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A simple to follow guide for parents to help their children achieve their sporting goals

The fall of RBS has been one of the most catastrophic events of the on-going global financial crisis. This book reveals new and never-revealed-before details about how Fred Goodwin brought the biggest company in the world to the very brink of ruin.

From bagpipes, haggis, whisky and the midge to The Falkirk Wheel, John Knox, Loch Lomond and Dolly the Sheep, this book is a fascinating celebration of Scotland that will appeal to visitors and locals alike.

A variety of people from across gender, age and cultures reflect on their experiences of motherhood. Brought together by "A Human Love Story" author Matt Hopwood.

The rugby union presenter, writer and former player Stuart Barnes looks back on his life alongside developments in the game to honest, funny and wise effect.

Written in English, interspersed with Shetlandic dialect throughout, this eagerly awaited debut collection from Shetland poet Roseanne Watt contains profound, assured and wilfully spare poems that are built from the sight, sound and heartbeat of the land as much as from the sea.

A funny and revealing insight into the trade of replica antiques throughout London's fine art circles, as master forger Nick Perry looks back on the success of his deceptions, and the eventual point he found himself out of his depth.

The evocative illustrations of Mairi Hedderwick (well known for the "Katie Morag" books) are put to decorative purpose across this range of desk stationery, revealing the changing face of the Hebridean landscape.

Jill Calder's illustrations offer a fresh and vital perspective of this popular historical tale of The Bruce as told by James Robertson, one of Scotland's most significant modern writers. This graphic novel is to be published to coincide with the 700th anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn

Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and transformation of Manchester.

Sixth in a compelling series of crime novels, packed with authentic police procedure, plot twists and gritty humour.

A full-colour collection of military maps of Scotland, spanning five-hundred years of Scottish history.

A warm book of folklore and tales told by one of the most well known storytellers of the Western Isles

The story of Britain's last wilderness, this is the struggle of a community to preserve itself against the harshness of the environment and the cynical exploitation of man.

Features tales of monsters who dwell in lakes, of small people who trap humans in earthen mounds where time stands still; of dark, shape- shifting spirits whose cloak of human form is betrayed by the sand and shells which fall from their hair. This work takes us far beyond Christian times to the edge of the Iron Age.

The life of Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman. This book aims to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate.

This book is an intimate, fond and funny memoir of one of the greatest novelists of the last century.

The latest in the acclaimed series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explains how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years

The latest in the acclaimed series on Scotland's geology and landscapes which explains how Scotland's scenery was made, why it looks the way it does today and how it has changed over millions of years.

The second book in Stuart Cosgrove's vibrant trilogy of American soul music, told through the prism of social and civil upheaval

After joining the the Lovat Scouts at the outbreak of the Second World War Donald Angus Gillies is sent on a mission to the Alps, where he meets Francoise, a young French Canadian SOE agent. The pair immediately form a close bond, but when Francoise is injured and captured, DA realizes his feelings for her are much, much stronger...

A young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night's sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale that speaks to themes of displacement, migration and protection.

The story of one of Britain's remarkable native breeds.

A unique selection of photographs from the world-famous archive at Canna House, many of which are published for the first time in book form.

Bleeters come and bleeters go, they never, never stay -if it's not raining nowmore rain is on the way.It's widely reported that Eskimos have over 50 words for snow.

Edinburgh Curiosities will answer many of the questions you might have asked yourselves about Scotland's beloved capital.

Iain Crichton Smith was one of Scotland's most prolific, best loved, and critically acclaimed writers. This collection is the first collection of selected stories by Iain Crichton Smith.

This fascinating and practical book explores the history of fruit, vegetable and herb growing in Scotland, and provides a contemporary guide to the best techniques for growing produce, whether in a garden, allotment, patio or window box.