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Falling in love is natural; sustaining love is unnatural. It requires skills that few of us ever learn, plus the effort to put them into practice.

‘Remember now as you go by, as you are now so once was I …’From unmarked plots to striking monuments, Glasnevin Cemetery has become home to a microcosm of Irish society since it opened its gates in 1832. Every grave has a story to tell, but with more than a million souls resting there, many of these stories have been long forgotten.So Once Was I sets out to celebrate the quirky, strange and sometimes unbelievable tales of lesser-known figures in Ireland’s famous cemetery. Representing all threads of Irish society’s rich tapestry, from lion tamers to pioneering aviators, the mistress of the macabre to a mysterious, murderous count, forgotten revolutionaries to the mammy of Irish cooking, the cemetery’s population is reanimated in this book through vivid retellings of their lives. This intriguing tour through the national necropolis brings back to life those Joyce called the ‘faithful dead’, an intricate mosaic of stories rediscovered among the grandeur of Glasnevin’s famed monuments.

A bold, provocative reckoning with our current political delusions and dysfunctions. Ever since its publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes’s Leviathan has unsettled and challenged how we understand the world. Condemned and vilified by each new generation, his cold political vision continues to see through any number of human political and ethical vanities. In his wonderfully stimulating book The New Leviathans, John Gray allows us to understand the world of the 2020s with all its contradictions, moral horrors, and disappointments. The collapse of the USSR ushered in an era of near apoplectic triumphalism in the West: a genuine belief that a rational, liberal, well-managed future now awaited humankind and that tyranny, nationalism, and unreason lay in the past. Since then, so many terrible events have occurred and so many poisonous ideas have flourished, and yet our liberal certainties treat them as aberrations that will somehow dissolve. Hobbes would not be so confident. Filled with fascinating and challenging observations, The New Leviathans is a powerful meditation on historical and current folly. As a species we always seem to be struggling to face the reality of base and delusive human instincts. Might a more self-aware, realistic, and disabused ethics help us?

Set against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue, the story unfolds with eerie hauntings and the mysterious vanishing of corpses, hinting at a deeper, terrifying curse. As characters navigate these chilling events, they confront the dark forces at play, exploring themes of fear, loss, and the unknown. The tension escalates as they seek to unravel the mystery behind the haunting occurrences, leading to a gripping narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists.

Combining elements of sweetness, romance, and suspense, the story unfolds in a festive setting, offering an engaging narrative that surprises and delights. The backdrop of Christmas adds a unique charm, making it a heartwarming read filled with unexpected twists.

Featuring a variety of gluten-free and organic recipes, this book offers options for every meal, including breakfast, snacks, lunch, dessert, and dinner. Emphasizing a lifestyle change, the recipes aim to transform your health, promoting a vibrant and energetic existence. Each dish is designed to nourish your body and align with a holistic approach to well-being, encouraging readers to embrace a healthier way of eating.

The book presents a unique dual exploration of the Book of Job. The first part offers a translated and arranged narrative based on Professor Gray's academic commentary, providing a scholarly perspective on the classic tale. The second part is a creative reinterpretation through a poem written in Scots, titled "Job in a Cheviot Plaid," which reimagines Job's story within a Scottish context. Compiled for publication by Ian Gray, this work blends academic insight with cultural adaptation, showcasing the timelessness of Job's themes.