Books published by Gill

The author of The President's Glasses is back with more stories about the president and this time he's left his cat behind on his holidays!

`Young shopworkers on Henry Street in Dublin, who in 1984 refused to handle the fruits of apartheid, provided me with great hope during my years of imprisonment, and inspiration to millions of South Africans.¿Nelson MandelaDunnes Stores cashier Mary Manning knew little about apartheid when, at the age of twenty-one, she refused to register the sale of two Outspan South African grapefruits under a directive from her union. She was suspended and nine of her co-workers walked out in support. They all assumed they would shortly return to work. But theirs were kindling voices, on the cusp of igniting a mass movement they couldn¿t even imagine. Despite harassment from the Gardaí and disparagement from the Irish government and even the Catholic Church, they refused to be silenced. Within months they were embroiled in a dispute that captured the world¿s attention.In this searing account, Mary tells the extraordinary story of their public fight for justice, as well as her emotive journey of discovery into her family¿s past. Mary¿s mother had been forced to carry a secret burden of shame for her whole life by the same oppressive establishment Mary was fighting.   Striking Back is a provocative and inspiring story that epitomises the resilience of hope and the human spirit, even under the most formidable of circumstances. It shows that each of us has the power to change the world.

This beautifully illustrated book of days contains some of the finest artwork from the Chester Beatty Library's collection. Featuring 56 carefully reproduced works in a week-to-view format, it highlights the best of the world's art and artists.

Spuds Postsofgold is just an ordinary, everyday leprechaun, living in Toadstool cottage with his wife. There's only one thing that gets Spuds upset and that's spiders. So, he isn't at all happy when Leggers McWeb makes his home in Toadstool Cottage.

Covering all the hot topics such as burnout, anxiety, imposter syndrome, Sunday-night fear, this life-changing book will help restore your balance, find peace and get you back on track.

The aftermath of the 1916 Rising is often overlooked, usually covered as a footnote. But it saw the rebirth of the Volunteers and laid the foundations for the War of Independence. Picking up where the authors' acclaimed account of the Rising left off, we join the men and women of the Rising in the dark abyss of defeat.

Fiann O Nuallain brings old Irish proverbs to life for the present generation. Each proverb is carefully chosen to speak directly to the worries and stresses that have become part of modern life. Combined with mindfulness exercises the author offers a new set of tools for mindful living, psychological wellbeing and spiritual awareness.

Based on the popular Facebook page, which regularly reaches over 500,000 people, The Rory's Stories Guide to the GAA covers it all: bleep tests; forty-way WhatsApp conversations; fair-weather Dub supporters; dirty corner-backs; prima donna corner forwards. Infinitely recognisable and laugh-out-loud funny, it's the perfect gift for GAA fans.

100 new crosswords from Irish Times crossword setter Mary O'Brien.

A visual introduction to Ireland's language for young and old - learn your first thousand words, discover your culture and enjoy the fabulous quirks and features of your native tongue! This is the third book from the bestselling father and daughter duo behind Irelandopedia and Historopedia, which have sold over 100,000 copies.

This entertaining illustrated biography covers all aspects of the life and work of Oscar Wilde.

In his latest book, Tarquin Blake takes us on a tour of Anglo-Norman fortresses, medieval towers, fortified houses and the neo-Gothic piles of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The castles (including lesser-known gems and luxury hotels) are captured in atmospheric photos and brought to life through the true stories of the families.

Popular broadcaster and psychoanalyst Michael Murphy analyses the most common dreams to help you understand your unconscious thoughts and decipher the messages they may be sending you about how you can have a richer and more fulfilled life.

Hotelier Francis Brennan is back with his third book, and with his tips and tricks for household management he'll have you running your home like a five-star hotel in no time!

The recent popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. John G. O'Dwyer has walked the ancient pilgrim routes of Ireland, from Slemish Mountain in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended.

Here are twenty-nine imaginative and varied walks specially designed to appeal to children, all within County Dublin. Explore some of the county's finest landscapes and historical attractions or enjoy the delights of the city and its suburbs.

A look at how and why nature is disappearing in Ireland. It charts how a grim failure to manage the country's natural resources has impoverished Ireland. But it also reveals the possibilities for the future, describing how Ireland can replenish the seas, farm in tune with nature, and develop forests that benefit both people and wildlife. A provocative call to arms, Whittled Away presents an alternative path that could lead Ireland to a brighter future.

A guide to identifying Irish garden birds. Each species is accessibly described, with details of identification, status, songs and call, and much more. The species descriptions are enhanced by beautiful color photographs.