Scots

This dictionary is a fascinating and up-to-date guide to the language that developed alongside English in the northern parts of the British Isles.

Reducere. New revised and expanded 2015 edition. *** Scotland and Ireland were first settled by Egyptians *** The legends of Ireland and Scotland tell a fant...

Did you ever hear the saying "there are two sides to every story?" This is especially true for major events in history. In this fresh take on histo...

Reducere. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more – the Oxford Bookworms Library has a book for every student. Written for secondary and adult student...

A Scots Dictionary of Nature brings together - for the first time - the deeply expressive vocabulary customarily used to describe land, wood, weath...

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Reducere. Paddington Bear, the friendly bear from Peru--with his old hat, battered suitcase (complete with secret compartment), duffel coat, and love of marm...

DescriptionStefan Zweig's classic biography of one of British history's most fascinating figures, rereleased in a new edition to tie in with launch...

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Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Follow hot-blooded Mary's lifelong rivalry with her frosty cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England and discover why the Queen of Scots gets her head c...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the NorsemenThat is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbar...

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Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Dora Rare n'est pas une jeune femme comme les autres. À l'aube de l'âge adulte, ses rêves de mariage et de maternité bifurquent lorsque M'ame B., l...

Reducere. 2 new titles in the illustrated chapter book series for young readers, featuring Viking Thorfinn. Unlike his fellow rough, tough, mean, hairy and s...

Everyone's heard of Mary, Queen of Scots. She is horribly famous for having terrible taste in husbands, rotting away in Liz I's prison and, totally...

The romantic and tragic figure of Mary Queen of Scots is explored in detail in this guide, from her eventful infancy to her plots in prison and exe...

First published in 1999, this new edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect modern Scots usage, alongside coverage of older Scots....

The breadth and diversity of Scots terms over history is taken stock of in these definitive hundred words. Canvases obsolete older worlds to modern...

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. Fe...

Publisher: Brian WestlandAuthor(s): Jacob AbbottNumber of pages: 150Publication date: 2020Dimensions: 159 x 236 x 16Cover type: HardbackRedescopera...

Reducere. As lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots, beautiful Ginette - known as Jenny - is young queen's childhood friend. Growing up in elegant but ruthl...

Focusing on the contemporary Scottish culture, this book is a useful reading for those who care about their country's identity in the twenty-first ...

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A Scots Quair is revolutionary—innovative in its form, deft and humorous in its use of the Scots language, courageous in its characterization and p...

Reducere. DescriptionUsing extensive research into witchcraft court cases and folkloric tales, Arnold Crowther takes us on a thought-provoking journey throug...

Publisher: Graffeg LimitedAuthor(s): Tudor TimesNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 215 x 153 x 28Cover type: HardbackRedescopera...

Published to mark the 60th birthday of one of Britain's leading composers, this is a unique insight into Sir James MacMillan's thoughts on music, f...

This book looks at the 5 million Canadians with Scottish origin, asking who are they, why did they leave Scotland, what did they do when they arriv...

The definitive biography of Scotland's legendary leader by British novelist and former Sunday Times literary critic, Ronald McNair Scott

The Scottish landscape has a unique majesty like no other. It will sweep you away with the Alpine grandeur of the Skye Cuillin or enchant with the ...

DescriptionContaining words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-na...

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As well as illustrations, this new edition includes photographs of Mary Queen of Scots-related objects from the collections of National Museums Sco...

Reducere. According to some estimates as many as 100, 000 Scotsmen were re-settled by the British government in the Irish Plantation of Ulster during the 17t...

David I was never expected to become king, but on succeeding to the Scottish throne in 1124 he quickly demonstrated that he had the skills, ruthles...

Reducere. What do you call a paper bag in Scots?How would you describe a dull day in Scots?This comprehensive dictionary of words and phrases is for all who ...

Reducere. The Fighting Scots of Edinboro is a behind-the-scenes look at how a small Division II university in northwestern Pennsylvania broke into the world ...

This textbook overview of Modern Scots provides a description and analysis of the language covering lexical, phonological and structural patterns. ...

This is the first wide-ranging, cross-disciplinary overview of immigration to Scotland in recent history and its impact on both the newcomers and t...

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As lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots, the beautiful Ginette - known as Jenny - is the young queen's closest childhood friend.Publisher: Pengu...

Reducere. DescriptionQueen of Scotland by birth, Queen of France by marriage, and Queen of England by right (some said), the life of Mary Stuart (1542-1587) ...

Early historic Scotland was home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures, all competing for land and supremacy. Yet by the eleventh century it...

DescriptionThe true story of the daring escape of Mary, Queen of Scots' from the island castle in Loch Leven is well-known throughout Scotland and ...

Britain's Settlement by the Anglo-Saxons and Scots is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when Roman rule ended in t...

This dual biography of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots tells the story of their intense and embattled relationship, and their uniting struggles...

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DescriptionThis fascinating comparative history explores the many factors that have fueled nationalist and separatist movements in Scotland and Cat...

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Publisher: Steve Savage Publishers LimitedAuthor(s): Kasia MichalskaIllustration(s): 34 B & W drawingsNumber of pages: 128Publication date: 2014Dim...

In this book, Rosemary Goring tells the story of Mary's Scottish years through the often dramatic and atmospheric locations and settings where the ...

Word count 6, 540Publisher: Oxford University PressAuthor(s): Tim VicaryIllustration(s): line illustrationsNumber of pages: 64Collection: Oxford Bo...

Mary Stuart was just five years old when she was sent to France to be raised alongside her future husband. But when the frail young king dies, eigh...

This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his contribution to the making of Scotland as a nation.

More than 27 million Americans today can trace their lineage to the Scots, whose bloodline was stained by centuries of continuous warfare along the...

DescriptionIn this exciting and visually stunning book, the most talented Scottish novelist of his generation teams up with Jill Calder, whose bold...

'Every Scot should read it. Scotland now has the lively, provocative and positive history it deserves.' Irvine Welsh, GuardianA dramatic and intrig...

On the night of 10 February 1567 an explosion devastated the Edinburgh residence of Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of S...

Rodrick Rules is the hilarious sequel to the bestselling and awardwinning Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Rodrick Rules was also a major movie hit at the box...

The story of tea is extraordinary - it caused wars, boosted the trade in slaves and hard drugs, and it's no exaggeration to say it was one of the g...

This book is an articulatory reference guide for actors and anyone fascinated by the modern Scots language. It focuses on the particular dialects a...

A witty, informative narrative of one of history's most fascinating, enigmatic monarchsPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Mickey MayhewIllu...

Lewis Grassic Gibbon's remarkable trilogy, which includes Sunset Song, 'the best Scottish book of all time'

From the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Queen Victoria, a new history of Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I that reveals how the m...

First biography of the first king known to be anointed in the Britian.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): Coleman, KeithIllustration(s): Non...

DescriptionThe purpose of this book is to provide a brief introduction to the Gaelic language with a selective discussion of its main features. In ...