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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…

Moore Tomm: The Secret of Kells

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: History, myth and legend collide in this full-colour illustrated storybook of the animated feature Brendan and the Secret of Kells. Twelve-year-old Brendan's life in the monastery at Kells is not very exciting until Aidan arrives. Suddenly life is one big adventure. In the forest Brendan is rescued from wolves by Aisling, a mysterious green-eyed girl. In the cave of the Dark One, he risks his…

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.

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.

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.

FitzGerald Mairead Ashe: Castles of Ireland

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Castles are the most familiar medieval landmark across the Irish countryside. Their often romantic appearance belies their turbulent history and their lore abounds in stories of sieges, betrayals and daring escapes.From the earliest stone castles such as Dublin Castle to the fortified manor houses such as Red Hugh O'Donnell's Donegal Castle, each has a fascinating and individual story to…

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…

Stewart Maddie: Bertie Rooster

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Bertie is sad. He hides in a corner. He will not crow. But can he help the little lost chicken? This book is illustrated by Patrice Aggs.

Stewart Maddie: Cinders

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Cinders lives with Miss Moll. One day Miss Moll brings home a new friend for Cinders — Tiger. But poor Cinders is terrified of Tiger. What will Cinders do? This is Panda Cubs 5.

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…

Shaw Elizabeth: The Timid Rabbit

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Timmy is afraid. He is afraid of everything. But one day Timid Timmy must be very brave. Can he do it?

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.

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…

Murphy Colin: The Book of Irish Songs: Yer Oulfella Always Sung When He Was Jarred at a Hooley

Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: You've heard them all a thousand times before in the pub or at a late night hooley... Danny Boy, Biddy Mulligan, The Wild Colonial Boy. You've knocked back your Jemmy with a drop of water or your Vodka and red, breathed deeply and then tried desperately to remember the opening lines to your party piece. But all that comes out is 'la la di da di da la la'. Fear no more. They're all here in all…

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?

Preston Patricia Tunison: Take a Break in Ireland: Short Breaks for Native and Visitor

Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Ireland is brimming with fun-filled travel experiences, with spectacular scenery, awesome attractions and friendly people. Wander amid ancient dolmens, castles, crannogs and round towers. Ride a jaunting car, climb aboard a steam-powered train, lend a hand on a working farm, join in an Irish set dance or just settle into a pub and chat with the locals. Ireland brings out the best in all of us.…

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.…