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31, Six Harmony Row Glasgow G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

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waverley books iNFORMATION about this book: This edition of Scotland History of a Nation, revised and updated by the Waverley Books editorial team, 2023, has a new introduction that connects the past with more contemporary events. As a nation, Scotland has always been under test, and over four thousand years ago, its Stone Age inhabitants were among the most advanced builders in Europe.

About two thousand years ago, the Romans decided it was wiser to build a wall than attempt conquest. A thousand years ago, Scotland was one of the first medieval European kingdoms to emerge as a political unity from the Dark Ages.

This original and immensely readable history charts the long, painful and sometimes tragic but often inspiring process that has formed the Scottish people of today.

2022 was an extraordinary year in Britain. It was a year of four chancellors, three prime ministers and two monarchs. Financial instability and political uncertainty were the characteristics of the UK as the Union was and continues to be tested. The new introduction is a fast round up of the past 25 years with reference to The Scotland Act, the rise of the SNP, Brexit, the Pandemic, indyref and the Gender Reform Bill, and the recent surprise resignation by Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), followed by the election of Humza Yousaf.

Where next for Scotland, and the UK? TITLE:

SCOTLAND HISTORY OF A NATION

author:

david ross

isbn:

978-1-84204-386-8

contents: State of The Nation From COVID-19 to Recent Times Back to the Beginning

format:

Paperback

The Celtic Kings

Colour:

b&W, illustrated

The Scoto-Norman Kingdom

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193 × 124 mm 448 pp

The Struggle for Survival

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24

and a New War of Independence

Genre:

Scotland / History / Politics

The Stewart Kings: From Robert II to James III

Confirmation of the Kingdom –

Scotland Reformed: James IV to James VI From 1603 to the Union From Union to Empire, 1707–1799 The Nineteenth Century The Nineteenth Century and Beyond A Chronology of Scotland

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W A V E R L E Y B O O K S I N F O R M AT I O N

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Explains why Scotland pursued witches – Scotland accused 4000 people of witchcraft and killed 2000

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Scottish Parliament to look at pardoning Scottish witches in 2023

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Waverley Classic on Scottish witches and explains the history. In print since 2002; newly edited and with new introduction. Contains all the key facts on the time, trials and persecution

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What witches were accused of and superstitions

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Details of over 14 famous witch trials including Bessie Dunlop, and North Berwick Witches

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Witchcraft in poetry and storytelling

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Witchcraft today

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New introduction with a whistle-stop tour through ancient history and European history and USA to explain how anti-witch beliefs travelled the western world

In sixteenth and seventeenth century Scotland, to be accused of being a ‘witch’ was extremely dangerous. An estimated 4000 witches were arrested, with 2000 put to their deaths in the period from the first Scottish Witchcraft Act in 1563 under Mary Queen of Scots, that made being a witch a capital offence, to its repeal in 1736.

SCOTTISH WITCHES The Story of the Persecution of Witches in Scotland 9781849342018 Paperback 193 × 124 mm 224 pp

In that time of prejudice, intolerance, superstition, and huge religious change brought by the Reformation in Scotland, King James VI of Scotland (and later James I of England, Scotland and Ireland) helped lead the persecution of witches.

So convinced was he that witches tried to drown him as he brought his new wife Queen Anne from Denmark across the North Sea to Scotland, he wrote and published a book ‘Daemonologie’ in 1597 on why the “detestable slaves of the Devil, witches or enchanters pretended to bewitch and drown his Majesty in the sea coming from Denmark,” and went on to pursue those who he believed were in a pact with the Devil. His book came out in advance of his King James Authorised version of The Bible.

‘Witches’ were killed by strangulation at the stake, and burning, or drowning.

Crop failures could be blamed on witchcraft, and people who were fortune tellers or ‘sorcerers’ or who were believed to be in league with the Devil, were accused of heresy. The word of someone against you was enough evidence to be life-threatening in some cases. People in small villages were superstitious, and if one person was accused, the huge hunt to track a suspected ‘coven’ was on.

Today there is action to clear the names of those in Scotland who were accused and lost their lives. To date, unlike the witches of Salem, Massachusetts, USA, for example, and ‘witches’ elsewhere, Scotland’s witches prosecuted under the law against them, have never been ‘pardoned’.

This edition contains a new introduction that looks at the prejudice against magicians, fortune tellers, ‘sorcerers’, and love spell and potion makers labelled ‘witches’ that began as a ripple in ancient Rome and Babylonia and grew into waves that rolled for 500 years across Europe, South America, USA and Scotland, through the Inquisition and the Reformation. The book specifically looks at Scotland; the introduction aims to place the events into context.

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W A V E R L E Y B O O K S I N F O R M AT I O N About Scottish Myths and Legends: Scottish Myths and Legends is an entertaining taste of the feast of stories that Scotland has to offer.

Fairy folk, witches, giants, monsters, tales of heroic princes, magic and miraculous feats – all are the stuff of the myths and legends of Scotland.

Scotland is a nation made from many peoples and cultures. This diversity of cultural influence is reflected in Scotland’s vast store of myths and legends.

This book contains a fascinating selection of these: some recent, some ancient, some obscure in origin and others based (however loosely) on fact.

We invite you to revel in engaging tales of selkies, kelpies, glaistigs, fairy queens and changelings; wonder at the mysteries that may be hidden in the depths of Scottish lochs; and shiver at tales of supernatural disappearances, deadly creatures and grisly deeds.

TITLE:

SCOTTISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS

ISBN: Format: TPS: Extent:

9781902407845 Paperback 193 × 124 mm 192 pp

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W A V E R L E Y B O O K S I N F O R M AT I O N Few nations on earth are more inundated with reportings of hauntings and paranormal activity than Scotland—a land of rich and varied folklore.

Ghostly Scotland is a chilling insight into unexplained, mystical, and ghostly occurrences from all over Scotland, sometimes in the most unlikely of settings. Fairies, white ladies, tortured souls, poltergeists, malevolent phantoms, ghostly creatures—Scotland has them all, ready for those who are willing to see them, hear them or sense their presence.

Find out about haunted houses and shadowy specters; witchcraft in Scotland, present and past; and about those with the gift of second sight, and prophecies that amazed and chilled with their accuracy. Learn also of some amazing experiences from the world of spiritualism, seances and mediumship. In addition, this book describes the phenomenon of earth energies. Many of Scotland’s ancient standing stones are claimed to harness powerful energies. These energies are believed, among other things, to be the source of attracting UFO activity.

Ghostly Scotland is an entertaining and enlightening spotlight on the mysterious side of an ancient country that is steeped in myth and superstition.

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GHOSTLY SCOTLAND 978-1-84934-54-84 Paperback B&W 193 × 124 mm 384 pp Scotland/Occult/Myth/ Paranormal

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Fairies and Green Ladies

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Death Signs

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Poltergeists

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Ghostly Castles

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Haunted Edinburgh

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Exorcisms and Clearings

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Communing with the Dead

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Spiritualism

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Earth Energies

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Supernatural Creatures

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Scottish Witches

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Prophecies and Curses

About the authors Lily Seafield, a freelance writer living in Edinburgh, is an enthusiastic reader of the history and myth of Scotland. Other books she has written include Scottish Witches, Scottish Myths and Legends, Scottish Murders and several Scottish historical reference titles.

Rosalind Patrick is an experienced nonfiction writer, editor and researcher from Glasgow. Since leaving features journalism in 1995 she has written on many subjects, as varied as fashion, detox and witchcraft. She worked with Lily researching and writing Supernatural Scotland.

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THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

W a v e r l e y B o o k s i n f O r m at i O n about this book: Scotland is a nation rich with traditional customs, superstitions and folklore. Its dramatic and stunning landscape has inspired many stories based on history, magic and romance.

These tales tell of a world where human weaknesses and strengths, evil doings and charitable acts are repaid in kind by faeries, monsters, giants, beguiling witches and fantastic beasts.

This collection of folk stories, both famous and the less well known, has been gathered from a wide variety of sources throughout Scotland.

Handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, and once told from crofters’ cottages to castles, these intriguing and memorable folk tales and legends will absorb and entertain readers of all ages.

Contents:

TiTle:

scoTTish folk Tales

ISBN:

978-1-84205-247-2

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

B&W, illustrated

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

384 pp

Genre:

Scotland / Myth

Scotland’s mythology is as rich as the mythologies of the Classical world and Scandinavia. Rich in tales that survived by word of mouth, not written down until the Christian era. Many of these stories went on to fuel the imaginations of the writers in later centuries – not least Robert Burns and Walter Scott.

Burns is Scotland’s National Bard and the most wellknown Scottish storyteller. He heard many folktales when he was a boy. As an adult, Burns declared that the tales still had a strong effect on his imagination late at night.

Some of his most popular works show the influence of such stories.

Scott was particularly interested in preserving the stories and histories of Scotland's past that had been passed down through ballads - poems that tell stories. Ballads often told dramatic stories about conflict, revenge and heartbreak – passed down within communities.

Thomas the Rhymer Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree Whippety-Stourie The Red-Etin The Seal Catcher and the Merman The Page-Boy and the Silver Goblet The Black Bull of Norroway The Wee Bannock The Elfin Knight What to Say to the New Mune Habetrot the Spinstress Nippit Fit and Clippit Fit The Fairies of Merlin's Crag The Wedding of Robin Redbreast and Jenny Wren The Dwarfle Stone Canonbie Dick and Thomas of Ercildoune The Laird O' Co' Poussie Baudrons The Milk-White Doo The Draiglin' Hogney The Brownie O' Ferne-Den The Witch of Fife Assipattle and the Mester Stoorworm The Fox and the Wolf Katherine Crackernuts The Well O' The World's End Farquhar MacNeill Peerifool The Battle of the Birds The Sea-Maiden Rashin-Coatie The Fox Outwitted How the Wolf Lost his Tail

The Worme of Linton The Legend of Linton Church Michael Scott The Tale of Sir James Ramsay O' Bamff The Lee Penny The Craig Liath Mhor Fiddler's Well The Fairies of Scotland The Fairy and the Miller's Wife Water Fairies Fairy Transportation The Fairy Boy of Leith The Smith and the Fairies Redemption from Fairy-land Thom and Willie The Scottish Brownie The Brownie of Bodsbeck The Bogle The Doomed Rider Nuckelavee The Witch of Laggan The Blacksmith's Wife of Yarrowfoot The Missing Web of Linen The Witches of Delnabo The Old Lady of Littledean The Island Cave The Spectre Piper Prince Charlie's Cave Adam Bell The Winding Sheet The Tale of the Shifty Lad, the Widow's Son Lothian Tom Cousin Mattie Elphin Irving The Haunted Ships

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W a v e r l e y s c o t l a n d i n f o r m at i o n • Completely revised and expanded book • First published 1986, now in its 10th edition, (2021) • Details for 130 malt and grain whiskies • Details for 26 blended whiskies • Handy regional reference maps • Up-to-date bottle shots • Guide on pricing • Suggestions for comparable whiskies • Book based on the late Wallace Milroy’s malt Whisky almanac.

Milroy was one of the world’s most respected whisky connoisseurs.

• Neil Wilson was Milroy’s co-author and is a renowned whisky historian and writer.

All bottle images are reproduced by kind permission from online whisky shop www.masterofmalt.com an up-to-date guide to whisky suitable for beginners and enthusiasts.

Whisky in your PockeT Subtitle:

10th edition based on The malt Whisky almanac

Author:

Neil Wilson

ISBN:

978-1-84934-533-0

Format:

Hardback, printed paper case

Colour:

Full colour, with 200 illustrations and maps

TPS:

170 × 84mm

Extent: Category:

208pp Food and drink / Whisky / Scotland

Now in its 10th edition, Whisky in your Pocket, is known and admired for its simple and straightforward approach, its lack of pretension and clarity.

The first edition was published in 1986 and written by Wallace Milroy with Neil Wilson. Back in the 1960s and 70s, Wallace Milroy and his brother Jack introduced malt whisky to London from their Soho Wine Market. Neil Wilson persuaded Wallace to create a beginner’s guide to single bottled malts and together they conceived The malt Whisky almanac. It went on to sell over 300,000 copies.

Whisky in your Pocket 10th edition: (Previous) isbn: 978-1-84934-023-6

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Waverley books INFORMATION The book deals with the lighter and quirkier sides of whisky-making, whisky consumption, whisky over-consumption, whisky in literature, whisky and the law, and even whisky and death. a selection of leading whisky industry personalities have contributed their favourite humorous stories concerning ‘the cratur’, and the text is augmented by a series of historic Punch cartoons and modern cartoons in a wide variety of styles. some sample entries concerning foreign countries and whisky include: many nations have tried to copy scotch and irish whisk(e)y, and none more determinedly than the Japanese. one english-born former Tokyo resident recalled being asked in the 1920s by a local whisky distiller to come up with a label which would lull drinkers into believing that they were getting genuine scotch. he suggested ‘Guaranteed bottled in buckingham Palace under the personal supervision of his majesty the King.’ The labels were duly printed and the whisky went on sale. stories are told of early Japanese whiskies with names such as ‘King anne’, but a personal favourite concerns a whisky produced in ecuador. one can only conjecture about the origins of the name, and speculate that perhaps a disgruntled expatriate scotsman was asked to help choose something suitable. The whisky is marketed as ‘auld Piss.’

title:

Whisky Wit and Wisodm

author:

Gavin d. smith

isbn:

978-1-84934-031-1

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

b&W

TPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

192 pp

Genre:

scottish interest / Whisky / Gift

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about the author: Gavin d. smith is a freelance journalist and author specialising in horseracing and whisky. he is the author of the a–Z of Whisky and coauthor of Wort, Worms and Washbacks.

Waverley books iNFORMATION Prepared by publisher and whisky writer neil Wilson; and James mcewan, former master distiller of bruichladdich, and current production director of ardnahoe distillery on islay; this map is fully updated and features every distillery in production along with those that have closed since 1960.

There have been whisky maps before, but this new map is the best available. in full colour (with a wealth of distillery information on the reverse) the map gives a full view of the whisky-producing regions of scotland. The regional boundaries of these have been redrawn in an attempt to simplify this aspect of the industry. James mcewan’s unique notes are incorporated on the reverse, along with a distillery directory, website addresses, cooperage notes, cask information, landranger os map references and some interesting distillery terms.

The map shows distilleries that have visitor facilities, with their details on the rear of the map. so if your interest is purely academic, or that of an enthusiast and whisky lover, this new map will be essential for your bookshelf or library wall. title:

the malt Whisky map of scotland

authors:

neil Wilson with James mcewan

isbn:

978-1-84934-503-3

Format:

folded map, 234 × 118 mm colour

map size:

974 × 674 mm

also available in a roll tube isbn:

978-1-84934-504-0 (Previously 978-1-84934-191-2)

Format:

rolled & folded map

Tube length:

360 mm

map size:

974 × 674 mm

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Waverley books iNFORMATION title:

the clans and tartans map of scotland

isbn:

978-1-84934-517-0

Format:

folded map, 234 × 118 mm colour

map size:

974 × 674 mm

a colourful, illustrated map of clan lands with 150 registered clan tartans, plus information about highland dress, the story of tartan, and the clan system. discover: • • • •

Sir Walter Scott’s role in the tartan revival clan badges, crests, and mottoes how to wear a belted plaid or ‘the great kilt’ what a clan really is and how the clan system worked • the origins of tartan • the natural vegetable and plant dyes used in tartan pre-1800 • the purpose of ‘universal tartans’ • what women’s traditional dress looked like – the arasaid • associated clans of over 200 family names, or septs • the jargon of tartan – a glossary defining ‘weathered’, ‘reproduction’, ‘ancient’, ‘modern’, ‘dress’, ‘hunting’ and more. if you enjoy the history and romance of tartan, this map provides an entertaining insight into the spectacle and pageantry that created the national costume, the political system that created the clans and the clan tartans, and the tradition and ceremony associated with wearing highland dress.

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also available in a roll tube isbn: Format: Tube length:

978-1-84934-518-7 rolled & folded map 360 mm

map size:

974 × 674 mm

W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n Robert Burns came to Edinburgh in November 1786 and stayed for 14 months.

His plan had been to emigrate to Jamaica, but on 31st July 1786, his book, Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, went on sale and was an immediate success, earning him enough for his trip to Jamaica, however Burns was suddenly a successful writer who was being spoken of the length and breadth of Scotland and his plans were about to change with one message from Edinburgh.

Dr. Thomas Blacklock, known as the Blind Poet, came to know of the book.

Blacklock’s poetry was much respected and he was acquainted with such famous figures as Dr. Samuel Johnson and his biographer James Boswell, as well as the philosopher David Hume and one of the most famous Americans, Benjamin Franklin. Blacklock advised Burns to journey to Edinburgh where a second, larger, edition could be published. He was sure it would have a more universal circulation than “anything else that had been published within his memory”.

Burns already had new material.

So it was that on 27th November 1786 that Robert Burns, on a borrowed pony, set off on the two day trip to Edinburgh.

The Scottish Enlightenment was rampant. Edinburgh at the time was home to great philosophers, economists, engineers, scientists, writers and poets and enterprise and industry were flourishing.

title: Authors: Illustrator:

robert burns in edinburGh Jerry Brannigan, John McShane David Alexander

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Paperback, sewn Full colour

Blacklock was a Southsider and it followed that Burns would be entertained in many houses in George Square, Buccleuch Street, Nicolson Street and nearby.

The plaque on the wall on the North-west corner at Potterrow and Marshall Street commemorates the most romantic and dramatic episode of Burns’ life: Clarinda – Mrs Nancy McLehose – and, nearby, a unique event in literary history took place when Robert Burns met a young Walter Scott in Adam Ferguson’s house, in Sciennes.

Robert Burns left Edinburgh on March 24, 1788. He was only 29. He was to die in Dumfries eight years later at the age of 37. about this book:

230 × 170 mm 208 pp Scotland / Guide / History / Poetry

This illustrated guide, with locator maps and suggested walking routes, traces Burns’ time in Edinburgh – the places he went to, which you can still see today – and the people he met.

The Old Town Tour covers locations from the Grassmarket to the north side of Princes Street, the Burns Monument to the east and to Greyfriars Kirkyard to the south of The Old Town.

The Southside Tour reveals the affection that Burns had for this part of Edinburgh.

During the research that went in to this book – and connected with it – was the discovery of a previously unknown portrait of Robert Burns by Alexander Nasmyth now known as ‘The Shaw Burns’ and that story is told in this guide.

key sellinG points: • Illustrated guide to Robert Burns’s time in Edinburgh

• Tourist information about sites with locator maps

• Striking illustrations by David Alexander of key people Burns encountered, and places Burns stayed or visited

• Includes poetry Robert Burns wrote that were inspired by the places and people he met in this period

• Two routes/walking guides through Edinburgh arranged by area and place/ people who influenced Burns

• Will appeal to fans of Burns as well as visitors and tourists

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• Contains key information on Burns’ life • chapter on Burns’ life that puts this period into context • Contains brief info on how to organise a Burns Night

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W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped, a dramatic and epic adventure story about a 17 year-old desperate to secure his inheritance, culminating in a chase from the islands in the west of Scotland to Edinburgh, brings together two creative giants from the world of the Graphic Novel, as the absolute ‘dream team’ – artist Cam Kennedy, and scriptwriter Alan Grant.

Cam Kennedy is known internationally for his portrayals of Judge dredd and rogue Trooper, daredevil and Punisher, spectre, lobo, batman, star Wars: dark empire and star Wars: dark empire 2 – the two series that relaunched the star Wars franchise in comics.

Alan Grant’s work includes Judge dredd, strontium dog, robo-hunter and ace Trucking Co., doomlord, Joe soap Private eye, Computer Warrior, The outsiders, plus nightbreed and The last american, detective Comics, shadow of the bat, lobo, l.e.G.i.o.n ’89, legends of the dark Knight, and The demon.

