In the summer of 2023, the people of the UK and Ireland were stunned when a foul-smelling green algae bloom blanketed the surface of Lough Neagh – the largest freshwater body on these islands – suffocating aquatic life and signalling an unprecedented environmental disaster.

The inspiring memoir - and handbook for life - from one of Ireland's first female navy captains.

A cradle-to-grave family history which vividly weaves through nineteenth-century Ireland.

A raw, beautifully written memoir from the bestselling author of POOR that delves into the complexities of body image, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of acceptance.

‘We started off, my wife Anne and I, with a big field, bare except for grass and rushes and, along one ditch, a couple of old elder trees, and at the end a big willow bush, probably marking a division of land. Thirty years later it is a wood, a garden, with an orchard of apples and soft fruit, and it is full of birdsong. The work of many hands has gone into making it: some hands have been directly laid on; a great many other people provided inspiration.’

A rollicking narrative history set during the extraordinary summer of 1726 when Jonathan Swift arrived in London from Dublin, with a draft of Gulliver's Travels in his bag.

This book is a tribute to all those women and men who have put so much time, effort and sacrifices into developing the GAA in Europe. The GAA is much more than a sporting body on the continent ... it has also played a vitally important role in helping Irish people integrate into new lives there.

Lady Killers is a collection of eleven true crime stories involving women who committed murder in Ireland from the early 1900’s through the 1940’s.

Genocide: Sponsoring the Destruction of Palestine is Fintan Drury’s follow-up to Catastrophe: Nakba II, extending his forensic chronicle of the genocide in Gaza into its third year.

From the Orwell Prize-winning author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned comes a powerful account of human resilience, capturing our capacity for love and connection against all odds.

What drives seemingly ordinary individuals to commit unimaginable acts of evil?

An eye-opening, practical guide to making the most of medication, exploring how it works, why it often doesn't and how to advocate effectively for yourself and your loved ones when it comes to being prescribed.

A timely and lively guide explaining the stakes, players, and rules of trade wars, and what the future will hold.

Make Believe is a book for adults about books for children, a rallying cry for art and imagination, and a celebration of the power of storytelling in all our lives.

Physiotherapist and over-50s health specialist Will Harlow shows you how to build a transformative personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance, improve mobility and reduce pain. The science-backed strategies and easy-to-follow exercises form a blueprint for ageing on your own terms - whatever your starting point.

The gripping untold story of Britain's first Antarctic expedition - a daring journey that launched the legendary careers of Scott and Shackleton.

Suing the Kremlin by Martin Sixsmith tells the story of how Vladimir Putin destroyed Russia’s oligarchs, seized their wealth, and strengthened his grip on power. It also follows the long international legal battle led by supporters of Mikhail Khodorkovsky to challenge the Kremlin and recover stolen assets.

A celebration of the greatest moments at the world's most prestigious tennis championship, from dramatic sporting moments to notable outfit choices both on and off the court.

With exclusive access to court documents, police statements and the support of the family, investigative author Donal MacIntyre reveals the inside story behind the much-talked-about disappearance and tragic death of 14-year-old Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe.

From the author of A Ghost in the Throat, an unforgettable book - both history and ghost story - that will leave you gasping by its final page. In the city of Cork, a derelict Victorian mental hospital is being converted into modern apartments.

Based on the remarkable true story of Irish nun of the French Resistance, Sister Kate McCarthy

The brilliant new essay collection from David Sedaris

John Robins is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and an award-winning broadcaster. He is also an alcoholic. But what does that mean? What is an alcoholic?

A compelling and heartwarming journey across Ireland to revive the lost tradition of stone lifting

She seemed like the perfect nanny. Until she vanished – and the truth emerged. The gripping true-crime story of Samantha Cookes’ decade-long scams, which left families and communities across Ireland devastated.

"Like hanging with your funniest, sunniest, most sound, wise friend. " - Marian Keyes

A journey through pop in seven key encounters

A riveting and deeply researched account of King Juan Carlos's epic fall from grace.

'Written with all the pace and energy of a John Grisham novel ... An incredible true story and a great read!' BILL BROWDER, author of Red Notice and Freezing Order

What happens at your kitchen table can become the blueprint for everything you are. Did you sit alone or with people you loved? Was it fun or tense? Was someone working hard to stop you noticing someone else's mood?

This book offers a touching tribute to the work of Caroline Aherne, whose unforgettable characters and ground-breaking programmes remain much-loved years after her untimely death. -- .

AN INVESTIGATION INTO ONE OF THE OLDEST UNSOLVED CASES ON THE FBI'S BOOKS, SPANNING SIX DECADES AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.

The much-loved British actress tells her story of peri-natal OCD

A unique and deeply researched portrait of our best-loved monarch

We all need to sit and rest from time to time. To think, ponder, hope, pray. In this lovely and thoughtful book, Alice invites the reader to share these moments of contemplation in their own time and in their own way.

Robert Verkaik, bestselling author of The Traitor of Colditz, explores the enigmatic relationship between the internationally lauded novelist Graham Greene and Kim Philby, Britain's most hated traitor.

Based on the remarkable true story of Irish nun of the French Resistance, Sister Kate McCarthy

A history of the Middle East - from Morocco, Yemen and Iran to Sudan, Israel and Turkey - since 1900, from the no.1 bestselling author of JERUSALEM

The Story of Us offers not only a compelling portrait of 1926 Ireland but a deeper understanding of the world in which these lives unfolded.

