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Uncle Pete's plane is missing, AGAIN! It's been shot down by evil wildlife hunters and has sunk deep into the cold Arctic sea. The fourth book in the Uncle Pete series by local author David Flanagan. Paperback
'The Holocaust, My Family and Me' In this moving memoir, Miriam Landor shares her family's harrowing experiences of the Holocaust and the lasting impact this dark chapter of history had on the generations that followed. By Miriam Landor. Paperback.
Aspects of Orkney. This is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about the Orkney Islands, covering their archaeology and history, and the characteristics and way of life of the island people through the centuries. It is the result of a combined effort of a team of scholars from various disciplines. Edited by R. J. Berry and H. N. Firth. Hardback.
Dreaming of life beyond the barnyard, Charlie the chicken leaves the safety of his Orkney farm to explore a world of sparkling seas, towering cliffs and hidden dangers. Orcadian Version. With full colour pictures, Orcadian dialect and an original song and video to download. From Wild Spark Publishing.
In this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. John Murray Classics Edition, with a new foreword by Amy Liptrot. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 1994. Winner of the Saltire Society Literary Award 1994. By George Mackay...
'An Orcadian Seafarer in Peace and War'. Research by Dr Ray Fereday with assistance of John H Ballantyne Further Researched and Written by Spencer J Rosie Paperback.
SIGNED COPY PRE-ORDER - SIGNING tbc end of November. Unsigned copies available to pre-order here. Giddy Limit Cartoon Strips from 'The Orcadian'. The massively popular creator of 'The Orcadian' cartoon strip Giddy Limit publishes his 20th anniversary book. By Alex Leonard.
A busy year in the life of a boy who lives at Kirbuster in Birsay in the late 16th century. By Margaret Tait Flaws. With illustrations by Bridget Woodford. Paperback.
Orkney v Shetland - the story of the Junior Inter-County. 1947-2008. The Junior Inter County Sports is a unique annual contest between Orkney and Shetland, in which youngsters under the age of 18 proudly represent their island group against the "auld enemy". By Jockie Wood. Hardback.
Selected poems, newspaper and magazine articles, plays, short stories, children's stories, essays and observations: 1966-2007. From Papa Westray-based writer Jim Hewitson.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Series Map. Orkney - covering Sanday, Eday, North Ronaldsay & Stronsay. 1:25 000 4cm to 1km - 2 1/2 inches to 1 mile Now includes mobile download. Active Waterproof Version available here.