Title:

robert louis stevenson’s kidnapped – the Graphic novel

Retold by:

Alan Grant

Illustrated by: Cam Kennedy ISBN:

978-1-902407-39-5

Format:

Hardback

Colour:

Full colour

TPS:

259 × 171 mm

Extent:

64 pp

Paperback Edition : UK Publication 2024

Kidnapped is set in 1751, during the time of the Jacobite rebellion – a tumultuous and tragic period in Scottish history. When David Balfour sets out to find his uncle, he never dreamed his path would lead to such exploits – that he would discover that a fortune was rightfully his – that he would narrowly escape being murdered – that he would be kidnapped, but saved from a life of slavery – and thrown from one escapade to another in the company of the fugitive masterful swordsman Alan Breck Stewart. They meet on the brig Covenant just before they are shipwrecked off the coast of Scotland. After witnessing the murder of Colin Campbell (the notorious ‘Red Fox’) David makes a dramatic and extraordinary flight for his life across Scotland before he can claim his rightful inheritance.

“Beautiful pages – really classical stuff – Cam is having a ball with this book.”

– Thierry Mornet, DELCOURT, France “This looks GREAT! Thank you so much for sharing this opportunity with us...”

– Anita Nelson, DARK HORSE USA “A stunning adaptation of the master storyteller’s work by Grant and Kennedy, present day masters of their respective crafts – both will be pleased with this – absolutely superb!”

– David Donaldson, former Managing Editor, DC Thomson & Co Ltd

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W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: This graphic novel is an interpretation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic from the creative comic books ‘dream team’ of Cam Kennedy and Alan Grant, strange Case of dr Jekyll and mr hyde.

Good and evil, right and wrong, joy and despair are seen through the eyes of John Utterson, a lawyer and friend of the scientist, Dr Henry Jekyll. After relating the alarming account of an angry man assaulting and trampling a small girl ‘like some damned juggernaut’, he begins to investigate the odd behaviour of his friend. As he probes further he uncovers a terrifying and horrific story.

Ideal for schools, the text and story are faithful to Stevenson’s original novella. about the authors: Robert Louis Stevenson already has huge appeal – this interpretation spans the pre-teens, teens and graphic novel markets.

title:

Author:

strange case of dr Jekyll and mr hyde – the graphic novel RL Stevenson

Adapted by: Alan Grant Illustrator:

Cam Kennedy

ISBN:

978-1-902407-44-9

Format:

Paperback, sewn

Colour:

Full colour

TPS:

259 × 171 mm

Extent:

48 pp

Genre:

Graphic Novel / Children’s

Pack size:

24

Cam Kennedy is known internationally for his portrayals of Judge dredd and rogue Trooper, daredevil and Punisher, spectre, lobo, batman, star Wars: dark empire and star Wars: dark empire 2 – the two series that relaunched the star Wars franchise in comics.

Alan Grant’s work includes Judge dredd, strontium dog, robo-hunter and ace Trucking Co., doomlord, Joe soap Private eye, Computer Warrior, The outsiders, plus nightbreed and The last american, detective Comics, shadow of the bat, lobo, l.e.G.i.o.n. ’89, legends of the dark Knight, and The demon.

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Wav e r l e y b o o K s – I N F O R M A T I O N a stunning graphic novel – strange Case of dr Jekyll and mr hyde – from the creative ‘dream team’ of Cam Kennedy and alan Grant has been translated into Gaelic TiTle: auThor:

CaTeGory: Publisher: isbn: FormaT:

GnoThaCh annasaCh an dr JeKyll is mhGr hyde roberT louis sTevenson, rioch an sgeòil le alan GranT na dealbhan le Cam Kennedy a’ Ghàidhlig le iain maCdÒmhnaill

Graphic novel / Children’s Waverley booKs 978-1-902407-58-6 259 x 171 mm; 48 pages sewn paperback

an dara sgeul-dhealbh sgaiteach o shàr-obair le rl stevenson on sgioba ion-mhiannaiche Cam Kennedy is alan Grant, tha Gnothach annasach an dr Jekyll is mhgr hyde a’ leantainn sgeul-dhealbh Kidnapped, a chaidh a bharantachadh le urras baile litreachais unesCo dhùn Èideann agus a fhuair moladh mòr. dh’eadar-theangaich iain macdhòmhnaill sin fon ainm Fo bhruid, agus tha e air am fear seo a chur dhan Ghàidhlig cuideachd.

Tha John utterson na fhear-lagha stuama an lunnainn, ach thig air a dhol a lorg dè an ceangal annasach a tha eadar a sheann charaid, an t-eòlaiche foghainteach an dr eanraig Jekyll, agus coigreach bagarrach, cunnartach air a bheil eideard hyde. Chan eil duine a chì hyde nach fhairich eagal is iomagain thar tomhais, agus tha droch cliù aige a bhith na dhuine sgreataidh is fòirneartach. Tha fìor dhragh air utterson nuair a thuigeas e gu bheil cùmhnant dìomhair eadar Jekyll is hyde, ged nach leig a h-aon aca ris carson. mar a leanas utterson air, bheir e am follais mealladh is cealgaireachd a tha dìreach nan cùis-uabhais.

Thathar eòlach air Cam Kennedy air feadh an tsaoghail airson mar a dhealbh e Judge dredd agus rogue Trooper, daredevil agus Punisher, spectre, lobo, batman, star Wars: dark empire agus star Wars: dark empire 2 – an dà shreath a dh’athstèidhich ìomhaigh star Wars ann an comaigean. am measg na rinn alan Grant tha Judge dredd, strontium dog, robo-hunter agus ace Trucking Co., doomlord, Joe soap Private eye, Computer Warrior, The outsiders, còmhla ri nightbreed agus The last american, detective Comics, shadow of the bat, lobo, l.e.G.i.o.n ’89, legends of the dark Knight agus The demon.

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The phenomenally successful graphic novel Kidnapped from Cam Kennedy and Alan Grant is available in Gaelic TITLE

ISBN

EXTENT FORMAT

: Robert Louis Stevenson Fo Bhruid Graphic Novel. Retold by Alan Grant, illustrated by Cam Kennedy, translated into Gaelic by Ian MacDonald.

Sgeul-Dhealbh. Riochd an sgeòil le Alan Grant, na dealbhan le Cam Kennedy is à Ghàidhlig le Iain MacDhòmhnaill.

: 978-1-902407-43-2 : 64 pages : 259 x 171 mm, paperback, in full colour

B R I E F D E S C R I P T I O N / G E À R R - C H U N N TA S A fantastic graphic novel, in full colour, of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure story, created by world-class exponents of their art Alan Grant and Cam Kennedy. It has been translated into Gaelic by Ian MacDonald.

Sgeul-dhealbh ùr mìorbhaileach làn-dhathte sa Ghàidhlig stèidhichte air nobhail shiùbhlach ainmeil Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped, agus air a chruthachadh le dithis luchd-ealain barraichte, Alan Grant agus Cam Kennedy. Air a chur dhan Ghàidhlig le Iain MacDhòmhnaill.

A N E P I C S T O RY O F A D V E N T U R E , F R I E N D S H I P, MURDER AND REVENGE! S G E U L S G A I T E A C H À C U R T H A I R I S L E TA C H A RTA I S , C À I R D E A S , M U RT A G U S D Ì O G H A LTA S !

Alan Grant’s work includes Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, RoboHunter, and Ace Trucking Co. for 2000AD; Doomlord, Joe Soap Private Eye, and Computer Warrior for The Eagle; The Outsiders for DC Comics; plus Nightbreed and The Last American for Epic Comics: Detective Comics, Shadow of the Bat, Lobo, L.E.G.I.O.N. ’89, Legends of the Dark Knight, and The Demon.

Cam Kennedy is known across the world – his artwork includes Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper for 2000AD; Daredevil and Punisher for Marvel; Spectre, Lobo and Batman, Judge Dredd for DC Comics; Star Wars: Dark Empire and Star Wars: Dark Empire 2 (for Dark Horse) the two series that virtually relaunched the Star Wars franchise in comic books.

Am measg na rinn Alan Grant tha Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Robo-Hunter agus Ace Trucking Co. airson 2000AD; Doomlord, Joe Soap Private Eye agus Computer Warrior airson The Eagle; The Outsiders airson DC Comics; còmhla ri Nightbreed agus The Last American airson Epic Comics; Detective Comics, Shadow of the Bat, Lobo, L.E.G.I.O.N. ’89, Legends of the Dark Knight agus The Demon.

Thathar eòlach air Cam Kennedy air feadh an t-saoghail – am measg obair dhealbh-san tha Judge Dredd agus Rogue Trooper airson 2000AD; Daredevil agus Punisher airson Marvel; Spectre, Lobo agus Batman, Judge Dredd airson DC Comics; Star Wars: Dark Empire agus Star Wars: Dark Empire 2 (airson Dark Horse), an dà shreath bu chudromaiche ann an athstèidheachadh ìomhaigh Star Wars ann an comaig-leabhraichean.

Published by Waverley Books, an imprint of The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd., 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK. Tel +44 (0) 141 375 1996 Contact : Liz Small (Publisher) liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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WAVERLEY MODERN

W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n The Cattle Raid Of Cooley Conor Mac Neasa ruled Ulster and Queen Maeve and her husband Ailill ruled over Connacht, and they boasted of their wealth. Ailill boasted he had a great white bull. Meave was jealous. Was there any bull in Ireland that could equal Ailill’s bull?

“There’s not one as good but one twice as good –called the Brown Bull of Cooley”.

Maeve sent messengers asking for a loan of the bull. The offer was agreed to by Daire, the owner. Some said - “Daire was a wise man for giving the bull to Meave, for if he hadn’t she would of taken it by force”. Daire was furious “If she wants my bull she must take it by force”. When Queen Meave heard she was angry. She gathered her fighting men, and so began the cattle raid of Cooley.

Brian Boru More than a thousand years ago, during the Viking Age, an extraordinary young man was born in Ireland. His people, plagued by warfare, were weary not only from the Vikings' brutal raids along the coast, but also from the continuous warring among local chieftains.

This is the story of Brian Boru, who as a young man took it upon himself to revolutionize tenth-century Ireland, striving to create a peaceful land where his fellow Irish men and women could be safe from harm. Brian, crowned High King, restored peace and fostered prosperity in the country that was his home.

The Pirate Queen Against the backdrop of Ireland and England from 1544 to 1588, the story tracks Grace O'Malley's career from girlhood to middle age, The daughter of a chieftain and merchantman–cum–pirate, Grace takes up her father's trade and commands a merchant fleet by age 30. An astute trader, ruthless pirate and Irish patriot, she plunders the ships of the Dutch, French, Spanish and Turks—and with particular relish the oppressive English.

Children Of The Great Hunger In any sustained period of food hunger and famine, children are one of the most vulnerable groups in terms of disease and mortality. The Great Hunger that occurred in Ireland between 1845 and 1852 is no exception. How did children experience--and survive--the tragedy that unfolded in Ireland between 1845 and 1852? Children and the Great takes a step towards an understanding of the Great Hunger.

Casebound, Full colour picture book, TPS: 167 x 114 mm Extent: 32 pp ; Genre: Children’s/ Ireland published by Waverley books

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Title: Ghosts Format: Paperback Colour: B&W, TPS: 193 x 124 mm Extent: 288 pp Genre: Ghost /Paranormal

Ghosts provides an entertaining and enlightening introduction to the world of poltergeists, phantoms, ghouls and spectres.

Be prepared to be fascinated and disturbed by the tales of people who have experienced unnerving and sometimes terrifying exposure to the spirits of those who have died but cannot rest.

As well as an introduction to the various forms of paranormal activity encountered by many people over the years, this book contains descriptions of ghostly or mysterious encounters experienced by people as varied as Carl Gustave Jung and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The many chilling accounts detailed here include paranormal experiences that convinced even the most sceptical of witnesses that there is 'life' beyond the grave.

These sightings and hauntings from all over the world involve tales of spirits attached to places and people, ghosts with a message or a warning, malevolent phantoms, ghostly animals and many more.

They are not works of fiction, but as is the nature of supernatural occurrences - and of stories passed from generation to generation - neither can they be easily proven.

Decide for yourself. Are these terrifying tales the products of over-fertile imaginations or the wish to spin an entertaining yarn, or are they genuine heart-stopping encounters where this life meets the next.

• Ghostly Encounters • Replays Playbacks or Recordings • Presences • Poltergeists • Interactive Ghosts • Time Slips • Living Ghosts published by Waverley books

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W a v e r l e y B o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Hauntings is a compendium of ghost stories gathered together by Rebecca E. Kidger, a TV researcher on popular paranormal TV programmes.

The author, who believes she has seen and heard unexplained phenomena herself, has combined her research skills and her interest in history to track down tales of ghosts who are believed to reside in different buildings and locations across the length and breadth of England.

This book delves into haunted places of all ages, from as long ago as Roman times to family homes built less than 30 years ago. Includes historical sites such as Flodden, Bosworth Field, Stratford, Chester and Whitby Abbey

Title:

hauntings

Author:

Rebecca E. Kidger

ISBN:

978-1-84934-069-4

Many of the ghostly accounts within this book have been experienced and expressed by individuals keen to share their tales.

From people who are part of paranormal organisations to people with no prior attachment to ghosts, all have been happy to pass on their encounters with the spirit world. They certainly have had no doubts about what they experienced. After reading all of their stories, will you?

about the author: Paperback B&W 193 × 124 mm 192 pp Ghosts/Paranormal

Rebecca is a writer and researcher who has long been fascinated by ghosts. Hailing from Leicestershire, she graduated from De Montfort University and has since gone on to work in the television industry on various shows, including some of the U.K.’s most popular paranormal programmes.

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W a v e r l e y B o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: A bestselling book about the history of Wales, now in its fourth edition, updated to reflect events to the end of 2019.

As a country, Wales began with Henry VIII’s Act of Union in 1536.

Before that time, Wales had been a loose collection of kingdoms and lordships with many incursions from Europe. With a history traceable to 250,000 BC, the Welsh are descended from many different peoples.

Wales History of a Nation explains how Wales developed from its Celtic origins, through its joining the Union and its social, political and industrial development from then through to the modern age.

This is a clear, excellent and popular introduction to Welsh history written by the bestselling historian David Ross. It is an ideal guide for the student, as well as the tourist.

Contents: • Pre-Celtic Wales • Celtic Wales • Roman Wales Title: wales history of a nation

• ‘Dark Age’ Wales • The Early Middle Ages

Author:

David Ross

• The Normans in Wales (Henry I and Henry II)

ISBN:

978-1-84934-333-6

• The Princes (Llywelyn, Llywelyn II)

(previous ISBN: 978-1-84934-049-6)

Paperback

Format: Colour:

B&W, illustrated

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

320 pp

Pack:

24

Genre:

Wales / History

• England’s Province (Edward I) • The Last Prince (Owain Glyndwr) • Towards Union (Henry VIII and the Acts of Union) • Life in the Sixteenth Century • Elizabethan and Stewart Wales • Wales in the Seventeenth Century • Industrial Wales: 1800–1920

Updated with a revised introduction and chronology • To the 20 December 2019 vote in favour of the Brexit withdrawal agreement which led to the UK’s exit on 31 January, 2020.

• The 31 December 2019 news of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China. A coronavirus was identified as the cause which was subsequently named Covid-19.

• A New Idea of Wales 1918–1939 • World War II and the Assembly • A Chronology of Wales • Bibliography • Index

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waverley books iNFORMATION about this book: this original and very readable history of ireland by david ross tells the story of ireland from prehistoric times to the present day. fact windows in the text highlight many noteworthy aspects of irish history and a chronology gives an overview of ireland’s major cultural, political and religious trends. for the greater part of a millennium, while europe seethed, churned and changed, ireland did not operate as an independent national state.

While past events in ireland have often created disarray in british politics, and the history of ireland is sometimes told as a history of england-in-ireland, an effort has been made in the writing of this book to tell the story of the irish people, as the irish people have maintained a very clear identity for generations.

chapters feature:

title:

ireland history of a nation

Author:

David Ross

ISBN: Format:

978-1-84934-332-9

Colour:

B&W with 38 illustrations

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

416 pp

Genre:

Ireland / History

Paperback, unsewn

• Ireland in the twenty-first century • Twentieth century Ireland • Origins • The coming of Christianity • The arrival of the Norseman • The Anglo-Normans • Irish reassertion and Richard II, the reformation and the downfall of the kildares • Ireland’s Elizabethan Wars • Ireland under James I and VI • Ireland in the Seventeenth Century • Ireland in the Eighteenth Century • The age of revolution, and the 1798 rising • Union and O’Connell • The nineteenth century and the rebellion of 1848 • The twentieth century (Fenians; home rule; Parnell and the land war; The Land Act; Parnell’s struggle; an agricultural marketing initiative • Irish society at the turn of the century about the author: David Ross is a Scottish writer, and is the author of many popular history books. he makes history very clear and easy to understand, and writes succinctly explaining history from the point of view of the people.

riGhts available: World

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: set in clear, easy-to-read type, this low budget, slim, lightweight volume is a favourite study text with students. it also features a glossary of obsolete words and words which vary from their ordinary established meaning.

William shakespeare (1564–1616), the greatest english dramatist and poet, was born in stratford-upon-avon. his surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a number of other poems. his plays have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. this volume contains the complete dramatic works of the literary genius whose work has enthralled audiences since elizabethan times.

title:

the complete works of william shakespeare

author:

William shakespeare

isbn:

978-1-85534-997-1

format:

Paperback

tls:

270 × 198 mm

extent:

752 pp

Carton:

10

Carton Weight:

11.65 kg

shakespeare was a respected poet and playwright in his own day, but his reputation did not rise to its present heights until the nineteenth century. in his works you will find tragedy, comedy, history, romance, fantasy, horror and a vast range of human experience that is still poignant in modern times. the romantics, in particular, acclaimed shakespeare’s genius, and the victorians worshipped him. in the twentieth century, his work was repeatedly adopted and rediscovered by new movements in scholarship and performance. today, his plays remain extremely popular and are continually studied, performed and reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts throughout the world. bestseller – over 100,000 sold

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Sherlock Holmes is the best loved creation of the Scottish writer of detective stories and historical romances, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 to 1930), who studied medicine in Edinburgh. Doyle's general practice in Southsea failed and after a stint as a oculist in London, which also failed to relieve his poverty, he took to writing fiction. The detective stories featuring Holmes and his friend Dr John Watson have changed the way modern crime writers approach detective fiction. Sherlock Holmes was so loved by readers that when Doyle, tiring of the popular character, killed him off, there was such national dismay that he had to be brought back to life in 1903.

Although Doyle wrote several other novels none provoked the same degree of fondness or fanaticism with the public and these have generally been underrated. The popularity of Sherlock Holmes has never waned.

The Complete Sherlock Holmes Format: Paperback Colour: B&W, TPS: 273 x 198 mm Extent: 480 pp Genre: Scotland / Fiction / Detective

• A Study In Scarlet • The Sign Of Four • The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes • Memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes • The Return Of Sherlock Holmes • The Hound Of The Baskervilles • The Valley Of Fear • His Last Bow • The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes

About the author Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the Mary Celeste. published by waverley books

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The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde Format: Paperback Colour: B&W, TPS: 273 x 198 mm Extent: 384 pp Genre: Literature / Poetry

The Dublin-born dramatist, poet and novelist Oscar Fingal O’Flaherie Wills Wilde (1854 to 1900) was as unconventional as he was brilliant. He studied at Trinity College Dublin and at Magdalen College Oxford and here displayed an outstanding mind, a sharp wit and a contempt for conformity. He became an advocate of the doctrine of art for art’s sake and courted controversy with his flamboyant and decadent public image.

In this book are collected Oscar Wilde's complete stories, poems and plays, his only novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and also a selection of his essays including an extract from ‘De Profundus’. His works are imbued by his aesthetic, symbolist philosophy as well as wit, pathos and sublime wordplay, perhaps best exemplified by his masterpiece, the play The Importance Of Being Earnest, and the essay in the form of a dialogue, ‘The Decay Of Lying’.

