66 results for 'Hennessy, Tatty'

Tatty Mouse is a creative problem solver. She doesn't like to see anything go to waste and loves to think of inventive ways of reusing what others throw away. With her tool kit and craft box, she...

Tatty is a heart-wrenching and humorous portrayal of a Dublin family's struggles, told through the voice of a spirited young girl. With unflinching honesty, this novel recounts her life with her...

Tatty Ratty is a heartwarming story about a brave and adventurous lost rabbit. Molly's toy rabbit, Tatty Ratty, has gone missing again, but he's on his way back to her. Along the way, he has many...

The Tattie Howker: A True AccountThis is a genuine account of life as a tattie howker in Scotland during the 1950s and beyond. It tells the story of potato workers who endured hardships and lived...

The Scottish Tattie Bible by Liz Ashworth explores the heritage and history of the potato, a staple in the Scottish diet since its introduction from Peru around 1730. This comprehensive guide delves...

Super Racer is a high-speed story about a little car with big dreams. With its shiny paint and speedy engine, it's ready to take on the track.This board book is perfect for young children who love...

Hidden Lives / Secret Gardens: A Study of Modernist Landscapes and Human Experience. In 1900, Florence, Italy marked the beginning of a new era in garden design. This book explores the lives of...

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce A poignant and powerful novel about the transformative power of truth and friendship. This exquisite love story follows Queenie Hennessy, a...

Leon Battista Alberti's Biographical and Autobiographical Writings brings together five significant Latin compositions that shed light on his literary aims and development. These pieces, including De...

Aurelio Lippo Brandolini's Republics and Kingdoms Compared is a rare and fascinating work of humanist political theory. Written as a Socratic dialogue, it presents a debate between the king and a...

Hardcover, 283 pages, published 2016. In his Secret Book, Francesco Petrarca recounts an extraordinary encounter that took place in 1342-43. A beautiful woman, representing Truth, joined him by the...

Letters from Beauly offers a rare glimpse into the life of Canadian servicemen overseas and their relatives at home during World War II. Based on over 300 letters, as well as hundreds of archival...

Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso is a prism through which to examine the complex interactions between Europe and the Middle East in the sixteenth century. This poem, written in 1532, reflects the...

Reading Lucretius in the Renaissance by Ada Palmer explores how Renaissance readers engaged with Epicurean philosophy through Lucretius's poem De Rerum Natura. This process of reading transformed...

Marsilio Ficino's Commentaries on Plato: Phaedrus and Ion is a seminal work that marked a pivotal moment in the Renaissance revival of Platonic thought. In 1484, Ficino published his Latin...

Marsilio Ficino's Platonic Theology is a foundational work that shaped the art, thought, and spirituality of the Renaissance. This translation brings to light the key ideas of Ficino's influential...

A Marvelous Solitude: The Art of Reading in Early Modern Europe by Lina Bolzoni explores how literature became a portal to self-awareness and communion between author and reader during the...

The Victors by Max Hennessy In the midst of World War I, Martin Falconer struggles to find his place in the changing world of aerial warfare. Grounded in England, he must navigate the complexities of...

Domestic violence and abuse between intimate partners remain a pervasive issue in our society, despite decades of efforts to address it. One key factor contributing to its persistence is the use of...

Five new plays from VAULT Festival 2020 are showcased in this anthology by Nick Hern Books. The collection features works that explore themes of identity, grief, and forgiveness. Tatty Hennessy's...

The MacTatties and the Neepheids had a long history of conflict. For years, they'd argue and fight, even on weekends. One evening, as the MacTatties set out to cause trouble, something unexpected...

The Official Guinness Cookbook brings the magic of Ireland's beloved beer to your table with over 70 recipes for every meal and occasion. This comprehensive cookbook celebrates the 260-year legacy of...

Contatti 2 is a comprehensive Italian language course designed for intermediate learners. The course focuses on communication skills, using modern and authentic reading and listening materials to...

A heartwarming story of loss and hope set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. When Clova's mother dies in an avalanche, her life is forever changed.With the help of Tatty, a shy...

Winds of Change: Britain in the Early Sixties By Peter Hennessy The early 1960s were a time of great change in Britain, marked by significant shifts in its society, relationship with Europe, and...

A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid By Peter Hennessy This book explores how the state's 'duty of care' has evolved in post-war Britain, tracing its development from Sir William...

The Kingdom to Come: Thoughts on the Union before and after the Scottish Independence Referendum by Peter Hennessy. In the aftermath of Scotland's 2014 independence referendum, the question of...

A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid By Peter Hennessy This book explores how the concept of 'duty of care' has evolved in Britain over time. Hennessy examines post-war history, tracing the...

John Patrick's daily commute to school is a familiar routine, but his journey is unusual. Every day, he sets off along the road, hurrying to arrive on time, yet strange and improbable events...

The Prime Minister: the Office and its Holders since 1945 by Peter Hennessy explores the formal powers of the Prime Minister and how each incumbent has shaped the role. Drawing on access to key...

Syncopated Blue is a poignant and deeply personal collection of poetry from Ryan Hennessy. Growing up in Co. Kildare, Hennessy was influenced by his father's and grandfather's poetry, which sparked...

The Secret State: Preparing for the Worst 1945-2010 by Peter HennessyThis revised and updated account of Britain's secret government plans offers a detailed and authoritative look at Whitehall's...

Having it So Good: Britain in the Fifties is the second part of Peter Hennessy's celebrated Post-War Trilogy. This highly enjoyable book captures Britain in an extraordinary decade, emerging from the...

