Now available in a fresh, new format, this is the story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged fifteen and played a memorable role in Antarctic exploration. An unforgettable story of triumph over unparalleled hardship and deprivation does justice to this enigmatic figure.
Tom Crean became a national icon following the publication of the bestselling book An Unsung Hero. After rescuing Crean from obscurity, Michael Smith's remarkable story now forms part of the curriculum in Irish schools. An Unsung Hero has also been translated into Chinese - the first modern Irish book to earn the distinction.
Web of Lies is a fascinating examination of the rising threat of far-right extremist thought in Ireland and internationally. It examines how these movements utilise the online world to spread disinformation, polarising society in the process. In an accessible style, Web of Lies presents the role social media plays in spreading these theories.
Adapted for curious kids from the bestselling Humanology, here Professor Luke O'Neill explores what makes us interesting as a species, why we sleep, laugh and enjoy music, and our efforts to stop disease. He also ponders whether we will create superhumans, how and why we age, if we can escape death and whether our eventual extinction is inevitable.