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The Tragic Isle by N.P. Kennedy

Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 64,860. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: April 9, 2024 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland

A British Army WWI veteran operating as an auxiliary to the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) at the height of Ireland's War of Independence (1919-1922) is appalled by what he witnesses. Later left for dead after his patrol is ambushed, he is rescued by the same rebel forces that he is sent to supress. As he recuperates, he acquires an understanding of the Irish cause.

The Joys of a Second Rattle at Life by William Tiernan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,190. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: March 19, 2024 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General

William Tiernan's third volume of poetry is, arguably, his most ambitious to date. Whether addressing himself to issues such as pandemics or the war in Ukraine, to more universal themes of redemption and rebirth, battles of the body and the bullying of the mind, his observations go straight to the human heart, breaking down the distance between what is right from what is wrong.

Not Just Yet by Eileen Gleeson Peters

Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 7,210. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: April 9, 2023 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Emotional healing, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Addiction & recovery

Not Just Yet by Eileen Gleeson Peters is a self-help book that is filled with tools, practices and strategies to achieve and maintain wellness. It is a book, she says, that came from an idea, a thought. "One thought borrowed another and then another. I had the thought: the idea that I could heal fears, phobias and addictions over 20 years ago and this is the road that it has brought me down."

Funny Incidents or, Why No Good Deed Goes Unpunished! by Kay Morrison

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,520. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: August 18, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Form / anecdotes & quotations

A light-hearted collection of stories and anecdotes, occasionally cringe-inducing but too good not to tell, too funny not to share. Author, Kay Morrison has drawn from a random catalogue of disconnected events, of disparate sources, demonstrating just how much we miss when we do not stop to take notice. Life is what happens to us when we are busy making other plans.

Drowned-Out Voices by Anthony Kerrigan, Sinead Houlihan, & Jenifer Kerrigan

Series: The GhostÉire Investigations, Book 2. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 133,460. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: August 16, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » New Age » The Paranormal, Nonfiction » New Age » Supernatural

GhostÉire paranormal psychical study group continue their journeys to various regions of Ireland, as they try to reach beyond the veil. Read tales of other-worldly entities as the team give personal insights into the investigations that they cover, backed up with rational thinking towards any strange phenomena that occurs. Part II in the GhostÉire Investigations series. Suitable for ages 16+ only.

The Biafra Road Map: Thesis on Sabotage by Ukachukwu Okorie

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,600. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Essay » Political, Nonfiction » History » Africa » Western region

Ukachukwu Okorie sets out the case for the restoration of the Republic of Biafra, which he believes is spiritual, believing in the supremacy and ownership of this earth by the Biafra God, Chukwu Okike Abiama but also a sine qua non for a resurgent Africa. The rejected stone shall later become the cornerstone and Biafra shall bring it to fruition.

My Ireland: An Autobiography in Poetry by Ukachukwu Okorie

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,280. Language: English. Published: August 15, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » African Poetry

An anthology of poems, chosen from hundreds, reflecting the author's thoughts at that particular time in Ireland. The author has decided to write this autobiography in a style different to his earlier works. Follow in his footsteps as he takes us on a personal journey, to places both near and far, taking time to relish in the moment and marvel at how other people go about their lives.

How to Manage Troublesome Thoughts and Feelings: Name It, Share It, Replace It by Mattie Slattery

Price: $9.90 USD. Words: 77,750. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: March 24, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Psychology » Anxiety, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Mood Disorders

Many people spend most of their precious time trying to deal with emotional and spiritual pain of one kind or another. However, this need not be you. If you are willing to accept that "you" are in charge of your own feelings, attitudes, thoughts and emotions (FATE), then you will thrive and prosper using the approach set out in these pages, adapting to changes and challenges that life poses.

Neon Hearts and the Angry Mob by Wayne Power

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,790. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: March 4, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General

Love in a time of lockdowns is a theme emanating from this collection by poet and spoken-word artist, Wayne Power, offering snapshots of the light and shade of city life, recollections of lost nights, love, mental health and so on. Moreover, these poems go to the very essence of love – a matter that concerns both the heart and the mind and rooted in the communities to which we belong.

