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From the multi-award-winning Denise Mina comes a radical new take on one of the darkest episodes in Scottish history the bloody assassination of David Rizzio in Mary, Queen of Scots' chambers in Holyrood Palace.

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Running The Smoketells the story of what it's like to take part in this race from the perspectives of twenty-six different people who have participated in it since its inception in 1981. Whether preparing for your first marathon or your 100th, Running The Smoke will give you the encouragement, insight and belief you need to cross that line.

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From the Ice Age to the Scottish Referendum, historian and author Alistair Moffat explores the history of the Scottish nation. As well as focusing on key moments in the nation's history such as the Battle of Bannockburn and the Jacobite Risings, Moffat also features other episodes in history that are perhaps less well documented.

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A magnificent full-colour collection of military maps of Scotland, spanning a period of 500 years, and covering all parts of the country.

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This book is an enthralling journey through the year and the pageants, parades, festivals and fairs which have played a huge part in Scottish life. It introduces the customs, traditions, lore and crafts associated with them, making it the ideal companion for anyone interested in this fascinating and rich aspect of Scotland's cultural story.

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Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks has been written both as a self-tuition course for beginners and also for use within the classroom. Each lesson in the book contains some essential points of grammar explained and illustrated, exercises, a list of new vocabulary, and an item of conversation. This new edition includes an audio download link.

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Names are very important and can unlock vast amounts of information about places and their origins. The placename of Scotland are a goldmine of information about times past and the lives of early inhabitants.This comprehensive book features more than 300 names and is an essential book for all interested in Scottish history and culture.

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This book features an introduction which explores the role of proverbs in Scottish culture and over 1,000 proverbs arranged in easily accessible AZ format. The addition of a comprehensive glossary will help you fully appreciate these colourful and often humorous nuggets of wisdom and advice.

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The lives of the Scottish queens, both those who ruled in their own right, and also the consorts, have largely been neglected in conventional history books. From Lady Macbeth to Anne of Denmark, this collection of mini-biographies reveals the fascinating lives of these unusual women, who all found themselves at the helm of a kingdom.

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Scotland is renowned for its rich tradition of baking. In this sequel toThe Scottish Vegan Cookbook, you will find all the recipes you might need for making vegan versions of classic Scottish bread, biscuits, fruit loaves, tarts and cakes.

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Shake it Up, Babyis the month-by-month account of the Beatles transformation in 1963 through the memories of those who were there the fans, friends, broadcasters, studio engineers, promoters, politicians and others who were all caught up in the maelstrom of Beatlemania and its impact.

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This is both John Buchan's most powerful novel and his last, completed just days before his death. It was published posthumously in 1941. Buchan's rich descriptions of the rugged Canadian Northwest Territories are influenced by his real-life voyage down the Mackenzie River in 1937. At that time, Buchan was Governor-General of Canada.

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Skye is a dinosaur who loves playing with her friends. When a gang of four big, bullying dinosaurs spoil the fun and chase her into the woods, Skye outwits them one by one.This charming story is all about being who you are, standing up for yourself and shows that every has hidden skills and talents.

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Upbeat, laugh-out-loud funny, this compelling novel, set in the Borders, swinging sixties London and present-day Edinburgh, touches on music, Scottish independence, love in later life and, most of all, how to make the most of ones life before it is too late. From the author of the critically acclaimedThe Sound of My Voice.

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St Kilda: A People's Historyexplores and portrays the life of the St Kildans from the Stone Age to 1930, when the remaining 36 islanderswere evacuated to the Scottish mainland.

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WithThe 44 Scotland Street Cookbookfans can now immerse themselves in the world of Edinburgh's New Town and eat like their favourite characters. Anna Marshall has ransacked the pages (and cupboards!) of 44 Scotland Street to find all the best snacks, treats and dinners enjoyed by its inhabitants.

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A new edition of a classic book by one of Scotlands most eminent historians (originally published by Mainstream asCulloden and the Last Clansman), this is the tragic story of one of Scotlands most notorious murders and miscarriages of justice, which inspired Robert Louis StevensonsKidnapped.

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For readers who enjoyed 'The Snow Child' and 'The Glass Palace' this is an intoxicating and lush love story, set in present-day New York and 1950s Burma.

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On 27 May 1942 a Czech agent threw a bomb at a passing Mercedes Reinhard Heydrich was travelling in. The assassination sent a shock wave through the Nazi leadership and provoked ferocious reprisals against Czechs and Jews. This book is based on archive material and interviews with surviving members of SOE and Czech military intelligence.

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After the assassination of a top Nazi official, Detective Rolf Schneider unearths a web of corruption and secrecy in high places. From his visit to meet Hitler to a nerve-shredding flight into Stalingrad,this tightly plotted page-turner from debut author David ODonnell will keep you in suspense to the final page.

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The Bone Caveis a vivid account of a month-long journey in the Scottish Highlands. Walking and occasionally hitching, Dougie Strang follows a series of folktales to the locations in which theyre set, encountering along the way a depth of meaning to them that allows him to engage with the landscape from a different perspective.

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Jenni Fagan's 3rd collection,The Bone Libraryexamines and interprets all of human life. The poems here respond to broader themes of identity, of place, of love and the unloved.