GP and comedian Phil Hammond is easier to see on stage than in the surgery, but he always leaves time for questions. Here are 250 of life's quirkiest queries, lovingly collected from audiences across the UK.

Ralph Milne was born in Dundee and lived out many a young foot baller's dream. On leaving school he signed for Dundee United and gradually forced his way into a team full of great players. With electrifying pace and exceptional talent he quickly established himself as a fans' favorite. This book presents his story.

Murders and unexplained deaths happen wherever there are people and, despite its sparse population, the Highlands have had more than their fair share. Now Jean McLennan, a honorary Sheriff from Wick, investigates some of the most chilling crimes committed in the north over the last sixty years.

Wherever Scots gather they tell jokes and stories. And the very best of these much-loved tales find their way to the daily Diary column of Scotland's best-selling quality newspaper, The Herald . This book features some of the best tales from the column.

Working as a journalist in Glasgow in the 1970s and 80s should have carried a health warning. For Tom Shields, the daily mission was to produce an amusing diary to entertain the readers of the Herald newspaper, and with the generous weekly expenses, or 'drink vouchers', this was done mostly from the pub. It was fun but could it last?

The author has been one of Britain's finest football commentators. After joining the BBC in 1969, he established himself as one of our foremost commentators. This autobiography offers his perspective on his life and career.

Barlinnie is one of the most notorious prisons in the world and for a hundred years it has held Glasgow's toughest and most violent men, swept up from the city streets. It has sparked rooftop protests and cell block riots, and been home to godfathers of crime. This title deals with riots, death, retribution and redemption in this prison.

The author was brought up in Dundee in the 1940s and 50s. It was a world without television, inside toilets or electric light but full of fun, adventures and some fascinating characters. This book recounts her childhood years in way we can relate to and recalls the women who brought her up, days at the Washies, high days, and holidays.

Davie Hay is a Celtic legend. He was known as The Quiet Assassin in his playing days - a nickname given to him by Scotland manager Tommy Docherty - and he was one of the most ferocious competitors in the game. This title tells about his career and reveals some secrets that startle football supporters everywhere.

True Crime from Dundee. Every town has its monsters. But only when their rage explodes and unspeakable crimes are committed do we realise we hold them in our midst. In 'The Law Killers', journalist Alexander McGregor examines some of the people and deeds which have terrorised Dundonian communities. Having reported on many of them first-hand he has unique insight into the cases and they are as ...

Presents friendly city rivalry anecdotes between Mancs and Scousers.

Set against the backdrop of the creation of a symbol that is known around the world, this title presents the story of forbidden love, lifelong friendships torn apart, and despair and hope.

Covering the story of the author's life of crime, this title slashes open the underbelly of Britain's streets and exposes the dark forces that police them as well as revealing the truth about the conspiracies and corruption that won't leave him alone.

For more than a century, Aberdeen followers have given their devoted support to generations of players through good times and bad. This title studies the cult figures in the history of Aberdeen FC, examining why 20 of the club's most loved stars were elevated to hero status.

Suitable for a football fan, this book features over 2,000 quotations in over 60 categories, ranging from sections on personalities like Gordon Strachan, Walter Smith, Alex McLeish, Berti Vogts, Martin O'Neill, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Dick Advocaat to a variety of specific categories - from religion to referees, and Scotland to the sack.

A collection of true tales from the years before, during and after the Second World War that look at many aspects of life in Dundee city. It features tales from the playground, of well-known local characters, of 'spookie nichts' and 'piggyback planes', ghost stories, tales of market days and tattie gatherers.

Chic Charnley is one of the most controversial, colorful characters in Scottish football history. This book talks about the roller coaster career that saw him play for Partick Thistle, Hibs, St Mirren, Dundee, Ayr, Clydebank, Hamilton and a few others in between.

The rivalry between Cardiff and Swansea is one of the fiercest there is anywhere. From the rugby pitch to the fierce football rivalry of the South Wales derby between the Bluebirds of Cardiff City FC and the Swans of Swansea City FC, this title features a collection of jokes, anecdotes, banter and diatribes as each city tries to outdo the other.

Murder, gunrunning, drug trafficking, kneecappings - Paul Ferris has been accused of many things in his life, some true, some not. What's not in dispute is that he spent twenty-five years as one of Britain's most feared gangsters. Here, Paul Ferris recounts the stories of a tough existence.

The rivalry between the cities of Newcastle and Sunderland is one of the fiercest and longest standing in Britain. The people of these two great cities have traditionally regarded each other with the greatest possible loathing, mistrust and contempt. They are both absolutely right. This book takes a look at the funny side of this enduring rivalry.