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Con el paisaje, las costumbres y la vida social de la ciudad de Santa Fe de fondo, los protagonistas de esta historia intentan crear una constitución nacional, mientras el vaivén político de un país que no termina de lograr la unidad hace que el proyecto corra el riesgo denaufragar.En la primavera de 1852 un grupo de hombres navega el Parana junto a Justo Jose de Urquiza y desembarca en la tranquila Santa Fe. Pronto deberan reunirse en el cabildo de la ciudad para crear una Constitucion. Jose Benjamin Gorostiaga es uno de ellos; su mision es avanzar en la escritura de esa ley fundamental. Tiene el molde: la carta magna de los Estados Unidos. Hay que encontrar la receta justa en sus componentes y proporciones necesarias para lograr la organizacion nacional.La presencia de los convencionales revoluciona las costumbres. La siesta cambia de horario, la noche se agita con discusiones politicas, la vida social se intensifica y algunas señoritas se conocen con sus futuros maridos llegados de otras provincias.Las circunstancias de un pais que no logra la unificacion demoran la estadia y casi hacen naufragar el proyecto constitucional, que finalmente se salva en una historica sesion que el artista Antonio Alice recreara en su pintura "Los constituyentes del 53" muchos años mas tarde.Hombres como Gorostiaga, que pasaron a la historia, son protagonistas de esta novela. Y tambien lo son el paisaje, la brisa del rio, los ritos pueblerinos, el calor, la humedad, el perfume de los naranjos, una plaza y una casa de dos plantas propiedad de un tal señor Merengo, en donde nacieron, para las mismas fechas, el texto de la Constitucion Nacional Argentina y el popular alfajor santafesino.Con el respaldo de documentos y objetos de la epoca, ademas de relatos orales transmitidos de generacion en generacion, el autor reconstruye aquellos dias cruciales, retrata el paisaje cotidiano de su tierra natal, hace mas de 150 años y reconstruye escenarios que ya no existen, como el cabildo santafesino.

¡Atención, atención! ¿Quieren saber cómo es una verdadera escuela para monstruos? Prepárense para leer las historietas más atrapantes, con personajes entrañables. Una tira donde el problemático Tomás nos guiara por aventuras desopilantes y repletas de ingenio. ¡Bienvenidos a esta nueva serie!Tomi y sus amigos de la Escuela de Monstruos hacen un viaje en el tiempo para que Lili pueda conocer a su tatarabuelo, ¡ni mas ni menos que el mismisimo Frankenstein! Pero TODO se complica cuando quedan atrapados en las manos de un juez, bastante sospechoso, que quiere eliminarlos. ¿Que oculta detras de su rostro humano? ¿Cuales son sus verdaderas intenciones?

Una joven se debate entre su lugar en el aula frente al amor de un hombre tan apasionado como inteligente. Viviana Rivero logra captar el espíritu de la Generación del 80 en una mujer con todas las letras, que con valentia traza su destino de libertad sin abandonar los deseos que marca el corazon.Un amor tambien puede romper muchas otras barreras.En la Cordoba de 1884 se viven tiempos convulsionados. La tension entre la educacion publica y laica que se impone con el movimiento de las llamadas "maestras de Sarmiento" y la tradicion religiosa que no admite cambios tiñe el aire de la ciudad. Sobre este escenario, Mercedes Castro, una joven maestra de buena familia, es la protagonista absoluta de esta novela. Una mujer que desafia prejuicios defendiendo con valentia el derecho a la educacion, una maestra que a su vez debe enfrentarse al dilema intimo de la epoca: ¿seguir los pasos de su vocacion, o rendirse frente al amor que la obligaria a abandonar las aulas? Con rigurosidad historica, Viviana Rivero retoma las discusiones fundacionales de la Generacion del 80 en torno a la educacion publica en la Argentina. Mujer y maestra es una novela que somete al lector a una pregunta que llega hasta nuestros dias: si te dieran a elegir entre el sueño de tu vida y el amor de tu vida, ¿con cual te quedarias?

Los cuentos de Sofía de la Vega se mueven entre el mundo animal y el universo humano, entre la religión católica y las creencias populares; son un cruce entre la ciudad y la montaña.«Había aprendido

Viviana Rivero logra en su primera novela combinar el aire liviano de las sierras cordobesas del Hotel Edén con el clima bélico del viejo continente en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, para construir una historia de amor que encuentra lugar para crecer, resistir y perdurar.Un amor puede ser un gran testimonio de vida para las generaciones futuras.Hotel Eden, La Falda, Cordoba. Verano de 1940. En tiempos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el amor se abre camino de modos inimaginables. Desconociendo sus origenes, Amalia Peres Kiev, una joven judia de familia de alcurnia, extrovertida y apasionada por la escritura, y Marthin Muller, miembro del partido nazi con una mision que cumplir en Argentina, se enamoran de un modo irrefrenable, pero ambos tendran que sufrir varias batallas personales, esperar años y guardar peligrosos secretos para darle forma a la pasion que sienten desde que cruzaron miradas en el famoso Hotel. En esta, su primera novela, y con gran rigor historico, Viviana Rivero se atreve a contar una trama compleja entre dos personajes que nadie imaginaria unidos por el destino. Una historia arrolladora donde el amor resiste el paso del tiempo y los acontecimientos inesperados que llegan hasta el presente. Secreto bien guardado cuenta vidas atravesadas por el verdadero amor, que no sabe de fronteras ni de conflictos.

