail with these 700ml glasses?DISHWASHER SAFEWhen the parties over the cleanup begins & that is a task that none of us looks forward to doing The glasses are completely dishwasher safe so when your guests have left & it&s time to clean up carefully place them in the dishwasher & let it do the hard work for you Specification Size 700ml Capacity Materia I Glass In the Box 2 x Gin Glasses 2 Year Warranty All product images © 2020 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) ...

After your hard day at work you want to arrive home to class & elegance The Set of 4 Maison & White Iridescent Tumbler Glasses bring style & quality to your glass thanks to the 100 lead-free crystal Perfect as a housewarming or anniversary gift this set is sure to add a touch of class to whoever you gift it to The iridescent theme of the glass adds a unique twist compared to your usual tumbler by showing a display of multiple colours which change dynamically depending on your viewing angle & the lighting around you ELEGANTLY CRAFTEDWith style & class in mind this set was made to impress anyone from family members to best friends They are large enough to add ice enabling a calmer cooler version of the cocktail whiskey or brandy you're about to enjoy theres no better way to relax IRIDESCENTIntroduce style to your kitchen with this set of iridescent tumbler glasses The iridescent design adds a range of different colours while ensuring the glasses still look as classy as ever making sure youre always drinking from the most eye-catching glass PERFECT GIFTAdd beauty to the glass collection of someone you care about with this set of four tumblers Whether its for Christmas New Years or a housewarming gift theres no better way to show someone just how much you care about them Please note These glasses are NOT suitable for dishwasher use Specification Size Mouth 64cm Width 87cm Length 83cm Capacity 290ml Weight 205g (Per Glass) Materia I 100 Lead-Free Crystal In The Box 4 x Iridescent Tumbler Glasses 2 Year Warranty All product images 2020 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) ...

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i Rig Mic is the first handheld quality condenser microphone for iPhone iPod touch & iPad designed for all of your mobile sound needs Now you can make professional audio & vocal recordings anywhere on your i OS device The i Rig Mic features a highly unidirectional condenser-electret microphone capsule that provides quality recording in both close mic & long distance mic conditions & provides real time monitoring with its dual mini-jack connector design A three-level gain switch makes it instantly adjustable for any sound pressure condition from soft speaking to loud playing Its familiar form is perfect for handheld performance plus it means that you can mount it on any mic stand leaving your device free for operating your favourite app Its rugged metal body is road-ready for the mobile musician i Rig Mic also comes with Voca Live free IK’s new real time effects processor suite for the singer & vocalist & Ampli Tube free for guitar players & songwriters i Rig Mic also works with a multitude of other vocal & audio processing apps for the i OS platform downloaded through i Tunes Ideal for all vocal applications from singing to speech Great for all types of sound recording or processing in music or any other audio application Quality condenser-electret unidirectional capsule Dual mini-jack connector allows real-time monitoring on headphones speakers mixers Pas Rugged durable metal housing Easy to set-up for any sound source ...

A glass fit for a goddess Did you know that the Iris inherited its name from the Greek Goddess Iris who was said to walk the rainbow bridge between heaven & earth? We recommend pairing our Iris glass with sweet violet gin- sweet bright & just divine A glass that will make a brilliant gift for Christmas Birthday&s or even a gin enthused self-purchase Stuck for a unique gift idea for someone? Why not team this luxury glass with your favourite bottle of Gin This glass is recommended hand wash only Each glass is presented in a branded kraft gift box ...

Based on the book ELEGY FOR IRIS by John Bayley this biopic tells the inspiring & heartbreaking story of the writer&s 40-year romance with English novelist Dame Iris Murdoch The film cuts back & forth between the young Iris & John (played by Kate Winslet & Hugh Bonneville) at the height of their romantic adventures as students at Oxford in the 1950s & the elderly couple (played by Judi Dench & Jim Broadbent) struggling with Iris& decline as her brilliant mind is ravaged by the effects of Alzheimer&s Judi Dench gives an outstanding performance--her transformation from a prolific genius of the written & spoken word (Murdoch wrote 26 novels) to the infantile state of losing her language facilities altogether is truly wrenching Jim Broadbent is equally touching as her partner for life who has adored the passionate Iris since they met but was never fully able to possess her until the tragic end when he declares in grief I&ve got you now & I don&t bloody want you! Directed by Richard Eyre artistic director of Britain&s Royal National Theater the film is uniquely sensitive & finely acted ...