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Hardback. Condition: Good. An evocation of contemporary Burma from the author of STALIN'S NOSE and THE OATMEAL ARK. Through his intense studies of the lives of the individual Burmese he encounters, MacLean reveals their patient endurance, fragility and charm, and makes us feel the weight of the oppressive military regime under which they labour.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. While WW2 rages, Elsie must battle for her familyElsie Weir is trying hard to keep her family together. Living in Kiltie Street tenement in Glasgow with her mother and little sister, Jessie, isn't easy not least because her mother spends most days in a drunken stupor.But life gets harder still when their mother dies suddenly, leaving Jessie and Elsie broken-hearted. When Elsie's meagre wages won't stretch to supporting them, they're thrown out of their home. The future looks bleak, until their mother's estranged family deigns to take them in. But their relief is short-lived as it becomes clear the Mearns family have taken in the orphan sisters only for appearances, treating them cruelly behind closed doors. When Elsie discovers the devastating secret her mother kept from them, it seems that they may have a lifeline until that dream too, is cruelly dashed. Now, more than ever, the sisters only have each other. But can Elsie and Jessie find some hope in a life full of heartbreak? A heartwarming and compelling family saga that fans of Rosie Hendry and Annie Murray will love. Readers are loving Elsie's Wartime Wish:'Brilliant book family saga at its best. I love the characters; you feel you are part of the story.' Reader Review'Fantastic characters, great setting, I was hooked and devoured this book in one sittingwas sad to finish it and keep thinking about the characters.' Reader Review'If you love wartime sagas this is definitely for you.' Reader Review'Heartwarming saga featuring friendships and heartache and happiness. Great characters and a good read.' Reader Review'Great wartime story.' Reader ReviewPraise for Carol MacLean:'A lovely, lovely story set in WW2. It gripped me from page one I'd highly recommend it!' Reader Review'WOW. Loved this book. If you love family saga based in the war, you will love this.' Reader Review'A great WWII-era historical fiction saga I truly enjoyed this one Through this story of love, loss, uncertainty, and finding one's place in life we also get a glimpse of history as well Beautifully written.' Reader Review.…

Condition: Fair. Bestselling author Julianne MacLean unleashes the epic passions of a Highland warrior who won't go down without a fight--and will take no prisoners in the name of love.IN LOVE AND WAR The fierce and powerful Laird of War, Lachlan MacDonald has conquered so many men on the battlefield--and so many women in the bedroom--that he is virtually undefeated. But one unlucky tryst with a seductive witch has cursed him forever. Now, any women he makes love to will be doomed for eternity.IN DANGER AND DESIRE Lady Catherine is a beautiful lass of elite origin--or so she is told. Suffering from amnesia, she is desperate to find the truth about who she really is.or, at the very least, meet someone who inspires an intense memory or emotion. When she first lays eyes on Lachlan MacDonald, Catherine has a sixth sense that he holds the key that will unlock her past--and maybe even her heart. But how could she know that the passion she ignites in this lusty warrior's heart could consume--and destroy--them both?Captivating!--Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. First published in 1993, this is the fourth edition of this invaluable, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the vast range of whisky styles and distilleries in Scotland. Essential reference for anyone interested in whisky, the book explores how this world-famous spirit is made and explains the differences in character and style depending on where it is made. Divided into two sections covering malt whisky and blended whisky, there are easy-to-follow, A-Z listings detailing where the whisky is produced, the distiller and owner, and the author's own style reference points. At the back of the book are useful, practical notes about visiting distilleries and collecting whisky.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Condition: Good. Coming soon Bringing Emma Home by Stella MacLean will be available May 8, 2018.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Clara Wilson has come all the way to London to clear her name (after her wilfulness has left her quite unweddable across the ocean). But before she even has a chance to practise her curtsey, she stumbles into the arms of Seger Wolfe, Marquess of Rawdon. Clara has never felt love before, but she has no doubt when she meets the Marquess that this is what it feels like. Too bad love is the last thing on her mind--she's here to find a husband, not a rake.Every good gossip knows that the notoriously wealthy Marquess loved and lost years ago, and few have missed the way his broken heart drove him from society ballrooms into society ladies' bedrooms. But when he meets the misplaced Clara Wilson at one of the town's ever-so-scandalous secret balls, the desire he feels for her is too strong, and it pulls him back into the swirl of aristocratic London. Now he finds himself competing for the heart of the inappropriate beauty, and risking his own heart in the game.