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Author
Publisher
Luath Press Limited
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
Revised edition.
Language
English
Description
Macbeth was not the monstrous caricature created by Shakespeare; he was a real man who fought treachery to protect his birthright to the throne and ruled from 1040 to 1057. This book explores the story of Macbeth, separating myth and legend from the historical facts.
Author
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Lay out a map of Britain and something odd becomes apparent: at 1 degree 50 minutes west there is a dead straight line going true north from Stonehenge to Lindisfarne. Two of Britain's most-ancient and most-revered sites. But there is more. Starting in the south, the line goes dead north from Castle Ditches to old Sarum, through Stonehenge, Knap Hill, and Avebury stone circles, past ancient places in Cricklade, Bibury, Notgrove, and Wootton Wawen....
Author
Publisher
Redfern Natural History Productions
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Accompanies a 4-part TV series of the same name, following naturalist McPherson as he visits all 14 of the UK Overseas Territories. Looks at the wildlife, settlements and history of each territory, illustrated throughout with over 1,000 spectacular images, and with clear, engaging text.
Author
Publisher
Birlinn
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
In 1995 the National Trust for Scotland acquired Mar Lodge Estate in the heart of the Cairngorms. Home to over 5000 species, this vast expanse of Caledonian woodlands, subarctic mountains, bogs, moors, roaring burns and frozen lochs could be a place where environmental conservation and Highland field sports would exist in harmony. The only problem was that due to centuries of abuse by human hands, the ancient Caledonian pinewoods were dying, and it...
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Travel around the world to scale the Eiffel Tower, trek the Great Wall of China, and raft through the Yosemite Valley. This book showcases the globe's most impressive landscapes, iconic buildings and evocative antiquities from both the modern and ancient worlds.
Author
Publisher
Adlard Coles Nautical
Language
English
Formats
Description
Adventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in 'Waypoints', a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland's west coast. In the book Ian Stephen reveals a lifetime's love affair with sailing; each voyage honours a seagoing vessel, and each adventure is accompanied by a spell-binding retelling of a traditional tale about the sea. His writing is enchanting and lyrical, gentle but searching, and is accompanied...
Author
Publisher
Clipper Large Print Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
What do the Greek myths mean to us today? It's now a golden age for these tales - they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what's the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what's to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled? Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of some of the most famous Greek myths, on the trail of hope, beauty and a new way of seeing...
Author
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This title features step-by-step instructions showing how to draw many of Scotland's most recognised landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle, Balmoral and Holyrood Palace as well as some well-known Scottish icons, such as a bagpiper and a Highland dancer.
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