Gill Books: 392 books
Fluoride: Drinking Ourselves to Death?
The Scientific Argument Against Water Fluoridation
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2001
Fluoride is more toxic than lead, yet it is routinely added to the drinking water of Ireland and Britain. In Fluoride: Drinking Ourselves to Death?, Barry Groves presents an array of convincing and persuasive arguments that dismantle the commonly held belief that the fluoridation of water is beneficial...
A Gentleman Abroad
Francis Brennan’s Travel Tales
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2018
Travel around the world and back again with Francis!
Francis Brennan recounts his journeys across the globe and the adventures and mishaps that ensue along the way. From Vietnam to the Vatican, India to Australia, and his recent bucket-list trip along Route 66 – but always back to Kenmare,...
A Narrow Sea
The Irish–Scottish Connection in 120 Episodes
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2018
Based on the popular BBC Radio Ulster series of the same name, A Narrow Sea traces the epic sweep of Ireland’s relationship with Scotland, exploring the myriad connections, correlations, personalities and antagonisms that have, over the years, defined the relationship between these two spirited...
This Great Calamity: The Great Irish Famine
The Irish Famine 1845-52
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2006
The Great Famine of 1845-52 was the most decisive event in the history of modern Ireland. In a country of eight million people, the Famine caused the death of approximately one million, while a similar number were forced to emigrate. The Irish population fell to just over four million by the beginning...
Eleanor, Countess of Desmond
Captivating Tale of the Forgotten Heroine of the Tudor Wars in Ireland
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2001
Set in a period of invasion, military conflict, social and political chaos perpetrated by the Tudor conquest of Ireland, the story of Eleanor, Countess of Desmond recounts the heroic efforts of a woman to protect her family against insurmountable odds.
Aristocratic, educated, intelligent and...
Renaissance Nation
How The Pope’s Children Rewrote the Rules for Ireland
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2018
Renaissance Nation is the story of how the Pope’s Children rewrote the rules for Ireland.
In four decades, bookended by the visits of the pope in September 1979 and August 2018, Ireland has managed to become one of the wealthiest and most progressive nations in the world.
Here David...
Feeling Tired All the Time – A Comprehensive Guide to the Common Causes of Fatigue and How to Treat Them
Overcome Your Chronic Tiredness
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2001
Do you ever feel utterly exhausted? Perhaps you feel like falling asleep on your feet right now? If so, you are not alone! One in four people complains of feeling tired all the time, and finds it hard to maintain a normal lifestyle as a result.
‘Doctor, I feel tired all the time’ is the...
Auras and Colours – A Guide to Working with Subtle Energies
How Understanding Auras Can Bring Harmony to Your Everyday Life
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2001
In this exhilarating exploration of auras and their uses, Paul Lambillion provides a practical guide for people who want to learn how to discern auras and use this gift in a constructive way in order to become more effective people and better healers.
Some people are gifted with the ability...
About Face – The Smart Woman’s Guide to Beauty
Your Essential Skincare and Make-Up Bible for the Changing face of Beauty
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2015
YOUR FACE’S NEW BEST FRIEND
The face of beauty has changed. Gone are the days of the simple cleanse–tone–moisturise skincare routine, when the most complex make-up decision we had to make was whether to treat ourselves to a lipstick or a gloss. Now, we’re faced with a bewildering world...
The Ballymaloe Cookbook, revised and updated 50-year anniversary edition
Classic recipes from Myrtle Allen’s award-winning restaurant at Ballymaloe House
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2014
First published in 1977, The Ballymaloe Cookbook espouses a food philosophy rare for its time, but now so prevalent that this revised and updated edition shows just what an impact Myrtle Allen has made.
With classic, simple recipes, The Ballymaloe Cookbook is the ultimate kitchen cookery manual,...
The Evolution of Irish Nationalist Politics
Irish Parties and Irish Politics from the 18th Century to Modern Times
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Professor Tom Garvin’s classic work studies the growth of nationalism in Ireland from the middle of the eighteenth century to modern times.
It traces the continuity of tradition from earlier organisations, such as the United Irishmen and the agrarian Ribbonmen of the eighteenth century, through...
Self Esteem in Children
The Key to Your Child's Future
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2004
Dr Tony Humphreys helps parents create a family environment that promotes self-esteem.
He makes it clear that without attention to children's inner-conflicts and self-esteem, it is unlikely we can foster successfully within them a desire to learn. He sets out a clear plan to promote their love...
My Name is Bridget
The Untold Story of Bridget Dolan and the Tuam Mother and Baby Home
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2018
In 1946, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Dolan walked up the path to the front door of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Alone and pregnant, she was following in the footsteps of more than a century’s worth of lost souls. Shunned by society for her sins and offered no comfort for her pain, Bridget gave...
by Rose Dolan, BA (mod), HDipED
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2009
A unique and practical text written specifically for those embarking on a post-primary teaching career in Ireland.
Details comprehensive treatment of the issues facing pre-service teachers, along with guidance for those in the early years of a teaching career. It provides practical guidance...