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The Bruces of fourteenth-century Scotland were formidable and enthusiastic warriors. Packed with detail and written with a strong and involving narrative thread, this is the first book to link up the various theatres of war and discuss the effect of the wars of the Bruces outside Scotland.

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In this new biography, the story of James VI and I is laid bare, and a welter of scurrilous assumptions penned by his political opponents put to rest. What emerges is a portrait of James as his contemporaries knew him: a gregarious, idealistic man obsessed with the idea of family, whose personal and political goals could never match up to reality.

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A perfect summer read for crime fans, this thriller is set on Spains Costa Blanca with a colourful cast of double-crossing characters. Its a criminally good cocktail of sun, crime, escapism and dark humour.

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When reporter Rebecca Connolly is told of Roddie Drummonds return to the island of Stoirm she senses a story. Fifteen years before he was charged with the murder of his lover, Mhairi.When another murder takes place, she is ideally placed to uncover the truth about what happened that night fifteen years before.

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A delightful story featuring two naughty young lambs, for readers aged 3-7.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

InTiny TalesAlexander McCall Smith explores romance, ambition, kindness and happiness in thirty short stories that range in length from the short to the minuscule.

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To Pay the Ferrymanis the first instalment in a new series featuring Glasgow detective D.I. Lomond - amulti-threaded mystery whereLomond faces a race against time to stop a deranged serial killer. Pat Black tackles themes of patriarchal power, female expression and independence, and the intolerence that is prevelant in our society today.

(Paperback, 7th Edition)

Tracing Your Scottish Ancestorsis the National Records' official guide, written in an accessible style from the unique perspective of a custodian of the records. It details all the latest internet developments, as well as traditional resources, explaining step by step how to research records of births, marriages and wills.

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(Paperback, New Edition)

Thisunique and engrossing travelogue which paints a vivid picture of the journey along the'Camino' trail and is also a very personal account of the way in which pilgrim journeys can be a source of emotional transformation, enable the rediscovery of our oneness with the natural, and be a source of spiritual healing.

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Covering the period 12861306 and written with reference to historic documents as well as the most up-to-date research, Under the Hammerexamines the process of conquest and attempted colonisation of one medieval kingdom by another.

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Published to celebrate the Hannah Lavery's term as Edinburgh Makar, this collection contains commissioned poems, including Edinburgh is a Story, performed at the opening of the Edinburgh International Festival.Unwritten Womenis a celebration of Lavery's home city, but also an exploration of gender, race and belonging.

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In this book, Ian Williams tells the terrifying story of Chinas vampire economy and the single-minded and ruthless policy of the Party to bend economics and business to its own will. All this is part of realising President Xi Jinpings ambition of China becoming the worlds pre-eminent economic, technological and military power.

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Vienna is unique amongst world capitals in its consistent international importance over the centuries. Former BBC Vienna correspondent Angus Robertson charts how the Austrian capital developed from a garrison town at the edge of the Roman Empire to a glittering international city.

(Paperback, New in Paperback)

Acclaimed historian Alistair Moffat sets off in the footsteps of the Highland clans. In twelve journeys he explores places of conflict, recreating as he walks the tumult of battle.This is a unique exploration of many of the places and events which define a countrys history.

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The fifth book in the bestselling D.C.I. Daley series

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An account on the ninetieth anniversary of the 'dark ship' that tells the story of the Iolaire, the astonishing commitment of the people of Lewis to the war against the Kaiser, its sickening end, and the way of life the disaster effectively destroyed.

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First in a compelling new series of crime novels, packed with accurate police procedure and gritty, dark humour.

(Paperback, 2nd)

William Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for continuance of struggle against English domination. This book investigates various aspects of Wallace's life and character.

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Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she knows the squirrel on a profoundly personal level and has hand-reared litters of orphan kits, eventually returning them to the wild. In this book she shares her experiences and love for the squirrel and explores how our perceptions have changed.

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This new and expanded edition of the best-sellingEveryday Gaelicincludes allbasic words and phrases, along with more complex and idiomatic material, all arranged thematically and covering topics such as meeting and greeting, travelling, the weather and eating and drinking. An accessible book which will be of benefit to all Gaelic learners.

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The origins of the Scottish clans go back over a thousand years, and for centuries these extended networks of families dominated life in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The warriors of the clan, fiercely loyal to each other and to their chief, were well known for their extraordinary courage and military skills.

(Paperback, Authorised Edition)

Deals with the hypocrisy that can lie beneath god-fearing respectability. This book is set in the terrifying times of the first half of the seventeenth century when the Church of Scotland unleashed a wave of cruelty and intolerance.

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This humourous, accessible collection explores a diverse range of themes: death, infidelity, politics, homesickness, racism, humanity as well as every day life. The topics, found within the lines of this book, are portrayed with such humour and warmth they will delight, shock and amuse readers in equal measure.