Scottish Journey
Author : Edwin Muir
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 1935
Category : Scotland
ISBN :
Outlander
Author : Diana Gabaldon
Publisher : Dell
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2004-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0440335167
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. One of the top ten best-loved novels in America, as seen on PBS’s The Great American Read! Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives. This eBook includes the full text of the novel plus the following additional content: • An excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s Dragonfly in Amber, the second novel in the Outlander series • An interview with Diana Gabaldon • An Outlander reader’s guide Praise for Outlander “Marvelous and fantastic adventures, romance, sex . . . perfect escape reading.”—San Francisco Chronicle “History comes deliciously alive on the page.”—New York Daily News
A Scottish Journey
Author : James McEnaney
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 12,23 MB
Release : 2020-04-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1912387468
Book Description
'Scotland as I saw it on this journey is vibrant and exciting and very much alive, a tartan patchwork of the past, present and future of the country woven together by all those people who have ever called it 'home' and all the others who will.' James McEnaney sees Scotland as a 'complicated and conflicted place' that needs a disruption of the status quo. He presents the country as he found it on his journey – struggling with contemporary mistakes and historic wrongs, but also bustling with energy and expectation, ultimately offering glimpses of the better, brighter future which might just be on the way.
Scottish Journey
Author : Edwin Muir
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 28,94 MB
Release : 1935
Category : Scotland
ISBN :
Book Description
Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir
Author : Ninya
Publisher : Ninya
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
“Who goes to Scotland for two weeks with a stranger they met over the internet?” Are you feeling stuck in a rut, yearning for adventure, and seeking a fresh start? Discover the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone and embarking on an unforgettable journey to Scotland. Ninya's true story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that await us, even when life seems at its darkest. At forty-three, Ninya found herself at a crossroads. Her life had been marred by addiction, cancer, and the painful aftermath of a divorce. Overwhelmed by depression and anxiety, she was desperately in need of a change. That change arrived in the form of a message from a stranger, offering her a chance at self-healing through a hiking expedition across the breathtaking Scottish highlands. Join Ninya as she steps out of her comfort zone and into the unknown, guided by a woman whose unorthodox methods challenge her every step of the way. In this poignant memoir, you'll experience the highs and lows of Ninya's adventure as she traverses winding one-lane roads, hikes majestic mountains, and explores awe-inspiring glens. From the rugged beauty of the Scottish wilderness to the unexpected twists and turns of fate, you'll find yourself captivated by Ninya's courage and resilience. Prepare to be swept away by a story that is equal parts hilarious and terrifying, heartwarming and empowering. As Ninya confronts her fears and reclaims her power, you'll witness the incredible transformation that unfolds against the backdrop of Scotland's breathtaking scenery. "Scotland with a Stranger" is more than just a travel memoir. It's a testament to the indomitable spirit of women over 40, reminding us that it's never too late to embark on a journey of self-discovery and find the strength to heal ourselves. Ninya's story will inspire you to embrace the unknown, face your fears head-on, and rediscover the beauty and magic that life has to offer.
The Scots
Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 17,89 MB
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 085790020X
Book Description
History has always mattered to Scots, and rarely more so than now at the outset of a new century, with a new census appearing in 2011 and after more than ten years of a new parliament. An almost limitless archive of our history lies hidden inside our bodies and we carry the ancient story of Scotland around with us. The mushrooming of genetic studies, of DNA analysis, is rewriting our history in spectacular fashion. In The Scots: A Genetic Journey, Alistair Moffat explores the history that is printed on our genes, and in a remarkable new approach, uncovers the detail of where we are from, who we are and in so doing colour vividly a DNA map of Scotland.