Edna OBriens wonderful, wild and moving novel shocked the nation on its publication in 1960. Adapted for the stage by the author, The Country Girls, the play, is a highly theatrical and free-flowing telling of this classic coming of age story.This new edition of The Country Girls was published to coincide with its revival at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 2019.

As primeiras manifestações do movimento que se tornaria a luta feminista moderna O século XVIII, marcado pelo Iluminismo e suas ideias de liberdade e igualdade, foi um período crucial na história d

Como teriam sido os primeiros anos após o descobrimento do Brasil, ou – como se chamava na época – Terra de Santa Cruz? Apresentando as peripécias dos protagonistas Paulo e Pedro, a renomada histori

Um mergulho na efervescencia cultural e social da Vila Rica de Ouro Preto nos turbulentos anos da Inconfidencia. Pelos olhos do jovem Afonso, A viagem proibida recria a atmosfera da Vila Rica, no coraço das Minas Gerais, em um de seus periodos de maior efervescencia. Alem de descrever o dia a dia desse importante centro da economia no Brasil colonia, a narrativa tambem apresenta as tenses sociais e economicas que fermentavam no local, em particular o descontentamento com os impostos exigidos pela Coroa portuguesa. Os ideais de igualdade dos inconfidentes, a filosofia e a mistica organizadoras da resistencia quilombola e o descontentamento do povo com as autoridades coloniais se unem numa aventura que encantara qualquer interessado pela historia do Brasil.

Government agencies and rival factions were closing in. His look-alike had already fallen victim to professional hitmen and his once-powerful allies in Cuban intelligence and the DEA could no longer guarantee his safety. How did a boy from Manchester revolutionise the criminal world and become the largest marijuana trafficker in American history?This is the never-before-told story of Harold Derber, the debonair British Merchant Navy veteran who invented the modern drug trade with his groundbreaking invention: the drug mothership. Through his ghost fleet of drug ships, Derber eventually become the chief supplier of marijuana to post-war America. This gripping true tale follows Derber from humble beginnings in Manchester, England to his assassination in the sun-kissed streets of Miami. Along the way, Derbers story takes in some of the most significant events of the twentieth century - the Second World Wars Battle of the Atlantic, the Cuban Revolution and the murky shadows of the Cold War.Shedding light on a litany of plots including arms and refugee smuggling, large-scale stock fraud and Derbers rise to the pinnacle of the drug world, this remarkable transatlantic story paints a complex picture of a singular figure and brings his extraordinary life into focus for the first time.

It is time to bin once and for all the nonsense that Gaelic was never spoken in Glasgow. In fact, Glasgows place-names tell us that Gaelic has been spoken in Glasgow for around a thousand years. Showcasing new research from the University of Glasgow, this illustrated guide to Glasgows Gaelic namescape reveals how place-names are a key to unlocking Glasgows hidden past and takes the reader on a journey of discovery the length and breadth of this great modern city from Yoker in the west to Daldowie in the east, via Boclair, Carmunnock and many other places in between. The truth about Glasgows past, present and future dispels myths and throws up countless surprises about Glasgows deep Gaelic roots.

THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life a collection of stories from the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional 20th-century French city. It stars Bill Murray, Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Lea Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothee Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, and Owen Wilson.

It looks set to become a classic. - Susan Jane WhiteOne of the most inspired cooks in Ireland. - The ObserverThis book features over 300 recipes organised by month. Imagine indulging in a mouthwatering Potato Moussaka, savoring the rich flavors of Pommes a la Basque, relishing in the delectable La Truffado, devouring delicious Empanadas, and ending the month with a heavenly Gooseberry and Potato Cobbler. And thats just the tip of the iceberg! Mays recipe selection also includes a heavenly Potato Salad with Black Olives and Thyme and 20 more delicious dishes, almost one for every day of the month!Lucy Madden, a member of the Irish Food Writers Guild, fell in love with potato growing after moving to Ireland from London in the 1970s and starting to cultivate vegetables in the Victorian walled garden of her home, the Hilton Park Estate, in Clones, Co. Monaghan. Drawing from her extensive experience and culinary expertise, she has created the ultimate seasonal potato cookbook, featuring over 300 recipes for any occasion, from traditional potato dishes to inventive potato desserts, making it an essential companion for anyone interested in exploring the versatility and nourishment of Irelands most beloved vegetable