Adventures of the Famine Diver, William Campbell by Roy Stokes

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 91,370. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: January 9, 2022 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 19th Century

William Campbell (1813-1894) lived more lives than one, with journeys taking him from Scotland (his birthplace) to Ireland and then to Australia, where he lived out his years, for reasons never quite understood. Moreover , the second half of the 19th century was a period when millions were on the move, criss-crossing the globe in emigrant ships, in search of fortune or, simply a job and a life.

The Dawning of the Day by Liam Nevin

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 72,440. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 31, 2021 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas

A sweeping epic of interweaving tales following the lives, loves, trials and tribulations of three families, set against the backdrop of a turbulent decade in Irish history and one of great upheaval the world over. The 1913 Lockout, World War I, Easter Rising (1916), the Irish War of Independence and Civil War all come within the scope of this narrative to offer up a rich seam of storytelling.

The Stolen Years by Debbie Paget

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 44,740. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 30, 2021 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Death, Grief, Bereavement

Born into a family of 15 children in Dublin, in the 1960s, the author takes us on a personal journey where death, life and love are all intertwined, central to which is the sad and untimely death of her first-born daughter, Tina, aged just eight. A fighting spirit and a keen understanding of life in the face of adversity illuminate each page. Even through death and sadness, love conquers all.

Fever in the Jungle: Inside the World of an Epidemic Troubleshooter by Sebastian Kevany

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 88,300. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 28, 2021 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Medicine » Epidemiology, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Essays & Travelogues

What is life really like amidst the global battle against epidemics and infectious diseases? In Fever in the Jungle, Sebastian Kevany draws on his experiences of over more than one hundred treatment, prevention and outbreak missions, in some of the most remote corners of the world.

Between the Moon and the Fire: Life in Surfing Moments by Sebastian Kevany

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 72,270. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 28, 2021 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Surfing, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Essays & Travelogues

Why do surfers ride waves? Surprisingly, it is not always just for the thrill or the excitement: at a deeper level, surfing can imprint itself on consciousness, feeding the wave rider with intense images and sensations – thereby generating moments in memory that last a lifetime, via the ocean’s mirror.

100 Psalms: Praises, Deliverance, Penitence & More by Ukachukwu Okorie

Price: $3.69 USD. Words: 14,260. Language: English. Published: October 8, 2020 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Prayerbooks / Christian, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Prayer

100 Psalms is a revelation from Chukwu Okike Abiama, God in Igbo, to his son, Ukachukwu Okorie in the city of Naas, Republic of Ireland during a troubled era. As a child who grew up without his biological mother, Uka faced great uncertainty in life. However, the joy of a protective God, who is the Alpha and Omega, despite tribulations, knows no bounds.

Everyone's a Star after Midnight by Wayne Power

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,070. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 8, 2020 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General

Tales from the urban jungle, from Love's lost and found, of midnight masquerades and a soul laid bare are among the travails and adventures of the heart that await in a warm, engaging collection of poems that are passionate and intense yet, deriving a solemnity that comes from learning about life's ups and downs, the high and lows, what they have to offer us and what they tell us about ourselves.

Gaysa, the Spoiled Priest: A Treatise Concerning the Irish Family and Its Historical Relationship with the Catholic Church by Dennis McIntyre

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 15,380. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: January 9, 2020 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Parody, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Religious

A literary treatise concerning the phenomenon of aspirants for the priesthood who, for various reasons, were never ordained as Catholic priests. In the vernacular, they were known as 'spoiled priests', 'priesteens', 'sagarts'. This book delves deep to the very kernel of how religion, priests and the Catholic Church infiltrated and wove itself into the very fabric of Irish society and Irish life.

Bluesy Ballymoe: Pulse and Hearts above Zero by William Tiernan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,030. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 29, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Themes & motifs » Places, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry

Poetry that fears not to go wherever the heart leads it: from the highs and lows, the light and the dark, the sun, the thunder and lightning, nature’s bright beauty and cruelty beyond belief, running rivers and silvery streams, depression and nightmarish dreams. All this and more awaits the reader in the second volume of poetry from William Tiernan. Part II in The Ballymoe Series.

Greetings from Guilka, Ballymoe: Poems from the Head and the Heart by William Tiernan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,440. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 29, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » Places

The inspiration for this collection of poems by William Tiernan may be firmly rooted in a small village in County Galway, but his vision roams much further than that, for it is not a matter of how far one has travelled, but how much one is prepared to let the mind wander. Wherever we go in life, we can never stray too far from the present. Part I in The Ballymoe Series.

