Fully revised & updated, this is the only book with detailed information & maps on every Scottish isl&. With the author`s own paintings liberally illustrating it, this beautiful guide will take you everywhere, whether by armchair or yacht. From the abandoned crofts of Mingulay & the standing stones of Orkney to the white beaches of Colonsay & the spectacular Cuillins of Skye, this is the first complete gazetteer to cover all of Scotland`s many hundreds of islands, including those which are uninhabited & those which are notoriously difficult to reach. Packed with information on access, anchorages, points of historical or natural interest & things to do & see, this fascinating compendium provides indispensable information for touring, for browsing, for reference, & for all of those travellers who wish to experience some of the most beautiful & remote places in the world. No other book begins to emulate the range & depth of the information contained in The Scottish Islands. Illustrated with full-colour illustrations & relief maps of all the main islands, this is both an impressive work of reference & a fascinating personal view of Scotland`s distant outposts. ...

Part of a trilogy on Scottish history, T.M. Devine`s ” The Scottish Nation: A Modern History” traces the epic story of a nation from the Union with England to today`s debates on the possibilities of Scottish independence. Drawing on extensive research & exploring everything from the high politics of the devolved parliament to the everyday effects of huge & growing levels of social inequality, this bestselling history places Scotland firmly within an international context & provides a key focus for the ongoing debate regarding Scotland`s future. Ranging from high politics to everyday life, ” The Scottish Nation” is the most read modern history of Scotland at home & abroad: vital to understanding an ancient nation at a crucial time. ” Outstanding.. .if you are after answers to the big questions of Scottish history, Devine is your man”. (Niall Ferguson). ” Magnificent.. .a high achievement, a history of modern Scotland which, rarely for the subject, endows with sweep & power the changes that have created the country we live in”. (Michael Fry, ” The Herald”). ” The work of a compendious historical mind.. .the first history of Scotland which both a nationalist & a unionist Scot can keep on their shelves with pride, & that is a large achievement in itself”. (John Lloyd, ” Financial Times”). ”A formidable work.. .quite remarkable”. (Donald Dewar). ”A fiercely intelligent account of Scotl&... Devine is the country`s most prominent historian, & from the evidence of this book, rightly so”. (Rosemary Goring, ” Scotland on Sunday”). T.M. Devine, OBE is University Research Professor & Director of the Research Institute of Irish & Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen. His other books include ” The Scottish Nation” & ” To the Ends of the Earth”. ...

At a time when Scotland is once again considering life as an independent nation, The Scottish Nationality Test is essential reading for any citizen or visitor with a sense of humour. Scotland has long been recognised as one of the greatest countries in the world. & with global warming & long hot summers just around the corner, soon everyone will want to live in the New Scotl&, whether it`s independent or not. But there may not be room for everyone, so how Scottish are you? For example, do you know what Scottish women really think of Scottish men? Or the definition of a Scottish heatwave? These vital questions & more are answered in The Scottish Nationality Test. So take the test now & find out how Scottish you really are
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New title in the same series as bestselling The Stornoway Black Pudding Bible, The Italian Sausage Bible & The Macsween Haggis Bible Salmon can be eaten any time, & makes excellent starters, main courses, breakfasts & snacks, & there suggestions for all of these in this book. Due to its high protein content, omega-3 fatty acids & vitamin D, salmon is one of the most nutritious fish available, with many health specialists recommending that it should be eaten three times a week. In this handy & varied collection of recipes, award-winning chef Claire Macdonald demonstrates the enormous versatility of salmon in forty mouth-watering recipes which show you could eat salmon seven days a week & still never tire of it. Hot-smoked salmon, cold-smoked salmon, salmon fillets & Gravalax (salmon cured with sugar, salt & dill) all feature, together with a huge range of imaginative accompaniments, from beetroot, cheese & cream to bananas, tomatoes, garlic & prosciutto. ...

