Founded in 1992, A. & A. Farmar publish mainly non-fiction books of Irish interest, including history, traveller, biography, business titles and food and drink. Book-lovers will appreciate our very high editorial, design and production standards, for which we have a well-established reputation. All the books listed here can be ordered directly from us, at a special discount—just click on 'Buy'.
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Children's Last Days
Anna Farmar
A moving and detailed study of the experience of children with terminal cancer, and how they and their parents coped. As Professor Anthony Clare writes "this book speaks eloquently for the hundreds of brave children who suffer and die of cancer." About the author Anna Farmar is editorial director of A&A Farmar € 6.29 168 pp pb ISBN: 978-0-9458524-42-4 Buy |
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If it happens to you
Miscarriage and Stillbirth: A Human InsightKarina Colgan When Karina Colgan was told that the baby she was carrying would die before birth, she looked for a book describing 'in simple human terms' how other women feel in this situation. This book fills that need, giving all who come into contact with the sadness of miscarriage or stillbirth a powerful insight into the experiences, feelings and needs of the families involved. About the author Karina Colgan is a journalist working in Dublin. € 4.95 112 pp pb ISBN: 978-0-9509295-6-9 Buy |
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Irish Pregnancy Book
A Guide for Expectant MothersPeter Boylan Now in its third bestselling edition! The first and essential guide to having a baby in Ireland, by one of Ireland's best-known obstetricians. Based on his 30 years experience of helping mother in his clinics, Dr Peter Boylan explains clearly what happens in pregnancy, how mother and baby's health develops and what to expect in labour and delivery. 'Incredibly practical -- answers all your questions, and very well put together' -- Gerry Ryan Show About the author Dr Peter Boylan is a consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin where he was Master from 1991 to 1998. € 16.99 230 pp pb ISBN: 978-1-899047-88-8 Buy Reviews |
A&A Farmar's World — India, India…
The memoir India, India… Diaries of a Volunteer by Patricia Little, a teacher and writer who spent some time as a volunteer in India is a vivid personal account of an encounter with the vastness of that country. It is available from Om Productions Limited; just email jplittle@eircom.net to inquire.