Veritas Books
Veritas is a leading religious publisher and retailer in Ireland, dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith through their publications and stores. They publish more than twenty books annually, covering a range of topics including theology, scripture, prayer, spirituality, parenting, counselling, children's issues, social commentary, and liturgical resources. The Beehive Books imprint features a selection of non-fiction and children's titles. Veritas is also a trusted publisher of religious education texts for primary and post-primary schools, which are widely used throughout Ireland. Veritas’ origins lie with the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland, which was founded in 1899 to publish and distribute a range of religious material to the Irish people. Veritas Publications came into existence in 1969, its first title being Patrick in His Own Words by Bishop Joseph Duffy.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9781847302540
Pub Date: 02 Mar 2011
Series: The Resolving Series
Description:
Death is something we all must experience as a part of life, even children, and this book helps them to deal with the acute loss and strong emotions that result from the death of a loved one. It is aimed at children (aged six to twelve), their parents/guardians, teachers and professionals who support children during times of bereavement. The story focuses on how loss affects Joe and Lisa in different ways, but how they both find support and learn how to talk about their feelings.
They begin to regain confidence and learn how to be happy again. The story will help children understand and deal with grief and all the emotions that come with it, such as isolation, anger, depression, guilt, fear and insecurity. The book also has a very useful toolbox section, with tips, games and information to help children put into practice what they have learned from the book. It is also supported by a website, which has additional material available for download for both children and parents. ABOUT THE SERIES The books in the Resolving Series are simple, straightforward, but very clever tools. They work to help children realise how the characters in the books reflect their own situation. They explain why they are in the situation and aid them in working out ways of resolving the problems, normally with the help of their parents, teachers, guardians, counsellors and friends. The books also have a very useful toolbox section to help the child/children understand, practice and express their problem and themselves.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781847302403
Pub Date: 01 Mar 2011
Description:
Dermot O'Brien invites the reader into a world of beauty through the delicate medium of haiku. A humble form of poetry, haiku, although short in length, are sublime in content. For a poetic form that is so often exclusively associated with Japan, Dermot O'Brien guides the reader effortlessly to a more familiar territory - Ireland.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
ISBN: 9781847302182
Pub Date: 14 Feb 2011
Description:
This book provides a rich understanding of school bullying and the many forms it takes. The reader will be left in no doubt as to the serious consequences of bullying for the victims, the bullies, and, indeed, society. Crucial and practical steps are provided, especially for parents and teachers, as to how they can make a real difference in reducing the widespread and serious level of victimization and bullying in our schools today.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781847302472
Pub Date: 14 Feb 2011
Description:
This enchanting book is a boost and a tonic for the faith we celebrate at Christmas time. Christopher Hayden shows us how immensely relevant, practical and challenging our Christmas faith is. Carefully setting the stage for the birth of the Saviour, he gradually populates the crib with all its different characters, explaining the significance of each one.
Each chapter concludes with some points to ponder, making this an ideal book for preachers, as well as for prayers. The book combines sensitivity to the concerns of biblical scholarship with a popular approach style. It is intended to help people enter prayerfully and reflectively into the spirit of Christmas.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 83
ISBN: 9781847302489
Pub Date: 14 Feb 2011
Description:
Written for those who are affected by the addiction of a loved one, this book sets out the complex realities of dependency by looking at how addiction can become the whole family's illness. It is a no-nonsense guide to where your responsibilities lie when a partner, parent, or child is dependent, detailing the emotional and practical dilemmas these situations can demand. Relatives will find knowledge, understanding, reassurance, and practical advice throughout this book, regardless of their loved one's stage of addiction or recovery.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781847302120
Pub Date: 31 Dec 2010
Description:
Cover Up: Understanding Self-Harm is a guide for parents, teachers, therapists or anyone who lives with, supports or provides therapy for people who self-harm. This book blows away the stigma and myths that are attached to this distressing behaviour. It explains fully and comprehensively what self-harm is really about and includes a step-by-step section on how people who self-harm should and can be supported and helped.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 271
ISBN: 9781847302144
Pub Date: 31 Dec 2010
Description:
This book is an introduction to the main elements of the Catholic Church for those who would like to better understand their own faith and to participate in the Church’s life of faith more fully. Using the lived experience of well-known individuals, from St Thomas Aquinas to St Joan of Arc to Blessed John XXIII, it explores the many different aspects of the faith that we share. The main chapters of the book correspond to the four sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (concerning prayer, the sacraments, the commandments and the Creed), further illuminating our discovery of what we believe.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9781847302199
Pub Date: 02 Nov 2010
Description:
This little book on the Celtic Saints was first written as a guidebook for the pilgrim visiting the Celtic Saints Garden in Co. Donegal. This guidebook has now been adapted to comprise a short selection of favorite Celtic saints - at home and abroad - along with prayers inspired by them; their spirituality, endeavors for the faith, and personal expressions of Christianity during the Golden Age of Celtic spirituality and missionary outreach.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
ISBN: 9781847302205
Pub Date: 19 Oct 2010
Description:
Encountering God in the Margins takes the reader into the world of the marginalized - the slums, villages and other abandoned spaces in the undeveloped world - and allows their story to be told through the incidents, images, sounds and smells that the author has encountered and experienced. The book is an attempt to restore a voice to the voiceless through allowing them to share their life, their hopes, fears and struggles. ""This challenging and important book is sure to ignite debate.