His ambiguous sexuality and dandyish appearance attracted attention but not always positive attention. His conviction and imprisonment for homosexuality was the beginning of a slow physical decline which eventually brought about his death in 1900.

Wilde left behind him a remarkable body of work and the enduring memory of an exceptionally charismatic and talented man.

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THE COMPLETE STORIES AND POEMS OF LEWIS CARROLL Format:

Paperback;

Extent:

384 pp

TPS:

273 × 198 mm

Lewis Carroll was the pen-name, and, it could be claimed, the alter ego of the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898), a mathematician, writer and photographer.

The skill of word play, inverted logic and satire displayed in this collection of his Complete Stories and Poems shows a sense of frivolousness and fun in marked contrast to the lifestyle of the shy, didactic, precise and pedantic Dodgson.

His creations, especially Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, are as loved now as they have ever been and have been translated into many languages for publication all over the world.

His turns of phrase and neologisms have entered our language and the comical characters and situations he created have become part of our culture.

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Among the stories, poems, nonsense rhymes, acrostics and tests of reasoning and logic included here are ‘The Hunting of the Snark', ‘Sylvie and Bruno’, 'A Tangled Tale', ‘Phantasmagoria and other Poems’, and ‘College Rhymes’.

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W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n The Irish Writers series is a collection of pocket biographies of the lives of some of the remarkable people who have given Ireland its rich cultural heritage.

James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (1882–1941), Irish novelist, short-story writer and poet, is regarded as one of the greatest, most innovative literary talents of the twentieth century. Joyce revolutionized the structure of the modern novel. His seminal work, Ulysses (1922) was heralded as genius by some but deemed obscene by others. In Finnegan’s Wake (1939), he stretched language to its very limits, in an extremely difficult style which still never lost sight of comedy and lyricism. This biography by the author David Pritchard, is a frank and accessible presentation of the life and work of an unconventional man and writer, who left a legacy that has shaped the novel as we know it.

William Butler Yeats (1865–1939) is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century.

A Symbolist, his poetry drew imagery from Celtic legend, from politics, from mysticism, and from his life, particularly his unrequited love for the revolutionary Maude Gonne. Largely responsible for founding Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, Yeats wrote several fine plays that were performed there. He was made a senator of the Irish Free State in 1922 and received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. Author David Ross is a Scottish publisher and writer of numerous books on history and culture. This engaging and accessible biography of W.B. Yeats deftly captures the spirit of the man and his work, relationships and beliefs.

George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was a prolific dramatist, critic, essayist, pamphleteer and social reformer. The shy, idealistic Irishman separated himself from his opinionated public persona, ‘G.B.S.’, and his eccentric alter ego and his work were the vehicles for his social and political ideals. Plays, such as Arms and the Man, Man and Superman, Major Barbara, Pygmalion and St Joan, his essays and letters, his outspoken opinions, great wit and charisma, made him a celebrity. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925. Author David Ross is a Scottish publisher and writer of numerous books on history and culture. This is an insightful and entertaining biography of Shaw conveying the life, wit and prolific achievements of an Irish icon.

Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854–1900), the Dublin-born dramatist, essayist, poet and novelist, was as unconventional as he was brilliant. He displayed an outstanding mind, a sharp wit and a contempt for conformity. An advocate of the doctrine of art for art’s sake, he courted controversy with his flamboyant public image. His works are imbued by his aesthetic, symbolist philosophy; as well as by wit, pathos and wordplay. Wilde has left behind him a remarkable body of work and his influence in literature and the arts has been immense. Author David Pritchard has written a highly readable, frank and sympathetic biography of the cultural and literary legacy of one of the most brilliant intellects, of the nineteenth century.

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W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: discover how to tie clove hitches, sheepshanks and bowlines. learn about seizing and splicing and decorative ropework. know which knot to use and when.

A comprehensive guide to over 140 knots and splices, with easyto-follow instructions, and 380 clear illustrations. Here you will discover how to tie clove hitches, sheepshanks and bowlines, as well as useful splices and decorative ropework.

This is an invaluable pocket-sized reference to knots and splices, with an explanation of the basic terms used relating to knots, ropes and cordage.

Essential for every household and outdoors need – especially for for hobbyists and all who enjoy the great outdoors – sailing, climbing, fishing and camping.

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the little book of knots and splices

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978-1-84934-505-7

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• Basic Knots • Hitches • Bends • Loops • Shortening Formations • Stopper Knots • Angling Knots • Climbing Knots • Decorative Knots • Whipping • Seizing • Splicing

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n About this book: This book contains information on the essential oils of healing plants that will help you explore how aromatherapy can help you.

Aromatherapy is a practical, informative book on the essential oils of plants, and how to use them in treatments and massage, with a blending guide to help you blend oils yourself. Our sense of smell is directly linked to our brain, and the aroma of oils has an immediate effect on how we feel. Carefully blended essential oils massaged onto the skin create deeply relaxing and balancing effects.

The natural essential oils are extracted from a wide variety of plants, herbs, flowers and trees and contain many healing properties that can be used to treat a wide variety of ailments.

Using the essential oils of healing plants, you can induce a feeling of deep relaxation in your body through massage and scent, and restore balance. The plant oils can stimulate the body’s natural immune system, increase oxygen to the soft tissues in your body, and thus increase your energy levels. Plant oils help to promote a general state of well-being, and soothe and calm your mind. The scent of plant oils can help reduce nervous tension as well as lift the mood and reduce feelings of anxiety.

TiTle:

AromATherApy Using healing plants and essential oils for a calmer life

Author:

Katherine Wright

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978-1-85534-061-9

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224 pp

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Contents list: Warning Chapter 1 What is Aromatherapy?

Chapter 2 The extraction of essential oils Chapter 3 essential oils at Work Chapter 4 Blending essential oils Chapter 5 Storage of essential oils and Blended oils Chapter 6 Selecting and Using Base oils Chapter 7 A–Z of plants and their essential oils Chapter 8 Aromatherapy and pregnancy Chapter 9 Aromatherapy and Children Chapter 10 home Selection: preferred essentials Chapter 11 massage Chapter 12 reflexology

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Life can be a double-edged sword. There is the sharp reality that life can be filled with many difficult choices that can overwhelm us. On the flip side, there is the thrill that we have more opportunity than ever before to change things. But sometimes we struggle to make decisions.

Sometimes we spend time listening to the negative side of our brain, and find it hard to stop doubting everything. Meditation, as a technique practised regularly, is one way to gently break the cycle of doubt that we subject ourselves to.

Instead we can learn to adopt more positive ways of thinking so we can learn how to grow from negative experiences and use them to our benefit. Positive thinking goes hand in hand with positive experiences, and we can guide ourselves into wellness.

This book gives practical advice on where doubt comes from, its effects and how to banish it.

Dr David Fong is a clinical psychologist and in this book gives practical examples of how to use mindfulness techniques to step gently towards more positive thinking, and planning a healthier path ahead. Written also by Kate Wilson.

title:

MEDITATION, POSITIVITY AND WELLNESS

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section 2: Positivity section 1: Meditation • Managing the inner critical voice • How the mind works and why positivity works • Creating a space for peace in your • Getting it into perspective thoughts • Accepting things as they are, and using • Focusing on your strengths meditation for change • Learning from the stress you are • Meditation – using it to re-focus and under aim for new things • Looking for opportunities in the • Using meditation to become more stressful situation positive, a little bit at a time • Failing is not always bad! 10 ways to • Identifying areas of stress in your life deal with failure • Using meditation to help manage stress • Humour • Aiming for change, bit by bit • Seeking out the positive – making a change, however small • Ways of helping you to a calmer you: – Using a journal • Behaviour: Taking control – be – Daily thoughts and meditations assertive – One day at a time • Making lists, taking control, managing – Be a friend to yourself your time • Practising meditation • Feeling better • Getting on top of stress • Changing your lifestyle: nutrition and exercise • The one-minute exercise • Being a better version of you • A smiling break • Five-minute technique section 3: Wellness • A little bit of calm and feeling better • Physical wellness • Meditation – the big picture; so take it • Mental wellness slow • Healthy eating • Meditation – seven techniques • Exercise • Meditation – advanced techniques • Beating stress and staying on top of it • Using techniques to change the way • Staying and feeling young you talk to yourself and the language • Changing your lifestyle for the better you use

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: This is an updated edition of an affordable and useful book on reiki

by Jennie Austin who both writes about reiki, and practices it. Reiki is a way of healing and cleansing your body, and this book is an ideal introduction to a complementary therapy than can bring both positive changes to both mental and physical health, and also help in the process towards self-discovery. contents list:

title:

practising reiki

Author:

Jennie Austin

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978-1-84205-613-4

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foreword foreword to the second edition June Woods’ foreword foreword to the first edition introduction: a personal view definitions What is reiki and What is it not?

Questions and answers the roots of reiki the reiki principles receiving a treatment with reiki Ways of using reiki stress and reiki reiki training about the sacred symbols of reiki preparing yourself for initiation into reiki What is a reiki master? reiki and money guidelines for giving a reiki treatment limitations and contra-indications guidelines for being a practitioner reiki treatments distance healing the physical body the energy body enhance your reiki practice personal insights epilogue recommended reading

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Yoga and Meditation provides a helpful introduction to the journey towards self-enlightenment, and fitness through yoga and focus.

The book shows you clear and concise instructions for the major positions and meditation techniques. it also gives sound practical advice for creating a lifestyle that is conducive to inner calm. The book shows you yoga positions through line drawings.

title:

yoga and meditation

Author:

Katherine Wright

iSbN:

978-1-84205-031-6

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224 pp

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Glossary

introduction meditation in the World’s religions a healthy mind equals a healthy body how to begin the meditation session breathing techniques active meditation mantras visual meditation advanced meditation techniques other techniques to try yoga: the six paths and the eight limbs the hatha postures (asanas) the chakras Ways to unwind grabbing the moment meditation frequently asked Questions ten reasons to start meditating two case studies

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Looking good, and feeling great, is within the reach of most people as long as they have right products, diet, attitude and discipline. Beauty is no longer something possessed by a blessed few. Modern beauty products mean that improving your looks is nothing like the chore it used to be, and few things put a spring in your step like knowing that you look well-groomed, glowing with health and dressed to impress. Many thousands of people have had surgical procedures to enhance their breasts, lift sagging skin and tired-looking features, and subsequently report increased happiness and confidence. But it might not even be necessary to go that far – the answer to a fresher face and more confident outlook could be in your beauty or hairdressing salon, bathroom cabinet, wardrobe or even your fridge! And sometimes the answer is in your head!

Confidence starts in the mind. This book gives practical advice on how to make the best of the way you look – face, hair and body – whatever your budget. contents list: introduction It’s your duty to be beautiful … £££ Cosmetic procedures ££ Salon and make-up counter £ Lifestyle and natural remedies

title:

how to look great on any budget

Author:

Katherine Wright

ISBN:

978-1-84205-698-1

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B&W

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Health

skin Introduction Crow’s feet Frown lines and forehead lines Mouth lines Jowls Acne Blackheads Whiteheads Dry skin Rosacea Thread veins Scarring Sun damage Stretch marks Excess skin Freckles and liver spots Cellulite Skin tags Permanent blemishes Razor bumps face Eyes Puffy eyes Hooded eyes Under-eye bags Dark under-eye circles Over-plucked and damaged

eyebrows Sparse eyelashes Facial hair Thin lips Receding chin Prominent ears Turkey neck Nose imperfections teeth Discoloured teeth Crooked teeth Gummy smile Receding gums hair Hair loss (men) Hair loss (women) Excess hair the body Excess fat Underdeveloped physique Breast augmentation Breast reduction (women) Breast reduction (men) Saggy breasts Droopy thighs Droopy upper arms Vaginal rejuvenation Penile enhancement Hands Feet Fingernails

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Phobia is characterised by an overwhelming fear or dread of certain objects, animals, events or situations. it can cause severe restriction of everyday activities and, at its worst, intense misery and suffering for the phobic person. in spite of the fact that the experience of phobia is commonplace, phobics themselves frequently go to great lengths to hide the existence of their condition and do not seek treatment that would be helpful to them. the message of this book, understanding Phobias, is that there is a great deal that can be done to relieve the phobia sufferer, ranging from self-help measures and alternative therapies to psychotherapeutic treatment programmes. in the 21st century, there should no longer be any need for phobia victims to endure the miseries of this condition on their own.

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title:

understanding phobias

author:

katherine Wright

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978-1-85534-938-4

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27

phobias agoraphobia social phobia specific phobia anxiety disorders a list of phobias animal specific phobia animal specific phobia: spider phobia single-session treatment for spider phobia animal specific phobia: dog phobia natural environment specific phobia blood–injury–injection specific phobia situational specific phobia: claustrophobia situational specific phobia: flying or flight phobia situational specific phobia: accident phobia specific phobia, others. subgroup: water phobia specific phobia, others. subgroup: acrophobia specific phobia, others. subgroup: choking phobia specific phobia, others. subgroup: dental phobia specific phobia, others. subgroup: taijin-kyofu-sho the development of phobias the treatment of phobias stress alternativetherapies psychotherapy case histories conclusion

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: explore the symptoms, causes and treatments of tension, cluster or migraine headaches. look at the role of complementary therapies in the treatment, management and prevention of headaches and migraines. contents list: part one headaches and migraines: symptoms, causes and treatment Chapter 1 introduction Chapter 2 definitions and terms: headache or migraine?

Chapter 3 tension headaches Chapter 4 cluster headaches Chapter 5 migraine headaches Chapter 6 chronic daily headaches (cdh) Chapter 7 keeping a headache diary Chapter 9 a summary of the environmental and lifestyle causes of headaches Chapter 10 effects of headaches and migraines Chapter 11 secondary headaches: possible causes Chapter 12 when to seek medical help title:

a guide to headaches and migraines

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katherine Wright

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978-1-84205-650-9

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part two complementary therapies and how they can help Chapter 13 mind and body Chapter 14 acupressure Chapter 15 acupuncture Chapter 16 the alexander technique Chapter 17 aromatherapy Chapter 18 biofeedback Chapter 19 chiropractic Chapter 20 cranial osteopathy Chapter 21 herbalism Chapter 22 homeopathy Chapter 23 meditation and yoga Chapter 24 osteopathy Chapter 25 reflexology Chapter 26 shiatsu appendix useful organisations

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waverley books iNFORMATION We’ve all heard of diabetes but what does the average person know about it? With growing numbers diagnosed with it, and untold others suffering from it without knowing, it’s important to be informed about this common condition. diabetes affects the body’s ability to process the sugar (or glucose) that we get from the food we eat. this is caused by a problem in the body’s production and use of a hormone called insulin. there are two kinds of diabetes: type 1, where the body cannot produce insulin, and type 2, where the body does not produce enough or becomes resistant to insulin. both types can cause serious health problems, however, with medication and careful attention to lifestyle, people with diabetes can lead normal, healthy, active lives. for anyone suffering from diabetes – or for those who feel they may be at risk of developing it – it is important to become informed about the condition. this book aims to present an overview of the many aspects of this complex disorder, to help increase understanding. Covering symptoms and treatments, as well as dietary and lifestyle recommendations, this is an invaluable introduction to living with diabetes. title:

a guide to diabetes

author:

katherine Wright

isbn:

978-1-84205-155-9

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contents list Chapter 1 what is diabetes?

Chapter 2 initial diagnosis and early care Chapter 3 dietary and drug treatment Chapter 4 insulin treatment Chapter 5 monitoring glucose levels Chapter 6 hypoglycaemia Chapter 7 acute metabolic complications of diabetes Chapter 8 long-term chronic complications: microvascular diseases Chapter 9 long-term chronic complications: macrovascular diseases Chapter 10 diabetes in pregnant women, children, the elderly and ethnic minorities Chapter 11 living with diabetes Glossary

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: this is a helpful and inspiring book as it explains how we should eat and exercise for good health, and then gives a section for recording your diet and exercise so you can chart your progress towards your health goals and target weight and size.

title:

the healthy eating plan

author:

stella G. mcGovern

isbn:

978-1-84205-103-0

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224 pp

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health

contents list: introduction Chapter 1 eating for good health – the basics of nutrition Chapter 2 why is obesity a problem for people in western countries?

Chapter 3 health, social and psychological problems of obesity Chapter 4 the mechanisms of hunger and appetite Chapter 5 eating disorders Chapter 6 physical aspects of obesity – the role of genes Chapter 7 metabolism Chapter 8 determining the need to diet Chapter 9 body mass index (bmi) Chapter 10 frame size Chapter 11 body shape Chapter 12 blood cholesterol Chapter 13 basal metabolic rate (bmr) Chapter 14 physical aspects of weight loss – how the body reacts to dieting Chapter 15 losing weight – points to consider Chapter 16 diet plans – good and bad Chapter 17 eat slim Chapter 18 low-calorie recipes Chapter 19 goals Chapter 20 summary and conclusions Chapter 21 six-month plan for weight loss Chapter 22 calorie counter Chapter 23 further information Chapter 24 further reading

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: back pain is a universal human experience, being an ailment that affects most people throughout the world in one form or another at some stage in life. it is a problem that has many ramifications, not only for the individual sufferer but also for friends and family, the workplace, economy and society as a whole. the aim of this book is to provide straightforward, useful information about the workings of the human back and the things that may go wrong to cause pain. it also provides guidance on the alleviation and management of such pain.

contents list: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 title:

a guide to back pain

author:

katherine Wright

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978-1-84205-653-0

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193 × 124 mm

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224 pp

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health

introduction back pain statistics the nature of pain what is back pain and what is its cause? the structures of the back the impact of damage or dysfunction vulnerability to back pain and lifestyle risk factors Chapter 8 prevention Chapter 9 what to do when back pain strikes Chapter 10 more common medical conditions that cause back pain Chapter 11 childhood back pain Chapter 12 other (rare) diseases and conditions that may be associated with back pain Chapter 13 medical consultations and investigations Chapter 14 medical treatments for back pain Chapter 15 complementary therapies Chapter 16 conclusion

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waverley books iNFORMATION Great advances have been made in medicine and science in recent years and there is no doubt that these advances have made, and will continue to make, an enormous difference to people’s health and quality of life. however, there has also been a growing realisation that medicine does not have all the answers. When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, there is universal agreement among nutritionists, doctors and scientists about the importance of diet in both the incidence and prevention of disease.

Healing Foods looks at the health-enhancing and healing properties of a wide range of foods, helping to explain why these should be included in our daily diet. individual entries contain a description of the food in question, its essential properties and health benefits, advice on how much should be eaten and cooking methods where appropriate. this excellent reference book allows anyone interested in their health and well-being to make informed decisions on what foods to include in their diet.

title:

healing foods

author:

katherine Wright

isbn:

978-1-84205-157-3

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contents list introduction Chapter 1 food and the human body – our nutritional needs Carbohydrates Proteins fats fibre vitamins minerals free radicals and antioxidants other healing food substances Chapter 2 Chapter 3 appendix

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free radicals and antioxidants other healing food substances a to Z of healing foods

waverley books iNFORMATION 15,000 copies sold as Not Another Self-Help Book. a positive book bursting with useful advice and invaluable tips. learn where self-doubt comes from, its effects and how to banish it. learn how to grow from negative experiences and use them to your benefit. no rash claims – no miracle cures – just a practical and achievable approach to improving your life.

contents list:

title:

positive thinking, positive living

author:

dr david fong

isbn:

978-1-84205-801-5

format:

Paperback

Colour:

b&W

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

224 pp

Genre:

health

riGhts available: World, exCePt india

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

introduction Chapter 1 new rules Chapter 2 why do we make things difficult for ourselves?

