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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2009
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Paperback. Condition: Good. From her early life of luxury at the French court to her dramatic rule of her Scottish homeland; from a life of gaiety and popularity to years of banishment and execution - this book tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of Scotland's most famous historical figures. The book has been read but r…emains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a new edition of this best-selling "Scottie", recast and rewritten for readers of 10 upwards. The aims of the Jacobites and the background to the risings of Viscount Dundee (1689), the Earl of Mar (1715), and Charles Edward Stuart (1745) are explained, and this colourful but bloody period… in Scotland's past brought vividly to life. The telling is illuminated by extracts from original documents, genealogical chart of the royal families of Scotland and England, and maps and battle plans. Illustrated in full colour with drawings, and with portraits, prints, and objects from National Museums Scotland and other national collections, this work includes an additional 8-page section in black and white that includes Jacobite songs and story-poems, a Jacobite quiz, and the original Rob Roy board game. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'For we are very lucky, with a lamp before the door And Leerie stops to light it, as he lights so many more.' The picture of a small boy peering from a window at dusk to watch the lamplighter in the street is one of the enduring images of 19th-century Edinburgh, and the child probably the most fa…mous ever brought up there. Robert Louis Stevenson loved to conjure up a dashing, romantic lineage for himself, dreaming that he was descended from the colourful outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. The reality was less flamboyant but no less remarkable and he would learn that the street lamps of Edinburgh owed their brilliance to the scientific work of his own great-grandfather. This welcome addition to the Robert Louis Stevenson canon gives a concise account of his life - his family background, childhood and adolescence in a Calvinist, hard-working household in Scotland, his travels in three continents and his final years in the South Seas.It examines his relationships with his parents and his nurse, with English and American friends, particularly the family into which he married, and with the Samoan islanders among whom he died at the age of 44. Stevenson's childhood experiences and Scottish identity fed his fertile imagination wherever he found himself. His legacy includes travel writing, essays and poetry, and novels such as "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped", "The Master of Ballantrae", "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", "St Ives" and "Weir of Hermiston", still read and enjoyed more than one hundred years after his death. "Robert Louis Stevenson: The Travelling Mind" is an insightful introduction to the life and work of one of the world's best-loved writers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2012
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Construction of the building now known as the National Museum of Scotland began in 1861. Housed in a magnificent Victorian building, the museum in Chambers Street, Edinburgh, first opened its doors to the general public in the early 1890s. In July 2011, it will reopen after three years' extensive… refurbishment. This book tells of the building's history before giving the highlights of its transformation and, gallery by gallery, of its wonderful collections. Practical information for visitors is also included. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2012
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a terrific souvenir from the exhibition of National Museum Scotland's beautiful collection of railway posters. If you don't manage to get to the exhibition (beginning 26 March 12) when the posters will be displayed together for the first time, then this book is the next best thing. These…striking works of art reflect the changing tastes and needs of the rail passenger over the last 100 years. They depict some of the most dramatic and scenic locations around Scotland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2012
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress, the exhibition, is being co-developed by the State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg and National Museums Scotland to mark the 250th anniversary of Catherine's ascension to the Russian throne. It will be on at the National Museum of Scotland - its only… venue - from 13 July-21 October 2012. It will showcase the truly spectacular collections of Catherine the Great, one of Russia's most successful rulers. Catherine (1729-96) was also one of the greatest art collectors of all time. The exhibition includes: portraits; costumes and uniforms; snuffboxes inlaid with precious gems, gold and silver; Ancient Greek and Roman carved cameos depicting figures from biblical stories, mythology and history; many of the finest examples of porcelain, glass, metal, and polished stone items ever made in Russia. This exhibition guide has eight illustrated essays by experts in the fields of Russian history and art, followed by a selected catalogue of over 200 objects. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2002
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Describes the making of Scotland's beautiful landscape through the action of volcanoes and ice, folding and erosion, pounding of waves, and scouring of wind. Aerial photos reveal a Scotland rarely seen. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by note…s or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1999
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book tells the story of how Scotland's landscape has changed over the last three billion years. Did you know that disappearing oceans, colliding continents and erupting volcanoes were some of the events which helped to shape the countryside we see today? Discover how coal formed from swamps…which grew in a tropical climate. Did you know there was an ice age in Scotland that lasted for over two billion years .and the ice may come back? Find out how to: make your own model volcano which erupts messily .but safely; see a stalactite and stalagmite grow in just a couple of days; race your way around Scotland, collecting fossils as you go. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2012