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Fifteen-year-old Nix Humbolt doesn't talk much. He's barely outgrown his Fatty Humbolt days, and although he is taller and leaner now, he has learned it is best to keep a low profile. He dreams about his only friend's girl, but of course she is hopelessly out of his league. Lonely and introverted, he is happiest in his father's woodworking shop, where he builds exquisite boxes and tables. The only battles Nix fights are on his Xbox - until the day he finds the guts to fight for Swiff Dunphy's neglected dog. Then there is Roxy, Nix's spirited older sister who always knows just how to get what she wants. But the guy she wants is seriously toxic, and even Nix can see that she is headed for disaster. All Nix can do is cover for her when she breaks curfew or comes home drunk. But this time Roxy is about to spiral out of control and change all their lives forever. And there is nothing he can do to stop it.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Fifteen-year-old Nix Humbolt doesn't talk much. He's barely outgrown his Fatty Humbolt days, and although he is taller and leaner now, he has learned it is best to keep a low profile. He dreams about his only friend's girl, but of course she is hopelessly out of his league. Lonely and introverted, he is happiest in his father's woodworking shop, where he builds exquisite boxes and tables. The only battles Nix fights are on his Xbox - until the day he finds the guts to fight for Swiff Dunphy's neglected dog. Then there is Roxy, Nix's spirited older sister who always knows just how to get what she wants. But the guy she wants is seriously toxic, and even Nix can see that she is headed for disaster. All Nix can do is cover for her when she breaks curfew or comes home drunk. But this time Roxy is about to spiral out of control and change all their lives forever. And there is nothing he can do to stop it.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Francesca Duffield; Colin And Moira Maclean; Jenny Press; Terry Rogers; Cathie Shuttleworth; Lesley Smith; Annabel Spenceley; Jenny Thorne; Jenny Williams; Linda Worrall (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. After his mother's death, Travis Keating and his father move to Ratchet, Newfoundland, to start a new life. Some life. Travis soon discovers that only a few oddballs show any interest in him: Cole, a talker who soon makes himself scarce; Hector, a strange kid whose ears stick out; and Prinny, a girl as scraggly as her skinny ponytail. Nobody you can really call a friend. And then there's Hud, the toughest, nastiest bully in school, who hates "townies" and promises to make Travis's life an utter misery. But Travis doesn't care. He's got his "funeral face, a tight mask that gives away nothing and allows him to hide his feelings. Funeral face comes in handy, especially with parents and other adults who think they know what you're feeling every minute of the day. But funeral face can also make him reckless, and Travis decides to visit the dangerous Gulley Cove, with its treacherous wharf and its tumbledown fish shacks, which some of the kids say are haunted. Instead of ghosts, Travis discovers a colony of feral cats, sickly and starving, and unused to kindness. Putting aside his own problems to care for them is about to bring Travis more satisfaction-and more danger-than he ever would have thought possible. A stunning first children's novel, The Nine Lives of Travis Keating is a moving story about coping with grief. But more than that, it's about belonging, learning to be a friend, and finding bravery in the most unexpected of places.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Fifteen-year-old Nix Humbolt doesn't talk much. He's barely outgrown his Fatty Humbolt days, and although he is taller and leaner now, he has learned it is best to keep a low profile. He dreams about his only friend's girl, but of course she is hopelessly out of his league. Lonely and introverted, he is happiest in his father's woodworking shop, where he builds exquisite boxes and tables. The only battles Nix fights are on his Xbox - until the day he finds the guts to fight for Swiff Dunphy's neglected dog. Then there is Roxy, Nix's spirited older sister who always knows just how to get what she wants. But the guy she wants is seriously toxic, and even Nix can see that she is headed for disaster. All Nix can do is cover for her when she breaks curfew or comes home drunk. But this time Roxy is about to spiral out of control and change all their lives forever. And there is nothing he can do to stop it.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. When his mother Joan was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Rory MacLean and his wife Katrin took her into their home. For five months, as their life fragmented and turned inward, they fought both to resist and to accept the inevitable. Each gave vent to their emotions in different ways, but all three kept a diary.Heartbreakingly honest and deeply moving, Gift of Time is the story of those days, in the words of a son, his wife and his mother. Woven together into a poignant meditation on life and death, they illuminate the courage and dignity of one woman who confronted what we all must face. Threaded through with wisdom and guilt, anger and acceptance, the story is punctuated by a family wedding and the hope of new life, by bin-bags of old letters and books rediscovered, by the end of winter and the first signs of spring.Powerful, raw and urgent, this slender volume is above all a celebration of life. Capturing every moment of beauty and pain it acknowledges that what survives all of us is love.Praise for Rory MacLean's previous titles:Stalin's Nose: 'The most extraordinary debut in travel writing since In Patagonia. A dark, sardonic and brilliant book which grows in stature with every page' William Dalrymple'A surreal masterpiece' Colin ThubronThe Oatmeal Ark: 'One of the most original and innovative travel books for years.' Alexander Frater'A truly astonishing performance' Jan Morris'Such a book as this rather marvellously explains why literature still lives.' John FowlesUnder the Dragon: 'I cannot imagine a better book on the beauty and terror of Burma. Read it. Read it. Read it.' Fergal Keane'It will make you cry and it will give you hope. . It is astonishingly good.' Jeanette Winterson.Magic Bus: 'A disturbing, gripping and intensely passionate story' Esther Freud.