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When Stephen Davison first met Irish road-racer Martin Finnegan in 2003, it marked the beginning of an enduring friendship that was tragically cut short when Martin was killed at the Tandragee 100 in May 2008. In over 150 pictures, Stephen Davison charts Martin's spectacular career - from his first race on the black stuff to the grueling days of training and his glory days as a champion. Flying Finn is Davison's stunning tribute to Martin, a b...

Titanic was not only a ship that embodied technological achievement, she was a microcosm of western civilisation and its misplaced certainties in a gilded age before World War 1. She was the second of an intended trio of huge passenger vessels built by Harland and Wolff for the White Star Line's premier service between Southampton and New York.

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The last in a series of three books written to cover Learning for Life and Work at Key Stage 3, it covers the three main strands, Personal Development, Citizenship and Employability at a level appropriate for Year 10 students. Written in a clear and engaging style, it is suitable for a broad range of abilities, making complex issues accessible.

A new beautifully illustrated Irish alphabet.

Seventeen men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, have been buried at Crumlin Road Gaol between 1854 and 1961. This is the story of execution in Belfast and of the men who were prepared to take a life, of the men, women and children who were their victims, and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating true crime stories.

This first history of the little known Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished. Now jointly owned by Irish Rail and Stena, it does still technically own line. Despite its short history and short mileage, the story is full of interest and intrigue.

The Ulster Transport Authority controlled public transport in Northern Ireland from 1948 to 1967 and was the forerunner of Translink. This book presents a full colour album and covers the steam and diesel trains operated by the Authority, as well as its well-known green buses.

A moving saga that takes the reader to the very heart of a close-knit, fiery, loving family - perfect for fans of Maureen Lee, Mary Larkin and Pam Weaver. It's 1941 and German bombs are falling on Belfast. Martha's girls face danger, hardship and difficult decisions.

Praised by Ian McEwan, Michael Longley, the Guardian and many others, A Time to Speak tells the story of Helen Lewis, shipped from Prague to Auschwitz at the start of WW2 as part of the Final Solution, and her struggle to survive the Holocaust.

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Following Tony Macaulay's successful career as a breadboy, he's going where few people from the upper Shankill have boldly gone before: to university.

Fan, musician and writer Roland Link has compiled a wealth of images of the legendary Belfast band through the 1970s and 80s. It includes many previously unseen photographs of the members on the road, on stage, in candid moments and in promotional out-takes. These are supported by a myriad of contemporary memorabilia (tour posters, tickets, passes and badges) and accompanied by comments from band members and a number of the photographers. The ...

St Patrick is one of the best-known and best-loved saints in the world. His life and legacy is ingrained in Irish history and society, as the annual 17 March celebrations across the globe show. John Killen brings together the legends, folklore, traditions and stories that have been associated with St Patrick across the centuries.

The full story of Northern Ireland's greatest ever team and the 1958 World Cup Campaign

This collection of short stories portrays Ireland as a place where magic balances all things, whether light or dark.

The second book from Waterford Whispers News, Ireland's leading satirical newspaper, Waterford Whispers News brings you brand new stories as well as all WWN's best bits.

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Paul Savage has sought out an intersting selection of over 200 images of Ulsterbus, Citybus and Lough Swilly buses and coaches from the last decade, and, along with informative captions, has brought the photographic record of those fleets bang up-to-date.

The aim of The Yellow Nib is to publish good writing by both established and emerging writers. An essay on the symbolism and history of King Kong appears alongside Ciaran Carson's Inaugural Lecture as Professor of Poetry at Queen's University Belfast. Other contributions include new poems by Derek Mahon. Michael Foley, and Francis O'Hare, and translations of Rainer Maria Rilke, Ingeborg Bachmann, and Giuseppe Gioachino Belli. There is also an ...