Originally published by The Kerryman in 1947, this is one of the four titles in the Fighting Stories Series. It records the events of the War of Independence in the words of the people who fought it and those who wrote about it at the time. The book features reports on the Cork City Volunteers, the ambushes at Tureengarriffe, Clonbanin, Rathcoole, Tureen and many others, the murder of Tomas MacCurtain, the disastrous battle of Clonmult and the campaigns of the flying columns around the county from Mitchelstown to Blarney.With a selection of original pictures from the conflict and reports from both Kilmichael and Crossbarry, Rebel Corks Fighting Story is a treasure trove of information and intriguing detail.

All the best stories about the elusive Irish spirit who can lead you to the crock of gold. Leprechauns are supposed to know where pots of gold are buried and they guard this secret very well. They are hard to ensnare, and if you manage to catch one then you must hold him very firmly and never, even for a second, take your eyes off him because in the blink of an eye he can disappear and he will use every trick he knows to escape so be warned! This collection of leprechaun tales is one to be treasured.

A ground-breaking new book that looks back on Irelands struggle for freedom with a refreshingly new perspective and attitude. This is a journey into a turbulent period in Irelands past and covers the exploits of charismatic guerrilla leader Sean Treacy, Tipperarys flying columns and the horrors of Croke Parks Bloody Sunday. Tipperarys role in the War of Independence has been greatly under-played and this book analyses the main events and personalities of the time.

Uncover the inspiring stories of bravery and activism in the face of war with this powerful collection of essays and poems. Written by the front-line protestors at the Russian Embassy in Dublin, this book takes you on a journey of hope and courage as fifty determined individuals come together to stand against Russias unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. They show their unwavering commitment to a better world through peaceful protests and daily pickets. Dive into their personal stories as they open up their hearts and share their experiences, illuminating the true meaning of human solidarity and the importance of taking action. Be moved and inspired by their bravery, and discover the power of the human spirit to make a difference in the world.All royalties from the sale of the Anthology will be donated to Ukrainian Action, a not-for-profit organisation registered in Ireland (CRO #718898), whose aim is to help Ukrainians in need and foster Irish-Ukrainian friendship.I recommend this Anthology to anyone interested in or concerned about democracy, justice, and the right to demonstrate and protest.Gerasko Larysa - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to IrelandThis is a beautiful and moving collection bursting with solidarity and compassion for the people of Ukraine. Roisin Ingle - JournalistThis anthology represents a powerful expression of Irelands solidarity with Ukraine and its people. Peter Sheridan Playwright, Director and Author

Historian, Thomas Mahon, With the aid of a former FBI code breaker, Jim Gillogly, has spent the past few years breaking the IRAs secret communications code, used to pass messages back and forth between Ireland and America from the 1920s until th e1960s, the results are explosive.From discussions about mundane matters to considerations of deals with the USSR and China, the IRA letters delve into just about every matter concievable for a terrorist organisation. Some of the ideas are harebrained or cracked but some like the proposal to source gas for use in Ireland are dangerous and unnerving.With the eye of a historian and the tools of a professional code breaker, Thomas and Jim have together created a wonderful and engrossing read.

In 1919, Michael Collins conceived of a scheme to knock out the eyes and ears of the British Administration at Dublin Castle by undermining and terrorising the police so that the British would react blindly and drive the Irish people to support of the Irish Republican Army. The Bureau of Military History interviewed those involved in this scheme in the early 1950s with the assurance that the material would not be published in their lifetimes. A few of the contributions were made available by the families of those involved, but the bulk of them have only recently been released. This is the first book to make use of those interviews. It makes fascinating, almost unique reading, because they contain first-hand descriptions in which men speak candidly of their involvement in killing selected people at close range. As a result it throws a considerable amount of new light on the activities of the Squad and the intelligence operations of Michael Collins.

Introduction by Garret Fitzgerald. This book seeks to interpret the events of Easter Week 1916 as the central defining event of a long revolution in Irish history. The origins of the long revolution lie in the second half of the nineteenth century, and its legacy is still being played out in the first years of the twenty-first century. Acknowledged experts on specific topics seek to explore the layered domestic and international, political, legal and moral aspects of this uniquely influential and controversial event. Contributors are: Rory O Dwyer, Michael Wheatley, Brendan OShea and Gerry White, D.G. Boyce, Francis M. Carroll, Rosemary Cullen Owens, Jerome aan de Wiel, Adrian Hardiman, Keith Jeffery, Mary McAleese, Owen McGee, Seamus Murphy and Brian P. Murphy.