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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The story of the how Saint Andrew's Cross, or The Saltire, became Scotland's Flag. Part of the Corbies series of books. Ideal for explaining aspects of history to younger children. Recommended for age 7+. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland - all are listed, and the derivation of their names - some curious - some extraordinary - is given throughout. All have a story to tell, and Scotland's rich history is apparent in these place names. Celtic, Nordic and Anglo-Saxon influences that span 2,000 years from the beginning of the Common or Christian Era to the 11th century are shown. And as the incoming Celts did not find an empty land, some names can be traced to Pictish times. With the arrival of the Scots in the 6th century, Gaelic names began to appear, and then, a century later, Anglian names appeared from the south, to later be influenced by French and Dutch, becoming the 'Scots' tongue of the Middle Ages. The advent of the Norsemen in the 9th century produced Norse names in the North, the Northern and Western Isles and the South-West. Many names are Scots transliterations of Gaelic. Auchenshuggle, long thought of as an appropriate destination for Glasgow's tramcars is simply a Scots version of the Gaelic for 'rye field'. The book explains how, over successive generations with political, economic and cultural changes, while Scots became established, place names were not renewed or translated - they were merely Scotticised. And so today, with English as the common tongue, we can be reminded of the past at just about every turn. This book provides a fascinating journey that might take you from Aberbrothock to the Butt of Lewis, Cruachan to Dunnet, on to Ecclefechan and Friockheim, Gretna, Hoy, Ibrox, John o' Groats, Kells, pausing at Lanark before seeking out Mealfuarvounie, Nick, Oxgangs, Patna, Quanterness, Rum, Sciennes, Talisker, Uig,Voe, Waterloo, Yell and Zetland - your journey has just begun! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hutchison, Susan (illustrator). The story of the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, is retold in a format suitable for 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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It is human nature to be fascinated by that which cannot be easily explained. The land is marked by standing stones and ancient burial sites whose inner secrets remain tantalisingly beyond our reach but seem to have a power that is as ancient as the earth it flows through. Strange lights in the sky: are they orbiting satellites or evidence of alien life? Glowing mists, fireballs and unearthly spectres - natural phenomena or mystical occurrence? Beasts, too big to be mere wildcats, have been spotted on moors and in forests alien to such creatures. Loch monsters and mythical creatures seem to have a life beyond the stories that have kept them alive in our traditions for thousands of years. And there's that most universal mystery, the spirit world. Almost every culture on earth has a theory about the world we depart to after death. Fleeting sounds and sights from what seems to be world parallel to our own, messages from the dead, out-of-body experiences and hauntings - all are regularly reported and hold a perennial fascination. Learn about all of these subjects and the parapsychological theories behind them in Paranormal, a fascinating new volume about these phenomena that seen to lie outide the confines of scientific explanation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Charles Edward Stuart (31 December 1720 - 31 January 1788), was commonly known in Britain during his lifetime as The Young Pretender, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. He was the second Jacobite pretender to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He was born in Italy and was the eldest son of James Francis Edward Stuart, who was the son of James II of England. Charles instigated the unsuccessful Jacobite uprising of 1745, in which he led an insurrection to restore his family to the throne of the Great Britain, which ended in defeat at the Battle of Culloden. That battle that ended the Jacobite cause. Charles's flight from Scotland after the uprising has rendered him a romantic figure of heroic failure in some later representations. In 1759 he was involved in a French plan to invade Britain which was abandoned following British naval victories. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This classic, illustrated book tells the story of the famous faithful Skye terrier, Greyfriars Bobby, who watched over his master's grave for 14 years in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. The Corbies series brings the heroes and rogues, triumphs and tragedies of Scottish history vibrantly into life. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ideal for children aged 6 - 12, this colour illustrated book explains the early life of Robert Burns and how he grew up to be Scotland's best known poet and lyricist. Suitable for schools and homework projects, this book explains his early life in Alloway. Today, Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Known best for poems such as Auld Lang Syne and My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, Burns is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, and he is seen as a leader of the Romantic movement. After his death he was a source of inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism and today he is a cultural icon not just in Scotland. His work is taught in many countries such as Russia and Canada. He is regarded as one of the greatest Scots and known for world-famous songs such as Auld Lang Syne and the world-famous poem 'A Red, Red Rose' and 'Tam o' Shanter'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This bestselling English Dictionary contains 15,000 headwords and 35,000 definitions, with pronunciation and numbered senses within definitions. With this dictionary you can increase your word power and increase your confidence when using the English language. British English. The Geddes and Grosset brand is 26 years old and has sold over 75 million books. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Welsh Names contains a selection of Welsh girls' and boys' first names from Welsh history and romance, as well as surnames. This book is ideal to help you find a baby name, or check the brief history of a family name or surname. The short history of the name refers to the romance and history of Wales. Some saints are also mentioned. Origins of other words and names are also given. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Deals with the whisky world's lighter and quirkier side. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is the charming story, based on fact, of the love of a Skye terrier called Bobby for his master in nineteenth-century Edinburgh. Bobby and his master 'Auld Jock', a Pentland Hills farmer, were inseparable and for fourteen years after Auld Jock's death little Bobby made his home near the old man's grave in the cemetery in Greyfriars Kirkyard. He was loved and cared for by the local people who were touched by the bond between the dog and his master. A life-size statue of Bobby still stands in Edinburgh, commemorating his devotion and loyalty near Greyfriars. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Susie and Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie and Sam Visit the Doctor the twins go with their mum to the doctor. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright pictures. There are 12 early learning books in the Susie and Sam series.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Spanish-English, English-Spanish Pocket Dictionary, in a new edition, is fully up-to-date and clearly presented. Particularly useful for quick reference when travelling for students of language, business purposes and visitors.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Susie and Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie and Sam Learn About Road Safety the twins go with mum to the shop and on the way mum teaches them the principles of road safety. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Many people have tried whisky but are not sure what's a malt and what's a blend - Many people buy whisky as a present, unconfident about what to give. Others know what they like, and are keen to try more, but the range and choice is confusing, and the advice can be subjective, especially in supermarkets. This book, based on Wallace Milroy's bestselling original Malt Whisky Almanac*, co-written with whisky writer Neil Wilson, describes regional styles and individual distillery characteristics which will enable you to make a more informed choice about which whiskies to try and buy. Whisky in Your Pocket details the malt whisky industry in Scotland, and Bushmills in Northern Ireland, (Islay's most southerly distillery) and also gives a brief overview of other distilleries. There are over 120 distilleries in the UK, with a growing number of countries making whisky today - England, Wales, Japan, Taiwan, India, USA, Canada, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Korea to name but a few. With this book you will have a good understanding of the industry and what to buy. (*over 300,000 copies sold). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Spanish-English, English-Spanish Pocket Dictionary, in a new edition, is fully up-to-date and clearly presented. Particularly useful for quick reference when travelling for students of language, business purposes and visitors.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Susie and Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie and Sam Learn About Road Safety the twins go with mum to the shop and on the way mum teaches them the principles of road safety. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures.

Hardback. Condition: New. The Susie and Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie and Sam Visit the Doctor the twins go with their mum to the doctor. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright pictures. There are 12 early learning books in the Susie and Sam series.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam Learn About Road Safety the twins go with mum to the shop and on the way mum teaches them the principles of road safety. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This title covers sport, television, industry, music, heroes and villains, feasts, festivals, fun, law and order, politics, literature, football, great Scots and many, many more. The Scottish Quiz Book is an entertaining book for the whole family. It will help to while away the long journeys and provides an excellent resource for anyone who has to compile quiz questions about 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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.