Anatomy Acts
Author : Andrew Patrizio
Publisher : Birlinn Publishers
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 33,32 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
Fusing history, imagination and the senses, Anatomy Acts explores the social, cultural and scientific significance of anatomy in Scotland over the past 500 years. How have we come to know ourselves through anatomical study? How has anatomy changed over the centuries and where is it heading? What contribution has Scotland made to the 'culture of anatomy'? How have the arts responded to the work of anatomists and surgeons? The range of Anatomy Acts is wide, setting the high points of Renaissance, Enlightenment and 19th-century enquiry alongside the latest medical imaging techniques and the work of contemporary artists and poets. Its publication coincides with a touring exhibition of the same name that opens in Edinburgh in May 2006. The exhibition draws entirely on Scotland's rare and historic medical and art collections. There is no comparable visual history of anatomical material from Scotland on the market. This publication gives a new focus, building on the more general overviews of the relationship between art and anatomy that have appeared in recent years. Essays have been commissioned from leading authorities across medicine and culture, selected for their authors' specialist knowledge of Scottish medical and visual history, as well as their original and provocative perspectives on this subject. This publication will be of interest to a wide public, including professionals and students in medical, cultural and historical areas, as well as gallery and museum visitors.
Hell of a Journey
Author : Mike Cawthorne
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 34,84 MB
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0857906275
Book Description
Hell of a Journey describes what is arguably the last great journey to be undertaken in Britain: the entire Scottish Highlands on foot in one winter. On one level it is a vivid and evocative account of a remarkable trek - never attempted before - on another it celebrates the uniqueness of the Highlands, the scenery and ecology of 'the last wilderness in Europe'. The challenge Mike Cawthorne set himself was to climb all 135 of Scotland's 1,000-metre peaks, which stretch in an unbroken chain through the heart of the Highlands, from Sutherland to the Eastern Cairngorms, down to Loch Lomond, and west to Glencoe. His route traversed the most spectacular landscape in Scotland, linking every portion of wilderness, and was completed in the midst of the harshest winter conditions imaginable. Acclaimed on its first publication in 2000, this edition contains an epilogue in which Mike Cawthorne reflects on his trek and wonders what has changed since he carried it out. He warns that 'wild land in Scotland has never been under greater threat'. Hell of a Journey is a reminder of what we could so easily lose forever.
Jimmy Reid
Author : Kenny MacAskill
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,58 MB
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1785902695
Book Description
Jimmy Reid's funeral in 2010 was attended by Gordon Brown the former Prime Minister, Alex Salmond the First Minister and other leading politicians. Eulogies were given by his friends Sir Alex Ferguson and Billy Connolly. Crowds lined the streets for the funeral cortege. The Daily Telegraph described Reid as the 'greatest MP Scotland never had' in its obituary. Yet to date there has been no biography of the man who was an iconic figure in Scotland and hugely popular both as a politician and then as a TV and media commentator. Written with the approval and input of his family and friends it provides an insight into the man and his life. MacAskill's biography describes Jimmy Reid's rich and varied life from his upbringing in Govan, a senior full time official for the Communist Party of Great Britain, as well as his role in the Upper Clyde Shipbuilder's work-in which ran for 16 months from June 1971 to October 1972. He was active in the trade union movement, and his political career took him from the CPGB to the Labour Party and eventually to the SNP and the cause of Scottish independence. The biography also covers his later career in the media as an acclaimed newspaper and magazine columnist and gifted television presenter. Underpinning the personal story is Scotland's changing political landscape, transforming a land of council housing and manufacturing industry to owner occupied and financial services.
The Desperate Journey
Author : Kathleen Fidler
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 18,22 MB
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1782500901
Book Description
Twins Kirsty and David Murray are forced to leave their crofting home in the north of Scotland, and struggle to cope with life in Glasgow, where the work is hard and dangerous. Then comes a chance for a new adventure on a ship bound for Canada. Will they survive the treacherous Atlantic crossing, and what will they find in the strange new land? The Desperate Journey is Kathleen Fidler's best-known story, a true Scottish classic whose thrilling plot will keep children gripped till the end.