The Compendium: A Selection of Poetry, Short Stories, Plays and an Essay by Brian Corvin

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 74,270. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 29, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Literary collections » European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author

The Compendium is author, Brian Corvin’s third published work and offers the reader 'something a little different' to his previous volumes. Poetry, neohaikus, social verse, some quirky short stories taking on themes of the macabre and, a trio of one-act plays offering variations on a theme are complemented by an essay (or, autobiographical fragment) in which he describes how he became a Baha'i.

Peripheral by Faye Boland

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,460. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 29, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Female authors, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry

The debut collection of poetry from the award-winning author, Faye Boland, which will be enjoyed for its musical lyricism and intellectual subtlety. Her descriptions of the world, as she encounters it, are fresh and vivid. "We can almost smell the place that she calls home; she makes it so real." It is a world that offers so much, if only we can learn to appreciate it.

It's Written in Concrete by Seamus Kelly

Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 41,740. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: December 7, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Editors, journalists, & publishers, Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology / Urban

In a world of spiralling, almost out-of-control negative media, Seamus Kelly tackled the sensationalised press portrayals by creating and producing a more sensitive, positive journalistic style of news reporting. This is the story of Ballymun Concrete News, a newspaper whose style of news reporting changed perceptions and played a formative role in Ireland's largest urban regeneration programme.

Operation: Save Santa by D.T. Ihaza

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 35,540. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: November 1, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy

An action-packed, adventure-laden Christmas tale that is perfectly paced, Operation: Save Santa is a book that is suitable for readers aged 9 years and up but, will resonate with people of all age groups (especially those who remain young at heart!), containing as it does a story that is universal. Some may even detect echoes of J.M. Barrie's timeless classic about childhood and growing up.

Hanly: A Brief History of the Noble Name (at Home and Abroad) by Gearoid O'Brien & John Hanly

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,350. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: September 29, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » Genealogy, Nonfiction » History » Family history

The Hanly clan originated in Co Roscommon, in the heart of Ireland and spread, initially, throughout Ireland. The River Shannon was used as an artery of communication to reach Limerick and Cork. This, first published history of the clan traces the story, from entries in the ancient annals to the present day. There are also helpful details on how to trace your Hanly ancestors.

A Cornish Fisherman's Irish Diary by Trevor Simpson

Price: $5.49 USD. Words: 93,380. Language: British English. Published: July 22, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir

The second instalment in the Cornish Fisherman's Diaries series by Trevor Simpson takes up exactly where volume one (Diary of a Cornish Fisherman: Newquay, 1962-1967) left off. The author makes landfall in Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, following a pulsating journey across the Irish Sea. What awaits the author upon disembarking is the subject of a memoir that is as warm and engaging as the first.

I Declare Before My God: The Brian and James Seery Story by Jack Kiernan

Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 58,520. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: June 11, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland, Nonfiction » History » Australia & New Zealand

Twin tales of 19th century miscarriages of justice, in Ireland and Australia, claiming the lives of a father and son, both sentenced to hang in separate circumstances and even on different continents, 24 years apart. Brian Seery and his son, James, were both convicted on questionable evidence, as author and investigative historian, Jack Kiernan convincingly demonstrates.

Why Did They Lie? The Irish Civil War, the Truth, Where and When It Began by Jack Kiernan

Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 61,920. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: June 11, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century

An historical investigation uncovering shadowy events that took place during the Irish Civil War (1922-23), shedding important light on a dark chapter in Irish history, offering an assessment that also challenges certain assumptions about the course of events, the personalities and leadership dynamics involved.

Through the Pages of History: An Art, Music and Medical Miscellany by Michael Whelton

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 47,370. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: June 6, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » World, Nonfiction » History » Essays

Trawling through medical annals to probe popular misconceptions or, shed new light on key personalities and events that have shaped history, the author, Michael Whelton (who is a retired medical doctor) exhibits a firm grasp of the facts but, always with an good eye for the story or anecdote in what count as landmarks in human scientific achievement and discovery, artistic excellence, and so on.

