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Aggs Patrice: Ducks in Trouble

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: On the farm, some very strange noises are keeping the farmer awake. The ducks are having fun singing and banging 'instruments' — what a racket! But their noise is keeping someone else awake too, wily Mr Fox. There's trouble on the way... Panda number 20.

O'Brien Brendan: The Story of Ireland

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: «We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland! «The Story of Ireland» begins 'After the Ice' and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book's 27 chapters chronicle the big picture of invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of Celtic head hunters, mysterious stone tombs, the…

Kiernan Celine: The Crowded Shadows

Скачать книгу (размер 2 441 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 480) Аннотация: New Friends. Old Enemies. Who can you trust? Wynter Moorehawke travels alone and unprotected in bandit-infested forests, searching for the rebel Prince Alberon. But many enemies are lurking in the shadows. It seems that every tyrant and zealot who has ever threatened the Kingdom is sending emissaries to meet Alberon. Wynter becomes increasingly nervous of the prince's intentions. She is overjoyed…

Bourke Edward J.: The Guinness Story: The Family, the Business and the Black Stuff

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland's most famous export. Over 100 fascinating photographs bring to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for over two centuries: the early days of the brewery; the Guinness dynasty; the…

Bruzzone Catherine: Hide and Speak Irish

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Hide and Speak goes further than most picture word books. It offers an effective and simple way to learn over 130 key Irish words following the tried-and-tested method of 'look, cover and speak'. Using the two wipe-clean flaps at the back of the book to cover the words or the pictures, you can practise speaking or writing the words as many times as you want. The book is organized into 15 popular…

McGann Kunak: The Train Driver

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Dara is not happy. Mum and Dad must go away for two whole days. Dara wants to go too. Poor Dara! But Uncle Joe has a big surprise! Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.

White Lennon Biddy: Irish Cooking

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: At last here comes a definitive, entertaining and easy to use Irish cookbook bursting with the colours and flavours of Irish food. With chapters on breads & baking, breakfasts, soups, starters, mains, desserts & drinks, this book also includes festive dishes and fascinating details of Irish food traditions and folklore. Written by Biddy White Lennon, this book focuses on the simple, easy to find…

Cashman Seamus: Something Beginning with P

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Now available in paperback for the first time — this spectacular and highly acclaimed collection of specially commissioned new poems for children is already an established bestseller. Featuring work by 103 leading Irish poets and stunning illustrations, this magnificent anthology is a book for the entire family to treasure. It includes poems from: Seamus Heaney, Thomas Kinsella, Maighread Medbh,…

Stewart Maddie: Hal's Sleepover

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Poor Hal. He wants to go to the sleepover party. But he's too small. What can he do? Granny has the answer! A simple story for beginner readers or students just starting to learn English, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.

Leavy Una: Molly's Night Out

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Molly cannot sleep. It is too dark and too quiet. And there are monsters! What can Nanna and Grandad do? Expertly designed specifically for very young children, this book is perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series.

Murphy Colin: The Feckin' Book of Everything Irish

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: «This is a deadly compendium of all your favourite feckin' books. Do you know the difference between a bowsie and a cute hoor? Can you sing all the words to «Raggle Taggle Gypsy» or whip up a Beef and Guinness casserole with a side of Boxty? If these questions have you scratching your head, then look no further. Discover how feckin' deadly Irish Slang can be, find out why plastic-wrap played a…

O'Brien Brendan: The IRA

Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: New edition of this 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 the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined,…

Shaw Elizabeth: The Little Black Sheep

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: This charming book tells the adventures of an outcast little black sheep and how he saved the whole flock in a snowstorm and gave the shepherd a bright idea. That put the bossy sheepdog in its place!

Vance Robert: The Magic of Ireland

Скачать книгу (размер 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 76) Аннотация: Ireland is clearly but indefinably different to other lands; it has a strange compound of weather, landscape, people... and that something extra, the remnants of a pagan and mediaeval past. These elements of people and place combine to give the country a magic all its own. This magic can be found throughout the country; it can be felt at ancient horse fairs or ruined castles, and even on the…

Byrne Bob: Robots Don't Cry!

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Bimbot is thrown out of the tree-house gang for being a crybaby. Robots don't cry, Rusty, Klunk and Klang tell him. In the woods Bimbot meets a skunk with no smell, a bee with no stripes and a bear who is afraid of heights. Can his new friends help him out? This is the first book from an original and exciting new author.

Vance Robert: The Magic of Celtic Spirituality

Скачать книгу (размер 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 60) Аннотация: The magical sites of Celtic Ireland celebrate a vibrant blend of early Christian and pagan belief dating back to a time when worship in the oak groves went hand-in-hand with worship in the churches. Its sacred places — holy wells, monasteries and high crosses — retain their unique atmosphere; through these photographs and text we can explore these special places and share in the Celtic affinity…

Murphy Colin: The Feckin' Book of Irish Sayings for When You Go on the Batter with a Shower of Savages

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: As a serious study of the nuances of the English language as spoken in Ireland, this book is as useful as tits on a bull. On the other hand, if you'd like to have a baldy of understanding the various expressions you regularly hear around Ireland, you'd have to be a few brassers short of a whorehouse to ignore it. So stall the ball there! Whether you're a fine doorful of a woman or you're so…

Gearoid O Hallmhurain: O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance. Exploring an abundant spectrum of historical sources, music and folklore, this guide uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the role of the music maker in Penal Ireland, as well as the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the 18th century.…

Donovan Anna: Emma Says Oops

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Emma is clumsy. She drops her food. She drops her toys. Will she ever learn to juggle like Peter?

Mad Grandad's Flying Saucer

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: A Mad Granddad and Me Story — Lenny and his mad granddad buy a flying saucer and shoot into space together. But space is full of all sorts of creatures — some are friendly, some are not so friendly... Getting into space is easy. Getting home again — alive — is going to be a lot harder! This is Flyer number 11.