Christmas Books Catalogue 2020
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A Promised Land by Barack Obama
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Published : 17 Nov 2020 Format : Hardback 768 pages Publisher : Penguin Books Ltd Dimensions:240 x 156 (mm) A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracyIn the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency-a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil. Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden. A Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective-the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible. This beautifully written and powerful book captures Barack Obama's conviction that democracy is not a gift from on high but something founded on empathy and common understanding and built together, day by day. |
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by John Nicol
Hardback 464 pages
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Ltd
Published : 28 May 2020
163 x 242 x 39 (mm)
'The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her' Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero 'Compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama' James Holland, author of Normandy 44 From John Nichol, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Spitfire, comes a passionate and profoundly moving tribute to the Lancaster bomber, its heroic crews and the men and women who kept her airborne during the country's greatest hour of need. 'The Avro Lancaster is an aviation icon; revered, romanticised, loved. Without her, and the bravery of those who flew her, the freedom we enjoy today would not exist.'Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief of Royal Air Force Bomber Command, described the Lancaster as his 'shining sword' and the 'greatest single factor in winning the war'.
RAF bomber squadrons carried out offensive operations from the first day of the Second World War until the very last, more than five and a half years later. They flew nearly 300,000 sorties and dropped around a million tons of explosives, as well as life-saving supplies. Over 10,000 of their aircraft never returned.
Of the 7,377 Lancasters built during the conflict, more than half were lost to enemy action or training accidents. The human cost was staggering. Of the 125,000 men who served in Bomber Command, over 55,000 were killed and another 8,400 were wounded.
Some 10,000 survived being shot down, only to become prisoners of war. In simple, brutal terms, Harris's aircrew had only a 40 per cent chance of surviving the war unscathed. Former RAF Tornado Navigator, Gulf War veteran and bestselling author John Nichol now tells the inspiring and moving story of this legendary aircraft that took the fight deep into the heart of Nazi Germany.
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by John Nicol
Paperback / softback 480 pages
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Ltd
Published : 30 May 2019
THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER 'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane.' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys. 'A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine. By focussing on the men (and women) who flew the Spitfire, John Nichol has brought a fresh and powerful perspective to the story.
And by recording their bravery, humility, camaraderie, tragedy and sheer joy in flying their beloved Spits he has done them - and us - a valuable service' Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes.' Jon Dennis, Mail on Sunday magazine. 'A stirring portrait of a piece of aviation art in motion flown by the bravest of the brave. Nichol's Spitfire is still a sky-borne prima ballerina that kicks like Bruce Lee.' The Royal Air Force Times.
'A superb and compelling book. Brilliantly written with some incredible and astonishing stories; it is gripping, moving, emotional and sometimes humorous - just perfect' Squadron Leader (Ret) Clive Rowley, former Officer Commanding RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight 'A superb journey through the remarkable tale of that British icon, the Spitfire. Brilliantly and engagingly written, this is the most readable story of the aircraft and her pilots that I have ever had the pleasure to read in a period spanning some forty-odd years of personal study and research.
Truly stunning.' Andy Saunders, Editor, Britain at War Magazine. The perfect complementary narrative to the bestselling memoir by Geoffrey Wellum - First Light. Achtung, Spitfire! The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II.
But what happened to the redoubtable fighter and its crews beyond the Battle of Britain, and why is it still so loved today? In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany's domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn't planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend - the Spitfire.
Bestselling author John Nichol's passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire's deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition.
Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer. John Nichol's new book, Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend, is available now.
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Published in Paperback 20 August 2020
400 pages
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
The gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller from the author of The Flood. 2004: Rosalie is walking through the wild wetland behind her mother's home on the isolated Isle of Man when she stumbles across a body. Having strayed from the path and lost her brother, Dallin, it's hours before she's discovered, shaken and exhausted. With a reputation for telling stories, not many believe the little girl's tale of the body in the marsh.
2019: Dallin, estranged from his family, returns unannounced with a woman named Cora by his side. Cora's sister went missing fifteen years ago and she believes Rosalie was the one who found her. As dangerous secrets are unearthed, Cora and Rosalie start asking questions about a girl who some would rather keep buried...
A pacy and atmospheric crime novel, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Erin Kinsley.
