Peter Pearson
Born in 1955, Peter was educated at Kingstown School and Trinity College Dublin. Peter now lives with his wife and two sons in County Wexford. He has written the bestselling Between the Mountains and the Sea, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County, which details the architectural heritage of the county, and The Heart of Dublin, published in 2000, which charts the origins and planning of Dublin's streetscapes from early times to the present day. His latest book, Decorative Dublin is a beautifully illustrated account of the many decorative elements to be found on Dublin's streets and in its buildings.
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Between the Mountains and the Sea - Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CountyBy Peter Pearson Illustrated by Robert VanceThe history, both economic and social, of South Dublin from an acknowledged expert in the field. New edition of this unique bestseller, fully revised and updated. Includes a 32-page colour introduction highlighting changes since the first edition. Category: History and the PastPublisher: O'Brien Press |
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Could more than a million species disappear in the 21st century? Drawing upon a wide range of illuminating case studies from around the world, Driven to Extinction provides a balanced and highly readable insight into the potential impacts of climate change on the diversity of life. Category: Science and NaturePublisher: Natural History Museum |
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Peter Pearson's Decorative Dublin is a feast for the eye, celebrating the city's decorative surfaces in ironwork, brickwork, stone, glass, plaster, its fanlights, doors and windows…and more. Category: Architecture, Art and DesignPublisher: O'Brien Press |