Portraits of the Past by Michael Whelton

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 24,540. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: June 6, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Anthologies » Flash fiction

Life, death and all things in between (including the decisions that we make, or have thrust upon us) are among the poignant moments and personal epiphanies captured in a skilfully blended collection of bittersweet tales, told with honesty, candour, plenty of humour and never a dull moment, though the characters themselves seem to dwell in a certain twilight. Short stories and flash fiction.

The Much-Maligned Mary Pike: The Rebel County and '98 by Kieran Groeger

Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 55,100. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: May 24, 2019 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 18th Century

The true story of Mary Pike, a young, wealthy Quaker heiress, was kidnapped in July 1797 by a widowed knight, Sir Henry Brown Hayes, intent on forcing her into marriage and getting his hands on her money. This account is set against the background of the time before and after the 1798 Rebellion. Many people wonder, did nothing happen in Cork? A lot happened.

How to Kill Your Enemies! by Euan Eoghan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,740. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2017 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General

"It was the worst of times and it was the worst of times. Everyone was going nowhere and everyone was trying to jump on the bandwagon …" or so it might appear to those who have borne witness to a world that promises so little and delivers even less. A collection dealing with subject matter that is wide ranging without straying too far from where the human heart should be gravitating towards.

Centenary in Reflection by SiarScéal

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 19,240. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: September 18, 2016 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Essay » Literature, Poetry » Themes & motifs » Places

Centenary in Reflection anthology is a momentous snapshot of global and local history and culture; a space created to review times past, voiced by writers and students locally and internationally. The story of how Ireland, as a nation, re-birthed through the 1916 rebellion. Provocative words on two world wars, emigration, reminiscences about ‘how we once lived’ are contained within these pages.

Brightening Over Dillon's by Liam Nevin

Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 59,010. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: September 8, 2016 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Fiction » Biographical

Memories of days gone by. 1960s semi-rural Ireland and a schoolboy’s view of life growing up there. Growing up in the sixties wasn’t always easy, with overcrowded houses lacking in running water, central heating and so on. School could be quite difficult too, with corporal punishment a major issue. But life was happy and there was little pressure on children to have this, that and the other.

The Splendiferous Tale of Ferdinand Fox by Rose Morris

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,280. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: July 7, 2016 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Stories in Verse

Ferdinand is a dashing, playful young fox, born with a mark that seems to set him apart somehow. A message from on high, delivered in the form of a 'bolt from the blue' recalls an admonition previously given to him by his Mammy, to pull up his socks, setting him on his journey. A whimsical adventure and a cautionary ecological tale told in the form of illustrated verse for children 7-12 years

Melodies at Eventide by Rex Lee

Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 36,320. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: July 6, 2016 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir

"This memoir celebrates one man’s ability to transcend difficult circumstances and forge a life of adventure and meaning." Motivated and guided by a philosophy of mental and physical compensation, the author seizes every opportunity that was offered to lead an active, fulfilling and independent life, all the while being part of a movement to change society for the better.

The Unity Project by Brian Corvin

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 25,360. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: July 6, 2016 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Spiritual, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Bahá’í

The Unity Project is the second collection of poetry and verse that has been written and produced by the artist and poet, Brian Corvin. The long anchor poem, which gives the book its title, was inspired by Abdul Baha (1844 - 1921) and it looks at where we have come from, what we need to do to help us fulfil our evolutionary potential, and how the process will affect us.

Donegal Gymnasts by Seamus McCrudden

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 64,290. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: November 21, 2015 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Adventure » General

Donegal Gymnasts is a story that has a bit of everything: comedy, drama, romance, joy and sorrow in this coming of age tale. A work of contemporary Irish fiction that is global in reach and universal in depth. A tale about people who follow their dreams, no matter what obstacles they encounter. "A wonderful story that captures every possible emotion of Irish life, told in a unique fashion."

Diary of a Cornish Fisherman: Newquay, 1962–1967 by Trevor Simpson

Price: $5.49 USD. Words: 95,780. Language: British English. Published: January 5, 2014 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers

Life in a Cornish fishing community in 1960s is the subject of this absorbing memoir, told in a style that is warm, engaging, humorous and packed full of incident. A book that will appeal to anyone who has gone to sea or wishes that they had. Generously illustrated, complete with a glossary of nautical and fishing terms, it doesn’t just introduce us to the life of the seafarer; it invites us in.