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Series : Vera Stanhope
Format : Hardback 384 pages
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Published : 3 Sep 2020
Dimensions:162 x 242 x 37 (mm)
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by Michael Rutter and John Macavoy
Foreword by John McGuinness
Hardback
In 1992, when Michael Rutter was just 20 years old, he followed in his Dad's footsteps and began a career as a professional motorcycle racer, he has been racing ever since. This is his story of highs and lows, survival, luck and persistence, set against the raw, infectious atmosphere of the racing paddock. It is also a story of growing up with a global superstar for a father.
Read Michael's account of spending his childhood watching his dad's career - from fighting for world championships to fighting for his life after a devastating crash in 1985. Undeterred, Michael would go on to build his own career and forge his own unique path.
This is the remarkable tale of how Michael has stayed competitive for 30 years, and stepped out of his 4-time world champion dad's shadow to add his own name to the list of all time greats of the sport.
Michael has started 431 British Superbike races, 20 World Superbike races, and 16 MotoGP races while also competing in road racing, where he has started 90 Isle of Man TT, 83 Northwest 200 and 24 Macau Grand Prix races.
The Life of a Racer is a gripping journey into the mind and life of someone who was born in to the race paddock and who has been there ever since.
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Hardback 336 pages
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Published: 20 Aug 2020
Dimensions: 162 x 241 x 37 (mm)
Shane 'Shakey' Byrne lives life on the edge. He is the only person to win the British Superbike Championship six times. In Unshakable he tells the story of his remarkable life for the first time; a life that has lived on, and over, the limit.
He tells of the horrendous crash in which he nearly lost his life and recounts tales of gangsters, glamour models and glory in one of the most exciting and dangerous sports on the planet, Shane's previously untold story charts the journey from his abandonment as a new-born baby in a London city hospital to his unlikely crowning as one of the most popular British motorcycle racers of his generation. From his humble upbringing by adoptive parents on a council estate in Kent, to working night shifts on the London Underground in order to fund his early racing career, Byrne's unshakeable self-belief would take him from the tunnels deep below the capital city to the skies high above it, as a qualified helicopter pilot and the most decorated British Superbike Champion of all time.
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by David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross
Hardback 312 pages
Published 2/7/2020
Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter.
Published September 2020
Paperback chap book. 40 pages. Poetry
by Simon Maddrell
In the 19th century, the great Manx poet, T.E. Brown, brilliantly portrayed an island population in the throes of contradiction and change.
Simon Maddrell has built on that tradition.
Deeply personal, often painful, his poems evoke a vivid landscape in which old words and traditional lore are reassembled in new and challenging forms.
The effect of this multi-layered work is both beautiful and disconcerting.
Annie Kissack, Fifth Manx Bard.
In Throat Bone Maddrell asks us to consider the way memory, home, history and empire confer to shape our understanding of one another. Poems which at times stretch and contort to subtly lead us back into the way of the personal through anecdote, imagery and acute revelations. Maddrell has created a poetry that is primarily aware of itself. It appears comfortable in its want to excavate the more remote aspects of place, linking to the body and beyond.
Anthony Anaxagorou
Publisher, Out-Spoken Press & Author, After the Formalities.
From a "turf-cooked pot of spuds and herring" to shearwaters burrowing ashore, these are earthy poems, in touch with the flora and fauna of the Isle of Man. But Throat Bone does more than evoke a place. Maddrell's lines, "thick as liquorice", work hard to do justice to the Isle's accreted histories, some – like its queer history – violently suppressed and others buried by time. It takes great skill and patience to weigh such research against the flight of the lyric. The result is poems full of "old battle burns", but tender and hopeful nonetheless.
Will Harris, Author of RENDANG.
Due to be published November 2020 – available to pre-order
Craig Goffin is a licensed drone pilot and photographer living and working in the Isle of Man. His stunning, colourful images will take you on a journey through our beautiful land. Lush green meadows, forests and glens, where trees look like fireworks when viewed from above, and the blue waters of Man highlight the versatility of drone photography. See our spectacular ancient landscapes, modern townscapes and the rugged azure coastline. The Isle of Man really is a sparkling gem in the Irish Sea.
