Bøger af Hugh Morrison

Q: How many Scotsmen does it take to change a light bulb? A: Och! It's no that dark! 'Scottish Jokes: A Wee Book of Clean Caledonian Chuckles' is a collection of Scots humour with jokes old and new, and some so old that everyone's forgotten about them and will think they're new again! Have fun with this wee book of gentle laughs, with all the usual characters from Scottish funny stories: tight-fisted Highlanders, whisky-loving Glaswegians, pompous Englishmen, confused American tourists, stuck up Edinburghians and pious pillars of the kirk. If you like quick fire Scottish jokes or longer funny stories in the style of Ronnie Corbett's monologues, you'll love this book.

This collection of 24 Victorian and Edwardian engravings of beautiful ladies' costumes and dresses for you to colour will provide hours of relaxation and fun. Let your creative skills run wild with these detailed and intricate designs. Some of the images have shaded areas, which can be lightly coloured over with pencil - similar to how pictures were 'hand-tinted' in the old days. If you enjoy this book why not try one of our other colouring books? Titles include 'Old Fashioned Ladies 2', 'Old Fashioned Children' and 'Old Fashioned Flowers.'

'A business guru told me "always follow your dreams."So I went back to bed.' 'After Dinner Laughs' is back with a second helping of jokes, funny stories, anecdotes and one liners. If you're hunting for jokes for a speech, public address, sermon or lecture or just looking for laughs, 'After Dinner Laughs 2' will be the perfect post-prandial companion.

The early 1900s were a time of great rivalry between manufacturers of the new-style safety razor and the old fashioned cut-throat razor, and the battle was fought in the advertising pages of magazines. Makers of soaps, brushes, creams and the now extinct shaving powders also vied for the attention of the consumer, as did the manufacturers of strops and other sharpening devices such as stones and 'auto-strops'. This book has over 60 pages of black and white illustrated advertisements from American magazines of the early twentieth century and will make interesting reading for any fan of traditional shaving.

'I will not think those good brown eyes/ Have spent their life of truth so soon;/But in some canine paradise/Your wraith, I know, rebukes the moon...'The death of a beloved pet can be traumatic, and many people nowadays wish to mark the passing of their animals with a ceremony or memorial of some sort. Websites sometimes suggest poems that are overly sentimental or poorly written. This book, however, contains beautiful poems and reflections about the animals in our lives, written by some of history's greatest authors including Rudyard Kipling, William Wordsworth and Matthew Arnold. It also includes some short meditations by religious writers about the future life of animals. Whether you are seeking inspiration for pet funeral readings or simply private consolation, this book will be of help.

Relax as you travel back through time to colour these authentic Victorian line drawings of picturesque English villages. Bring these quaint scenes back to life as you colour cottages, churches and village greens. If you liked 'The Old Fashioned Cottages' colouring books, you will love this book also.

Whatever happened to the good old fashioned quick-fire jokes we used to hear on the radio and TV or read in magazines?This collection of gags from the old days covers all the usual suspects: arguing couples, stingy Scotsmen, cheating shopkeepers, cheeky kids and annoying mothers-in-law. Sit back and laugh your cares away with this feast of politically incorrect humour from the days when jokes were actually funny!

This fascinating illustrated booklet gives a brief day-by-day summary of the top news stories of 1956, showing an important event for every day of the year. Read about key events in pop and politics, technology and travel, arts and entertainment, and famous births, deaths and marriages. This pocket volume will make a great little present for a birthday, anniversary or reunion, or for anyone who just wants a stroll down memory lane.

England, 1930. An antiques dealer is found robbed and murdered in a third class train compartment on a remote Suffolk branch line. The police believe they know who the killer is, and an arrest is soon made. A passenger on the same train, the Reverend Lucian Shaw, country parson and former army chaplain, is concerned that the police have the wrong man, and begins an investigation of his own. Before long, Shaw is drawn into a web of intrigue, deceit and murder which lurks beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful country parish. Fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and G.K. Chesterton's 'Father Brown' will love this cozy mystery set in an English village.

