This is a 21st-century guide to unreasonableness, stubbornness and the determination never to be impressed by anything. Crabbit old buggers are not defined by gender, nationality, creed or class - to be a crabbit old bugger is a state of mind, a way of living, a reason to exist that transcends all. "Crabbit Old Buggers", the book, is a guide to these determinedly dour, intolerant creatures. It takes the loveless and misbegotten buggers, pulls them from their dank holes and makes them face ...

In 1860 the first ever golf 'major' was held in Prestwick - a man from East Lothian won. In 1871 the first ever rugby international in the world took place in Edinburgh - Scotland won. In 1872 the first ever association football international in the world was hosted in Glasgow - it was a draw. All three of these momentous events in the history of sport - even if they did not seem that way at the time - were held in Scotland, and for the next century and more Scottish sporting men and women...

For every one person in Scotland there is one sheep. But how many of us can say that we really know our fine fleecy friends? In this uncomprehensive and ill-informed guide to all things woolly, you will discover many facts and figures that will amaze and surprise ewe - there are things in here that even the most ardent supporters of a certain north-east of Scotland football team don't know! Fascinating subjects include: Scottish breeds; Famous knitting patterns; Sheep in Scottish history; ...

So, you thought you knew everything you needed to about Scotland and its chequered history? Well, think again.Did you know that tobacco made up half of Scotland's exports in the eighteenth century? Did you know that JM Barrie created the name 'Wendy' for his play Peter Pan in 1904, meaning that there are no Wendys over the age of 104...? Did you know that The Beatles played at Dingwall Town Hall in 1963? See?John KV Eunson leads us through the history of the Scots in this a...

So what have the Scots ever done for the world then? Well, most people will know about John Logie Baird (inventor of television), Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone) and Alexander Fleming (penicillin). But what about Alexander Cummings from Edinburgh? It would be hard to imagine getting through the day without using his invention - the flushing toilet. Or how about William Cullen from Glasgow? There would be a lot of sour milk (and warm beer) without the first man to demonstrate artifici...

In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Scotland. Separated into sections such as its history, information about its capital, famous Scottish figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Scotland, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Find the information you need, fast!

This book contains everything you need to pass the Life in the UK test - FIRST TIME! 1: All the official study material 2: Test questions and glossary at the end of each topic 3: Study techniques to help you learn quicker and easier

ATTENTION: An updated version of this book is out in May 2019! Check that you have the latest edition.Quite simply the ONLY book you need to pass the Life in the UK Test.It includes everything you need in just the one eBook. You do not need to buy anything else.Key features:The complete Official Material, to cover everything you need to knowLists to help you with these sneaky last minute revi...

A fascinating cornucopia of facts about Ireland and the Irish, covering its history, culture, land and people.In this enthralling celebration of the places and people that make the country unique, Richard Killeen takes the reader on a tour of Ireland that reveals its rich and surprising history, including its heroes and villains, legends and folklore.As well as exploring the nation's rich literary and sporting heritage, Ireland: 1,001 Things You Need to...

Did you know?One of the biggest battles between the Scots and the English was fought in France.The success of his first book of poems saved Robert Burns from working on a slave plantation.Six craters on Mars are named after places in Scotland.The Little Book of Scotland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information that no one will want to be...

From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this little book covers all of the main events in Scottish history.A concise and excellent guide to Scottish history and how Scotland has come to be what it is today.Key events, people and places include:• The Union of Crowns• Bonnie Prince Charlie• Battle of Bannockburn• Culloden• Burns’ Night• Hogmanay• Alexander Graham Bell• Devolution• Indy Ref 1 and 2...

Did you know?Wales is the only nation in the United Kingdom not to be represented on the Union Jack.During the First World War, Cardiff was the largest coal port in the world.Guglielmo Marconi sent the first ever wireless communication over open sea – from Wales.The Little Book of Wales is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and history in Wales. Here we find out about the cou...