Chapter 3 blame Chapter 4 the miracle of the super-clean tenner Chapter 5 stop, be still and listen Chapter 6 imagination Chapter 7 communication matters Chapter 8 troubleshooting off days Chapter 9 let’s go a bit crazy Chapter 10 all good things . . . appendix 1 useful addresses appendix 2 a different kind of bibliography

w a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n this book is not just funny (or sad) stories of campervan trips in scotland; it is not just ‘Zen and the art of campervan maintenance’ (with stories of sweetness and light that will entertain or make you cry); and it is not just nature writing (with observations of wildlife in the western scottish highlands). but if you enjoy reading about how books are written and about recovery stories from relationship breakdowns, and if you like reading about women travelling alone and all the things that can go wrong (and right), about strategies for facing fear, dealing with creepy crawlies and noises in the night, and about surviving all that life throws at you (especially when you are over a certain age), then you will probably enjoy this book.

Writing on the Road is by sue reid sexton, who, while writing two novels (Mavis’s Shoe and Rue End Street) over the past six years, needed to escape from her hectic household to create some space in her life to write them. as the mother of two and a step-mum of four, sue realised her only real option was to get into her campervan and have it function as a mobile office. Whether she camped by a beach overlooking the atlantic in the kintyre peninsula with buzzards, golden eagles, deer, seals, surfers, other campervanners and dead fish for company, or in the hills around Glasgow, or on skye, assynt, the Cowal peninsula or even in southern france, her main aim was to switch off her phone, get out her laptop and write. title:

writing on the road: campervan love and the Joy of solitude

author:

sue reid sexton

isbn:

978-1-84934-383-1

format:

Paperback

Colour:

b&W

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

288 pp

Genre:

travel Writing/reference

Previous books: Mavis’s Shoe isbn 9781849341059

sue has made countless journeys in campervans (one of her favourite types of campervan is romahome) in the last few years and thanks to her practice of taking notes as she travels, we, too, can enjoy her campervan experiences. in Writing on the Road sue also writes about the many and varied practical difficulties of campervan life that she has had to overcome. they include locking herself out of the campervan at night miles from home; coping with local bylaws and negative attitudes to campervans and to women travelling solo; having to drive a hundred miles before she could empty a cracked toilet; and finding out the wrong (and the right) way to buy a campervan.

We hope this book will inspire anyone looking for encouragement in the expressive arts to get creative and persuade any would-be campervanners to get out there and enjoy the campervan life.

Rue End Street isbn 9781849341707

Photographs © Jan nimmo

www.suereidsexton.com

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waverley books iNFORMATION mavis’s shoe is the dramatic and moving story of lenny Gillespie, a young girl who lives through the bombing of her town during WW2. feisty and resolute by nature and not given to suffering fools gladly, it is left to lenny to search for her mother and beloved sister mavis who she loses in the mayhem of survival. this is a strong characterdriven novel about the trauma of war and its effect on the family. in this passionate well-told tale of lenny’s extraordinary courage and determination in the face of danger, the reader can expect a wide range of emotions: fear, grief and anger as well as courage, laughter and joy. lenny confronts the things she most fears, the things she saw during the bombing and that no-one should ever see. she pleads with adults to help her and tries to behave the way she ought, but finally in frustration is forced to return to the disaster area alone, leading to the book’s dramatic conclusion.

mavis’s shoe

this novel is an ideal resource for teachers, set as it is in wartime during one of the most tragic events in scotland’s history. viewing the horror of the Clydebank blitz from the unique perspective of a child allows for plenty of exploration around the subject of war.

Written to present the universal experience of being bombed, it has relevance to the historical past but also to current world conflicts. entirely historically accurate, it also paints a realistic picture of the home front of the time.

title:

mavis’s shoe

mavis’s shoe is ideal for both young adults and adults of all ages.

author:

sue reid sexton

isbn:

978-1-84934-105-9

a teacher’s pack for the book is now available from the scottish book trust.

format:

Paperback, with flaps

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

praise for mavis’s shoe:

extent:

432 pp

Genre:

teen fiction/adult crossover/second World War/scotland

this haunting, beautifully-written blend of fact and fiction captures the strength of humanity, the courage in adversity and the heartbreaking loss caused by one of the most tragic episodes in our nation’s history.

– the daily record

riGhts available: World, exCePt brazil, the netherlands

a story of courage and survival as well as a highly readable and vivid account of one of scotland’s worst wartime disasters.

– the scots magazine a remarkable story of a young girl’s survival of the aftermath of the 1941 Clydebank blitz.

– booksfromscotland.com

about the author: rue end street is written by Glasgow author sue reid sexton, who, before lifting her proverbial pen, worked with war veterans and people exposed to trauma, loss and abandonment, as well as spending a decade working with homeless people.

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

waverley books INFORMATIONTION it is september 1943, more than two years since lenny’s world was devastated by the Clydebank blitz and she and her family are safe in the beautiful green hut community of Carbeth, scotland. but as the tides of war turn and italy joins the allies to fight the nazis, the fists of war and fear are set to grab lenny once more. adversity threatens each moment, and lenny is about to lose her closest ally. told the family must move back to Clydebank with its smoke and factories and now overcrowded, teeming dwellings, lenny refuses to give up her rural sanctuary. When her mother Peggy returns to Clydebank for a job, leaving lenny to become a little mother to her siblings, lenny lies about her age to look for work locally. but this new turn is bewildering. exhausted, lenny seizes on news of her father, convinced that if only she can discover the truth about where he is, if only she can find him, she can make their family complete again. but no-one will meet her eye. desperate, and in need of a happy ending, lenny sets out, but all is not as she hopes… her steps take her the length of the great Clyde estuary, and into new dangers in the vast, dark, threatening and adult war-time ports of helensburgh and Greenock... enjoy this new book, the sequel to Mavis’s Shoe, a harrowing account of the bombing of Clydebank in march 1941.

title:

rue end street

author:

sue reid sexton

isbn:

978-1-84934-170-7

about the author:

format:

Paperback, with flaps

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

432 pp

Rue End Street is written by Glasgow author sue reid sexton, who, before lifting her proverbial pen, worked with war veterans and people exposed to trauma, loss and abandonment, as well as spending a decade working with homeless people.

Genre:

fiction

riGhts available: World

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

waverley books INFORMATION french kisses and a london affair

a summer of surprises and an unexpected affair

author:

Jan ellis

author:

isbn:

978-1-84934-442-5

isbn:

978-1-84934-443-2

format:

Paperback

format:

Paperback

Colour:

b&W

Colour:

b&W

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

300 pp

extent:

356 pp

Pack:

24

Pack:

24

Price:

£7.99

Price:

£7.99

Genre:

literature & fiction/ Women’s fiction/ humour/holidays/ romantic comedy

Genre:

literature & fiction/Women’s fiction/humour/holidays/ romantic Comedy

French Kisses and A London Affair are humorous contemporary romances with the emphasis on fun, family and friends. French Kisses has the idyllic rural setting of the rhône-alpes and features rachel thompson, who, when her husband leaves her and their children, converts her family home into a cosy guesthouse. in A London Affair kate moves from the country, for a job in a posh london deli and is soon surrounded by croissants, cappuccinos and a delicatessen dating adventure.

the bookshop detective author:

Jan ellis

isbn:

978-1-84934-445-6

format:

Paperback

Colour:

b&W

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

224 pp

Pack:

24

Price:

£7.99

Genre:

romance/Women’s fiction/humour/ mystery

An Unexpected Affair – running her beloved bookshop the reading room in a quiet pretty seaside town in devon, eleanor mace is unsettled. her grown up twins don’t need her, her recent divorce has left her at a loose end, and her subsequent move from london to buy the bookshop, in search of something new has led her to… pretty much the same old life, but with sea air. so eleanor goes online and rediscovers an old flame, in france. impetuous and impulsive, and with her sister for protection, eleanor sets off to france on a brief break, in search of a man she last saw in her 20s. but will she find contentment and love? this gently humorous story of one woman’s efforts to rebuild her life is entertaining and wry. With a cast of friends and relations ranging from an ex-policeman (now woman), a gofor-it sister, and love interest on both sides of the Channel, will eleanor find the support to reconstruct the life she is looking for?

A Summer of Surprises – eleanor mace is back from her adventures in france with a new love interest on the horizon, but the little devon bookshop, high street and Combemouth now face the threat of a new development on the seafront.

Will eleanor be able to save the high street with the help of her friends, colleagues and family, and what will become of her new romance?

When a ghost ship is sighted off the coast of Combemouth, eleanor embarks on a voyage to discover more about the village’s seafaring history and disturbs some old family secrets in the village. Witty and entertaining, this blend of cosy crime, and historical fiction will delight fans of romantic fiction.

Photo: Johanne Wright

riGhts available: World

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

Jan ellis

about the author: Jan ellis began writing fiction by accident in 2013. until then, she had led a blameless life as a publisher, editor and historian of early modern spain. she fell into fiction when a digital publisher approached her to write a history book, then made the mistake of mentioning women’s fiction, which sounded much more fun.

Jan’s stories have small-town settings with realistic characters who range in age from young teens to eighty-somethings. she is somewhat surprised to find herself a member of the romantic novelists’ association.

W A V e r L e Y b o o K s i N F O r M at i O N About this book This illustrated colour book is researched, drawn and written by artist Mark Mechan.

Welly Boot Broth is about a dad and son working in the garden together to grow what they need to make a healthy, hearty broth. The story is set in present-day Scotland.

Story Dad suggests that Elliot can help in the garden to grow what they need to make a big pot of broth. Elliot, (aided by his mum, big sister and brother), sets out enthusiastically to give his dad assistance – clad, of course, in his welly boots, just like a proper gardener.

titLe: Author: Illustrator ISBN:

WeLLY boot broth Mark Mechan Mark Mechan 978-1-84934-541-5

Format: Colour: TPS: Extent:

Paperback Full colour 250 × 270 mm, landscape 32 pp

But Elliot’s good intentions begin to go astray as his imagination takes over from garden duties. Digging in the back garden leads to finding all sort of ‘treasure’, and he is soon picturing himself as a Victorian Gent complete with watch chain, a Roman Centurion, and a Pictish warrior. Helping Dad build the raised beds, Elliot becomes a pirate walking the plank.

Weeds? These are dinosaur food. As the shoots begin to grow, they have hopes and dreams for a bumper harvest. And when the beans begin to sprout, Elliot pictures himself climbing a giant beanstalk.

Elliot discovers the nest of a field-mouse, and when Robert Burns is duly quoted, we realise that the best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley. As the garden flourishes, we discover that a variety of wildlife is just as interested in eating what is growing all around, as Elliot is.

Perhaps this gardening project will not quite go according to plan …

To protect his crops from being is being eaten by the local birds, mice and rabbits, Elliot bravely volunteers to stand guard overnight in his homemade tent. Armed with his torch and a flask of cocoa, he soon finds the spooky noises of the evening sending his imagination soaring again. The distant hooting owl, the cry of the fox, the hedgehog rustling in the undergrowth – even the fluttering bats – quickly see him run for safety indoors.

Category:

Children’s / Scottish (crossover Adult Nostalgia) Age group: 5–9

However with the garden protected by nets and windmills to scare off crows, the crops recover a little. The family harvest what is left to make the soup, including tiny beetroot, some thin-looking leeks and some wonky-shaped carrots. “They’ll still taste nice, even if they’re a funny shape,” declares Dad. Instead of the huge pot of broth that Elliot had imagined, there is just enough to fill their smallest pot. Dad remains upbeat: “There’s plenty for the wee pot!”

However the day is saved by their green-thumbed nextdoor neighbour who comes to the rescue with an armful of carrots and leeks from her own garden. The family then gets busy cleaning the vegetables, chopping and stirring. The big pot is needed after all … and Elliot sits down at last to enjoy his home-grown broth.

Market for this book Adults and children will appreciate this simple story about a father and son enjoying time in the garden together with help from the family.

This book will capture children’s imagination. It will encourage them to take an interest in the garden and to grow their own.

Children will discover wildlife outside and be more aware of how food is grown.

About the author and artist: Mark Mechan is an illustrator and graphic designer who studied at Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of art and Design. Mark, as red axe Design, has worked in publishing as a graphic designer for over twenty years, designing for publications as varied as scottish social history and literary fiction. his first book Tumshie was published in 2020 and was inspired by halloween nights over the years with his own kids.

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50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland

Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067

www.waverley-books.co.uk

Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068

Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book Tumshie is about a father and son making halloween lanterns and a costume together.

The story is set in present-day scotland, inspired by how a scottish halloween used to be celebrated – back when halloween meant ‘guising’ (trick-or-treating), and ‘dooking’ (bobbing) for apples – and when carving out a ‘tumshie’ (turnip) lantern was a rite of passage for scottish children (needing the strength of an ox and the stubbornness of a donkey).

This is an illustrated colour book, researched, drawn and written by artist mark mechan. in lowland scots, a tumshie is a turnip – which in scotland, is a swede, or a ‘neep’ – a root vegetable with orange flesh and a purple skin. story in a small town in scotland, dad and son elliot are walking home from school when elliot spots a skeleton decoration in a house window. halloween is just a few days away. title:

author: illustrator isbn: Format: Colour: TPs: extent:

tumshie the forgotten halloween turnip lantern mark mechan mark mechan 978-1-84934-532-3 Paperback Full colour 250 × 270 mm, landscape 32 pp

Category:

Children’s / scottish (crossover adult nostalgia) age group: 5–9

elliot loves halloween, so does his dad. They discuss what elliot’s costume will be this year – a robot? a tornado? a crocodile? every year they make elliot’s costume together.

The pictures show elliot asking dad what halloween was like in his own childhood. back then (in the 1970s) trick-or-treating was called guising in scotland and dad explains how you had to earn your sweeties by ‘doing a turn’: reciting some poetry, singing a song, or telling a joke. before supermarkets catered for halloween, there were no ready-made costumes or treat bags to buy; everything was made at home. Ghosts were made from white sheets; ‘mummies’ were kids wrapped in toilet paper; and every form of cardboard tube and empty egg box was used to make a costume.

The story continues with a nostalgic dad explaining that when he was a boy sweets were a special treat and a bag of monkey nuts and a tangerine was an exciting surprise. Families held halloween parties with people dooking for apples, and biting treacle scones on a string. and in those days a halloween jack-o’-lantern was not a huge bright-orange pumpkin but a small and very tough scottish turnip – also known as a tumshie. as dad warns elliot: “carving out a tumshie takes strength, willpower, knives, spoons … sometimes even dynamite.” The pair carve out their lanterns together – a pumpkin for elliot and a tumshie for dad.

We see the pair make a new costume for elliot – a crocodile made from cardboard painted khaki, elliot’s old bicycle helmet, green wellie boots, string, and ping pong balls for eyes.

When the time comes to go out guising, in all the excitement, the tumshie lantern is almost forgotten. elliot remembers though – and the lantern is the finishing touch needed for his costume. after halloween, the family normally put the lanterns in the garden. but elliot feels sorry for his tumshie and is looking forward to bonfire night (5th november), and lights up the lantern again so his tumshie can watch the fireworks. market for this book: 1. adults and children will appreciate this simple story about a father and son enjoying time together and featuring forgotten traditions meeting new ones. The book will appeal particularly to those who grew up in the sixties, seventies and eighties who will recognise memories of simpler times.

2. Will appeal to tourists who appreciate scottish customs. about the author and artist: mark mechan is an illustrator and graphic designer who studied at dundee’s duncan of Jordanstone college of art and design. mark, as red axe design, has worked in publishing as a graphic designer for over twenty years, designing for publications as varied as scottish social history and literary fiction. this book is his first published writing and was inspired by halloween nights over the years with his own kids.

published by Waverley books 31, six harmony row, Glasgow, G51 3ba, scotland, uK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk Press enquiries / review copies, contact liz small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

distributed by booksource 50 Cambuslang road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8nb, scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

The Gresham PublishinG ComPany limiTed publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley books is registered in scotland no. sC454312. registered office: 1 rutland Court, edinburgh, eh3 8ey

W a v e r l e y b o o k s i n f o r m at i o n

content detail: Pages 1–3:

Prelims

Pages 4–5:

street, morning. dad and elliot walk to school. Thoughts on the costume elliot might wear this halloween.

Pages 6–7:

dad and elliot are at the supermarket, looking at the merchandise and costumes on sale, and also choosing their turnip and the pumpkin.

Pages 8–9:

Carving a turnip lantern is not easy – dad shows how to carve and make a tumshie.

Pages 10–11: lighting the lanterns and casting the ‘faces’ on the walls; the two disagree over the smell of burnt turnip.

Pages 12– 3: elliot asks dad about guising in ‘the old days’. old-fashioned guisers and dooking for apples.

Pages 14–15: elliot describes trick-or-treaters.

Pages 16–17: Treats back then compared to treats now: monkey nuts and a mandarin, and sweets.

Pages 18–19: doing a turn and burns’s ‘Tam o’ shanter’.

Pages 20–21: Tam o’ shanter pages.

Pages 22–23: making the crocodile costume.

Pages 24–25: halloween night – getting ready. in the rush, the tumshie is almost forgotten.

Pages 26–27: halloween fun – in elliot’s house we see trick-or-treaters dooking for apples, and biting treacle scones. outside elliot is guising and his tumshie lantern is a hit.

Pages 28–29: The morning after halloween in the garden with the tumshie and it will soon be bonfire night.

Pages 30–31: The re-lighting of the lanterns for the fireworks.

Page 32:

The tumshie on a november frosty morning, wearing a smile.

W a v e r l e y B o o k s i n f o r m at i o n about this book: Feline stressed? Would you like a cat-alyst to purrfect peace in your life?

Ever watched enviously as your furry friend finds a ray of sunlight and stretches out on it – on your bed – as you rush to catch the bus?

Follow these gentle, zen-like musings, interpreted from the moggie’s mews, and maybe you too can achieve catitude. meowditation is a whimsical collection of thoughts that will help you – cat-style – to appreciate those peaceful moments amid the chaos and stress of working and domestic life. Because it is no coincidence that your cat has decided to sleep on your keyboard, or your tax return, or ‘that’ report that should have been finished last week. They’re saying, ‘Pay me attention and why not get me some food while you’re at it...’ but also they’re saying, ‘Find the stillness within the detail, amid the tumult, of your hectic life. Take some time to be you.’

Probably.

This is a cat’s guide to taking the sweet path to tranquility, an arcadian wander to beat anxiety and to being mindful. Or at least a chance to smell the catnip, take a lint roller to your hairy trousers and to try some Meowditation.

TiTle:

Author: ISBN:

MeoWdiTaTion a cat’s Guide to Mindfulness and Pawsitivity Eleanor Abraham 978-1-84934-530-9

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

B&W, with 45 illustrations

TPS:

147 × 103 mm

Extent:

96 pp

Genre:

Health and Meditation Humour / Mindfulness / Cats /

eleanor abraham is the author/scribe to whom this book was dictated by her cats. eleanor is a writer and an editor, and she has two cats called saorsa and Georgie, and several hundred lint rollers. she is married to the bearded one, who features in the book also.

Meowditation is illustrated by mark mechan. routine There is a universal order to everything in the world and this is it: wake up, run about a bit, eat, clean yourself, sleep.

I do this several times a day. I feel it is the responsibility of all cats, to encourage order and routine upon skittish, unpredictable humans.

I help the humans start the day, for example, by jumping from the wardrobe onto their bed or stomach to wake them up and then by shouting helpfully in their ear to alert them that it is time for my breakfast, in case they forgot. They rely on me for this invigorating welcome to the day.

Routine gives comfort and structure.

When your routine is disrupted, such as if a strange-smelling stranger comes to fix the boiler, following your other routines – such as eating and then nervously washing your tummy – can soothe the nerves.

Cleaning I maintain extreme focus when grooming. I do not wish to be petted when I am washing my tum-tum. I am a nice cat though. I will give you a little lick to remind you of how dirty and smelly and weird you are, daring to touch my nice clean fluffy tummy with your grubby hands that smell of hair gel or peanut butter. Colleagues of mine will bite you if you interrupt this most sacred of ceremonies and, while I abhor violence, I sympathise. Focus on the cleaning alone. No other thoughts are necessary. You may stop to chew upon a little tangly bit or a raggedy claw, but all the concentration of thought is on the bit you’re cleaning, and then possibly the next bit you’re cleaning, and then possibly “how on earth do I reach my bum since I put on weight?”

