Emma Larkin Libros

A devastating and eye-opening account of life under the world's most brutal dictatorship.

An American journalist, fluent in Burmese and writing under a pseudonym, explores the complexities of life in Myanmar, humorously noting that Orwell wrote three novels about the country. The first is set in colonial times, while the latter two resonate with contemporary realities. A regime spokesman's remark—"Truth is true only within a certain period of time"—captures the shifting nature of truth in a nation marked by informants and paranoia. Despite these challenges, the journalist's language skills enable her to connect with the cautious intelligentsia, providing a rare glimpse into the political landscape. Her vivid descriptions of the land and its people complement her insightful observations. Larkin’s prose is strikingly understated, allowing the voices of those she meets to resonate without her editorializing. This approach positions her as an inquisitive and trustworthy guide, revealing the deeper realities of a country whose leaders prefer a polished image. She notes that beneath the smiles of the townspeople lies a well of bitterness and tears. Her work ultimately offers a lucid and insightful portrayal of a society grappling with Orwellian circumstances.

Izzy is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves all sport, especially camogie and Gaelic football. Izzy plays Gaelic football with her local club "Bally GAA" and has just started playing camogie. Izzy is very excited to learn how to play camogie, but she is frustrated when she can't master all the skills as quickly as she would like. One day, Izzy puts on her great grandmother's bracelet, which is made of old All Ireland medals that her great grandmother won a long time ago. Just like during her first magical adventure, the bracelet takes Izzy on a journey, but this time, it's a different type of adventure! This new magical journey is just as exciting as her first one, and it sees Izzy come back with some important lessons learned and with more than just new camogie skills! This book is aimed at readers from age seven onwards starting to read independently. It is based around the themes of girls in sport, encouraging girls to play sport and girl's ability to play sport at a high level, while also having a fun magical theme. It could also be read to a younger child. It is the second in the "Izzy" series of books by Emma Larkin. The first book is "Izzy's Magical Football Adventure".

For everyone thinking about getting a tattoo (and who isn't?), this gorgeous guided journal offers thoughtful prompts and plenty of blank space to hold all your tattoo inspirations!

Aoife and Aidan Power are a force to be reckoned with when playing Gaelic Football. But now things are changing for the twins and their gang, with new friendships, football injuries and tense matches. When an old rivalry throws up a mystery, will it bring them closer - or split them apart?

Twins, Aoife and Aidan Power, along with their four best friends love playing Gaelic football. Parish rivalries re-surface and threaten to get out of hand as the children of Droichead Beag National School fight tooth and nail to get their hands on the coveted first ever Star Schools Cup.

An overlooked patch of jungle in Bangkok brings together a rich cast of characters in search of redemption, opportunity and refuge.