Brendan O Brien: 4 books

An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through...

A short, accessible and entertaining history from one of Ireland's best-loved writers, now updated to bring our country's story right up to date. It deals with prehistory, the Celts, Christianity, the Vikings, the Normans. The various conquests and rebellions are covered, including Cromwell,...

In the old west, survival of the fittest was the only law worth knowing. When two long time bank robbers stumble across an ancient Aztec artifact, Sandy recounts a legend told to him by his Navajo grandmother. It is the story of Xipil, a young warrior born in shame who rises to become king under the...

Frank is a New York City exec who has counted millions of sheep, but no matter what he tries, sleep is not forthcoming. When his boss brings him in for 'the talk,' he expected to be packing his belongings. Instead, he finds himself winging his way to the badlands of South Dakota. There he meets Joe...