Suitable for those looking to gain insight into the key people, places, events, and cultural touchstones of Ireland, this book offers background of Ireland's earliest inhabitants and the roots of its modern political strife.
In this new collection Paul Muldoon goes back to the essential meaning of the term 'lyric' -a short poem sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument.
More diversity is crammed into Costa Rica's borders per square mile than any other country in the world, and this book takes readers to the best places to see it all. Whatever one's idea of eco-travel, this guidebook will show the way. Full-color photos & maps.