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This new edition of Othello includes the complete text with explanatory notes and a full introduction that describes the setting, summarises the plot and profiles the main characters. It discusses Shakespeare's language and the play's themes, and it gives typical essay and test questions to help students prepare for exams.

Set in Greenock, Helensburgh and Clydebank, this sequel to Mavis's Shoe is a wartime family story. Lenny Gillespie sets off in search of her father in Greenock, west of Scotland, which is the No 1 Port for the UK for the movement of troops. Lenny is threatened once again with trouble when all she seeks is her family to be united.

Once the national language of Scotland, Gaelic was gradually overtaken by Scots and in the 19th century its use was actively discouraged. The language is now enjoying a revival and this dictionary is a handy guide to the ancient Celtic language.

This book shows you the easy way to make classic French pastries with no fuss. By the author of the bestselling 'Mad About Macarons' and a busy mother herself, Jill's expertise shows you time saving, easy ways to make eclairs, tartlets, millefeuilles, and macarons.

The play Julius Caesar explores explores the themes of fear, turmoil, betrayal, and the importance of ideas before friendship, and reason versus emotion. This new edition includes the complete text with explanatory notes, Shakespeare's language, and themes, and also explores typical exam themes and questions.

With notes, exam themes and questions, an introduction and notes throughout this edition of Macbeth is ideal for students and those looking for an affordable and helpful text of Macbeth.

The drama of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous of all tragedies. It tells the story of two 'star-crossed' lovers whose young lives are cruelly cut short because of a bitter feud between their families. Shakespeare was young when he wrote the play, and the exquisite language captures his sympathy for the lovers.

Glasgow's most loved and famous hotel - choice of Hollywood stars on trips to Scotland, is the subject of this timely chronicle. Glamour, drama, stars, fame, food and travel, this book has it all in glorious colour and celebrates the best and the refurbishment of this stunning landmark for Glasgow.

A fully up-to-date, comprehensive and clearly presented compact dictionary - the ideal reference aid for learners and speakers of Irish. Over 20,000 headwords Introduction to the use of Irish

Anxiety and phobia is characterised by an overwhelming fear or dread of certain objects, animals, events or situations. It can restrict and inhibit everyday activities, and cause intense misery for the person with the phobia. This book explains phobias and helps you to understand and to get help with them.

Reiki is a way of healing and cleansing your body and Jennie Austin has updated her book to show how reiki can bring positive changes to both mental and physical health.

This bestselling novel Greyfriars Bobby is based on the true story of the love of a Skye terrier called Bobby for his master in nineteenth-century Edinburgh. The little dog waited for his master, after his master died, and the local people cared for him.

A compelling novel about the trauma of the Clydebank Blitz during the Second World War told through the eyes of a young girl, Lenny Gillespie, and a universal story about loss in the trauma of war. Told in an urgent, true-grit voice by Lenny as survives the bombing, in her search for her mum and Mavis, her sister.

Are Ye Dancin'? - The first-ever inside story of how Scotland's ballrooms and dance halls remained a central part of Scottish culture throughout the 20th Century. Told by the people who made it happen, the agents, managers and promoters. Eddie Tobin is the author.

The best guide available for making Parisian macarons at home. Jill Colonna guides you simply yet precisely through each step in making perfect Parisian macarons every time. Classics contain rose or pistachio and als

In William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, a young woman finds herself shipwrecked on the shore of Illyria. Her twin brother is missing, presumed drowned. All alone in a strange land, Viola decides to disguise herself as a man for safety. And so the comedy begins! This play contains a new introduction, character notes and exam themes.

The only book available on Scottish painting, this book is now in its third edition with a new introduction and final chapter that brings the book up to date with the latest developments in Scottish painting (Richard Wright's win of the Turner Prize 2009).

The Glasgow Boys revolutionized Scottish painting from 1880 until around 1895, although their influence lasted until just before World War 1. They painted outdoors, and captured a way of life that changed Scottish painting. This title introduces them.

Glasgow is famous for its music and the venues that have hosted bands, stars and talent. 'Dear Green Sounds' tells the story of Glasgow's music history though its famous haunts.

This unique reference book is an excellent resource for learners of Irish, and, in addition, provides invaluable information essential for the traveller to Ireland, including: English phrases translated into Irish, clear pronunciations for each phrase, useful phrases for every situation, and comprehensive vocabulary sections.

"This is Birmingham: A glimpse of the city's secret treasures".

"The Glasgow Cookery Book" started its life in 1910 as the textbook of The Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science - fondly dubbed the Do (or Dough) School by Glasgow citizens. Based on the 1975 metric edition, this title includes Do School favourites - such as haggis, pot roast, Dutch roast, cheese scones, and, Dundee cake.

A collection of 80 songs that are organised alphabetically by song title. It contains a glossary to explain many of the Scots words in the songs. It is suitable for those interested in traditional Scottish songs arranged for voice and piano.

Lists towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland. This book explains how, over successive generations with political, economic and cultural changes, while Scots became established, place names were not renewed or translated - they were merely Scotticised.

Features green ladies, grey ladies, spectral kings and queens, mischievous ghosts, whispering ghosts, calm poltergeists, wailing washerwomen, phantom dogs, and other assorted ghosts and stories. This book captures Scotland's vibrant storytelling tradition, with tales of sightings, noises, furniture in disarray and spectres past and present.

Scotland is a nation made up of many peoples and cultures. This diversity of cultural influence is reflected in Scotland's vast store of myths and legends. This book contains a selection of these; some ancient, some obscure in origin; and, others based on fact.

A collection of jokes that combines favourite, classic Scottish oldies, with fresh jokes about our favourite stereotypes that make you laugh. It presents an irreverent view of Scotland and the Scots.

A guide to names used in Scotland - Scots, Gaelic, international, ancient, and modern - and their origins and meanings. With Gaelic pronunciations, and historical and geographical references to the origin of first names and surnames, it helps parents choose a name for their baby, and guides the reader to the history of Scotland's common surnames.

Generations of Scots have grown up on recipes using oatmeal, curly kail (cabbage), haddock, potatoes, offal, and soups made with a good ham hough. This book combines traditional, classic recipes with Scottish family favourites - with tips - handed down within families to produce a tried and tested working cookbook of 86 recipes.

Robert Burns is more than Scotland's national poet. This compact little book contains an illustrated selection of Burns' most acclaimed and best loved poems and songs, a biography, and introduction to each poem.