The people of Scotland have a reputation for being many things - honest, dour, courageous, argumentative and sometimes even mean. Very often, these characteristics are opposite sides of the same coin. This book looks at some of the best Scots words and phrases we use to describe the Scottish psyche.

Scotland is a country full of beasties, and for every bird, animal and insect that you see as you travel through towns, farmland, mountains, glens, rivers, lochs and sea, the Scots language will provide a Scots word. This title introduces you to Big Beasties, Wee Beasties, Creepy-Crawlies and our Feathered Friends.

Like the Scots language, the Scottish weather is rich in variety, full of lights and shades, drama, romance and beauty. This title helps to find out the meanings of smirr, dreich, moor and other Scots words for rain, snow, wind, sun, the forecast, the seasons and weather lore.

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- Improve your grades by focusing revision. - Build confidence and strengthen exam technique.

Introduces researchers to the key considerations involved in working with children and young people. This book highlights issues which researchers need to take account of as they plan and carry out a study. These include: ethical and legal issues; philosophical underpinnings of research; and age and diversity of the children involved.

A fitness book by Chris Robinson, the man responsible for Oprah's fabulously toned physique, based on the Pilates method and core training.

Explores the life, work and times of Ryan Larkin, a brilliant Academy Award-nominated animator, whose short film Walking , made in 1969, is considered one of the most influential animated films of all time.

Illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen 'research stories'. Here, each story includes a piece of published research, with a commentary from the author of the research explaining: the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; and problems that arose and how these were dealt with.

Between Genius and Utter Illiteracy.

Looking for a Place to Happen. Weaves together history, memoir and dream into a mesmerizing and candid portrait of Canadian animation.

Full Title: Pylmouth Pubs Past & Present Vol II Prince George & 100 others.

Illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen 'research stories'. Here, each story includes a piece of published research, with a commentary from the author of the research explaining: the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; and problems that arose and how these were dealt with.

Probes for answers to how one of hockey's greatest players could also lead one of the most tragic and mysterious personal lives. The author juxtaposes these investigations with his own beginnings as a troubled youth who found relief in the cardboard identities put forth by hockey cards and by his own identity as a street-hockey hotshot.