Photography by
Craig Goffin, Isle of Man by Drone
Compiled by
Miles Cowsill & Sara Donaldson
Format
Softback, 18.9cm x 24.6cm
Pages
128
Publication Date
November 2020
Publisher
Lily Publications
by Matthew Richardson
Format:Paperback / softback 160 pages, 30 illustrations and maps
Publisher : Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Published : 1 Jul 2020
Weight:410g
Dimensions:156 x 232 x 21 (mm)
The reader will perhaps be surprised to learn that the tiny Isle of Man, midway between the coasts of Lancashire and Northern Ireland, is one of the richest historic landscapes in Europe. Packed into its 225 square miles are dramatic stories of Bronze Age conflict, Viking warriors, Medieval kings, smugglers, maritime and railway history, wartime airfields and even a pirate radio station. Add to that the Island's unique motorsport heritage (on two, three and four wheels), and you have a combination unrivalled anywhere in the British Isles.
Whatever your passion, or whichever historical period appeals to you, the Isle of Man will have something fascinating to offer. Packed with illustrations, and using first-hand accounts to enhance the narrative, this book takes the reader on a chronological journey through the island's history, before offering a series of guided tours which pick up the highlights of each district. From Bronze Age hill forts, to Medieval castles.
From heritage railways, to historic quaysides. From award-winning museums, to country mansions, the Isle of Man has it all. Let this book be your guide to historic Britain's best-kept secret, as you explore a place untouched by the hectic pace of 21st century life, where heritage is, quite literally, to be found around every corner.
Author(s) John Hendy, Miles Cowsill
Format : Hardback, 22cm x 22cm
Pages : 144
Publication Date :September 2020 (PRE-ORDER NOW)
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world, having began operations in 1830. Today the company carry’s some 600,000 passengers annually, 170,000 cars and is the Island’s lifeline for freight. This book is an update on the history of the Isle of Man Steam Packet since our 175th Anniversary publication. The title includes a history of the company year by year, including the takeover over of the operation by the Isle of Man Government in 2019. The book includes a wealth of new photography since the last edition in 2005.
Due to be published Summer 2020.
by Peter Corrin
Published 29 July 2020
Publisher: Sea Breezes Publications Limited
Founded principally by John Thomas Kee, a former foreign going master mariner, the Ramsey Steamship Company was formed in 1913.
Based in the Isle of Man, it had a long and illustrious history operating relatively small coastal vessels until its eventual sad demise shortly after reaching its centenary in 2013. The names of all the ships owned by the company were prefixed with "Ben", meaning, girl, lady or woman in Manx gaelic and became known affectionately as the "Ben-boats".
In this book, drawing on wealth of previously unpublished photographs, Peter Corrin tells a personal story not only of its history, but his unique involvement and association with this fine company, and of many of the conscientious, dedicated, loyal and professional people, afloat and ashore, who served in it, during a period of many changes in Manx shipping.
Author : Charmian Knight
Format : Softback, 21cm x 14.8cm
Pages : 244
Publication Date
Late June 2020
Publisher : Self-published
– the story of my father, Godfrey Cretney.
For his pioneering work in comprehensive education, Godfrey Cretney was the first state school head teacher in England to be knighted. This mission had begun in the Isle of Man, when he was the first head of Castle Rushen School.
Born in Douglas, one of a large family, Godfrey was eighteen when he first left the island, but (as the saying goes) the island never left him.
This book recalls his life and personality, and celebrates the island he loved.
Due to be published late June 2020 – available to pre-order
Author(s) : Alan Cooper
Format Softback, 21cm x 14.8cm
Pages : 168
Publication Date : July 2020
Publisher : Lily Publications
This book is for those who want to experience the great wealth of countryside and coastal walks but with the added benefit of visiting interesting and historic churches and chapels, some dating back over hundreds or thousands of years. The 22 walks described here with detailed maps will take you through the many different landscapes of the Island – valleys, glens, open moorland, idyllic rural landscapes, craggy cliffs and sandy beaches. It includes walks exploring the heritage of our principal towns. The walks vary from 2 to 11 miles and are easily accessible by car or bus. If you are looking to explore the Isle of Man and see some wonderful and unique churches and chapels that tell stories about its history and social development this book is for you.
Due to be published July 2020 – available to pre-order
Author : Andrew Scarffe
Format : Softback, 29.7cm x 21cm
Pages : 160
Publication Date
Late June 2020
Publisher : Isle of Man Transport
The Snaefell Mountain Railway was the first mountain railway in the British Isles.
Opened in August 1895, it was built in only eight months by pioneering Victorian engineers at a time when electric traction was in its infancy.
Today, the Victorian tramcars still climb to Snaefell’s summit, 2036 feet above sea level, where the mountain scenery and views are unrivalled.