No, no! Cast all other thoughts away as soon as you experience them. Be pawsitive. You will reach your bum!

Think inside your box All those self-help guides telling you to think outside of the box? Meh-eow. There’s nothing nicer than getting into a lovely cardboard box to have a nice peaceful think.

Doesn’t matter if it’s a little small. Boxes are beautiful things and they must be sat in and appreciated.

The texture, the smell (what was in it before?), the dark, the lovely feeling of being enclosed on all sides. Irresistible.

When I’m in the box there’s just me and the box; and my thoughts are about the box; also I might chew the box.

published by Waverley books

distributed by booksource

31, six harmony row, Glasgow, G51 3ba, scotland, uK

50 Cambuslang road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8nb, scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067

Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068

www.waverley-books.co.uk

To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

Press enquiries / review copies, contact liz small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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waverley books iNFORMATION webster’s word power english readers chosen classics abridged and retold with notes and free audiobook

dr. Jekyll and mr. hyde robert louis stevenson isbn: 978-1-910965-16-0 around the world in eighty days Jules verne isbn: 978-1-910965-15-3 Jane eyre Charlotte brontë isbn: 978-1-910965-17-7 wuthering heights emily brontë isbn: 978-1-910965-18-4 little women louisa may alcott isbn: 978-1-010965-33-7 pride and prejudice Jane austen isbn: 978-1-010965-35-1 format:

robinson crusoe

Paperback with audiobook Cd/mP3

daniel defoe

Colour:

b&W

isbn: 978-1-010965-32-0

tPs:

193 × 131 mm

the three musketeers

extent:

128 pp

alexandre dumas

Pack:

10

isbn: 978-1-010965-34-4

Grade:

level b1/b2 riGhts available: World

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

ideal for students, english language learners or those just looking for something interesting to read, the Word Power English Readers are abridged and retold texts that capture the best and key elements of classic novels. each one comes with a free recording of the retold novel by an actor who reads slowly and clearly. each book has an introduction, a glossary, notes on the author, background to the novel, and notes on the themes and characters. these books are best for readers who have some english, level b1/b2. age 10+.

waverley books iNFORMATION about this book: vice admiral horatio nelson, 1st viscount nelson kb (1758 – 1805) was a british flag officer in the royal navy. admired for his leadership, strategy and tactics, he led many decisive british naval victories, particularly during the napoleonic Wars. known for his bold actions, and sometimes disobeying his seniors, nelson was taken into the hearts of the british people. this slightly built, battle-scarred, often vain man, of dubious private life and few known accomplishments beyond his profession, became a legendary figure in british history.

When admiral horatio nelson died, people who had never seen him wept because they felt they had lost someone special and irreplaceable. how that came about, this book describes. nelson helped to capture Corsica and took part in the siege of Calvi (where he lost the sight in his right eye). he later lost his right arm at the battle of santa Cruz de tenerife in 1797. nelson destroyed napoleon’s fleet at the battle of the nile in 1798, and thus gained a direct trade route to india for britain.

title:

nelson britain’s greatest naval commander

author:

david ross

isbn:

978-1-84934-494-4

format:

Paperback, unsewn

Colour:

b&W, with 12 illustrations

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

192 pp

Genre:

biography/historical

(Previously published in C format 978-1-84205-517-5)

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over the period 1794 to 1805 and under nelson’s leadership, the royal navy proved its supremacy over the french. nelson’s most famous engagement, at Cape trafalgar, saved britain from threat of invasion by napoleon, but it would be his last. before the battle of trafalgar began on 21 october 1805, nelson sent out the famous signal to his fleet ‘england expects that every man will do his duty’. he was killed by a french sniper just a few hours later, while leading the attack on the combined french and spanish fleet. nelson’s body was preserved in brandy and transported back to england where he was given a state funeral. he is buried in st Paul’s Cathedral, london.

waverley books INFORMATION about this book: Queen victoria was born on 24th may 1819 which means 24 may 2019 is the 200th anniversary of her birth.

Queen victoria is Great britain’s second longest-reigning monarch, after Queen elizabeth ii, with sixty-four years between becoming queen in 1837 and her death in 1901. victoria was a woman of quite commonplace disposition and interests, but with an uncommon will and equally rare sense of duty, who found herself at the age of eighteen in a position of unique social and political importance as Queen of the united kingdom of Great britain and ireland. she held this position through bad times without ever quite collapsing, and through better times in triumph, for more than sixty years. a great symbol of enduring stability, Queen victoria meant something to her subjects, and they found her worthy of that ‘something’, in which patriotism, personal loyalty, attachment to national tradition, and often something akin to love, were all present.

title:

QUEEN VICTORIA

author:

david ross

isbn:

978-1-84934-506-4

format:

Paperback, unsewn

Colour:

b&W, illustrated

tPs:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

192 pp + 8pp plate section

Pack:

24

Genre:

biography/historical

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PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

more than a century after her death, her forceful personality, her presence at the centre of events for so long, her courage, and her obstinacy, still make her a puzzle to biographers and readers. in this book, we trace her personal story, with all its ups and downs, from her birth on 24 may 1819 to her death on 22 January 1901.

waverley books INFORMATION the Parisian macaron (or macaroon) is the stylishly light french confection tipped to be the new cupcake and finally hitting the glossies outside france. the art of making macarons is highly respected in france, as it requires precision and technique to create its delicate airy meringue-based shell with a moist centre of fragrant custard cream or chocolate ganache. macarons can be a challenge for the beginner, but the process is made easy and fun in this colourful new book from Jill Colonna. she guides you precisely through each step in making perfect Parisian macarons and explains her secrets simply and clearly so you can also make macarons like the french. starting with classic macaron flavours such as rose, pistachio, chocolate, lemon and vanilla, she then encourages you to try her inspiring chocolate combinations, pistachio-wasabi and others. dazzle guests with macarons as a basis for chic desserts. or amaze them with savoury ‘mad macs’, Jill’s latest creation of the lightest, sugar-reduced, hot and spicy tikka macsala or thai green curry macarons which are sensational either before or during dinner.

title:

mad about macarons! make macarons like the french

author:

Jill Colonna

isbn:

978-1-84934-041-0

format:

hardback

Colour:

full colour photography throughout

tPs:

234 × 190 mm

extent:

128 pp

Genre:

Pâtisserie/baking/Cookery/Paris/ france

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suggested wines and speciality teas are suggested for each macaron recipe, along with presentation ideas for weddings, children’s parties and gifts ... plus many other tips. you will discover that making Parisian macarons can be the most gratifying and addictive of life’s little luxuries to make at home yourself.

A bubbly woman came up to me at the end of a recent meet-up here in Paris with a bag of homemade macarons and a book, which she just published, on the same subject. In the bag were the most lovely little macarons I’ve seen in all of Paris, even in the fancy places that churn out a gazillion of these cookies annually. Macarons have gone rogue, leaving the confines of Paris and spreading across the globe. mad about macarons! by Jill Colonna is lavishly photographed with lots of clear steps of the process of how to make classic macarons as well as interesting and unusual variations (curry, chocolate-beet, and pistachiowasabi to name a few). If you like macarons, it’s likely you’ll love this book. it’s likely you’ll love this book! – david lebovitz Masterchef-junkies bewildered by all that messing about with macaroons in the last series – les macarons having replaced the cupcake as the must-have dessert de nos jours – can learn how to do it right in Jill Colonna’s mad about macarons! The macaron, to distinguish it from the more brutal macaroon, is a “delicate, airy, meringue-based shell with a moist centre of fragrant custard cream which, being flavoured with raspberry, pistachio or vanilla, is the stuff of Parisian dreams.” the scotsman books of the year, – elisabeth luard

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waverley books iNFORMATION in Teatime in Paris! Jill Colonna shows you the easiest way to make many french pâtisserie classics, while keeping it authentic, full of flavour and creative. not only has Jill cracked how the french create such tantalising cakes but she’s also discovered how they can eat these beautiful pastries and still stay slim! Jill guides you through a simple step-by-step process for each recipe to make treats such as teacakes, eclairs, cream puffs, macarons, tartlets and many more pastries that you’ll find on this mouthwatering journey through Paris. this is a sweet walk around the “City of light”. as Jill takes you from the easiest of treats to the crème de la crème, she points out some of the streets famous for the best pâtisseries in Paris, adding bits of history en route and plenty of baking tips, making the recipe tour fun and accessible. key points: • With her regular blogging, author Jill Colonna has a strong following from her first book Mad About Macarons!

• See more at refreshed website: www.madaboutmacarons.com with new info for Teatime in Paris! title:

teatime in paris! a walk through easy french pâtisserie recipes

author:

Jill Colonna

isbn:

978-1-84934-192-9

format:

hardback

Colour:

full colour photography throughout

tPs:

234 × 190 mm

extent:

224 pp

Genre:

Pâtisserie/baking/Cookery/Paris/ france

• Pâtisserie made simple with easy-to-follow recipes and lots of pictures.

• Presents popular and fashionable recipes for classic French pastries with Jill’s inventive twists.

• Incorporates interesting historical gems and recommendations for discovering the best pastries while visiting Paris.

• Previous book, Mad About Macarons!, is a bestseller.

about Jill colonna and more about the book: Jill thought pâtisserie and macarons were hard to make when she first moved to france, after she fell in love with a frenchman in her native scotland.

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making the move to Paris in 1993, Jill couldn’t speak much french and had never needed to entertain before. realising her banana surprise with custard from a packet mix was not going to hack it with her french dinner guests, she needed to improve her culinary skills tout de suite in order to impress. over the years she has gained confidence by learning cookery tricks from her french friends and family. as a busy working mum, Jill began to make pâtisserie as a hobby – partly as a challenge, and partly for her budget. Calling herself a “lazy gourmet”, she loves exploring ways to make impressive-looking treats without spending too much time or money on them, while keeping the authenticity of pastry’s exquisite taste.

Previously a professional musician, Jill continues to enjoy playing flute and piano and also conducts chocolate shop and pâtisserie walking tours around st Germain des Prés in Paris.

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

waverley books iNFORMATION

title:

the complete book of mince

author:

rené la sagne

isbn:

978-1-902407-74-6

format:

hardback

Colour:

full colour

tPs:

238 × 168 mm

extent:

160 pp

Genre:

Cookery / humour / nostalgia

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the Complete book of mince is a funny, brave, cookery book for the credit crunch from not-yet-celebrity chef rené la sagne. mince is a nutritious staple, vital to the scottish diet, and the Complete book of mince is a lighthearted celebration of this underrated food from Paisley’s own Prince of mince.

72 essential recipes – from good old fashioned mince, to gourmet mince recipes for lasagne, curried mince, vegetarian mince, dolmas, keftedes, spaghetti bolognese, veggie burgers and ideas from all over the world. scattered throughout are tips, observations and commentary on mince history and restaurant etiquette from rené. a recent american report said low-fat cooking, vegetables and laughter help to reduce the chance of heart disease – this book has all three! scotland and the uk love mince! it’s official. We spend £1.41 million a day on fresh mince — that’s more than we spend on baked beans! brits last year spent £503 million on fresh mince, and scots spent £63 million – 15 million kg. 82% of all households in scotland bought fresh mince in 2007. (source: Quality meat scotland) rené put his classical french training behind him when he followed his beloved kelly-marie to Paisley, scotland. Paisley is scotland’s biggest town, famous for its former cloth industry, abbey, and now rené’s mythical mince restaurant, maison de mince. no one wanted to know about his fancy cordon bleu dishes. they wanted mince – cordon brun! rene set out to learn about mince, and discovered he too shared a passion for the greatest dish in the world. he gathered his favourite recipes, and some from friends around the world, in one unique volume – a testament to rené’s devotion to his subject. this book is nothing less than a kitchen saviour – vital for families, students, and anyone cooking on a budget. it’s a healthy option too; choose extra lean steak mince or turkey mince and you can even mince yourself thin!

Chef rené la sagne says: “it is time to wake up and smell the mince. since i came to live in scotland, my life is mince. mince has sustained generations of scots, and the mince and tatties is a match made in heaven. at maison de mince, in Paisley, we discuss the World mince and tatties Championships, and whether la sauce rouge or brun should be served with the mince and tatties. also, whether it is tatties and mince (west coast) or mince and tatties (east coast … or is that the other way round?). my advice to you is to rediscover the unsung and unfashionable, but essential, mince.” ‘best-selling chefs Gordon ramsay and Jamie oliver have a new rival – rené la sagne, and his cookbook about mince.’ the sun featured on stv’s scotland today, the Weekly news, the daily mail, the daily express, the sunday Post, the Good food show.

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

waverley books iNFORMATION from buttered toast to dinner party host, chef rené la sagne takes men who can’t cook – or who have never had to – back into the kitchen. he uses all his skills learned in the french foreign legion – in the catering corps – and teaches serge, also ex-french foreign legion, and now head waiter in rené’s restaurant, how to cook. this funny and off-the-wall book is the follow-up title to rené la sagne’s entertaining The Complete Book of Mince. in his humorous way he teaches men how to cook from basics to a full dinner party. from boiling eggs, to making stock for big soups; bread making; paté; bœuf bourguignon; ratatouille and ragoût; vindaloos to blow your head off; stir-fries; stuffed marrow; the secrets of le boudin and the ‘fifth quarter’; cup cakes for men; macarons man-style; lemon posset for softies and death by chocolate for toughies; sticky toffee pudding; a crème brulée with a blow torch; an attractive tart or a meringue?

– rené guides you through the rigours of the training course and will make a chef of you by the end.

title:

the kitchen assault course for men who can’t cook – or have never had to!

author:

rené la sagne

isbn:

978-1-84934-000-7

format:

hardback

Colour:

full colour

tPs:

238 × 168 mm

extent:

192 pp

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PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

waverley books iNFORMATION Gallery: A Life in Art is an autobiography by William hardie about his life in the art world. in the last 50 years, literally thousands of pictures have passed through his hands.

William hardie grew up in the west of scotland. he was a fineart researcher at Glasgow university, then keeper and deputy director of dundee art Gallery. as a director of Christie’s, between 1977 and 1984, hardie set up the scottish Picture department. in 1984, he formed the art dealers and gallery, William Hardie Fine Art (Gallery) in blythswood street, Glasgow.

Within 10 years of establishing the gallery, bill hardie had discovered many wonderful pictures including a painting by sir Joshua reynolds that is now in the stirling smith art Gallery and museum, stirling, scotland; an edouard vuillard painting acquired by the national Gallery of scotland, edinburgh, scotland, and a david Wilkie painting sold to the Paul mellon Washington Collection, now in the yale Center for british art, new haven, Connecticut, usa.

title:

gallery: a life in art

author:

William hardie

isbn:

978-1-84934-455-5

format:

Paperback, with flaps

tPs:

234 × 165 mm

Colour:

b&W, with full-colour section

extent:

192 pp + 16 pp plate section

Genre:

art styles / memoirs

hardie has presented many notable exhibitions. early on, while in dundee he organised many important shows in conjunction with the arts Council; the orchardson exhibition filled edinburgh’s royal scottish academy in 1972, and toured to manchester and london; donald bain (1972); George dutch davidson (1973) and William mcCance (1975). hardie organised the stanley Cursiter centenary show for the edinburgh festival (1987). at his Gallery he presented the masters of German expressionism (1990), and david hockney’s scottish debut (1993). all reflected hardie’s commitment to art both old and new. in search for art, hardie travelled some 40 times to Japan, and extensively in the us, europe, and tasmania. reflecting on his life in art bill hardie says “sometimes it’s a gamble but it’s great when it pays off. serendipity is a wonderful thing, but you have to persevere.” hardie is author of Scottish Painting 1837 To The Present, and The Glasgow Boys In Your Pocket, both published by Waverley books.

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GEDDES AND GROSSET INFORMATION my First ABC Dictionary is a colourful and engaging early learner’s title that introduces children at Foundation Stage to the features of a dictionary. Over 250 familiar words, each with helpful examples and fullcolour illustrations, make learning accessible and fun.

My First ABC Dictionary is designed to help develop a child’s familiarity with letter shapes and simple words at an early age. Its clear and friendly presentation, supporting and giving confidence to children who are beginning to read and write in English, is an ideal learning tool.

Help your child to become familiar with all the letters of the alphabet – and some key words that begin with those letters – by seeing the letter shapes, reading the key words, listening to the examples, and matching words to pictures.

Each page is clearly laid out with distinctive features: • section letters in a large, bold, colourful typeface in upper case and lower case • initial letters of headwords highlighted in red • alphabet down the side of each page, colour illustrations next to each definition • key words highlighted in bold in each example title:

my first abc dictionary

isbn:

978-1-85534-029-9

format:

Paperback, wire stitched

Colour:

full colour

tPs:

297 × 210 mm

extent:

48 pp

single copy weight: 179 g Carton:

24

Carton weight:

4.6 kg

level:

early years/foundation stage

The words chosen for this dictionary are those made up of simple sounds and those that will already be familiar to children from their everyday experiences.

The dictionary also has some useful additional elements – lists of Days Of The Week, Months Of The Year, Numbers 1 to 20, Opposites, Colours and Shapes.

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bb

bike

baby

boat

the baby is enjoying her bath.

my boat is sin‡ing.

bag

book

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Please put your rubbish in the bin.

my ‰avourite book is an animal story.

ball

boy

this ball has lots o‰ colours.

the boy likes his s‡ateboard.

balloon

box

you blow air into a balloon.

i can hide inside a box.

banana

bucket

bee the bee lives in a hive.

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bin

i have a small bag o‰ sweets.

he is enjoying a banana.

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i can ride a bike.

there is a blue bucket in the sand.

butterfly

a butterfly has pretty wings.

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GEDDES & GROSSET INFORMATION about this book: an engaging dictionary for ages 5+, with over 1000 words commonly used by young children. each has a clear definition and a sample sentence to help develop your child’s awareness of language and support their reading at this important stage in their learning. Contains over 160 colour illustrations. this dictionary will help your child to develop the skills needed to become a good reader on their own. designed to get children engaged with language at an early age, this dictionary is the step beyond a simple picture dictionary, and introduces language and dictionary skills through simple definitions and clear examples. Colourful and fun illustrations and bright design help to boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. the dictionary encourages familiarity with the individual letters of the alphabet and how they are arranged, their appearance and how they sound. initial letters have been highlighted for this purpose. title:

my first dictionary

isbn:

978-1-85534-030-5

format:

Paperback, sewn

Colour:

full colour, with over 160 illustrations.

tPs:

297 × 210 mm

extent:

96 pp

single copy weight: 350 g Carton:

24

Carton weight:

7.5 kg

level:

key stage 1/age 5+

rights:

available

some of the words in this dictionary are made up of simple sounds. others are words that children will meet in their environment, such as the names of animals, or words that describe the weather, and so on. the words chosen include nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs, and these parts of speech are clearly identified.

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

all

anchor noun

area noun

assembly noun

1 You use all to mean the whole of something.

She can eat some of the cake but not all of it.

2 You can also use all to mean everyone or everything.

All of the children were working very hard.

An anchor is a kind of heavy metal hook fixed to a ship with a long chain. When an anchor is dropped into the sea, it holds the ship in place and stops it from moving.

The ship’s captain ordered his crew to lower the anchor into the sea.

An area is a part of a town, or a country, or the world.

We live in an area that has many forests.

An assembly is a group of people meeting together in one place for the same reason.

They had a school assembly every morning.

alligator noun An alligator is a large reptile that looks a bit like a crocodile. It has a long body and a flat tail.

Alligators live in freshwater ponds, rivers, lakes and swamps.

alphabet noun The alphabet is all the letters that are used in a language to make words.

The letters of the English alphabet are written in a special order.

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assistant noun

If you are angry, you are cross and feel very upset.

