Author: Allan Morrison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903238752
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
This is a follow up to 'Cummoangetaff ' and 'See You Jimmy ' which reveals the life and work of Jammy Stewart, undertaker for the 'terminally inconvenienced' in Glasgow who always signed his correspondence, 'Eventually Yours'.
Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!
Author: Allan Morrison
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1909912093
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An hilarious and often wise collection of Scots saying straight from the mouths of the Grannies of Glasgow. With each snippet accompanied by a straightforward English translation, this is your introduction to the unique wisdom of the 'Glesca Granny'.
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1909912093
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
An hilarious and often wise collection of Scots saying straight from the mouths of the Grannies of Glasgow. With each snippet accompanied by a straightforward English translation, this is your introduction to the unique wisdom of the 'Glesca Granny'.
The Steamie
Author: Tony Roper
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
ISBN: 1845028309
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A novel based on the award-winning play Magrit, Dolly, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers are the lifeblood of their Glasgow community and the steamie is at the centre of their world. Now, in Tony Roper's bestselling novel, you can follow their story once more, meet new characters from their lives and get to know more about their husbands, their families and the friends they rely on in troubled times. These are the men and women from the shops, shipyards, bookies and street corners, and this is their story. "The gossip at the steamie is as endless s the piles of dirty washing." THE SUNDAY POST "The Steamie, a word-of-mouth hit that transcended its Glasgow origins to become a success from America to Latvia." SUNDAY HERALD "Like the stage show, the book is filled with unbeatable Glasgow humour, but it is peppered with beautiful observations of life and tinged with some deeply moving moments." DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY STANDARD
Publisher: Black & White Publishing
ISBN: 1845028309
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
A novel based on the award-winning play Magrit, Dolly, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers are the lifeblood of their Glasgow community and the steamie is at the centre of their world. Now, in Tony Roper's bestselling novel, you can follow their story once more, meet new characters from their lives and get to know more about their husbands, their families and the friends they rely on in troubled times. These are the men and women from the shops, shipyards, bookies and street corners, and this is their story. "The gossip at the steamie is as endless s the piles of dirty washing." THE SUNDAY POST "The Steamie, a word-of-mouth hit that transcended its Glasgow origins to become a success from America to Latvia." SUNDAY HERALD "Like the stage show, the book is filled with unbeatable Glasgow humour, but it is peppered with beautiful observations of life and tinged with some deeply moving moments." DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY STANDARD
'Haud That Bus!'
Author: Allan Morrison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912147571
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Meet Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly. Since they first met in Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, they have been using their bus passes to explore new parts of Scotland they never dreamed they'd see.As they travel the country, they encounter crotchety drivers, snooty passengers and potentially eligible men, while saving weddings from catastrophes and walkers from sprained ankles. With a combination of both caustic wisecracking and cheeky humour, the Bus Pass Girls quickly become fast friends and travel companions as they navigate their way across the country.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912147571
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Meet Bus Pass Barbara and Bus Pass Molly. Since they first met in Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station, they have been using their bus passes to explore new parts of Scotland they never dreamed they'd see.As they travel the country, they encounter crotchety drivers, snooty passengers and potentially eligible men, while saving weddings from catastrophes and walkers from sprained ankles. With a combination of both caustic wisecracking and cheeky humour, the Bus Pass Girls quickly become fast friends and travel companions as they navigate their way across the country.
'Goannae No Dae That!'
Author: Allan Morrison
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1910324361
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
The Scots have a unique way of communicating their feelings. Their sayings are cheeky, to the point, rude and always funny. Scotland's bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious Scottish sayings.'Away an' bile yer heid an' mak silly soup!'That wan's in everything but the Co-operative windae!''If ah had your money ah wid burn ma ain''Ye've goat a heid oan ye like a stair-heid''The gemme's a bogie''Yer cruisin' fur a bruisin'''Ah'm that hungry ah could eat a scabbie-heided horse''Castor oil cures everythin' but a widden leg''Wan minute yer a peacock an' the next yer a feather duster''Yer talkin' mince withoot a tattie in sight''Lang may yer lum reek, an' may a wee moose never leave yer kitchen press wi' a tear in its ee''Yer herr's mingin', hingin' an' clingin''From the infallible wisdom of the Glesca Granny, to the hilarious patter of larger-than-life conductress Big Aggie MacDonald, Allan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!
Publisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1910324361
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
The Scots have a unique way of communicating their feelings. Their sayings are cheeky, to the point, rude and always funny. Scotland's bestselling humour author is back with his latest collection of hilarious Scottish sayings.'Away an' bile yer heid an' mak silly soup!'That wan's in everything but the Co-operative windae!''If ah had your money ah wid burn ma ain''Ye've goat a heid oan ye like a stair-heid''The gemme's a bogie''Yer cruisin' fur a bruisin'''Ah'm that hungry ah could eat a scabbie-heided horse''Castor oil cures everythin' but a widden leg''Wan minute yer a peacock an' the next yer a feather duster''Yer talkin' mince withoot a tattie in sight''Lang may yer lum reek, an' may a wee moose never leave yer kitchen press wi' a tear in its ee''Yer herr's mingin', hingin' an' clingin''From the infallible wisdom of the Glesca Granny, to the hilarious patter of larger-than-life conductress Big Aggie MacDonald, Allan Morrison has a sharp eye and a silver tongue when it comes to observational humour.SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY on Haud Ma Chips, Ah've Drapped the Wean!
Collins Gem Scots Dictionary
Author: Collins Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007538454
Category : Goidelic languages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A popular and informative guide to the Scots language in the best-selling Gem format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike. First published in 1995, the Collins Gem Scots Dictionary is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf!
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 9780007538454
Category : Goidelic languages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A popular and informative guide to the Scots language in the best-selling Gem format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike. First published in 1995, the Collins Gem Scots Dictionary is by far the most popular guide to the language of today's Scotland, with nearly 1800 everyday words and phrases from all over Scotland clearly explained and with lots of helpful examples of usage. Colour text makes this best-selling dictionary even more user-friendly. With its durable and eye-catching cover, this is a must for every bookshelf!