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Millennium Clock first chimed on 1 January 2000 and crowds still gather round it in the National Museum of Scotland. The finished clock tower echoes the form of a medieval cathedral, standing just over ten metres high. It marks the passing of time but is also a summary of the best and worst o…f the twentieth century. The animated construction comprises four sections: The Crypt, The Nave, The Belfry and The Spire. Each has its own stories to tell and secrets to reveal. This edition is in a new format and has 12 superb replacement photographs which give close-ups of some of the clock's intricate details. The clock tower is a collaboration between E Bersudsky, A Sandstrom, T Stead and J Tubbecke. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2001
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The first complete biography of explorer, writer and colonial eccentric, Reginald Johnston. An Edinburgh lad, Johnston entered the colonial service, first as a cadet in Hong Kong and then as a district officer in north-east China, a post which enabled him to travel extensively. He explored large…areas of China, studied the language and culture and adopted Buddhism. In 1919 Johnston was appointed tutor and adviser to the last Emperor of China and as such was the only foreigner working in the Forbidden City, where centuries old customs prevailed and corruption was rife. Shiona Airlie has had unprecedented access to Johnston's unpublished letters and photographs to tell his unique and remarkable story. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2011
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Scotties" are exciting, full colour information books for young readers. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities, websites and suggestions for places to visit. An 8pp pull-out black and white section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring-in can be used…at home or photocopied for classroom use. In this brand new title find out about: Ghosts and Graveyards - including the Undead Sailor, and the Weeping Tombstone; Haunted Houses - such as Haddington House with its ghostly horse; Witches - good spells and bad spells; Hallowe'en - guising, and Mischief Night; Fairies - fallen angels, household helpers, changelings, and more; Glaistigs and Brownies - a glaistig is a thin woman with a face like 'a grey stone overgrown with lichen'; and, Merfolk - from golden-haired mermaids to the Blue Men of the Minch. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book tells the history of Scotland between 1249 and 1371 from the Golden Age of Alexander III to Robert II, the first Stewart king. This takes in the Scottish Wars of Independence: William Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge; and Robert the Bruce and the decisive Battle of Bannock…burn. Find out .* Who was the 'Maid of Norway' * How John Balliol got his nickname * What was the 'Ragman Roll' * What the name Wallace means * What is the Stone of Destiny From the Golden Age of Alexander III to Robert II, the first Stewart king, this book tells the history of Scotland between 1249 and 1371. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1997
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Scottish experience of war, brought to life by those who fought and those who stayed behind. With marvellously illustrated poetry, diaries and reminiscences, this is the personal and often poignant story of soldiers, sailors and airmen, as well as nurses, wives and children. The book has been… read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2000
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Going to the Pictures recalls the days when a night out could only mean a trip to the local Regal or fleapit. The century's most popular art form is remembered in the words of cinema-goers from all over the country, recalling village halls in the Highlands and Islands, as well as the art deco pal…aces of the cities. Scots share memories of the Silent days, courting in the balcony, noisy children's matinees, and the sheer glamour of Hollywood and the stars. Scottish images on the big screen also feature in a survey of a hundred years of Scotland on film. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Language: English
Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2002
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Which Scottish king liked to disguise himself? What did Robert the Bruce learn from the spider? And which king banned the playing of football? This book traces the Scottish monarchy from Kenneth McAlpin to the Union of the Crown in 1603. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Page…s are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1998
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Scotland led the world in this romantic industry. Over a period of 200 years there were more than 250 shipbuilders on the Clyde alone, between them building over 30,000 different types of vessel: passenger ships, cargo liners, cross-channel ferries, tramp steamers, sailing ships, tugs, dredgers,…and warships of all kinds from battleships to submarines. This book charts the big story of shipbuilding in Scotland, covering both the social and engineering aspects, and highlighting the transition from wood and sail to iron and steam. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1995
