"Duff's fascinating account of his twelve hundred-mile journey around the Irish coast . . . is a story of discovery, of courage and perseverance, and life." — Irish VoiceA sea kayak battles the freezing Irish waters as the morning sun rises out of the countryside. On the western horizon is the pinnacle of Skellig Michael—700 feet of vertical rock rising out of exploding seas. Somewhere on the isolated island are sixth-century monastic ruins where the light ...

The CBC Literary Award–winning title story from Claire Battershill’s debut collection, winner of the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award, and a finalist for the Canadian Authors Association Emerging Writer Award and the PEN International / New Voices Award.For as long as Susan can remember, the circus has been part of her family’s DNA – her mother was a gifted contortionist, and her grandfather played the role of a man-wrestling bear. Coming from suc...

The festive traditions that sprang up in Victorian times are often attributed in part to the Christmas stories of Charles Dickens and their evocative depictions of nineteenth-century life. This collection brings together five of Dickens' best-known Christmas stories: the universally loved 'A Christmas Carol', as well as 'The Chimes', 'The Cricket on the Hearth', 'The Battle of Life', and 'The Haunted Man'.

An epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world?s greatest round of golfIn his thirties, married, and staring down impending fatherhood, Tom Coyne was well familiar with the last refuge of the adult male: the golfing trip. Intent on designing a golf trip to end all others, Coyne looked to Ireland, the place where his father had taught him to love the game years before. As he studied a map of the island and plotted his itinerary, it dawned on...

This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city att...

101 Irish Phrases You Need To Know: An essential guide to Irish lingo, slang and pub talk is a book designed to help visitors to Ireland get to grips with the way we speak English here.The variant of English spoken in Ireland, Hiberno-English has many forms and varies from county to county so we have attempted to pull together as many well-known phrase together in one go.Humorous, irreverent and always witty, the book will amuse and entertain you as well as informing, amazi...

'At one moment you seem to be in the Lake District; then you could be on the moon; then you are in a wilderness; and then beside a Norwegian fjord.' When Edward decided to cycle around Ireland, he was enchanted by prehistoric fortresses, rugged landscapes, and landladies who insisted on washing his shirts. He takes you with him on a gentle ride up the west coast, eating enormous breakfasts and fresh fish for supper along the way, and stopping to chat to peat-cutters, fishermen, eccentric t...

A virtual Irish pub crawl, and no hangover! The Pubs of Ireland eBook is a "coffee table" style photo book containing color photos of beautiful authentic traditional Irish pubs in Ireland. Great for viewing on any eBook reader or tablet device. A variety sample of stunning Irish pub photos and top Irish family name pubs inside, including Byrnes, Cassidy, Flanagan, Flynn, Murphy, O'Brien, O'Connor, O'Shea, Regan, Ryan, and more. The photo book contains over 35 different Irish pub photos and...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Manchester in the northwest of England, about equidistant between Liverpool and Leeds.Manchester once had a negative reputation derived from its industrial past. Things have dramatically changed in the last decade and now the city has a vibrant, exciting air. Investment in the city's regeneration following the 1996 IRA bomb and 2002 Commonwealth Games has paid off and Manchester is well worth a visit, even if just for a couple of days, ...

Find the craic in Dublin with this Berlitz Pocket Guide, a concise, full-colour guide to Ireland's fast-paced capital. It tells you everything you need to know about the best places to visit in the city, from the party district Temple Bar, to the grand boulevard O'Connell Street and the ever-popular Guinness Storehouse. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text.The guide is full of ideas for enjoying this friendly and ...

Children enjoy learning about cultures that differ from what they are accustomed to. A Nations of Europe picture book opens the door to new experiences, and introduces children to new ideas and concepts through learning about the differences and commonalities between nations. Exposing children to other customs, languages, types of government, and landscapes broadens their horizons and increases their open-mindedness. A picture book can be used as a gateway vehicle to enhancing a child's in...

Newcastle, england, edinburgh, geordie, scotland, hadrians wall, romansOur illustrated travel guide will take you to Newcastle, a lively and diverse city, known for its nightlife, art, music and sports. Compact, attractive and friendly, it is one of England's core cities and is a centre of culture, architecture and business. Newcastle is a starting point for tours of the Northumberland coast and Hadrian's Wall. The town is also home to the Geordie culture, with a rich heritage of...