Orpen Press: 66 books

In Ireland, recent social, cultural and political changes combined with globalisation, commercialisation and new technologies have re-shaped how we understand and think about sexuality. There is now a multiplicity of ways in which individuals can experience their sexuality, negotiate their sexual...

It is no exaggeration to call Gay Byrne a colossus of the Irish broadcasting scene. Throughout the latter half of the twentieth century, as host of both the Late Late Show and the Gay Byrne Show, he played a seminal role in the shift in Irish society and culture from the Church-dominated fearful state...

Navigating the Teenage Years is a practical and accessible guide to the emotional health of teenagers and young adults. Written by a practising psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in personal development training and counselling, this book helps the reader to understand the biological and...

The author of The Baby Wait has struggled with fertility issues for the past eight years. She believes that every woman needs to educate herself about her own fertility and has written this book to be the guide she wished she had when she began her conception journey. Experts are predicting...

The last thing Gerry Murphy planned to do was start his own business. However, a social plan to regenerate his hometown of Churchtown in North Cork led to a brief encounter at a fuel forecourt which eventually led to the establishment of a company that was turning over €100 million within three...

The first part of this book tells a story about Megan, whose family grows apples to sell at the local market. But when a storm destroys the "huge, twisty apple tree" in her garden, Megan has to figure out a way to fix things and make everyone happy again. Part II is a resource for parents...

Ending a relationship is one of the most difficult journeys in life and it can be a bewildering and confusing time. It can also be very expensive. There are so many different aspects to consider. Other books only address one or two aspects of this process but Break Up, Don’t Crack Up takes a holistic...

Written by a counsellor who has years of experience working with couples, When a Relationship Ends aims to help, as much as possible, all those going through the end of a long-term relationship. This clear and empathetic Irish guide to relationship break-up: Discusses the emotions...

"A valuable window into a recent past – courageous, poignant, enriching and honest." Margaret MacCurtain Born into a well-to-do family living in Simmonscourt Castle, Dublin in 1934, Catherine McCann lived a rarefied life, playing tennis and attending parties as part of Dublin's upper...

"One of the more important, courageous and insightful books on the Troubles, all the more so because of the southern angle. I predict that it will be remembered for a long time." – Ed Moloney, journalist and author It's August 1969 and Northern Ireland is burning. Catholics are marching...

The Interviewer’s Book is a practical, short guide to help anyone who has to carry out job interviews, such as managers, supervisors, team leaders and others. It is designed to help them develop their interviewing skills and ensure they make good selection decisions. The Interviewer’s...

Know Your Rights: Consumer Rights brings together the most up-to-date information on: Consumer rights in relation to goods and services, shopping online, holidays and travel and misleading advertising How and where to complain, including sample formal complaint letters. Using a question-and-answer...

Written by two experienced career guidance counsellors in an honest and clear style, Sorted! helps parents and secondary school students to negotiate the tricky process of choosing a career. With the intention of removing the stress and complications of making career decisions, Sorted:...

Instead of immediately focusing on what to do, the first section of the book (‘Principles’) asks detailed, probing questions about you. Knowing yourself and what makes you tick is the first step to getting the career you want. Using the unique ‘Ego Styles Theory’, which the author has used...