Summer 1931: after finding the battered corpse of a spiritualist medium at an archaeological site on the Suffolk coast, the Reverend Lucian Shaw is thrust into a dark and deadly mystery involving ancient texts and modern technology. Was the medium a victim of the evil forces he claimed to have harnessed for his own use, or is there a rational explanation for his demise? Discovering a trail of blackmail and intimidation leading from the foothills of the Himalayas to an English seaside town, Reverend Shaw must battle his own inner demons and struggle with the deepest questions of faith before he is able to unmask the killer. Readers who love Golden Age detective fiction will enjoy this affectionate tribute to the genre which follows Reverend Shaw's previous mysteries, A Third Class Murder and The King is Dead.

This book is aimed at patients with early stage dementia who like reading but find it hard to follow 'normal' books.It has 34 pages of colour and black and white pictures of 1950s women's fashions, with brief captions in large (18 point) print, the size recommended by the Royal National National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).Studies have shown that 'reminiscence therapy' can be helpful to those with dementia, particularly when they recall the surroundings of their youth and early middle age. This book is intended to help stimulate such memories and when read together with a relative or carer, it can also help promote conversation and social interaction.The book does not mention dementia or memory loss, or anything that could cause distress or embarrassment to patients.It can equally be enjoyed by those without memory loss, for example, grandparents reading together with grandchildren.

This fascinating booklet gives a brief insight into all the major news stories of 1978: pop and politics, space and showbusiness, war and weather.Read about NASA's trip to Venus...the arrest of Sid Vicious...the hit musicals 'Grease' and 'Evita'...the Winter of Discontent...the shocking cult suicide at Jonestown...and the capture of John Gacy, the twisted 'killer clown'.This pocket volume will make a great little present for someone born in 1978 or anyone who just wants a quick stroll down memory lane.

This book contains 24 pages of authentic vintage images of English cottages of the nineteenth century, including terraced workers' cottages, small town houses and detached country cottages. The pictures are particularly suitable for light shading with colour pencils, so take a break and de-stress as you design your very own colour schemes for beautiful houses and gardens. This book will provide hours of relaxing fun for adults and older children.

'If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.'A. A. Milne (1882-1956) On Valentine's Day we remember our loved ones and what they mean to us. This little book contains poems, prose excerpts and quotations on the theme of love from some of the greatest writers in history, as well as Valentine's Day facts and classic illustrations. It will be the perfect gift for the man or woman in your life at this romantic time of the year.

This fascinating illustrated booklet gives a brief day-by-day summary of the top news stories of 1955, showing an important event for every day of the year. Read about key events in pop and politics, technology and travel, arts and entertainment, and famous births, deaths and marriages. This pocket volume will make a great little present for a birthday, anniversary or reunion, or for anyone who just wants a stroll down memory lane.

Bring the Middle Ages to life with this book of 24 reproductions of medieval pictures, including decorative panels, coats of arms, knights and ladies, and religious scenes. These fascinating detailed images are just waiting for you to colour so just relax, de-stress and use the colours of your choice to create unique, vivid pictures.

If you thought vinegar was just for putting on chips, then think again!This natural and versatile product has many uses in cooking, in healthy living, around the home and in the garden.This handy booklet lists alphabetically over 150 different uses for vinegar and will be a useful reference guide for anyone who wants to use this time-honoured product to: -Improve health-Improve food and cooking-Make cleaning easier-Save money-Help the environment

This book is aimed at patients with early stage dementia who like reading but find it hard to follow 'normal' books. It shows 54 full colour pictures of 1950s British cars, with brief technical details (engine size, top speed, original purchase price etc) in 18pt large print. Studies have shown that 'reminiscence therapy' can be helpful to those with dementia, particularly when they recall the surroundings of their youth and early middle age. This book is intended to help stimulate such memories and when read together with a relative or carer, it can also help promote conversation and social interaction. The book does not mention dementia or memory loss, or anything that could cause distress or embarrassment to patients. It can equally be enjoyed by those without memory loss, for example, grandparents reading together with grandchildren.

Le livre contient 24 dessins architecturaux de chalets anglais de style arts et artisanats du début du 20ème siècle. Les adultes et les enfants s'amuseront pendant des heures en coloriant les murs, les carreaux, la chaume, le travail du bois et les jardins de ces charmantes constructions vintages. Laissez vos soucis s'envoler pendant que vous déstressez et que vous utilisez vos compétences créatives pour colorier ces magnifiques dessins. Précédemment publié au Royaume-Uni comme 'The Old Fashioned Cottages Colouring Book'.