""-Booklist, Starred Review Sept. 1, 2010
Format: Paperback
Pages: 188
ISBN: 9781847302151
Pub Date: 13 Oct 2010
Description:
This revised version is written for men and women of faith who may need a compass to keep themselves on track when things go wrong in the workplace. What is offered in this book will work best if absorbed in quiet moments alone, at times when there is a distance from the inevitable stress, worry and pressure that are part of everyday life and are certainly predictable parts of workplace life. The reader will find a down-to-earth spirituality that can close the gap between the material world and the spirit of the realm.
""As always, .Father Byron's wisdom and experience are appreciated and applauded.""-Catholic Library World
Format: Paperback
Pages: 88
ISBN: 9781847302229
Pub Date: 08 Oct 2010
Series: Resolving Books Series
Description:
Anger is probably the emotion most of us have the biggest difficulty with. This book shows how anger happens and helps readers understand how it affects the mind. It is aimed at children, their parents/guardians, teachers and professionals who work with the age group of six to twelve years.
This story is about two friends who fall out when they get angry with each other. They learn about what makes them angry and how it affects them. They then find new ways to manage their anger and negotiate a better solution for working together. Their friendship is all the stronger for understanding what has happened between them. ABOUT THE SERIES The books in the Resolving Series are simple, straightforward, but very clever tools. They work to help children realise how the characters in the books reflect their own situation. They explain why they are in the situation and aid them in working out ways of resolving the problems, normally with the help of their parents, teachers, guardians, counsellors and friends. The books also have a very useful toolbox section to help the child/children understand, practice and express their problem and themselves.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 76
ISBN: 9781847302236
Pub Date: 08 Oct 2010
Series: Resolving Books Series
Description:
In recent years, bullying has come to the forefront of schools as a serious problem. Policies have been written and strategies created. This book looks at bullying as a relational issue and puts forward ideas and strategies for the individuals themselves to use.
It is aimed at children, their parents/ guardians, teachers and professionals who work with the age group of six to twelve years. This story focuses on the effects bullying has on a boy called Dan. Dan becomes sad and withdrawn by the experience, his world changes completely. As the story continues, he finds support and learns helpful tips and ideas. He begins to regain his confidence and learns how to be happy again. ABOUT THE SERIES The books in the Resolving Series are simple, straightforward, but very clever tools. They work to help children realise how the characters in the books reflect their own situation. They explain why they are in the situation and aid them in working out ways of resolving the problems, normally with the help of their parents, teachers, guardians, counsellors and friends. The books also have a very useful toolbox section to help the child/children understand, practice and express their problem and themselves.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781847302250
Pub Date: 31 Aug 2010
Description:
Born in 1917, Cardinal Cahal B. Daly once remarked that he did not remember a time when he did not want to be a priest. Ordained in June 1941 for the diocese of Down and Connor, Cahal B.
Daly held the posts of Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise and Down and Connor, and in 1990 was appointed Archbishop of Armagh, just two years before the usual retiring age for bishops and archbishops. Made a cardinal in June 1991, his reputation as one of the Irish Catholic Church’s most outstanding spiritual and intellectual leaders was by this point well established.In this special commemorative book, those who met and worked with Cardinal Daly share their memories of the man who was, in the words of the former Archbishop of Tuam, Joseph Cassidy, a bit of an oul saint. Contributions came from Dame Nuala OLoan, Bishop Colm OReilly, Lady Sylvia Hermon MP, and many others.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781847302168
Pub Date: 17 Aug 2010
Series: Ceifin Papers
Description:
The question of leadership has to be one of the most critical facing us as a society right now. The twentieth century was about institutions; they shaped us. There is now a distrust of the institutions that were central to our lives, and people are calling into question the way leadership has been exercised.
We are aware of the need to change, but what kind of leadership will bring about that change? It is clear that a lot of organisations will have to return to first beginnings. What are banks for? What is the Church for? How does business and community connect? Is politics about parties or people? To whom do young people turn for ideals, for a sense of meaning and purpose? What kind of community/local leadership is needed? These are fundamental questions for our time and for the systems that serve us. There is no scarcity of analysis. There is no shortage of ideas. The papers from the 2009 Céifin Conference aim to address the kind of vision, values and leadership required for recovery. Contributors include Rachael English, Ray Kinsella and Michael Drumm.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 140
ISBN: 9781847301758
Pub Date: 21 Jun 2010
Description:
Book aimed at priests or lay ministers dealing with the issue of suicide. Fr. Aidan Troy famously went to the defense of besieged Catholic schoolgirls in Belfast's Ardoyne after Loyalists attacks.
He has now moved to Paris, France, as chaplain to English-speaking residents there.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781847302113
Pub Date: 01 Jun 2010
Description:
First published in 1993, this is the moving and inspiring story of how Jean Lavelle responded to the news that she had cancer. Jean now revisits this time in her life, of how she came to realise that there is more to cancer than its physical aspect, that the physical can be a symptom of the psychological. Having set out on her inward journey to heal herself, Jean wrote this book for the therapeutic value of writing it all down, of letting it flow onto the page, straight from the heart.
