Author : John Abernethy
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,59 MB
Release : 2014-03-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0007554990
From prehistoric Scotland to the 2014 referendum for independence, this little ebook covers all of the main events in Scottish history.
Author : The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 40,11 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 0008261539
A perfect introduction to the world of Scottish dance written by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, including a short history of Scottish dancing. The book takes you through simple ceilidh moves to more complex formations and set dances, illustrated through diagrams and photos.
Author : Chris Tabraham
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,35 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Castles
ISBN : 9780008251116
Historical background and architectural details are given for each of the nearly 140 Scottish castles. Includes the major sites of Edinburgh and Stirling, and covers from as far north as Shetland to as far south as Dumfries and Galloway, west as far as the Outer Hebrides, and east to Aberdeenshire. Contains an introduction on Scotland's castles, with a history description of classification of building type with examples. Includes details on the property's custodianship, whether cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland, a description of the gardens where relevant, location, website, and phone number.
Author : Collins Uk
Publisher : Collins
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 32,63 MB
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780008298135
A concise guide to English history and how England has come to be what it is today. Key events, people and places included. Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of English History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any England enthusiast.
Author : Clan House of Edinburgh
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,10 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Clans
ISBN : 9780007551798
Guide to over 4,000 Scottish family names and their clan affiliations with pull out map of Scotland. Whether you are a Highlander curious in your local heritage or a second generation Scot living abroad and piecing together your origins, this book will help you track down your roots.
Author : Caroline Taggart
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,6 MB
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0007591314
Let’s admit it, we all struggle with Grammar. There, they’re or their? Who’s or whose? Me or I? Fewer or less? Inside this little book one of Britain’s top Grammar Gurus reveals all you need to know about Grammar but were afraid to ask.
Author : L. Colin Wilson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,83 MB
Release : 2011-08
Category : Scots language
ISBN : 9781906307431
This audio recording, which accompanies the Luath Scots Language Learner book, conveys the authentic pronunciation, especially important to readers from outside Scotland. It is suitable as an introductory course or for those interested in reacquainting themselves with the language of childhood and grandparents. There are dictionaries and grammar books but this is the first-ever language course. The book assumes no prior knowledge on the reader's part. Starting from the most basic vocabulary and constructions, the reader is guided step-by-step through Scots vocabulary and the subtleties of grammar and idiom that distinguish Scots from English.
Author : Mark Nyman
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 26,58 MB
Release : 2024-09-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0008591245
"Scrabble, forage and fight for a copy. This is a wonderful, wonderful companion for all who get a kick from the manipulation of letters or words." Stephen Fry
Author : David Finkelstein
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 48,34 MB
Release : 2007-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0748628843
In this volume a range of distinguished contributors provide an original analysis of the book in Scotland during a period that has been until now greatly under-researched and little understood. The issues covered by this volume include the professionalisation of publishing, its scale, technological developments, the role of the state, including the library service, the institutional structure of the book in Scotland, industrial relations, union activity and organisation, women and the Scottish book, and the economics of publishing. Separate chapters cover Scottish publishing and literary culture, publishing genres, the art of print culture, distribution, and authors and readers. The volume also includes an innovative use of illustrative case studies.
Author : Bill Bell
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 27,16 MB
Release : 2007-11-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0748628819
Throughout the nineteenth century Scotland was transformed from an agricultural nation on the periphery of Europe to become an industrial force with international significance. A landmark in its field, this volume explores the changes in the Scottish book trade as it moved from a small-scale manufacturing process to a mass-production industry. This book brings together the work of over thirty leading experts to explore a broad range of topics that include production technology, bookselling and distribution, the literary market, reading and libraries, and Scotland's international relations.
