books by Birlinn Publishers     books:       Illustrated Gaelic-English Dictionary5 reviews Edward Dwelly Birlinn Publishers, 2001 wonderful asset for gaelic hounds For this price...buy it, buy two...I paid four times that and would pay it again...all the illustrations...names of old herbs...modernized Gaelic family names reverted to old spelling and hence old meaning...a treasure             The Reivers: The Story of the Border Reivers1 review Alistair Moffat Birlinn Publishers, 2008 The Reivers: hastily put together The book is full of useful and some very interesting information about the life and times of the Reivers and includes a number of amusing anecdotes about the origins of words and customs. It concentrates its efforts on the history of the 16th century and leans heavily on the political history of England and Scotland as it swirls around the border territory while weakly linking the reivers to ...             John Knox Rosalind K. Marshall Birlinn Publishers, 2008 In this best-selling biography of John Knox, Rosalind K. Marshall traces the life of one of the Reformations' central characters. Following his career in Scotland, England, France, Switzerland and Germany, she explains in straightforward terms the issues and beliefs which concerned him so deeply. She also focuses on his relationship with the opposite sex, discussing the notorious First Blast of the Trumpet against the Monstrous Regiment of ...             The Sword And the Grail1 review Andrew Sinclair Birlinn Publishers, 2006 Not a good buy! I found this book hard going and very disappointing - it is poorly written, disorganised and with a very disjointed style and ideas appearing almost from nowhere with little or no supporting evidence or reference. I kept thinking 'Oh, where did that come from - did I miss something?'. It is difficult and frustrating to follow - even for me with quite a good knowledge of 'Grailology' and of the ...             The Highland Bagpipe and Its Music4 reviews Roderick D. Cannon Birlinn Publishers, 2008 For pipers, this is a must! One of the best comprehensive examinations of the Highland pipes out there! Historical information is clear and unusually accurate, avoiding romance. Covers the development of the GHB and its attendant uses and traditions from its earliest appearances through the present day; truly an impressive work. Cannon's scholarship is unassailable.             The Secret Scroll3 reviews Andrew Sinclair Birlinn Publishers, 2006 Andrew Sinclair Celebrates Gnosticism Andrew Sinclair's work in this book, his third about the Knights Templar and the survival of their theology, has provoked a wide range of "harumphing" from theologians who contuinuously wish that man and God always have an intermediary. Not only does Sinclar explain the living truth of the Gnostic tradition but also allows one to read between the lines about the results of Masonic practises ...             The Scottish Enlightenment: The Historical Age of the Historical Nation2 reviews Alexander Broadie Birlinn Publishers, 2007 If It's Not Scottish, It's .... As a person of mildly above average intelligence and a very broad range of interests, I often have friends suggest that I should try out for Jeopardy. My standard [and honest] response [regardless of whether the comment was meant as a compliment or an insult] is that I have incredibly large gaps in my knowledge and I'd probably stink at Jeopardy. Alexander Broadie and his scholarly AND ...             Hell and High Water: Climate Change, Hope and the Human Condition4 reviews Alastair McIntosh Birlinn Publishers, 2008 Outstanding! For those who can digest the truth about climate change if it is served on a platter of hope, here is a book which stands in a league of its own on the mountaintop. In a remarkable synthesis of science, humanitarianism and spirituality, Alastair McIntosh's Hell and High Water may well be the most holistic presentation to date on the challenges rapidly converging on our doorstep. Knowing at ...             The Gaelic Otherworld: Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands and Witchcraft and Second Sight in the ...1 review John Gregorson Campbell Birlinn Publishers, 2008 A profound contribution to Celtic studies Like all of Ronald Black's work, this is an immensely detailed work of lovingly crafted scholarship. It is far more than simply a re-presentation of Campbell's collection of faerie stories and similar lore. What, to this reviewer at least, is most important, is the commentary on Campbell and his culture - our archaic culture (in the sense that Jung or Levy-Bruhl would have understood) - that ...             Everyday Gaelic5 reviews Morag MacNeill Birlinn Publishers, 2006 Great little book - be sure to get the version with audio CD This is definitely a worthwhile purchase for anyone interested in Scottish Gaelic. But one should be aware that there are two versions of this book in print - one with and one without the accompanying audio CD. According to Amazon's description and the photo of the book, the version they are selling does not include the CD, but the retail price and ISBN that they list for this title are for the ...             