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Paperback. Condition: new. Scheffler, Axel (illustrator). Paperback. "The Gruffalo" now available for the first time in Scots. Everybody loves "The Gruffalo" and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Scots. Translated by James Robertson and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of "The Gruffalo" has been approved by Julia Donaldson and will delight both children and adults alike. "A moose took a dauner through the deep, mirk widd. A tod saw the moose and the moose looked guid." Come a wee bit further intae the deep, mirk widd, and find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes face tae face wi a hoolet, a snake and a hungry gruffalo. Age range up to 5"A moose took a dauner through the deep, mirk widd. A tod saw the moose and the moose looked guid." Come a wee bit further intae the deep, mirk widd, and find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes face tae face wi a hoolet, a snake and a hungry gruffalo. This children's classic presented in Scots. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Scheffler, Axel (illustrator). Paperback. The witch had a cat And an awfie lang hat, And gingery hair That she pit in a plait. Hoo the cat purred And hoo the witch grinned As they sat on their bizzum And fleed through the wind. But hoo the witch peenged And the cat fuffed and aw When the wind wis sae wild That the hat blew awa. 'Doon!' cried the witch, And they fleed tae the grund. They riped and they reenged But nae hat could be fund. Then oot fae the bushes (and this is the truth) There breeshled a dug Wi the hat in his mooth.Room on the Broom is probably Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture book after The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. Following the huge success of these two titles in their Scots language versions, Room on the Broom in Scots is sure to be another big hit with Scottish mums, dads and bairns. A picture book that is written by the author of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. Following the huge success of these two titles in their Scots language versions, it is suitable for Scottish mums, dads and bairns. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "A gallus moose taen a dauner through a scary big wood. A fox clocked the moose an the moose looked good." Moan intae the scary big wood an funnoot whit the score wiz, when the wee gallus moose squared uptae an auld owl, a sleekit snake an a ginormous gruffalo.Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster is now a modern classic, and will enchant children for years to come. Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Da Gruffalo said dat nae gruffalo sudIvver set fit i da mirky wid.But ee nicht o snaa da Gruffalo's Bairn nivver leets whit her faider is telt her an tippers oot inta da caald. Eftir aa, der no sicca thing as da Muckle Mean Moose . is dere?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Laureen Johnson's Shetlandic version of The Gruffalo is now followed by Christine De Luca's The Shetland Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in Shetland and with Shetlandic speakers wherever they bide. Da Gruffalo said dat nae gruffalo sudIvver set fit i da mirky wid.But ee nicht o snaa da Gruffalo's Bairn nivver leets whit her faider is telt her an tippers oot inta da caald. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Quentin Blake (illustrator). Paperback. To celebrate the Roald Dahl centenary, we've translated one of Dahl's best-loved books into Scots for the very first time. And with the Spielberg movie also coming out this summer, this addition to Dahl Scots will be hugely popular, taking a new look at ahugely popular modern classic. Ae nicht, as the ither bairns sleep, Sophie is wheeched fae her bed in the orphanage by the muckle haund o a giant. Lucky for her, it belangs tae the Guid Freendly Giant. The GFG disna eat wee lassies. He jist eats foosty feechcumbers and drinks fuzzleglog. But there are ither giants that are no sae freendly and that snashter up slaversome human beans for their tea. Can Sophie an her new freend the GFG think on a sleekit ploy tae stap the likes o the Bluidsqueesher, the Girslegorbler, the Slaistermaister, an their hail ugsome clan? But there are ither giants that are no sae freendly an that snashter up slaversome human beans for their tea.Read Susan Rennie's new translation tae find oot if Sophy an her new freend can think on a sleekit ploy tae stap the likes o the Bluidsqueesher, the Girslegorbler, the Slaistermaister, an their hail ugsome clan! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Blake, Quentin (illustrator). Paperback. Matilda is the world's most famous bookworm, no thanks to her ghastly parents.Her father thinks she's a little scab. Her mother spends all afternoon playing bingo.And her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull? She's the worst of all. She's a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreadedChokey.Despite these beastly grownups trying to push her down, Matilda is an extraordinarygirl with a magical mind. And she's had enough.So all the terrible adults had better watch out, because she's going to teach them alesson they'll never forget!This translation into Scots is a timely addition to the growing number of high qualitybooks available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich andexpressive Scots language. So aw these grown ups hud better tak tent, because Matilda is gonnae teach them a lesson they'll no forget.This translation into Scots is a timely addition to the growing number of high quality books available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich and expressive Scots language. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Age range 3 to 5Everybody loves The Gruffalo's Child and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian!Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo's Child will delight both children and adults alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo's Child has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster is now a modern classic, and will enchant children for years to come. The Gruffalo said that nae gruffalo should Ever set fit in the scary big wood. But the Gruffalo's Wean is pure gallus and tough, and wan wintry night she dauners oot intae the snow. Efter aw, the Big Bad Moose diznae really exist. diz he? Everybody loves The Gruffalo's Child and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! The Gruffalo said that nae gruffalo shouldEver set fit in the scary big wood.But the Gruffalo's Wean is pure gallus and tough,and wan wintry night she dauners oot intaethe snow. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Dey wir eence a trow at baed anunder a brig.(Maist trows bide in hadds anunder hills.)Aboot da sam time, fram apo da far haaf,dey wir some pirates dat baed apon a ship.(Dat's whaar pirates is meant ta bide.)Trows is supposed ta aet goats (dey say!)But nae goats ivver cam tipperin owre dis trow's peerie brig.Sae he ot fish instead.So begins this hilarious tale of the adventures of a bunch of incompetent pirates who can't cook, and a crabbit auld troll (in Shetland, where they live in great abundance, trolls are known as trows) who can. Their lives seem very far apart: the troll, whose favourite dish is goat, tries and fails to eat the creatures crossing various bridges he hides under; the pirates, who like to eat fish, try and fail to find buried treasure. Julia Donaldson's The Troll, now translated into Shetland Scots for the first time! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?Now available in Scots for the very first time, this delightful translation by James Robertson is a funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too. Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Gless Ee. Ye can play hunners o tricks wi a gless ee because ye can tak it oot and pap it back in again ony time ye like. Ye can bet yer life Mrs Eejit kent aw the tricks. Wan mornin she took oot her gless ee and drapped it intae Mr Eejit's joog o ginger when he wisnae lookin. Mr Eejit sat there slowly sookin his juice. The faem made a white ring on the hairs aroond his mooth. He dichted the white faem ontae his sark sleeve and dichted his sark sleeve and dichted his sark sleeve on his breeks. 'Ye're up tae nae guid,' Mrs Eejit said, keepin her back tae him sae he widnae see she had taen her gless ee oot. 'Whenever you haud yer wheesht like that, I ken fine weel that ye're up tae nae guid.' Mrs Eejit wis richt. Mr Eejit wis schemin awa like billy-o. He wis tryin tae think up a honkin trick he could play on his wife the day. In a major new departure for Itchy Coo, Matthew Fitt has taken a classic of modern children's literature and retold it in modern Scots. Nobody could really improve on Roald Dahl's story of the revolting Twits and the ghastly tricks they play on each other and how the Muggle-Wump monkeys and the birds take revenge for the way the Twits have mistreated them.But the Scots language is so vibrant and exciting and so well suited to describing the sheer nastiness of Mr and Mrs Eejit, that Fitt's version reads like a new book.It will delight Scottish adults and youngsters alike - everyone will fall about laughing at the twists and turns of this wonderful tale told in their own tongue. Features children's literature, retold in modern Scots. This work is useful for Scottish adults and youngsters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Gruffalo said 'Noo, listen tae me -Nivver go oot in that cowld, snowy trees!'But wan snowy night the Gruffalo's Bairn ignores whit her fither has tellt her an tiptoes oot intae the cowld. Eftir aal, there's no such thing as the Muckle Mad Moose . is there?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Simon Hall's Orkney version of The Gruffalo is now followed by The Orkney Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in Orkney and with Orcadian speakers wherever they bide. The Gruffalo said 'Noo, listen tae me -Nivver go oot in that cowld, snowy trees!'But wan snowy night the Gruffalo's Bairn ignores whit her fither has tellt her an tiptoes oot intae the cowld. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Geordie's grannie is a crabbit auld grumph. As far as she's concerned, Geordie can do nothing right. But, when the time comes for him tae bring her medicine, Geordie decides tae give her a mingin brew of his own recipe. Geordie's grannie is a crabbit auld grumph. As far as she's concerned, Geordie can do nothing right. But, when the time comes for him tae bring her medicine, Geordie decides tae give her a mingin brew of his own recipe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Rodrick Rules is the hilarious sequel to the bestselling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Rodrick Rules was also a major movie hit at the box-office. Now available in Scots for the first time, this new translation from Thomas Clark follows on from the hilarious bestselling translation of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary o a Wimpy Wean, and is sure to delight Scots readers, new and old. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules in ScotsMind how I said that if some bam seen me cairtin aboot a book wi "diary" on the front, they were gonnae get the wrang idea? Even when Rodrick wisnae stirrin it, ma summer wis a pure scunner.Sae if ye're wantin tae ken whit I got up tae durin the summer holidays, jist dinnae ask. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Now translated into Scots by James Robertson for the very first time, this classic children's tale is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old, and fans of Paddington, alike.Paddington Bear, the friendly bear from Peru - with his old hat, battered suitcase(complete with secret compartment), duffel coat and love of marmalade - has become a classic character from British children's literature.Enjoy the classic story of the bear from Darkest Peru who stowed away on a ship headed for England. He arrived at Paddington Station with nothing but a suitcase, a half-empty jar of marmalade and a label that read, 'Please look after this bear. Thank you.' Now translated into Scots by James Robertson for the very first time, thisclassic childrens tale is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old, andfans of Paddington, alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Soye, Alison (illustrator). Paperback. Maggie loves monsters, but she is bored of her toy monsters and would much prefer a real one to play with. Perhaps on her trip around Scotland she'll find one! Using her trusty binoculars, Maggie discovers an abundance of Scottish wildlife. A highland coo, a grey seal and even a golden eagle, but they are not the monster she's searching for. Eventually Maggie spots the perfect monsters to play with, but it's not quite what she expected! Maggie loves monsters, but she is bored of her toy monsters and would much prefer a real one to play with. Perhaps on her trip around Scotland shell find one! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Blake, Quentin (illustrator). Paperback. Nae doot ye think ye ken this story.Ye dinnae. The real yin's faur mair gory.The phoney wan, the wan you ken,Wis cooked up auld lang syne and thenMade tae soond aw saft and sappyJist tae keep the bairnies happy.Mind ye, they got the first bit richt,The bit whaur in the deid o nicht,The Hackit Sisters, jewels and aw,Mairched swiftly tae the Palace Baw,While yon wee darlin CinderellaeWis doon the cellar weet and smellyWhaur rats hauf-mad for things tae eatBegan tae chaw on baith her feet.An enjoyable unputdownable scandalous retelling of traditional tales like Cinderella and Snow White made funnier and more gruesome in Matthew Fitt's hilariously honkin couplets in Scots.Roald Dahl took great delight in shocking and surprising his young readers and remains as popular as ever. This first ever translation of Revolting Rhymes into Scots is an exciting addition to the growing number of high quality books available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich and expressive Scots tongue. Roald Dahl's deliciously twisted and deliberately horrid retelling of classic fairy tales translated by Matthew Fitt into equally manky mingin scunnersome Scots. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! Now available in Scots for the very first time, Matthew Fitt brings this classic tale to life in a new way which is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old.When the snaw faws, magic glisters in the air.Wan snawy day a laddie builds a Snawman and in the middle o the nicht the Snawman comes tae life.Featurin artwork fae the original animatit film The Snowman, this bonnie book will tak ye on a magical journey tae the North Pole and hame again. Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! Now available in Scots for the very first time, Matthew Fitt brings this classic tale to life in a new way which is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End, in ScotsWhen Greg Heffley and his faimily shoot the craw and heid aff on a cross-country campin trip, they're ready tae gie it absolute laldy. But their jaikets are on a shoogly peg wance they end up stranded at a caravan pairk that's mair 'skiddin in the midden' than 'roamin in the gloamin'.It looks like the gemme's a bogey for the Heffleys when the rain comes bucketin doon and the watter stairts tae rise, leavin them tae wunner if they can still save their holiday - or if they're awready in it up tae the oxters. Up Tae the Oxters is the Scots translation of The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mr and Mrs Dursley, o nummer fower, Privet Loan, were prood tae say that they were gey normal, thank ye awfie muckle. They were the lest fowk ye wid jalouse wid be taigled up wi onythin unco or ferlie, because they jist widnae hae onythin tae dae wi joukery packery like yon. 2017 will see