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'Absolutely full of information.' -- Scottish Home and Country. From prehistoric times fishing has been vital in the life and culture of Scotland. Absorbing topics cover fishing methods, skills and technologies, and the culture of fishing communities. The book has been read, but is in excellent c…ondition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Millennium Clock first chimed on 1 January 2000 and crowds still gather round it in the National Museum of Scotland. The finished clock tower echoes the form of a medieval cathedral, standing just over ten metres high. It marks the passing of time but is also a summary of the best and wo…rst of the twentieth century. The animated construction comprises four sections: The Crypt, The Nave, The Belfry and The Spire. Each has its own stories to tell and secrets to reveal. This edition is in a new format and has 12 superb replacement photographs which give close-ups of some of the clock's intricate details. The clock tower is a collaboration between E Bersudsky, A Sandstrom, T Stead and J Tubbecke. A new edition of this story of the Millennium Clock Tower in the National Museum of Scotland, its creation, creators and its magical inhabitants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1999
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book looks at Scotland -- a land of contrasts. The rugged mountains on Skye, the farmland of the Border country and the city streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow are all part of this diversity. Find out how the countryside changes with the seasons and read about the wildlife which is such an imp…ortant part of the Scottish landscape. Find out: what Scotland looked like before the great Caledonian pine forest was chopped down; where the coldest place in Scotland is to be found; how to plan your route around the islands. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book gives a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of inventing, developing and perfecting the art of pedal-powered transport over the years from the the original 'hobby-horse' velocipede to the the notorious bone-shaker, and from the grand but tricky penny-farthing to Graeme Obree's… world-beating home-made suprbike. This second edition has been updated to take in Chris Hoy's amazing three gold medals in the 2008 Olympics. The story of Scottish bicycles and tricycles from the original 'hobby-horse' velocipede to the notorious bone-shaker to Graeme Obree's world-beating home-made superbike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this book on the history of flight in Scotland you can:* find out about the man who tried to fly off the wall at Stirling Castle and about Percy Pilcher and his fragile 'Bat' glider* be amazed at the story of Vincenzo Lunardi, and his balloon flight in 1785 from Edinburgh to Fife* see how… aircraft are used in war, from the airships, and planes with open cock-pits, in World War I, to the Cold War V-bombers* read about UFOs in the 'Falkirk Triangle', the short-lived Rocket Post and much more * check out how you can visit Concorde Alpha Alpha at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian, and the other flying machines there. Suitable for children of 7-9 years, this book on the history of flight in Scotland includes an 8-page activity section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring in. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Set in the months before the outbreak of the Great War and in print for almost 100 years The Thirty-Nine Steps is John Buchan's most popular novel. This timely look at the book - what inspired it, its themes and metaphors - and at its author - how much of John Buchan's own self and experienc…es are in it - will greatly enhance the reader's enjoyment. A timely look at John Buchan's much-loved pre-First-World-War novel - what inspired it, its themes and metaphors - and at how much of the author's own swlf and experiences are in it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When John Napier published his invention of logarithms in 1614 he was announcing one of the greatest advances in the history of mathematics, and log tables were used universally until the mid 1970s. With his Rabdologia, an ingenious calculating tool composed of numbered rods which came to be… known as 'Napier's Bones', he enabled people in the marketplace to do multiplication sums without knowing any multiplication tables. Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about this most extrordinary man was that his great inventions were made without the stimulus of talking to other mathematicians in mainstream Europe. Working away in comparative isolation in a tower house in Scotland, Napier produced methods of calculation that literally changed lives all over the world. He is the father of the slide-rule and the grandfather of today's calculators. Despite his achievements, he remains curiously uncelebrated, and this absorbing story of his life aims to give John Napier his true status. This new edition has been redesigned in a new format and has a new cover. Inventor of logarithms, John Napier made one of the greatest advances in the history of mathematics. The 16th century Scot was also a remarkable astronomer. This new edition has been redesigned and has a new cover. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Devils, witches and evil - the insubstantial but terrifying world of the supernatural as it was seen by Robert Burns and his contemporaries is examined in this new book, brought out for the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth. Several of Burns' poems dealt with the supernatural, the most f…amous of which, "Tam o Shanter", is examined in detail. It is from this poem that the book's title comes: 'And roars out, "Weel done, Cutty-sark!" And in an instant all was dark And scarcely had he Maggie rallied When out the hellish legion sallied.' In contrast with the 'other world' was the everyday lives of the country people and the nature of the material world in which they lived; the book also examines this and the changes that were taking place in Burns' time. Several of Robert Burns' poems deal with the supernatural. This book intends to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth, looks at the world of himself and his contemporaries and tries to understand their fears and emotions, with particular reference to 'Tam o Shanter'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 1995
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Distinctively Scottish, this is the definitive history of tartan from the medieval love of display to the Victorian invention of exclusive clan identity. A fresh and vivid interpretation, this book also includes a section on individual clan tartans -- invaluable for those interested in their Scot…tish ancestry. Hugh Cheape is curator of Modern Scottish History at NMS and has a particular interest in Gaelic culture. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2016