This book tells the story of the Snaefell Mountain Railway and also of the mountain itself. It recalls the history of the railway, from the first attempts to build a steam railway to the summit through to the present day. The rich social history of the mountain, mining, folklore and wildlife is described.
It is illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs, many of which have not previously been published.
Due to be published 19th June 2020 – available to pre-order.
Published September 2020
Paperback chap book. 40 pages. Poetry
by Simon Maddrell
In the 19th century, the great Manx poet, T.E. Brown, brilliantly portrayed an island population in the throes of contradiction and change.
Simon Maddrell has built on that tradition.
Deeply personal, often painful, his poems evoke a vivid landscape in which old words and traditional lore are reassembled in new and challenging forms.
The effect of this multi-layered work is both beautiful and disconcerting.
Annie Kissack, Fifth Manx Bard.
In Throat Bone Maddrell asks us to consider the way memory, home, history and empire confer to shape our understanding of one another. Poems which at times stretch and contort to subtly lead us back into the way of the personal through anecdote, imagery and acute revelations. Maddrell has created a poetry that is primarily aware of itself. It appears comfortable in its want to excavate the more remote aspects of place, linking to the body and beyond.
Anthony Anaxagorou
Publisher, Out-Spoken Press & Author, After the Formalities.
From a "turf-cooked pot of spuds and herring" to shearwaters burrowing ashore, these are earthy poems, in touch with the flora and fauna of the Isle of Man. But Throat Bone does more than evoke a place. Maddrell's lines, "thick as liquorice", work hard to do justice to the Isle's accreted histories, some – like its queer history – violently suppressed and others buried by time. It takes great skill and patience to weigh such research against the flight of the lyric. The result is poems full of "old battle burns", but tender and hopeful nonetheless.
Will Harris, Author of RENDANG.
Available now.Published by Loaghtan Books
Paperback 128 pages
210 mm x 210 mm
When holidaymakers discovered the Isle of Man, Port Erin became a favourite place to visit. Hotels were built and life started to revolve around the needs of its visitors. The old photographs in this book are drawn from the postcards such visitors sent home.
Now the town is reinventing itself again. Gone are most of the Victorian hotels, with their ballrooms, live entertainment and seaside competitions. Bathing machines have been turned into garden sheds and donkeys no longer trot along the sand. This book reminds us of the dramatic changes which have taken place in this seaside town.
by Sara Goodwins
Paperback 32 pages
Published by Loaghtan Books
The Isle of Man is noted for is its collection of stone crosses carved out of local slate and
decorated with swirling designs and fantastic beasts. Christian symbols, they also carry the sagas and language of pagan Viking invaders.
For centuries the crosses stood majestically in the landscape braving the weather and changing
fashions. Often they were the most striking man-made features in the Manx countryside.
Today most of the ancient crosses have been given sheltered accommodation in their old age.
Yet, for something so famous quite a lot is still tantalisingly obscure. Who raised the crosses and
why? How were they carved? Where did the stone come from? What do they mean? And do other countries have similar memorials?
This book explores and explains the stories behind these enigmas of the Manx landscape.
Published Oct 2019 by Rushen Heritage Trust, pre-order now
Paperback, 24cm x 17cm
Pages : 264
The fascinating history of Port St Mary and its people.
HOW A SMALL SEASIDE VILLAGE PARTNERED WITH THE SEA
If you live by the sea you get to know it as a partner, adapting to its moods, from calm, sunny days to furious stormy nights. Throughout its history, the people of Port St Mary ƒ?? known locally as Purt Le Moirrey ƒ?? have lived by and with the sea. It has provided them with a living, from fishing to shipbuilding to tourism. Without the sea, the village would not exist. The sea in question is the Irish Sea, in which the Isle of Man sits at the centre ƒ?? from Port St Mary, you can look across to England and Wales, and from its neighbouring twin, Port Erin, you can see the Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland.
This book, written by a team of ten volunteer authors who love Port St Mary, traces its fascinating history from 1829, when it depended entirely on fishing and farming, to 1979, the Millennium Year when the Isle of Man celebrated one thousand years of continuing independent government, the oldest in the world.
