The Little Book of Scottish Beasties

Author: Tim Kirby
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 9781780276274
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Scotland is renowned for the huge range of its wildlife, which comes in all shapes and sizes. In this book Tim Kirby introduces 45 of them, from the iconic red deer and golden eagle to the Highland cow and ubiquitous midge. In addition, he offers his take on animals of myth and legend, such as the world-famous Loch Ness Monster and the mysteriously watery kelpies. And he also includes other creatures which may or may not be classed as animals in the conventional sense - such as the haggis (rarely seen alive but eaten every Burns Night) and even the bagpipe (surely some kind of animal given its appearance and piercing call).

Bagpipes, Beasties and Bogles

Author: Tim Archbold
Publisher: Kelpies
ISBN: 9780863159114
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Meet Charlie McCandlewick, who sweeps the bogle creatures of the night out from under your bed, in this charming and humorous Scottish picture book. Charlie McCandlewick is a nightsweep. But he doesn't sweep chimneys - oh no. While children are tucked up safely in their beds, Charlie takes care of the bogle creatures of the night: the Nippers and Nabbers who hide under your bed, the Croakies who flap about in closets and the Whigmaleeries who wail at windows. But once they've been safely captured in his thistle-cloth bag, what does Charlie do with all the beasties? This brilliant story from author-illustrator Tim Archbold will become a firm favorite with children and parents alike. Narrated in a hilarious, quirky style, with wonderfully illustrated beasties and bogles waiting to jump off each page, it will captivate readers until the final surprise twist.

Midges in Scotland

Author: George Hendry
Publisher: Mercat Press Books
ISBN: 9781841830629
Category : Culicoides
Languages : en
Pages : 85

Book Description
The first edition of Midges in Scotland, published in 1989, rapidly topped the list of bestsellers and has continued to sell well wherever midges abound. This latest edition brings the story of biting midges up to date with new material on the Highland midge, its biology and why it bites. Written in a highly readable but informed way, it describes how and why the midge plays such a dominant role in the ecology and human culture of the Highlands, not at least in keeping the worst of human depredations under control. By understanding the ways of the midge, we humans, visitors and residents alike, should be able to enjoy the full splendours of the highland summer, without quite so many bites!

The Little Book of Edinburgh

Author: Geoff Holder
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752492969
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 187

Book Description
The Little Book of Edinburgh is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts.Geoff Holder’s new book contains historic and contemporary trivia on Edinburgh. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise.A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. Discover the real story of Greyfriars Bobby (he was a publicity stunt), meet the nineteenth-century counterparts of our favourite modern detectives, from Jackson Brodie to John Rebus, seek out historical sites from the distant past to the Second World War, and tangle with the Tattoo and freak out with the Festival. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

The Little Book of Scottish Rain

Author: Ron Butlin
Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
ISBN: 9781780275574
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Bleeters come and bleeters go, they never, never stay -if it's not raining nowmore rain is on the way.It's widely reported that Eskimos have over 50 words for snow. Given the equivalent ubiquity of rain in Britain's northern climes, it is not surprising that Scots have coined just as many (and possibly many more) expressions for the many different types of precipitation that fall from our skies.In this book Ron Butlin introduces 50 of the most colourful Scottish words for rain in humorous and memorable verse, imaginatively accompanied with illustrations by Tim Kirby.

Midges

Author: Alasdair Roberts
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 9781780276380
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland's most savage insect . . .The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.

The Cat Who Went to Paris

Author: Peter Gethers
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307764400
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • When the world is your oyster, you need a cat to enjoy it with you. “An entertaining romp that leaves no doubt that Mr. Gethers and his cat have a most remarkable relationship.”—Kiki Olson, The New York Times Book Review At one time in his life, Peter Gethers, publisher, screenwriter, and author, was a confirmed loner and cat hater. All that changed when a Scottish Fold kitten named Norton entered his life. Peter opened his heart to Norton and soon they were inseparable. Together they rode the ferry to Fire Island, traversed the subways of Manhattan, traveled on the Concorde to Paris, dated beautiful women, and even dined in the world’s finest restaurants. Norton knows how to impress simply by being himself—an amusing and intelligent companion who understands silence, enjoys the thrill of the chase, and gladly accepts the devotion of man and womankind. He also teaches his fallible owner how to live, love, and be a compassionate human being. The Cat Who Went to Paris proves that sometimes all it takes is paws and personality to change a life.

The Loch Ness Lock-In

Author: Matthew Cody
Publisher: Rodale Kids
ISBN: 1635650453
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
An adventure-filled, illustrated chapter book series about a scout troop that protects endangered monsters! Troop Danger has come a long way from their Troop Dweeb days, but nothing can prepare them for what's next: The Strange Scouts Annual Loch Ness Lock-In! Once a year, Strange Scout troops from around the world are invited to the International Chapter House Headquarters, an old lighthouse on the shore of the infamous Loch Ness. But when Bessie fails to show up for her annual late-night visit, evidence points to a dastardly plot to kidnap the ancient lake monster and frame Troop D! Can the Strange Scouts' newest troop rescue, Bessie, clear their names and help them earn their badges before it's too late?

Katie's Beasties

Author: Karen Sutherland
Publisher: Katie
ISBN: 9781845022037
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Katie's bonnie Bumbee bizzes roon a flooer. Katie's strippit Clocker looks awfie dour. Katie's siller Slaters bide ablow a stane. Katie's Jecky Forty-Feet steys oot in the rain. Katie's Beasties is the fourth in the best-selling "Katie" series. This time award-winning illustrator Karen Sutherland turns her attention to Scotland's bugs and creepie-crawlies. The ever-inquisitive Katie gets a close-up view of Reidcoats, Hairy Oobits, Horniegolachs, Jenny Lang-Legs, Clegs, Midgies, Ettercaps, and many more. The illustrations, as ever, are bright, cheerful and funny, and the accompanying rhymes will help children and adults alike identify a range of creepin, fleein, crowlin wee beasties. In a slightly different format from the previous books, Katie's Beasties is packed with fun as well as being informative. It will make a superb gift item and will appeal right across the age range, from 3 to 93.

Wee Granny's Magic Bag

Author: Elizabeth McKay
Publisher: Kelpies
ISBN: 9781782508823
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new edition of the hugely popular picture book starring a tartan Mary Poppins! Each time Wee Granny reaches into her tartan bag, she pulls out a big surprise! Emily and Harry love spending time with Wee Granny. Extraordinary things always happen when she brings her tartan bag. Wee Granny and the children are having fun in the park when Mum calls to ask if they'll bake some cakes for the school fair. Wee Granny couldn't possibly have anything in her bag to help with that... or could she?!