The dreamers' power is a double-edged sword. As Ronan, Hennessy, and Bryde try to harness it, the Moderators close in, fearing disaster. In the second book of The Dreamer Trilogy, Maggie Stiefvater...

Dorothy Day: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty is a deeply personal and revealing biography of a remarkable woman. Written by her granddaughter, Kate Hennessy, this book offers a unique insight into...

The Complete Reflections brings together for the first time the collected interviews from Peter Hennessy's BBC radio show Reflections. These conversations with leading figures from the UK's governing...

The Power of Civil Servants by Peter Hennessy and David Normington In recent years, the British Civil Service has faced unprecedented scrutiny. It's striking that the political neutrality of the...

Set against the backdrop of Scotland in 1943, The Highland Girls on Guard is a heartwarming and engaging novel that explores the lives of three young women as they navigate love, friendship, and...

James Pope-Hennessy's candid observations and secrets about Queen Mary are finally revealed in this riveting portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age.The author's 50-year-old notes, kept...

The Bright Blue Sky by Max Hennessy is a story that takes to the skies in 1914, introducing us to Dicken Quinney, a young man with an obsession for flying. Over the next four years, he finds himself...

A young recruit's journey to manhood unfolds in this gripping naval adventure. Kelly Maguire enlists in the Royal Navy at the outbreak of World War I, driven by ambition and a desire for glory. As he...

Aileen Doherty's life is about to change forever. Leaving her sheltered island home behind, she heads to Scotland for a summer of adventure and tattie picking. But it's not the rugged landscape that...

Never Again Britain 1945-1951This comprehensive history explores Britain's postwar period, a time marked by the shadow of war and the emergence of new global dynamics. As the foundations of the new...

Queen Mary: A Remarkable Woman This official biography, originally commissioned in 1959, offers a fresh perspective on the life of Queen Mary, grandmother of the current monarch. Contrary to popular...

Writing Feature Articles by Brendan Hennessy provides comprehensive guidance on writing successful feature articles. With its fourth edition fully revised and updated to reflect changing journalism...

The Quest for Queen Mary by Hugo Vickers is a candid and often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Edited from James Pope-Hennessy's private notes, which were kept secret...

This collection brings together a diverse range of voices to explore Marxist feminist analysis of biblical texts. By combining the concerns of Marxism and feminism, it offers a fresh perspective on...

Little Poems by Michael Hennessy A compact collection of concise masterpieces from around the world. This anthology brings together fragments of poetry from ancient Greece, Japan, and Europe,...

The Professionals by Max Hennessy In 1916, Martin Falconer is sent back to France for another posting to the Front. As he watches the war unfold, he acknowledges the German's superiority in the skies...

The Bonfire of the Decencies: Repairing and Restoring the British Constitution A critical examination of the state of democracy in the United Kingdom, this book argues that mechanisms for upholding...

Ronan Lynch can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams. For Jordan Hennessy, getting close to her target means becoming increasingly tied to it. Carmen Farooq-Lane has seen the...

Jasmine Hennessy's life was reduced to ash after one night with her ex-husband, James Roth. Now, she finds herself stranded in a remote cabin with him again, five years after their bitter separation...

A Racing Murder by Frances Evesham is a gripping cosy crime mystery that follows Belinda Sandford as she faces accusations and suspicion after a sudden death at Wincanton Racecourse. When her...

Presenting Data: How to Communicate Your Message Effectively by Ed Swires-Hennessy is a clear and concise guide to presenting statistical data in an effective manner. Poor presentation of data is...

A Harvest Murder by Frances Evesham is a cosy mystery that delves into the darker side of rural life. In the idyllic village of Lower Hembrow, two unexplained disappearances take a sinister turn when...

Gemma Garvey's marriage has been over for ages. She ended it and chose to be a single mother rather than continue the pretence that her marriage to David Hennessy was working. Now, when David marries...

Britain 2021-22: A Turbulent Decade The years 2021 and 2022 were marked by unprecedented challenges that exposed the fragility of Britain and the Union. The Fall of Kabul, the removal of a prime...

The Interceptors by Max Hennessy After the devastation of the First World War, Martin Falconer's story was far from over. In 1919, he is approached with an offer to fight in Russia against the...

A complex plan to assassinate a high-profile target has been set in motion. Three skilled snipers have rehearsed their attack in secret, but the FBI and an Irish-born former soldier are racing...

Building a personal brand in the age of social media requires more than just a strong online presence. It demands a deep understanding of the strategies that drive engagement, monetization and...

Catriona Hennessy received an unexpected prediction: "HE WILL FATHER YOUR CHILDREN..." - a claim that sent shockwaves through her life. Her guardian's will decreed she and Richard Cynster, a man with...

When a new killer begins to stalk the historic city of Eborby, Carmel Hennessy finds herself at the centre of a terrifying investigation. The Resurrection Man, a killer who binds and asphyxiates his...

The Fledglings by Max Hennessy is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of the First World War. Two young friends, Martin and Frank, are eager to join the Royal Flying Corps (R.F.C.) in search...

Carmel Hennessy begins her new job in North Yorkshire, only to find the historic city gripped by fear. A killer is on the prowl, targeting victims with a gruesome modus operandi: binding and...

Cycling in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly offers 21 carefully selected bike rides across this beautiful region. From leisurely routes to more challenging trails, these rides cater to families and...

Watch Over Me by Kate Hennessy is set in a world where secrets can be deadly. Yara's life hangs in the balance as she's forced to participate in RePay, a terrifying TV game show that will determine...