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The Irish Dad’s Survival Guide
to Pregnancy [& Beyond]
David Caren
The founder of popular website
Dad.ie delivers a long overdue,
practical, straight-talking pregnancy
guide for Irish expectant dads
– all from a dad’s perspective.
Combining real-life experiences
from a fraternity of Irish fathers,
tried-and-tested dad tips and ‘what
the expert says’.
304 pages/illustrated
ISBN 978-1-84717-282-2
€14.99 pb/Rights available W
Rules of the Road
Written in straightforward language and
aimed at all road users – drivers, pedestrians,
cyclists, motorcyclists and horse-riders
– the Rules of the Road sets out the laws,
and details best driving practice.
232 pages
ISBN 978-1-84717-222-8
€5.00 pb
Rights available W (EL and Irish)
The Perfect Name for your Baby
Beautiful Names from Around the World
Loreto Todd
Thousands of beautiful names – traditional,
unusual, exotic, historical and significant,
from Ireland and around the world. Also
stories of the origins of the names, suggestions
for twins and triplets, names from
Shakespeare, and notable namesakes.
400 pages
ISBN 978-1-84717-008-8
€9.99 pb/Rights available W
Selling Your Home
The complete Irish guide to giving your
home that winning edge
Con Nagle
An authoritative yet easy-to-read guide.
Includes advice on when to sell, how to
work out the value of your home, choosing
the best estate agent and advertising your
property, and explains the legal process.
208 pages/illustrated
ISBN 978-1-84717-037-8
€10.95 pb/Rights available W
The ‘S’ Word
A Boys’ Guide to Sex, Puberty and
Growing Up
James Roy
Growing up can be difficult, especially the
bit between being a boy and being a man.
A frank look at sex, puberty and relationships,
with the help of Richard the Wise,
that shows that becoming a man doesn’t
have to scare the pants off you!
160 pages/cartoons
ISBN 978-1-84717-056-9
€11.99 pb/Rights available EU(EL)
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The Irish Bride’s Survival Guide
Plan Your Perfect Wedding
Natasha Mac a’Bháird
Everything you need to know about planning
your wedding, from hen night to honeymoon.
Flowers, music, legalities, cars, cakes, invitations,
photography and dresses, plus a handy
budget planner and countdown to the Big Day.
304 pages/illustrated
ISBN 978-1-84717-259-4
€14.99 pb/Rights available W
The Irish Gardener’s Handbook
How to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit
Michael Brenock
Tells you exactly how to grow your own
vegetables, herbs and fruit in Irish conditions.
Based on years of experience in a market
garden, as a horticulture advisor, and in his
own home garden, Michael shows you how to
achieve good results. With an introduction by
Darina Allen.
288 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-193-1
€9.99 pb/Rights available W
Celtic Names for Children
Loreto Todd
Over 2,000 Celtic names from Ireland,
Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and
Brittany, with the origin and meaning of each
name plus traditional stories, myths or poems
for selected names. Includes a pronunciation
guide and variant names.
192 pages
ISBN 978-1-84717-328-7
€9.99 pb
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Fond Memory
Consoling Words from the Irish Tradition
Ide ní Laoghaire & Mary Webb
From the Irish tradition, old and modern
poetry, prayers, hymns, songs, phrases, blessings
– fitting words to express heartfelt grief
and to bring solace and healing. For times
of sorrow and remembrance or to be read at
funerals.
176 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-926-8
€12.95 hb/Rights available W
Green English
Ireland’s influence on the English language
Loreto Todd
An exploration of the evolution of a nation and
a language: how English was grafted onto a
Gaelic stem and the influence of the English
language in Ireland.
176 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-677-9
€11.41 pb
Rights available W
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