' Thaim wi a guid Scots tongue in their heid are fit tae gang ower the warld.' In The Scottish World, renowned broadcaster Billy Kay takes us on a global journey of discovery, highlighting the extraordinary influence the Scots have had on communities & cultures on almost every continent. While others have questioned the self-confidence of the Scots, Kay has travelled the world from Bangkok to Brazil, Warsaw to Waikiki & found ringing endorsements for the integrity & intellect, the poetry & passion of the Scottish people in every country he has visited. He expands people's view of Scotland by relating remarkable stories of the wealthy Scottish merchant community in Gdansk; of national geniuses of Scots descent, such as Lermontov in Russia & Grieg in Norway; of an American Civil War blamed on Sir Walter Scott & initiated in the St. Andrews Society of Charleston; of inspirational missionaries in Calabar & Budapest; of Scotch Professors establishing football in soccer strongholds like Barcelona & Sao Paulo; of pioneers like Sandeman & Cockburn & the Scottish roots of many of the great wines of Europe; & of our amazing involvement in liberation movements in Malawi, Chile, Peru, Greece, Corsica & India. The Scottish World is a celebration of the enormous contribution the Scots have made to the modern world. ...

Nothing experienced in human history, before or since, eclipses the terror, tragedy & scale of the Black Death, the disease which killed millions of people in Medieval Europe. ” The Scourging Angel” tells the story of Britain immediately before, during & after this catastrophe. Against a backdrop of empty homes, half-built cathedrals & pestilence-saturated cities, we see communities gripped by unimaginable fear, shock & paranoia. By the time it completed its pestilential journey through the British Isles in 1350, the Black Death had left half the population dead. Despite the startling toll of life, physical devastation & sheer human chaos it inflicted, Britain showed an impressive resilience. Amid disaster many found opportunity, & the story of the Black Death is ultimately one of survival. ...

scouts have been part of the fabric of British society since the Movement`s founding by Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell in 1907, & Scout training continues to provide young people with `instruction in good citizenship` to this day. Beginning with an outline of Baden-Powell`s life & influences, Susan Cohen here tells the story of the Scout Movement & its growth from an experimental camp held on Brownsea Isl&, Dorset, attended by a handful of boys, into a multi-cultural, multi-national movement involving (in 2011) some 400, 000 young people (including 60, 000 girls) in the UK & millions of others across the world. ...

Robert Bickers` ” Scramble for China” explains the roots of China`s complex relationship with the West by illuminating a dramatic, colourful & sometimes shocking period of the country`s history. In the early nineteenth century China remained almost untouched by British & European powers
- but as new technology started to change this balance, foreigners gathered like wolves around the weakening Qing Empire. Would the Chinese suffer the fate of much of the rest of the world, carved into pieces by Europeans? Or could they adapt rapidly enough to maintain their independence?A pertinent & well-timed look at this intriguing period.
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The Scramble for the Arctic examines the history of the region & its exploration, the current state of ownership, the legal status of the Arctic & its waters, the likely outcomes of today’s power-plays & what is at stake both politically & ecologically. The map of the arctic is literally being redrawn by global warming & the ownership of its various segments will be one of the defining issues of the next decade. The Scramble for the Arctic is an informed & clear-sighted account by leading Arctic scholars & explorers Richard Sale & Eugene Potapov that analyses the competing interest of nations, corporations & last, but absolutely not least, species. ...

Hey guys, I`m Alfie & welcome to The Scrapbook of My Life! Inside this book you`ll read all about the day I was born & what it was like growing up with my family in Brighton. Read stories from my childhood & teen years, right up until present day, &, of course, all about how my crazy You Tube journey began & my thoughts on what the future holds. I`ve had some amazing adventures & met some awesome people along the way, & like everything I do I wanted to share it all with you. Oh & how could I forget to tell you that you can also join in & create your own scrapbook next to mine? Just fill in the blank sections by writing down your memories, or any fun facts that you don`t want to forget. You can also stick your favourite photos or souvenirs to the pages, so that in many years to come you can look back on your own life! The Scrapbook of My Life also

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