O'brien press ltd ie (Oltre 1700 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. More trivia about Ireland than you ever needed to know!Distract yourself from doom-and-gloom with useless information: guaranteed to make you a hit at parties or gatherings of more than one person!This book contains jewels like the following:During the first half of the nineteenth century, the average number of CHILDREN per household in Ireland was 10.An ancient Irish marriage ritual called 'handfasting', involved tying a rope between the newlyweds' wrists for 366 days. It is said that this is where the expression 'TYING THE KNOT' originated.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. Are you left not having a baldy by what punters around you are saying? Does the way you hear English being spoke lack rime and raisin? If so, this is exactly the wee toady book you've been duking for.Self-proclaimed Norn Irish expert Owen Kelly has compiled the definitive basic introduction to local lingo, helping the reader to tell the difference between an 'Absolutely!' and a 'Wise'! So, whether you're a native or a visitor, and without Annie Furderadoo, overcome your diffs and join in the banter. Square crack!'The authentic voice of Ulster - irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.' Northern Life.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland.FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELANDThe Salmon of KnowledgeHow Cú Chulainn Got His NameThe Children of LirThe King with Donkey's EarsFionn and the GiantThe White WolfhoundOisínIn a handy pocket format, which is also available in French, German, Spanish and Italian.Also available in English in a larger format. Jackson, Lisa (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: New. Are you left not having a baldy by what punters around you are saying? Does the way you hear English being spoke lack rime and raisin? If so, this is exactly the wee toady book you've been duking for.Self-proclaimed Norn Irish expert Owen Kelly has compiled the definitive basic introduction to local lingo, helping the reader to tell the difference between an 'Absolutely!' and a 'Wise'! So, whether you're a native or a visitor, and without Annie Furderadoo, overcome your diffs and join in the banter. Square crack!'The authentic voice of Ulster - irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.' Northern Life.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. More trivia about Ireland than you ever needed to know!Distract yourself from doom-and-gloom with useless information: guaranteed to make you a hit at parties or gatherings of more than one person!This book contains jewels like the following:During the first half of the nineteenth century, the average number of CHILDREN per household in Ireland was 10.An ancient Irish marriage ritual called 'handfasting', involved tying a rope between the newlyweds' wrists for 366 days. It is said that this is where the expression 'TYING THE KNOT' originated.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Explore Ireland through your colouring pencils!With this fun variety of Irish landscapes, interesting characters and iconic places. Meet Fungi the Dolphin in Dingle and visit the Rock of Cashel. This is the perfect colouring book for children living in Ireland or visiting from abroad.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. What makes an Irish home? Is it the neatly folded wrapping paper saved for another Christmas? Or the pressure cooker that you can't throw out but you haven't used since 1987?Séamus Ó Conaill, author of You Know You're Irish When ., examines the artifacts of an Irish home, from ash trays on back windowsill to the potpourri gathering dust in the 'good room'. The list includes many newer objects that make our 21st century homes more Irish as ever!  So, is your home as truly Irish as you think. Byrne, Emma (illustratore). …

Hardback. Condizione: New. Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland.FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELANDThe Salmon of KnowledgeHow Cú Chulainn Got His NameThe Children of LirThe King with Donkey's EarsFionn and the GiantThe White WolfhoundOisínIn a handy pocket format, which is also available in French, German, Spanish and Italian.Also available in English in a larger format. Jackson, Lisa (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A brand new colouring book for fans of Where Are You, Puffling? Gorgeous black and white illustrations from the original picture book for children to colour in. A perfect gift.

Hardback. Condizione: New. The harp, the shamrock, the Claddagh ring, St Patrick, Round towers, turf, Aran jumpers, The Giant's Causeway, Newgrange, Croke Park.An illustrated guide to the symbols, places, treasures, famous figures and mythical creatures of the Emerald Isle. O'Brien, Eoin (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A brand new colouring book for fans of Where Are You, Puffling? Gorgeous black and white illustrations from the original picture book for children to colour in. A perfect gift.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Danny Brown is always up to mischief!Danny goes to the park with his grandparents, baby Susie and his dog, Keeno. It's a very cold day! Danny is not impressed that Keeno has nothing to keep him warm. Granny has warm socks. Baby Susie has a warm hat. Poor Keeno has nothing!It's not fair! Not to worry. Danny has a plan! What could go wrong. Connor, Michael; Nolan, Alan (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. When NESSIE arrives from Scotland to visit her monster cousin NOBLETT there is bound to be trouble.Noblett loves his peaceful secret garden and has little time for his troublesome cousin from Loch Ness. Teskey, Donald (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Danny is very excited to have his Granny over to visit. When she takes her teeth out and puts them in a glass before bed Danny is puzzled. It's not long before Danny is wearing his Granny's teeth and bringing them to school!Danny is up to mischief as usual: with full colour illustrations throughout this exciting tale will have the reader laughing out loud. Connor, Michael; Nolan, Alan (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Book of Kells is the most famous hand-coloured book in the world.Here's your chance to colour some of the drawings as the monks did over a thousand years ago. Choose from over sixty drawings of heavenly figures, Biblical people, fantastic creatures, floral, animal and bird motifs, intricate Celtic letters, spirals and designs - and create your own treasures and pull-out poster.You can also colour pictures of the monks themselves making the wonderful Book of Kells in their time, using the tools and materials oftheir day. O'Brien, Eoin; Rooney, David (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: New. 'Don't mind me, I'm only your mother.'World-renowned for her unique perspective on life, there is no-one quite like the Irish Mammy. From the weather to your choice of clothing the quintessential Irish Mam has something to say on every subject.'You're making a holy show of yourself.''It's all fun and games until someone has their eye out.''Don't make me come up there!'This handy collection of Mammyisms will ensure you are never without an Irish Mammy's words of wisdom.