Download or read book Ah Cannae Tell a Lie written by Harry Morris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of Harry the Polis - the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories - continue with this hilarious new collection. Join Harry on his new adventures as he tackles speeding motorists, visits the Blackhills of Glesca, calls time on some barking dogs, gets some Devine intervention and meets some gorgeous girls as he falls victim to the Braehead Scam. With twenty-nine years in the Strathclyde Polis under his belt, there are tales, laughs and adventures aplenty as Harry the Polis is back on the beat once more. And it's all true . . . honest! 'His books are a laugh on every page' Bob Shields, Daily Record

Download or read book Aye That Will be Right written by Harry Morris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2007-10-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry appears to have a never-ending collection of funny stories, jokes, tales and anecdotes to write about and to help us prolong our enjoyment. This book continues in the same vein and maintains the same high standard as the others in the series.

Download or read book The Last Night on the Beat written by Harry Morris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious adventures of Harry the Polis as recalled by ex-polis Harry Morris, the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories, continue with the publication of his tenth book, The Last Night on the Beat. Full of brilliant anecdotes, oddball characters, quick comebacks and unlikely excuses, Harry demonstrates true Glaswegian humour at its finest. Harry Morris is out to show a side of our industrious police force that we don't often see - the lighter side. His time with the Glasgow and Strathclyde constabulary, or 'polis' for short, hasn't robbed Harry of his sense of humour, and every wily witness, cocky con, and sarcastic sergeant he ever rubbed up against is here in page after page of humorous stories. Here is the definitive collection of Harry the Polis tales that will tempt your laughter lines into making an appearance and have you flashing your gnashers.

Download or read book There s Been a Murder written by Harry Morris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious adventures of Harry the Polis as recalled by ex-polis Harry Morris, the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories, continue with the publication of his eighth book, "There's Been a Murder". Here is another collection of stories, jokes, anecdotes and tales that will tempt your laughter lines into making an appearance and have you flashing your gnashers.

Download or read book Glue written by Irvine Welsh and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-05-17 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic novel about the bonds of friendship from the author of Trainspotting. The story of four boys growing up in the Edinburgh projects, Glue is about the loyalties, the experiences, and the secrets that hold friends together through three decades. The boys become men: Juice Terry, the work-shy fanny-merchant, with corkscrew curls and sticky fingers; Billy the boxer, driven, controlled, playing to his strengths; Carl, the Milky Bar Kid, drifting along to his own soundtrack; and the doomed Gally, exceedingly thin-skinned and vulnerable to catastrophe at every turn. We follow their lives from the seventies into the new century—from punk to techno, from speed to E. Their mutual loyalty is fused in street morality: Back up your mates, don't hit women, and, most important, never snitch—on anyone. Glue has the Irvine Welsh trademarks—crackling dialogue, scabrous set pieces, and black, black humor—but it is also a grown-up book about growing up; about the way we live our lives, and what happens to us when things become unstuck.

Download or read book The Killing of John John and John written by Elizabeth O'Neill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily Goodwillie is a troubled twelve-year-old girl, who lives with her mother, Millie, and her father, Willie. She struggles to cope with the rejection and emotional abuse of her mother, who works as a dominatrix. Lily smokes, drinks and uses solvents that offer her an escape from this life. In the end nothing helps and she ends up committing a horrific act that has long term consequences for her and the society in which she lives. The book is set in a tough fictional Scottish town. It's the early eighties, John Lennon has just been shot. The punk scene is still evident, though the Jam are going underground and Margaret Thatcher is in power. Elizabeth O'Neill writes in dialect and describes the horror of a mother's emotional neglect, mental and sexual abuse, and its traumatic effect on a twelve-year-old girl.

Download or read book Ye Cannae Win written by Janet Paisley and published by Chapman Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Last Dance at the Wrecker s Ball written by Robert Douglas and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glasgow, 1971. The old way of life is under threat for the tight-knit community in Dalbeattie Street, Maryhill. The shadow of the wrecker's ball looms large over their homes, and they must face the choice of moving to a new estate or dispersing throughout the city. But powerful friendships refuse to be broken. These characters have gone through too much together to be destroyed by some measly planning scheme. They'll face this with the same inimitable Scottish humour and strength of spirit that have carried them through other tough times. Douglas' vivid portrait of Seventies Glasgow recreates, in glorious detail, a particular time and place, but at its heart are the universal themes of love, friendship and community.

Download or read book The Real Gorbals Story written by Colin MacFarlane and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colin MacFarlane was born in the Gorbals in the 1950s, 20 years after the publication of No Mean City, the classic novel about pre-war life in what was once Glasgow's most deprived district. He lived in the same street as its fictional 'razor king', Johnnie Stark, and subsequently realised that a lot of the old characters represented in the book were still around as late as the 1960s. Men still wore bunnets and played pitch and toss; women still treated the steamie as their social club. The razor gangs were running amok once again, and filth, violence, crime, rats, poverty and drunkenness abounded, just like they did in No Mean City. MacFarlane witnessed the last days of the old Gorbals as a major regeneration programme, begun in 1961, was implemented, and, as a street boy, he had a unique insight into a once great community in rapid decline. In this engrossing book, MacFarlane reveals what it was really like to live in the old Gorbals.