He was angry because someone had taken his book without asking.

1 An assistant is someone who helps someone else with their work.

The manager asked her assistant to make a list of the jobs to be done that week.

2 An assistant is someone whose job is to help you.

My mum asked the shop assistant to help her find a new hat.

animal noun

arrow noun

An animal is a living thing that is not a plant or a person.

There are lots of wild animals in Africa.

1 An arrow is a long, thin, straight stick with a sharp point at one end that is aimed at a target and shot from a bow.

Someone who shoots an arrow from a bow is called an archer.

2 An arrow can also be a sign shaped like this → that shows people where to go.

Follow the arrows until you reach the exit.

ankle noun Your ankle is the part of your body that joins your leg to your foot.

He broke his ankle when he fell from the tree.

ant noun An ant is a small insect that lives with other ants in an ant colony.

The ants lived in an anthill made of earth and sand.

always adverb

apple noun

1 If you always do something, you do it every time or on a regular basis.

My mum always goes shopping on a Friday.

2 Always can also mean forever.

I will always love my little sister.

An apple is the round fruit of the apple tree.

Most apples are sweet to eat and very good for you.

apron noun An apron is clothing that you wear over the front of your clothes, and tie at the back, to keep your clothes clean when cooking or doing messy jobs.

She wears an apron when she is baking a cake.

ambulance noun An ambulance is a vehicle that takes people who are hurt or ill to hospital.

The ambulance went quickly to the road accident.

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arm noun Your arm is the part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.

The girl raised her arm and waved.

angry adjective

astronaut noun An astronaut is a person who is trained to travel in a spaceship.

The astronaut went for a space walk.

art noun Art is the name given to painting, drawing and sculpture.

She loves going to her art lessons.

ask verb 1 When you ask someone about something, you are saying something to them in order to get an answer or some information.

‘What are you doing after school?’ she asked.

2 When you ask someone for something, you are saying to them that you want them to do something or give you something.

She asked her mum for some sweets.

athlete noun An athlete is a person who is very good at sports such as running.

Lots of athletes take part in the Olympic Games.

atlas noun An atlas is a book of maps.

She used her atlas to find out where New York City is.

asleep adjective When you are asleep, you are sleeping with your eyes closed and your mind and body resting.

She was asleep before her bedtime story was finished.

aunt noun Your aunt is the sister of your mother or father, or your uncle’s wife.

The little girl went to stay with her aunt.

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GEDDES & GROSSET INFORMATION about this book: this engaging dictionary for children aged 7+ to adult beginners has a clear, legible design that is easy to read, with 250 fun, friendly and attractive illustrations throughout. this first learner’s dictionary is an accessible book for anyone studying english for the first time.

Parts of speech are given their full forms for clarity; a spelled-out pronunciation guide is given for harder words; and every definition has an accompanying example sentence to show the word in use. key features: • suitable for primary school pupils aged 7+, Key Stage 2, adult beginners • contains over 2500 headwords and a further 2000 references • word meanings are clearly and concisely explained; definitions are in plain english and each one is on a new line to aid readability • example sentences are given for every definition to show proper usage • numbered meanings aid comprehension and accessibility • irregular plurals and verb forms listed • pronunciation guide for difficult words • illustrations throughout. the new choice first learner’s dictionary isbn:

978-1-85534-028-2

format:

Paperback

Colour:

2-colour

no of illustrations: 250 tPs:

234 × 165 mm

extent:

320 pp

Carton:

10

Carton Weight:

4.4 kg

Genre:

reference

Level:

Key Stage 2

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PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.waverley-books.co.uk

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this book: • 8,000+ entries with clear, concise definitions • Examples of words in use • IPA and spelled-out pronunciation of each entry • 24 pages of colour illustrations • An introduction explains key elements of grammar This Primary Dictionary, for readers aged 7–11, has comprehensive vocabulary coverage. It is easy to use and accessible for children.

It features over 8,000 entries with clear, concise definitions in alphabetical order, with simple, easy-to-read numbered meanings, and new definitions clearly indicated on a new line.

Guidewords and headwords are in a second colour to help you find the words you need.

Each entry has IPA and spelled-out pronunciation and a part-ofspeech label.

Example phrases and sentences show the words in use, and multiple examples aid understanding. Labels show how a word is used; variations, common contractions and alternative spellings are included. the new choice primary dictionary isbn:

978-1-910965-30-6

format:

Paperback

Colour:

2-colour text with 24 pp in full colour

tPs:

234 × 165 mm

extent:

440 pp

There is also a helpful guide to using the dictionary that also explains key elements of English grammar, and there are 24 pages of informative and engaging full-colour illustrations. firefighter

the hand tightly shut fight with their fists fit1 /fIt/, /fit/ adjective 1 suitable, proper, right a fit person for the job food not fit to be eaten 2 in good health • noun the particular way in which something fits a good fit a tight fit • verb (fitted, fitting) 1 to be of the right size a coat that fits beautifully 2 to suit a punishment that fits the crime 3 to make suitable make it fit fit2 /fIt/, /fit/ noun 1 a sudden attack of illness, fainting, etc her child had coughing fits all night 2 a sudden feeling a fit of anger fitness /»fItn´s/, /fit-ness/ noun suitability question his fitness for the job five /faIv/, /five/ noun the number 5, coming between four and six fix /fIks/, /fiks/ verb (fixed, fixing) 1 to make firm fix the loose tiles 2 to arrange fixing a meeting 3 to fasten fixed a brooch to her dress 4 to repair fix the broken radio 5 (informal) to arrange the result of (dishonestly) fix the result of the election • noun (informal) a difficulty fizz /fIz/, /fiz/ verb (fizzed, fizzing) to release or give off many bubbles soda pop fizzing in the glass • noun 1 bubbles of gas in a liquid soda pop that has lost its fizz 2 the sound of fizzing 1 (informal) enthusiasm, liveliness, excitement the fizz went out of the party • adjective fizzy flag1 /flQg/, /flag/ noun 1 a square or oblong piece of material with a pattern on it representing a country, party, association, etc the French flag

Christian name

his first name is Joe a cold-blooded animal with gills and fins that lives in water • verb (fished, fishing) 1 to try to catch fish 2 (informal) to search for fishing in her bag for her keys 3 (informal) to try to get by indirect means fish for compliments fishing rod /»fISIN rÅd/, /fi-shing rod/ noun a slender pole with an attached line, hook, and reel used in fishing fishmonger /»fIS«mÅNg´r/, /fish-mong-ger/ noun someone who buys and sells fish

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a person who is trained to put out fires fireplace /»faIr«pleIs/, /fire-place/ noun a framed opening in the wall of a house to hold a fire a marble fireplace firm1 /f´rm/, /firm/ adjective 1 steady, not easily moved he had a firm grip on the company’s finances 2 determined she was very firm about not going • noun firmness /firm-ness/ firm2 /f´rm/, /firm/ noun a business company organized to manufacture or trade in goods a publishing firm first /f´rst/, /furst/ adjective before all others the first person to arrive his first visit • adverb 1 before all others speak first 2 before doing anything else speak first and then act first aid /f´rst»eId/, /fur stade/ noun treatment given to an injured person before the doctor arrives; simple medical attention received first aid when he got hurt playing football first class /f´rst»klQs/, /furst class/ adjective of the highest class, rank, excellence, etc first name /»f´rst«neIm/, /furst name/ noun a personal name that comes before the family name or surname and is given at birth, also called forename and sometimes fish /fIS/, /fish/ noun

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gumboot /»gåmbu˘t/, /gum-boot/ noun a rubber boot 195 in the basket ball team You need gumboots to walk in the muddy of a political great ability or impor gir fields. der /»g´rd´r/, / giant of the give tance giddy /»gId gir 19t -de gun /gån /, /gun h r/ nou cen a heavy bea i/, /gi-dee/ tur y n / noun m of iro adjective 1 dizzy any weapon that fires bullets or shells by n or bridge an steel use open spa d to fee means l gir ce whof gid l /g´rl/, /girl dy at the top 24 album aim enexplosive bu, ildi / nou ng of 2 change • verb ( gunned gunning ) to shoot or hunt n the lad 1 a female able, der chi with a gun aim /eIm/, /aim/ verb (aimed, aiming) airfare /»ErfEr/, /air-fare/ noun of amuseme not serious in charac a baby gir ld ter, fond l 1 to point a weapon the amount of money that a flight costs giddy young nt 2 a young girls woman gun: idioms Aim the crossbow at the target.

The cost of airfare is really going up.

• noun gid 3 a daught diness /gi-de er be gunning for (someone) gift /gIft/, 2 to intend, to try airfield /»Erfi˘ld/, /air-feeld/ noun e-ness/ they have /gift/ noun to plan to harm (someone) Aim to win. a starting and landing place for aircraft 1 a presen • noun girl two boys and t a gir hood /girl • noun airline /»ErlaIn/, /air-line/ noun Christmas -ho Her head ofl. department is gunning for her. give /gIv/, gifts /giv/ verb ( od/ go great guns 1 the act of aiming a weapon a company providing aircraft services 2 a natura gave /gav giving) l abi /, giveor to be egoing performing very well Take aim and fire. airliner /»ErlaIn´r/, /air-line-er/ noun n /gi a gift for pub lity to do something -ven/, 1 to make lic speaking 2 intention, goal, purpose a large passenger aircraft a present of The firm’s going great guns with many orders.

• verb (gift give him a ed, Our aim is to win. airmail /»ErmeIl/, /air-male/ noun book for hisjump the gun to give as a gifting) 2 to hand birstart thday present to before the proper time a postal service where mail is carried by ove r to money gift give the mo ed by alumn aim: phrases aeroplane gigantic / ney to the You jumped the gun by applying for the job. i 3 to allow dZaI»gQ ban It’s not k. been advertised yet. airplane noun, US variant of aeroplane an aim in life huge, giant- ntIk/, /jie-gan-tic/ given a cha stick to your guns adjective ambition. airport /»Erpçrt/, /air-port/ noun nce a gigantic like 4 to utter to remain firm in one’s opinions, etc My aim in life is to be happy. a station for passenger aircraft ma chi ne giggle /»gIg give a shout They tried to change his mind but he stuck ´l/, /gi-gl/ take aim airtight /»ErtaIt/, /air-tite/ adjective verb (giggle to laugh qui 5 to produ to his guns. prepare to fire at a target. sealed so that air can pass neither in nor d, gig ce children gig etly, but in a silly wa gling) with all or both guns blazing cows giving Get ready, take aim and fire. out y gling at the gin 1 /dZIn milk practical jok fiercely and aggressively 6 to organi /, /gin/ aim to please Preserve the fruit in an airtight bottle. e ze, a strong alc noun Both teams came out with all guns blazing to try hard to please (normally a alarm /´»lArm/, /a-larm/ noun give a party to hold oholic drink juniper ber flavoured wit and scored three goals each. response).

1 a warning of danger 7 to yield, ries bend, break, h gin and ton We aim to please.

I can hear a burglar alarm. etc t he hea ic vy gin 2 /dZIn aim for the sky 2 sudden fear • noun give door gave under pre /, /gin/ nou r /gi-ver/ n re.

1 a trap or gunsmith ssu /»gånsmIT /, /gun-smith/ noun to set one’s sights high.

Bad news causes alarm. snare a person who makes or repairs guns a rabbit cau Aim for the sky! Go for it!

• verb (alarmed, alarming) give: phr ght in a ases 2 a machi gurgle /»g´rg´l/, /gur-gul/ verb (gurgled, to frighten give away ne for separagin gurgling) alarm clock /´»lArm klÅk/, /a-larm clock/ noun ting cotton seeds 1 to from its give as a gift 1 to flow with a bubbling sound air /Er/, /air/ noun a clock that can be set to ring or buzz to ginger /»dZInd give away Z´r/, /jin-je your possess water gurgling from the taps 1 the mixture of gases composing the wake you 1 a hot-ta r/ noun ions 2 to tell som sting earth’s atmosphere ething sec 2 to make a noise resembling this chop ginger root used as a spice give away ret babies gurgling in their prams their hiding the air we breathe • adjective for an Indian dish plac giv e of e in • also noun 2 a light breeze ginger hair a reddish-yellow col to admit defeat our gust /gåst/, /gust/ noun the sea air giraffe /dZI »rQf he gave in a sudden violent rush of wind 3 a tune and admitte an African /, /ji-raf/ noun d he was wro give out ani papers Play a familiar air. ng blown away by a gust of wind and long leg mal with a ver y lon to report g neck gut /gåt/, /gut/ noun s 4 manner give out the 1 a tube in the body that takes the waste an air of confidence news of her death matter from the stomach give up 5 plural a manner that is not genuine 1 to leave 2 a strong cord used for violin strings, put on airs to be taken by give up a sea fishing lines, etc • verb (aired, airing) t to a pregna others 2 to stop nt wom• 1 to expose to fresh air anverb (gutted, gutting) 1 to take out the inner parts Air the room by opening the windows. give up eati ng meat gut the fish.

2 to expose to warm air, to dry 3 to lose hope and sto Air the laundry. he failed so p trying2 to remove or destroy all except the walls of he has give a building 3 to speak openly about The alarm clock was set to go off at 8.00am. n up give way fire gutted the house.

Air your views.

1 to stop in ord plural (informal) air-conditioning /»Erk´n«dIS´nIN/, /air-conalarming /´»lAr«mIN/, /a-larm-ing/ adjective or someth er to allow som•eon ing to pass e dish-un-ing/ noun frightening give way to traf fic coming a system for controlling the temperature • adverb alarmingly /a-larm-ing-lee/ 2 to be rep from the left lac Giraffes can ed by and quality of the air in a building albino /Ql»baIno˘/, /al-bee-no, al-bie-no/ noun anger that grow to mo gav e way to fear re than five • adjective air-conditioned /air-con-dish-end/ a person or animal whose skin and hair 3 to break metres tall. and fall • noun air-conditioner /air-con-dish-ner/ has no natural colouring a bridge tha t gave way aircraft /»ErkrQft/, /air-craft/ noun (plural album /»Qlb´m/, /al-bum/ noun aircraft) 1 a blank book into which may be put a flying machine autographs, photographs, stamps, etc

the giants

3 a person

gyroscope 1 the bowels, intestines

a bad pain in the guts 2 bravery, courage

Have the guts to admit the truth.

gutter /»gåt´r/, /gu-ter/ noun

1 a passage at the edge of a roof or at the

side of the road to carry away water blocked gutters 2 the lowest, poorest level of society

she likes to say she was born in the gutter.

• verb (guttered, guttering) to run down in drops, as wax on a candle guy1 /gaI/, /gie/ noun

a rope to steady anything (e.g. a tent) secure the guys on the tent. guy2 /gaI/, /gie/ noun 1 a man or boy

guys and girls 2 (informal) a person

Come on, you guys! gym /dZIm/, /jim/ noun

a gymnasium gymnasium /dZIm»neIzi´m/, /jim-nay-zee-um/

noun (plural gymnasia /jim-nay-zee-a/ or gymnasiums /jim-nay-zee-umz/) a room or hall with equipment for physical exercise the school gymnasium gymnast /»dZImnQst/, /jim-nast/ noun a person who is skilled in gymnastics • adjective gymnastic /jim-nast-ic/ gymnastics /dZIm»nQstIks/, /jim-nast-ics/ noun, plural exercises to develop the muscles gypsy /»dZIpsi/, /jip-see/ noun a member of a travelling people a gypsy woman telling fortunes gyroscope /»dZaIr´«sko˘p/, /jie-ro-scope/ noun 1 an instrument that is sometimes used to keep ships, aircraft, cameras etc, steady 2 a type of spinning wheel that can tilt in any direction on its axis

A gyroscope can turn in any direction.

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Common errors

PrePositions

the cakes are on the table. the cat is up she sleeps during they left before We arrived after i will stay there for he is a young man of she carried a bag with i will go with he was sacked for i paid by cash.

We had to leave without they were against

r on s CliChés from idiom idiomatic phrases. The previous chapte which

CliChés

A lot of clichés are n clichés. The clichés a lot of commo idioms contains tic: follow are also idioma

Complex prepositions

bit is,

A preposition is a kind of linking word which is used to show

the relationship between a noun or pronoun and the rest of a sentence. the preposition usually comes before the noun it refers to or ‘governs’. there are two types of preposition, simple prepositions and complex prepositions.

simple prepositions

in, of, off, on, to and up, but also include such words as among, before,

simple prepositions are often very short words, such as at, by,

behind, during and through.

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follow . In the pages that rather unusual origins are known. It is useful Many idioms have they these origins where because it can help we’ve highlighted of a particular idiom to know the history Cat got your tongue let

origins

Pronunciation

the cat out of the

Gerald a loose the last time they called

the in this way, but to commit suicide or position of power Historically it meant to resign from a tting moder n cliché means been found commi d because you have would have resulte importance, often or wrongdoing which crime of kind some anyway. in your being fired about Frank’s father? bill: Did you hear really accused of tax fraud. but I think the cat sam: Yes. He’s been . always been quiet He’s politician this time. bill: He’s a fairly senior has got his tongue on his sword sam: I think he’ll fall easily be that happens. phrase whose meaning cannot when something like individual words An idiom is a the definitions of thelar orical (page from just ood underst a particu often metaph r at are popula Idioms flavour of the month phrase. all the is particu up thelarly thatmake time. so, knowing what a short . And A person or thing that only useforimagery to last ic or is likely symbol rily help you to work time, although this 373),

of would be she attended the conference in spite That he had to retire on account of ed, and they are not rich in terms of have become so over-us them they have a dog in addition to are expressions that tend to use CliChés

y language, that people so part of our everyda people feel that their use should be without thinking. Some the language rather

as making look prepositions go,they speech regard them You might think that, as parts ofrestricte d as of them are so manyable. because fairly harmless. This is probablydull and predict short – you might not think that such tiny words could cause much in the way of trouble. However, small is not always can r mosquitoes that discomfort English, however, innocent. Just think of the A bit of Colou in formal written , avoided not arebecertainly should but they English and, indeed Clichés cause! Prepositions may be short n feature of spoken to what they are a very commo problem-free. interest and colour of it. They can add s to become an essential part be difficult for learner g, spoken can they but has been said, language learnin other aspects of phrases. such of g familiar with. Like e will aid in the learnin and listening practic

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learn. words mean of the month make them hard to le to find basis. Learners of English it was almost impossib use idioms on a regular e truly will play with it. Speakers of English if they are to becom ng else. somethi use correctly them all moved on toto n idiom cat got have to learn how rose: I know. They’ve for example, the commo phrase, but Take, e. languag the fluent in words in this s will know all the e’s your tongue. Most learner that a cat has made off with someon mean shy or they do not literally e is being unusually someon when is said tongue. This phrase tongue? tonight. Cat got your silent: You’re very quiet

flavour it means. This canthe kids Pat: This toy was out what it. Now none of

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heel Achilles’Phonemic orthograPhy describes a pronunciation system where one phoneme (a sound) corresponds directly to one . grapheme (a letter). Putting it a simpler way, the spelling of words corresponds directly to the way they are pronounced.

The Serbian language is almost perfect in terms orthography. The English language, however, of phonemic is very irregular in this respect. The spellings of many English words bear little resemblance to how they are pronounced.

This can confuse many learners of English (and many native speakers too). In addition, some English words may vary in pronunciation in different parts of the UK, or the world, due to differences in accents.

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pronunciation IPA, syllables, stresses, vowels, consonants, silent letters.

conjunctionS Coordinating, subordinating. verbS Infinitive, tenses, participles, gerund, mood, voice, auxiliary, irregular, agreement.

idiomS Common idioms, proverbs.

phraSal verbS Position of the object, figurative or literal?, complex phrasal verbs.

clichéS Clichés from idioms, over-used phrases, archaic clichés,‘fillers’.

prepoSitionS Simple, complex, common errors, word pairs.

everyday expreSSionS

confuSable wordS Homophones, homographs, homonyms, which word?

