Michael Foley approfondisce l'essenza della scrittura umana attraverso l'esplorazione letteraria, con il suo lavoro che spesso si immerge nei temi della paternità e della narrazione. Il suo approccio alla scrittura enfatizza la profondità e la riflessione, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo perspicace sull'arte e sull'artigianato.
Bloody Sunday. A gaelic football match in Dublin's Croke Park became the scene of a massacre of 14 people by the Royal Irish Constabulary, following the IRA assassination of British military agents. Updated edition of this exceptional and prizewinning book.
This book is a fascinating account of the important role that the railways played in the defence of the country as well as in their support of the Allied forces in theatres of war around the world.
The First World War was to lead to the first major step in Britain's railways becoming a unified system.
A leading historian argues that Johnny Cash was the most important political artist of his time
Life Lessons from Bergson, as told by bestselling author Michael Foley
From the famed author of international bestseller Drinking with the Saints, every Christmas tradition explained and celebrated, as well as a glimpse into all the sometimes macabre and always fascinating nooks and crannies of the holiday. Deepen your knowledge of and love for Christmas!
In a world that demands conspicuous consumption, high-octane relationships and perpetual youth, we can find ourselves tormented by dissatisfaction and anxiety, fearful that everyone is having a better time than we are
A satirical novel set in Ireland on the literary world and its hangers-on. The hero is Kyle Magee, the "Zorba of the North," and he subjects the starry-eyed narrator to all the pretension, hypocrisy and paranoia he can handle. Counter balancing this is the Herron household comprising no-nonsense women, two of whom hero and narrator eventually marry. A debut in fiction
Exploring the interconnectedness of life, a 69-year-old man's quest to understand an ordinary day leads him to reflect on his own existence and the universe's history since the big bang. Michael Foley intricately weaves themes of time, mortality, love, and the search for meaning through a rich tapestry of history, philosophy, and everyday experiences. With a blend of lyrical prose and wit, the narrative captures the essence of life's mundane moments, transforming them into profound adventures.
More than 100 photo illustrations, evoking the early days of aerial development. Images of craft are included alongside those of the men and women who populated the scene.