This book contains 24 pages of vintage line drawings of children which are perfect for colouring. Relax and de-stress as you bring to life these charming and pretty pictures of children from the old days.

This fascinating illustrated booklet gives a brief day-by-day summary of the top news stories of 1963 showing an important event for every day of the year. Read about key events in pop and politics, technology and travel, arts and entertainment, and famous births, deaths and marriages. This pocket volume will make a great little present for a birthday, anniversary or reunion, or for anyone who just wants a stroll down memory lane.

This fascinating illustrated booklet gives a brief day-by-day summary of the top news stories of 1970, showing an important event for every day of the year. Read about key events in pop and politics, technology and travel, arts and entertainment, and famous births, deaths and marriages. This pocket volume will make a great little present for a birthday, anniversary or reunion, or for anyone who just wants a stroll down memory lane.

Step back, if you dare, into the murky world of late Georgian and early Victorian English murder.This book is a collection of facsimiles of authentic nineteenth century crime reports or 'Catchpennies'; the tabloid press of the day. They describe hideous crimes, lurid confessions and public executions, in over sixty once notorious but now largely forgotten cases, such as the the Railway Carriage Murder, the sinister 'Burker' murders, the Edgware Road murderer, and the Esher child killer. This book will be an important addition to the library of any connoisseur of Victorian crime.

This book contains authentic vintage line drawings from toy and doll advertisements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Relax and de-stress as you colour pretty dolls, building blocks, pedal cars and other toys.

Dieses Buch enthält 24 architektonische Strichzeichnungen von englischen Häusern im Kunst- und Handwerksstil der frühen 1900ger Jahre. Erwachsene und Kinder finden viele Stunden Unterhaltung beim Ausmalen der Wände, Fließen, Stroh, Holzarbeit und Gärten dieser charmanten und altmodischen Gebäude. Vergessen Sie Ihre Sorgen und Stress und nutzen Ihre Kreativität um diese schönen Zeichnungen auszumalen.

October, 1931: an anonymous telegram summons the Reverend Lucian Shaw, country parson and former army chaplain, to the deathbed of his elderly uncle in the remote Scottish Highlands. On the London to Inverness night train, Shaw chances to meet a private investigator who is later found murdered in his sleeping compartment. Realising there may be a connection with his dying uncle, Shaw is drawn into a deadly conspiracy reaching to the highest levels of the British establishment. Can he warn the authorities of what he has discovered before he is silenced - permanently? This 1930s mystery thriller is an affectionate tribute to Golden Age crime fiction and adventure stories such as those featuring Richard Hannay or Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond. It is the fourth in the popular 'Reverend Shaw' series of crime novels.

Find out what happened on the day you were born! This fascinating illustrated booklet gives a brief day-by-day summary of the top news stories of 1981 showing an important event for every day of the year. Read about key events in pop and politics, technology and travel, arts and entertainment, and famous births, deaths and marriages. This pocket volume will make a great little present for a birthday, anniversary or reunion, or for anyone who just wants a stroll down memory lane.

'A business guru told me "always follow your dreams." So I went back to bed.' Laugh your work-day blues away with this collection of gags about the nine-to-five, commuting, retirement, bosses and secretaries, IT support staff, CVs, job adverts and the absurdities of modern office life.

This book contains 24 pages of authentic vintage images of American houses of the nineteenth century including large mansions, beach retreats and country cottages, many in the ornately detailed American Gothic style. The pictures are particularly suitable for light shading with colour pencils, so take a break and de-stress as you design your very own colour schemes for beautiful houses and gardens. This book will provide hours of relaxing fun for adults and older children.

This 40 page book is aimed at patients with early stage dementia who like reading but find it hard to follow 'normal' books. With large print, short easy-to-follow descriptions and plenty of illustrations (black and white), the book looks at the famous US TV stars and shows of the 1950s, including 'I Love Lucy', 'The Phil Silvers Show', 'Dragnet' and 'The Twilight Zone'. The book is intended to help stimulate long-term memories and promote conversations with relatives or carers. It does not mention dementia or memory loss, or anything that could cause distress or embarrassment to patients, and it is written in a simple but not childish style. It can equally be enjoyed by those without memory loss, for example, grandparents reading together with grandchildren to help them learn about TV in the 'old days'. Please note this book is about US TV shows only and does not include British shows.