The Three Chimneys: Recipes & Reflections from the Isle of Skye's World Famous Restaurant1 review Shirley Spear Birlinn Publishers, 2008 True to the spirit of the restaurant Visiting Scotland last summer, we were lucky enough to reserve a table at this remote and wonderful restaurant. We snapped up the cookbook immediately, partly because we love to cook, but also because the photographs of Skye are so much better than any we managed to take. As a cookbook, it is true to the simple, exactingly prepared food served at 3 Chimneys, featuring lots of seafood, beautiful ...             The Heart of the Antarctic: The Story of the British Antartic Expedition 1907-1909 Ernest Henry, Sir Shackleton Birlinn Publishers, 2002 This is the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's first polar expedition, part of his never-ending quest to reach the South Pole. In 1906 he came within 97 miles of his goal, but bad weather and the necessity of reaching his ship before it had to flee the advancing ice pack forced him to turn back.             Stone of Destiny Ian Hamilton Birlinn Publishers, 2008 This title is now a major Hollywood film starring Robert Carlyle and Billy Boyd. Ian Robertson Hamilton was an unknown law student at Glasgow University until Christmas Eve 1950. On that night, assisted by Alan Stewart, Gavin Vernon and Kay Matheson, he took the Stone of Destiny from beneath the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey and in doing so became a Scottish national hero. In England, however, the act had the opposite effect and a ...             Mediaeval Castles of Skye and Lochalsh1 review Roger Miket, David Roberts Birlinn Publishers, 2007 An excellent reference I really like this small tome. It is well written with very good illustrations and gives a thorough account of the medieval castles around the Isle of Skye. After the first (1990) edition went out of print, I've searched far and wide for my own copy. I even traveled to Skye but was unsuccessful in finding a copy for sale. So I was thrilled when this 2007 edition came out. I recommend it ...             Janet Reachfar and the Kelpie Jane Duncan Birlinn Publishers, 2002 Janet was willing to believe Tom and George when they told her about Black Rory, who lived in the old quarry, and the horrible Whigmaleerie, who lived in the bog. Those were ugly, eerie places that no sensible person would want to visit. But when they told her about Sandy the Kelpie who lived in the well, ready to drag people in with his slimy fingers, Janet began to doubt. The Reachfar well was a good place that sent sweet fresh water down to ...             William Wallace9 reviews Andrew Fisher Birlinn Publishers, 2002 William Wallace A fine collection of pretty much everything known about the historical Sir William Wallace, organized like a biography. I would recommend this book for someone who, like me, loves to read about and research the history of their Scottish ancestors, or who is seeking to read about the real man behind 'Braveheart'.             Hawkfall: and other stories George MacKay Brown Birlinn Publishers, 2005 This collection of eleven stories, first published by The Hogarth Press in 1974, demonstrates the full range of George MacKay Brown's literary talent. All of these sharply-etched fables deal with his perennial themes - love, violence, death, and rebirth - and are set in an Orcadian world that spans myth and reality, past and present.             The Lords of the Isles: A History of Clan Donald1 review Raymond Campbell Paterson Birlinn Publishers, 2008 The Lord's of the Isles and Clan Donald beyond I really enjoyed Mr. Raymond Campbell Paterson's history of the Lord of the Isles. He tells it in more of a political history following the time line without retracing each branch of Clan Donald's history with overlap. He begins with Somerled and his possible roots and rise to power. From there he follows each of the leaders of the clan through the Lords of the Isles. Mr. Paterson dispels many ...             Highland Folk Ways2 reviews I.F. Grant Birlinn Publishers, 1995 What a FIND!! My husband and I found this book while visiting the Living Museum in Ireland. The lady who wrote the book founded the museum, and you can see everything that she talks about right there. We are living historians in the States and we find this book to be outstanding. It touches on everything in the daily life of the Highland Scots. (from ancient drop spindles to a horizontal water wheel to ...             Janet Reachfar and Chickabird Jane Duncan Birlinn Publishers, 2002 'We'll have to kill it,' said Tom sadly. 'The flock won't like it, and neither will Herself.' Janet felt terrible. She felt as though she had broken the young chicken's leg. She began to cry. 'Stop crying, for pity's sake, and run along to the house and see what Herself is doing,' ordered George. Janet stopped crying at once, for she could tell that George had thought of a plan to save the chicken. What that plan was, and what came of it made an ...              search for books 1907-1909, antarctic, antartic, chickabird, chimneys, condition, dictionary, enlightenment, everyday, expedition, gaelic-english, hawkfall, highland, highlands, historical, illustrated, islands, lochalsh, mediaeval, otherworld, reachfar, recipes, reflections, restaurant, scottish, stories, superstitions, wallace, william, witchcraft books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen tools & hardware: Dewalt DPG41 Large Premium Cowhide Leather Work Glove with Reinforced Palm ... home  impressum - about us