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The Concise Dictionary of Scottish Words and Phrases
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 6.99A concise but comprehensive collection of Scottish words and phrases. more...
The Concise Dictionary of Scottish Quotations
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 6.99A concise but comprehensive collection of famous Scottish quotes. more...
Scottish Wit & Wisdom
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2007; US$ 7.99Scotland has had its fair share of comedians, both professional and self-styled, but the wit of Scotland is not traditionally of the ha-ha, belly-laugh variety. It's rather of the understated, wry-smile type, known in Scotland as 'pawkie' humour. The Concise Scots Dictionary defines 'pawkie' as having a matter-of-fact, humorously critical outlook on... more...
Scottish Baby Names
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2011; US$ 7.99Scottish Baby Names gives a valuable insight into the naming process in Scotland, both ancient and modern. The Scots method of naming children has changed greatly in recent years. Few families still adhere to the old system of naming offspring after family members. Recent trends show the influence of celebrities, the resurgence in popularity of what... more...
NTC's Super-Mini English Idioms Dictionary
McGraw-Hill 2000; US$ 8.00This includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. Compiled with non-native speakers in mind, the entire collection is compressed into a pocket-size edition. more...
Great Scots
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2011; US$ 7.99In landmass and population, Scotland is a fairly small country but in terms of making an impact on the world throughout history, she has regularly punched above her weight. This small reference work highlights Scotland's key movers and shakers: political leaders, inventors, engineers, doctors, writers, kings, artists, sports personalities, singers,... more...
Haggis, Hogmanay and Halloween
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2005; US$ 2.99Scotland is a beautiful country steeped in history, culture, legend and customs. Many of its customs live on and this book looks at some of the most important of these, notably: Haggis (Scotlands national dish which is celebrated on Burns night), Halloween, and Hogmanay. more...
Greyfriars Bobby
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2005; US$ 2.99Greyfriars Bobby was a little terrier best remembered for his complete and utter loyalty to his owner. When his master died, Bobby took up a more or less constant vigil at his grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh. Now Bobbys statue stands guard opposite the gates of the graveyard and is one of Edinburghs most visited tourist sites. This... more...
Nessie
Crombie Jardine Publishing Limited 2005; US$ 2.99Nessie is the pet name given to a creature that may, or may not, live within the waters of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. She has been the subject of great controversy for many years. Some believe in her implicitly; others think she is at best a myth, and at worst a load of old codswallop. This little book covers the Nessie basics - her supposed... more...
What Happens When Students Are in the Minority
R&L Education 2009; US$ 33.99This book offers both the theoretical background behind the minority effect, teachers' personal experiences as they experienced being a minority, and their analyses and insights for teaching diverse learners. This book uses real-life experiences of diverse people to illustrate that, if not understood and addressed, situational minorities at school... more...
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