This is the story of a port and its people, from school teachers to shopkeepers, from boarding house owners to WWII German internees, from nurses to those who travelled the world by sea. It begins at a time when few people owned land and transport was primitive; moves on to the great days of herring fishing, with a 100+ strong fleet, the harbours bustling with fisher folk, gutter girls, kipper curers and ship builders; and through to the development of tourism and its glory days spanning the 1920s to the 1960s.
Itƒ??s a story which has universal significance, demonstrating how independent-minded people in a small place lived with the sea, made a living from it, and rode its changing moods.
This book is published by Rushen Heritage Trust, a not-for-profit charity, with all proceeds going towards the work of the Trust.
By Gemma Hjerth, illustrated by Kim Gee
In this Isle of Man ABC:
learn how creative you can be!
Hunt around Our Island, the Isle of Man.
Customise your treasure map - yes, you can!
Chose how to colour the Manx cat's face.
Add patterns to the biker in the TT race.
Record your memories of a smoky train ride.
Write 'Hello Little People' on the note that's inside.
Practise your letters, play Hunt the Wren,
match the Manx words with their pictures and then...
Make your own alphabet book, at the end.
Add a rainbow of colours, then read to a friend!
Manx culture, heritage, wildlife too.
A keep sake to treasure - and the artist is YOU!
Paperback
Gift Wrap available in Blue or Red with Manx patterns - see options
Manx ABC Poster available for ¶œ3.50 - see options
An informative, interactive and wonderfully illustrated celebration of Our Island.
It will appeal to young children, early readers and Isle of Man enthusiasts from near and far away.
You can even listen to the Manx translations in the book at www.isleofmanabc.com
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a colourful, digital illustration of an Isle of Man icon, a rhyming couplet and a Manx translation and pronunciation.
The book also features:
ƒ?½ A full page of Manx Gaelic translations and pronunciations, provided by Culture Vannin (with sound files of these to listen to at www.isleofmanabc.com)
ƒ?½ Four Manx Songs (the Manx National Anthem, The Laxey Wheel Song, Ramsey Town and Hunt the Wren)
ƒ?½ Two pages of interesting facts about the Isle of Man
ƒ?½ A little wren to hunt for
ƒ?½ Lots of Three Legs of Man to count!
Author : Dermot O'Toole
Softback, 21cm x 21cm
Pages 192
Publisher : Lily Publications
There is no more a place that is so hostile to mariners than the south-east coast of the Isle of Man, where the pitiful wind howls and the tide runs at six miles per hour. Many a sorrowful story is told of vessels tossed by the wild waves upon the cruel, sharp-edged rocks of Langness. Here at the Islandƒ??s southernmost point the cruel sea has taken countless men to a watery graves.
This book is mixed with bravery and with sorrow; the publication covers many of the main ship disasters of this wild coast, the construction of Langness lighthouse and the various lighthouses built on the Calf of Mann and the new Chicken Rock lighthouse. It is a story also of how a vigorously hard-fought twenty-year campaign by the inhabitants of Castletown, its High Bailiff and agent for the Shipwrecked Marinersƒ?? Society, led to improved lighting on the Isle of Manƒ??s most dangerous shore.
From Culture Vannin, Published Sept 2019
Ghosts, Bugganes & Fairy Pigs¶ÿis one of the most important books of Manx folklore ever published.
It offers one of the richest sources of traditional tales from the Isle of Man, including fairies, bugganes, ghosts, giants, witches and so much more.Collected over a hundred years ago by Karl Roeder, it is reprinted here for the first time since 1904 and now includes exciting additional material.Stories include the origins of Hunt the Wren, the murdered witch of Slieu Whallian, and perhaps the Isle of Manƒ??s oldest UFO sightingƒ?ÝThe book is one of the richest sources of traditional tales from the Isle of Man, much of which was gathered from Edward Faragher ƒ?? ƒ??Ned Beg Hom Ruyƒ?? ƒ?? the legendary poet of Cregneash.As well as folklore, it contains fascinating pieces on history, language, literature and other things of Manx interest, as well as some more theoretical discussions of Manx matters unmatched then or since.All of it has been faithfully transcribed and introduced by Stephen Miller, whose knowledge of the material is second to none.Anyone interested in the Isle of Man will find this book enormously fascinating and endlessly rewarding.
by Isle of Man based author, J C Williams
See also Frank n Stan 2, 3 and 4!
Frank's had better days
The doctor gave him the news he didn't want and Frank's discovered the worst kept secret in Liverpool; that his wife's fitness instructor is providing her services that extend beyond the gym.