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. After his mother's death, Travis Keating and his father move to Ratchet, Newfoundland, to start a new life. Some life. Travis soon discovers that only a few oddballs show any interest in him: Cole, a talker who soon makes himself scarce; Hector, a strange kid whose ears stick out; and Prinny, a girl as scraggly as her skinny ponytail. Nobody you can really call a friend. And then there's Hud, the toughest, nastiest bully in school, who hates "townies" and promises to make Travis's life an utter misery. But Travis doesn't care. He's got his "funeral face, a tight mask that gives away nothing and allows him to hide his feelings. Funeral face comes in handy, especially with parents and other adults who think they know what you're feeling every minute of the day. But funeral face can also make him reckless, and Travis decides to visit the dangerous Gulley Cove, with its treacherous wharf and its tumbledown fish shacks, which some of the kids say are haunted. Instead of ghosts, Travis discovers a colony of feral cats, sickly and starving, and unused to kindness. Putting aside his own problems to care for them is about to bring Travis more satisfaction-and more danger-than he ever would have thought possible. A stunning first children's novel, The Nine Lives of Travis Keating is a moving story about coping with grief. But more than that, it's about belonging, learning to be a friend, and finding bravery in the most unexpected of places.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible is the perfect introduction for young children to the Bible. Carefully selected stories timeless verses, and delightful rhymes take young children on a journey from creation through the resurrection. Perfectly portable with a built-in plastic handle, this book can go anywhere. A simple activity on each spread, peek-through windows, and beautiful illustrations will make Baby's First Bible a book to treasure. MacLean, Colin; MacLean, Moira (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible is the perfect introduction for young children to the Bible. Carefully selected stories timeless verses, and delightful rhymes take young children on a journey from creation through the resurrection. Perfectly portable with a built-in plastic handle, this book can go anywhere. A simple activity on each spread, peek-through windows, and beautiful illustrations will make Baby's First Bible a book to treasure. MacLean, Colin; MacLean, Moira (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible has a new size and a new cover Featuring beloved Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, this popular CarryAlong with plastic handle is a perfectly portable first Bible. The best-selling Baby's First Bible is the perfect introduction for young children to the Bible. Carefully selected stories timeless verses, and delightful rhymes take young children on a journey from creation through the resurrection. Perfectly portable with a built-in plastic handle, this book can go anywhere. A simple activity on each spread, peek-through windows, and beautiful illustrations will make Baby's First Bible a book to treasure. MacLean, Colin; MacLean, Moira (illustrator).…

Board book. Condition: Fair. Brdbk. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. MacLean, Colin; MacLean, Moira (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Doug MacLean, former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and one of the game's biggest personalities, reveals how teams build for greatness--or fail to--on hockey's most anticipated day. A Moneyball for hockey. The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid--or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of ownership, management, and most importantly, the fans. For even the most die-hard hockey fan, the preparation for draft day is a black box. Former president, general manager, and coach Doug MacLean takes readers behind the scenes, from the 2022 draft in Montreal to revealing draft stories from the past, to show how players are discovered and evaluated to create successful teams. Just as Moneyball illustrated the value of analytics in building teams in baseball and beyond, Draft Day shows the careful considerations that go into assessing talent for success. What is that balance in today's game between metrics and instinct, between analytics and traditional scouting? MacLean draws from his own career as well as anecdotes from across the league to illustrate the hard-won lessons and principles that lead to building successful teams. Hockey is big business, and this book is an invaluable resource for any leader seeking an edge for building resilient organizations. Entertaining and informative, with never-before-told details from some of the biggest moments in NHL history, Draft Day is for every hockey fan who wonders how their team develops that hard-to-define winning chemistry--or fails to, year after year.