Download or read book The Collected Works of D K Broster written by D. K. Broster and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 2805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of D. K. Broster is a compilation of the renowned author's finest literary pieces, showcasing a blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure. Broster's writing style is marked by vivid descriptions, compelling character development, and intricate plots that immerse readers into rich historical settings. The collection offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century British literature scene, where Broster's works stood out for their unique storytelling and attention to detail. From tales of chivalry to stories of forbidden love, readers will be captivated by the diverse range of themes explored in Broster's works. D. K. Broster, a Scottish author born in 1877, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in the Highlands, as well as her extensive travels across Europe. Her fascination with history and folklore greatly influenced her writing, leading to the creation of timeless classics that continue to resonate with readers today. Broster's deep-rooted passion for storytelling is evident in each meticulously crafted narrative, offering a glimpse into the author's profound connection to the world around her. I highly recommend The Collected Works of D. K. Broster to anyone looking for a captivating literary journey through historical fiction. Broster's masterful storytelling and vivid imagination make this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical romance.

Download or read book Porno written by Irvine Welsh and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-06-17 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trainspotting lads are back...and in worse shape than ever. In the last gasp of youth, Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson is back in Edinburgh. He taps into one last great scam: directing and producing a porn film. To make it work, he needs bedfellows: the lovely Nikki Fuller-Smith, a student with ambition, ego, and troubles to rival his own; old pal Mark Renton; and a motley crew that includes the neighborhood's favorite ex-beverage salesman, "Juice" Terry. In the world of Porno, however, even the cons are conned. Sick Boy and Renton jockey for top dog. The out-of-jail and in-for-revenge Begbie is on the loose. But it's the hapless, drug-addled Spud who may be spreading the most trouble. Porno is a novel about the Trainspotting crew ten years further down the line: still scheming, still scamming, still fighting for the first-class seats as the train careens at high velocity with derailment looming around the next corner.

Download or read book Skagboys written by Irvine Welsh and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the misadventures of Mark Renton and his friends as they cope with economic uncertainties, family problems, drug use, and the opposite sex in 1980s Edinburgh.

Download or read book The Dark Mile written by D. K. Broster and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Scottish Highlands are more or less settled after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and its aftermaths and Ewen Cameron, lord of Ardroy lives in peace with his beloved Alison and their two young boys, when they get a visit by Ian Stewart, Ewen's cousin who is being pressured to get married. He is not happy with choices presented to him, so he tries to avoid it, but when he meets beautiful Olivia Campbell they get romantically involved. However, their relationship is not welcomed by their families who have some unresolved issues dating from the time of the Rebellion.

Download or read book Scottish Traveller Tales written by Donald Braid and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book that closely examines this fascinating storytelling culture of Scotland

Download or read book D K Broster Collection written by D. K. Broster and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 2798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of D. K. Broster's greatest historical novels and action adventures has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an active table of contents, interactive footnotes and all other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable: The Jacobite Trilogy: The Flight of the Heron The Gleam in the North The Dark Mile The Vision Splendid The Yellow Poppy "Mr. Rowl" Ships in the Bay! Almond, Wild Almond Child Royal A Fire of Driftwood Our Lady of Succour The Inn of the Sword On Parole The Laurel of the Race The Aristocrat The Admiral's Little Letty All Soul's Day The Crib The Book of Hours Fate the Eavesdropper The Promised Land Clairvoyance The Window

Download or read book Staying On Past the Terminus written by Robert Douglas and published by Headline. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glasgow 1961. It is ten years since we last visited the close at 18 Dalbeattie Street in Maryhill. The stalwarts are still there...Ella, Drena, Rhea and 'Granny' Thomson (86). Irma the German war bride speaks fluent Scots nowadays. Well, 'Fluent' if you were brought up in the same close as the Broons and Oor Wullie. Glasgow's beloved trams still run on the Maryhill Road. But not for long. There will not be a tramcar left in Glasgow by the end of next year. The new tenant, Frank Galloway knows all about this - he's a driver. The other new arrival is Ruby Baxter who impresses no one with her attitude - as Granny Thomson says 'She's no better than she ought to be, that yin!' Robert Douglas brings his usual blend of laughter and tears to this latest novel and his many fans will not be disappointed.

Download or read book George a Gentleman of the Road written by P. A. Davies and published by Paul Davies. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An aged member of Manchester's homeless fraternity walked slowly along the street, hoping to collect enough spare change in the dirty and tattered polystyrene cup he was holding, to fund his next meal ... it was a pitiful sight! And as I carefully observed his progress, wondering if the public's generosity would extend to the cost of his much needed sustenance, I couldn't help but think to myself ... How do I possibly avoid giving this scruffy looking man any of my hard earned cash? It is said that you should never judge a book by its cover, yet the moment I laid eyes on George, that's exactly what I did! But in an unexpected turn of events and a surreal series of meetings, the man I had quickly pre-judged, revealed his extraordinary life. Funny, sad and heartwarmingly bizarre ... This is George's story!