SentenceS Subject, predicate, object, minor, simple, compound, complex, clauses and phrases. nounS and pronounS Common and proper nouns, count and uncount nouns, plural forms, pronouns. adjectiveS Gradable and nongradable, predicative, colour, emphatic, interrogative, compound, comparative, superlative.

punctuation Apostrophe, brackets, capital letters, colon, semicolon, comma, dash, exclamation mark, full stop, hyphen, question mark, quotation marks. writing Plain English, editing your writing, composition, essays, emails, texting, CVs.

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English does not have, and has never had, an authoritative body – like the French Académie française – regulating spelling, grammar and vocabulary.

English has borrowed words from many other languages and retained the spellings but not necessarily the pronunciation.

For hundreds of years French and Latin had priority as the languages of court and official papers, not English.

Some spelling still reflects a pronunciatio n that existed several centuries ago. English spelling was standardized during the 15th and 16th centuries with the invention of printing; however, pronunciation went through a process of change (the language developed long vowels) between 1400 and the midtwentieth century, known as the great Vowel shift.

jump the gun

fall on your sword

cannon.

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Spoken engliSh Turn-taking, telephone conversations, beginnings and endings, vocabulary.

Why is english sPelling so irregular?

bag

matters most to you.

on ahead of, because of instead of on account of by means of behalf of.

In the following sentences the words in blue italic form complex prepositions:

Common errors

IdIoms

sam

Complex prepositions You know, certain things make me feel really guilty sometimes. But the worst I don’t know if I feel guilty for, guilty at, guilty about, or guilty of them.

place

a hard ptable choices. unpleasant or unacce Faced with two equally at the end of the stay with my parents John: I’m going to or plane. whether to go by train week but I can’t decide place and hard I’m between a rock slower but e while the train is much but it’s very expensiv it’s much cheaper. whether time or money : I suppose it depends

between a rock and

Common idioms

On the pages that follow, we’re going to look at the ways in which there can be differences between pronunciation and spelling in English and see if there are any patterns that help to predict either of these.

iPa The international Phonetic alphabet (IPA) is a system of written symbols designed to enable the speech sounds of any language to be consistently represented. Some of the symbols are the ordinary letters of the Roman alphabet but some have been specially invented. The International Phonetic Alphabet was first published in 1889.

There are over 150 different characters used in the IPA. What follows is a selection of the characters that are commonly used to represent British English: 35

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n

WEBSTER’S WORD POWER about this book: G&G Webster’s Word Power enGlish thesaurus is a completely new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling Concise english thesaurus.

This book is an accessible and comprehensive ‘word-finder’, helping you to locate words that have similar meanings. These words are known as synonyms. Access to a wide variety of synonyms is invaluable for those who want to make their writing varied and interesting.

This thesaurus provides an alphabetical listing of around 10,000 headwords with over 150,000 related synonyms, and 7,500 antonyms. key features: • 10,000 headwords and 150,000 synonyms – words with similar meanings • 7,500 antonyms – words with opposite meanings • numbered senses • alphabetical order • variant spellings appear in bold type next to the headword • parts of speech are indicated in italic

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power ENGLISH THESAURUS

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-763-6

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

384 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.3 kgs)

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION 978-1-84205-765-0 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES 978-1-84205-761-2 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5 BETTER ENGLISH WRITING 978-1-84205-759-9

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

A thesaurus is a ‘word-finder’, helping you to locate words that have similar meanings. If you want to say that a story or joke is funny, the thesaurus will tell you that you could use ‘amusing’, ‘comical’, ‘humorous’, ‘hilarious’, ‘entertaining’, or a number of other words instead.

Where a word has more than one meaning, you’ll find more than one list of synonyms (alternative words), and each list is numbered.

For example, ‘funny’ meaning ‘amusing’ is under 1, ‘funny’ meaning ‘deserving mockery’ is under 2, and ‘funny’ meaning ‘odd’ is under 3. funny adj 1 amusing, comic, comical, diverting, droll, entertaining, facetious, hilarious, humorous, jocose, jocular, witty. 2 farcical, laughable, ludicrous. 3 bizarre, curious, odd, peculiar, strange.

• n 1 jest, joke. 2 cartoon, comic.

This is an essential volume for students and writers and for general everyday use. It will help to increase your word power and give you more confidence when it comes to using the English language. It is an excellent companion to the G&G Webster’s Word Power english dictionary.

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise english dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

Contact: Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

G E D D E S & G R O S S E T I N F O R M AT I O N

WEBSTER’S WORD POWER About this book: G&G Webster’s Word Power ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION is the current edition of Geddes & Grosset's Students’ Companion.

(A 256 page version is planned.)

Key features: • English grammar and usage • English idioms and everyday phrases • Terms from the worlds of business, computing, science and the arts • Appendices include: the periodic table, essay writing, world facts It is not enough for today’s graduate just to be well versed in his or her particular subject. It is vital that the modern student is armed with a strong command and understanding of the English language.

The Essential Students’ Companion is the perfect English language reference companion for students of all disciplines.

This volume will equip the student with comprehensive knowledge of not only English grammar and usage but also English idioms and terms from many different topics of study.

An instructive volume, ideal for all-round general knowledge of the English language.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-765-0

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

384 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.3 kgs)

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise English Dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

256 page Version - Planned : It is our intention to offer a 256 page ‘version’, to make this available, if required, or requested as a 256 page book. The content within the 384 page book is tightly set. It is not possible or advisable to further reduce space. To produce a 256 page version, we will cut some ‘content’.

ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ENGLISH THESAURUS 978-1-84205-763-6 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES 978-1-84205-761-2 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5 BETTER ENGLISH WRITING 978-1-84205-759-9

The book will remain the current pagination 1 to 242.

Specialist Subjects and current Appendices will be dropped (pp 243 to 375).

We will retain Composition - currently pages 376 to 384.

We will retain (but move) 5 pages of Appendices: Chemical Elements (currently on pages 366 & 367); Periodic Table (currently on page 368); SI Units (Currently on page 369) ; Greek Alphabet and Musical Notation (currently on page 370).

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET

Contact:

Academy Park, Building 4000, Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PR, Scotland, UK

Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series:

Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1998

or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n

WEBSTER’S WORD POWER about this book: G&G Webster’s Word Power better enGlish Grammar is a new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling Better English.

All content retained; extent reduced from 384 pages, to 256 pages.

key features: • The sentence and the paragraph • Clauses and phrases • Parts of speech • Punctuation • Exercises Never has there been a greater need to write and speak good English. better english Grammar aims to help you improve your written and spoken English through understanding the structure of the language.

Don’t let the thought of reading about English grammar fill you with horror. This accessible book is a pain-free route to writing comprehensibly and confidently. Accompanying examples and exercises will help you to become more confident when it comes to using the English language.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-758-2

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

256 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.0 kgs)

There are pointers on punctuation explaining the correct use of commas, quotation marks, semicolons, the apostrophe and specific aspects of grammar where these can cause difficulties. This book is intended to be a concise yet comprehensive guide to better English, to help build linguistic confidence and word power.

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise english dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ENGLISH THESAURUS 978-1-84205-763-6 ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION 978-1-84205-765-0 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES 978-1-84205-761-2 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5 BETTER ENGLISH WRITING 978-1-84205-759-9

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Contact: Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t a d va n c e i n f o r m at i o n

WEBSTER’S WORD POWER about this book: G&G Webster’s Word Power essential enGlish Phrases is a new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling English Phrases.

All content retained; extent reduced from 384 pages, to 256 pages. key features: • Over 6,000 idiomatic, important and key phrases • Meanings and origins • Concise and clear entries • Examples of phrases in use • A–Z format The English language is rich in idiom and metaphor with hundreds of unusual (and sometimes odd) idiomatic phrases – groups of words that do not mean what they appear to mean.

This reference book is invaluable for students, writers, editors, wordpuzzlers, public speakers and all those who wish to understand and use English idioms fluently.

The meanings and origins of hundreds of idiomatic phrases in everyday use in English are explained concisely and clearly. Examples further clarify each phrase and show it in use, often with an explanation as to the source of the phrase. This is an indispensable reference volume.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-761-2

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

256 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.0 kgs)

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise english dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ENGLISH THESAURUS 978-1-84205-763-6 ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION 978-1-84205-765-0 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5 BETTER ENGLISH WRITING 978-1-84205-759-9

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Contact: Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t a d va n c e i n f o r m at i o n

webster’s word power about this book: G&G Webster’s Word Power better enGlish usaGe is a new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling English Usage.

All content retained; extent reduced from 384 pages, to 256 pages. key features: • Contemporary English usage • Words and phrases that are easily confused • When to use formal and informal language • Common errors in English better english usage is an introduction to modern english usage, using memorable examples of common errors and misconceptions. errors can be made even by fluent english speakers. learn how to avoid them with this simple guide written in a friendly, accessible style. there are instances where what may be acceptable in spoken english is not so in more formal written language. the aim of this book is to help people to express themselves more clearly and communicate better in speech and writing. Gain a better understanding of how the english language develops as we discuss how usage changes and evolves over time, so that slang sometimes becomes standard and other usage fades naturally away. this is an engaging and accessible volume to improve your understanding of the intricacies of english usage.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power better english usage

Category:

british english

isbn:

978-1-84205-760-5

format:

193 × 124 mm

extent:

256 pp

style:

Paperback

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. to date the G&G Concise english Dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. in other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. in that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for reader’s Digest Canada and usa, Cassell, Orient longman and for the mass-market imprints of random house, Penguin books and hodder.

single copy weight: 232 g Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.0 kg)

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: EnGlish diCTiOnary 978-1-84205-762-9 english thesaurus 978-1-84205-763-6 EssEnTial sTudEnTs’ COmPaniOn 978-1-84205-765-0 essential english phrases 978-1-84205-761-2 EssEnTial EnGlish WOrds 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTEr EnGlish Grammar 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTEr EnGlish WriTinG 978-1-84205-759-9

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Contact: liz small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

the Gresham PublishinG ComPany limited publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley books, is registered in scotland no. sC454312. registered office: 1 rutland Court, edinburgh, eh3 8ey

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n

WEBSTER’S WORD POWER about this book: G&G webster’s word power essential enGlish words is a new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling English Words.

All content retained; extent reduced from 384 pages, to 256 pages. key features: • 1,000 frequently used words, essential to speaking English, listed alphabetically • Vocabulary listed by theme • Effective strategies for learning It is not necessary to memorize large and advanced vocabulary lists in order to speak fluent English.

This book includes a list of basic vocabulary that will make it possible to create thousands of sentences in English.

With a thousand words and a grounding in grammar, you can make your spoken English more fluent and quickly build linguistic confidence and ability. Accompanying exercises and examples will help you to perfect your usage. Learning the most commonly used words of the English language is a springboard that will take your vocabulary learning to new heights.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-764-3

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

256 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.0 kgs)

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise english dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ENGLISH THESAURUS 978-1-84205-763-6 ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION 978-1-84205-765-0 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES 978-1-84205-761-2 BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5 BETTER ENGLISH WRITING 978-1-84205-759-9

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Contact: Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

about this book: G&G webster’s word power better enGlish writinG is a new edition of Geddes & Grosset’s bestselling English Writing.

All content retained; extent reduced from 384 pages, to 256 pages. key features: • Improve your writing power • Ideal for everyday writing – personal and professional • Guidance on e-mail, texting, letters, assignments and reports • Creative writing From writing e-mails to writing a thesis, this book will give you all the tools you require to improve your written English and make it more readable and interesting. In many situations you must be able to express your ideas as clearly and concisely as possible. This book will help you to achieve this as well as ensuring that you come across in a memorable and professional way.

Title:

G&G Webster’s Word Power BETTER ENGLISH WRITING

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-759-9

Format:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

256 pp

Style:

Paperback

Pack:

24 (carton weight 6.0 kgs)

E-mails and letters need dignified brevity without stiffness and too much formality but they should also not contain slang or colloquialisms. Essays and reports for school or college need to be readable and relevant, putting across your points clearly and succinctly. Beginnings and endings are important in creative writing and you need to know how to catch your reader’s attention, build a plot and do any necessary research.

This book will help you to achieve excellence in all these aspects of your writing.

Geddes & Grosset published its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise english dictionary has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also built dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder.

Other titles in the Webster’s Word Power series: ENGLISH DICTIONARY 978-1-84205-762-9 ENGLISH THESAURUS 978-1-84205-763-6 ESSENTIAL STUDENTS’ COMPANION 978-1-84205-765-0 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH PHRASES 978-1-84205-761-2 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH WORDS 978-1-84205-764-3 BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR 978-1-84205-758-2 BETTER ENGLISH USAGE 978-1-84205-760-5

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Contact: Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk or Ron Grosset: ron@waverley-books.co.uk

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books, is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n title:

the children’s fairy tale collection tarantula tales Titles in series: 12 Format: Colour: TPS: Extent:

Hardback Full colour

Carton pack:

48 by title

167 × 114 mm 32 pp

titles: Chicken Licken The Emperor’s New Clothes The Gingerbread Man Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Sleeping Beauty The Hare and the Tortoise The Ugly Duckling Rapunzel The Princess and the Pea Puss in Boots The Fox and the Stork

978-1-910680-75-9 978-1-910680-82-7 978-1-910680-80-3 978-1-910680-83-4 978-1-910680-73-5 978-1-910680-78-0 978-1-910680-79-7 978-1-910680-74-2 978-1-910680-84-1 978-1-910680-77-3 978-1-910680-76-6 978-1-910680-81-0

Tarantula Tales are much-loved traditional fairy tales and fables, retold with friendly and humorous illustrations, for any time and bedtime.

The series is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2–4 year olds, and perfect for new readers to tackle alone.

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

distributed by booksource 50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n title:

the children’s fairy tale collection tarantula tales Titles in series: 12 Format: Hardback Colour: Full colour TPS: 167 × 114 mm Extent: 32 pp Carton pack: 48 by title

titles: The Boy Who Cried “Wolf” Snow White and Rose Red Rumpelstiltskin The Enormous Turnip The Wily Fox and The Little Red Hen The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The House that Jack Built The Pied Piper of Hamelin Beauty and the Beast Hansel and Gretel The Magic Porridge Pot The Tin Soldier

978-1-910965-95-5 978-1-910965-94-8 978-1-910965-96-2 978-1-910965-91-7 978-1-910965-93-1 978-1-910965-99-3 978-1-910965-90-0 978-1-910965-88-7 978-1-910965-98-6 978-1-910965-97-9 978-1-910965-89-4 978-1-910965-92-4

Tarantula Tales are much-loved traditional fairy tales and fables, retold with friendly and humorous illustrations, for any time and bedtime.

The series is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2–4 year olds, and perfect for new readers to tackle alone.

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

distributed by booksource 50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

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geddes & grosset T I n f o r m at tion TiTle:

children’s sTory collecTion sUsie & sAM Titles in series: 12 Format: Colour: TPS: Extent: Carton pack:

Hardback Full colour 167 × 114 mm 32 pp 48 by title

TiTles: Visit the Doctor Stay with Granny and Grandpa At the Hospital Make New Friends Go to the Museum Learn About Road Safety Learn to Swim A Day at the Zoo Park Have a Wonderful Holiday Go Shopping Have a Birthday Party Visit the Dentist

978-1-910680-55-1 978-1-910680-58-2 978-1-910680-51-3 978-1-910680-59-9 978-1-910680-56-8 978-1-910680-52-0 978-1-910680-54-4 978-1-910680-49-0 978-1-910680-57-5 978-1-910680-50-6 978-1-910680-60-5 978-1-910680-53-7

The Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life.

With topics such as visiting the doctor or the dentist, going to school, making new friends, and learning about road safety, the Susie & Sam books are built around specific topics that are informative, positive and reassuring.

Published by geddes & grosset

distributed by booksoUrce disTribUTed booksource

31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK

50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067

Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996

Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068

Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

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W a v e r l e y B o o k s i n f o r m at i o n Series title: Format: Colour: TPS: Extent: Pack: Genre:

corBies Hardback Full colour, illustrated 167 × 114 mm 32 pp 48 Scotland / History / Children’s

about this series: Aimed at children aged 7+, the books in this series are treasured classics. Corbies are simple, charming and colourful, helping children understand history in a very accessible way.

the story of scotlanD’s flag anD the lion anD thistle ISBN: 978-1-902407-05-0 The story of how Saint Andrew’s Cross, or The Saltire, became Scotland’s flag. the story of Bonnie Prince charlie The story of Charles Edward Stuart in his quest for the return to the throne of a Stuart king. roBert Burns ISBN: 978-1-902407-07-4 The life of Scotland’s national poet, and what he was like as a boy. mary queen of scots The story of Scotland’s youngest Queen, who was imprisoned because she was seen as a threat to Queen Elizabeth I. chilDren of the clearances ISBN: 978-1-902407-18-0 An eye-witness account by a young girl whose family has to leave their home when the Highlands are cleared of people so the landlords can keep sheep.

DaviD livingstone ISBN: 978-1-902407-17-3 A boy who wanted to do more than any other man when he grew up, became a doctor and then a missionary in Africa, and set off to find the source of the Nile. greyfriars BoBBy ISBN: 978-1-902407-16-6 A constant favourite, the story of a loyal dog who sat and waited for his master in Edinburgh. Today a memorial statue marks the spot where he waited. the story of roBert Bruce An exciting account of the life of the warrior king who secured Scotland’s independence from England. i fought at BannockBurn ISBN: 978-1-902407-19-7 A dramatic story that brings to life the story of Robert the Bruce leading the Scots against King Edward ll’s army at Bannockburn, and winning. the story of roB roy A popular Scottish folk hero, Rob Roy is the nickname for Scottish hero Robert Roy MacGregor, who has been described as a Scottish Robin Hood. the story of iona anD saint columBa ISBN: 978-1-902407-04-3 The story of how the monks sail to Scotland with Saint Columba, and land on Iona, and build an abbey. the story of William Wallace The thrilling story of how Sir William Wallace, a Scottish patriot and national hero, leads his army against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

PuBlisheD By Waverley Books 31, Six Harmony Row Glasgow, G51 1PR, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996/7/8 www.waverley-books.co.uk Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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the children’s early learners collection Titles in series: 12 Format: Colour: TPS: Extent:

Hardback Full colour 167 × 114 mm 32 pp

Carton pack:

48 by title

titles: 123 ABC Opposites Shapes Colours Time Nursery School Starting School Shopping Toys On the Move At the Zoo

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The Early Learners series takes simple but essential topics and makes them easy and fun to learn.

Their colourful illustrations and friendly style – with titles such as 123, ABC and Time – make them perfect pre-school books.

These appealing picture books are especially suitable for reading aloud, again and again!

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MODERN HEROES is a series of modern and colourful illustrated books about the lives of eight remarkable people whose influence has shaped how we live today. Concise, accessible and entertaining histories for readers aged 8 to l 0, this series is a perfect and informal introduction to history or modern studies.

Gary Smailes is an experienced writer, historian and researcher who, among many other projects, was a researcher for Terry Deary's Horrible Histories series. Gary say s: "These are short biographies of famous people. The idea is to give readers positive role models, which show that even though many of these heroes lived difficult lives, they still managed to reach great heights of success."

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Modern Heroes, 8 titles Gary Smailes Children’s, History Geddes & Grosset 167 × 114 mm 32pp (self-ends) Hardback, full colour, illustrated 24 copies by title

Modern Heroes is a series of modern and colourful illustrated books about the lives of eight remarkable people whose influence has shaped how we live today. Concise, accessible and entertaining histories for readers aged 8 to 10, this series is a perfect and informal introduction to history or modern studies.

Gary Smailes is an experienced writer, historian and researcher who, among many other projects, was a researcher for Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories series. Gary says: “These are short biographies of famous people. The idea is to give readers positive role models, which show that even though many of these heroes lived difficult lives, they still managed to reach great heights of success.”

A modern hero This is the story of a modern hero called Nelson Mandela.

He was a black man who became the presid ent of South Africa after many years of strug gle and hardship.