Where Did They Get You? A Memoir by Bridget P. McDonnell

Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 63,110. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: July 3, 2013 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs

A memoir also charting the changing face of Irish society, as witnessed and perceived by one who was a member of the Irish diaspora, the author's career in nursing spanned five decades and took her to at least eight countries (with many adventures along the way). A story of personal triumph: overcoming adversity, drawing on the strength of one's convictions in the face of all that life throws.

Is It Me? The Joseph Heffernan Story by Jack Kiernan

Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 87,300. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: April 2, 2013 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » True Crime » Murder » General, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland

Is It Me? The Joseph Heffernan Story: Last Man Hanged in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin. Early 20th Century British Injustice in Ireland. A century old Irish murder mystery is re-opened. Joseph Heffernan paid the ultimate price for the murder of Mary Walker in Mullingar, Ireland in 1909. Mary Walker was the innocent victim of a brutal murder however, was Joseph Heffernan also innocent of the crime?

Roscommon in Reflection: SiarScéal Anthology 2012 by SiarScéal

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 16,460. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: January 31, 2013 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Themes & motifs » Places, Essay » Literature

An anthology of poetry, prose, short stories, photographs that treats us to a picture of Roscommon which resonates with the landscape and varied stories of the place but also slips free of boundaries and borders to speak directly to the human heart. A must read for anybody with connections to Roscommon or even a familiarity with the great warmth of its culture, heritage, landscape, scenery.

Charting Your Life's Roadmap in an Uncertain World: Choose Happiness Daily by Nuala Duignan

Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 16,170. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: January 13, 2013 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / Success, Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration

Nuala Duignan brings together her considerable experience in the field of Life Coaching to provide simple steps any one of us can take, to make our lives richer, more rewarding, more personally fulfilling. She talks about the benefits that Life Coaching offers to all of us: opening our eyes to new perspectives; giving us an outcome focus that will help us to conquer our challenges Today!

I Want to Really Learn About Horses by T.J. Gillespie

Price: $3.49 USD. Words: 15,410. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 28, 2012 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian » Training, Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian » Riding

A must-have book for any horse and equestrian enthusiast. TJ Gillespie (aka Tom na gCapaillín) shares his unique experience in this easy-to-follow, step-by-step volume, with illustrations and diagrams throughout. The subjects covered are wide ranging and written about in a warm, engaging style. A commitment to good horsemanship is a privilege that this book seeks to share and impart.

The Tobacco Fields of Meath by Liam Nevin

Price: $4.49 USD. Words: 32,590. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: October 21, 2012 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Ireland, Nonfiction » History » Social history

The true story of Irish families at the turn of the twentieth century, striving to make a go of a new crop in order to improve the lives of ordinary people and control the massive problem of unemployment and its consequence - emigration. The story of over 30 years of tobacco growing in Ireland is told here through the private papers of one who was at the heart of the Randlestown experiment.

A Woeful Tale by Derrick Cranpole

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,490. Language: British English. Published: October 20, 2012 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General

Derrick Cranpole discovered poetry during his time at sea, which took him from the Arctic to the Southern Ocean and from the Americas to the Red Sea. Remembering bits of verse helped pass the long watches of the night. Now, he brings together a collection of his own poems and illustrations, recording his observations of life in a fishing community on the south coast of Ireland.

Charles, the Maiden and the Ogre by Sorcha Duggan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 2,730. Language: English (Irish dialect). Published: August 21, 2012 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Fairy tales

Charles loved books. He loved girls & music & books in that order. He finds happiness for a while, working in a bookshop but it doesn't last. He confides to his friend, the writer and philosopher that, "it would be rather nice to live inside a book." Charles' friend promises to do what she can to help him. So begins his odyssey. A book for everyone who believes in Fairy Tales and Happy Endings.

John Toland: Ireland's Forgotten Philosopher, Scholar ... and Heretic by J.N. Duggan

Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,660. Language: English. Published: July 30, 2012 by The Manuscript Publisher. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Philosopher biography, Essay » Literature

An examination of the life and work of John Toland, scholar and philosopher of international renown. A prolific writer on important political and religious issues of his day, he was the first person to be called a freethinker (by Bishop Berkeley). He is chiefly remembered today for his book Christianity Not Mysterious, which was condemned by British and Irish parliaments and publicly burned.

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