an auspicious alignment of anniversaries. J. K. Rowling's world-beating debut novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 this year, and Itchy Coo celebrating 15 years in the book trade will publish a Scots version of this classic text: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane. The novel has already been translated into a staggering 79 languages Itchy Coo's Scots translation will be language number 80. Rowling's world-beating debut novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 this year and Itchy Coo, celebrating 15 years in the book trade, will publish a Scots version of this classic text - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are full of iconic places, glorious landscapes and flourishing wildlife, but its past has seen horrifying and brutal crime of all sorts.Nineteenth-century life in the Highlands was not easy. Rather than a rural idyll, the glens and moors were home to poachers and whisky smugglers, while the towns were often ready to explode into riot and disorder. Even the Hebridean seas had their dangers, while the Islands seethed with discontent.Whisky Wars, Riots and Murder goes behind the facade of romantic tartan and vast estates. There was the usual quota of petty thefts and assaults, but the Highlands also had a coastal town where riots were endemic, an island rocked by a triple murder, a mob beseiging the jail at Dornoch and religious troubles on the Black Isle.Not to mention the charming thief who targeted tourist hotels and the exciseman who was hanged for forgery! Here, the hidden history of the Highlands and Islands is unearthed in all its unique and terrible detail. A fascinating insight into life in the Highlands and Islands as the forces of law and order battled to bring peace to a troubled land. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Legendary Sheriff Irvine Smith QC is one of the most formidable criminal lawyers of his generation. Called to the Bar in 1953, he was involved as Counsel in some of Scotland's biggest cases, including the 'Glasgow Bank Raid', known at the time as 'the crime of the century'. He also defended five capital murder trials before the abolition of the death penalty and knew the full responsibility of trying to keep defendants from the gallows. He later became a Sheriff, quickly building a reputation as a no-nonsense judge with a sharp intellect and a dry and ready wit. He presided over the test case in the Ibrox Disaster. He was also one of the finest after dinner speakers of his generation, especially on the theme of St Andrew and Burns. This talent took him to many venues across the world. Irvine Smith's personal recollections are both frank and entertaining, charting the highs and lows of a remarkable life and career lived to the full. Legendary Sheriff Irvine Smith QC is one of the most formidable criminal lawyers of his generation. He also defended five capital murder trials before the abolition of the death penalty and knew the full responsibility of trying to keep defendants from the gallows. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. AS FEATURED ON SEASON 2 OF THE HIT NETFLIX SHOW, HEARTSTOPPER"Raw, real and deeply hopeful" - ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPERRumi Seto spends a lot of time worrying. What to eat, where to go, who to love. But one thing she is sure of - she wants to spend her life writing music with her younger sister, Lea.Then Lea dies in a car accident, and Rumi is sent to live with her aunt in Hawaii. Now, miles from home, Rumi struggles to navigate the loss of her sister, feeling abandoned by her mother, and the aching absence of music.With the help of the "boys next door" - teenage surfer Kai, who doesn't take anything too seriously, and old George Watanabe, who succumbed to grief years ago - Rumi seeks her way back to music, to write the song she and Lea never had the chance to finish.With unflinching honesty, Summer Bird Blue explores big truths about insurmountable grief, unconditional love, and how to forgive even when it feels impossible.PRAISE FOR SUMMER BIRD BLUE"Raw, real and deeply hopeful. I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes. Much of Rumi's journey in Summer Bird Blue explores her discovering and accepting her aro-ace identity. She made me feel strongly seen in a way I don't think I've ever felt before in a book" - ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER"Bowman dives into the sea of grief with her protagonist and celebrates the kinds of love that are eclipsed all too often. With this remarkable book, she has cemented her position as one of the most progressive and insightful authors of her generation." - SAMANTHA SHANNON bestselling author of THE BONE SEASON and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE"Summer Bird Blue is without a doubt one of the best books I've read this year. It grabs your heart and won't let go." - BOOK RIOT With unflinching honesty, Summer Bird Blue explores big truths about insurmountable grief, unconditional love, and how to forgive even when it feels impossible. