In explaining what the archaeologist can reliably deduce about past societies from the study of bones and other human remains, Dr. Tony Waldron carefully avoids over-technical jargon. He covers the su
Margrit Coates explains what healing means, how it works, and how it helps in the context of animals. She gives practical guidance on how you can learn the skill yourself and when and where to do it,
Soldering, Brazing & Welding is an ideal manual for anyone requiring comprehensive advice and instruction in these common forms of metalwork. Their applications are now increasingly widespread in
Managing a junior soccer team is a daunting task for any parent. Filled with tips and good ideas learned the hard way, this book covers recruiting, coaching, and motivating a group of youngst
Reprinted to tie in with the sequel, this collection of novellas from Scotland's emerging writers of the 90s contains the first sci-fi story by Irvine Welsh, and a bizarre tread through Scottish surre
The folklore of the Scottish Highlands is unique and very much alive. Anne Ross is a Gaelic-speaking scholar and archaeologist who has lived and worked in crofting communities, which has enabled her t
Covering the history of the last Jacobite Rising, this book tells the stories of the many women caught up in the turbulent events of 1745-46. Female support for the Stuart cause was significant, and t
Almost anyone who has ever owned a German Shepherd will have experienced the very strong bond that can exist between the human being and the dog. But when mutual understanding further enhances that bo
Fidel Castro is a dynamic and charismatic leader, who has led Cuba through success and failures since 1959. Son of a rich landowner, he became a radical revolutionary who attempted to overthrow the go
Haunted by a sense that the living and the dead are separated by no more than a narrow and disputed borderland, the tales that Margaret Oliphant liked to call her "stories of the seen and the
Long before the outbreak of the Second World War, official calculations showed Britain would be short of the manpower needed to fight the enemy and keep up production of weapons, food and other essent
Cassie, Laura, and Aileen were schoolmates and best friends, sharing the passions, problems, and aspirations of young women coming into their own. Cassie put her life on hold to attend to her family's
This text starts by explaining what confidence is. It takes the reader step-by-step through the understanding process. The first chapters define confidence and establish whether it is "a birthright" o
Written by one of the most successful thoroughbred breeders of the 20th century, this book sets out the essential principles of breeding and inheritance.
Based on a lifetime's experience in the clock and watch-making trade, the author provides detailed instructions for making all types of escapements and for the location and correction of faults. This
This is the seventh edition of a book which has been for years the "bible" of professional and amateur gemmologists, as well as retail jewellers. Originally written by Robert Webster, an expert who de
Almost a companion to Donald de Carle's earlier work, Practical Watch Repairing, this book's contents include general condition of the movement; cleaning and oiling; balance pivots; fitting a flat bal
Unbalanced hormones?wreak havoc on?women's lives. But the balance can be easily and naturally restored with one simple medicine?food. Understanding nutrition and correctly supplementing your diet is t
Church and Gathercole offer a new approach to mastering the exciting popular sport of fly fishing. Trout can be found in all types of water?reservoirs, lakes, streams, and rivers?and for each environm
The Scottish Enlightenment is one of the great achievements of European culture. In philosophy, law, economics, politics, linguistics, and the physical sciences, Scots were key players in changing the
This volume gathers together some of the real and the imagined lives of Willa Muir, one of the finest and fiercest intellectuals of her generation. Her writing is rich with paradox—although obsessivel
Samuel Johnson and James Boswell spent the autumn of 1773 touring the Highlands and Western Islands of Scotland. Both kept detailed notes of their impressions, and later published separate accounts of
Practical and inspiring, this guide to the ancient art of mosaic features dazzling designs for home and garden, with step-by-step projects, trace-off patterns, and an ample array of color photos.
Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, this tells the story of Mort, who has been chosen as Death's apprentice. He gets board and lodging and free use of company horse, and doesn't even need time of
Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, in this tale there is a wicked duke and duchess, a ghost of a murdered king, dim soldiers, strolling players, and a land in peril. But it is three witches who
This title in Crowood's popular Guide to Management series is aimed at small-scale operators and hobbyists, and is designed to cater for the needs of those who have only limited resources, in terms of
This story uncovers suburbia's darkest secrets?mostly in The Flying Swan, where Neville the barman and Archroy, owner of five magic beans, do battle with beasts of the occult?and in particular the rat
Chris Guthrie and her son, Ewan, have come to the industrial town of Duncairn, where life is as hard as the granite of the buildings all around them. These are the Depression years of the 1930s, and C
This book is a captivating and highly informative guide to the techniques of being effective as a hunter with a modern precision air rifle in today's countryside.
Hans Henry Jahnn was one of the great German prose-writers of the post-war period and a master of the eerie and inexplicable. Interpretations ofThe Ship, his strange and often startling novel, differ
Go backstage with Olly Murs. This official, illustrated autobiography is filled hundreds of exclusive pictures and tales from his life on the road. This book shows a side to Olly that we have not seen
Hilary Napier has had enough of secrets. The engagement party at the Barton is finally a chance for her and David to celebrate their good news with friends and family. But the course of true love neve
Artist David Shrigley, author of What the Hell Are You Doing?, presents his subversive and surreal take on the confusing messages that inundate our daily livesLots of individuals in society today are
Isy Suttie—stand-up comedian, actress and songsmith—has reached her thirties and realized her life is never going to be what she expected. She'll never become that tennis champion, be an expert in bir
44 cards, plus a guidebook, provide guidance through native Australian Wildflower imagery and oracle teachings Written with easy to understand instructions on how to connect and work with this magic
With beautiful illustrations by a renowned artist, this book and card boxed set, presented shrinkwrapped in a magnetic box, offers a totally unique Tarot experience Representing our archetypal aspec
In this first-ever biography on the Uruguayan superstar, renowned footballing biographer Frank Worrall reveals the good, the bad and the downright ugly traits that define Suarez the footballer and Sua