With time a dwindling commodity, Frank decides it's time to do something he wants to do. With a little encouragement from his oldest friend, Stan, the first destination for his "bucket-list" is the Isle of Man TT Races.
They were content to just spectate, but fate had other ideas.
By Mervin Russell Stokes MBE
Edited by Miles Cowsill
Second edition
Hardback, 22.5cm x 25cm
Pages : 120
Publication Date : November 2019
Publisher : Lily Publications
And other misadventures of the former theatre manager ƒ?? 2nd edition
Due to popular demand, this book is being republished and updated, originally published in 2006. The book is not a blow-by-blow account of the extraordinary restoration of the Gaiety Theatre and Opera House in Douglas, nor is it intended to be. The words are a ƒ??tripƒ?? through the often hilarious memories and misfortunes of Mervin Russell Stokes, the man who has spent much of his working life serving the Gaiety and whose dedication in reincarnating this magnificent Frank Matcham playhouse became an all-consuming passion.
This book is a must-have for all theatre lovers.
Due to be published November 2019 ƒ?? available to pre-order.
Compiled byEmma Ames, Miles Cowsill, Sara Donaldson
Photography by Simon Park
Hardback, 24cm x 17cm
Pages 272
Publication Date :November 2019
Publisher Lily Publications
Following on from the hugely popular first edition, this new¶ÿIsland Kitchen¶ÿbrings you more mouth-watering recipes from the Islandƒ??s finest establishments. Using the Isle of Manƒ??s world-famous ingredients, you can enjoy creating restaurant-quality meals and pick up tips from the Islandƒ??s talented chefs along the way. New recipes from large restaurants, small intimate cafes, bars and breweries allow you to create the quality meals served in your favourite Isle of Man eateries, all in the comfort of your own home.
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Illustrated by:Gareth Lucas
100 piece Jigsaw and 24 page book full colour throughout
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
A brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a busy night time scene, plus a 24-page picture puzzle book presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw measures 59 x 40 cm and both the jigsaw and book are illustrated by Gareth Lucas. Can you find a leopard who's lost her spots, an owl reading a bedtime story, a bat wearing socks and lots more?
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Illustrated by:Gareth Lucas
100 piece Jigsaw and 24 page book full colour throughout
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
A fabulous jigsaw teeming with colourful fish and a 24-page picture puzzle book, presented together in a beautiful sturdy box. The jigsaw has 100 chunky pieces and measures 59 x 40cm, and the picture puzzle book is packed with things to spot and talk about. Can you spot a pirate's hat, the captain's spoon, a message in a bottle and lots more?
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By: Sam Smith
300 piece Jigsaw and 16 page book
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.
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Illustrated by: Federica Iossa
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published:5 Sep 2019
Dimensions:213 x 310 x 47 (mm)
Discover the wonders of our Solar System with this fold-out book and 200-piece jigsaw. The sturdy box contains a jigsaw showing the planets, their moons and the spacecraft that have been sent to explore them, plus an 8 page double-sided fold-out illustration of our solar system packed with fascinating facts and links to websites to find out more.
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Set includes:
Set of 6 x 75 ml acrylic paints, colours are black, white, red, green, blue, yellow and 3 brushes
Little Book of Rock Painting
Daler Rowney Gloss Varnish for Acrylics
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Free delivery to IOM addresses, enter code MANXSHIP at checkout - make sure you set country as ISLE OF MAN
This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for acrylic painting. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
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Only a few left!
Free delivery to IOM addresses, enter code MANXSHIP at checkout - make sure you set country as ISLE OF MAN
This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for watercolour painting. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
This package contains :
Free delivery to IOM addresses, enter code MANXSHIP at checkout - make sure you set country as ISLE OF MAN
This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for painting and drawing. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
This package contains :
Free delivery to IOM addresses, enter code MANXSHIP at checkout - make sure you set country as ISLE OF MAN
This Royal Langnickel set has everything you need for sketching and drawing. Ideal for the beginner, student or experienced artist and makes a great gift for kids and adults. The aluminium case it comes in has clear windows on both sides so you can easily see what is in the case and transport your materials wherever you go.
This package contains :
Only a few left!
A Bridge Bookshop selection of Daler Rowney watercolour / sketching equipment, bundle includes:
Why not take up a new hobby or stock up on the essentials. Bundles can be tailored to your specs, just give us a call, 01624 833376