He accomplished many things in his life – all of them for one goal: the freedom of the black peop of South Africa. le

OLYMPICS ght for America in the In 1960, Clay was chosen to fi The games were Olympics, but there was a problem. ying. So to get over his in Italy and he was scared of fl and wore it all the parachute a bought fear, the boxer easily won the he Olympics the At way on the plane.

Clay was very proud gold medal — he was amazing. that he refused to take of the medal. He was so proud it off. He even slept wearing it. but soon realised He returned to a hero’s welcome, Louisville was a that some things never change. and blacks had segregated town, which meant whites erent shops and eat in to go to separate schools, and diff when Clay went into a their own restaurants. One day, serve him. He was to refused they drink a for white shop he was. black and it didn’t matter how famous Segregation

. Racial segregation Segregation means separation Several US states in means separation of the races. that separated blacks and the sixties employed laws go about their daily lives whites so that they had to demonstrations and separately. There were many laws until they were all protests against these racist abolished.

Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela was born in Trans kei on July 18, 1918. The name his mother gave him wasn’t Nelso he had a different n, name, an African name – it was Rolihlahla, whic h means “trouble-m aker”.

It is important that you understan d two things abou Nelson. The first t is that he was royal ty. His father was a chief of the Xhos a tribe and when he died, Nelson was sent to live with the Xhosa king. The secon that Nelson was d is a warrior. He learn ed from a very 6

The Xhosa Trib

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During the seven teenth century, the Xhosa people migrated from southern Zaire to cover most of Africa south of the Saha ra. The Xhosa finally settled in the area that is now known as the Eastern Cape .

The Xhosa were, and still are, known for the magnificent beadwork. The Xhosa language is some times called a ‘click’ language because of the use of so many click sounds as consonants.

Nelson in Xhosa cos-

young age that he needed to fight for what he want He learned that ed. sometimes he had to fight with his 7

from his parents and went to live at Kumbum monastery. Here he started his training as a monk. In 1939, at the age of four, Lhamo travelled to Lhasa the capital of Tibet. When he arrived a huge ceremony was held and Lhamo Thondup was declared at the 14th Dalai Lama. As the most important Buddhist monk, he lived in the grand palace of Potala at Lhasa. However, he was not yet leader of Tibet, this would not happen until he was old enough to run the country.

Waverley Books 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA Scotland UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 Press enquiries / review copies, contact liz small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk DisTriBuTeD By Booksource 50 cambuslang road, cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

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GEDDES & GROSSET – INFORMATION : SPANISH LANGUAGE AVAILABLE title:

the children’s fairy tale collection

titles in series: 12 hardback format: full colour Colour: 167 × 114 mm tPs: 32 pp extent:

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48 by title

English Titles :

Chicken Licken The Emperor’s New Clothes The Gingerbread Man Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Sleeping Beauty The Hare and the Tortoise The Ugly Duckling Rapunzel The Princess and the Pea Puss in Boots The Fox and the Stork

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Tarantula Tales are much-loved traditional fairy tales and fables, retold with friendly and humorous illustrations, for any time and bedtime. the series is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2–4 year olds, and perfect for new readers to tackle alone.

Libro cuentos 12x17cm mini libritos cuentitos clasicos, 32 páginas

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GEDDES & GROSSET – INFORMATION : SPANISH LANGUAGE AVAILABLE title:

children’s story collection susie & sam

titles in series: 12 hardback format: full colour Colour: tPs: extent: Carton pack:

167 × 114 mm 32 pp 48 by title

ENGLISH TITLES : Visit the Doctor Stay with Granny and Grandpa At the Hospital Make New Friends Go to the Museum Learn About Road Safety Learn to Swim A Day at the Zoo Park Have a Wonderful Holiday Go Shopping Have a Birthday Party Visit the Dentist

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the Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life.

With topics such as visiting the doctor or the dentist, going to school, making new friends, and learning about road safety, the Susie & Sam books are built around specific topics that are informative, positive and reassuring.

Libro cuentos 12x17cm mini libritos Susi y Sam 32 páginas

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GEDDES & GROSSET – INFORMATION : SPANISH LANGUAGE AVAILABLE title:

the children’s early learners collection

titles in series: 12 hardback format: full colour Colour: 167 × 114 mm tPs: 32 pp extent: Carton pack: 48 by title

ENGLISH TITLES: 123 ABC Opposites Shapes Colours Time Nursery School Starting School Shopping Toys On the Move At the Zoo

978-1-910680-62-9 978-1-910680-61-2 978-1-910680-66-7 978-1-910680-65-0 978-1-910680-64-3 978-1-910680-67-4 978-1-910680-70-4 978-1-910680-72-8 978-1-910680-71-1 978-1-910680-63-6 978-1-910680-68-1 978-1-910680-69-8

the Early Learners series takes simple but essential topics and makes them easy and fun to learn. their colourful illustrations and friendly style – with titles such as 123, ABC and Time – make them perfect pre-school books. these appealing picture books are especially suitable for reading aloud, again and again!

Libro cuentos 12x17cm mini libritos Primeras Ensenanzas 32 páginas

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G E D D E S & G R O S S E T I N F O R M AT I O N : S P A N I S H L A N G U A G E A V A I L A B L E title:

first steps

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the First Steps series has 12 books. each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.

LISTeN! Hear squeals and laughter of children having fun.

Hear old ladies talk as they sit in the sun.

Hear the ice cream van play a tinkling tune.

Hear the sounds of the park on a sunny afternoon.

Libro cuentos 12x17cm mini libritos Primeros Pasos 32 páginas

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Libro cuentos 12x17cm mini libritos Relatitos de la Biblia 32 páginas English Titles: The Birth Of Jesus Jesus Calls His Disciples The Good Samaritan The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

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G E D D E S & G R O S S E T A DVA N C E I N F O R M AT I O N SERIES: ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S CLASSICS RETOLD Format:

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KIDNAPPED

Chapter Eight

The Loss of the Brig I was on my feet again at once. The reef we’d struck was off a little isle they called Earraid, which lay low and black upon the larboard. The swell was now breaking clean over us. We could hear the ship grinding upon the reef, beating herself to pieces.

I saw Mr Riach and the seamen busy round the skiff. I ran to help them. It was no easy task, for the breaking of the heavier seas again and again forced us to give over and hold on.

Some of the wounded tried to help. The rest, in their bunks, harrowed me with their screaming to be saved. The captain stood groaning to himself whenever the ship hammered on the rocks. The brig, it seemed, was like wife and child to him.

I asked Alan what country it was. “The worst possible for me,” he said grimly. “It’s the land of the Campbells.”

We had the boat about ready to be launched, when there was a shrill cry: “For God’s sake, hold on!”

A huge sea was crashing down on us. It canted the ship right over on her beam. The sudden tilting threw me clean over the bulwarks and into the sea.

These Chosen Classics are abridged and retold by John Kennett.

The best parts of the plot, characters, and dialogue have been chosen so a young reader can understand the story as the author intended.

Each classic has become a bestseller, read by people all over the world in many different languages, and adapted for film, drama and audio.

Readers are encouraged to enjoy them, and go on to read the full text of the original novels.

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Robinson Crusoe

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

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Around the World in 80 Days

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Pride & Prejudice

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Little Women

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Jane Eyre

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The Three Musketeers

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Wuthering Heights

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Black Beauty

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Swiss Family Robinson

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Heidi

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What Katy Did

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Kidnapped

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Oliver Twist

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Tom Sawyer

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Treasure Island

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Coral Island

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David Copperfield

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Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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A Tale of Two Cities

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Mutiny On The Bounty

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Robin Hood

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King Solomon’s Mines

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Great Expectations

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G E D D E S & G R O S S E T A DVA N C E I N F O R M AT I O N

PUBLISHED BY GEDDES & GROSSET

DISTRIBUTED BY BOOKSOURCE

31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n TAles from brierybAnk selected by meg daniels All my own stories Traditional stories to read Together isbn: 978-1-85534-034-3 my Very own stories Animal stories and Tales isbn: 978-1-85534-035-0 Cosy Corner stories Traditional Tales and Animal stories isbn: 978-1-85534-036-7 rocking Chair stories Traditional Tales and fairy stories isbn: 978-1-85534-037-4 Format:

Paperback

Colour: TPs: extent: Carton: Carton weight:

B&W, illustrated 193 × 124 mm 128 pp 24 by title, not assorted 3 kg

slipcased set 978-1-85534-047-3 isbn:

About these books: Tales from Brierybank is a series of four books of stories chosen for their nostalgic quality. They are selections of animal stories, folk tales and fairy tales from all over the world, and have a charming traditional feel. They are great for reading aloud to younger children, or for children who are just beginning to read on their own with a little help from an adult or older child.

With large clear type and attractive line drawings, the stories in this series of early readers are perfect for meeting the needs of youngsters 5+, and are suitable for Key stage 1 (5–7 years old). They provide a middle ground between picture books and longer “proper” books. These tales are accessible for those who are already fluent readers, and also for those starting to read with assistance from an adult, and they are great shared as read-aloud stories for the family.

The stories are easily understood in terms of both concept and language. Familiar vocabulary at an appropriate level is used throughout, and words are easy to decode, are repeated, and easy to read. illustrations support the text and the longer stories are divided into short “chapters” like a proper book. achieving success with books such as these, leads to more success with harder books, and the enjoyment experienced leads to a lifelong love of reading.

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geddes & grosset

Tales from Bri e ry B

i n f o r m at i o n

a nk

All My Own Stories

My Very Own Stories

Cosy Corner Stories

Rocking Chair Stories

Traditional stories to read Together

Animal stories and Tales

Traditional Tales and Animal stories

Traditional Tales and fairy stories

6 stories:

7 stories:

14 stories:

9 stories:

King brownie and the Grocer

little hoo Tries to help

The Three Tadpoles

Their majesties Wash up

The Cherry Cobbler

sly Tod

mrs smith’s Fifteen Cats

Joya and The Truthful Parrot

The rabbits’ Party

roddie’s Fall

The Penguin’s Pebble

Jack-a-dandy

Tippy’s story

nip the mouse

The King Who Couldn’t stop sneezing

The little red Cow

Garry the Gander

Wee midge

The magic duck

his own Way

The shop by the Wood

hubert The hedgehog

Forgetful Freddie mr badger’s appointment

King benedict The Golden mill The huge smile The Coloured Carriage annabelle

Clarabelle’s First egg Charlie and Joe

Princess miranda

Coco, max, squeak and doodles The Three naughty Pups danny the dormouse The little Grey donkey

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n TiTle:

chilDren’S joke bookS

isbn

Seriously Silly jokes 978-1-84205-674-5

isbn

Simply Dreadful jokes 978-1-84205-675-2

isbn

really rotten jokes 978-1-84205-673-8

isbn

incredibly Awful jokes 978-1-84205-672-1

Format: Colour: TPs: Extent: Pack:

Paperback b&W illustrated 193 × 124 mm 96 pp 48 by title (not assorted)

Genre:

Humour/Kids

Q: What goes ha ha bonk?

A: Someone laughing their head off.

Knock! Knock!

What do you call a ...?

Doctor! Doctor!

Did you hear the one about ...?

What do you get if you cross a ...?

Rib-tickling gags to make your chums chortle, your father faint, your granny groan, your brother bellow and your cat complain!

Published by geddes & grosset 31 Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.geddesandgrosset.com Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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WAV E R L E Y B O O K S

y k o B o o p S of BOOKS x ISBN 978-1-84934-063-2

PRESS-OUT MASKS

LOOT BAGS

Contains: BOOKS

4 DIE CUT JOKE BOOKS

•

• SPOOKY HALLOWEEN BOOK of PRESS-OUT MASKS (4 different designs), with gold elastic bands for attaching the masks, and recipes & games for Halloween • SPOOKY BOARD GAME with cut-out counters and spinner Plus Four Free SPOOKY LOOT BAGS Box dimensions: 330 × 220 × 40 mm. Each box is shrinkwrapped. Safety tested.

PUBLISHED BY WAVERLEY BOOKS 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA,Scotland UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

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GAME

Geddes & Grosset

Advance Warning ! be afraid. . . .be very afraid. . . .

Dead Weird Jokes ISBN 978-1-84205-712-4 EAN 9781842057124 Product Code GA736

Dead Scary Jokes ISBN 978-1-84205-713-1 EAN 9781842057131 Product Code GA737

Dead Funny Jokes ISBN 978-1-84205-711-7 EAN 9781842057117 Product Code GA735

Dead Spooky Jokes ISBN 978-184205-714-8 EAN 9781842057148 Product code GA738

Four shaped Joke Books – each packed with Weird, Spooky, Scary and Dead Funny Jokes and Spooky Doodle Pages to create your own crazy drawings and write in your own spooky jokes.

Format 194 x 130 mm. Paperback, 64 pages, cartonned 48’s by title What do skeletons order at a restaurant ? Spare ribs !

What do ghosts put on before they go to bed ? Face scream !

What do you give a vampire to cure a bad throat ? Coffin drops !

How do you make a milk shake ? Creep up behind it and yell “Boo!” Why do dragons sleep in their caves in daytime ? So they can fight knights !

Why did Frankenstein squeeze his girfriend to death ? He had a crush on her !

Published by Waverley Books & Geddes & Grosset 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA, Scotland, UK "Don't call us - we'll call you !"

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g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n About these books: Braintrain 101 Puzzles give us a chance to exercise our minds – the challenge being how quickly we can do them to give us a real sense of accomplishment.

The original Sudoku number format puzzle is a logic-based mental exercise that is amazingly popular across the world. Sudoku is addictive!

The puzzle setter has provided a partially completed grid with a unique solution for each puzzle.

In the Wordsearch puzzles, the challenge is to find hidden words (a list is provided) within a grid of letters. Words can be found in vertical columns, horizontal rows or along diagonals, with the letters of the words running forwards or backwards. Wordsearch puzzles test your spelling skills and build your vocabulary. They are very popular!

The Crossword puzzles will amuse, educate and challenge your mind but they are not too difficult! Crossword puzzles are one of the most satisfying and enjoyable activities for all ages. They can be done just about anywhere and it’s a great feeling when you solve the clues and complete the grid.

Word Puzzles are fun activities intended for people of all ages and ability levels. Word puzzles are certain to improve your spelling and broaden your vocabulary.

Sudoku 1: Sudoku 2: Sudoku 3: Sudoku 4:

Wordsearch 1: Wordsearch 2: Wordsearch 3: Wordsearch 4:

Crosswords 1: Crosswords 2: Crosswords 3: Crosswords 4:

978-1-910965-64-1 978-1-910965-65-8 978-1-910965-66-5 978-1-910965-67-2

978-1-910965-68-9 978-1-910965-69-6 978-1-910965-70-2 978-1-910965-71-9

978-1-910965-72-6 978-1-910965-73-3 978-1-910965-74-0 978-1-910965-75-7

TiTle:

BRAiNTRAiN 101 PuzzleS

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

B&W

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

128 pp

Pack:

48 by title

Carton Weight:

5.49 kg

Genre:

Puzzles

Word Puzzles 1: 978-1-910965-76-4 Word Puzzles 2: 978-1-910965-77-1 Word Puzzles 3: 978-1-910965-78-8 Word Puzzles 4: 978-1-910965-79-5

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SLIPCASE

ET

Title

The Works of Shakespeare 3 book slipcase set Format 234 x 165 mm Style Slipcase EAN 9781842053379 ISBN 978-1-84205-337-9 Code G551 RRP £29.99 Line illustration throughout

Webster's Universal Desk Reference Set 3 book slipcase set Format 194 x 124 mm Style Slipcase 9781842056097 EAN ISBN 978-1-84205-609-7 12 Pack Code GA286 £17.99 RRP Title

Title

Webster's Desk Reference Library, English Dictionary, English Thesaurus, Medical Dictionary, Grammar Dictionary, Business Dictionary, Spelling Dictionary, World Facts, Computer Dictionary 8 book slipcase set Format 171 x 106 mm Style Slipcase EAN 9781842056356 ISBN 978-1-84205-635-6 Pack 6 Code GA340 RRP £39.99

Title

Title

Webster's Get Results Study Library 6 book slipcase set Format 147 x 103 mm Style Slipcase EAN 9781842053867 ISBN 978-1-84205-386-7 Pack 8 Code G906 RRP £29.99

Webster's Compact English Dictionary and English Thesaurus 2 book slipcase set Format 155 x 102 mm Style Slipcase EAN 9781842053850 ISBN 978-1-84205-385-0 Pack 8 Code G719 £15.99 RRP

Title

Webster's Compact English Thesaurus Format 155 x 102 mm Extent 544 pp H/b self-ends PLC & jacket Style 9781842053034 EAN ISBN 978-1-84205-303-4 Pack 24 Code G370 RRP £7.99

Title Format Extent Style EAN ISBN Pack Code

Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary 155 x 102 mm 544 pp Mono h/back with jacket 9781842051733 1-84205-173-3 24 G363(USJ

Text is US En�ish and Spanish includes Latin American variants

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Webster's New English Dictionary Format 155 x 102 mm Extent 544 pp Mono h/back with jacket Style 9781855349186 EAN ISBN 978-1-85334-918-6 Pack 24 Code G051 RRP £7.99 Text is British English and gives US English variants.

Title

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this set: G&G WEBSTER’S WORD POWER is a Geddes & Grosset range of reference books.

This set collects in one slipcase 3 of the bestselling books assessed from over 25 years of publishing and makes an ideal prize and gift set.

ENGLISH DICTIONARY ENGLISH THESAURUS BETTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR

title:

g&g webster’s word power english masterclass 3-book slipcase set

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-84205-851-0

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

B&W

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

384 pp per book

BRITISH ENGLISH

Set Dimensions: 195 × 125 × 75 mm Set Weight: 0.78 kg Carton:

8 shrink-wrapped sets of 3 (carton weight 6.5 kgs

Price:

£20.99

Genre:

English Language Learning

Geddes & Grosset produced its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise English Dictionary, on which the new dictionary is based, has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also developed dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder. published by geddes & grosset 31, Six Harmony Row, Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.geddesandgrosset.com Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

distributed by booksource 50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY

g e d d e s & g r o s s e t i n f o r m at i o n about this set: G&G WEBSTER’S WORD POWER is a Geddes & Grosset range of reference books.

This set collects, in one slipcase, 8 of the bestselling books assessed from over 25 years of publishing and makes an ideal prize and gift set.

title:

g&g webster’s word power english masterclass 8-book slipcase set

Category:

British English

ISBN:

978-1-910680-96-4

Format:

Paperback

Colour:

B&W

TPS:

193 × 124 mm

Extent:

384 pp per book

Set Dimensions: 195 × 125 × 196 mm Set Weight: 2.08 kg Carton:

4 shrink-wrapped sets of 8 (carton weight 8.72 kg)

Price:

£55.99

Genre :

English Language Learning

BRITISH ENGLISH

Geddes & Grosset produced its first reference title in 1988. Since then the company has sold over 70 million reference books. To date the G&G Concise English Dictionary, on which the new dictionary is based, has sold over 2 million copies in over 30 printings for the mass market in over 100 countries. In other formats, G&G dictionaries have sold over 20 million copies. In that time, G&G has also developed dictionaries and reference books for Reader’s Digest Canada and USA, Cassell, Orient Longman and for the mass-market imprints of Random House, Penguin Books and Hodder. published by geddes & grosset 31, Six Harmony Row Glasgow, G51 3BA, Scotland, UK Tel: +44 (0) 141 375 1996 www.geddesandgrosset.com Press enquiries / review copies, contact Liz Small: liz@waverley-books.co.uk

distributed by booksource 50 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G32 8NB, Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 845 370 0067 Fax: +44 (0) 845 370 0068 To place orders and to enquire about orders, please contact: customerservice@booksource.net

THE GRESHAM PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED publishing with imprints Geddes & Grosset and Waverley Books is registered in Scotland No. SC454312. Registered Office: 1 Rutland Court, Edinburgh, EH3 8EY