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A deep and carefully crafted book of place that explores intimate moments with the birds, the landscape and the weather, and the sounds and smells and the passing seasons of a dozen fields. Eight vignettes and a poem in each of 12 calendrical chapters render events as purely as possible.

Presents a detailed picture of social and economic life in Caithness spanning some 300 years and provides the reader with vivid eye-witness quotations from personal letters, accounts and legal documents from the papers of a prominent, land-owning family

The author's passion for snowdrops shines through in this lavishly illustrated book for novice snowdrop gardeners and galanthophiles alike

This is the definitive reference on the subject with almost 6500 entries presented as an impressive two-volume work. It is a fascinating accumulation of knowledge gleaned from experts around the world.

This is an unusual and lyrical account of birds that stresses their importance to people, resulting in more attention and kindness to birds. It includes an interesting selection of myths and facts for bird-lovers.

A celebration of nature and its power to humble and heal. The author's reflections on revisiting his teenage wildlife haunts

Reveals the amazing story of a largely forgotten explorer and naturalist who forged his way into West Africa and its history. From his early life in the Orkney Islands, through his medical education at the University of Edinburgh and his naval career - all key influences on his life are included.

Marvels at the intrepid qualities of the various visitors to this then unknown region and provides impressions of what it was like, as seen through their eyes. Provides an illuminating and entertaining account of how the Far North was revealed through early travellers.

An instantly usable handbook and guide to profitable use of metocean data which provides a better understanding of Metocean and how optimum use of data and information can benefit offshore renewables and oil & gas activities

A fascinating biography of two of Scotland's greatest architects, Burnet and Miller, and the first biography which considers their work as a whole. It is a memoir to Glasgow at its zenith and provides an insight into the wealth and success of Glasgow in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

An in-depth look at the piers and pier railways which focuses on those who worked and walked on the pier. Features the whole history of the pier: planning, funding, design, building, railways, ships, modifications, problems, solutions, but most of all the people who ran it and worked on it

This is the life of a Marine Engineer in the Merchant Navy during the final years of steam propulsion and the transition to diesel power. It includes information for enthusiasts about the machinery and how it worked as well as interesting anecdotes about incidents that occurred during the author's career.

The untold story of Joannes Wyllie, one of the most successful blockade runners of the American Civil War. Features his life of adventure and action; he was once declared dead, survived shipwrecks and shark attack, and successfully commanded ships across the globe

A modern travelogue describing and revisiting Telford's work in Scotland during the early 19th century. Shows how Telford's engineering had a profound influence on the social history of the Highlands and Islands.

Features encounters with spectacular birds all over the world and birding adventures to remote, magical locations. About birding and birders, particularly those who travel extensively and try to see all the new birds they can in a lifetime.

The life of an eminent, but largely unknown man, who left an indelible mark on the life of this country. Includes his wide range of experience from a cadet in the Victorian Royal Navy to Admiral of the Fleet at the end of World War One through service on the Royal Yacht.

This is a harrowing account of what drives a man to flee his home country in fear of his life, the trauma of refugee camps and the dangers he faces even when he reaches the sanctuary of the West.

This is the eventful and often exciting life of a sailing ship man in the final half century of commercial sail. It's a compelling accounts of heroic rescues and disastrous casualties and features his revealing personal letters and those of his family and friends.

This is an incident-filled naval life during WWII seen through the eyes of a young man. It features the tragic loss of HMS Truculent and includes eye-witness accounts from survivors.

This is an appreciation of the remarkable ingenuity and invention of numerous scientists and engineers in advancing the war effort. Provides descriptions of the machines, weapons and structures that enabled the Allies to achieve victory in World War II. Also contains biographical accounts of the principal scientists and engineers involved.

This a truly amazing and involving story which will be of huge appeal to all runners, extreme sports enthusiasts and everyone with an interest in wildlife and the natural world.

Literature of the Gaelic Landscape compares Gaelic literature with other world traditions and their relationship to place and storytelling, providing an overview of how the literature relates to landscape and place over the ages.

An authoritative and lavishly illustrated account of the nature of Tenerife. Describes the distinctive habitats on the island and illustrates the plants typical of each of them. Includes descriptions and access information on over 40 sites where the special animals and plants can be seen in natural conditions.

An eyewitness and harrowing account of the brutal life in a Soviet labour camp. An unwavering determination to survive against the odds. The heroic sacrifice and bravery of the Polish Resistance and the Warsaw Uprising. The role of Polish soldiers in the Italian campaign, notably the Battle of Monte Cassino.

The light-hearted story of a medic in the Navy of the 1950s and 1960s

The second in a series of four books about the almost forgotten part played by Leith in our truly great maritime heritage.

This is a systematic examination of the structure, chemistry and behaviour of plant fibres. It is an overview of the conversion of plant fibres into a variety of functional materials such as nanocellulose, textiles and films and provides information about the advances in novel plant fibre composites and their engineering applications.

A descriptive, uplifting journey into the often surprising world of vultures, a fascinating look at the lives of Europe's, and the world's, vultures.

This provides essential information about subsea rock installation for operators in the oil, gas and renewable sectors and an invaluable guide for all staff to appreciate the elements of SRI.