A gripping history of the French far right in thirteen episodes, from the Dreyfus Affair to Marine Le Pen.

The gripping story of the conspiracy between the Salisbury government and The Times newspaper to discredit the Irish Home Rule movement.

A compelling maritime story of shipwreck and plunder that breathes new life into one of the greatest quests in the history of exploration: the search for the legendary City of Gold

69 Generals, 69 Authors, 69 Lessons in History - the military commanders who've shaped our world

The story of two iconic dynasties-the Kennedys and the Windsors-whose glamour and ambition defined an era. Reveals never-before examined stories about Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, JFK, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr., and many others...

A dramatic exploration of two opposing cities, examining the politics, war and extremes of human behaviour in the ancient world.

This book seeks to highlight some of the difficult imperial histories and legacies embedded in the Ethnographic Collection of the National Museum of Ireland and enable dialogue with source communities as well as Irish audiences.

The newest instalment of the bestselling Great Escapes series written by internationally bestselling author Damien Lewis.

The untold story of how slavery made the Roman Empire by acclaimed classical historian Emma Southon, author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

From "one of America's smartest and most charming writers" (NPR), an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind-and through all five senses-from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes, and everywhere in between.

A stunningly written new biography of Alexander the Great, based on a series of important new discoveries and the author's own translations of source material from twelve ancient languages

Explains the central ideas of the quantum revolution and uncertainty principle. This book reveals how words and concepts familiar in daily life can lose their meaning in the world of relativity and quantum physics.

Explores the advances in the discovery of neuroplasticity, showing that the brain has its own unique way of healing. This book discusses a series of recoveries: patients told they would never improve have years of chronic pain alleviated or damage from debilitating strokes undone, and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and more.

Tells the story of a man who said that he would stop the motor of the world - and did. This title presents the mystery about the murder - and rebirth - of man's spirit.

Lyrical and at times unsettling, The Somnambulist Cookbook explores the quality of disappearance, slowly breaking down as the poems swing from rogue sonnets to fractured prose poems, reminiscent of Larkin, but if he had gone abroad and listened to Pavement rather than jazz.

New edition of Tolkien's Tree and Leaf, illustrated for the first time by Pauline Baynes, which includes his famous essay, 'On Fairy-stories' and the story that exemplifies this, 'Leaf by Niggle', together with the poem 'Mythopoeia' and the verse drama, 'The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth', that tells of events following the disastrous Battle of Maldon.

Complete collection of Tolkien's essays, including two on Beowulf, which span three decades beginning six years before The Hobbit to five years after The Lord of the Rings.

A captivating look at what draws us to the shocks and thrills of horror, by film critic and broadcaster Bogutskaya.

An instantly relatable book that captures all the weird and wonderful moments of being a new parent - the perfect gift for Father's Day!

Published as a standalone on International Woman's Day, the essay that became a touchstone of the feminist movement and inspired the term 'mansplaining', with an afterword on its origins.

From one of the most enquiring and celebrated biographers - a glimpse into the life and mind of a pioneering naturalist.

A vital re-examination of the trailblazing and controversial artist Paul Gauguin, by the prize-winning author of I Am Dynamite!

A stunningly written new biography of Alexander the Great, based on a series of important new discoveries and the author's own translations of source material from twelve ancient languages

An exploration of the allure of the ageing male rockstar by one of the UK's greatest music writers.

One of the most influential Gothic novels, The Castle of Otranto established the literary effects associated with the genre: an ancient castle, secret passages, supernatural visitations, an innocent girl threatened with violence, sudden revelations, terror, and excitement. This new edition explores the reasons for the novel's impact.

The bestselling cult classic memoir, now a BookTok favourite, reissued as part of the new Virago Modern Classic 'Green Spines' design.

Zhou Enlai, China's first premier, is overshadowed by Mao, but Zhou's influence in his own time and since has been vast. Chen Jian shows Zhou using his political and bureaucratic skills and centralism to mitigate the damage caused by Mao's radicalism and argues that Zhou created conditions for the post-Mao reforms that have made China a superpower.

Drawing on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, Scott Peck combines scientific and spiritual views to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us how to confront our problems through the key principles of discipline, love and grace.

Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation (formerly Jolly Grammar) is a six-level programme that gives young children the skills they need to spell and punctuate more accurately, use a wider vocabulary and have a clearer understanding of how language works.

The book examines Bernard Berenson's influential connoisseurship, his complex character, and his methods for valuing Renaissance art. It highlights his proteges, his profitable but controversial dealings, and his lasting impact on the modern art market.

Shamrock, harp, hurley, tin whistle, cottage, castle: it's all here. Introduce iconic Irish symbols with this fun and engaging baby board book, filled with pictures of traditional Irish instruments, food, and icons from all over the country. Babies will learn to recognise popular Irish objects with this compact book.

Suitable for children, this title covers colourful collage illustrations and its deceptively simply, hopeful story. It features die-cut pages and finger-sized holes to explore.

A sweet, rhyming board book about the special relationship between mother and child. The perfect present for Mummys everywhere, on Mother's Day or at any time of the year!

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury in a large board book edition.

Celebrate forty years of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .

A brand new board book edition for young readers! A puffling has gone in search of adventure - now her puffin parents can't find her anywhere!

A sweet, rhyming board book about the special relationship between father and child. The perfect present for Daddies everywhere, on Father's Day or at any time of the year.

A beautiful anniversary edition to celebrate seventy years of this classic board book

A lift-the-flap tale in which Spot's mum searches everywhere for little Spot.

An enlarged board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish.