General

A comprehensive reference work of the coins and tokens used and issued in the Isle of Man from earliest times to the present day.

This reference work has taken about 25 years to compile and the author, Mike Southall, acquired his interest in coins in the Isle of Man when the new decimal series was issued in 1971 . The first offical Manx coins, halfpennies and pennies were issued by the Lord of Mann, James Stanley 10th Earl of Derby, and were made legal tender by an Act of Tynwald on 24th June 1710. Manx coins and a variety of tokens were circulating on the Island until 1939. Thereafter British coins became the only legal currency until decimalisation in February 1971. Also well documented are many Viking hoards together with a mishmash of coins and tokens used in the 17th century.

This well illustrated book makes compelling reading and is a useful reference work for anyoune with an interest in the coins of the Isle of Man
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This book is an exploration in pictures, words and music of the fascinating story of the Isle of Man's churches and chapels, which over the past millennium and a half have provided the ever-present backdrop to its people's lives.

From the timeless intimacy of Marown Old Church to the soaring magnificance of the New Kirk Braddan, and from the Methodist simplicity to Catholic oppulence, the churches and chapels of the Island reflect the people who built and used them

Artchitectural historian Jonathan Kewley explains why and how they were built and identifies features of particular interest. Magnificent colour photographs capture the essence of the buildings and reveals details often unfamiliar even to regular visitors. On the accopmpanying CD, the well known organist Gareth Moore plays a selection of pieces on fifteen of the Island's best organs.
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This second volume of short stories again contains twelve tales based around every month of the Manx year. They all have a basis in fact or local legend and are as individual as their respective creators. Some are amusing, some spooky and some are just plain odd but each will give you a glimpse of a truly unique and beautiful Island.

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This is an eclectic mix of twelve stories, one for each month of the year,set in and around the Isle of Man. Some are scary, some are funny, some are downright weird and a few may even frighten you a little. But all have one thing in common, a sting in the tail.
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This book is a collection of short stories set in the Isle of Man. Though they are different in time and place, they are linked in themes and concerns, all dealing with island life. A sense of increasing pace of change, the impact of modernity and what is lost holds the whole collection together.
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This is a photographic essay of the Isle of Man and contains a stunning collection of new images photographed by the people of the Isle of Man,depicting the ever-changing moods of the Island and its way of life. The deep love of the islanders for their home and the freshness of their vision is given full expression in this book. This book has been produced as a limited edition.
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Visions of Mann is a tour of the Isle of Man made through striking images and enlightening captions and so making it a book to be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the Isle of Man. The book gives the reader a glimpse into why the Isle of Man continues to be such a draw for visitors, new residents and an international business community.
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This beautifully produced book is an intriguing combination of photographs, history, conspiracy theories and trivia of the Isle of Man.
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A follow up to the very succesful 'Spirirt of Mann' featuring high quality aerial colour photographs of the Island.
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This book is a beautiful full colour photographic record of the coastal scenes around the Isle of Man. Michael Thompson and Miles Cowsill took the photographs from land and sea and togethers with the writings of terry Cringle and Frank Cowin, have created a photographic archive which defines the isle of man as never before.
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The Manx countryside is rich in wildlife, much of which goes unnoticed or is difficult to identify unless you are an expert.

This book will help you recognise the more common insects you are likely to see around the garden and in the wild. It describes and illustrates over a hundred common species and gives the reader essential information for accurate identification. The superbly detailed colour illustrations, with helpful notes and descriptions, will enhance any walk in the country and make this book an ideal guide for naturalists of all ages.
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From describing the Isle of Man's broad variety of wild flower habitats and their respective flora through to helping plant your own wild flower garden this guide contains a wealth of fascinating facts and information. Superb colour photographs throughout.
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This book is a spectacular celebration of Manx gardens and the gardeners who created them. Beautifully illustrated and informatively written.
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This book provides for the first time a full list of Manx Gaelic names for the flora of the Isle of Man. It makes identifying and finding Manx plant names easy as well as giving a useful guide to their meaning and pronounciation.

A review of the history and status of birds in the Isle of Man.

This fictional story will appeal to adults and older children.

It is the summer of 1971, Sam's only worries are keeping out of the reach of his big brother and on the right side of his teacher. He's dying to go on holiday like his friends, but there's no chance of that. Suddenly a devastating accident throws the family into chaos and Sam blames himself. Holidays are now the last thing on his mind, but Sam does get a trip to the Isle of Man, a remarkable adventure which will change his life forever.

This book is a study of Manx milestones and traces back the history of some of them. The majority of these Island stones actually predate the motor car by a hundred years or so.

For Juan Kerruish a boy only ever noticed by the school bullies his world is about to turn upside down. When he meets Bea the Fynoderee a creature thought to exist only in myth he discovers that he carries a message from the past that could change the course of the future.
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A tale of two small children brought up in poverty in the Isle of Man.

A brief outline of the Island from a come-over's point of view!