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Lovingly illustrated, with peek-through windows, Baby's First Bible is a book to treasure--bringing the world's greatest book to life in the heart of every child Baby's First Bible is the perfect introduction to the Bible. Carefully selected stories, timeless verses, and delightful rhymes take the child on a journey from creation through resurrection. When you see the picture of a parent's hand hold a child's hand, it's time to share a special parent-and-child activity. Colin MacLean; Moira MacLean (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes the next instalment in her popular Color of Heaven series - a gripping, emotional tale about real life magic that touches us all during the holiday season. Boston cop, Josh Wallace, is having the worst day of his life. First, he's dumped by the woman he was about to propose to, then everything goes downhill from there when he is shot in the line of duty. While recovering in the hospital, he can't seem to forget the woman he wanted to marry, nor can he make sense of the vivid images that flashed before his eyes when he was wounded on the job. Soon, everything he once believed about his life begins to shift when he meets Leah James, an enigmatic resident doctor who somehow holds the key to both his past and his future.…

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Doug MacLean, former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and one of the game's biggest personalities, reveals how teams build for greatness--or fail to--on hockey's most anticipated day. A Moneyball for hockey.The NHL draft is a critical time for teams, when the foundation for future championships is laid--or when championship dreams die. Only time will tell if a draft is successful, but a failed draft can severely set teams back for seasons, much to the dread of ownership, management, and most importantly, the fans. For even the most die-hard hockey fan, the preparation for draft day is a black box. Former president, general manager, and coach Doug MacLean takes readers behind the scenes, from the 2022 draft in Montreal to revealing draft stories from the past, to show how players are discovered and evaluated to create successful teams. Just as Moneyball illustrated the value of analytics in building teams in baseball and beyond, Draft Day shows the careful considerations that go into assessing talent for success. What is that balance in today's game between metrics and instinct, between analytics and traditional scouting? MacLean draws from his own career as well as anecdotes from across the league to illustrate the hard-won lessons and principles that lead to building successful teams. Hockey is big business, and this book is an invaluable resource for any leader seeking an edge for building resilient organizations. Entertaining and informative, with never-before-told details from some of the biggest moments in NHL history, Draft Day is for every hockey fan who wonders how their team develops that hard-to-define winning chemistry--or fails to, year after year.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. With a collection of primary sources featuring the most up-to-date scholarship in U.S. womens history, American Womens Movement includes the voices of women of all ages, classes, and ethnicities, dispelling the misconception that the movement was solely a white, middle-class cause. …

Condition: Good. Lady Sophie's Society Splash When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, lands her philandering brother-in-law backside-first in a goldfish pond in front of all society, she becomes the target of very public aristocratic scorn. Her only choice is to flee London, vowing to start a new life far from the aristocracy. Unfortunately, the carriage in which she stows away isn't saving her from ruin . . . it's filled with it. Rogue's Reign of Ravishment! Kingscote, "King," the Marquess of Eversley, has never met a woman he couldn't charm, resulting in a reputation far worse than the truth, a general sense that he's more pretty face than proper gentleman, and an irate summons home to the Scottish border. When King discovers stowaway Sophie, however, the journey becomes anything but boring. War? Or More? He thinks she's trying to trick him into marriage. She wouldn't have him if he were the last man on earth. But carriages bring close quarters, dark secrets, and unbearable temptation, making opposites altogether too attractive . . .…

Condition: Fair. Lady Sophie's Society Splash When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, lands her philandering brother-in-law backside-first in a goldfish pond in front of all society, she becomes the target of very public aristocratic scorn. Her only choice is to flee London, vowing to start a new life far from the aristocracy. Unfortunately, the carriage in which she stows away isn't saving her from ruin . . . it's filled with it. Rogue's Reign of Ravishment! Kingscote, "King," the Marquess of Eversley, has never met a woman he couldn't charm, resulting in a reputation far worse than the truth, a general sense that he's more pretty face than proper gentleman, and an irate summons home to the Scottish border. When King discovers stowaway Sophie, however, the journey becomes anything but boring. War? Or More? He thinks she's trying to trick him into marriage. She wouldn't have him if he were the last man on earth. But carriages bring close quarters, dark secrets, and unbearable temptation, making opposites altogether too attractive . . .…

Paperback. Condition: As New. MacLean, Kerry Lee (illustrator).