'In Irish there are so many great rain words and magic words and highly specific natural words (such as the material put on the hooves of donkeys to stop them slipping in ice), or words to communicate with animals, or evocative plant words, or the gorgeous words for different amounts of light in the sky, or words that hint at different ways of seeing colour, or twilight words ... ' &nbsp; Manchán Magan is fascinated by words, particularly Irish words, with all of their complex meanings and associations and their connections to the natural world. Having enjoyed huge success with his bestselling book Thirty-Two Words for Field, Manchán now brings his infectious wonder and enthusiasm for the Irish language to a younger audience, offering delightful translations and explanations of animal, bird, fish, insect and nature words. &nbsp; When you see the world through Irish, you see the world differently. Get ready to share the magic with this delightful book for readers of all ages.

Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature

Children's Books

Magan, Manchán

Education & Reference

Gill Books

Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Traveling province by province through Ireland, Manchán outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside.Discover the&nbsp;dobharchú&nbsp;or water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow&nbsp;Cailcheir&nbsp;of Sligo's Keash Caves; the Burren's&nbsp;ollphéist&nbsp;or great serpent; the&nbsp;Caoránach&nbsp;or hairy worm of Lough Derg; the one-eyed salmon of Ballyshannon; and the man wolves of Ossory, County Kilkenny,&nbsp;amongst many others. This stunning gift book is a feast for the eyes for Manchán fans of all ages.

Wolf-Men and Water Hounds: The Myths, Monsters and Magic of Ireland

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Angels and Rabies follows the author on a backpacking trip through the Americas. Along the way he meets a Hollywood starlet, witnesses the outbreak of war in Ecuador, and ends up in the mighty Amazon jungle. Magan is uniquely qualified to document his journey, having written, presented and co-produced over 50 travel documentaries that have aired on such TV programs as the Travel Channel. This fantastic, compelling account tells the story of what a young Irishman can do when let loose on these continents.

Angels and Rabies: A Journey Through the Americas

Travel

Travel Writing

Brandon Books

Manchan's Travels: A Journey Through India

Asia

Turnaround

Truck Fever: A Journey Through Africa

Africa

A stunning debut novel, a richly amusing tale of loners and eccentrics; a kooky, deranged love story with its heart in just the right place. In New Hampshire, Rachel's world falls apart when her boyfriend dies. Slicing her skin with razor blades no longer gives relief. A stranger claiming to be a long-lost aunt turns up at her home, and Rachel allows her into her life. As they travel to a remote coastal village in Ireland, a tale of chance and despair turns into a weirdly compelling transatlantic love story.                                 ""[A] wise and witty first novel.""-Irish Voice ""A unique, offbeat and humorous coming of age tale, `Oddballs' is a worthwhile pick for general fiction readers.""-Midwest Book Review

Oddballs: A Novel of Affections

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

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