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Rugby World Cup 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia - perfect for all fans of rugby from around the world.

The story of the incredible 1989 Tour de France victory of Greg LeMond

A personal and sympathetic look at the extraordinary man in his last tumultuous year. On first publication in 1976, the book was accused of sensationalism because due to its candid approach on homosexual friendships. Maxwell's Ghost is a grittily honest account of his life.

A first-hand account of life on St Kilda in the early twentieth century. This book is a lasting tribute to the adaptability and courage of a small Gaelic-speaking society which endured through two millennia on a remote cluster of islands, until its way of life could no longer be sustained.

Germany claimed the sinking for the submarine U-47, commanded by Lt Gunther Prien. Prien and his crew became instant folk heroes. A few months later, Prien's autobiography, "Mein Weg Nach Scapa Flow", was published. This work set down a documented, definitive account of the Royal Oak naval disaster.

Offers an overview of Scottish Highland culture and history, exploring such topics as folklore, literature, social organization, ethnic identity, and the role of language. This work is suitable for those interested in the Gaelic world.

An imaginative, amusing and informative take on Scottish history by the bestselling author of The History of Britain without the Boring Bits.

A compilation of lore, legend, tradition and incident from the Isle of Skye. It contains a large amount of information on the geography of the island along with sections on crofting, the Church, local superstitions, sayings, second sight and even local characters past and present.

The author of bestseller "Close Quarters" presents a murder mystery set in 1990s Glasgow, exploring the violent potential of a clash between one person's carefully cultivated separate lives.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A simple to follow guide for parents to help their children achieve their sporting goals

The fall of RBS has been one of the most catastrophic events of the on-going global financial crisis. This book reveals new and never-revealed-before details about how Fred Goodwin brought the biggest company in the world to the very brink of ruin.

From bagpipes, haggis, whisky and the midge to The Falkirk Wheel, John Knox, Loch Lomond and Dolly the Sheep, this book is a fascinating celebration of Scotland that will appeal to visitors and locals alike.

When reporter Rebecca Connolly is told of Roddie Drummond's 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.

A variety of people from across gender, age and cultures reflect on their experiences of motherhood. Brought together by "A Human Love Story" author Matt Hopwood.

The rugby union presenter, writer and former player Stuart Barnes looks back on his life alongside developments in the game to honest, funny and wise effect.

Written in English, interspersed with Shetlandic dialect throughout, this eagerly awaited debut collection from Shetland poet Roseanne Watt contains profound, assured and wilfully spare poems that are built from the sight, sound and heartbeat of the land as much as from the sea.

A funny and revealing insight into the trade of replica antiques throughout London's fine art circles, as master forger Nick Perry looks back on the success of his deceptions, and the eventual point he found himself out of his depth.

The evocative illustrations of Mairi Hedderwick (well known for the "Katie Morag" books) are put to decorative purpose across this range of desk stationery, revealing the changing face of the Hebridean landscape.

After distinguished service in the First World War, Richard Hannay settles down with his wife Mary and their son. However, news comes to him of three kidnappings. With no more than a few tantalisingly cryptic lines of verse as clues, he is soon on the trail of Dominick Medina - a charismatic polymath but a man 'utterly and consumedly wicked'.

Butch Wilkins and the Sundance Kid charts, both hilariously and touchingly, sport's golden years on terrestrial television, recreating the halcyon days of 1980s British sport.

Jill Calder's illustrations offer a fresh and vital perspective of this popular historical tale of The Bruce as told by James Robertson, one of Scotland's most significant modern writers. This graphic novel is to be published to coincide with the 700th anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn

Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and transformation of Manchester.

Sixth in a compelling series of crime novels, packed with authentic police procedure, plot twists and gritty humour.

A full-colour collection of military maps of Scotland, spanning five-hundred years of Scottish history.

The first and only collection based on MacCaig's poetry written in or about his beloved Assynt in Sutherland.

The story of Britain's last wilderness, this is the struggle of a community to preserve itself against the harshness of the environment and the cynical exploitation of man.

Features tales of monsters who dwell in lakes, of small people who trap humans in earthen mounds where time stands still; of dark, shape- shifting spirits whose cloak of human form is betrayed by the sand and shells which fall from their hair. This work takes us far beyond Christian times to the edge of the Iron Age.

The life of Bruce is one of the greatest comeback stories in history. Heir and magnate, shrewd politician, Bruce became a gifted military leader and a wise statesman. This book aims to encourage popular reassessment of Bruce as politician, warrior, monarch and saviour of Scottish identity from extinction at the hands of the Edwardian superstate.