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Grandad and Lenny are trying to paint the living-room. But Grandad's paint is very old and it's gone quite strange. It has stripes and patterns in it.At first it seems like fun to make pictures with this weird paint. Lenny calls his picture 'Fang' because it looks like a creature, and Grandad calls his 'Mildred'.Lenny and Grandad decide to hang their pictures on the wall and go in search of frames. But when they return the pictures have disappeared. It looks like they've been stolen, but then they realise something else has happened.That's when things start to go terribly, terribly wrong.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. What makes an Irish home? Is it the neatly folded wrapping paper saved for another Christmas? Or the pressure cooker that you can't throw out but you haven't used since 1987?Séamus Ó Conaill, author of You Know You're Irish When ., examines the artifacts of an Irish home, from ash trays on back windowsill to the potpourri gathering dust in the 'good room'. The list includes many newer objects that make our 21st century homes more Irish as ever!  So, is your home as truly Irish as you think. Byrne, Emma (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: New. Danny Brown is always up to mischief!Danny goes to the park with his grandparents, baby Susie and his dog, Keeno. It's a very cold day! Danny is not impressed that Keeno has nothing to keep him warm. Granny has warm socks. Baby Susie has a warm hat. Poor Keeno has nothing!It's not fair! Not to worry. Danny has a plan! What could go wrong. Connor, Michael; Nolan, Alan (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Danny is very excited to have his Granny over to visit. When she takes her teeth out and puts them in a glass before bed Danny is puzzled. It's not long before Danny is wearing his Granny's teeth and bringing them to school!Danny is up to mischief as usual: with full colour illustrations throughout this exciting tale will have the reader laughing out loud. Connor, Michael; Nolan, Alan (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. When NESSIE arrives from Scotland to visit her monster cousin NOBLETT there is bound to be trouble.Noblett loves his peaceful secret garden and has little time for his troublesome cousin from Loch Ness. Teskey, Donald (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Grandad and Lenny are trying to paint the living-room. But Grandad's paint is very old and it's gone quite strange. It has stripes and patterns in it.At first it seems like fun to make pictures with this weird paint. Lenny calls his picture 'Fang' because it looks like a creature, and Grandad calls his 'Mildred'.Lenny and Grandad decide to hang their pictures on the wall and go in search of frames. But when they return the pictures have disappeared. It looks like they've been stolen, but then they realise something else has happened.That's when things start to go terribly, terribly wrong.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. 'Don't mind me, I'm only your mother.'World-renowned for her unique perspective on life, there is no-one quite like the Irish Mammy. From the weather to your choice of clothing the quintessential Irish Mam has something to say on every subject.'You're making a holy show of yourself.''It's all fun and games until someone has their eye out.''Don't make me come up there!'This handy collection of Mammyisms will ensure you are never without an Irish Mammy's words of wisdom.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Explore Ireland through your colouring pencils!With this fun variety of Irish landscapes, interesting characters and iconic places. Meet Fungi the Dolphin in Dingle and visit the Rock of Cashel. This is the perfect colouring book for children living in Ireland or visiting from abroad.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. C'mere to me .  Want to know how to win friends and influence people, Irish style? Here is a collection of words and phrases that showcase our famed gift of the gab, from fond greetings and terms of endearment to slaps on the back and typically understated compliments. For chancers and legends, mad yokes and fine things. Sure lookit, why not give it a lash.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. They roam our hills and wander our country lanes; graze in our valleys and frolic in our fields. Sheep have lived happily beside us in Ireland for some five thousand years - it's no wonder they're an unofficial national symbol.In this book, we celebrate our wonderful woolly friends, who not only fill our meadows, but also our history and our hearts.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rusty key opens a dusty box hidden in Alfie's grandad's shed. Inside is an old, old book -- with magical powers. The book promises Alfie a gift, but first he must take the crystal flower across Sleepy Meadows full of Snapping Dragons to the crooked tree that is guarded by Giant Hogweeds. If Alfie succeeds he will be able to do something he has never done before!The first book in the Alfie Green series: now in paperback. Texier, Jean (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rusty key opens a dusty box hidden in Alfie's grandad's shed. Inside is an old, old book -- with magical powers. The book promises Alfie a gift, but first he must take the crystal flower across Sleepy Meadows full of Snapping Dragons to the crooked tree that is guarded by Giant Hogweeds. If Alfie succeeds he will be able to do something he has never done before!The first book in the Alfie Green series: now in paperback. Texier, Jean (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: New. As a serious study of the nuances of the English language as spoken in Ireland, this book is as useful as tits on a bull. On the other hand, if you'd like to have a baldy of understanding the various expressions you regularly hear around Ireland, you'd have to be off your face to ignore it. So stall the ball there! Whether you're a fine bit of stuff or you have a head like a lump of wet turf, this invaluable collection of Ireland's most treasured (and irreverent) sayings is definitely worth having a gander at.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. New edition of this bestselling and laugh-out-loud humour title.Hey you! Yeah, you holding this book, you with the face like a constipated greyhound. You're the sap in the family tree. Wouldn't know your langer from your thumb except for the nail. Word is if brains were taxed you'd be due a rebate.But why stand there and be insulted? With the help of this invaluable collection of Irish insults, you'll be able to tell your boss that for someone without cows he produces an awful lot of bullshit. Or your husband he's as useful as a concrete currach. Or you might observe that your wife's arse is as wide as a Leitrim hurler's shot.…