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Capped 16 times for Scotland, Robbo is Hearts' most successful striker in the modern era. His uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time and his sublime finishing touch have made him a footballing icon.Now Robbo tells his own story in his own words. He recalls how football became his passion as a youngster, how he got his big break and why he didn't sign for Hibs - a particular sore point for Hearts' arch-rivals every time the 'Hammer of Hibs' scored one of his record 27 goals in an Edinburgh derby.Robbo's recollections include brilliant insider stories about Brian Clough and Wallace Mercer, plus the heartbreak of losing the league in the season's closing minutes. He talks, too, about his family and how his life changed forever when he lost his father to cancer at the age of just fourteen.John Robertson's life is an extraordinary one. His journey takes him from the parks and streets of Scotland's capital to the history books as one of the greatest players ever to pull on the Jambos' famous maroon jersey. ROBBO is a must-read for anyone who loves Hearts and loves football. John 'Robbo' Robertson is a Hearts legend and the club's all-time record goalscorer in the league. He has a remarkable tally of 311 goals in 712 appearances for Heart of Midlothian FC. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condition: new. Sutherland, Karen (illustrator). Board Book. "Katie's Year" is the fifth in the best-selling "Katie" series of board books. In this new book, Katie makes her way through the months of the year, experiencing the changing seasons and some of the key events of the calendar - from wind and snow to rain and sunshine, from spring days with new lambs and bright flowers to summer days on the beach and in the garden. Winter celebrations include Halloween, Bonfire Night and of course Christmas. Simple Scots words in rhyming couplets guide the reader through the months of the year, and Katie is as cheery and inquisitive as ever. Her Granda and some of her animal pals from previous books also make an appearance, and there are some new friends too. With lots of things to look at and point to in Karen Sutherland's bright and cheery illustrations, "Katie's Year" should prove just as popular as its predecessors. Katie makes her way through the months of the year, experiencing the changing seasons and some of the key events of the calendar - from wind and snow to rain and sunshine, from spring days with new lambs and bright flowers to summer days on the beach and in the garden. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The electrifying sequel to Becoming Mila. following Blake and Mila through the heat-filled days of a tempestuous summer.What the hell just happened?! One cheating dad, one furious mom, and Mila stuck in the middle.Enter chaos. Hit by an onslaught of revelations, Mila's life is turned upside down. And when her A-list parents jet in from LA, they bring nothing but conflict, leaving Mila feeling betrayed and her Tennessee fun at a standstill.But Blake is still there - with his easy smile, comforting touch and his guitar - and Mila turns to him more and more. Things are heating up between them and the pressure is becoming intense.As the drama unfolds between their families and life starts to unravel, can Mila and Blake keep it together as summer draws to a close? Set in Nashville, Memphis and LA, the second book in the MILA trilogy continues Mila's journey, as she navigates romance, friendship and family drama - and finds out what matters most in life and who she truly is. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book presents more hard hitting cases from the authors of "Glasgow Crimefighter". As legendary Glasgow detective Les Brown re-investigates cases from Stratford in east London to Wick, via Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, he finds that, often, the official police line doesn't quite add up.The body of a young electrician is dragged from a harbour. The police say the death was an accident, but a mysterious man confesses to murder. What is the truth? A young Scotsman is found dead on the pavement near to a multi-story London car park. Did he jump or was he pushed? Then there's the rape and strangling of 14-year-old Pamela Hastie and the killing of 11-year-old Tracy Waters.two of the most horrific and puzzling cases in West of Scotland crime. And the mystery of 12-year-old Moira Anderson's death in Coatbridge, the strange case of rape at a holiday camp, and the disturbing facts of a series of unsolved murders of street prostitutes.These and many more Real Hard Cases are re-opened by Les Brown, in this intriguing new book co-written with Robert Jeffrey, author of a best-selling string of true crime titles, including "Glasgow's Hard Men", "Gangland Glasgow" and "Glasgow's Godfather". As legendary Glasgow detective Les Brown re-investigates cases from Stratford in east London to Wick, via Glasgow, he finds that, often, the official police line doesn't quite add up. The body of a young electrician is dragged from a harbour. The police say the death was an accident, but a mysterious man confesses to murder. What is the truth? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The heartbreaking, exhilarating stories of four high-profile women inspired Caitlin McBride to seek out more of these extraordinary moments in which women's lives changed.Here are tales which will connect with readers on a deeply emotional level, will inspire and humble them and bring understanding of how we make the decisions we do and the consequences those decisions have.Women featured include:Ellen O'Malley Dunlop, chair of the Women's Council of Ireland, on how she was crucial in getting the definition of consent into the Sexual Offences legislation.Georgie Crawford, broadcaster, on her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31 when her daughter was seven months old.Tara Flynn, actress and comedian, on becoming the 'unofficial face' of the Repeal the 8th movement.Sonya Lennon, TV host and fashion designer, on how her first presenting gig hosting RTE's Off the Rails transformed her outlook on life.There are stories of cancelled weddings and coming out, stories of leaps of faith and determined entrepreneurship. Stories of crazy highs, such as Oscar nominations and being elected into office! All are united by a strength in adversity, courage and resilience, and an ability to find humour in the darkest places. Stories to inspire. Stories to connect. Extraordinary moments in which women's lives changed forever. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Did I Mention I Need You? is the second instalment in the trilogy. It has been two years since Eden first spent her summer in Santa Monica and within this time she has moved permanently to the city with her mother. Tyler's tour has wrapped up and he is spending the summer in New York to relax before coming home, so Eden is invited out to enjoy her summer in the Big Apple alongside him. This time, they are alone with no parents, and it is almost impossible for them to act nonchalantly about their feelings towards each other.Did I Mention I Need You? shows Tyler and Eden progressing from a summer fling into something much more serious, and admitting to themselves that there's no point in pretending that there's nothing between them. Over the summer, we watch as they fall even more in love with each other despite the numerous challenges placed in their way, and when they travel home to Santa Monica in a relationship, they decide to tell their parents the truth.It doesn't go as expected and Eden's father is livid at the idea, resorting to kicking them both out of the house in disgust. Did I Mention I Need You? draws a close with Tyler dropping a bombshell on Eden. He doesn't think he can handle being in a relationship with his step-sister and decides it's best that he just gets over her, so he packs up and leaves. Eden nor the readers know where he is going, and it continues to remain a mystery until later in the third and final novel. In Did I Mention I Need You?, the second book in Estelle Maskame's phenomenal DIMILY trilogy, Tyler and Eden must face up to their feelings and decide what to do next. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Scots translation of the first book of the international publishing sensation that is Wimpy Kid.TuesdayRicht, afore ye say onythin: this is a JOURNAL, aye? No a diary. I ken fine whit it says on the front. But when ma Maw went doon the shops I SPECIALLY telt her tae get yin that didnae say "diary" on it.Well seen, eh. Aw I need noo is for some bampot tae spy me cairtin this book aboot and get the wrang end o the stick.The ither thing I want tae get oot the road straicht aff the bat is that this wis ma MAW's idea, no mine.But she's no richt in the heid if she thinks I'm aboot tae stairt writin awa aboot ma "feelins" or ony o that guff. Sae if ye're waitin on me giein it aw "Dear Diary" this and "Dear Diary" that, ye can awa and run.The anely reason I'm gaun alang wi this at aw is that, wan day, when I'm pure mintit and famous, I'll hiv better things tae dae than staun aboot answerin fowk's stupit questions aw day lang. Sae this book is gonnae be wirth its wecht in gowd.Scots writer Thomas Clark has transformed Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid into a Wimpy Wean. In Thomas's translation, twelve year old hero Greg Heffley tells us all about his life in gallus modern easy to read Scots. Scots writer Thomas Clark has transformed Jeff Kinneys Wimpy Kid into a Wimpy Wean. In Thomass translation, twelve year old hero Greg Heffley tells us all about his life in gallus modern easy to read Scots. A great book in any language, Diary o a Wimpy Wean is packed with plenty to keep young readers hooked until the very end. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Board Book. Condition: new. Sutherland, Karen (illustrator). Board Book. New from Itchy Coo! KATIE'S A tae Z is the eighth in the KATIE series, following the bestselling success of KATIE'S COO, KATIE'S MOOSE, KATIE'S FERM, KATIE'S BEASTIES, KATIE'S YEAR, KATIE'S ZOO and KATIE'S PAIRTY. This new book is aimed at very young children and is the simplest and easiest introduction to Scots words with Karen Sutherland's cheerful and engaging pictures to go with them. On each of the thirteen spreads KATIE introduces two things or animals: one word and one image for each. For example, A is AIPPLE, D is DUG, M is MOOSE, P is PUDDOCK. KATIE'S A tae Z should prove a brilliant introduction to all the other KATIE books. Part of the KATIE series, this book is aimed at very young children and is the simplest and easiest introduction to Scots words. It features cheerful and engaging pictures. Each of the thirteen spreads introduces two things or animals: one word and one image for each. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.