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. For 150 years the National Museum of Scotland, as it is now known, has shown Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland.The book showcases the Museum's many treasures from the Departments of Scottish History and Archaeology; Art, Design and Fashion; Natural Science; Science and Technology; a…nd World Cultures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'For we are very lucky, with a lamp before the door And Leerie stops to light it, as he lights so many more.' The picture of a small boy peering from a window at dusk to watch the lamplighter in the street is one of the enduring images of 19th-century Edinburgh, and the child probably the mo…st famous ever brought up there. Robert Louis Stevenson loved to conjure up a dashing, romantic lineage for himself, dreaming that he was descended from the colourful outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. The reality was less flamboyant but no less remarkable and he would learn that the street lamps of Edinburgh owed their brilliance to the scientific work of his own great-grandfather. This welcome addition to the Robert Louis Stevenson canon gives a concise account of his life - his family background, childhood and adolescence in a Calvinist, hard-working household in Scotland, his travels in three continents and his final years in the South Seas.It examines his relationships with his parents and his nurse, with English and American friends, particularly the family into which he married, and with the Samoan islanders among whom he died at the age of 44.Stevenson's childhood experiences and Scottish identity fed his fertile imagination wherever he found himself. His legacy includes travel writing, essays and poetry, and novels such as "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped", "The Master of Ballantrae", "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", "St Ives" and "Weir of Hermiston", still read and enjoyed more than one hundred years after his death. "Robert Louis Stevenson: The Travelling Mind" is an insightful introduction to the life and work of one of the world's best-loved writers. Robert Louis Stevenson loved to conjure up a dashing, romantic lineage for himself, dreaming that he was descended from the colourful outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. This work gives a concise account of his life - his family background, childhood and adolescence in a Calvinist, hard-working household in Scotland, and his final years in the South Seas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by NMSE - Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2002
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In January 1926 John Logie Baird was the first to publicly demonstrate real television. He is also attributed with many other pioneering developments, including the first transatlantic transmission, the first working video recording system, fibre optics, infra-red scanning and facsimile transmiss…ion. During his lifetime and since, Baird has been praised and he has been reviled. This thoroughly researched and balanced biography, written in part by Baird's son, takes a fresh look at Baird's life - his struggles with ill-health and lack of funding, his long-term romance, and the facts behind his own autobiographical memoir, published in 1988. Special treatment is also given to Baird's troubled relationship with the BBC, in particular the role played by the corporation's director general Sir John Reith, and the background to the boardroom coup which resulted in Baird being relieved of his duties as managing director of the company which he had founded. By reviewing existing sources and examining fresh evidence, the authors present a readable and faithful account of Baird's astonishing life, and throw new light not only on Baird himself but on many of those associated with him. Much of the documentation from family and other archives, and many of the photographs, have never before been published. Technical details are described in non-technical language, supported by diagrams. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Parliaments existed in Scotland, off and on, from about 1200 till there was the Union with the English Parliament in 1707. In 1998 the Scotland Act decreed that 'There shall be a Scottish Parliament' and the new, devolved Parliament opened on 1 July 1999. This Scotties activity book for chil…dren aged 9-12 gives the early history of Parliaments in Scotland and then looks in more detail at how the present Parliament in Holyrood works. Scotties are exciting, full-colour Scottish information books for young readers. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities for home or classroom use, a list of websites, and suggestions for places to visit. Aimed at children of 9-13 this is a history of Parliaments in Scotland from around 1200 to the present day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Scotties" are exciting, full colour information books for young readers. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities, websites and suggestions for places to visit. An 8pp pull-out black and white section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring-in can be…used at home or photocopied for classroom use. In this brand new title find out about: Ghosts and Graveyards - including the Undead Sailor, and the Weeping Tombstone; Haunted Houses - such as Haddington House with its ghostly horse; Witches - good spells and bad spells; Hallowe'en - guising, and Mischief Night; Fairies - fallen angels, household helpers, changelings, and more; Glaistigs and Brownies - a glaistig is a thin woman with a face like 'a grey stone overgrown with lichen'; and, Merfolk - from golden-haired mermaids to the Blue Men of the Minch. A Scottie activity book, for home or classroom use, with sections on: Ghosts and Graveyards; Haunted Houses; Witches; Hallowe'en; Fairies; Glaistigs and Brownies; and Merfolk. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
