Domination and Lordship: Scotland, 1070-1230 (Oram Richard)(Paperback)

Domination and Lordship: Scotland, 1070-1230 (Oram Richard)(Paperback)

This book discussed the processes by which the Gaelic kingdom of Alba established its mastery over the lesser kingdoms of northern mainland Britain and transformed itself into a state recognisable as

Alexander II: King of Scots 1214-1249 (Oram Richard D.)(Paperback)

By equal measure state-builder and political unifier and ruthless opportunist and bloody-handed aggressor, Alexander II has been praised or vilified by past historians but has rarely been viewed in the round. This book explores the king's successes and failures, offering a fresh assessment of his

The Story of Scotland (Brassey Richard)(Paperback)

The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colourful pictures

Old Omeath, Carlingford and Greenore (Oram Hugh)(Paperback / softback)

The Buses of East Scotland (Walter Richard)(Paperback)

The exact definition of East Scotland can be difficult to define due to its wide geographical areas, but for the purpose of this book bus services covered are from a wide range of destinations including Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Perth, Fife, the Borders and the Lothians. Each of the areas

The Norman Conquest: A New Introduction (Huscroft Richard)(Paperback)

The Norman Conquest was more than an English phenomenon, for Wales, Scotland and Normandy were all deeply affected by it too. This book encompasses these wider British and French perspectives to offer a fresh, clear and concise introduction to the events which propelled the two nations into the

Conflict, Domination, and Violence: Episodes in Mexican Social History (Illades Carlos)(Paperback)

Conflict, domination, violence--in this wide-ranging, briskly narrated volume from acclaimed Mexican historian Carlos Illades, these three phenomena register the pulse of a diverse, but inequitable and discriminatory, social order. Drawing on rich and varied historical sources, Illades guides the

Mammoth Book of Erotic Romance and Domination (Jakubowski Maxim (Bookseller/Editor))(Paperback / softback)

Classic Writings In Anarchist Criminology - A Historical Dismantling of Punishment and Domination(Paperback / softback)

No Gods and Precious Few Heroes: Scotland 1900-2015 (Harvie Christopher)(Paperback)

A colourful and stimulating history of modern Scotland This introductory history takes Scotland through two world wars and subsequent social exhaustion, through the re-energising adjustments loosely referred to as 'the sixties' to a final endgame of Union versus Independence. The novel structure

Court, Kirk, and Community: Scotland 1470-1625 (Wormald Jenny)(Paperback)

Charts the evolution of Scotland from a medieval and feudal to a modern, professional polity, and the transformation of its church and religious life from catholic to

Scotland Revealed (Majeed Shahbaz)(Paperback)

Scotland boasts a huge variety of landscapes, from spectacular mountain and moorland scenery, beautiful lochs, remote islands, and wonderful coastline, to its cultural heritage stretching back through the centuries from medieval times and earlier, its unspoiled towns and villages, through the

Early Medieval Scotland - Individuals, Communities and Ideas (Clarke David)(Paperback / softback)

A pioneering partnership between National Museums Scotland and The Glenmorangie Comany has supported a major programme of research into the archaeology of Scotland during the Early Medieval Period. Out of that has come this milestone book in Scottish archaeological

Sound of an Iceberg - New Writing Scotland 37(Paperback / softback)

New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and short fiction in Scotland today. Every year it publishes the very best from both emerging and established writers, and lists many of the leading literary lights of Scotland among its past (and present)

The Scotland Colouring Book: Past and Present (The History Press)(Paperback)

Scotland has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of its unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from freshwater lochs and wooded glens to majestic mountains, granite cities and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full

Making Software: What Really Works, and Why We Believe It (Oram Andy)(Paperback)

Many claims are made about how certain tools, technologies, and practices improve software development. But which claims are verifiable, and which are merely wishful thinking? In this book, leading thinkers such as Steve McConnell, Barry Boehm, and Barbara Kitchenham offer essays that uncover the

Wild and Majestic - Romantic Visions of Scotland (Watt Patrick)(Paperback / softback)

The souvenir book of the exhibition, National Museum of Scotland, summer 19. The visions of Scotland that took shape during the European Romantic movement (18th/19th centuries) have always been questioned. The stories here of objects, costume, art, literature and music can tell us much about the

Crime, Justice and Society in Scotland (Croall Hazel)(Paperback)

Crime, Justice and Society in Scotland is an edited collection of chapters from leading experts that builds and expands upon the success of the 2010 publication Criminal Justice in Scotland to offer a comprehensive and critical overview of Scottish criminal justice and its relation to wider social

Geology and Landscapes of Scotland (Gillen Con)(Paperback)

In Scotland, the 600 miles between the northernmost Shetland island and the Mull of Galloway in the south contain some of the most interesting geology and most varied landscapes in Europe. This variety was the inspiration for a tradition of geological investigation that stretches back to the

Castle Macnab: Richard Hannay Returns (Harris Robert J.)(Paperback)

In 1920s Scotland a foreign dignitary on a secret visit has been abducted by men who plan to murder him.Veteran adventurer Richard Hannay must recruit three of his oldest friends to prevent a catastrophe that could plunge Europe into another war. It is a mission none of them ever expected to

The Faded Map: The Lost Kingdoms of Scotland (Moffat Alistair)(Paperback)

In this modern age the regional and national boundaries which define Scotland seem fixed and permanent. But of course this has not always been so.In this book Alistair Moffat looks at the shifting political shape of the land long before its modern borders were created. In doing so he brings to

Beautiful Code: Leading Programmers Explain How They Think (Oram Andy)(Paperback)

How do the experts solve difficult problems in software development? In this unique and insightful book, leading computer scientists offer case studies that reveal how they found unusual, carefully designed solutions to high-profile projects. You will be able to look over the shoulder of major

Common Law and Feudal Society in Medieval Scotland (Macqueen Hector)(Paperback)

Highland Days - Early Camps and Climbs in Scotland (Weir Tom)(Paperback / softback)