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When Scotlands 1846 potato crop was wiped out by blight, the country was plunged into crisis.The dramatic events that followed have long been ignored or forgotten. Now, in James Hunter, they have their historian. The story he tells is, by turns, moving, anger-making and inspiring.

(Hardback)

Explores the minority people who dwell in the farthest reaches of China. This title reveals truths about China's hidden minorities and their complex position in Chinese society through discussions, including a debate with Ewenki village cadres on human rights and talks with ageing hajjis about the Chinese government's razing of their mosque.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

This work presents a hilarious, charming, and astonishing account of one Westerner's life-altering rambles across Iran and the secret counterculture world he discovers. 24 color illustrations.

(Paperback)

This work presents a hilarious, charming, and astonishing account of one Westerner's life-altering rambles across Iran and the secret counterculture world he discovers. 24 color illustrations.

(Paperback)

Irreverent and nihilist one-panel comics satirizing life's pleasures.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Focusing on North Mull - north of Glen More, but excluding Craignure, Torosay and Brolas - this book is an anthology of the tales and traditions of Mull in the words of those who tell them. The writing covers belief and superstitions, pastimes, work, health and cures, tales and proverbs.

(Paperback)

They say dogs have it made. Well, these dogs certainly do. The dogs here get to see the world, from the tracks of the Iditarod in Alaska to an across-the-USA jaunt with her master on horseback to a table at a fine Paris restaurant.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

This collection of 68 word searches is absolutely top-notch! Created by a seven-time winner of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, these searches contain hidden words in every direction, as well as entertaining themes to enhance your solving pleasure. And, for a little extra fun, the unused letters in each grid spell out a message based on the theme.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Sometimes you just want something simple--a gentle challenge to help you wind down after a hard day. This crossword collection is just the ticket; every puzzle has a helpful theme and features common words, phrases, and names that won't strain the brain. The clues are on the easy side, too, so you can confidently finish each crossword.

(Paperback)

Some of Italy's best known writers take the reader on a panoramic tour of both city and countryside, across the social spectrum, surveying the country's rich cultural history. Explore Italy's popular tourist destinations as well as out-of-the-way places with these 23 diverse and exciting stories.

(Spiral bound)

Silver jewellery symposium Jablonec '68 was the first summit of European jewellery artists from East and West. The founders of studio jewellery participated.

(Paperback)

From the present-day street life of Ginza, to the heights of Mount Fuji in the company of 16th-century traveller and poet Basho, this work brings together a chorus of voices from Japan and across the globe. It is a source book for those visiting Japan for the first time and for expatriates.

(Paperback)

These high-quality note cards feature a wonderful look at Japanese culture and family life, borrowed from the beautifully illustrated children's book Japanese Traditions.

(Hardback)

Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designers eye.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The most recent collection of the always-popular Jumble puzzles guarantees hours of fun unscrambling letters and forming words to come up with the ever-elusive mystery answers.

(Paperback)

"A DIY guide to making jerky at home in an oven, smoker, or food dehydrator with beef, venison, poultry, fish, or even soy protein. Learn easy gourmet recipes for exotic jerky delights"--