Explores the enduring legacy of Jacobitism, its influence, and its romantic revival across Europe.For most people, the story of the Jacobites perished on a bitter April day in 1746 when their hopes of restoring the exiled Stuart monarchy at the battle of Culloden were crushed. Beyond this military defeat, which marked the end of the ’45 rebellion, there were surviving embers who kept alive the cause for some time. For some years, Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonni...

The life of King James VI who united England and Scotland under one crown and became James I in 1603 is marked by contradictions. Generally praised as a good king of Scotland and a poor English one, James was a deep theological thinker, but he also inspired a superstitious frenzy which resulted in the North Berwick witch hunt and trials in the 1590s. Scholar and pedant, he was in his own view God's appointed ruler, yet also a foul mouthed sloven and forever tarnished with the title of the ...

The first full-length work devoted to Áedán mac Gabráin, 6th century king of Dál Riata in Scotland.An associate of the famous St. Columba, Áedán was the first recorded king to be ordained in the British Isles and was the most powerful ruler in his generation. His astonishing military reach took him from Orkney, Pictland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man. Áedán of the Gaels: King of the Scots details his dominant career, which came to a shattering e...

If you want to know what your uneasy gut keeps telling you about your relationship (that something is very wrong), but struggle to pinpoint the exact cause then keep reading...Are you sick and tired of not being able to feel like you are good enough?Have you tried to please someone endlessly but at the end of the day you always seem to be at fault?Do you finally want to say goodbye to being emotionally or mentally drained, and discover something w...

A selection of traditionally flavoured stories of the supernatural set in various parts of the British Isles, from Cornwall to Scotland, ranging in time from the late 17th century to the present day. This work will appeal to those like their ghost stories subtle, with the occasional dash of lightness. Instead of out-and-out horror, enter a world which will appeal (in a strange sort of way) to those who harken back to the days of the classic spectral tale. Best read along, but perhaps ponde...

In a sensational follow-up to Echoes of Sherlock Holmes and In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, a brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canonFor the Sake of the Game is the latest volume in the award-winning series from New York Times bestselling editors Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger, with stories of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and friends in a variety of eras and forms. King and Klinger have a simple formula: a...

For better or worse… That was the promise Denver and Kensa made, but it’s a sentiment they’ve somehow lost along the way. What started as a passionate wildfire has diminished to a flicker, all but snuffed out by unspoken fears, perceived betrayal, and a complete breakdown in communication. Can either of them tuck their ego away long enough to rekindle their flame?

The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for ANY DisasterIn an unpredictable world where natural disasters, pandemics, civil unrest, and sudden medical crises can strike without warning, being prepared is no longer optional - it's essential. The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide is your go-to manual for developing the medical skills and confidence you need to protect yourself and your loved ones when professional help is unavailable.Writt...

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” — Jon Kabat-ZinnIn an age of uncertainty, anxiety, and rapid change, we’re all searching for balance. The Coping With Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Summit brings together some of today’s most insightful teachers, authors, and change-makers to share timeless wisdom for modern life.Hosted by Steve Stein of WisdomFeed, this one-day summit invites you to explore practical ways to stay grounded, compassionate, and resilient...

Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation ProtectionDiscover the keys to radiation protection in the fourth edition of this best-selling textbookA variety of atomic and sub-atomic processes, including alpha, beta, and gamma decay or electron ejection from inner atom shells, can produce ionizing radiation. This radiation can in turn produce environmental and biological effects both harmful – including DNA damage and other impacts of so-called ‘radiati...

The Afterlife of King James IV explores the survival stories following the Scottish king's defeat at the battle of Flodden in 1513, and how his image and legacy were used in the years that followed when he remained a shadow player in the politics of a shattered kingdom. Keith John Coleman has written a legend-based biography of James IV that straddles the gap between history and folklore that looks at the undying king motif and otherworld myths of James IV, one of Scotland's most successfu...

This article surveys the impacts of blogging on Canadian historical practice to date. Drawing upon the experiences and practices of five collaborative or multi-author Canadian history blogs — ActiveHistory.ca, The Otter~La Loutre, Findings/Trouvailles, the Acadiensis Blog, and Borealia — it explores how this activity is changing the ways in which Canadian historians tell stories, publish their research, teach, and serve academic and wider communities. Blogging has encouraged new forms of h...