A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together in the Dublin suburbs, arguing over what to do.Former model Lady V presum...

'My name is Vortigern ... ' Generations before Arthur's birth, a British warlord looks back on his life: his rise from humble roots to shake the thrones of a dying empire; his stand against chaos amid the aftermath of Rome; his struggle with the greedy, embittered princes of church and kingdom; his loves and his losses, and his last encounter with his own mysterious destiny, on a mountain where the world we know is beginning to take shape before his eyes. Vortigern's voice...

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of cybersecurity, breaking down complex concepts into digestible chapters. From the basics of unde...

Liam Callahan likes to break things... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He's stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him spiral from the inside out.

The three-volume set LNCS 10433, 10434, and 10435 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, held inQuebec City, Canada, in September 2017.The 255 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 800 submissions in a two-phase review process. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Part I: atlas and surface-based techniq...

An exquisite new collection of short stories from award-winning author Simon Van Booy.Over the past decade, Simon Van Booy has been listening to people’s stories. With these personal accounts as a starting point, he has crafted a powerful collection of short fiction that takes readers into the innermost lives of everyday people. From a family saved from ruin by a mysterious benefactor, to a downtrodden boxer who shows unexpected kindness to a mugger, these masterfu...

A unique reference, covering every aspect of wine and wine-making. Interest in wine has exploded in recent years. This book is a comprehensive guide to the specialist terms used in growing, producing and tasting wine. It covers basic concepts, from the different types of grape, regions and methods of growing vines, right through to the finished product. Ideal for the enthusiast or student of wine or wine-making.

AS HEARD ON FRONT ROW - a resonant and provocative novel.'Astonishing' Stephanie Merritt, Observer'Very, very funny' PAUL MURRAY'My favourite book I've read this year' PANDORA SYKES'Intense, furious, moving and often extremely funny' DAVID NICHOLSIn her wildly acclaimed new novel Claire Kilroy creates an unforgettable heroine, whose fierce love for her young son clashes with the seismic change to her own identit...

'Extraordinary' Naoise Dolan'Seriously good' Louise NealonPICKED AS 'ONE TO WATCH' FOR 2022 BY IRISH TIMES, STYLIST AND IRISH INDEPENDENTDublin student life is ending for Sophie and her friends. They’ve got everything figured out, and Sophie feels left behind as they all start to go their separate ways. She’s overshadowed by her best friend Grace. She’s been in love with Finn for as long as...

Brought to you by Penguin.THE WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESSIn a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom.Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid’s prayers.But this time, a goddess answers . . . with a vision that will transform Brigid’s path forever.Ireland lies on th...

Are reports of the death of conventional fieldwork in anthropology greatly exaggerated? This book takes a critical look at the latest developments and key issues in fieldwork. The nature of 'locality' itself is problematic for both research subjects and fieldworkers, on the grounds that it must now be maintained and represented in relation to widening (and fragmenting) social frames and networks. Such developments have raised questions concerning the nature of ethnographic presence and sca...

"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final request that could change everything for those who remain. The beginning of "The Dead Secre...